The Secret to Practising Your Art CONSISTENTLY

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Consistent practice of the fundamental principles of art will get you the results you are dreaming of. This is true, but that consistency is not always easy to achieve.
I think a lot of us judge ourselves for not being consistent enough with the things we want to do, whether it’s art, fitness or whatever. This implies that consistency is an innate characteristic, and if we lack consistency, it’s simply a defect.
However, I’ve come to learn that consistency is based on a few skills, and we can learn those skills. I hadn’t worked on those skills at all, so it’s no wonder consistency used to be a challenge for me. Surprisingly, staying ‘motivated’ is definitely not one of those skills. Fighting against self-doubt is also not one of those skills.
I hope you enjoy the video! Let me know what you think in the comments below :)

[@lulamidgeable]

The most important thing I've learnt about motivation is that is happens after you start. Not before, after. Once you get that through your head, it's a game changer.

[@sandyxavier7093]

Soooo true! When I eventually figured this out....yes it was a game changer!

[@RadTrashed]

One of the weirdest things I've noticed is that I always feel like I don't draw enough and I end up feeling like I should quit, but I never do. I always end up being brought back to it despite the procrastination and lack of discipline. It's something I've slowly built up over time, but I've fallen in love with making art despite my relationship with it seemingly being complicated. Lot of it I think is that my skill doesn't match my expectations or tastes in aesthetic a lot of time, so I often times feel displeased by the final product. It's a matter of wanting to find satisfaction in an end product, and not feeling satisfied after hours can genuinely be draining creatively, and motivationally.

[@lovelifedrawing]

Yeah I know - it can be tough. You have the art bug. It’s chronic and you will never get rid of it! Fortunately, it’s a wonderful thing to have. In terms of beautiful outcomes, have you worked extensively on your fundamental skills before trying to create something that looks cool? Eg if you like illustration and paintings, have you done tons of super simplified value studies?

[@RadTrashed]

@@lovelifedrawing It's actually something I'm starting to do and it's interesting. Something that's made me look at things differently is how sometimes I don't need to use the full spectrum of light to convey form, and prior to realizing this, things were seemingly cluttered and overcomplicated. Something I was taught was to actually pick and choose specific values from a scale that way shapes are easier to distinguish relative to other shapes with a different set of values.

[@TheArtisticBiker]

I find that associating daily practice with my other habits really helps. For instance, it is my custom to drink coffee quietly for the first 30 minutes of my morning. I started taking my coffee with a sketchbook and a random toy to draw. My beautiful, young bride and I like to watch a little TV with the kids before bed. So I set up a tray with a sketch pad and some photo references of hands on my phone and I sketch hands while we watch. None of these are done to create fantastic works of art. But it has become part of the daily habit and routine. The biggest trick is to make it harder to not do it than it is to do it. Then the easy path becomes the winning path.

[@lovelifedrawing]

Yeah this is good stuff! Set yourself up for success :)

[@ConstantinKlose-sj4mb]

Ngl you calling your spouse your "beautiful, young bride" comes off a bit weird.

[@TheArtisticBiker]

@@ConstantinKlose-sj4mb fortunately, I do not have to concern myself with such opinions. Enjoy your life.

[@ConstantinKlose-sj4mb]

@@TheArtisticBiker You too!

[@mohamelsadig]

Incredibly well said. Eloquent expression that encapsulates the essence of the video.

[@itsiwhatitsi]

You truly sound like a friend speaking… Very nice video, thank you for all the advices! And for sharing

[@lovelifedrawing]

Thanks for watching!

[@Murk.mp4]

Just got this in my email! Dang youtube and your algorithm. I have a sneaky suspicioun that this is a precursor to Figuary! So excited! I was able to make do with 2019 and I've improved DRAMATICALLY. Can't wait to do it with ya'll this time :DD

[@lovelifedrawing]

Hey thanks! This year we will be doing the Fresh Eyes challenge, starting mid-Feb :)

[@Murk.mp4]

@@lovelifedrawing Looking forward to it! Hopefully if I finish college or I get commissioned from my art I get to give back. You're videos are helpful and priceless.

[@prestonrutherford873]

Your channel is fucking brilliant, keep up the great stuff!

