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Is it OK to make mistakes in art?
Imperfection and mistakes are not just common in art making, but are actually an important part in the artmaking process. The mistakes give you clues about what works and doesn’t, letting you experiment, learn, and keep moving. But with every piece of art you make, you’ll be a better artist than you were before.
Why am I terrified of making mistakes?
Atelophobia is often referred to as perfectionism. And while it is considered extreme perfectionism, Dr. Gail Saltz, associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell Medical College says more than that, it is a true irrational fear of making any mistake.
Do artists make mistakes?
Many new painters will often make the same mistakes over and over again when they are starting out, often not knowing that they are even making them. While mistakes are definitely okay and should be expected when starting out; correcting those mistakes can become the first major milestones in one’s art career.
Is there a phobia of art?
A Strange List Of Phobias
| Object | Phobia |
|---|---|
| rabies | hydrophobophobia |
| rail travel | siderodromophobia |
| religious works of art | iconophobia |
| reptiles | batrachophobia |
How can I be perfect in art?
How to Become a Better Artist
- Step 1: Start With Sketches. Begin with the basics.
- Step 2: Get Some Good Pencils. Pick out a wide selection of drawing pencils.
- Step 3: Selecting Paper.
- Step 4: Observe, Observe, Observe.
- Step 5: Watch Films.
- Step 6: Look at Silhouettes.
- Step 7: Examine Other Peoples’ Art.
- Step 8: Keep Observing.
What do you fear most about being an artist?
One thing we fear more than success is failure. We fear nobody will buy our art. We fear we will not make it as an artist. We fear our gallery showing will be a bust. These fears pile up until we are paralyzed. This leads to the ultimate failure, giving up. Fear of failure can bring your progress to a complete halt.
Why don’t you want to be an artist?
We fear nobody will buy our art. We fear we will not make it as an artist. We fear our gallery showing will be a bust. These fears pile up until we are paralyzed. This leads to the ultimate failure, giving up. Fear of failure can bring your progress to a complete halt.
Do you feel satisfied with your art?
No artist is ever completely satified with their work. Some pieces you will always like better than others but the pursuit of perfection is only a mirage that keeps you from moving on. “Art is never finished, only abandoned.” ~Leonardo da Vinci At some point, however, you have to let it go and move on.
Do you worry about being seen as an imitator?
Don’t worry about being seen as an imitator. We have all learned our art from those who have come before us. Embrace it and create a version of it that is true for you. The truth is that your career as an artist is only as serious as you take it. Do you work at it as your “job” or do you only work at it occasionally as your “hobby”?