HOW TO KILL YOUR PASSION FOR ART 🔪

[@dahurgthedragon9010]

I got so caught up in drawing art for money that I lost the fun in it. Now, I only want to improve to justify charging more, It kinda sucks.

[@semprequevoceleroscomentar7658]

Achou que eu estava brincando?

[@dahurgthedragon9010]

@@semprequevoceleroscomentar7658 O quê?

[@Crazy_Sue]

THIS. My family pushed me to do commissions as a way to make extra money. They turned my passion into a "job". Over the years it has withered away until I finally broke. Now I stare at a blank canvas for nearly an hour before just closing the program. I never have ideas of what to draw for myself anymore, I ended up closing my commissions because I could no longer meet deadlines because I took too long to complete the work because I hated working on it. I want to get back into art, to improve so I can get more commission and get more people to notice me. But at the same time, I don't.

[@maxanderson3733]

@@Crazy_Sue yeah, friend of mine has always expressed how annoying it is that their family keeps pushing them to try and make money off of their passion for art. A lot of folks out there just don’t understand that not everything in your life has to be inherently attached to your bank account

[@amd-fq2ll]

how can I earn money using art where do I have to sell how does it work if read this please reply I need those answers please

[@meisai_art6672]

As Frieren said, The pursuit of magic itself is the greatest joy.

[@jt_manic]

on studying: many artists find more success diving into a projects and study something as questions arise. This way you aren't burnt out from endlessly studying and you apply the new knowledge immediately!

[@voidtalongaming4637]

I learned more by trying something I knew I could do 70% of and had to learn something specific. I've built upon each thing I've learned off each project. My first dungeon was just White (floor) grey (walls) black (ceiling/non-transversable) I then worked my way up with repeating textures to learn how to make Zelda style dungeons. I moved up to painting more natural features and now can paint relatively quickly. My bane now? Architecture. So I now try to build something small that's architectural into my works to practice that as I struggle with 'built' features. You just keep pushing the envelope instead of dive in super deep and drown.

[@xiao-ans]

​@@voidtalongaming4637@jt_manic Well said guys! I think that's my way of learning.

[@uncolorr]

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[@justabout6979]

such a good tip, thanks!

[@dan.tansuk]

The negative association part really got me there. Recently, it feels like doing art has become a chore, especially when I’m months into a final major project and that I don’t have a structure or steps to follow daily. Each time I draw, I just either keep doing studies or I keep thinking about the project. I just couldn’t have fun creatively. Ironically, I’ve been instead editing videos as a creative escape to drawing, I felt better doing it and I didn’t know why. Eventually after a few weeks, I didn’t look forward to drawing anymore and I hated that. Today, I severely questioned my career choice and beloved hobby. So really, thank you for sharing this. It helped me realize what I’m feeling and I’m actually gonna get up to try and have fun drawing

[@BlazertronGames]

I needed this 2 years ago. I got into drawing because it seemed fun and I wanted to create art, but it quickly devolved into taking it too seriously, doing too much study, and having almost no fun. I wasn't drawing for the passion of drawing, or just for fun/creativity, I was drawing with the sole goal of getting good, and only when I get good I could enjoy myself and be creative. It was such a toxic mindset and made art so stressful. I barely made any progress over months because I wasn't passionate about it.

[@MagnetDzn]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MagnetDzn]

Exactly how I feel 😮‍💨 I will start today though!

[@PumpyGT]

I never got rid of that mindset, art sucks because of it, such a shame

[@soulgold7991]

When you have fun it comes out better

[@fxvg7091]

....And then... And then?! Don't leave us hanging, tell me you rekindled the fun and found the passion again because I need to know that it can come back.

[@arkanaloth2617]

I've been drawing / painting now for... gods 50 years. I can't count the number of people I've seen just... stop. Lose their passion. Honestly I can't say how I've kept mine for so long but I still love it. Likes, no likes, don't care, don't chase the algorithm, just have fun!

[@OfficerBlowFish]

I've been drawing for 4 years. I pray I'm like you and never stop.

[@RiverNihilation]

Dang i just started a month ago never knew it was that serious im not expecting much just seeing what works while sprinkling some FAAFO in while focusing on college work. How I'm still out here drawing is pretty surprising since i tend to set high standards on things i do

[@ScientObject40]

I have a lot of stories i want to tell, and i want to improve so the my art can accurately represent what I'm seeing in my head. I want to make something of my daydreams.

[@peelen2198]

Relatable

[@andrsl1]

Exactly how I feel too !! I feel like these ideas are desperate to be free, to be put on a paper, I want to give life to them. But I keep them locked inside me because ''I'm not good enough for it yet'' and then I'm surprised when I start to lose this, this unique perspective about the world, the feeling of passion. I must free myself of this expectation ''to be goo enough''

[@peelen2198]

just some more people and we can start up "Maladaptive-Daydreamers Studio" lolol

[@eri_noemi1462]

Me too. :(

[@starryblueberryjoy]

Me too 😭

[@haruchan375]

I read a lot of comments talking about how drawing is no longer fun... In my case, I still love drawing, art is my passion, my life! I enjoy every stage of the drawing, even the most complicated ones. I hope you all can return to having art as something enjoyable again!