[@yaromcohen]

Awesome! Finally someone go ahead front and publicly about all of our problems and fears. Will definitely come back to this vid when I'm feeling "unmotivated" :)

[@yaromcohen]

Wonderfully and poeticly, same subject. I suggest! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5nGhqKFe82rg68

[@lovelifedrawing]

Thanks James I enjoyed that :)

[@PotatoGodzilla]

Last two years, I pushed myself to draw a lot, I managed to increase my drawing practice hours by a lot I had a lot of burnouts and artist blocks but at the moment I can sit down and work for hours easily, it was so extreme that I drew almost everyday those two years with only some breaks on Easter and Christmas. This year though I decided to take a lot more breaks and draw when I feel like it and take it easy, just enjoy it more. This year is my year of balance I guess and I decided I won't mind if I don't draw that many hours since it'll be my career for life, a year "break" is no problem.

[@vanessascola4708]

That is real dedication. Sometimes we need to do art but things get in the way. All we need is to just do it as Kenzo said.

[@arelcrest5048]

My easy steps: Switch off wandering thoughts. Switch on drawing and dream modus. If it doesn‘t work: Put in some crazy ideas. Maybe try out something completely different to practice. I conditioned myself for: Doubts are my trainers and they actually want to say: Just do it. ✨:)

[@kikolektrique1737]

man these videos just hit me at the perfect spot. Like i can't tell you in proper words how much i love this and need this! The three videos i've just taken to heart is your "The stages of learning any skill", "I quit content for 30 days - Impact on art skills", and this video right here. i've been in an art rut and i don't know how i got stuck in such a place. this is my first art rut so that fact that i'm not alone as well as having a clear guide to fix or understand my situation is something i can only say in a few short words....THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@vanessascola4708]

It is perfect.

[@andyrodriguez5211]

Haha, funny! Lets make kids with art! I really appreciate the content and the lightheartedness, great direction! Keep it up! :D

[@lovelifedrawing]

Thank you Andy!

[@paintingsofwaves_mikewoning]

Lovely honest video about the struggle of daily practice. For me, the main reason I don't paint as much as I would like to is procrastination. And that voice inside my head that says that it's for nothing anyway, will never amount to much so why bother. But procrastination is my main nemesis. I work a regular 9 - 5 job and at the end of the day, after dinner, whipping out my easel, setting up my painting gear and putting an hour or two in is so much harder than chilling on the couch and watching a movie. What kind of helps for me, is the thought that painting is also good for my sleep, better at least than watching that rectangular box with 10.000 impressions a minute and blue light that wakes me, etc. Painting soothes and brings me down from a hectic day and makes me sleep better, or at least so I believe! And even though painting for an hour isn't much, it's better than nothing and does make progress albeit little baby steps. Now plein air painting, that's a whole nother beast... many hurdles to overcome there, direct public perception being one of them.

[@vanessascola4708]

May be then it too late in the day and you are tired. What about having a note book and do something in your lunch break. Walking and observing things outside. We all do this.

[@yarrellmulder7061]

😂 this is by far my favourite video you've made so far! 10/10 for comedy, 10/10 for mental health awareness and 10/10 for awesome content!

[@lovelifedrawing]

Aw thanks Yarrell! That means the world to me

[@vanessascola4708]

@@lovelifedrawing It is so good.

[@cintivi]

Yes Kenzo. It's a great vídeo and very convincing. It got me going. You're good at what you do. I bet you're a good artist too. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@user-karynakardash]

Thank you for reminding! It's pretty simple thing, "just keep going" but so difficult at the same time! Really like your new background and light!

[@lovelifedrawing]

Thanks Karina :)

[@keeno7712]

Great Video - one tip more: If you feel that fire burning, don't get burned out because you only practice and grind fundamentals. You are an artist, create art, explore, have fun in the end it is about having fun, expressing yourself. This is not a sprint, you dont have to grind them fundamentals, start creating now, check what you are unhappy with, do skill based practice. :) Peace!

[@lovelifedrawing]

That’s true too! My friend Jared calls this keeping the gas tank full. Do that fun stuff that you love too!

[@ConstantinKlose-sj4mb]

Love the humor! The bits of comedy are realy refreshing.

