How To Build An Art Habit

[@kgxart]

I also learnt that mindset "art is my self-care time" is much better than "I must create" - especially with this thought that it should be something portfolio worthy only! :')

[@annmariebarreiroart]

This mindset has helped me a lot now that I have a creative small business! It allows me less stress and my best ideas for my business come from these "free creative" times I make sure to include in each week for myself! ❤❤❤

[@sheilaelias3458]

You're right. I'll allow myself that again. Some years ago I used to have fun drawing, then, my own self destructive criticism made me drift away from practice

[@annmariebarreiroart]

@@sheilaelias3458 I wish you the best and hope you can find that joy again. Sometimes we artists are the hardest on ourselves and can be our own enemy! But changing our mindset can allow us to also be our own cheerleader too! ♥️♥️♥️

[@kgxart]

@@sheilaelias3458 I know how it feels. Please try this method, I'm sure you'll find creating much more enjoyable and free! Fingers crossed! :')

[@CeeJay322]

I « must » learn that mindset 😂😅

[@geisalopes84]

I've always been a fan of "a little is better than nothing" I've had my tablet for 2 years now, and in those two years I've drawn very little; a little out of fear of not knowing what to draw combined with self sabotage. This year, I got to know your channel and your work and since I came back from a short vacation on the beach, I decided to start drawing again and I've been enjoying it a lot. I decided to cut down on the amount of TV I watch and started practicing at least 15 minutes a day. The time has gradually increased and now I'm drawing more and with more pleasure, even if I'm still a bit scared. I've also committed myself, as of August, to drawing a small doodle every day, no matter what, just to practice. And whenever possible, I carry my sketchbook with me. Visits to the park have become much more interesting and fun. 😊

[@MimimooIllustration]

Oh I LOVE that, thanks so much for sharing!

[@sachinkushwah190]

Ohh! I love your words❤❤

[@lydiarose9922]

I didn’t start really drawing until my mid-20s and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Even with a full time job and a busy family life, it’s nice to slow down every now and again and just create something, even if it’s small and silly. Creation is such a relaxing and beneficial habit, never feel silly or like it’s not “worth” it!

[@Skinnychelle48]

Art has become therapy for me, unpleasant moments in my life can be quieted for with a mini Art session.

[@annmariebarreiroart]

As the eldest child of 6, I found that including my siblings in my art practice time was both fun but also kind of kept me accountable since little kids will hold you to activities they are very interested in like painting. My youngest sister is 6 and we still create together even though I no longer live at home. Now I use it as my free creative time now that I create full time as a job! ❤❤❤

[@RaraRemi_312]

That sounds ideal.

[@WatercolorKari]

Love this approach to being consistent. 20 minutes a day makes it feel not only doable but easy! Also, your color palettes for every single thing you create are so beautiful!! I love the joy your art provides us. ❤

[@MimimooIllustration]

Aw that's so kind of you to say!

[@Alicia-zf3nq]

I stopped drawing when I started comparing myself too much to others as a teenager and didn't think my art was as good as that of others. But you seem to have a similar art style to mine and even the drawings you thought were less great looked great to me, so I think I needed this video to motivate me to pick up drawing again. Thanks for encouraging me to go and rediscover an old hobby! :)

[@misspoes8362]

What a great start ‘starting small is a great way…’! Thank you.

[@AnggiSahamCantik]

I use the same approach to train my writing muscle. I write 1000 words/day every week day. That's it. If I write more, that would be a bonus. And it goes a long way.

[@pammoore3447]

I needed this today. Creativity has been missing from my life for years, and I waste so much time on pointless things. Your art is lovely ❤

[@danielagallego9875]

I'm grateful that I can find time to do art during my work day, typically during breaks. It really is my "me time" and keeps me relaxed and happy, and therefore more productive!

[@shonadocherty657]

Of all the "just spend some time drawing everyday" videos I've watched, yours had some ideas that I've never heard before. Nice video and I love your sketches. Thanks.

