Between developing my portfolio and skills and looking to the future, I’ve had to be honest with myself a lot these days. It’s made me think about how as artists, we really need to look within ourselves to find what we want. Sometimes half the battle is just getting ourselves to accept the truth. Maybe we run from it because we’re scared or we don’t believe in ourselves, but finally coming to terms with what you want and who you want to be is so freeing. Your best work will come out of it!
This post goes pretty hand in hand with my 11 Tips to Overcome Art Block post. If you struggle with imposter syndrome, fear, your own feelings, being kind to yourself, or if you’re dissatisfied and wanting to bridge the gap between who you are and what you create, you might want to continue reading. I'm going to talk about my own journey grappling with these things in hopes that it might resonate with someone who needs it.
Between developing my portfolio and skills and looking to the future, I’ve had to be honest with myself a lot these days. It’s made me think about how as artists, we really need to look within ourselves to find what we want. Sometimes half the battle is just getting ourselves to accept the truth. Maybe we run from it because we’re scared or we don’t believe in ourselves, but finally coming to terms with what you want and who you want to be is so freeing. Your best work will come out of it!
This post goes pretty hand in hand with my 11 Tips to Overcome Art Block post. If you struggle with imposter syndrome, fear, your own feelings, being kind to yourself, or if you’re dissatisfied and wanting to bridge the gap between who you are and what you create, you might want to continue reading. I'm going to talk about my own journey grappling with these things in hopes that it might resonate with someone who needs it.
Art blocks are terribly frustrating. They're usually brought on by some problem you're having in your life, whether it be artistic or not, and have a special way of making the situation even worse. I've dealt with some pretty bad ones over the years and thankfully, I've figured out things to do that help the situation so now I'm better equipped for when they arise. In this post, I'm going to talk a little bit about my own experience and share 11 things you can try to get over your art block too. And of course, I'll share some links to helpful resources along the way.
Art blocks are terribly frustrating. They're usually brought on by some problem you're having in your life, whether it be artistic or not, and have a special way of making the situation even worse. I've dealt with some pretty bad ones over the years and thankfully, I've figured out things to do that help the situation so now I'm better equipped for when they arise. In this post, I'm going to talk a little bit about my own experience and share 11 things you can try to get over your art block too. And of course, I'll share some links to helpful resources along the way.
It’s true that the tools don’t make the artist, but it’s still really important to find (or create) brushes that you love to use. Choosing the right brushes for yourself can help you get adjusted to using a tablet if you’re just starting out, or even inspire your creativity. I find that the process of creating a new brush can lead you to ideas you may not have thought of otherwise too. So in this post, I’m going to break down step-by-step how I created two of my favorite custom brushes and give you some tips on how you can create your own! Maybe you’ll love the process as much as I do.
And to celebrate my first blog post, I’m offering both brushes for free! Feel free to skip past the tutorial and just snag the download links at the bottom of this post if that’s what you’re interested in.
It’s true that the tools don’t make the artist, but it’s still really important to find (or create) brushes that you love to use. Choosing the right brushes for yourself can help you get adjusted to using a tablet if you’re just starting out, or even inspire your creativity. I find that the process of creating a new brush can lead you to ideas you may not have thought of otherwise too. So in this post, I’m going to break down step-by-step how I created two of my favorite custom brushes and give you some tips on how you can create your own! Maybe you’ll love the process as much as I do.
And to celebrate my first blog post, I’m offering both brushes for free! Feel free to skip past the tutorial and just snag the download links at the bottom of this post if that’s what you’re interested in.
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