8 Art habits I wish I knew 8 years ago

[@MaggieAbstractly]

No way I came in less than a min 😭

[@samdoesarts]

Uh

[@Rufus-Speedcuber]

@@samdoesartsyou’re not sly we saw that pin 😭

[@th3_spartan]

Ayo?!

[@The_Shrock69]

Pause on that😶

[@singularityraptor4022]

just like me fr fr

[@vlynnart]

“1. Get uncomfortable” *clicks off video for my own comfort* 😂

[@stephaniekatie9]

And that's why you'll never improve, trust me I know by experience.

[@Jezziha]

@@stephaniekatie9 broo it was a joke 😭😭

[@Eli-g6t1t]

⁠@@stephaniekatie9 when u tell your parents a joke and they turn it into a life lesson 😂

[@pillaridha]

@@stephaniekatie9 yes mom

[@lautaroalday7225]

@@stephaniekatie9 Sgt. Buzzkill in person

[@KitsuneHB]

I want to add something - I'm 49 years old and so: 9. You are never too old to learn something or to get better at something.

[@samdoesarts]

Absolutely

[@theConcernedWyvern]

Yes! This is what I tell my older relatives all the time as someone in my mid 20s. I really wish there was more representation of people getting into art or other hobbies later in life. While I started drawing and writing very young, I didn't start some of my other hobbies, like leatherworking or hide tanning, until later in life. You're never too old to learn or try something new!

[@steveotatooed]

I'm 49 and I juat bought my first sketchbol

[@bobuxx1842]

@@theConcernedWyvern PewDiePie kinda proved it too

[@znyxfrain]

Stay strong, grandpa. Your art grand babies need your wisdom

[@yashdeepankar]

😂

[@Llama_22]

Careful not to joke with grandad. He'll die from an art block.🤣

[@ducksoff7236]

I'm laughing because you are probably 45......

[@PerlaKakoun-pr1hj]

Si

[@PerlaKakoun-pr1hj]

​@Llama_22 LMAOOO

[@samdoesarts]

im not actually 31 guys idk why google thinks i am

[@Musicalheart430]

You’re 30? I thought you were like 18-20!!??

[@MangakaLOL101]

I'm a lawyer so how about we talk to Google

[@rameenfatima9798]

haha sure

[@Bluerocksinthepool]

you look 27 ngl. just a simple guess.

[@LJXrot]

Cap

[@th3_spartan]

being okay with imperfection is so important! not all pieces will be a masterpiece and that's okay! having such high expectations of yourself is a sure way to get frustrated and just quit altogether. remember why you started drawing, relax and just have fun!

[@samdoesarts]

Bro is a fax machine

[@Rosa_draws]

@@samdoesartsfr tho

[@DeY-g8k]

