1. Create Consistently, Not Perfectly
Establish a regular routine for making art, even if it’s just 20 minutes a few times a week. Focus on showing up and having fun, not on making masterpieces. Consistency builds momentum, deepens your skills, and reduces the pressure to always produce “good” work.
Tip: Keep a sketchbook or “low stakes” journal where experimentation is encouraged. No one has to see it but you.
2. Protect Your Creative Time and Energy
Treat your art practice like any important commitment. Set boundaries around your creative time, say no when necessary, and take care of your mental and physical health. A drained artist can’t sustain growth.
Tip: Schedule “art dates” with yourself and honor them like you would a meeting.
3. Engage with Art Communities (But Avoid Comparison Traps)
Join groups, attend workshops, or share your work online to stay inspired and connected. Getting feedback and seeing others’ processes can be enriching—but beware of comparing your journey to someone else's highlight reel. You know what they say, "Comparison is the thief of joy." Your art is amazing because it's an expression of you.
Tip: Focus on connection, not validation.
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