Struggling with Motivation as an Artist - Asking Pros

[@ProkoTV]

What motivates you to draw?

[@sobo4676]

ABSOLUTELY Karl kopinski, he's insanely good

[@autisticbot6904]

Artists like you motivates me.

[@sinserosinisero9759]

My family of engineers and doctors

[@nassouhhaitham8406]

Seeing others artwork..and their personal works...so i want to do the same thing and try to find something i can put in more effort

[@nicepasta565]

The characters that I want to put onto paper

[@mothandpodiatrist9073]

I feel like for a lot of us low motivation is not about energy levels, laziness or lack of inspiration but because of fear. The act of drawing poses so many microscopic choices and choosing incorrectly could end in failure. Oftentimes I would have a colored thumbnail sketch I had decided on but I would immediately start procrastinating when I had to begin the "final" piece. A useful trick I found when I was afraid of drawing was to create a new layer called "Test Layer" or "Attempt 1" and just draw on that while giving myself no pressure to make anything good. Since quality no longer mattered, there was no longer any reason to be afraid. Sometimes I would delete it and that would be fine but more often than not I would end up renaming that layer to "sketch", and there wouldn't even be an attempt 2.

[@nashineworks8318]

Moth and Podiatrist nice one! I think and do the same it really helps to relieve the anxiety

[@joelbaker1380]

omg tbh this is my fave comment! thank you

[@joelbaker1380]

bc i so agree its about me being too much of a perfectionist and making a final piece is overwhelming and paralyzes me. i start alot of drawings/paintings and then get scared to finish them lol

[@AiSakurai]

This applies to me as well. I procrastinate when I feel that my idea isn't been apply to the work I'm working even it was just half way done. I'm already started to think that I inherited the perfectionist side of my mom. hehehe

[@Wubsaurus]

This is a great idea.

[@leonardoromero2000]

The one who said "just get bored" is the comment I liked most.

[@ghenesapaulma1963]

Me too. It was like an eye opener of "Holy damn, never thought of that."

[@ultikillerrrr]

I watched the whole video but I didn't see who sayed that, or I probably missed it, can you guys timestamp it for my dumb ass?

[@nowhere.to_go7335]

@@ultikillerrrr 14:43 there you go :D

[@MichelSchallenberg]

It's actually the same thing Neil Gaiman talked about in an interview: The method of sitting down and allowing yourself ONLY to either do nothing or start working. As he put it, "staring out of the window becomes boring after a while, and ideas start coming"

[@renookami4651]

When you think about it, all those workout/walk/run advices are basically that aswell. Do something that let your brain free to think, free from the overstimulation of whatever media you'd isten to or watch "to take a break" and it will start thinking on the solutions. It's just like how some people "only have ideas when they wake up from sleeping" like if they miraculously had an inspiration. No, it's just that for most of them it's the only time they allow themselves to give some free space to their brain and "do nothing", so of course they start thinking while getting asleep and resume thinking when they wake up.

[@mattiaskarlsson9302]

My mentor would kill me for admitting this, but I actually like not feeling motivated all the time. I don't like the idea of becoming a conveyor belt who does nothing but draw, I want to watch movies on occasion and go out for some coffee bread, or just lean back and listen to the rain falling on the roof. I struggle through it, but I feel good knowing my body simply won't let me become that kind of person who locks himself up and never does anything but work.

[@philmehrart]

Good point, I always get concerned when I feel I'm not doing enough but nothing wrong with kicking back and taking a break

[@Yurikon3]

Id say there is difference in investing to one's trade and sacrificing one's soul for it. I guess it is this story of "suffering" artist which makes people take even pride in burn-outs even if it is just foolishness.

