How I'm going to 10x my Artistic growth.
My plan for heading into 2025.
That feeling..
Being stuck in a rut,
Not knowing where to go next.
Well that's me right now.
I just reread the war of art,
It reminded me of this:
Approach art like a pro athlete.
So here is my roadmap,
Maybe it inspires you as well.
1. Build my mental library
→ Look at great work that makes my skin tingle.
→ Build a good reference bank w/ cool sh*t
→ Learn to see & think outside the box.
It's the exposure effect.
You know how things should look.
You are the average of the things you see ;)
Learned this from @arturtamiola.
Stupid simple,
But works.
2. Analyze the greats
Leans into the above,
But more technical.
→ How t'f do those plants look so good?
→ How are those images constructed?
→ Why does this composition work?
→ What are the color harmonies?
→ Figure out the color grading.
These insights are critical.
They figured it out already.
Reconstruct if deemed necessary.
3. Dedicated creative time.
→ Currently learning to draw,
→ That will progress into painting.
→ That will progress into concept art.
→ That should progress into awesomeness.
Learning how to draw manga atm
So much fun!
4. Learn from different fields
→ Learn from the old masters.
→ Learn from other fields like vfx, concept art.
→ Fundamentals, Fundamentals, Fundamentals.
A lot of wisdom in the old masters,
Nothing fancy,
Just sh*t that works.
5. Practice like a pro
Speaks for it self.
You can see a lot.
But if you don't apply.
It's intellectual self pleasure.
So:
→ Practice, practice, practice.
→ Even if it is for 30min.
Wainting for max to respond?
time to sketch a bit.
Remember, it's a marathon,
not a sprint
Is it a bit much?
Maybe.
But I'll die on the hill
to became a great artist.
📌 PS: What is your plan to grow as an artist?