[@lovelifedrawing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@noz9516]

Thank you so much Kenzo! I've been in a rut for the past few months and I just couldn't manage to get back into the swing of things. University- and especially my own brain gave me a hard time to focus on the things I love most, but your video changed it back to how it once was. Much love to you and your family, cheers

[@irmabecx4758]

Did my warmups listening to this. :)

[@nicolaluk4613]

Sold in the first 30 secs

[@sylvain_st_pierre_2019]

wow ! this was a really good video. Content perfect ! thank you sir.

[@lovelifedrawing]

Glad you liked it Sylvain!

[@ginny6365]

Very helpful. I remain indebted to you for my practice.

[@Ztandard32]

I think starting is the most important thing and I am inspired to start when I listen to many of your ideas and your enthusiasm. Thanks.

[@lovelifedrawing]

Thanks Garin!

[@hanifmazuki]

"If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." - Vincent Van Gogh

[@Svemirsky]

There are people who can just do '15 hours a day' grind and there are 'burst of brilliance with 15 hours resting after' people. Now imho what makes them different is the strategy to deal with mental/phisical clutter that keeps piling up in our lives. If you can organise yourself than you can probably focus for longer, and if you can't than you probably live your life in ups and downs (overwhelmed or underwhelmed but seldom _whelmed_ 😊) .

[@dpelpal]

This is the best motivational art vid on youtube!😍

[@lovelifedrawing]

Thank you so much 😀

[@dimitrirearden7213]

Dear Kenzo, it is devastating that you removed Figurary videos. I finished 2019 and was going to do 2020 and 2021, but suddenly they are gone! I am a big fun of your tutorials and believe that only systematic practice could yield results. The Figurary tutorials were great and helpful for daily practice with low demand for time. Can you put it back please? Thank you

[@lovelifedrawing]

Hi Dimitri - I’m really sorry about that. I did not want to and if I could put them back I would. For right now though, I can’t - at some point I will explain properly why. However, good news I’m working on our best challenge yet. Coming mid Feb :)

[@johnborron1059]

Spot on. Try (and mostly succeed) to do about 40 minutes a day. 3 drawings, one about 20 minutes, 2 about 10 minutes. Not caring about perfection, just building skills. Find it easy to prioritise this time in my day after a year of working up to it being a habit. Date every one and note what media I am using. The real motivator for me is occasionally flicking through the sketchbooks comparing the drawings. The latest is not always the best, but when it is, it stands out. I could sit here and write a thousand words about my current experience with drawing, but it's probably better that I mention that it is pretty much exactly a year since I discovered your channel and my drawing has improved markedly. I don't need much motivation, but man this was a very thoughtful discussion of doubts that are common when it comes to creativity, and without a doubt there will be people who are struggling who will benefit from watching this video.

[@lovelifedrawing]

Thank you John - appreciate all your support!

[@RealityRisingArt]

Thank you for this! I think I really needed it 😊

[@Rayedrgn02]

Drawing is a tough skill to learn because it wasn't something we were taught straight out of the womb. We have to start at an infant level and work our ways up. I also try to see drawing sessions as similar as a workout session. I like to exercise because I feel good about myself afterwards and I know it is good for me, weight loss would be awesome too but that can't be the main goal or I will just become frustrated with how long it is taking to get there. Same thing with drawing, I like it because I get a feel of accomplishment afterwards and I know that with time I WILL get better but that is a long term goal and it shouldn't be my main focus. Thank you so much for your videos, they have helped me a lot!

[@fs_anim]

Love this video, thank you

[@TheJustineBell]

10/10 glad I watched just to see that I wasn't the only one leaving Headspace comments

[@PabloPerroPerro]

Mr Doubtmonger is my new favorite villain!

[@lovelifedrawing]

As with all good villains, he really thinks he's doing something righteous!

