The Secret To Staying Consistent with Your Art - 5 Tips

[@b100dr4g3]

1. Have a consistent routine. Spend your time on what you enjoy and it'll be easier to be consistent with it. 2. Have a goal. My goal is to be able to draw faces realistically so that I can share it to the world. Also to work on my hand eye coordination. 3. Have momentum. Keep that streak going. Progression isn't a good indicator. Base your success on your consistency. Don't be too hard on yourself when you lose your streak. 4. Document your progress. We have so many tools, i.e youtbe and instagram to track our progress. Focus on how much you're doing each day, rather than the amount if progress you're making. 5. Find what works for you. What influences your world? What do you find interesting? Your life determines your art. Thanks Dan.

[@Eminster]

Good advice! I'll take it.

[@sasenranasinghe1093]

Dan is the most one if the most underrated and unrecognised artists on KZbin

[@melgine7476]

I agree !!

[@randalllaue4042]

Working out seems to be a side line of drawing...

[@RyanKingArt]

I've been drawing everyday for over 2 years now. But it took me many years to build up the habit. Thanks Dan! I really enjoy your videos.

[@ft1851]

Wow..i want to ask if you become bored with drawing what to do ??

[@RyanKingArt]

@@ft1851 I think you should work on projects that your really passionate about and that really excite you. Create what you want to create! Sometimes I still get a little bored, but I have made drawing a strong habit so its easy to draw every day. But when I first started drawing, I did not draw every day, so its a skill that you have to build up. Also you could change things up a little. Try drawing different subjects or drawing in a different style.

[@ft1851]

Ryan King Art thank you that is helpful ❤️❤️

[@RyanKingArt]

@@ft1851 Your welcome. I still have those days sometimes where I don't feel like drawing. Sometimes you gotta just push though it because practicing everyday will help you to get better.

[@positiveproductions6699]

I have a personal question I want to get better at drawing but I'm also balancing college currently how do you find the free time to draw when you can for when it's best for you? Thanks

[@ProfessorSolenya]

I watched your Will Smith Hyper realism tutorial almost a year ago and have been doing hyper realism ever since. Because of you I won an art competition and my drawing was put on display in an art gallery. I did hyper realism throughout my last year at school and my portfolio got me into art university. So thank you Dan

[@DanBeardshaw]

That means a lot, thank you for watching

[@sylviem.1299]

Wow that's all so great. Congratulations. Shows that learning pays off.

[@uco.7303]

Congrats

[@ProfessorSolenya]

Ano Nim No sorry I don’t have Instagram

[@ProfessorSolenya]

Sylvie M. Thank you

[@Lucas-tg6jz]

"If I had to choose to do only one thing, I would choose drawing, because that's what I like the most". Well, being consistant is kinda easy when you love it, right ? I think that's the problem of a lot of people (myself included) : we don't have the passion (or obsession) with it. Of course we enjoy it, but not as much as that. So yeah, it's a lot tougher to stay consistent, like you with the gym : you know you have to do it, it's important for you, but the pleasure is not important enough to create motivation, which is honestly kinda sad :(

[@peterk3759]

Lucas be careful for what you wish for. Maybe you'll have to draw old women naked

[@terzokun8596]

Aside discipline and motivation there is another way to stay consistent. I will give for example my phone: i have put instagram and facebook on my home screen and every time I open my phone they are there and I open them,however ,if i remove them they are not there and the convenience is gone. What i mean by all that is you just have to make it convenient and easy for you like putting a notebook and a pen on your desk or where you spend time mostly. i also obtained the habit of drinking more water that way - just always have a bottle of water next to my pc.

[@smallwhisperers2930]

Probably there's a different passion for you? Or you need a drawing lessons?

[@Lucas-tg6jz]

@@terzokun8596 Oh yes you're totally right about that, I've done the same with water too. And the convenience part of drawing is important : I have a part of my desk always ready for me to draw something.

[@Lucas-tg6jz]

@@smallwhisperers2930 Well after one year I can tell that disciple has worked well for me. It created a habit naturally, and now I draw everyday, even if it's only 20 min when I'm tired after work. And for the people that are in my situation described 1 year ago, don't lose hope ! Because motivation actually comes after you've done the work, not before ! And trust me, if you draw everyday, you'll get better, and if you get better, you're gonna truly enjoy it. And that's when the passion will develop :)

[@geckonia]

After this lockdown and getting to draw everyday I don’t want to go back to work 😅

[@smallwhisperers2930]

I love to draw because it makes me feel deeply good inside, like something I appreciate goes inside me and then letting it out by drawing it.

