Great Art Isn’t The Goal.
Focusing on the final product breeds perfectionism.
▸ We artists pour our heart into creating work that we can be proud of, so when the goal is perfection, and the drawing falls short, the result is disappointment.
▸ But skill doesn’t have a consistent output; every artist produces a range of quality, regardless of unwavering effort.
▸ And the eye is always one step ahead of the hand - we’re wired to notice the flaws in our work.
▸ So when the goal is only the final product, then the act of drawing becomes a test of pass or fail.
Draw for the sake of drawing.
▸ On the other hand, the work itself never disappoints; every session brings challenges, discoveries & small improvements.
▸ Finished drawings then become merely artifacts left behind by the process.
▸ And skill is a side effect of repetition; when you do the work, the score takes care of itself.
▸ Making GREAT art is Important but MAKING art is more important.
▸ Don’t draw to make drawings - Draw to draw.
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