WHY you don’t have time for art 😮 How much time do you need to be a pro artist?

If finding the time and motivation to make art is a struggle for you, this video will help you more than you know! Does your art time management suck? You may feel like you can't make art or you can't find time to make art, and even if you do, then you just can't make anything good. In this video, you'll learn the secret to being a crazy productive artist, making time for your art in ways you didn't think about before, and how to get the most out of each drawing session. These are secrets I've developed and practiced in my Art Mentorship, which I'm happy to share with you today! I can't wait to hear how much this helps you become the artist you always wanted to be.
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00:00 Why you can't find time for your art
0:36 What is "care" ?
1:52 The misperception
3:34 Starving yourself
5:44 Cost of never
8:01 The little engine
9:44 Compound more
11:07 The sacred cow
12:25 Shooting blind
14:11 Symptom, NOT cause
15:47 Above all else
17:05 Your story begins

[@TheArtMentor]

What did you learn about in this video that you want to implement into your current practice? 🤔

[@scribblerjones]

Boy, this video hit home with me. I'm guilty of wishing that I had a full day to just sit down and draw... but this helps remind me that it's not so much the quantity of time as much as what I do with the time I have available to me. Thanks again, Teach!

[@TheArtMentor]

Yeah that’s so common right?? I bet if you added up every 30 minutes of boredom throughout the week, it’s add up to a pretty decent amount of time right? And then working with purpose on top of that huh??

[@scribblerjones]

@@TheArtMentor it does. Couple weeks ago, I made it a point to set aside one hour a day to focus on an art task, cutting out one or two other minor things that just take up my daily time - and that alone has done wonders for me!

[@TheArtMentor]

Have you ever heard that on average, people waste 2 hours of their life every day? Imagine just getting back half of that like you are! 🔥

[@scribblerjones]

@@TheArtMentor yikes, what a stat! Makes me want to re-evaluate my daily schedule and see where I can further optimize my day for art!

[@TheArtMentor]

I know I felt the same way when I first heard that too! 🥶 good luck finding those microbursts of time to improve now 👍

[@likeskuma]

You are gorgeous! As soon as I decided to draw, despite artificial intelligence, my sister sent me your video. At first I got motivation. And then you, as another confirmation that I am on the right path. I will draw for myself. I've always liked to draw. Thanks for this content!) I wish you rapid growth in the number of subscribers.

[@TheArtMentor]

Thanks so much for your support, and I'm also glad you found my channel! I know you have a lot to bring to the world and show through your art. What kind of art goals are you working towards right now?

[@AnubisTheMaster]

Hey thank you for this vid 💪💪

[@TheArtMentor]

You’re welcome my friend! What was your biggest takeaway from this? 😮

[@gosu6594]

Hey very encouraging and sound advice, thanks. You're like the voice of reason of the yt art community

[@TheArtMentor]

You’re very welcome my friend 😁 what did you find most helpful in this video?

[@GabrielVoxel]

Great Vid 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheArtMentor]

Thanks! What did you enjoy most in this video?

[@rahimapineda4934]

Never thought about it! This came at a good time, much appreciated!

[@TheArtMentor]

You’re welcome! What did you find most helpful?

[@brudum]

Thank you very much for sharing the video, wish you a lot of success in life

[@TheArtMentor]

Thanks so much, and likewise to you! What did you find most helpful in this video?

[@RuralArtConnection]

Very sound advice. I find myself finding all the reasons in the world for why I can’t or do t have time to create. 😅 Working on it…

[@TheArtMentor]

It’s tough right! Sometimes just finding those friction points and eliminating them can help, have you tried that? Like getting all your materials set up beforehand so you can’t make the excuse for that. I’m making more videos about that topic

[@nayelimartinez4465]

Great video Mr. Sean! It’s interesting because at least, all of these problems can come from different angles, but actually one of the biggest (very related with the self-care topic) can be a result of a constantly stressed state, which means that even motivation can be affected by doing what oneself likes to work with if they do it excessively and don’t treat their burnout symptoms asap, like it creates a fear in them after and is understandable. Who would have thought even self-care is a common responsibility as prioritary as other ones, like… taxes xD

[@TheArtMentor]

That’s right, and from a human standpoint, it’s important to take care of yourself. But that can often be enabling with a short-sighted view of your art life, can’t it?

[@nazaxprime]

Yep, Maslow's hierarchy of needs does not play around.

[@idontknowaboutthat1904]

Your videos have been excellent: your experiences are a guide for me and so many! Thanks for all this.

[@TheArtMentor]

I'm so happy to hear that! What advice was most helpful for you in this video?

[@idontknowaboutthat1904]

@@TheArtMentor Not to conduct business like a fast food purchase, but to develop a professional business relationship of trust, respect and familiarity to gauge, understand and solve the client's issue; not to overwhelm a viewer with different styles and subjects but to focus on one, and not to race to the bottom with ever cheaper prices-devaluing my work. It really helps to have that assurance to conduct myself professionally. Thank you

[@TheArtMentor]

@idontknowaboutthat1904 that’s exactly it! 👍 do you already have an art business or are you trying to build one?

[@idontknowaboutthat1904]

@@TheArtMentor I'm trying to rebuild; I did murals back in the day and am looking to get back into fine arts, some political and historical illustration; but I don't know anything about computers or digital yet-I'm just a painter.