[@dragonslayer_eyre2315]

Yes to everything! Especially the overcompensating out of guilt and/or feeling of time lost! 😂 I'm also hesitant to start drawing again after a long while because I know there will be a rustiness that will make it seem like I have forgotten everything I have ever learned ... Let's just say that me and Mr Doubtmonger go way back! 😑

[@lovelifedrawing]

Hehe yeah the overcompensating was crazy for me. I would get all hyped up and make big grand declarations 😂

[@lauritaeart]

Such a wholesome video! 😂It was fun but also informative ✏️⭐✨thank you for sharing your insights about the mindset we need to have to keep arting🌈 I 100% agree with putting ourselves to work regardless of the thoughts we might have. Yesterday I had a great time drawing because I just went for it before self doubt entered the chat. Today I couldn't start practicing early and is crazy how the mind goes berserk and suddenly all the good work I did a day before seems like it never happened🔥But I'm learning to be mindful and not letting that kind of narrative controls me 😸✏️🌷

[@markoartist5273]

Thank you for this video! Yes, I am in this Chanel because I want to draw well. 😀

[@onose10000]

Few months ago, I was finishing my daily 'chores' at work asap so I can just have a few minutes to myself. The only downside is finishing fast usually leads to my boss thinking I can handle more workload. I just draw at home now.

[@friedspoon]

Lets see how this works!

[@raggedyghost]

I just wanted to say that your videos always resonate with me and are always so helpful to me. When I first started drawing, I used to focus solely on my technical skills and wouldn't let myself draw or paint if it wasn't for practice, and a year or two ago, I started to let myself create all the ideas I've had in my head. The problem is that I found myself on the other side of the spectrum. I've been having a really hard time getting myself to sit down and work on my fundamentals. And I'm really starting to see it in my art. My "eye" is improving, but my actual skills are majorly lagging behind. So anytime I make something, my "self-doubt" voice gets really loud, and it's even harder to sit down again later. So then, it's even harder to sit down and practice the fundamentals. And then I definitely catch myself in that "overcompensation" mindset and burn myself out quickly. I started meditating last year for a month or two for mental health related reasons (but I ended up stopping because I started forgetting to do it), and after watching your video and reflecting on that time, I realized that during that time, I was more creative than I have been in a while, so I will have to start meditating again and working on that skill. This was an extremely long way of saying that I really appreciated this video! It's really good advice that I am going to start trying to incorporate into my life.

[@lovelifedrawing]

That’s so great to hear!

[@jimpayette3287]

Totally bought it when Kenzo said he was the "Headspace" narrator. Could be a good side-hustle for him. Of course, would be a distraction from drawing. 😉

[@lumina4729]

thanks so much for this video, i really needed this, ive just come back into drawing and art again after falling off due to mental health reasons. i hope you never stop making your videos they really help alot :) also not sure if you have mentioned it yet but i hope you will be doing figuary this year again.

[@freshmilk7122]

"you can't quit, cause your heart won't let you'" I hate how true this is. I have tried to quit art multiple times for multitudes of reasons but goddamn every single time I find myself going back.

[@josiahsaunders2660]

Mr.Doubt Monger made me feel like my doubts were foolish and unfounded. If this man can fully depict the errors of my mentality for 2 minutes straight, clearly my situation isn’t unique and using it as an excuse is feigning ignorance.

[@stopstalkingmebruh6021]

Loved this video, especially that ending ;) JUST DO IT!

[@Garroh]

Love your videos man!!!! Super inspiring stuff!!! Also I love your little fox dude

[@OdiLopez]

For me, I don’t think starting with line of action makes a figure drawing stiff. In my experience it actually helps make your figure drawing poses stronger or even dynamic whether from life or reference . Any tool is useless in the wrong hands. It must be felt not just be drawn with weak curves. Learn it - gestural drawing will be easier. 😊

[@Trylobyte]

That was great Kenzo, lots to identify with and laugh about for me there! Its good to lighten up

[@suefraser5257]

Love this video Kenzo. You've tackled lack of motivation from a different angle and it has resonated with me. I've realised recently that my problem is that I want to draw daily but don't feel I can spare enough time, because my mindset is 'creating a finished piece'. So I'm slowly trying to train myself to start drawing with the idea of just getting the gestural marks down or only getting the torso outlined, not completing the whole figure.

[@lovelifedrawing]

That's a great idea Sue! It's interesting how we have to learn how to manage our own brains!

[@drawingwithpri]

Can you guys please do a tutorial on what you use for your videos? Past and present. The quality has gone WAAAYYY up recently. It's amazing! Just curious 😁

[@lovelifedrawing]

Thanks! You mean for filming equipment?