[@NihongoWakannai]

Sure, you won't be motivated *all* the time, but sometimes you have a job to do by a deadline and need some way to push through the lack of motivation so you dont disappoint the client and hurt your reputation

[@dungofrungus7659]

I think yours is a good attitude to have though. I really despise how people idolize someone who does nothing but sit alone all day, usually at the cost of their mental and physical health, have no friends, never see their family, just to produce art. Then they go on about how they would never be this good at art if they never destroyed their wrist and have carpal tunnel syndrome. These people generally have very bad social skills too even if their art is amazing. I think its a good way to produce really generic content if you never go outside or live some kind of life beyond just drawing. I feel like really interesting characters and stories are usually based upon someones life experience, and if someones life experience is doing nothing but being an anti social hermit, how interesting of content can they possibly produce.

[@BloodyGir7]

I think it depends on what each person enjoys doing. If a person enjoys drawing a lot. Then go ahead. Work on your art all the time you want. But if for you there are more things you want to invest your time on and you can do it go ahead too. But I don't see anything wrong with both ways to do things. It's more about how each person is

[@blenderguru]

Great advice! I love the idea of asking the same question to multiple professionals to get different perspectives.

[@R.K.994]

Andrew da guru

[@Mar-hq9bm]

Did not expect you here lol

[@Ron_Sensei]

The donut guru is here wow

[@whiskeyclones7161]

Having a mental health issue complicates this, especially considering one of the main symptoms is lack of motivation to get up, let alone draw. I wish there were more resources for creatives who struggle with this.

[@otto9699]

Same

[@anayelisoria37]

Exactly, it's really hard when besides burn out or lack of motivation you're struggling with depression, I've been out for walks, watched movies, take naps and baths, turn off the phone and guess what?....I'm still dull and uninspired

[@Merahki3863]

As you said it complicates it, your situation is unique to you and some generic advice intended to try and be relevant to a variety of situations is unlikely to be effective. Ultimately it's a trial and error thing, you have to find a solution that suits you. Generally solutions fall into 3 approaches though. Approach 1: change your environment. Generally something in your environment is causing your mood to constantly flatline. Lets say you have a massive crush on your best friend, but theyre in a relationship. You hang out and chat as much as possible, you stare at pics with the 2 of you together at night. You need to either become a couple or get them out of your life. Naturally not an easy decision but a necissary one. Approach 2: change your perception. Whether you see a glass as half empty, half full or full of crap, fundamentally they're all describing the same thing, but evoking a different feeling. Some people have everything but appreciate nothing, while others have nothing and appreciate everything. The real difference between those people isn't personality but habit. They've refined their viewpoints over a lifetime and now automatically have those thoughts. This applies to the things you can't change, like being disfigured, losing a loved one or your art not getting the recognition you want. Approach 3: change your biology. Some people have abnormalities which affects their ability to function correctly. Having depression is functional when there is a cause as it's part of your design. You're not mean't to be overjoyed when you lose an arm. This could be related to your nutrition, medication and drug abuse, other illnesses. So check your nutrition, side effects of drugs, take blood tests, brain scans to rule out abnormalities.

[@scoobiedoobie6309]

i got a clipboard so i can draw while i’m in bed

[@nehemiah7694]

@@Merahki3863 great advice, thank you so much. This really opened my eyes

[@qtu2442]

I like what Peter Han said about how juggling multiple things keeps him motivated

[@NihongoWakannai]

Yeah, I've been doing it lately and it has improved my productivity a fair amount. Any time I feel like my work is starting to slow down, I take a short break and then move to a different project, or some studies or something.

[@lablueguy2000]

i start doing that too.

[@dominicbeaudoin2762]

Working on 2-3 projects works great for me. Only caveat I would add is not to have too many unfinished projects, 'cause then you can become overwhelmed or feel uninspired to finish them. I find it works best when you keep things fresh; don't leave an art piece standing too long, come back to it often. As long as some progress is made often, then personally it keeps me motivated to continue and finish those pieces.

[@jadibdraws]

I've been scared to do this cause I feel like if I did I'd end up completely abandoning one of them. But I'm gonna actually test it out because what I've been doing rn isn't really working.

