How An Artist Avoids Procrastination (+ Daily Routine)

In this audio log I give some advice for avoiding procrastination.
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[@NoogaJack]

Much appreciation for the information . watching tomorrow 😂

[@DanBeardshaw]

haha I hope your managed to get done what you had to get done

[@NoogaJack]

@@DanBeardshaw my apologies Dan. I don't have good jokes often 😁 believe me , we truly do appreciate your content and work. I'm an artist and don't have the ability to network as i once used to.

[@Mr_RanDom_i-refuse-numbers]

Nah! Tomorrow is a better time I'm watching this and going to start drawing✨

[@mgm7697]

Hi Dan! Haven’t been on for awhile. I did get sick with cancer and now have 6 months (before treatment is finished)….prognosis is good…..just cannot work for now. So I am going to catch up missed videos and spend time drawing! (On good days when not too sick) Probably see you on Patreon too! This is turning an unpleasant thing into an inspirational one and something to look forward too! Thank you! Ps…..I love “The war on art”

[@DanBeardshaw]

thanks for commenting, I wish you all the best. keep going

[@tHaH4x0r]

For me what really helps, is a todo list for the week, at the start of the day a todo list for the day. But it doesn't stop there, I then start cutting tasks up into smaller tasks. And then cutting those up in even smaller tasks, to a ridiculous level. For example, if I feel exceptionally unmotivated I just put in some tasks like 'write a sentence' or 'make a diagram'. I have found, that once you start working, you get into a flow and its not so bad. It is mostly the 'getting started' part that leads to procrastination. By cutting the tasks up into such a small and easy task to do, I lower the threshold of actually getting started, and with it gain a little 'boost' from completing a task. Enough of a boost to keep on working and usually the work then just comes along fine. Lastly, I also tell myself that sometimes it is okay to not be exceptionally productive, as long as you tried. Sometimes things just dont end up going your way, and things are really hard going, and thats fine. As long as you keep making little steps, you get to the goal at some point.

[@naughtyhorsey2147]

Frogs legs are nasty...i tryed one...Thanks for that brilliant video my concentrations awful but ive got some mad drawing talent

[@illustratornamedkasper]

this is a really good point!

[@joewoodchuck3824]

You created time fractals in effect. I can take frog legs or leave them. Not terrible enough to refuse, not great enough to ask for.

[@nicolask.5251]

You are the coolest

[@DanBeardshaw]

thanks 😎

[@gourikaaaaaa]

Thank you 🧚‍♀️😊

[@radharcanna]

That’s great advice Dan. Surprised that you’re not a full-time artist. You obviously love architecture and it’s a more dependable job too.

[@toddsands6000]

This is the type of drawing I enjoy. I'm just nowhere near Beardshaw's level of talent and skills. Great art work!

[@KitKatWiffleBallBat]

I know of this book. I recommend The Draftsman Podcast with Stan Prokopenko and Marshall Vandruff. They give excellent insights on how you can overcome yourself and become a better artist. The Podcast is here on KZbin and they recommend dozens of books and artists, sure to get you excited to work on your art and help you along your path. They didn't pay me, but they sure as heck helped me out and everyone deserves that chance too. I HIGHLY recommend checking them out. Anyway, thanks Dan. This advice is great advice. I've struggled recently, but I know what I need to do and how to get there. I just...sort of got burnt out lately, but I am back in it again. This time I will be sure to make more time for pure self care instead of all work, no play.

[@WolfikCZ]

Thx but i just hate theiry humour. It looks too much gay for me they both interacting. I like gays, but not them xD

[@Akagi_Redsuns]

Your daily schedule is awesome ! I want to do the same if only i can get a grip of my sleep schedule

[@DanBeardshaw]

give it a try!

[@phantomsouls7788]

Dan: talking about how not to procrastinate, especially doing art Me: *_(Gets distracted during the video)_*

[@nuke97]

Appreciate this so much.