[@tatarciewich]

Kenzo, you're making me buy more and more books (first Jake Spicer's new book and now The Mind Work Out). When it comes to meditation, I would strongly suggest ditching all those fancy apps and either looking up in-person guidance or geting some quality books on the subject. My two book recommendations (sorry for not providing any links but is seems KZbin doesn't like them in the comments): 1) The Mindful Geek by Michael Taft - very approachable, great for beginners. This guy is the real deal. 2) The Mind Illuminated by Culadasa - this one is more hardcore in general and in recommended daily sitting time (45 minutes) but on the other hand offers very structured and clear path for a more serious practicioner. Even with only 15 minutes daily to spare, this is life changing stuff.

[@lovelifedrawing]

Nice one Gregor! I will check them out. I am keen to get really good at these skills. Sorry about making you buy stuff though Gregor ;)

[@bricarri]

Good one K.

[@aronkovacs4730]

The moment you think: well... Having kids with art doesn't sound that bad, you know you're on the right path ;)

[@KrumpusPlunk]

Hi Kenzo, I was wondering if there’s no figuary this year and what happened to the old figuary videos? It was always such a lovely experience :)

[@lovelifedrawing]

Hey we are doing a challenge this year called Fresh Eyes instead, starting Feb 15th! It’s going to be great :) croquis cafe are still doing their side of Figuary for their members but we aren’t joining in. I had to take down some of our old Figuary videos unfortunately, bit of a long story

[@anandaliprandi5917]

That was great, Kenzo! Your new setup looks amazing btw! But I still really enjoy your outside recordings ;)

[@lovelifedrawing]

Hehe thanks Anand! I will still record in the park - Maggie needs her walks!

[@pon_ponsuke]

I got educated, motivated and laughed 🤣 Specially the part about making a small victory out of sitting down and practice. Having the very ambitious goal of becoming a great artist I never thought much about it even though I do it almost every day. The path is hard... but also fun to walk :) Thank you, great video

[@lovelifedrawing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@smashingpencils]

On a side note....what's your secret to looking so healthy? Vegan?

[@46repsol69]

Awesome thank you

[@MorganEccleston]

I absolutely love your videos. You put so much love and effort into them. I really hope the new things coming up in your newsletter are something that I can purchase or in some way fund the great work you've put into your videos and the community.

[@lovelifedrawing]

Thank you Morgan! We do have some super fun stuff coming up, hope to see you there :)

[@Darkmuan2014]

yeah I would really recommend watching TV

[@lovelifedrawing]

it's like real life but better

[@SwordmasterSeph]

my muse will have my babies through my hand.

[@Never_Wr0ng]

Wenger is FACTUALLY the best pound for pound manager in history. Best 'Trophy/Pound spent' ratio. Spent less than the likes of Middlesbrough, Stoke & Sunderland and still played in the UCL for 20 yrs. Mourinho with his 300 mil expenditure 20 YEARS AGO buying trophies left & right isn't above him

[@brianphillips474]

Bring ACT ideas into the drawing experience is a great idea. I don’t see were i can get your book.

[@lovelifedrawing]

Yeah I am really digging the ACT lifestyle. Which book do you mean! If it’s Mark Freeman one, it’s also called You Are Not A Rock in some countries

[@sukeyd.artist]

I think I found my reason whybive been getting anxiety, and panic attacks because of art because I want to do art but I keep doing something else, which is driving me crazy, I try to control it but it's on and off, Idk why I feel stress, I never felt this why for art but ever since I feel pressure, to complete art, I must post it, I must sell it, I must get a job, I must move out my parent's house, I must go out more, it just makes me lose breathe... I already knew what I want to do and what I must do to get it done, I end up never doing it. I wish someone slaps me and tell me something or just help me. I'm glad I watched this, I needed answers.