[@beauteoussounds1156]

The meowing lion had me rotf😂🤣 Thank you for sharing your process!❤

[@MimimooIllustration]

😂🦁💖

[@Phianett]

it was so cute!! 😹

[@jwaliaaa]

Love the positive outlook you expressed if not being able to stay consistent or not making "great art" all the time. I felt like you spoke to my inner child when you mentioned that. Thank you so much for the positivity you share and motivating us to follow our passions♥️💕🤗🤗✨

[@D3M0320]

The abstract scribble is my favorite! It’s how I’ve made some of my best work.

[@Sonnenshyn]

Thank you for all the inspiration. As a mother of three and being self-employed, I sometimes have a lot of time to paint, and sometimes none at all. It's been over a month since I last painted. But I’m going to make it part of my evening routine again and dust off my sketchbook. Thank you very much for your video. Sunny greetings, Chrissy

[@ThepurrrBlog]

Thank you for this comment

[@fumiscorner3793]

Thank you for sharing how you started in the beginning. It motivated me to continue developing my drawing skills. Nothing is instant and someday I will be able to draw something beautiful too. 😊

[@annaz.9076]

I have been building my creative habit for about two years now. I encountered an art block maybe twice but was able to get back on track. Right now it is hard for me NOT to draw/paint something every day. So from time to time I have to intentionally stop for a few days because I am kind of a workaholic type. Some of my thoughts on this topic: 1. Be careful about so called daily challenges. I think it is necessary to set some time limits or other restrictions. Last year I did a 100 day challenge and wanted every piece to be really nice so I spent several hours every night on it and totally burned out. 2. I think it is great to find little pockets of time for art BUT sometimes I feel like I do not learn anything from doodles (I know, not true). That in order to improve I need a challenge or a bigger project. But of course to do a little something is better than nothing. 3. Small sketches did not teach me to work on something for a longer period of time with pauses in between sessions. I feel this urge to complete everything really fast and am not patient at all. I need to work on that. 4. I think if it is possible, it is best to switch between bigger projects and small fun drawings. Both processes teach us many important things. I don't know whether it is really possible to do only small pieces for a long time and then jump into something big without any experience with this type of work. I am sure some people can do it, I would just feel really anxious I guess.

[@DrawingwithAngie]

For a long time throughout the years I didn’t spend my time drawing, but now I do it everyday and I spend like 2-3 hours (some days even more). I haven’t burned out yet, and I’m doing it for more than a month now - when you love doing something, time really doesn’t matter ❤️

[@CreativeSteve69]

I have been out of a slump lately with not wanting to draw or paint. Due to mostly school resumed just recently for me. But I am thankful for this video filled with great tips Mimi. I'm going back to my roots this semester of learning art history from the old westernized n vicotiran era. which has been fun so far for only a week of being in class. I'm definitely gonna try and find 20 minutes between school days to draw now and see where that takes me. :)

[@amberherrod6110]

Starting small is a great way to achieve something big….. love that saying

[@alyssaaa1317]

Omg your drawings are TOO CUTE!!

[@malurus_]

i started drawing again a little most days back in july and i feel so much better and more confident. i used to get so upset that when i would draw after a 6 month break id feel pressure to be perfect and if it didnt come out the way i imagined it i'd just stop and take another break. i wasted 8 years that way.

[@dakshagiri]

That’s it! This is the video I needed to push me into a daily art habit! Thank you Mimi❤

[@Marzumur]

This video was so timely for me! Thank you so much, this was inspiring! I have been hoping to start a small daily habit but have been overwhelmed by all the ”shoulds”. Now I think maybe start with the topic list and set the timer for 20 minutes.

[@yvnmlln3794]

glad i found this video. it’s been more than 5 months ig since i last did art for the reason that my focus in on my studies. plus the fact that art isnt my career field so yeah, this is really a good way to have something peaceful in my day.

[@purplepumpernickel]

Your videos are useful and inspiring, and your words are encouraging and kind. I learn a lot from your simple and smart approach to creating art. 🙂

[@pppotatoes]

Thank you so much for this video! I love your philosophy on this topic. I recently started working 15 mins/day for art into my routine (inspired by another video of yours!) and it has been really beneficial. I probably only actually do it 4 or 5 days out of the week, but that’s way more consistent than before lol. It’s made me more likely to experiment with what I draw and has helped take a lot of the pressure off.