[@stephaniet1389]

Great advice! One thing that I found that helps me is becoming a part of a community that encourages each other to draw every day. It's like how it's easier to keep to an exercise routine with a buddy. It doesn't need to be a perfect drawing, but I've used it to improve my landscape and scenery skills. Now, I have people saying that I should consider illustrating a book at some point. Really boosts my motivation. :3

[@TheArtMentor]

I totally agree! Community is SO important for artists since it’s such a loner activity isn’t it? Have you checked out my Discord community on that note?

[@stephaniet1389]

@@TheArtMentor I'll check it out. Supportive art communities are great! :)

[@TheArtMentor]

Thanks for joining! I hope you enjoy 👍

[@jowlpagyow4496]

i really want all of your content in Spotify podcast.

[@TheArtMentor]

Ohh really? 😯 do you think I should have a podcast platform for this content?

[@gabudaichamuda2545]

Sean, have you ever done a video on using art to deal with emotional trauma? There's a lot weighing on my soul. The emotional and mental pain is so great to almost be physically debilitating. How can I use my art to fix this, rather than "waiting until I feel better" to make art?

[@TheArtMentor]

Wow that sounds like a heavy topic. I’d consider that. Im sorry to hear about those circumstances, and my advice to you would be to work for your desired future. Remember that nothing will change until you do and that’s worth fighting for that future you want, right? 😁

[@gabudaichamuda2545]

@@TheArtMentor True, but what happens when you're in a place where you're struggling with doing the best thing for you, because you feel unworthy? That's where I am. Actually, lower than that: Due to recent discoveries, I've realized I was, legitimately, unloved in the last 30 years. I have no way to reconcile this with the people who caused it, as they are either passed on, or far beyond my reach. I've wanted several times to express this pain through my artwork, but instead I have spent days crying, writing in a journal, or doing activities that numb my emotions.

[@TheArtMentor]

How about discovering why you’re worthy then? How about taking that important journey to realize a new version of yourself that is powerful and you love? Start with the self. Build you first. You can’t do anything about the past nor redo it like a game right? Focus on building the future and a future you that’s awesome! How about that? 😁

[@zycovleech6163]

I'm so sorry to hear that and I empathize greatly. I'm no therapist so take this with a grain of salt but I can tell you what helped me. There is this belief that when something is weighting on you, to put that energy into an object (like a piece of paper listing your grivances) and burn it or release it. In the past I used to draw my pain, however, for me, it was retraumatizing (depictions of harm, fear, etc). What I do now is release and burn things in my personal pieces. I started with traditional art, because I can put pressure, scratch it, etc. (Oil pastels worked amazingly for this), the pieces were chaotic, low effort, took me 5 seconds and then I would tear them apart. With time, each piece became less chaotic, more thoughtful and intentional. Now, when I want to create a healing piece, I tend to create calm, quiet, pieces of art, usually with something being released, flying or escaping, like birds or fireflies. They are personal, so it doesn't matter how good they are, just like medicine is not required to taste good, this type of art is not required to be your best work. I now often paint digitally, but I still prefer to make them with traditional mediums (there is something soothing in letting paint flow). Hope it helps, hope you understood (english not being my first language) and hope you find a good support system that allows you to heal and find peace. Feel free to comment if it helps, I'm sending my best wishes your way

[@rexrip1080]

Hey, I am a 3D guy. I generally do the texture baking when I am brain dead, I hate to do it in general so I kind of just let youtube play random videos whilst my body does all the work and I kind of drift in and out of consciousness. I generally kind of wake up in one moment and the work is done. Then I go ride a bike for 2 hours, that is enough activity for me daily so I feel good and can sit for 10-12 hours working. Also, one day a week is a cheat day when I do not make anything. I found this the be the ideal formula so I do not burn out. Also fruit and water, lots of water ;)

[@TheArtMentor]

That’s an awesome workflow! I do similar stuff for video editing and plan my day around when I need to let me computer do it’s thing while I’m productive in other way. How much has that strategy improved your productivity?

[@rexrip1080]

@@TheArtMentor Well, I generally overdo things because I am kind of a perfectionist so once I actually limited the amount of time I have to do a project it started to improve and I get less burnouts. I still abandon a lot of projects but a good portion of them are basically test for a new mechanic or a technique I have learned. So it helps me improve a lot faster (since I plan on learning the whole pipeline and make a whole game) and wastes less time. I have also over time learned how to turn off my brain to thinking about work so I can rest much faster as well XD

[@TheArtMentor]

That’s awesome man. I wish you luck on your game!

[@rexrip1080]

@@TheArtMentor Thanks, and good lick to you too! Just found your channel so I have a lot of things to watch now. Have a good one!

[@TheArtMentor]

I hope it helps you a lot, and I look forward to hearing from you more!

[@nazaxprime]

Working 14 hours a day to support my family doesnt help regarding creative focus. I make time, but yeah, time is a very real and precise thing. Anyway, thanks for the content, good stuff. That said,

[@TheArtMentor]

Thanks for watching! What did you find helpful in this video?

[@Wendy_de_Boer]

I have about 16 hours to draw per week. That's 16 solid hours, not counting stretching, tea breaks, or bathroom visits. I'm such a slow artist though, it still feels like almost no time at all.

[@TheArtMentor]

That’s a great amount of time! If you’re thinking your slow, don’t worry about time just yet. Worry about making artwork consistently with that amount of time and you’ll naturally get more efficient with your time okay? 👌