[@BigDomski]

Awesome stuff man, I've began doing some of these 4 days ago. I am writing 3-5 bullet points every day in my phone notes (art related), about what I would like to complete each day. It's becoming routine for me to make this list as soon as I wake up, and it really keeps me creating, studying and practicing each day. My daily goals are usually very simple, like "practice drawing face proportions for minimum 1 hour" or "make a post about your drawing on Instagram". What's funny is that I'm free to do whatever I want as long as I complete those goals, yet I still find myself drawing anyway. I'm drawing more than ever. I'm regaining my old discipline. Thanks for the video man, always good to hear from you 😁👍

[@seo8710]

I draw everyday online and I’m starting to see my improvement thank you for the tip

[@hardcoremachine6]

Like I'm sure many others have said before, your skills and way of teaching with your tutorials, are so clear and easy to understand. After watching the Will Smith portrait tutorial, my portrait drawing skills improved three-fold. Thank you for what you do and teaching others in the process, including myself.

[@zerperior]

What pen are you using is that a mechanical pencil that you are using and how thick is it

[@phoenixkinggamez4436]

I agree and I thank you for your advice I never what I was doing was wrong. Your advice changed my life

[@lindamcclure9322]

Great advice! Thanks

[@Ramen_Sensei]

Thank you so Much!!!!! I needed this...I’ve been having some trouble keeping up with drawing.

[@blingblingboy6451]

Me too lol

[@jijov.j1545]

Would u make a video about comic book style drawing

[@emiliebamber4797]

This is what I needed!!!😩

[@miketoreno6860]

Your art is really impressive. So inspirational. I will apply your tips 👌

[@FelineJungle]

Cant agree more! I keep pushing my cat and plant art!

[@Rain-qc6xc]

Thank you so much ! Very helpful and good video quality.

[@ShadowKnight97M]

Great, Epilepsy friendly episode Dan! Haha, but for real we need more Sketchbook 100!

[@sojourningyid1655]

Thanks for making this video...It was helpful.

[@ZakManga]

I came here for advice but honestly, I also came here for a dopamine hit lol. Videos make my small brain so happy

[@jarednurnberger7239]

I definitely need to stay consistent with my consistency

[@stephenwilson7865]

Dan, I enjoy your videos. I think you are a talented guy-well done. That distracting flashing screen behind you in this video is a real pain, it's headache provoking. My thoughts, other than that keep up with the good work.

[@kyt9734]

Your drawings are really mesmerising

[@paperj722]

My goal is to be able to do both realistic and cartoony at the same time, and hopefully have a flexible drawing style

[@MDK253]

Can you explai more about work journal ?may be a small video or something?

[@nissynevil8269]

What lead do you use for your sketches? Could you please mention that also in the list of supplies, thank you.

[@Deactivist]

This was really helpful.

[@treetheory8465]

This video was pretty helpful for me as i struggle with doing art constantly like i do with other things. Should work on commenting more often too i think its been a while. Keep it up Danny.

[@jexxex4947]

How do you make Lines smooth pls tutorial

[@wolf8peter]

My problem is my art is all over the place. I can't stick to one style, not even just two. If anyone has any advice please. How do I stay consistent with just one style?

[@lil_sweetie5099]

me: i have to draw my brain/mind: i dont have imagination my hand: i cant draw well my eye: someone help these people plz i wish i cound move or think

[@gosu6594]

I've been about four months 'skipping' going to the gym lol and as someone who goes on intermitent hiatus with my art, I agree it's a very appropiate analogy. Dang it xd I must return to the path

[@fejo4058]

Can you make a video of drawing anatomy of the heart?

[@craigsmall8573]

Every time I fall out of the habit I watch one of your videos and they really lift me up again. I haven't been drawing for a couple of weeks now but I think I will jump back on the wagon. Cheers Dan! 😁

[@DanBeardshaw]

thats good to hear Craig, not the not drawing part but the getting motivated to draw from these videos part haha. hope you can get back into it even if its just in small amounts. keep going

[@artofgodwin3879]

Thank you so much. Great guy ✌

[@dontaylockett9641]

Thank you truly helped me a lot!

[@blakemakofka8281]

How long have you have been drawing

[@noahgault1459]

FACTS ALL FACTS

[@angoosearts2084]

Yayyy I’m early!!!!