[@Allison--]

My art habits have changed a lot over the years, but I think the one I found the most fulfilling and consistent for me personally is to draw on one page in my sketchbook a month, along with other art goals in between. I found that with each page filled is another creation that wouldn't have happened if I didn't make the time for it. Plus it gives me motivation to actually finish a sketchbook and move on to my other sketchbooks that are currently collecting dust.

[@peregrination3643]

"I draw a lot of flowers and I haven't gotten into trouble yet." That almost made me laugh. Ironically, the only artsy criticism I've had from IRL interactions are a few people looking at my photography and say "where are the people?" or "why are they all flowers?" Especially back in the day, I liked having pure nature scenes or maybe a barn, path, or cabin. These days I am more willing to have more outdoor lifestyle elements for a full, storied scene, but I'm still primarily about botanical environmental portraits--photography or traditional art.

[@MimimooIllustration]

It's funny how when we specialise in something people will ask why we aren't doing something else!

[@earthkindsanctuary]

​@@MimimooIllustrationIm struggling with finding a name for my new art channel can you do a video about coming up with a name. It's so hard!

[@sleverlight]

why care about ppls opinion just do you

[@heyjennylee]

I love your videos, Mimi. They're so inspiring and down to earth. I'm trying to get back into my art process by carving a little bit of time out of the workday between meetings. Thank you for what you do!

[@Verdadesquesanan]

I am not an artist in this regard but musician. I’m enjoying so much watching your videos. I also saw your class in skillshare ! I loved it 😍

[@creativewah]

I don’t currently have a consistent art habit. Love the idea of committing to 20 minutes a day! Thanks for sharing! 💛💛💛

[@Ahonui77]

Same here. This video may just be what I needed to get started.

[@sylviaoktavia168]

Agreed 💯

[@messypassions]

That lion was superb😍Exactly you said it..Even l struggle brainstorming as to what to draw.But recently l got into diamond art painting and now l feel much relaxed. In between l do try to scribble some paintings too.Thanks for the video💕

[@jessummerart]

Squarespace is taking over all of these art channels. I’m tired of hearing about them. Their websites are expensive lol

[@michelelindsey4328]

I started doodling this summer. Then found Zentangle Art. Now for my self care I take time to draw or color on a coloring page. I love the 20 minutes time idea.

[@AutumnHathaway]

All ✨great tips for encouraging a🎨 creative routine. We are all natural makers and finding time for it is always satisfying.

[@claudiafabri3]

I really liked your suggestion of drawing by minutes!!! I usually draw every day, however, I don't usually keep track of time, from now on I'm going to put it into practice. Thanks for sharing.

[@amandalerp]

This is so inspiring for a daily art habit ❤ I do mixed media and paper crafting, this is very helpful thank you so much!!! 🌸

[@leonorainezj2125]

I relate so much to what you told us in the beginning but this video was actually so motivating! I hope I can stick to allowing myself just 20 mins to make art a day. Thank you

[@KristaDianeSM]

A much needed reminder! Thank you soooo much! I appreciate how transparent this video is.. more power to you! ❤

[@fellowsentientbeing6665]

I love the tulip with a worm!

[@shilpab9939]

Its amazing 😍i was in dilemma to practice doodling in my daily routine as a self care habit but unable to understand how to put it schedule but your suggestion made it easy for me now thank you so much❤

[@nmengchong620]

Thank you, I needed this. I stopped drawing 2 years ago, because of depression. I’m going to try 20 minutes a day. Greetings from Malaysia.

[@paulhaynes9306]

When I’m stuck I find that by starting by scribbling a few lines then looking what you can turn that into is fun, even if it turns into a 3 legged elephant giraffe 😊

[@chinmayapattnaik8416]

Thanks a lot Mimi ! for such a "Big Motivation explaining us in a very sweet & simple way" 😊 Lots Of Love from India ❤ !

