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How can I be more motivated to draw?

I love art, I think about it almost nonstop every day. However, I procrastinate a lot when it comes to actually making anything.

I love to talk about art and share my knowledge and read about other's techniques.

I also love researching new materials and styles.

I can't seem to get myself to sit down and make new pieces though.

How can I increase my desire to create new art?

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  • 8 years ago
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    you probably need to have a bit of a detox from tv & the internet (or limit your it to a minimum) .

    i myself have a note book which i often scribble down scribble down designs, plans & ideas while im reading art book be it at home or in the library etc

    other than art books i would also recommend fill your head with art documentary & shows. here are a few i would recommend to get you started -

    the impressionists - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuknSLbOxDc

    van gogh. painted with words - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvOuW8EUmUY

    the power of art. van gogh - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTM1fvIsfAk

    the power of art. caravaggio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUeGRGLGXFY

    the power of art. rothko - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ8AIIAgYpg

    impressionists.Gang of Four - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpxLgXlyGxE

    Toulouse Lautrec: The Full Story - https://www.youtube.com/channel/SWf9FrmfyAbs8

    Leonardo da vinci documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rog5i2n1QVs

    roy lichtenstine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1U6gGqxe2A

  • 7 years ago

    I look at other people's art and gasp at how amazing it is. It makes me want to be like them, that's how I sit down and practice.

  • 8 years ago

    Join drawing class groups. Or start a meetup group for drawing.

    You can also get involved with the yearly 24 hour comic book event, and join up with them on favorite spots to draw.

    You can make a portfolio to get a job. Figure out what kinds of jobs you might want and cater your portfolio to that goal.

    Finally just get involved with keeping regular appointments with favorite places to draw. Maybe that's the library if you have a favorite section of books to reference from. Or maybe that's the beach or a museum. Do something that you like at least once a week and try to make it into a habit.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    I have to be in a certain mood to be able to draw. When I'm in it I'm totally relaxed and listening to my favorite music. I can go up to 4 hours like this none-stop and I usually finish my works within that 4 hours.

  • 8 years ago

    just start to doodle and if you get a good idea then try to draw a nice detailed drawing :3 idk if your like me but when i take the pics of my drawings and post them, i start to kick into gear and cant stop! same with my whole drawing and posting progress. just try to start yourself off and hopefully you'll get into it and stay on a kick for awhile!

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