[@roiferreach100]

I really like what Brian Haberlin said, "inspiration for creativity is out of boredom" and I agree. Most of the time I experienced that boredom drives me to create.

[@jadibdraws]

Yep when I was in school taking a boring class I'd always end up drawing

[@hurleyman77]

Something I didn't hear anyone talk about is that it can be helpful to find out WHY you're de-motivated or discouraged. I've found that when I'm disinterested in a project it's usually one of three reasons 1) I'm stressed out about some other part of my life, in which case the solution is often to solve that other problem first. If I can't solve that problem, it can be helpful to by kind to myself by acknowledging that I'm just going to be less productive for a little while, and that's okay (if I've built it into my schedule) 2) The rest of my life has been too busy, and I'm really tired, in which case the best solution is to take some time to be very still and very quiet, without trying to distract myself with more activity 3) The problem is intimidating, in which case I try to fond some small part of it that I can actually do. Just start with the framework, or just start organizing the desk, or just start with the obvious thing, and then it becomes easier to see the problem/project as lots of smaller pieces that are less intimidating.... or can become less intimidating as you get each on finished.

[@mrepicme2947]

wow you met karl kopinski. thats awesome

[@GavinMichelliArt]

I think Eliza has it right on, and extra props to her for manning her table at a con with a new baby! She's absolutely right, though: if you want to draw for a living, you have to clock in, draw, and clock out. You have to just do it, whether or not you're inspired...you'll get inspired once you get the pencil moving. Or sometimes, you won't, and you'll end up creating something that you won't want to show anyone, and that's okay. The important thing is that you showed up and did some work.

[@SmooothSS]

Brian Haberlin’s strategy to Get Bored resonated with me. I am guilty of grabbing my phone and scanning social media. New credo for 2019 is allow myself to be bored.

[@tripplejaz]

Bobby Chiu is a national treasure for artists. I remember watching his KZbin channel when I was about 11 in 2007 and he was the reason I wanted to become a digital painter. Thanks Bobby! Great video as always Stan. Really like these vlog style posts, but they have substance.

[@ProkoTV]

Artist at 2:41 is T.J. Geisen. We accidentally left out his name card! Check him out at www.artstation.com/geistrock

[@ImCerealSuperDuperCereal]

I haven't drawn a picture in 4 years and just picked it up a couple days ago. How I keep my motivation to get back to my past level and continue to rise is not comparing my art to other people and drawing for myself. I don't follow artist on Instagram and I only watch youtube videos of drawing for educational purposes. When I went to art school, it was a real cut-throat industry and it killed my passion for drawing, so when I draw a picture, I really don't share it and if somebody comes across it and likes it, it's a bonus. I'm glad I got back into drawing.

[@jkstudioart]

honestly, what motivates me to draw is actualy fact I wanna be better and creative and very much the youtube comunity of artists helps me to get motivated, when I struggle and im down. Its easy to draw when i desire for it, but when i struggle other artist and even your channel helps me to wake up, keep growing and be better ! Thanks Proko ! you are great !

[@PilferpupCartoons]

I think we all struggle with this, it was refreshing to see others even further along in their career in the same situation. Can't escape from it, but can slowly master it. Exactly what I needed to start my day. Love all your vidoes Proko! Also the Comic Con was a really fun and chill vibe.

[@DonReba]

Sean Andrew Murray: "Do I struggle with motivation? Yes, of course! I think most artists do." Bobby Chiu: "Of course! Just like everybody else." Just about every other artist interviewed: "Nope. Not me!"

[@kdvr766]

Practical motivation is paying the bill😂🤣

[@jakewaitart9507]

Chrissie’s answer is the one that I connected with the most, going back to your favorite things, the things that inspire you the most and are the reason you want to be an artist. Something I need to remember to do.

