5 steps to becoming a better self-taught artist | How to create your learning plan

[@longstrideillustration]

Have you been an artist since childhood or did you pick it up later in life?

[@laurasantos6126]

Hi Chloe! Love your work, and my art path it is almost the same as yours. I did not find the PDF file in the description box, as you mentioned in the video. Could you you please tell me how can I get it? Thank you so much!

[@longstrideillustration]

@@laurasantos6126 that's cool, I love hearing where people are at in their art journey, and we're not alone. The link is in the 'RESOURCES' section, "Free PDF of my learning plan sample & template ...." just a bit more scrolling down after the description and you'll find it

[@bigblue6917]

I did art at school but I was led to believe that a career in art was not for me. Turns out that thousands of artists are now doing what I did, urban sketching, and I was just ahead of my time. Anyway, as they sat better late than never.

[@dianeo]

I always loved creative activities but never took art seriously until senior year in high school. I went to college (not art school) and majored in art but felt I didn't learn a lot, especially in the commercial art field. I floundered along for decades, doing art in my spare time. Now I do it for enjoyment/therapy.

[@SpottedJournal]

artist since childhood.. and only come admitted it's something I want to take more seriously! it's my first time seeing your content and I'm totally resonating with this! I found myself rushing into fundamentals.. but actually it's my purpose that i needed to identify - kinda like life.. find my why, what and how. I look forward to hearing your other tips.

[@toricaple1327]

You Are Inspiring! I am almost at retirement age. I chose a career in nursing; however, always aspired to be an artist. From a young age…I always had coloring books, crayons, paints, and hobbies. They were my comfort. Over the years I popped in and out of projects…longing to improve my knowledge base but lacked the time with my busy schedule. I plan to retire in June 2024. I love all things botanical,wildlife, and landscape. They are all breathtaking to me. I wondered how to proceed with my goal…and this video laid that out nicely for me. Thank you. I look forward to your future videos. I love pen and ink style. Thank you for all the work you put into organizing this information. ❤❤

[@longstrideillustration]

Great! I'm glad that the information is valuable and perfect timing! Thank you for watching and I wish you the best with your transition... perhaps to full-time artist 🙂

[@Skatelifefool]

Good luck and enjoy making some art

[@hasnaalaman1281]

were the same. I'm currently working as a full time nurse, arts is always be my comfort. its really hard to balance work and hobby. since my work requires my time so much it also includes household responsibility.

[@pamelaj1226]

I’m chiming in. I am recently retired nurse. It’s a pleasure to return to creative endeavours.

[@Yomi-san]

I had drawn and painted from an early age, did well at school and went to art collegé then completley dropped anything art related until I took early retirement. It feels strange that I was trained to use the GROW coaching model and set smart goals for others but, until your video, did not think to apply it to my rediscovery of an old passion. Thanks again Chloe!

[@longstrideillustration]

True! There's an old expression in French that translates something like: "the cobbler's children run around barefoot" ... essentially meaning that we offer our best skills to others yet rarely to ourselves.

[@collmarz]

This is very helpful and wise advice. Thank you.

[@jdhayes]

Chloe, thanks for putting this together. It is well thought out and comprehensive, but it is also concise and easy to understand, so you can get to executing your plan!!

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear. All the best executing your plan 😀

[@marinokeyhorn7996]

As both an education student and self taught artist this is the most inspiring video ever

[@longstrideillustration]

Oh wow, that's great! So kind to say, thank you 😀

[@julieodonnell8433]

this is brilliant information so glad i found your platform .

[@longstrideillustration]

Glad you enjoy it! The blog usually has additional info and links to resources, if you haven't already had a look (my website is a little slow right now but to be improved in the near future): longstrideillustration.com/blog/

[@DrCarolFrancis]

I think your work as a teacher is amazing and would love to see more of your creations.

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you, I now have a course (and more to come), you can watch the Trailer here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3vTlIiEmpeDfck

[@somosnicas]

Chloe, you are a joy to listen to. Your voice, pace, and as previously stated, so practical. Again, thank you for sharing these tools and suggestions. And I love your pen and ink work.

[@longstrideillustration]

I appreciate that, thank you so much. If you've not visited my blog yet, I share additional information, and update my website regularly with new tools and resources: longstrideillustration.com/blog/

[@Borahae-vo6gx]

Thank you so much for the learning plan! I feel like it’ll really help me! 💜 I really appreciate your videos!

[@longstrideillustration]

I'm so glad!

[@samanthajoseph8005]

Thats extremely helpful, thank you for putting that together

[@ioanna.]

Thank you!!💜

[@ElieBeth___]

This was great! I’m in the same position as you. Even though everything you said wasn’t new to me, having it all chronologically laid out like you did made it so much clearer 😂 thank you!!!

[@longstrideillustration]

I know what you mean! Making the video helped me streamline the whole process even more. Glad that you found this useful 🙂

[@ketk1420]

Chloe, I like your 5 steps, simple and great vid, thanks!

[@jomarieolander4159]

Thanks Chloe! Your videos are very clear and straight to the point. I’m just beginning to focus on improving my illustration skills and this video is very helpful as I create my own learning plan (which I did not think to do before). You sharing this information in such a clear way has saved me from proceeding aimlessly. Thank you! I look forward to subscribing to your channel and learning more. God bless.