[@patriciatoscano8119]

This is just what i needed today. Thank you.

[@angelagrimes8237]

I may not do art everyday but what helps me do that is to Draw my day art journaling. This is based on Samantha Dion Baker’s method! Thank you for this great blog reminder that a little bit goes a long way!

[@veronicacolin9941]

Thank you so much for this video ❤ it spoke so much to me and it felt I saw it at a right time because I’ve been going thru a lot recently.

[@jaberjaws00]

This is a good idea. I love all the drawings

[@shrutiguha9710]

A much need motivation on end of a month to start of a new month with new thoughts. Thanks Ma'am

[@Oyster_Man]

A lot of this lines up with James Clear's atomic habits. Big things come from small consistent effort over a long time. I used to basically do what you described, but my life got so hectic and difficult for the last 5 months. I feel like I let myself down. I want tonget better. Thank you for this video, I think it helped open my eyes to something.

[@RaraRemi_312]

I reckon those cute crayon doodles would look a great design on dungarees/jumpsuits - they remind me of those designs on Lucy & Yak and Run & Fly

[@adamthorntonillustration9281]

Mimi, I really appreciate these videos you make. To be reminded of all this, along with understanding your difficulties which mirror my own, is a real inspiration with my own illustration journey. Vert best wishes to you. Adam (Sheffield)

[@Chevygirl1220]

I love your personality, and your art ❤️

[@marlibeestudio]

Thank you for sharing this 💛 This was the video I needed 🌼

[@LisaSonora]

Being able to create in just minutes a day, regularly changed my life! ❤

[@endahayu1407]

Mimiii thank you so much for this heartwarming and thoughtful reminder... I inspired alot by you and your art since a long time. ❤❤❤❤

[@myriamarmenta2523]

A really encouraging video. Thanks for the recommendations and sincere motivation :)

[@mandyxu7095]

Thanks for your idea. I will give it a try.

[@shellypayne8402]

Thank you for this lesson!

[@CoraThompson-n9k]

Hi! Enjoyed your video. Many great ideas. Much encouragement. Thanks for sharing. Love your art!❤

[@hanichay1163]

Love your pencils. Working on keeping little art kits everywhere I am.

[@kushlanim]

Thank you for this ❤

[@sushmaramakrishnan823]

I am not an artist but just loved this Video ❤ Watching this itself calmed my mind. Your art is lovely ❤

[@nataliasjoy]

Such a nice video! I am really inspired now to commit to it more:) Thanks!

[@SH-tl9dd]

Time isn’t what stops me it’s actually the desire to learn how to draw but without finding the right source yet

[@ksrt2654]

I would be incredibly proud to show off 'doodles' like that!

[@estrategacreativa]

4:24 she thinks: is "Bad art" Me: its adorable :3

[@lakshmidevi5756]

Ma'am could you please share details about the sketch book you are using also the pencils and pen details

[@DDtwerty]

Love the way you present ❤🎉

[@kalifusch]

I like this concept a lot - not making art for a purpose other than the making itself! And making it digestible, too - I think sometimes I'm in the mindset that I must do a big project when I sit down to create, but that's rarely necessary for the satisfaction of doing art. As an aside, I *love* that patchwork sweater! Where did you get it?

[@MimimooIllustration]

Yes! Sometimes doing smaller projects is more satisfying than big ones maybe because we get small doses of progress. And thank you - it's from an Australian shop called Ghanda (got it a couple of years ago though)!

[@Kimberley81]

Thank you so much for this - I find it hard to turn perfectionist brain on, but if I have a routine, this is important for me to devote time to.

[@s4segnoray]

Very inspiring. Thank you for your insights.❤

[@rovelynabarico1042]

Love❤❤❤❤more of this🎉🎉🎉so great to start a day😊

[@лунныйкот-в3у]

спасибо за ваше видео . Лайк и подписка. Начала рисовать скетчи. Попробую рисовать каждый день. Спасибо за вдохновение.