[@andrewmartin1854]

This video was perfectly timed. I'm sitting here trying to figure out what the heck I'm gonna do with this drawing, but hearing the words of others about art motivation got me inspired

[@cruelgaming6731]

Lmaooo same

[@damianogiolitti3416]

Basically don't get stuck on something. Keep your mind fresh and if you need take a little break and come back. Work on multiple projects and switch between them

[@polrusstomakriss9001]

I needed to hear that

[@casper3105]

My Method to stay motivated is to go back into my roots and remember why i started to pursue art in the first place, i go back and watch Films and Animated shows that are very dear and close to my heart that inspired me as a kid and get me really emotional and pumped up to keep it going. i even got artbooks from My favorite series and while it isn't the best art book its something that makes me happy and motivates as well.

[@YourEveryDayJo]

I’ve come to find seeking out boredom can actually be the precursor to creativity. And I love that one of the people mentioned that here as advise.

[@HeavenlySaviour]

The greatest costume is Old Man Cabbage Guy "My Cabbages"!!!

[@petarpehchevski3d338]

Im in the 3d industry but i feel my answer still applies. I get inspired by having passionate and accomplished people around me. People that tend to get stuff done. As they say, you are the average of 5 people you spend the most time with. And it's true. The way people are reflects on you.

[@zinzolin14]

Setting yourself for a better tomorrow is a way I'd like to think of when I'm trying to get work done. The more I get done today, the more ahead I'll be tomorrow. The more work I put off, the more "debt" I'll accumulate. "Debt" being the consequences I'll have to face for not working, be it a lack of reward, grinding time, losing out on potential work, or not growing as an artist. I believe in rewards though, so once the task is complete I give myself time to do whatever I want. Be it a day trip downtown, a night of gaming or drawing something I actually wanna do.

[@ColoredMud]

Whenever I struggle with motivation I look at artists I admire and that always kicks me back in gear :3

[@ColoredMud]

@@ratas258 Awe I feel like that too sometimes. A few years ago I had the privilege to meet art legend, Glenn Vilppu, he said that when he was my age he was at my skill level, that told me that everyone starts somewhere, it just depends on how much you love it. But there is a danger in unhealthy comparison, my philosophy is that every artist is on their own personal artistic journey; too much focus on another's journey can throw you off of yours.

[@ColoredMud]

@ɮօʊռċɛ օʄʄ Ah! Same here! ❤❤❤

[@adamhallberg8252]

Bobby Chiu's answer is really great. It reminds me of stoic philosophy. A big part of what it's about is realizing that you're ultimately in control of your 'directing mind'. Thanks for this video!

[@judejohnson9645]

What motivates me is the process. I enjoy applying my mind to the project, adding lil bits of details and then being rewarded with what I created. ALSO, it's an escape from the hum drum of life. It's REALLY therapeutic

[@ghenesapaulma1963]

I get motivated when I look at my old artworks and want to redraw them or add something to them to spice em up (just like what I'm doing rn, adding color to my mere pen artwork). And as a writer, I usually get this surge of energy whenever I want to draw a particular scene in my stories and they can range from mere sketches to a full-page comic strip :D

[@xBli7z_AM]

I love thos series so Much! I hope that season 3 and so on coming the next years as well!!!

[@otto9699]

I'm an artist and I work downtown San Diego. Ive probably driven by while you were there giving your interviews! Man!

[@odiram]

It seems like most of the advice is aimed at the problems of feeling burned out because you’ve gotten passed the point where the subject was novel, or just generally tired or exertion avoidant, and the solutions mostly boil down to either taking a break, switching projects, or powering through because your obligations don’t allow you the luxury to procrastinate. This is all good, but I think it would also be nice to hear some advice more specifically aimed at people between the levels of student and professional for when you’re trying to decide on what to commit a lot of time to and all your choices feel equally arbitrary. For example, one thing I like to do sometimes to get past choice paralysis is to make a word grid, something like a large Punnett square with a list of random words across the top and down the left side, and then I pick a square and have to draw something that combines the two words for that square’s row and column. Really there isn’t necessarily a reason you’d need to make the grid, you could get to random words from anywhere, but I like the grid as it makes it feel more like a game with. Another thing you could do if you have a friend is play a game of exquisite corpse and afterwards try to draw a fully fleshed out rendering of the resulting chimera.

