Your Art Journey Is Yours Alone 🎨
We all know that feeling when you are scrolling through your social media feed and you see these mind blowing pieces of art. For a second you might think why do I even bother. It feels like you will never reach that level no matter how many hours you put in. But let me tell you a little secret. Every single pro artist you admire was once a beginner standing exactly where you are right now.
It is easy to get discouraged when looking at beautiful finished pieces online. However a study published in the journal Psychology of Popular Media Culture shows that frequent upward social comparison on social media platforms directly correlates with lower self esteem and increased feelings of inadequacy. When you look at someone else's work you are comparing your behind the scenes footage with their polished highlight reel.
Don't Compare Your Chapter One To Someone Else's Chapter Twenty 📖
Comparison is the fastest way to lose your joy in creating. It is so important to remember that social media is a highly curated gallery. You see the perfect end result but you don't see the hundreds of messy practice sheets or the failed attempts that ended up in the trash bin.
What You See On Social Media
What Actually Happens Behind
the Scenes
A flawless finished drawing
Hours of fixations and redoing
certain parts
Perfect lighting and framing
A messy desk covered in blending
tools and dust
Constant artistic success
Scrapped paper and creative
blocks
We all learn at our own pace and that is perfectly fine. According to research on skill acquisition and the deliberate practice framework pioneered by psychologist K Anders Ericsson achieving mastery is not about innate talent. It is about consistent focused practice over a long period. Your progress might feel slow sometimes but every single stroke you make on that paper is a step forward.
Focus On Your Own Growth 🌱
The only person you should try to be better than is the version of yourself from yesterday. Art is not a race and there is no finish line. It is about the fun of creating and expressing yourself.
To boost your confidence try looking back at your own drawings from a year ago. You will be amazed at how much your technique has evolved when you only look at your own timeline.
Your journey is unique and has its own rhythm. Your personal style is born from your unique way of seeing the world and the specific ways you handle your materials. That distinct touch is what makes your work special and connects with your followers.
Keep Your Creative Momentum Going 💖
The best way to protect your creative joy is to limit your scrolling time and increase your drawing time. Set aside a specific hour each day where you turn off notifications and just focus on the paper in front of you. Enjoy the feeling of the pencils and the way the colors blend together.
So keep that pencil moving and enjoy the process because the world needs your unique creative voice. Stay creative and keep shining 💖✨
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If you want to see how my own style and journey evolved over the years feel free to browse through my online gallery. Seeing a collection grow piece by piece is the best reminder that art is a beautiful step by step process. Check out my finished drawings on my Portfolio Page for some extra creative inspiration 🎨✨
What is your biggest struggle when scrolling through social media? Let me know in the comments below because we are all in this together 💖
With all my love,
Arty by Esther
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