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Simplify your images

Everything is a simple shape at heart Noses are pyramids, houses are Cuboids, etc.

Ask other people/artists to give you harsh feedback

it’s REALLY scary at first but this is the best way to learn from your past work

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Mby don’t post it on tiktok etc bc those people are ruthless and can be really demotivating

Try different styles and equipment

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I was so convinced that Graphite Pencils are for me, UNTIL I tried acrylic paint, aquarell pencils, and ink for me. And it changed me fr

When drawing or painting a still life use ur pen/ brush as a reference for the proportions

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If you don’t know how this works tell me in the comments and I’ll try to explain it a bit better

Take your time with your art

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In school we have at LEAST 5 hours for one drawing. Usually we take 15-20 hours for one piece alone. (Obviously you don’t have to take that long just yk be patient)

Bring a scetchbook with you

For the small bursts of motivation

Really LOOK at your motives

Try to see the edges and curves as they really are

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Idk if this makes sense but you should try to train your eye to see surfaces as as they really are

Lower your expectations

A lot of beginner artist are obsessed with „perfection“ ☹️try to stay away from that mindset

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In my experience the art pieces I don’t force myself to paint/draw „perfectly“ turn out the best, because I can really let my creativity flow freely

Give yourself a bit of a challenge

Step out of your comfort zone sometimes

Talking to other artists about their work and journey can be really inspiring and helpful

Don’t give up