[@vanitaomnis1570]

I needed this. I've been depressed and been thinking about quitting art for good because I can't make any artwork that I can consider "great" in my eyes. I end up comparing my old works and telling myself how I downgraded so much over a year. In addition to that, I put so much pressure on myself by seeing how much my peers are improving in a short amount of time. I'm not mad at them, I'm mad at myself for not being able to catch up and with the rise of a.i. and artist getting layed off by big industries like riot, I sometimes think what the point. Art is all I have, I love making art but it's just so difficult. But I'll keep trying and I won't stop. Thank you, Marc.

[@haruchan375]

I know it's difficult but please don't give up! Do what you can, respect and don't be cruel to yourself. Your effort will be rewarded! Even if I don't know you, I believe in your potential! :)

[@zeenodeeno]

Man, I'm currently in this situation too. Not only do I compare my latest drawings with my older ones, but I also keep comparing them to my peers', and it's depressing because mine look so trashy. My posts also never perform well. I wanna quit so bad, but then I'll lose the only skill I have then I'm gonna be even more useless as a human being

[@poppymason7049]

I feel you, i got too sick of feeling so stressed out by how far behind I feel after studying art for so long, so I ended up quitting for two years. Now I feel im so behind everyone my age so what’s the point in starting again

[@KinutaMaito]

I'm this as well.. i feel so hopeless:')

[@robertfrost6421]

Why don't you guys experiment with a different medium of art instead of just doing your primary art style. You can use what you already know to help you learning. If you draw, you could paint, if you paint you could sculpt, if you sculpt you could spray paint. Idk you get the idea, art is such a broad topic. Maybe take some classes to help you get started

[@ironicanimations]

3:05 “doing pure studies is not something I do, personally” - Saying that as a Teacher is the biggest inspirational moment for every aspiring artist 💙 - Hearing that a professional art teacher doesn’t overwhelm themselves with studies and “boring” stuff, is amazingly inspirational At least to me-

[@vijkhil1852]

the negative associations have become so bad for me. i completely trained my brain to unleash every negative feeling i have in my body while i am drawing, without realizing it. i cannot study, i cannot doodle, i cannot simply draw because i immediately feel angry and frustrated. it felt so good to have these few minutes of marc talking about it. I'll try and re-wire my brain into associating art with positive feelings again. i hope it'll work and it's not too late. i miss drawing from my heart so much and i want nothing more then improving but it's tough. it is so tough.

[@ciel_mist]

You can do this ; I believe in you! :> Take care!

[@shoemaker_007]

20yo, stopped drawing and started sculpting in blender, but i lost all the passion, there's no creativity... im trying to go back to this "creative path" and to drawing

[@sleeper6548]

I saw so many people who started learning at the same time or later than me make much better art than me that my whole point of art changed to just improvement "I WANT TO IMPROVE" and during that and a lot of studies... my art just got worse n worse, slowly losing consistency as well I will try to draw something for fun today just to reignite my feelings for art again

[@L0rar3]

Small advice for the "avoid negative associations with drawing"-point It can really improve your experience of drawing and also "getting into" working on something, if you have a nice workspace! Get some nice posters from your favorite artist (or anime, movies, Comics, ANYTHING) that inspire you! Maybe get yourself a some small items that can unconciously make you happy and set you in a good mood (Examples from my desk include: A snowglobe, Lego-Pikachu, corkboard with silly doodles, figures [characters and animals], a pokemon plushie as support buddy). You can apply this logic to your digital workspace as well by taking some time to setup your PC, tablet (whatever you're working with) the way you like it! Personalize it by chosing a nice wallpaper, maybe change some other settings to make your workspace reflect and support you! If you use the same PC for art and other work, you can set an unconcious trigger for your mind by creating a profile for work and one for art/personal use and differenciating them by their wallpaper (and other visual triggers! Visual and auditive triggers are proven to have the greatest impact on your concious and unconcious mind. By differenciating the visuals and maybe listening to a special kind of music, LoFi in my case, you will have an easier time to start drawing). This does not only apply to art (recommending "atomic habits" if you're interested in learning more about these small butterfly-effect-changes)! But having a workspace that makes you happy the second you sit down is something that will rewire your unconsciousness to associate fun, happiness and other passions with your art! It will lead to a healthier, more motivated and more inspired experience in the long run! (Be mindful to not stuff too many things onto your desk; your items shouldn't be distracting or restricting your movements; and be mindful of what you're putting there. Decorate your space with the small things that YOU like and that make YOU happy, even if you don't quite know why they make you feel this way.) Edit: I'm working in homeoffice almost all year long and it does a lot for your mental health as well, trust me!

