😥 Feeling Too Much Pressure When Drawing? - The Art of Being Present While You Draw
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2023
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In this video I discuss the importance of process over outcome - the art of being present while you draw.
You see, when our mind is preoccupied with the quality of our artwork or the judgment's we fear others will make about it when all is said and done - it puts an immense pressure on us to perform.
That pressure can lead to a feeling of anxiety, fear and apprehension during the drawing process, a feeling that can become tied tightly to the very thing we're most passionate about.
This results in an avoidance to partake in the drawing process. We find ourselves constantly putting it off due to the foreboding mood we've repeatedly conditioned ourselves under whenever we set out to draw something.
The only way around this is through detachment from the outcome. To think less, and simply keep the pencil moving on the page - until we find ourselves completely absorbed in the action of creation.
With this we can finely get back to enjoying the magic of drawing, unhindered by the need for it to turn out in any specific way. Now we embark on a creative journey, embracing all that comes with it, and letting the work itself take it's own form.
In the end, we're just along for the ride. It was never us leading the artwork. We were the ones being lead, simply serving as the vehicle of creativity. When we come to that realization, drawing comics becomes fun again. We rediscover that childlike excitement we once had to sit down with a pencil and paper and draw something cool.
If you've been feeling reluctant, or uninspired this video may be the key to reigniting your passion for drawing comics.
-Clayton
holy hell, I can get my art and therapy in one session? Clayton you're a goat and i'm not paying you enough.
Haha, thanks man. Glad you're enjoying the videos!
It’s funny I usually have better doodles in my notebook than drawings in my sketchbook
I bet that's because you're more chill and relaxed when sketching in your note book. Amazing what we're capable of when we get out our own way and just let ourselves draw for the sheer enjoyment of it.
I feel most pressure about drawing is which method to go about it. Do i start the gesture? The lines? Or shapes/ mannikin way? Or even the simplicity of art? I know my problem is I think too much.
That does make the whole process much more stressful - just the fact there's so many ways to go about drawing. So many techniques and methods. I'd suggest you pick one method, that works, and feels right for you. Then stick with it, even when it gets tough. Master it. In the end, most methods lead to the same place anyway. You'll eventually develop a looseness to your work, as you become more confident and relaxed - then go through a sculpting process to refine it. Don't worry, I'll be putting out more videos on this topic, so be sure to keep a look out.
I’m more chill doing a commission than drawing for myself hahaha. I can just draw very easily and the image looks great. But when I work for myself it’s a lot harder
Same here! Some how, the hardest boss/client to work for is ourselves.