[@Patxi__]

I struggle a lot with it. One of the things that motivate and inspire me so much is learning. Watch a tutorial or a course from a good artist, about a topic that interest me and wich porpose exercises or/and a final project. For example some years ago I had not any idea about 3D, and I have watch a lot of tutorials and courses about it, now I know quite a bit about it and I ended with multiple finished projects. Trying different ways to make images is very inspiring to me, like 3D, photobash, custom shapes, line drawing... Some thing that I want to start making more is reading, I guess it is a good inspiration because while you do it, a lot of images comes to your mind, thats so good for visual artists like us.

[@maskedfoxx7173]

I'm surprised only one person said looking at art that inspires them. When I feel unmotivated, I get the juices and inspiration pumping by looking at artist's works that fascinate me and make me want to draw. Looking at character designs really helps too. They make me want to take my favourite parts of a bunch of different characters and create a whole new one.

[@2openhere]

Thanks for talking to William Stout, Stan. I didn't know who he was until I recognised the art behind him. So many Legends like him who you don't know their name, only the work that you have seen and there is so often so much more that you have not seen.

[@123Piano321]

I love these asking pros videos! If I'm ever having trouble being creative or motivated, sometimes I just do studies of figures or other artists and it often gives me ideas for my own drawings. It's sort of like: doing something with guidance shows you you can do it, so it's easier after that.

[@viniciusiutubiu]

4:00 to resist tendinitis... damn.. I have this shiiitt

[@scroez]

@Atlas Ryan Man its rough when illness & pain effects you. I have psoriatic arthritis, which affects everything from my spine to my hands, It also makes you fatigued which zaps your energy too & the medication fucks with your head.. My career in Graffiti stopped. I can't physically do it no more. But I've begun painting in Oil, I sketch every day too. I also began making underground electronic house-Techno when I lack motivation in logic pro X. Lastly joining life drawing/painting classes add Motivation, & looking at other artists work too.

[@numberrunner3133]

@Vinicius Barros and @Atlas Ryan This may not help but I tried to start back drawing early last year but horrible pain from tendinitis forced me to stop. I had given up but I started back a few months ago and realized the cause was just overall bad ergonomics at work (software dev.) and home. Using splints at night for wrist and elbow and having a decent set up at work and home, I can now draw for a few hours a day without pain. Hopefully it'll continue to improve.

[@PuppetMaster8707]

This is one subject I am far too familiar with I often struggle with the motivation to draw I feel it in my soul that I want to draw but the soul isn't motivated

[@polrusstomakriss9001]

The mind is most important

[@deceptivepanther]

There's a difference between motivation and procrastination. The former is the desire to do something and the latter is the emotional stress of addressing your desire.

[@keixayaka]

I like the "get bored" advice. I think I kinda do that too sometimes. But what really helps me is writing down my goals and break the process down into steps that I want to cross off later when they're done. Or sometimes I just look at art from my inspiration folder that I keep.

[@beginnerdrawingcourse]

Absolutely incredible video. I can't thank you enough for asking poignant questions to these accomplished artists! All of their answers and struggles really allowed me to feel/think better about where I'm at with freelance vs. personal works vs. artistic growth.

[@craizy007]

I empathized so much with this video !! D: What Bobby Chiu said happens to me all the time !!! Great video Stan !!!

[@giapearson77]

Bobby Chiu had something there. Especially for beginner artists, it’s the voices in your head that drain your motivation and make you give up. You have to learn how to tune those negative thoughts and feelings out so you can maintain focus and keep going, even when Netflix and your couch seem much more appealing.

