It's been a while. I wont make a big deal about this being my first post in almost half a year, obviously my clavicle is healed so lets just get right back to business :)
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| Staying creative is one of many things an artist must do to be successful |
It takes a lot of motivation and drive to continue making art. You will read MANY things that insist that they are the key to retaining your momentum and increase your drive. They are all a little bit true and a bunch of bull at the same time. Every person is different and will have different ways to get motivated. For example some people like it rough with the stress of deadlines while others enjoy a slower, thought out pace. It makes sense to me that what might motivate one person will not motivate another.
Today I read something that I felt spoke directly to me and gave me tons of energy inspiration. I read 4 tips about creativity by the creator of a comic strip called "Calvin & Hobbes" (Bill Watterson) I'll share them with you:
1) You have to lose yourself in your work
Make your art and your thought process should be one. Inject your opinions and how you see the world into your work and let it inspire your imagination back.
(I'm always thinking about my animation and even during stressful times, dream about it! This small tip I can relate to a lot)
2) Create for yourself
Once in a while forget that you have an audience and just do what you like. Aim to make yourself laugh or a close family member.
(I especially like this note because when you enjoy the work you are doing, you don't mind working hard and putting a 110% into your art)
3) Make it beautiful
I'm going to quote the exact words bc it hits it right on the nose: "My advice has always been to draw cartoons for the love of it, and concentrate on the quality and be true to yourself. also try to remember that people have better things to do than read your work. so for heaven's sake, try to entice them with some beauty and fun."
(always do your best!)
4) Every medium has it's power
Whether its the power for a few seconds strung over 10 years or a national anthem being sung at the World Cup Finals, video games, or crafts... Every Medium has a way to connect to people that is unique.
These four tips have helped me out, I hope sooner rather than later you also find what you need to stay pumped about your work
3) Make it beautiful
I'm going to quote the exact words bc it hits it right on the nose: "My advice has always been to draw cartoons for the love of it, and concentrate on the quality and be true to yourself. also try to remember that people have better things to do than read your work. so for heaven's sake, try to entice them with some beauty and fun."
(always do your best!)
4) Every medium has it's power
Whether its the power for a few seconds strung over 10 years or a national anthem being sung at the World Cup Finals, video games, or crafts... Every Medium has a way to connect to people that is unique.
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| The internet never stops being creative |
These four tips have helped me out, I hope sooner rather than later you also find what you need to stay pumped about your work
Creativity and productivity both the terms are related with each other; therefore professionals are always using their innovative and creative ideas to increase productivity. Creativity is not develop overnight it requires sufficient time and skills and the most essential point is that it requires planning and strategy.
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