فَليسقُط دونالد ترامب (Donald Trump) أشَرُّ الدَّواب بإذن اللهِ العَزيزِ الوَهَّاب؛ إنّ الله غالِبٌ على أمرِه ولَكِنَّ أكثَر النَّاس لا يَعلَمون .. اقتباس: "فاعلَموا عِلم اليَقين يا معشر أصحاب الإنسانيَّة في العالَمين أنّ الثَّعلب الماكِر الشِّرير دونالد ترامب (Donald Trump) هو مَن وراء حروب العالَم المُستجّدة مِن وراء السِّتار حتى وهو خارج البيت الأبيض، وأمَّا الآن فيريد أن يُعلِنها جهارًا نهارًا ويظنّ نفسه القُوّة التي لا تُقهَر ويكيد كَيدًا ويكيد الله كَيدًا، ولسوف تعلمون مَن أسرع كَيدًا أيُّها المُجرِمون؛ بل أنتم وزعيمكم المَكيدون بإذن الله ربِّ العالمين، ألا إنَّ كَيد الله متينٌ ولسوف تعلمون أنت وأولياؤك يا أشَرّ الدَّواب دونالد ترامب (Donald Trump). ونعلَم بِنيَّتك المُبيَّتة تجاه دين الله الحقّ (الإسلام) والمُسلمين، ونِيَّتك المُبيَّتة تجاه النَّصارى المُسالِمين الأقرَب مَودَّةً إلى المُسلمين، ونعلم بِنيَّتك المُبيَّتة تجاه المُسالمين من اليهود مع المُسلمين، ونعلَم بِنيَّتك المُبيَّتة تِجاه كُل مَن يتعاطَف مع شعب غَزَّة المُكرمين، ونعلم بنيَّتك المُبيَّتة تِجاه أصحاب الإنسانيَّة في العالَمين أجمَعين المُتعاطِفين مع شعب فلسطين المَظلومين. ونعلم أنك عَدوٌّ مُبينٌ لكافَّة المُستَنكِرين جرائم حَرْب قَتْل الأطفال والنِّساء والمُستَضعَفين في غزَّة المُكرمة مِن أصحاب الضَّمير والرَّحمة الإنسانيَّة في العالَمين؛ كونك زعيم النِّمس الشِّرير (بن غفير) مُدلَّل المُجرِم (بنيامين نتن ياهو)، ولكن بن غفير هو رأس الفِتنة المُعتَدي على مُقَدَّسات المُسلِمين، ونعلم أنَّك زعيم شياطين البشر من الذين ينهون عن المَعروف ويأمرون بالمُنكَر، ونعلم أنك عَدوٌّ مُبينٌ لكافَّة المُسالِمين مع المُسلِمين من النَّصارى واليهود وعَدوٌ للمُسالِمين مع المُسلمين في الشَّعْب الأمريكيّ، ونعلَم أنَّك عَدوٌّ لَدودٌ لكافَّة الشعوب العربيَّة والإسلاميَّة أجمَعين. ونعلَم أنَّك عَدوٌّ لَدودٌ حَقودٌ على الشَّعْب اليَمانيّ الأبيّ العَرَبيّ، ولكنّي خَليفة الله على العالَم بأسرِه أُعلِنُ مِن وَسط عاصمة الخلافة الإسلامية العالميَّة (صنعاء) عن اقتراب نهاية ترامب (Trump) بأمرٍ من عند الله بِغض النَّظر عن ما سوف يُهلِكُكَ الله به؛ إنَّ الله على كُلِّ شَيءٍ قَديرٍ، مهما حرصت على أمْن نفسك فسوف تعلمُ ويعلَمُ العالَمُ بأسرِه أنّ الله بالغُ أمرهِ وأنَّ عَدوّ الله دونالد ترامب (Donald Trump) لن يُعجِز الله في الأرض ولَن يُعجزه هَرَبًا، ولسوف يعلَمُ العالمُ بأسرِه حقيقةَ قول الله تعالى: {قُلِ ٱللَّهُمَّ مَٰلِكَ ٱلْمُلْكِ تُؤْتِى ٱلْمُلْكَ مَن تَشَآءُ وَتَنزِعُ ٱلْمُلْكَ مِمَّن تَشَآءُ وَتُعِزُّ مَن تَشَآءُ وَتُذِلُّ مَن تَشَآءُ بِيَدِكَ ٱلْخَيْرُ إِنَّكَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ ‎﴿٢٦﴾} صدق الله العظيم [سورة آل عمران]." - 🔴 الإمام المهديّ ناصر محمد اليمانيّ 03 - رجب - 1446 هـ | 03 - 01 - 2025 مـ الموقع لقراءة البيان كاملًا: البشرى الإسلامية والنبأ العظيم

[@itsmeetaleeen]

@@samdoesartsHELP 😭

[@connortheandroidsentbycybe1254]

FINALLY SOMEONE UNDERSTOOD 😭 Edit: That doesn't mean i have to be always imperfect, maybe someday there is a changes of dynamics on my artstyles and less chaotic thus improved.

[@crowbabies]

As a 51 year old artist, I also advocate for the sketch book. It means you are never bored when your friends drag you to concerts and, added bonus, you can judge the venue’s level of security if you can get in without them noticing you carry a pencil sharpening knife.