[@peterjamesgabinete5346]

Yeah drawing has become a chore to me, it's a drag now, and I'm trying to regain the fun I had with drawing, but I'm having a hard time with it cause of my perfectionism and mild depression

[@swiss6616]

Hey due I hope you didn't quit on your passion it's life , what ever you do if you start doing it daily it becomes burden , and on top of that when you are following your passion and have Goals set to it,I would just say get " crazily obsessed with arts " like it's your oxygen you think about it make it your lifetime regime and if you fail never get depressed try again and again and again until you succeed , it's never easy for anything, the things that person is saying is TRUE but I would say I have started to like arts as passion , I do it daily like my life depends on it , I think about it only and to progress work smartly also , like if anything goes wrong you have second plan, like I am in fine arts batchelors, I have lectures which are great but I still do Drawing for 2 hours everyday and even if I feel like I am not progressing I have whole class to discuss, I have a supporting parents and one of the most coolest professors , just in case if you are doing arts alone find a company , if you will do it alone you are going to only find regret , pressure and competition unhealthy, so I will suggest invest in your passion either find a degree or diploma or anything online or just start teaching or maybe make it a youtube channel , invest your time and money , even if you can't invest money just start to go outside meet with different people hang out your artwork in libraries or maybe just find a circle you will find fun in that hustle , only if you are motivated enough nothing is bad , even I say all time I hate this that but I never do it's just to tell me that I am doing some hardworking but inside I am enjoying everybit of it

[@DOCTOR.DEADHEAD]

Currently going through this as well, except with adhd thrown into the mix. There are a lot of ideas I'm excited to do at first but then once I'm actually drawing them it feels so draining and not worth finishing. I long for being able to draw frequently and enjoy it again so that I can actually see my ideas and be proud instead of them being stuck in my head...

[@GillfigGarstang]

⁠@@swiss6616It would be nice to be able to just be able to *will* your depression away but that isn’t how the human brain works. I’m glad you are happy and fulfilled though.

[@Haizou]

This probably my favorite illustration u have done so far!

[@thegustopia]

same its so good i forgot what bro was talking about for a few minutes lmao

[@zavocspark]

Your art class videos are one of the main components for keeping my art passion strong for over 2 years

[@mbaker1963]

I've been struggling with my art for many years. When i think I lost my passion, I find myself gravitating back to it. The negative associations hit hard because I got a lot of emotional baggage and resentment because of the decisions I made and the people I spent time with. I've been trying to rekindle that passion because I still like to create stories and characters. I just need to let go of my own baggage and just be me. I got a sketchbook at work since I have some downtime and it's been kinda helping. Thanks for these videos, Marc!

[@Gamingpandacat]

Motivation is always fleeting, I have a real hard time learning things and unless I grasp something right away my brain just slides off and any further attempts are failed. All I can do is stick with just showing up and doing something every day, I don't know where to go other than keep the wheels spinning because this car is all I've got left, I don't expect to go pro anytime soon but it needs to happen eventually, every day gets a little more demanding and the people around me expect me to do SOMETHING, its toxic to my will to keep going but hey, if anything I'm stubborn so here's to the rest of my life to trying and not giving up.

[@lucyblack5544]

Honestly, it's been so hard on me since I lost my passion, and thing is that I lost it from personal experiences in day to day life that took out all the happiness and creativity in me, not the way I looked at my art. People used to know me for my artistic skill and it just feels like I became a nobody without that drive. I wish I could go back to drawing so bad, but whenever I try, I just panic and close everything, now I don't even have my art to escape to anymore :'D

[@julienbrightside8635]

Doing something positive before leaving the work is a good tip.

[@galaxygamer667]

As a person who been starting to learn how to draw, I have did most of these things and it really does kill someone's passion. Now I starting to gain the same motivation that I had when I started. Always a helpful video when Marc posts it.

[@Nierez]

Walking out frustrated is a real one. I'm in the process of using background music/shows I like to recover it little by little. I don't dread sitting at the desk anymore.

[@oreothestepswitcher]

ok now please make a tutorial on reviving the passion

[@GraniteFaun]

About the observation thing... Interesting point since I think working out helps you understand aspects of anatomy like muscle and movement better

[@virtmarshall9472]

I still feel happy even when I make crappy art, I just kind of laugh at it! I have never lost my passion for it, and I think it's due to me not seeing the value of my art as a reflection of me. That way, managing art goals is a walk in the park. Do not make art or “being an artist” your identity, just be a person that enjoys making art.

[@alternateversion]

I stopped for 10 years. Beat that.

[@diomedet]

I knew about negative associations, but never realized how often I do that in my practice sessions, I have to improve on that part, thanks :D I always liked your illustrations but, this one, it feels different, something changed but I'm not skilled enough (yet) to point what. It's awesome!

[@DarkTider]

7:15 - The problem here, for me is that it becomes extremely hard to avoid that, every time i have to draw a torso; it comes out wrong, which leads to increased frustration, but if I avoid doing it, then it won't improve, but each time the hand won't play along or a finger comes out wrong in inking it just leads to more frustration, meaning you are.forced into a negative loop of bad experiences, but not engaging in the loop mean dropping art entirely, so its impossible to escape it, even after trying every effing method out there!

[@Ghedissa]

I take my art very seriously and I have never improved more in the last two years than in almost 13 years. I simply stopped caring about social media and stuff and just doing it for myself, for fun. Completely changes the way I see art today. People like Marc really helped me in that process and I kept discovering so many great artists that way, so thank you so much. ❤

[@deadsm]

Same, I practiced all of the wrong things, and only now am I finally understanding perspective after 15 years. Marc is a great teacher.