[@mariannewilson753]

This is wonderful! Many thanks. ♥️

[@laurenvonduyke-dadmun9928]

This is such great advice for lowering the barriers to creativity and just getting started. I draw daily because it's really the very best thing for me to do. One book that I do recommend is "Art Before Breakfast" by Danny Gregory. This is especially good for people who want to establish a practice of drawing from observation. (Full disclosure, most of my drawing is imaginative "doodling".😻)

[@MimimooIllustration]

Great recommendation - thank you!

[@KazuhaKaedehara-yr9nf]

That is actually brilliant!! I never thought of that 🤔

[@Seema.Ashwina]

What a cute drawings. I really want to learn to draw. But i dont know where to start. And i also feel it needs to be perfect. I hate that thought that i feel that way. But this video help.

[@TT97781]

Que bonito. Siempre dibujo flores, pero necesito inspiración. Lo que dibujas es muy lindo.

[@allisonsedar]

Wow I just uploaded a video a few weeks ago about this same thing!! I got in 84 hours of drawing time last year from drawing 20 minutes a day. So wild to see you coming to the same conclusions I did!

[@hact_888]

thank you for the inspiration and for the aesthetic voice

[@jobashree9723]

Thank you❤ ☺

[@Sketchbook_Storiez]

Thanks for the inspiration.❤

[@lumentia6576]

Thanks I needed to hear this! I‘m trying to get into drawing and a prompt list has really been helping me 💜 Can I ask what sketchbook you used in the video?

[@veroniquehogan]

I would like to make art more often but I have dedicated Wednesday evenings to making art. Our local art council has a « maker night » in their studio so. It’s my « non negotiable » Art time every week.

[@violet_30_11]

What would a person do when they don't know how to draw anything? I mean I love to draw and I can draw but seeing tutorials or something... I don't know why.. I don't know any basic or should I say I'm not good with colours. In this video I saw how beautiful and cute those drawings of yours looked, it looks easy but if i try to do them i don't know what to do, how to do, what colour to use... I can only do sketching but I want to learn colouring too 😭, it's like y'all genuinely seem to know how to draw something or colour something but I don't know, you guys can see something and draw & colour it, if I see something I don't know how to draw that, the reason I can't doodle my life in art, help me 😭💔

[@Sharperthanu1]

How to draw anything: From the front: Measure the paper or canvas you're going to draw on and draw a vertical line (lightly) along the exact center of the paper or canvas.Working from a photograph of what you want to draw from the front: Measure and draw a vertical line down the exact center of the picture of what you want to draw (from the front and also draw the line lightly to be erased later).Now measure everything from that center line so that your entire drawing of that person,animal or object is drawn symmetrically.This is how Leonardo da Vinci drew things.Please don't trace pictures to use commercially from someone else's photograph without permission because you could later be sued for infringement of copyright

[@Sharperthanu1]

Draw from a photograph from the front first draw a vertical line (lightly) down the center of the paper or canvas.The draw a line down the exact center of the picture (also lightly) to be erased later) of what you want to draw.Then measure everything exactly from that center line making sure that the drawing of the person or animal or object that you are drawing is symmetrical. Please don't trace your picture from someone else's photograph without permission because you could be sued later for infringement of copyright

[@JoyceChow]

Loved this! Thank you so much for sharing x

[@YreldaFernandez]

I'm new to your channel and I also love drawing art ❤

[@mariamsherifsabri5858]

Love your sweater ❤ where can I get one

[@Lovebugsart]

Thank you! This is very helpful 🤗

[@capricornqueen90]

Nice thank you for the advice 😊

[@prakeetisarkar8717]

Mam i can draw with some references but when there's a blanck space i can't even imagine my drawing there. Means i can't draw without anything as reference like something infront of me or any picture. What can i do mam? please guide♡

[@libfuzzy4629]

Beautiful

[@lilyotv9767]

Thank you for this!

[@enpasionarte]

4:22 😂 meow!

[@Everythingplanty7]

Thanks for this! ❤

[@akku_ed]

Hey are you a full time illustrations designer?

[@shimwe30]

So cute❤