[@felipevargas2977]

Hahahahah

[@TheGardenStater]

That took a turn in the last line. Lol

[@singhneeraj399]

You should be hire for special security checking team.

[@catdad626]

Subtle humble brag about getting dragged to boring concerts with your ugh so annoying friends

[@konika.s_headspace]

sketchbook supremacy ‼️

[@FyreHeartStudios]

My addition: Discipline beats motivation any day, and often discipline facilitates motivation. Waiting for motivation means you won't get much art done. Disciplining yourself to sit down and do the art regardless of how much motivation you have (or don't have) means you'll do a lot more art, and bonus, once you start you're more likely to keep going and find motivation joins you once you do begin. Great Video, Sam!

[@calmdeadtries]

This. Just what I was feeling right now. I needed this, thank you.

[@FyreHeartStudios]

@@calmdeadtries You're welcome!

[@Flash-FireCC]

I'm a motivational junkie so this just punched me in the gut 😭

[@MyNamesHunter75]

I do feel it's also important to stress taking breaks, yes drawing every day can be really good but I think you should be willing and okay to also take a day off or two and not be super depressed or stressed. Art is mentally taxing especially when learning new concepts you gotta have a nice balance along with proper sleep which I feel most artists and people in general now don't get enough really try and get 8 hours of sleep your art will be better for it, my art when I'm on 3 hours of sleep vs 6 hours is pretty jarringly different and between 6 hours of sleep vs 8 hours of sleep it's also jarringly different, rest and breaks are equally as important because without them we hinder the rate at which we can learn and develop these skills

[@calmdeadtries]

@@MyNamesHunter75 yeah I didn’t want to mention it because I knew that they didn’t mean literally forcing ourselves all the time but moments like right now is to get up from your bed and practice new type of art lol

[@chrissketches4357]

My favorite 60 year old artist swinging out of the gate with very useful art tips that i try to say to myself at times even when get overwhelmed. thank you sam!

[@Llama_22]

I love advice from gramps.

[@PinyaPrince]

1. Challenge yourself, growth doesn’t bloom without work. 2. Use reference and expand your visually knowledge; don’t impart yourself with struggle. 3. Study your inspirations or art that catches your eye (where you want to be as an artist- also buy art books.) 4. Don’t be a perfectionist, you’ll learn better and create better quality this way without dread of getting the “perfect” detail. ( I myself used to struggle with this, I recommend just deadlining yourself) 5. Study your fundies, perspective, anatomy, colour, composition, tone and colour, structure and form. 6. Don’t stay too comfortable with the same medium, it’s in best interest to spread your wings on new lands for once. 7. Be an artist for yourself, DON’T MAKE DREED FOR YOURSELF, social media dose that to you. have fun :). 8. Have a sketchbook😩

[@pearlgoddess965]

tysm! thatz a great list.

[@bored_potato]

Better phrased than the video ngl

[@Annagator-ze8oo]

‘I’m still garbage, but not as smelly.’ I’m gonna use that later

[@damaris5228]

0:53 jokes on you I can ONLY draw with references

[@iryllelintuco9426]

"Mental library?" Don't know her

[@em167]

I was thinking the exact same thing 💀💀

[@ak_h_il]

Same here 😂😂😂

[@Psychalgia]

Thought I was the only one lol

[@damaris5228]

yall are not alone in this

[@-Bella.Rae-]

"Draw for yourself". I've had so many people tell me over the years that I should "do something" with my art, or get a career in that field. I draw because it's fun, and relaxing, and I like to finish something and then just smirk in appreciation. If I do it as a job, for someone else (and I have) it's no longer any of these things. The thing that relaxes me is no longer relaxing, and I just become the most grumpy person.