[@YemTin-c1b]

Expanding your knowledge is key and it all links back to life and it doesnt matter what style you have

[@tooradical7556]

a guide to starting on social media would be helpful, cause nowadays it seems like every platform has a bunch of problems going on

[@malleusmaleficarum2992]

It's been years since I've mentioned what happened to me lmao, but listen: I failed to enter art school and my family convinced me to study a "real" career. I graduated with very good grades, and I HATED it. Every year it was harder to convince myself it was what I'd "wanted" to do, until I realized later it was a mixture of family pressure and my own fear of failing at it again. I'm 28 now, I moved out, I got a job - and I'm going to apply for art school again. I shouldn't have listened to my brain over my heart in this one thing. DO prioritize your passion if it is what truly makes you happy, as hard as the industry is right now!

[@CFlandre]

Gonna take the opposite position here and say that you need balance between your heart and your brain. I've seen so many people absolutely RUIN themselves (their health and their finances) at a chance to do art professionally, because it's their "passion". In my opinion, no professional job (art included) is worth your health, wealth, or happiness. To give you context, I am now in my mid-30s, and originally started my art journey in caricature at a major theme park in my late teens(I admittedly wasn't very good), and am now gainfully employed in the IT space. How you develop as an artist really has no timetable, and you cannot accurately time or predict your progress in any meaningful way; you could be struggling with a problem for months on end until you come across a bit of information or make a discovery and very suddenly, your quality improves exponentially. And I hate that no one really talked about this when I was going through school: the teachers are there to give you the essentials and provide feedback. Your struggle, however. is yours alone. After a decade and a half of real substantial drawing (and hopefully many more to come), I figure that you may as well just have fun with it; you're in it for the long haul anyway. You don't win a triathlon by sprinting the whole way. Slow it down, do some cool shit! Discover yourself! Just make sure you're not killing yourself or jeopardizing your future to do it. EDIT: Keep in mind, I'm not saying "don't go to art school". If you have the money and the time, ABSOLUTELY do it, if at least only to try it.

[@teamili7957]

​@@CFlandre My family wanted me to go to nursing school and i am doing it despite wanted to do art for a living I am hoping i can make my years at nursing school worth it after and i can do what i want in art after i graduate 🥲

[@tiggerishkitty8920]

Hi Mark I've watched your videos for over 4 years now and I can't help but thank you for all the educational content that you make. Now I'm attending an art program in my local university and I watch your videos to supplement the lectures I get in school (in most cases marcs videos are more helpful haha). Hope you keep on making videos and I hope to see more in the future. Cheers 🎉

[@Cqat1]

I got your art school program for christmas but i'm currently not working on it at all after doing it for about a week and a half. School has just been very stressful lately, havig to write a scientific essay, studying for important exams, etc. and i've kind of turned doing the daily practices and watching the videos into a chore in my brain. i'm currently just allowing myself to take a break from it and just do whatever i want. been' learning the muscle anatomy of arms for the past, like, two weeks which has actually been really fun. i'll try to get back into the program during the upcoming winter holidays i have, but might not stick to the program full force in the beginning. the first lessons have all already been stuff i know so i've been getting bored quickly and got demotivated because i didn't really find any good refrences for gesture drawing. i'm gonna try to allow myself to learn my own stuff WHILE losely following the programme, as long as i feel i don't REALLY need or care for the content it offers. i still think it's a great programme, i'm just having some trouble getting into it.

[@ayayayayayaayaya]

What bums me out most when it comes to drawing is not knowing how certain things are done by other artist relating to the drawing program. Anatomy can be learnt, perspective can be learnt. But how does this or that artist draw the lineart lines this way? Am I using the wrong pen? Maybe the good looking pens I can't use because of the drawing program I use? What about this kind of colour and shading? Did they use a tool or specific pen again? Maybe a setting or a blur? So many things that I feel like I will never understand just because I didn't see a certain setting or don't have the right pen. I'm also worried about not being able to draw in the style that I want to draw in. It makes me want to give up knowing my artstyle doesn't look like the artstyle that I want it to look like.

[@mbaker1963]

I get wanting to use the right brushes and programs but it shouldn't discourage you from making what you want. And I'm sure a lot of good artists experiment with what they got and just found something that worked for them. I'd say explore your options and see what you vibe with. Art is all about exploring you and your potential. It'll take a few tries but as long as you're patient with yourself, you got this!

[@samurottman6832]

This came at the right time 😭😭😭😭😭😭 I've been hitting wall to wall recently and I've felt like I could never improve. My heads look wrong, my gesture drawings barely resemble a human, and my god, my line confidence is just blegh I keep thinking that the moment I learn a new skill I should be able to do it that instant but I need to remember I need to have both the knowledge and the skill, it's something I need to do repetitively esp since I'm still around the beginning. I almost lost the fun in drawing so ty for this video

[@esaualfaro3447]

Yeah, it is very important to cherish the small victories. Over time, I became more and more passionate about drawing, but that wasn´t always the case. My first drawings were so bad that even my dad rejected a manga I wanted to gift him lmao. And also, he being more realistic but with more touch, told me many times I should be getting my stuff together and get more money. Right now, more skilled, taking classes and making SOME money, my dad is now very positive with me, and that also made me love drawing more. In a perfect world you shoudn´t care what people say, and I now know the things he said were to push me to improve, but it really did help me like art more.