[@jupindersingh1913]

idk why i laughed when Marshal showed up .. just seeing his face

[@benbeestudio7354]

I agree with the one who said “just get bored”. Most at times, we are exposed to many distractions such as movies from the television and other devices. Some also tend to seek motivation and ideas from social media but end up spending more time there and eventually get lost.

[@lunalovefine]

Love this video, I can't believe we are getting all this advice from all these great artists for free 💕 we're so lucky

[@jaceyking5015]

Haha, yes! I was wondering if you were going to do more Comic Con videos again this year! I really loved the ones from last time!

[@bitterbites3859]

Honestly, without some people taking this the wrong way I basically would view other people's experiences and listen to their encounters with problems and try to understand their encouragement to others like me who want to do this kind of hobby or career. They seem basically happy and smile more. Saying to myself that this is something that can be for everyone willing to try, while developing a sense to take action.

[@FelixVorspier]

Oh wow, Pascal Campion was an unexpected cameo here. He was one of my initial inspirations to start taking my art more seriously. His mastery of light, shadow, color, and framing really shook me.

[@anastasias1285]

I've been struggling with my own blocks which motivates me to seek ways to overcome them. Recently I started the book by Barbara Oakley "A mind for numbers". Even though in can seem contreintuitive (as it speaks about her experience switching from "math-phobia" to "math-filia") but i see the resemblance between the advices given by many artists in this video and the ones the author describes in her book introducing us to FOCUSED and DIFFUSE MODES. As a way to overcome the straggle with one piece the artist switches his/her activity (go runing, take a shower, or even work on a different piece that inspires them) and then the solution to the first comes to them like if by magic. It's exactly like switching from focused mode to diffused mode that author describes very well in the book I mentioned earlier. It's targeted to a wide audience and really narrows down to efficiently solve problems and learning how to learn. I recommend it! BTW love your chanel! Greetings from Spain :)

[@zaidaliahmed7869]

I love the comment that said 'get bored' and what bobby chiu said about 'the voice in your head' aand venesa lemen's comment resonated with me as well

[@RamFett1313]

"get bored" just hit me like a ton of bricks, holy shit that clicked

[@claytonhenry5827]

I know a few of those artists personally. Sean and Sanford are some of the nicest professionals you’ll ever meet. And Brian Haberlin hired me for my first pro comics gig 20 years ago.

[@discopiercer]

Literally getting ready to work on my art this morning. This is the good kick in the pants I needed.

[@AfenyiArhin]

The bathroom shower always works😂❤️👍🏾... just go in there and let the water wash away the blocks then boom the Idea emerges like a phoenix🎉 wow great video🤗

[@juliai3956]

Oh man, I've got some growing to do. But I'm very happy to have advice accessible like this from such skilled artists. Thanks!

[@karldarwin1253]

motivation? Marshall's voice is all i need.

[@angeliqueroux3017]

Erik triggers flow state. Phase 1 is the struggle phase, then you take a workout break, then when you get back to work you enter flow state (Steven Kolter)

[@sandragustafsson3125]

If I struggle with motivation I first try to identify the reason to why I feel unmotivated. Usually it is a fear of failure and/or lack of confidence. Then I either: 1. Watch Prokos "Asking Pros", because it reminds me that even the pros struggle with the same kinds of things even the non-pros are struggling with. 2. Look at my old art and realize that I have become so much better since then, and that motivates and inspires me to keep going. 3. Look at art that inspires me and makes me feel "Wow! I want to be that fucking awesome too!" and that sets me off to work immediately. Before, that had the pposite effect on me, because I felt like I could never become that good. But something has changed and now I KNOW I can become that good (or almost, at least). I also resonate a lot with what Vanessa Lemen said, since I too was in a pretty bad car accident recently, and that has made me realize that I can die or get maimed or be permanently handicapped at any point. Life is so damn short, so damn fragile and so damn precious because of that, and that is a huge motivator for me.

