TBT: What keeps you motivated as an artist? P.S. Some art tips are included 9/5

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It’s Throwback Thursday all and I am sharing with you some artwork that was drawn several years ago. You might recognize him but this is Darien (Mamoru Chiba) from Sailor Moon (Bishojo Senshi Sailor Moon). I used to collect the Sailor Moon trading cards (anyone else out there still have theirs?) and one day I decided to try and draw him. I was so happy after it was completed that I taped it on my bedroom wall. Today I look back at some of my personal successes as well as some goals I am holding myself accountable for to work on.

 

As an artist, there are several things we do too often:

 

We compare our art to others

 

We are too hard on ourselves for the progress we have made.

 

We focus too hard on a mistake we made in our art

 

We value the public opinion and acceptance of our work instead of our own

 

I have become an avid follower of the series “Art With Flo” in which Flo gives you tutorials on how to improve your digital art. She also encourages you to be tenacious while you are on your personal art journey. Have any of you ever seen her work?

 

As always, I appreciate your time and #StayCreative.

 

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