[@leviolson1979]

Thanks for the warnings, Marc. I’m twenty months into learning to draw and need work now. The pressure has been a bit demoralizing and now I’m going to reset, thank you!

[@shard5159]

Never did anything apart from studying in the last two years XD. I dont really know why but I can't bring myself to draw for "fun"; I instinctively prioritise learning.

[@aaaaaa-ts3rw]

I'm a new artist but a relatively experienced guitarist and violinist, and I spend 20-30 minutes noodling around and just enjoying the sound of the instrument before I practice basically every time I pick it up That's definitely the reason I'm still playing, if I didn't do that I'd have given both up years ago

[@shard5159]

@@aaaaaa-ts3rw fellow musician I see XD. I'm not very good but I learned the basics of guitar, bass, drums and piano at school (I'm persuing a "degree" in music production). I'd love to learn how to play the violon and the luth (though I guess I'll begin with the luth considering I have at least of expérience with the guitar 😅).

[@aaaaaa-ts3rw]

Lute will be pretty easy I bet, I can fake my way on a bass, mandolin, and uke without any issues. Violin has a pretty rough learning curve I won't lie, but if you've got music in you you can do whatever ^_^ we just gotta keep enjoying what we're doing, who cares how good we are ​@@shard5159

[@bovinleephann]

man, I felt the "studying the wrong way" hard. 9 years into this shit and only less than 2 years ago I only just started to feel like I began learning how to learn in the first place...

[@FNNinry]

6:42 i wish i saw this video sooner, what you said here is absolutely true. I stopped drawing completely for half a year bc I got frustrated and quit and refused to go back bc I remember the negativity associated with drawing. Literally today I got back into drawing and it was fun but I feel I missed out on too much for skipping 6 months. Like, I would look at amazing art during those 6 months and feel like attempting what they do and even feel a bit inspired to draw, but I simply never did bc of how frustrated I once was. It really halted my progress. I appreciate your tip here about ending it on a good note. This is an old video but if this comment ever reaches you, thank you

[@Unicorn_Sloth]

I recently purchased Marc’s art school to improve and I am starting to see it. The difficult part is balancing practice vs your own passion. I agree that you must tweak your practice so it’s always in line with something you care about. That’s when you produce your greatest work as well so it’s a win-win

[@sauronstea1758]

as respectfully as i can say it, its always super refreshing to see your linework up close and see that its loose and almost sketchy, i feel like im always tied down by making my line art water tight and as clean as possible which can take up a significant amount of time

[@_Bleh_83]

9:12 I never really practice a lot but at the same time I realize I’m improving slowly because I observe

[@harthe2083]

Lately I have seen my mindset deteriorate and negative associations have become more common. I have spend countless hours practicing and drawing for fun, but when I publish my artworks, hardly anyone seems to like them. Even worse, my beginner artworks which were on a way lower skill level were way more popular. It is really frustrating. I think I needed this video. I'll try out your tip on #4, doing something easy when I am unhappy about an artwork

[@vampblack8227]

I've only ever set the goal "I want to improve" and that has helped me more than anything else.

[@leokun8523]

I am absolutely INSPIRED for the first time in... Years. I started drawing as a kid because it was fun, and I did it for fun years after that. I still do it for fun but I also want to make money. It has been feeling like a chore because I feel like I can't put my imagination onto the page. But your words have changed my perspective on some things. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ^^

[@ImD00dleBee]

This is something ive struggled with for years, and almost made me quit art altogether, several times. I wish I had heard these tips years ago, but I'm still so glad to have heard them now!! Thank you

[@neojaw2192]

Dude… you read my mind… just the video I needed to watch. Without realizing it I was starting to get tired of gesture drawing due to long daily sessions… thanks for the advice! These videos are a great complement to your course 👍

[@K150arts]

needed this video! I was only questioning my love for art a few days ago and this video came at the perfect time. Art has been my passion for as long as i could remember but ive been so burnt-out of it that its started feeling like a chore, or a race i cannot win against my peers in (im in school for 2d animation). This video will help me rekindle my passion for art, thank you!

[@Mr.Engine993]

I'd never manage to get myself doing a study but that would mean being stuck in the same level forever. So what I do is combine a full art project and a study of some sort. That project will inevitably involve something I am not good at so I try focusing on that and experimenting. This seems to be working well so far

[@kaizze8777]

I draw things that i like, i barely donstudies but i turn each piece into a study where i have goals lile making more compelling poses or better rendering etc.

[@swayambarasarkar5049]

I have been doing it for so many years but I didnt improve due to having no mentor. I am exhausted finding the mentor. Now Mr. Marc I am accepting you as my Guru. I believe to get better by 2025 with Artschool.

[@ciudadanopromedio462]

Man im currently in that state of "getting so frustrated that i stopped drawing" and i thought it was just because of me being bad at art, definitely proud that i stumbled upon this video because i'll try to improve the way i aproach art this year.

[@nicolasdumont4373]

Ok i take a moment to address the fact your weekly illustration is actually DARN HYPNOTIC. You never botch the art, it's more a matter of taste on my end, but this time it gets a fat like and a comment on its own. You rock.