[@ArcaneWolf9]

This is an old video, so I don't know if this is relevant, but... On the topic of meditation, one of the most useful approaches I have found is NOT the 'empty your head' type. I have used some guided relaxation techniques that follow some simple patterns. Start from the top of your head and find a tense spot on your skull. Release it, as if it can just float away from you. Then pay attention again, find another tense spot. If you need to, you can move it, stretch your brow or your jaw, rotate your neck, etc. But simply be mindful of a tension, take comfort and pleasure in releasing it to float away for a time. As you release one, you notice another standing in the way. Relax it, and release it. Continue over your face, neck, torso, arms, legs, until you cover the whole body. You get good at it and start anticipating ahead. As you do it, you start to feel limp, as if you have released whole muscle groups to float away for a little while. At any point, if you feel the need, it is totally OK to pause or 'wake up'. Now, why do I find this effective? Because you aren't trying to empty your head, you are automatically being mindful, and learning to notice the little changes in tension. As you get used to a routine of doing this, you notice that you DON'T NEED to spend a lot of time doing it. You teach yourself to return to that state very quickly. I found that it was much easier to 'empty' my head at the end of this process, to be OPEN to those random thoughts rather than see them as an intrusion. Even during everyday activities, you can take advantage of it. If you notice tension sneaking in, you can do a micro-meditation to respond. What is that? You just pause for a moment, and let yourself run along that same pattern that you do in a longer meditation, and let a wave of tension flow away, from the top of your head, across your face, neck and down. Notice any particular tension? You'll almost certainly already have a trick (lifting your eyebrows, trying to wiggle your ears, stretch your jaw, etc) to relax that area. And in your mind, you think, "I want that relaxed feeling right now." The process is partially hypnotic, because you are teaching yourself a routine of relaxation, training yourself to notice and release tension to get to that relaxed state. Even when I don't do the full meditation, I often run through a quick scan when I go for a walk, or before I sit down to do something like drawing or writing that I have been looking forward to. You just notice, "Huh, why is my brow or the back of my neck tight? Well never mind, I'll just let that go."

[@aspenram3885]

👍 nailed it ☺️

[@sandyxavier7093]

Thankyou Kenzo. This video and your video on what gesture drawing is and where it "fits" are enormously helpful.

[@randominternetuser2]

Such a great video and i agree with all of this. Mindfulness meditation is so great, check out any book by Kabat Zinn. Another great book for this is “get out of your mind and into your life” by hayes. Talks all about values and how they help.

[@lovelifedrawing]

I will check them out thanks Dan :)

[@randominternetuser2]

@@lovelifedrawing Thanks for all your great videos, I've learned so much from you.

[@SweatiestDegree]

"SUREYOUCAN!" - Ryu Master Painter

[@vanessascola4708]

I found this and it was so helpful. Live your thought process. Thanks for this.

[@elsagrace3893]

I cannot visualize my art work. I don’t. I’m not worried about it. I find it remarkable when this is mentioned.

[@Standing1Last]

I know this comment is super late, but I have been looking for an artist that can understand what I go through as I learn, and you do just that. Thank you for what you do!

[@troyingram716]

If my parents would have known, while I was hiding in the closet I was reading the encyclopedias they would have chased me right out of there. I am allowed to do what ever I want as long as I am not accomplishing anything. I am starting to get good at this and I need your help.

[@ericlindau2039]

that mic is really distracting to me... Please do something about those leds in future videos! Really good motivation. just what i need right now!

[@gaildoughty6799]

Love this video; just what I needed this morning.

[@lovelifedrawing]

Thanks Gail!

[@stoffelundsoweiter2560]

Aww i just want to thank you for the Messege of this Video and the work of the Channel and Newsletter! Thank you.

[@Raven132100]

Omg I love that Mr. Doubtmonger is so polite and seemingly nice. Makes so much sense lol

[@venzarez-ili680]

The last part motivated me and I was laughing so hard!🤣 Idk, but i think I have a broken humor or whatnot🤣

[@crsag1473]

Tbh I tried to quit more than once and I just feel so bad about it. I feel guilty for not drawing. Like I'm still a beginner and it's not always fun but I still feel bad when I don't practice

[@lovelifedrawing]

Yeah i relate to this. I can't really help what I think or feel though and maybe i'll feel guilt or have self-critical thoughts. the thing i can control though is how i engage with that and what i do. so i can accept it all, and then pick up my pencil and draw or whatever i really care about doing. this approach to how i treat my brain has been a big deal for me personally, but of course different things work for different people

[@markdonovan1540]

Such wonderful insights that apply to many things in life. Thank you for the tune up!

[@breeze5459]

Inspiration -> Draw -> Motivation -> Hours n Hrs of Drawing :)

[@mikeburton1955]

Nailed it. Gave me a kick up the proverbial I needed. Thanks.