[@jadab1782]

This

[@MapleA1c]

yes

[@MangakaLOL101]

I'm so happy to see New video because lately I've been watching your 4 years old videos and thank you for doing what you are doing 🫡

[@samdoesarts]

It's insane i been doing this 4 years already 🥲

[@DngnMstrDraws]

The practice of keeping a sketchbook is life-changing. We are physical beings; interacting with physical media changes your perspective. I started the habit of keeping a sketchbook over a year ago and I made sure to date EVERYTHING. Every time I feel that I'm spiraling, that I'm not improving, or that I haven't done much, I go to my old sketchbooks. I flip through them. I see my journey, played out in a book that I "illustrated." Flipping through those pages always rejuvenates me and reassures me that I'm on the right track. There is a reason why people seek out artbooks rather than just flipping through someone's digital files online. The physical connection matters. Thanks Sam, I love what you do.

[@mayalisgame714]

SAM UPLOADED!!

[@sarazkekule6201]

Did he !?

[@janwarry5735]

Sam does upload

[@AroWolfArts]

The being okay with imperfection point is still my biggest and most consistent hurdle, but every now and then, when I've able to push through it a bit, I've instantly had way more fun and was way happier with the end result than I normally would've been.

[@shainagowoo]

the first tip is so true, ever since i was young ive always been trying to drawing things i wasnt capable of, but with my young mind i never had the mindset of "im uncapable of doing this" i never looked at evidence so ig i was sometimes in denial but the mindset of "i can do any of this" without thinking of material and skills is veryyy beneficial

[@Vincent-WL]

"Looking good today" is the most reassuring thing sam's said to us, ever.

[@달영혼]

As someone who transitioned into digital, the tip about mixing up mediums really opened my eyes. I’ve had this urge to keep practicing only on my pc even tho I have a great sketch book and supplies right next to me. Because I’m scared if I do anything traditional again I’ll lose my progress in the digital medium. Thank you!!

[@riddhimaa9633]

Omg I love your art and you cannot fathom how fast I clicked this video. Your videos are the reason I started digital art and infact picked up my pace in traditional art as well!!!

[@EmeraldEire7436]

Instead of saying "I used to be trash" say "I'm so much better now". Be positive.

[@artisticvisions05]

I think one habit that I really love is observing your own old art and seeing how it’s different from what you do today. I think redrawing old art once in awhile is also a really cool thing to do especially with pieces you were proud of so than you can see how it looks with your newly acquired art skills

[@FundamSrijan]

9 - Don't be jealous , take inspirations

[@casneedsapencil]

father sam has provided

[@grahamgodfrey4593]

As a near 60yo artist-wannabe I found resonance in almost all you said, particularly about getting uncomfortable and about dating your artworks as it is a reference on how far you've come. I airbrush airplanes onto canvas and I can see the difference between my earlier works (2 years ago) and my current works by doing most of what you have mentioned. Like the way you present by the way, it's like talking to someone directly

[@TheRealWulfderay]

Thanks, Dad. These are great tips. After a long hiatus I am drawing again, and with the pragmatism of age I have found I am naturally gravitating towards these types of practices. I feel like Ive made more progress in months than I had in years.

[@qxeen_venus]

3:23 I think a video even just listing out the most important fundamentals would be so helpful. I feel like I practiced the obvious ones of perspective and anatomy and color but and missing ones that are equally as important

[@Aviedya]

I feel like the most important thing is just like. If you’re an artist, you know all of this. You’ve heard it a thousand times before. *Try actually doing it*

[@MyNamesHunter75]

One thing I would like to also share from my own journey and that I've heard a lot of people fall into this trap after leaving the beginner stage don't just practice. I feel people stress Practice, practice, practice but really what it should be is practice, play, practice. For the longest time I only really did studies and practice and it really hindered my creativity and joy for art practice then draw something for you applying what you learned from practice and rinse and repeat. My personal art goals for 2025 is finish 2 sketchbooks, reconnect more with my creativity and improve vairious areas of art i've been avoid and am less good at (I hope youtube doesn't delete this comment as it tends to delete 60% of my comments as is and I refuse to write a 3 word comment.)