[@ghosttheghost]

Recently, I've found a small trick that helps me leave a practice session on a positive note. After doing a handful of sketches in pencil, if there's one sketch that stands out positively, I take a pen and ink it. Now, It's more fun to grab my stack of papers and flip through it.

[@gotchauuu]

When I start to draw as a kid, I find it fun and wonderful, because it cheering me up and let my fantasies became true like a cute monsters or animals or characters But after grew up, having a depression, I cant draw so cheerful as I was a kid. You looking to your own art and thinking how bad it is, when other artists became more and more good and enjoy every work. You know that a lot of study needed, but don't have a mental or physical strength for it while working for non-art profession or half of it. Thanks for the video, I will take this tips to make my passion burn again inside.

[@bovinomedia]

I've been into digital painting lately. Trying some different fruits and want to do some animals. It seems to help when I get to practicing gesture drawing a bit too much. Definitely breaks up practicing the same thing over and over and seeing minimal progress. Then when I go back to gesture/figure drawing I can more readily see the results. Great video this week.

[@Javayood]

Thank you marc. It was so ver insightful. I guess I can understand why I enjoyed art more back then, compared to now. You opened my eyes.

[@Novaeverdream]

Man, watching these timelapses is the most satisfying thing ever. It makes me so inspired to try and draw again, and this video was great for me since I sometimes tell myself negative things about my art!! Thanks teach 🎉

[@ZeaOcean]

Wow! That has to be the most extraordinary and unique pose I have witnessed in a space setting. Excellent job on the overall execution of this artwork, which effectively conveys its ✨meaningful message✨ I have great respect for your talent. This art is truly beautiful.

[@Calamity556]

Thank you very much for your videos, Marc Brunet. I have been recovering from a horrible art burnout I suffered last year because I ended up doing practically half of the things mentioned in this episode (Studying but no fun, relating negative feelings to art, etc.) I've been doing my best to doodle just for fun now and your words of wisdom are a big help!

[@greenskies1291]

Will do art forever n the next life n the next💪

[@koikun]

what a nice video.. when I got serious abt art 10 yrs ago, I was often discouraged due to vids & teachers saying that there were certain "right" and "wrong" ways to do [start] things.. constantly shaming, rather than giving constructive criticism. while there are good and preferred things considering properties/structure, anatomy, etc.. beginner artists with new passion shouldn't be told this!! they should be given help-meaning everything this video went over! like how to start their journey in studying art in a way that's fun, suitable to you, and tips on how to pace oneself, and so on! what got me going, was remembering that I'm doing this for me. for fun, and for everything else. I always try to keep myself encouraged and going! I love art.. 💗

[@Junosensei]

I'm definitely seeing the influence of modern anime-style art and internet artists on your work compared to even just a few years ago, when your work was still lingering more heavily on game design work. It's really cool to see how a variety of influences can evolve a person's style and range of output over time!

[@3up3rn0va]

I usually get so bummed out by people’s skill. But recently instead of telling myself. “Wow, they’re so much better than me” to : “I wonder how they drew like that!” That’s helped my mindset a little. Also deleting instagram really helped 😂 I am a hobbiest but I would love to be a famous comic book artist and story teller could be fun!

[@kuva2005]

Used to draw everyday and practice like there was no tomorrow but my goals were to high I burned out in frustration this video was much needed ty ❤

[@tundetokes6927]

Im im 11th grade now at an art school. Ive lost my passion around the second half of the 9th grade. Since then i was struggeling with my drawings, sometimes I enjoyed them, but never finished. Before this, my life was nothing but art and createing and i was expecting much more. Recently i started recovering from this, but i needed this help. Thank you so much for your advices!❤

[@carrotlyn]

Marc do you think at some point you will start teaching how to draw more diverse body types?

[@YTartschool]

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[@carrotlyn]

@@YTartschool hooray!

[@marcassin1034]

For me the best way to destroy my passion fort art and drawing was to go at an art school, paying a lot of money for some little advices you can have for free on internet. They wanted us to do too much work without having the basics. Learning the basics is the key and i think time must not matter when you learn them, everyone is different and you need to find the best compromise between learning and not being overwhelm. When you have too much work to doo in different kind of domain (animation 2D, 3D, animation 3D, english/spanish, etc) you can't focus on one thing, you can't have too much time for basics who are the key. You will spent your time working fast because "deadine is very important" it's a nonsence to impose "deadline" to people who don't even have solid basics to enjoy what they are doing. You just get crushed by time, your work suck, your mind is fucked and to learn its important to have alot of awarness on what you are doing. So yeah take your time and think about what you can improve a bit after each session, each week, each month. It take time, practice but i think if do it well you will not feel so much pain at the point you associate the fact of drawing at "A PAINFULL THING". Today i draw again but he took me 5+ year to found fun again at drawing, what a fucking lost...