[@koljak9395]

Love that new logo of yours :D Habits and rituals are what make it work for me, too (as others have commented here)... following the same routine every morning. It just feels like home after a while. You're not super-excited all the time, but you return anyway without thinking, day after day. The other part for me is to do tons of fairly quick sketches. No pressure to achieve a masterpiece, and lots of reps. This keeps the process fluid and enjoyable, something to look forward to every day.

[@lovelifedrawing]

Great comment Kolja. I love the idea that it feels like home after a while, that's awesome. I also agree that quick sketches keep the process fluid and enjoyable - one of the reasons I really try to help people get to that point

[@kr6302]

Oh no turned out all this time I was listening to my mr Doubtmonger 😭 now I'm listening to mr Kenzo 🙏

[@tumishomogano1574]

I used to hate my art style but now i feel like im getting better at drawing. 😌 i have eternal love for drawing thanks to you good sir ❤

[@rainastor4789]

Do you know if there will be a Figuary this year? Croquis Cafe seems “missing”…. Did they go under?

[@lovelifedrawing]

No they are still going! They will do their end of Figuary, but we won't be joining. We will do another skill building challenge instead. I'll explain it all in an upcoming video :)

[@rainastor4789]

@@lovelifedrawing ah! Okay! Looking forward to hearing about what you have in mind! Thank you.

[@anthonydupont5169]

Really needed this!

[@chin2178]

Hey ! Don't you think, after practicing the over hand grip for years and when u get used to it , you kind of loose your normal writing grip in that particular hand

[@lovelifedrawing]

Personally I didn't really find that, because i'm still using that grip too, e.g. for digital. In terms of handwriting, my handwriting has always been a disaster so hard to tell :)

[@chin2178]

@@lovelifedrawing thanks 😊

[@alexanderrodger8408]

This is exactly the video I needed right now - thank you dude

[@jeffhreid]

Mr. Doubtmonger is a right git, don’t listen to that guy….

[@mick5779]

Ok you got me !

[@eddielopez2373]

I don’t want to have kids with art, but I do want to Procreate.

[@clamnuts]

Doom and Gloom FM! Love it, you're the most genuinely likeable teacher on KZbin. Do you have a donate or Amazon Wishlist thing somewhere?

[@lovelifedrawing]

Hey thanks Bob! We don’t have a donate mechanism, but really appreciate the thought

[@neilneilrebel]

Ello from the Philippines! I need this push right now

[@lovelifedrawing]

Hey Neil! I'm ashamed to say I have always assumed your account was a bot because you always only write "Ello from the Philippines"! It's really cool to hear from you and thanks for your support

[@eroane]

OMG!! Thank you sooooo much!!^____^❤❤❤

[@adam3896]

This video made me realise my greatest doubt is that I won't progress and learn, and that all this work will be for nothing. It really affects me, as I expect and want progress each time, but that's rarely possible. Like your meditation example, I think I have to reframe my expectations and see art primarily as fulfilling in and of itself, even though there's a part of me that still wants to see progress. Thank you for making such a great video!

[@vanessascola4708]

It is the best video I have seen. Makes me want to make one too.

[@caseyloomis2168]

This was a fun an informative video.

[@CharlieNoodles]

One of the reasons that we fail at these things is because we rely too heavily on will power and self motivation. New Years resolutions never work out because they’re always some vague epithet with no clear goal or practical plan on how to achieve it. Saying you want to lose weight and get fit is all well and good but…how much weight? What do you mean by fit? Without clearly defined goals we inevitably lose focus and our will power just isn’t strong enough. Same with saying “I want to get better at art”, okay but how? What do you want to improve? If our desired outcome is too nebulous or too ill -defined we will never stick to it because there’s nothing to stick to. But if you clearly define what success means the you can come up with a plan on how you’re going to achieve that goal. Better yet you can break it up into smaller goals that are easier to achieve. Keep track of those successes, no matter how small. If it takes you say 1 minute to do a full figure gesture, can you get it done in 59 seconds by the end of the week?

[@arlenebell7659]

Kenzo if u can’t motivate a person to just pick up a pencil, no-one could! Fabulous video, thank you 🙂

[@swisdom9117]

Kenzo, I love your videos so much. They're so informative yet hilarious

[@anikatasnim6001]

this video is a life saver.