practice
Don't get me wrong, it's healthy to set time aside to unwind to alleviate our high-stress levels, but it's also crucial that we motivate ourselves to engage in activities or projects that allow us to bring value to society. These are the decisions that separate truly successful people from the rest of the world.
Read MoreI have recently joined a local Creative Guild that meets once a week in an art studio and I highly recommend it! Basically, a group of talented individuals get together and bring their own supplies and snacks. This is a dedicated time to work on personal projects and gain constructive criticism from other perspectives.
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In difficult times, I would like to remind you that you have a choice in the way you view, think, and feel about the situation that you're in. As rough as it may seem, please work to have the willpower to think positively in order to live a healthy life! Let each hardship turn into a lesson that will strengthen you as a human being.
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As a designer, it can be quite daunting dealing with typography, color palettes, composition, etc. But the only way to get over your fears and to see improvement is by practicing!
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This is a reminder that, while hard work, practice, and the will to do your best is great, sleeping 7-9 hours a night is critical to success. Sleep well, eat well, and think well. Take care of your body! You only have one, and life is short!
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Have you ever wondered why we enjoy using wildlife as our mascots? My thoughts? It's simply that we like to relate to things. Ever hear someone say, "So-and-so is my spirit animal?" That's because each of us is attempting to identify with other subjects. I believe the desire to connect with others is in our nature. We use things - like animals or zodiac symbols - as methods for finding the similarities between ourselves and our peers.
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Sometimes it's important to take a step back and change your point of view a bit. When someone offers an opposing idea, are you quick to dismiss them? Because they may be on to something...
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How do others use color and lines? It's fascinating, to say the least. But I am still accustomed to using references to draw. It makes me wonder, when did I lose my imagination?
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She, like the others I will be sketching soon, was one of the kind souls who befriended me during my time in NYC. I've always had a tendency to be quite timid and afraid of everything, but she inspires me to be kind to others no matter how different your personalities are.
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Over time, I realized that it's okay to make mistakes so long as we (1) admit fault, (2) understand what needs work, and (3) learn from those mistakes.
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I'm a little rough - and that's what happens when you don't practice regularly! Keep at it every day, and you'll see drastic improvements. Stop? And you'll start to decline again. Practice, practice, practice!
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I haven't seen the new Black Panther movie yet, but there's been so much hype, posts, and ads everywhere that inspired me to create this. I've been experimenting with adding more textures to my illustrations.
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I've started to pick up my instruments again and boy, do you lose a lot of skill when you stop practicing! But like anything, the more you do something, the better you'll get at it - even if it's the second time around.
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Megan Yiu - Mallard Duck (2016 / 1997).
This single image can show you how much you can improve if you just keep practicing. I truly believe that practice, no matter the field, is the key to being "good" at something.
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