[@marselo1316]

At least ur back at it now bro❤

[@charluu1929]

I never study I just listen,watch and try it out my self and experiment.It's fun but it can be frustrating sometimes

[@xPXGx]

Marc, you give GREAT advice. Somewhat related, my father has a PhD and has always said that people should not treat college as a vocational experience. Too many people view higher education as some conveyor belt where they go to school, get a degree and get a job. He believes that people should go to college to learn and to improve themselves intellectually. Anyway, just like with art, the result shouldn't be the only thing an artist cares about. Its the process and journey is what we should cherish. And it shouldn't have to be arduous or painful. I'm also not really a fan of rigid, old school studies. I think you make a great point about how you can learn plenty of skills and fundamentals while drawing what you enjoy. One doesn't have to draw a bunch of cubes and circles to learn about perspective and line weight. They don't necessarily need to attend a formal figure drawing class in order to understand things like body proportions and effects like foreshortening. These things can be picked up in all sorts of ways. And your analogy regarding working out is 100% spot on. That's exactly how I explain art to my non-artist friends. It does require a lot of dedication and practice. But like working out, art also has its warm ups, cool downs and breaks. You don't want to burn yourself out physically, mentally or creatively. One shouldn't feel like they have to be doing art all the time. Balance, moderation and knowing when to stop are lessons some artists, even pros, forget.

[@sugoi694]

Drawing became such a task for me recently. I usually did draw a lot for online currency, I never finished the commissions on time or even at all sometimes because my commisioners gave me such boring ideas that I never wanted to do them. I gave up on doing commisions since I just hated it. Also because of my art teacher not liking my character design drawings which is what I like doing the most. I usually hated art class whenever we'd get a project because my teacher barely gave me any freedom in it. She even said one of my drawings that I liked was a waste of my talent.

[@YourFriendNeaphy]

I remember making the mistake of focusing only on getting better without a specific goal. I always told myself that I wasn’t good enough. This lead to me to stop drawing pictures and only doing anatomy studies (my weakness at that time). Whenever I had time I sat down and drew human mannequins. And because I am a perfectionist I never made any progress. I was never happy with my results. One day I was about to continue my studies. I looked at them. But before I could begin drawing I emotionally felt something tearing apart and even a bit of panic? And that was the moment I stopped my studies and just wanted to have something in front of me, that I can be proud of. I was driven by the stress that had built up inside me these past weeks. But this time I resisted the urge to make every single line perfectly. „Perfectionism is the enemy of progress.“ When I finished I looked at my drawing. I felt something like breaking free from chains. The pressure was gone. I will never forget, how happy I felt in that moment.

[@infiniteraide1642]

Do you have any advice as to how you break through perfectionism? Kind of struggling on that as well

[@YourFriendNeaphy]

@@infiniteraide1642 I rushed myself a bit and tried to ignore lines I didn’t consider as perfectly straight. I tried to just move on and focus on finishing it. Hope that helps!

[@infiniteraide1642]

@@YourFriendNeaphy Thanks for that

[@ruzty2989]

The lesson this video was good, BUT THE ART IS WAYY BETTER, favorite thumbnail of 2024 so far❤

[@VitharPL]

I really needed this particular class. Especially positivity part, cause I did myself much harm on that field.

[@thedarksaucelord1780]

I feel like I have lost some of my drive due to putting off art in the side of my mind and do other things, but it aches my soul when I can't do what I actually enjoy doing. I am making an effort to get back into it and get my comic project and other fun stuff.

[@ManuelSanchez-tt8kd]

I remember having so much fun learning and drawing all day, since I got on the world of commissions in 2020-2021, slowly I just become to lose interest in drawing bcause it was starting to be an obligation for the money, I always remember been doing fanarts, I love that, but once I started on paid works, I didn't do a single fanart or something that I like till this day, so I'm still on that "phase" of trying to recover that love that I had on making illustrations

[@animgatube795]

Animation student here, "gotta" get better to do my final project or else im gonna have to do 3D wich i cant do either, my brain keeps telling me that every drawing i do sucks because i dont like it and its not the level i want and for the past month my art as died, even the character i drew the most and had fun drawing it, as died in my sketchbook, i used to draw form day to day or form 2 to 2 days, now i only draw for work and my art wasnt getting better before and isnt getting better now either. Tried studying anatomy, got frustrated, ditched it, got back and drew the chracters i jsut talked about and a month later here i am after 2 days of staying up crying because my "art" isnt even CLOSE to the level i wish it was even tho so many years have passed but the reason is i cannot focus, i can not practice without forgetting to practice 3 days later and my art is now dead and im back at the point where i draw a ball and i start crying Thanks for reading my little ramble and sorry to write this paragraph on a comment section T-T

[@animgatube795]

I am thinking of quitting art but unfortunatly i got nowhere else to turn to. Its my only choice at the moment to have a proper "chance" at having a job :_D

[@AspieMemoires]

It feels nice knowing habits that just felt good to me to do, was exactly what I needed to do. ❤

[@alfredhoonter5955]

I've been drawing consistently for the past year every day and I've come to learn that I enjoy it but it's definitely not my passion. One of the biggest reasons I do it is cause it's the only thing I'm kind of good at. But it has definitely helped me understand myself a lot. Even if I don't end up becoming a full time artist or animator I'll never stop drawing completely.