[@longstrideillustration]

Fantastic! Glad that you found this method for a learning plan effective. Good luck with your illustration practice and thanks again for subscribing!

[@dianeo]

Having a plan and some sort of structure with self-discipline seems the best way to reach your goal. Back in my days of college age naivete, I thought it would all just fall into place once I got my degree. Oh, boy.... 🙄

[@Bennettillustrations]

This was insanely helpful. Thank you

[@jayirwin]

This is so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@longstrideillustration]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@KwaidanJunior]

Great lessons and nicely executed and understandable 🎉love your teaching style. Keep going

[@longstrideillustration]

Thank you! 😃

[@artb4housework]

Thiiiiiiiiiissssss is what I needed!! Watching the video was an aha moment for me thank you!

[@longstrideillustration]

So happy to hear! Often, we have all the knowledge we need, it's just getting feedback on how to organize the information in a way that makes the most sense for where we're at in that moment in time/life. At least, that's how I felt when I wrote the script for this video, organizing thoughts in a sequential way.

[@Mr59Kenzo]

enjoying and feeling motived by your videos to get back to creating art I've been drawing all my life, left handed. I had a stoke a while back and lost the use of my left hand so have to re-learn with my right hand now. thank you for your video's

[@longstrideillustration]

I'm happy to hear that my videos are motivating you to get back into art. I'm inspired by your courage to re-learn using your other hand, it's a testament to the expression "when there's a will, there's a way". Thanks for making my day! All the best.

[@Jay-ql4gp]

Thank you!

[@longstrideillustration]

You're welcome! 🙂

[@kirkroberts3795]

Love sketching

[@dhampirraj]

Hi! I loved your video. I'm obsessed with your content. Thank you so much for sharing it and inspiring me. Are the PDF still available? I couldn't find it in the link

[@longstrideillustration]

Hi! Thank you. Yes, the link is available - it's on my blog: longstrideillustration.com/five-steps-to-becoming-a-better-self-taught-artist/

[@bigblue6917]

Thanks, Chloe. That is very helpful. As it happens I am looking at distant learning arts courses with the Open College of the Arts here in the UK. They do a number of arts course at foundation level but I am taking a look at either drawing or illustration. There is even the opportunity to take it up to degree level if I wish.

[@longstrideillustration]

That's great, sounds like you found a good fit for your art goals. All the best! 😀

[@bigblue6917]

@@longstrideillustration Thanks. Now I have to decide which course.🤔

[@juicedgoose]

​@@bigblue6917 I'm so happy you commented here. I'm in England and haven't heard of the Open College of Arts before, just looking at the website is firing me up. Many thanks and wishing you all the best for your studies!

[@InscrutableObjects]

I've just started my journey on learning how to draw. I love your videos and blog posts. Thank you so much for sharing them. Where can I find the learning template PDF you mention in the video?

[@longstrideillustration]

If you don't mind navigating down to the description, there is a Blog article with additional info and links to everything, if the PDF is not in the description. Sometimes it's hard to find the description text on a mobile or tablet... look for 3 dots by the title.

[@KariAndresen]

Great information. I've recently been trying to make a plan, so this is very timely for me. :)

[@longstrideillustration]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ariane-qq9co]

Your learning plan helped me so much thank you. Could you please tell me the resourses you used for your modules? Xx

[@longstrideillustration]

Glad it was helpful. If you wouldn't mind navigating over to my website, there you'll find a comprehensive list of resources: longstrideillustration.com/tools/

[@stellavalim3683]

Great information.

[@longstrideillustration]

Glad to hear, thank you!

[@marcelohenriquedasilva6465]

Thanks.

[@longstrideillustration]

You're welcome 🙂

[@cancer4cure483]

Mmmmm... Nikopol Trilogy, nice)

[@longstrideillustration]

oh, Enki Bilal! I have one of these books - stunning work!

[@cancer4cure483]

@@longstrideillustration You have a great taste, I'm also a big fan of Katsuya Terada, "Monkey King" is a masterpiece.

[@juicedgoose]

I'm constantly trying not to compare my knowledge and skill to my heros. It always leads to crushing self doubt and giving up for weeks at a time. Do you have this issue? If so, how do you overcome it?

[@longstrideillustration]

I can relate to what you're saying. For years I didn't even practice (25 years!) from discouragement of not being able to produce a graphic novel the way I envisioned (I wanted to draw like Grzegorz Rosiński). Now, I aim to focus on only a few fundamentals at the time as I improve those skills and build my visual/mental library. I then move on to the next skill when the execution of each fundamental becomes more natural.

[@juicedgoose]

@@longstrideillustration Many thanks for your answer. I've written it down and stuck it on the wall next to my desk for the next confidence crisis🤣 Related to the confidence issue I've also fallen into the trap of watching too many KZbin videos and getting too far ahead of myself, which only leads to overload and confusion. Your channel is exactly what I needed to find, just when it needed to be found. You're a great teacher.

[@longstrideillustration]

@@juicedgoose Awe! That warms my heart, thank you.