[@ariannaandiris7141]

As an artist who has been drawing for 8 years at 17 years old, i still consider myself a beginner, it wasnt till 2021 where i found a style of art i like and started digital, i noticed so much progress ever since 2021, and thats because i started using references, but not only that, i found the artist i admire that influence my art style(i technically dont have 1 i actually have 3 but anyway), sam, love2drawmanga, wlop, hanacue, ross draws, arcane and spider verse. I still have a lot to learn even tho some people think my art is unbelievable because i draw in a hyper semi-realistic style, where the skin is realistic but the body and eyes are stylistic. Ty sam for encouraging me to start using references.❤

[@avi.avi.Avi-Avi]

Sam Yang. I would like to kindly show my appreciation for your walls, they're better than most walls I've lived inside, also appreciate the cookies you leave in the fridge outside, very mucu appreciated! Thank you.

[@blue8564]

For me for years I was only drawing portraits because honestly I was scared of moving onto full-body drawings. Turns out when I started experimenting more and drawing poses I got from references it helped beyond just learning that pose. I found my portraits also improved because I began to see a body as more than just a floating head on a sketchbook

[@Aubriel]

I'm so glad you posted this today! I was feeling really bad about struggling to learn the fundamentals and I needed the reminder that perfection is not the goal 🙏

[@r1n-fy9cm]

I am used to drawing with pencil and nothing more, but as time passes, i am trying to draw with water colors and markers, which was a bit unusual at first, but this is the beauty of trying something new, something unusual and unsettling to u, and thats what makes the progress specially and interesting!

[@1matt2cookies]

2:56 SamDoesAnimations!!!!

[@Theespiccy]

Shocking 😂

[@AlainBoudard]

Yeah, awesome 😂

[@LeeMinhoAirFryer-v7l]

You know is going to be a better day when sam upload a video

[@ohome9893]

I don't even post anywhere and I'm still feeling the drag of not drawing what I want. But dude, I did one time- lightning strike of inspiration- I drew a like a dozen referneces of people hugging, never in my entire life have I been so proud of my own art. It wasn't easy either, I'm not good at drawing men or men's faces but everything came together perfectly; all that struggle made it more exciting to me

[@ketai28]

0:00 intro 0:20 1- get uncomfortable 0:51 2- dont always draw from imagnination 1:31 3- learn from others artists 2:10 4- Be okay with imperfection 3:03 5- Go back learn your fundies 3:45 6- mix up your mediums 4:28 7- draw for yourself 5:34 8- keep a sketchbook 6:13 outro

[@catherine159]

Thank you ! So valuable advice. Draw what scares you (love this hahaha) 0:54 I wish I used reference before as well. I love Aaron Blaise style too. 2:15 Perfectionnism: no 3:03 Fondamentals are not overrated 3:59 Traditionnal art 4:29 Yes! I needed to hear that today 5:31 Sketchbook

[@fanbow7775]

0:14 I'm gonna pretend I didn't hear you say that.

[@kupo4914]

The advice for the imperfections is actually really helpful. It does help to be realstic in having the mindset that not every piece is gonna be a masterpiece.

[@stepasidebiaach]

1:28 trash? Definitely, a golden trash bag sam

[@KDD0063]

I have learned something EXTREMELY important from this video. Just you saying " don't try to be perfect" has made me realize I am doing the wrong kind of art. I have always been trying to make everything perfect, exactly how I want it. Now I realize the kind of art I want to do is pixel art. I want to decide every single pixel so that it is exactly how I want it. That is the kind of artist I am.