[@wiltingrose3186]

Thank you so much I was literally doing all of these and I’ve been feeling myself slowly lose my passion. I’m so glad I found this when I did

[@ypesie]

Hey Marc! I am currently on Term 7 in your art program and working on the worldbuilding project, very epic. I'm just wondering if you'll do more of chroma Island any time soon or is that project ended? I just loved that series so much back when it strated and I rewatch it from time to time as well (:

[@fragglyone7607]

I wish there was a video for art to help people who suffer from old, add, and aspergers.

[@Dekkard5]

I was told both in college and in an art community I was banned from that studying for hours is the only way to ever improve. I was literally told that unless my anatomy and construction were perfect, I should not be drawing my own characters or comics. I never knew I could do both. I'm trying desperately now, for some reason, to get better via your draw better in 30 days.

[@Freeasacloud]

I studied art too much and being perfectionistic made it worse, by repeating the same thing over and over and forgot my goal. Yeah i burned out majorly and forgetting so many things. I still struggle even after getting past burnout and honestly it's not as fun and sparkly as before HOWEVER I know that my love for art is still there, somewhere hidden deep inside, injured and just needs a bit of time and love, but you can rekindle or rediscover it. Just dont give up hope and have compassion towards yourself and your lil art baby like hide and seek, your art baby is just very good at hiding. Love to all who struggle with art and never give up

[@nexusserc]

I had fun drawing in highschool and the art projects in class were fun. After that I discovered twitter and all the artists there, which were pro and already put so much work and time in their skill. Seemed stupid to try to ever get to that level, so I just dropped drawing all together. I would have never had the determination to to that, now its already 8 years since then.

[@MegaZayd1]

I spent a whole day trying to draw a face for a png tuber model Im working on. The first draft sucked the second was better, the third was awful. I felt so bad after the third try I havent been motivated all week. Thanks to you I understand why.

[@aimeefritz9186]

Good timing for this video! For me, relying on art as a means to make money causes me to experience burn out from time to time. I like to think all working professionals stumble across these feelings; especially when working with a client's or audience's vision in mind. Deadlines too. If producing art for a living was that easy, everybody would do it! With this, I take a short break if I can to feel refreshed and resume working. I'm sure all jobs, not just art, come with periods of burn out too Maybe Marc has also had these feelings at some point too? I've heard of other professional artists experiencing burn out or injury from time to time and still enjoy art. It's easy to confuse frustration with a lack of passion.

[@UnderTheMoon3]

Medical college destroyed my passion in art But I’ll be graduating at the end of may hopefully, we’ll see that happens to my passion for art and hobbies after that lol

[@phancanedoo013]

My problem is a complex mixture of "wonderlust" (especially for action), desire for creative expression, envy and plenty of insecurities like fear of failure and me being jaded. When i decide to draw something, i picture action scenes, which i'm especially not good at drawing, i envy the people who can, and for those reasons and more, i keep stopping myself before i even tried. What do i do, when my passion has already been killed? How do i build it up again after i've lost it?

[@amariiiii1461]

Thank you for this video these are actually so helpful and it has inspired to try to do your course again. I bought it last year after graduating college with the mindset of “I need to finish this course in a couple months so I can get a job” and it completely killed my motivation and I stopped doing it even though I was learning from it. I think I will set the more realistic goal of watching the lessons through this year and applying them and practicing them in shorter intervals as this video suggests. Ty again for these videos! I’ve been watching your channel since I started to learn how to draw as a passion over a decade ago ❤

[@OkitaSouji-ht5co]

yo marc, I feel like your hairflow in this video share the same vibe like the japanese illustrator "Rolua". Really appreciate it if you do art studies on more Japanese illustrators cuz their methods are just too godly

[@lemond2007]

Thank you for this video, I finally killed it. Been trying for years.

[@awelinxx]

I recently found my works, which I did a couple of years ago, they were not entirely successful, but back then I didn’t care, it was fun for me to draw it. I still have a desire to draw, to create something new, but it seems as if I took a wrong path. And that somewhere I lost that same passion that I had.

[@animerman2017]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:43 *🎯 Setting unreasonable goals, like strict time limits for skill improvement, can lead to stress and kill your passion for art.* 02:36 *📚 Over-studying without breaks or enjoyment can drain your passion for art; aim for shorter, enjoyable study sessions mixed with personal art to keep motivation high.* 04:27 *🎨 Studying art without a structured approach can waste time and hinder progress; find a good program or teacher to guide your learning effectively.* 06:44 *🚫 Avoid associating negative emotions with art by managing frustration and avoiding comparisons; maintain a positive mindset to preserve your passion.* 08:51 *👀 Observation is a crucial skill for artists; improving your ability to observe details enhances your art and fuels your passion.*

[@jaxeller1]

I have done all of these for the last 20 years. I can concur these do eventually kill your passion. I have reached a point where I hate my art and the creative process. I feel like I have wasted my life creating art. Part of me wants to give it all up, but I know I will regret it if I do.

[@dumbdwei1120]

the speedpaint was so good! it still looks recognizable as one of marc's drawings but it's also got a wildly different style and i really like it :D

[@SonicPrototype]

I did hear most of what you said but that drawing you did in this video was particularly stunning. I was amazed the whole time and had to go back a few times to catch the tips lmao

[@KasperNotTheGhost]

Thank you marc!! Feels like your vids always come out when I need them I’ve been struggling with motivation for drawing latelyyyy