[@HSRMF]

i love your advices .. very useful.. the only thing is the screen behind you hurt my eyes ;)

[@DanBeardshaw]

haha I'm thinking of removing that, idk

[@HSRMF]

@@DanBeardshaw :)

[@Ositored1]

Thank you Dan : I have 100 Days sketching Schedule, I break non stop 32 Days Drawing, all ready !!!!! .. yes....Now a lot sacrifices but I don’t care, .....your advices help me a lot ..... I manage all techniques in art.....but try hard stay away all our usual life distractions.....

[@lauro6155]

What is the frequency that you change your kuru toga?

[@DanBeardshaw]

never, I've been drawing with this one pen for years and i only change the lead when i need to

[@ericbrown691]

Thanks Dan

[@JEBavido]

This is completely off-topic, but I just started following a falconer on KZbin, and I was struck by how much she looks and sounds like you. Her channel is Fable the Raven, and is she, by chance, your sister?

[@socratesthecabdriver]

i scratch the sketch pad while i'm on the taxi ranks :) when i get home in my sleep i dream up what i was doing wrong ..doctor is there something wrong with me ? heh

[@randalllaue4042]

Same “Rules” if you want to do “Ink”? Do you do side work? Drawing for cash?

[@xeth9620]

Early!

[@antoniamunoz5050]

Thanks to you I was able to understand perspective, thank you very much for your incredible videos and your advice :)

[@danicob]

I really appreciate your wisdom. It seems like you are breathing through your pencil

[@uco.7303]

I've been drawing almost everyday for 2.5 years and I can say staying consistent has improved my work. I'm sooo much better and have gained commissions since I've grown. I do play video games and take breaks but when I'm focused I just try to get a little bit better than last time by completing small projects. Thanks Dan.

[@noamseghers1501]

Thanks for the motivational video, your content really helps me out. Keep it up and greetings from Belgium!

[@jpf4207]

I enjoying watching his videos. Very good advice and I'm rediscovering how I loved doing art as a kid.

[@ekowsart8599]

love watching your videos man very talented, I hope to reach your level of drawing one day and become as good as you!

[@AndrewMarloweTV]

Good video and good inspiration Dan 😎

[@badgerno190]

great advice dan your videos are helping me get started in drawing keep them coming lol :)

[@mazzimum57]

incredible advice . Thank you so much

[@jayewashington1275]

Great content and great work! You're drawing always inspires me to do better

[@adnanmohd3710]

Well well well every beginner artist need to watch this video at least one-time.

[@Bombsiak]

Perfect timing ! Thank You

[@GONOCHALO88]

Espectacular buen trabajo

[@stikosstikos5131]

I keep doing many drawings every day at times I'm very discourage and feel very unmotivated. I been feeling also bored of everything in my life. I been trying to have webtoons as a profession then become a manga artist. I just never really enjoyed having a random job. I just wish I can become an Author and make it as a profession then just having a job I don't enjoy but what I'm trying to do is keep trying and to find my purpose in life

[@sleverlight]

why not try something else? If you're not enjoying it there must be sth out there to have fun with

[@agalar_pro]

nice video.i loved

[@gatniailjbhatti3582]

Loved It.

[@user-ut3ni6bu7b]

Thank you :)

[@Mantegas]

High level.

[@blingblingboy6451]

Wow awesome vid, need to tell my friends about you, your underrated lysm ♡

[@DanBeardshaw]

thanks, im glad you liked it :)

[@Catjamfan]

I have zero habits, no routines, and anhedonia... Depression and a handicap. Not sure what can help me..

[@productpurz3961]

Jesus Christ

[@aldebaran853]

Have a vision of what you want your life to be. Create a goal and always keep hoping. I'm there too just like you but I always keep hoping for the best. "Reality will break your heart. Survival will not be the hardest part. It's keeping all your hopes alive. When all the rest of you has died. So let it break your heart." ~ 26 by Paramore.

[@tundranone8366]

The first two minutes are incredibly painful to listen to for the very neurodivergent or mentally ill like myself who do not have a routine of any kind, have tried for years and years and years to get one together, all while watching so many of you do it so easily and take it for granted, getting further and further and further ahead of us. Yeah, I'm bitter. If you had my life, you would be too.

[@ZakManga]

On the flipside, people who are not as badly or not at all hit by neurodivergence shouldn't have to bear blame for our issues. We can't always expect people to go out of their way for us, and not give anything back. Like tolerating a minute or so of difficulty for something that may have taken someone more than double the time to plan

[@captiveraptor8207]

“The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” Amazing.

[@username-mu8yf]

sorry mate ugly background, please don't use it ever again