[@The_Sweetie_doll]

My aunt who’s an artist said to be delusional so you can use it as motivation!! For example say stuff like : “omg? This belongs to a museum!” “Wowie who am I? Picasso?” “You know what? This look amazing”

[@noneofyourbusiness3096]

The dog at the end of the video is beautiful! It reminds me of my dog of 18 years; she was a long-haired chihuahua with the exact same giant bat ears, scruffy chest fur, white socks, and little white spot on the end of her tail, except she was brown and white rather than black and white. It brought tears to my eyes to see a dog so similar... RIP Angel. Thank you for sharing, and bless you both

[@Artsytambourine92665]

4:42 is so real. I’ve posted a couple animatics on KZbin and the only one that has gotten any traction is the one that took me the least amount of time. I literally thought the art was so bad (because of how rushed it was) that I originally didn’t want to post it. Meanwhile, the ones I took a zillion hours to finish and I thought would do well have not done so. But what’s important is that I finished and I’m proud of all of them anyway!

[@Tori_T_Artist]

fr! I threw together a 7 second animation (flat color, no bg) in the span of like 3 hours and that's my top viewed video 💀

[@Zephyr_creates]

Thank you for this. As an artist currently going through art school, drawing for myself and outside of the studio has become increasingly more difficult as my focus shifts to only what the professors are asking of me. Art based videos like this are what keep me going and give me that push of motivation to continue my craft.

[@amateural]

Number 6 was so massive for me. Ive been playing with a toned sketchbook, ink, markers, graphite rendering, and all sorts of other stuff since my motherboard got fried. Ive been drawing "seriously" for 6 years now? And ive *never* put paint into a sketchbook before this phase??? Its SO fun putting some janky thin pen lines on top of a sketch and then just SLAPPING some acrylic on it

[@norine6337]

you know what else is massive? lowwwwwwww

[@Til1DawnCrane]

You are not a failure, you have inspired many. Thanks for these tips! Ima be recommending this to my peers. :D

[@AL_artz]

as soon as i saw you posted i clicked 😭😭😊

[@rinkito.]

The sketchbook with the dates at the pages is so good advice, especially for motivation later on, because I can't express how much of a joy and excitement I feel whenever I open my old sketchbooks and look at them. How much I've learned, how much I have grown up, it's all there and it's really inspiring to proceed moving forward, because my old art is my forever reminder that all that I went through wasn't that useless as a tend to think whenever I'm facing an artblock or other or other difficulties on my way.

[@PriyanshuKumar-hz3cm]

4:16 that's the question which I got asked in my finearts practicals exams! 😅😂

[@tsakeboya]

I second the sketchbook tip. I don't know how people dont have one, for me, it was all I had for some time! Looking back on your old art from years ago is honestly one of the best things you can do for yourself

[@isabellafrantzen1483]

idk if its just me but, when i draw i like to hear music that matches the vibe of what im drawing, fx if i draw jinx, i listen to music that would match her vibe like rock, punk rebellious music. If yk what i mean

[@SlayerAnims]

That's so real I also just drew jinx while listening to Wasteland. Do you post your art anywhere?

[@marek9337]

After watching this I actually got so inspired by what u said that I Immediately started the first real anatomy study of my life and it went great so thank you !!!

[@YesMr-q9j]

Me thinking I'm improved since 2022 Me opening my sketchbook 6:10

[@NancyCampbell-hr5vt]

You’re not a failure Sam, your art is amazing and you’re my role model

[@Random.05]

3:36 I timestamped this so you would see the comment

[@soul-8242]

Thank you Sam ! You’re always an inspiration for me One of the best pieces of advice that helped me improve so much faster is: be messy with your art and don’t seek perfection! It’s okay to start your sketch as a huge mess and then refine it step by step. This mindset literally changed the way I approach my art.

[@aadi._.9071]

30!!!!!!!!, i thought you were 22 dawgggg

[@belivaboy]

It's a joke because Google got it wrong

[@sajilsewpersad2209]

I'm so happy that you made this video Sam! I've been binge watching alot of videos like these lately.

[@Madscorner]

'hi there you look good today. shit" that's how I speak to my crush😭

[@tyramangligot2317]

I'm not a digital artist but your videos really helped me a lot throughout my art journey these past few years... Thank you Sam!!

[@kqool4295]

6:48 HUH?!?