[@AiSakurai]

Way to motivate myself, just from a tip in my fave anime "if you feel blank, just do what you want to do."

[@saliuarts]

the first advice is really good. forget about the thing your focusing on, do something else and come back to the main thing with a fresh mind and energy

[@elisepoppy1874]

I love eliza its so amazing to here her talk about how she struggles in motivation

[@judejohnson9645]

Peter Han's energy lol, love it!

[@windowzombie]

This makes me miss when we could hangout with people.

[@cyberrock6248]

Loved this. I feel stuck often. For many reasons... working on it though. Loved to hear what all this artists had to say.

[@NeroAngelo616]

crazy and mirin' Peter Han's energy and output

[@FrietPatat]

Gotta love Sanford though, he's great. Great Video too Proko!

[@DemonCute14]

the think make me feel motivated is watching Proko :) thank for making this channel.

[@antonioblanco3086]

Thank you man! great content and advices! It's motivating for itself to see so many art styles in a video.

[@sashasasha8408]

So much inspiration ive get from this video! Keep it going, i love this channel!)

[@marcos.a8814]

I don't remember who it was who said this line but i remember hearing once someone say the the best authors read more books than they write. Whenever you feel as though you lack motivation it's best to actually sit down and read comics, sometimes you might want to analyze how they do specific things, but it's best to remind yourself why you're doing this and it's for the love of the art

[@cjsimmons9969]

Personally I try to surround myself with other artists who are still motivated themselves. I reach out and talk to them, hold conversations about what they're working on, and suddenly my own brain says, "Hey! I wanna do that too!~" and then usually the motivation and excitement returns. It also works the other way around, when my friends and fellow artists reach out and hear the creative things I'm doing, I get to be their motivation to help get them re-excited to create. :)

[@superduper5494]

they’re all accomplished artist, i feel like the ones that struggle the most with motivation are students/beginners and the main reason why we do is the lack of confidence in our skills, any tips on how to overcome the “i’m bad at this so i should just give up” that pops into our heads constantly?

[@milaanimation2098]

Here’s one : you’ve came too far to give up now

[@cliftoncarnes1974]

My current struggle for motivation is knowing that while I learn, I can't create the art that I have in my head. But I'm slowly going at it.. My overall motivation is that I want to be able to tell stories with my art work. There is so much I want to make and do. I just need to the right skills.

[@edoblanco5187]

Clifton Carnes same. I think the problem with us then is the lack of patience and that leads to demotivation.

[@ThestorytellerofKatunga]

The best advice....Life is short! Move it! To deal with motivation, I read a book with a blank sheet of paper beside me. I will definitely plan to get bored more!

[@vladimirwadegreene2482]

I was just thinking about this! Thank you Proko!

[@thelastcube.]

it's back!

[@JeezJeezy]

Part of it is people lose motivation when they are short on ideas. So you need to continually add ideas to your creative "well" so you can draw from it later when needed. Sean Andrew Murray kinda hints at that. He goes back through his sketchbooks from time to time and finds an old idea that maybe wasn't ready yet, but it inspires him to either pick it up or do something new. So even if you have a half-baked, 10-30% idea, you should still get it out onto a page so it can nudge you later on. People wait for the "perfect idea" too often.

[@JeezJeezy]

A fun game you can play is "Yes And" which is typically reserved for brainstorming solutions to business problems. But you can use it creatively like "I am going to draw a bird. Yes, and it's going to have magnificent blue feathers. Yes, and it's going to have horns. Yes, and it's going to be in a desert oasis. Yes, and it's going to have a djinn in its claws." So, you have a Djinn-hunting bird. That could be a cool thing to draw. Maybe it belongs to a bedouin tribe, and they use this magical bird to keep Djinni away. "Yes And" gives you the affirmation that your ideas are good and urges you to add another interesting element.

