How do I stop judging my art?

How to stop judging yourself and your art

1. The path most commonly traveled may not suit you. The trend following mentality.
2. Inspire through your vulnerability. Be yourself, and don’t judge yourself for it.
3. Allow your art to be bad.
4. Less judgement doesn’t mean not seeking change & evolution.
5. You decide who you are.

Why do some artists never make it?

Ineffective Efforts: Many artists think they are doing the right things, but for some reason they are not hitting the mark. Some of the reasons for this are that they are not doing enough, are doing the wrong things, are doing things wrong, are missing some of the pieces or do things in the wrong order.

How do you deal with the frustration of drawing?

That or look for a local drawing group that meets up and draws together. Being with other folks, who might feel like you do, and making art together can be a cool experience. It’s hard not to feel frustrated sometimes, but practice, patience, and time will get you there. 🙂 And blind contours are always a surprise! Have some fun!

Do you hate or love your art?

Hating your art can have terrible consequences in your path as an artist. Not only because feeling defeated whenever you finish another piece that you also dislike burdens your spirit. But because it will fuel a constant desire to grow and improve, in an attempt to reach a level where you can love your art.

How to get better at drawing without thinking about it?

Doodle, sketch, mess around. Don’t worry about it being great, or getting better. Practice is good, learning is good. But getting better will happen over time without you thinking about it. Especially if you DO practice here and there too. I find the easiest way for me to sit and draw and have fun, is if I’m in the mood to draw.

Why do people stop drawing when they get older?

When you get older, you just get more critical towards your outcome, so drawing stops being pleasant on its own. You may be bad at many things, like basketball or video games, and still enjoy playing them with friends, but drawing seems to lose any value when it’s not impressive.