[@amethyst-rp]

Something that has definitely helped me is drawing in pen. Because you can’t erase your mistakes. It forces you to either give up (please don’t) or to look for another creative solution (please do). It’s also forced me to be more conscious of line variation, which has translated to my digital art as well (e.g where lights hits/foreground, use lighter thinner strokes). This also helps show dimension. And experimenting with different pens (e.g. biro vs fineliner) helps you adapt. Something else: don’t just draw with your hand. If you draw with just your hand, it can get sore after a while and you can limit your capabilities because it’s too constricted (if this makes sense?) allowing movement from even your shoulder can help loosen you and your art up.

[@th3_spartan]

The biggest and best art habit of all will of course always be consistent practice

[@RocketApe]

I love your dash of humour and your humble vibe. I appreciate your 8 tips, as I’m just starting out on learning how to draw, and you inspire me to keep going ❤.

[@Cheesebeee]

3:59 paint ain’t cheap tho (I’m broke)

[@Vanskirtta]

😞

[@ChristieSama]

When I struggle with art block or just don't know what to draw I usually look at old art/characters and instantly get the urge to redraw them since I see so many things that I could fix/do better today, it's actually one of my favorite things to do.

[@levuymay7503]

Thanks dad sam 🥰💣

[@randomtinypotatocried]

Switching mediums is the best way I get out of my art ruts. Each ends up building on each other in the long run

[@bibule]

2:28 it’s not that I’m a perfectionist is that I’m autistic with ocd so every little mistake gives me huge distress

[@Chronicle_MV]

Same. Because I want things to work out immediately, it causes me to procrastinate A LOT. Like right now, I should be writing or practicing my drawing skills. But I just don't have the energy/patience to experience failure. It's very disheartening and makes me want to give up sometimes. 😢

[@Dancinglemon]

You can still take steps to overcome that ocd perfectionist side! The main way of overcoming OCD is by very very slowly making yourself uncomfortable and resisting the compulsions for longer each time. Over time your tolerance to using obsessions to cope will grow. I really recommend just using sketchbook and intentionally making something bad. Do it on purpose so you’re not ‘failing’. I’ve got both too and I know how frustrating it is but there are ways to deal with that fear of making mistakes, it just might look a little different.

[@minkyninjaj]

As a recently 32yo who just graduated as a vet (my life has been hell for 7 yrs and I had no free time), I did art things during my break before starting work tomorrow! I've been watching you for like 2 yrs, would do anatomy sketches (like joints etc) that related directly to my studies, which was the only way I was able to justify the time for art.. In December I painted a small picture for my mum for Xmas (broke as hell rn), a portrait of my friends cats, did a sketch of a photo I love of my cat in black pen (my bf wants to frame it 🥰), and I embroidered something for another friend. None of the pieces were perfect but I'm so immensely proud of them and happy to be making stuff, all the tips I've banked from your vids have helped a lot ❤ I'll continue prioritising art when I start working, bc it makes me happy 😊

[@CopyCat-v1i]

:)

[@Sumloveyay]

I just discovered your videos a couple weeks ago, and have been hooked ever since! Thank you Sam for all of your art tips that have helped me step out of my comfort zone with digital art

[@dragonsman4733]

6, absolutely agreed. I've found that when switching to digital drawing, it feels more challenging but in a good way. such as linearting with fineliners instead of digital ink, not only is there not an undo button, but the process forces your brain to figure out how to fix or work around any mistakes. a lot of mistakes I've done in my art actually ended up improving it, due to having to make it look like it was intended, and leaves for a lot of creative freedom.

[@mr.maestro3454]

You're a genuine help. I challenge myself to draw every single day this year to at least practice and learn the fundies, as you praise to call them. Watch an art baby growing up and keep sharing your wisdom through videos, old man. Feel appreciated for what you're doing!

[@pauloalencar6139]

I swear this guy built one of the most wholsome comunities in yt, and I am here for it!

[@portfolio562]

Thank you for the advice - I found this really helpful as somebody getting back into art after a couple of decades. I think your art is amazing!