[@dagger9555]

I used to struggle hard with motivation when I first started drawing (5+ years ago). When the drawings would never come out like I wanted them to. Nothing made sense and it was difficult. I was too hard on myself. I was comparing myself to artists who had been drawing for years. I recently had a big break through where I began to learn the fundamentals and it’s been hard to not be motivated since. Now I feel like there is not enough time in the day to draw as much as I want and I get so excited and the ideas are flowing like a river

[@ProkoTV]

Put all those ideas down while they're flowing! It's important to get all that stuff written out or sketched so that when the inspiration dry spell hits, you have past you to lean on.

[@dagger9555]

@@ProkoTV that’s really really smart. Thanks Stan! Genuinely surprised you even replied to my comment this video is years old and you’re so busy. Love your channel I’ve watched almost every single video and multiple times. You’ve changed the world with your videos!

[@aceanon9413]

*hearing there are 7 more of these coming* YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@definesman9141]

i resently read this book called the war of art i recomend it to every creative person thats trying to improve at his or her craft it goes over the motivation and this force called resistance that stops us from doing our work and how to beat it.

[@mikejenkins4924]

Thanks. Will read it.

[@Gantorin]

I love this series! The "get bored method" putting down the tech and get to work. I need to heed that advise RIGHT NOW! I want my first art video done, and posted to my channel by the end of the weekend. But... I have camera freight... recording what I do really erks me. I know once I get started I am fine, but it the push to cross that line is my hardest hurddle.

[@acjgeorgiou2683]

Motivation the beginning of 'something' Great video!

[@sammiew1226]

Love your Con videos Stan. They are my favourite.

[@troychriscarretas2657]

no comment? this is a great video. i don’t really struggle with motivation what i struggle is finding a time and place to draw to hide from my family so i can draw

[@zherra8393]

I love when you post these videos. So many people to follow on Instagram to inspire me to keep learning! So many people who may say the same thing but one that says it in a way that strikes a chord. Also, Marshall needs an Instagram so we can follow him there too. 😁

[@CrimePaint]

Best super power for an artist would be the power to stop time. You would never be late for a deadline. Stop time and get it done all at once in a split second. Whenever you want to draw from life you can go out to a busy restaurant or a park, freeze time and draw whatever people, animals and vehicles are there.

[@ChronoJedi]

THIS WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL THANKS

[@felixhartwig391]

Thank you for this one, it showed me a lot of strategies to deal with prokrastination. 👍

[@MisterMulluc]

12:04 who is this smashing specimen of a man

[@jictapus8559]

The co-host of the Draftsmen Podcast that you should be watching

[@frighten3159]

@@jictapus8559 Think you missed the joke there

[@juggernaut1011]

@@frighten3159 What if that was the joke?

[@frighten3159]

@@juggernaut1011 oh shit, that's meta

[@jbeihl1]

Bernard Chang is an awesome dude. Came to Pratt to teach a class when I was there and gave me a sample script. This was ten years ago now

[@jimbob2184]

Great video I always struggle with motivation but am never sure how to get over the hurdle so some of these answers were great my favourite answers was from Bobby Chiu. Also how amazing and creative are these people some of the work you showed was mind blowing!!

[@petramatkovic4122]

I know I've just started being a bit more serious with drawing and I have a lot to learn, thus I lack motivation most of the time. I usually just give up, and dont draw for a week or two, then I get back to it. Also drawing something and thinking that it's awesome motivates me to do more

[@gozu9455]

1:29 cats trailer looks great

[@KeanuJeez]

Man so many artists I love this was great.

[@Smoses_senpai]

Great idea to do the video I thought this is gonna be one dude talking 20 minutes about how to stay motivated and thought i'm probably not gonna watch the whole video but it was really good

[@spiritz4960]

A year ago I got very burn out and unmotivated. After a year of not drawing and being unmotivated I started drawing again.)

[@eemeli224]

Blows my mind that so many people never struggle with motivation