A little over a year ago, dissatisfied with my growth as an artist, I resolved to better my skills and produce more drawings and paintings, as well as overcome "artists block".
I began by setting a goal of drawing for 15 to 20 minutes each day and start a new habit by working at the same time and in the same place.
I worked on "Practice" drawings, exercises from a beginning drawing book to reinforce my fundamentals, and relieve the pressure of "What" to draw. My sketch pad, a couple pencils and eraser was kept handy, and in plain view.
Halfway through the third week, the daily routine became automatic, I had formed a habit. My mind was vibrant with new and revised ideas about what to draw and paint. With my drawing skills gaining confidence, I began looking free up more time for drawing, and start painting regularly.
I learned a valuable lesson about spending a small amount of time on a daily basis to build habits and attain goals.
I began by setting a goal of drawing for 15 to 20 minutes each day and start a new habit by working at the same time and in the same place.
I worked on "Practice" drawings, exercises from a beginning drawing book to reinforce my fundamentals, and relieve the pressure of "What" to draw. My sketch pad, a couple pencils and eraser was kept handy, and in plain view.
Halfway through the third week, the daily routine became automatic, I had formed a habit. My mind was vibrant with new and revised ideas about what to draw and paint. With my drawing skills gaining confidence, I began looking free up more time for drawing, and start painting regularly.
I learned a valuable lesson about spending a small amount of time on a daily basis to build habits and attain goals.
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