[@FaneleMbuli-r3p]

Honestly, I needed this. I always wondered why I felt restricted with my art. Now I know that I just need to explore, learn, try and try again. I need to stop being a perfectionist.

[@chameleonmind111]

Goong back to relearn fundamentals is so important!! Ive watched so many videos in the past on perspective and composition but im still struggling with composition so ive been rewatching videos to figure it out. Its so important

[@silentobserver888]

The sketchbook advice and medium switch is true! The tactile feel of sketching pencil and paper is unmatched.

[@alam0rtstar]

as someone who doesnt draw a lot but has the hand for it and wants to improve, honestly this is very useful info. some of your tips are actually new info to me from what i have heard from other artists (like the first one "get uncomfortable", definitely new info). it makes me wanna try to draw more. right now i draw on my sketchbook, but i have planned on going for digital art (right now i just dont have a tablet and dont know when i will). thank you for this helpful video, i appreciate it and will come back to you again, definitely.☺️

[@natalieastravars]

i've heard someone say "get comfortable with being uncomfortable" and it changed my art journey. i'm not there yet, but it's nice to remind myself that you can't be good at everything and you gotta take risks and get out of your comfort zone to grow

[@jooyaee]

No.4 is something I still struggle with since I often don't realize I'm spending too much time on one part of my art and it tends to burn me out xD but the way you worded it simply in a few minutes made me feel a bit better and slightly motivated, thank you for another video Sam 👏🏻

[@melolia8556]

You the first to tell me its good to be imperfection,really helped me.

[@ArtDisk]

Biggest wall of all artists: Perspective

[@jazzibeez]

YIPPEE SAM POSTED!!! i’ve been looking through your art book religiously, i finally got it for Christmas after a whole year! 🤭🤭 it’s been insanely helpful and i can’t wait to watch this video for more tips 😼

[@Cyphira]

i was just struggling to decide what i should draw and praying i wasnt about to go into art block when this popped up…thank you this is going to rejuvenate my motivation

[@ArtofTZU]

Thank you for sharing these useful tips, Sam! Do keep up the excellent works!

[@voramaisnest]

Love this!!! Thank you for all the advice, Sam. I have never liked to limit myself. I love trying new things. I'm also 30 and I'm returning to school for a BFA, so all of this will be great to apply to my studies. Thank you again!!!

[@moandtell]

Thank you Grandpa Sam for all of your wisdom gained over the decades - From someone who is absolutely, definitely not older than you and still very much a beginner 💜

[@PeachAndRoses]

YEY !!! a new video from master Sam !

[@meerubfatima9592]

Your video came out at a perfect time for me. I recently actually started studying art, fundamentals is the main focus for now.

[@meisdixie]

I just wanted to let you know that I've been watching you for almost two years now, and this year I finally started drawing again motivated by one of your rants about how it's never late to pick up the pen once again (last time I drew was in middle school and it was my favorite hobby until I lost myself in studies).

[@Shrimpy]

i love you sam

[@scaramouchworm2874]

One thing for me is that to take breaks, seriously.. i think many artists has underestimated how much important it is to take short breaks in the middle of an art piece, since if you're looking at it for too long it starts to look really weird.. and i mean WEIRD! Another thing is that if you don't like that artwork that you're making you should scrap it, its not worth it if you're going to hate it innthe end, its better to start off clean so you can have a more fresh take on the new piece :)

[@Dummy_1]

Dude the try new mediums one is *SOOO UNDERRATED* , I’m so happy he mentioned it. You should always be looking for something new to try, even if you’re not good at it, or you don’t like it, you won’t like all mediums and that’s OKAY! It’s always great to try a new one, you can always apply those techniques you used in that mediums for others, including digital, don’t be scared to try a new medium and not bring good at it. It’s worth it. Promise. Tysm Sam you’re just that dude.

[@cloudjumpur]

Definitely agree with a lot of these points, it’s good to experiment and learn. Art is such an interactive experience and a lot of people focus too much on the end product than the process itself that makes art “art”.