[@poetryjones7946]

This helped me soooooooooooooo much. Thank you x 100 🙏🏼🌹☮️

[@SleepyMagii]

Yoo my guy! Thanks a bunch, You've helped me oodles!! Keep it up plzz💙

[@vernedmonds7498]

Thank you so very much Dan! Don't know if you're going to see this or not... but thanks anyway. This is one of the wake up calls I needed and those three end tips are very valuable and useful 👌🏾👍🏽It is so good to hear and get advice from an outer source, and from someone that is either younger or older. This was a very clear, understanding, and demanding teaching that I needed! Many blessings to you Sir! 🙏🏽🙌🏾

[@DanBeardshaw]

Thanks for watching Vern, glad you found this one helpful

[@vernedmonds7498]

@@DanBeardshaw Not a problem. I seen and watched alot of your videos and you don't only have skilled and blessed hands, but your words are inspiring and transforming as well. Keep rising 🙌🏾

[@ronsylvester7866]

Great as usual Dan

[@hrijeetbhattacharjee1710]

Congrats on your 200th vedio danneil

[@DanBeardshaw]

didn’t even realise, thank you!

[@caleybarry2661]

I also wake very early and find it most helpful. Great video and better advice. ✌️😃

[@supersonico9364]

How to avoid procrastination Me: save to watch later 😂

[@DanBeardshaw]

😅

[@gummybear4378]

Damn I have work to do LoL

[@giusartdrawings]

Very helpful video and beautiful artwork video presentation

[@SeventhDayAdventistMusic]

Me : *Procrastinates "Ill draw later let me watch some youtube KZbin recommendation : How an artist avoids procrastination KZbin: "My ways are beyond your understanding"

[@inherjyze1ify]

Great job but where is the view of the finished drawing? Thumbs up.

[@DanBeardshaw]

thanks! I'm still meaning to finish this drawing

[@inherjyze1ify]

@@DanBeardshaw post it when your done it looked incredible.

[@heyryanhere3051]

ya know its a good day when dan uploads

[@heyryanhere3051]

thanks for the heart dan!

[@manudiezarranz]

So inspiring 🔥🤙

[@lizzieyeehaw5016]

Please show a close up of the skin video and show the shape and direction of the little scribble that you do to create close up skin texture … your video was so good but I just can’t see how you’re doing it PLeASE!!

[@РИСУЕМСДЕДОМ]

Wow 🔥🎨👍🏻 Потрясно!

[@christopher20k]

I am in this and I am struggling so much and has 4 subjects to study in 1 month I work to pay my student so it also taks my time

[@vger4156]

It's okay, it's my birthday and I can do what I want. 🥳🥳🥳🤣🤣🤣

[@puchopro1103]

Happy bday

[@urbanlegendsandtrivia2023]

I was going to watch this video, but I'll put it off and watch it later.

[@DingDong-bw7mq]

Still waiting for your quick gesture drawing Richard Powell style. xD JK dude, thanks for your art and movies, they're great!

[@Sawennn]

Please draw a face by side by freehand 🙏🏻

[@oshiro2955]

Another 13 minutes passes by and I wonder, What am I still doing on youtube?

[@vincentdangelo3819]

I have trying to do drawing for 2 years but there’s very little success… please tell me some suggestions

[@benjiii579]

pick a subject and medium and try to just focus your energy into that then see what comes of it. Like if you really like drawing people or cartoons, maybe focus on drawing portraits and human anatomy. If you're more into landscapes or drawing objects get good at that and save portraits and anatomy for the future. Also i've found graphite pencil or ink like fine liners is the easiest medium to start in but that's just me.

[@vincentdangelo3819]

@@benjiii579 thank you

[@joewoodchuck3824]

I usually put my procrastination off until another day. It removes the guilt.

[@winfieldagonoy]

Orthographic Projection is what is called back from the high school I graduated from. Did I guess this drawing technique correctly?

[@yosyc8252]

Do you draw based on memory or a model/photo?

[@lolaco.2362]

First

[@winfieldagonoy]

How do I make this kind of video, fast forward it like the way you do it, and still able to put a verbal presentation? Please send any help. Thank you.

[@greenbeans123]

i think you have to use some type of editing software. You could use iMovie (although it isn't that great) or you could download other ones. Hope I helped

[@bob_lazart3281]

What if you cant produce anything when you have plenty of time and still cant get anything done

[@kikolektrique1737]

I don’t procrastinate, not because I want to draw extremely well. But I’m scared of losing the enjoyment of drawing. So even when I’m super tired I’m terrified of not drawing. So I draw

[@Xx1Garmadon1xX]

Acts 2:17-21 New International Version 17 “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. 18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. 19 I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. 20 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. 21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

[@Xx1Garmadon1xX]

Ephesians 6:10-18 New International Version The Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

[@Arahansannihilation]

Your drawings are the most accurate I've ever seen but at the same time it looks so dead, lifeless, like a medical illustrator from bygone era.