I regret wasting many years on jobs unrelated to creativity, and which I didn't enjoy. I could have learned so much more in that time, but at least I have started anew, and now I am really enjoying my new adventures as an illustrator, appreciating every day I get learning new skills and improving my old ones. Focus is very important, but it is also good to have a few different creative outlets, because doing one thing only can quickly become boring (at least I think so). I like to do fine art as well as illustrate comics, which I find is a great way to keep things interesting. I have had to pull the plug on many other creative paths, realising I never could become good at everything I wanted to do, as well as not having enough time to pursue them!
I started drawing around 20 and I’ve taken breaks away from art that last in the years. I think last time I drew was maybe around 6 years ago. I’m 32 years old right now and preparing for a serious comeback. I very much needed to hear this, Tim. Therefore, a million thanks.
Good time! It feels so validating to hear this realistic time-spans and situations, rather than "I'm gonna get in Riot in 1 year". Thanks TH-cam for recommending me this channel, golden stuff!
I got stuck learning a broad range of stuff for a long time. At the least the good thing about it is that I was able to see what I enjoyed most, and I can still fall back on those skills when needed.
Very good video that I know I wish i watched when I was young and I'd say any artist needs to be hearing this. As someone who took way longer to really make a career in art but now am arriving so to speak the biggest thing in my way was the inability to commit.
Thanks for sharing. I started to take it seriously a month ago and did have a hard time overthinking the things I want to create not matching my skill limitations. And I think a lot of artists have the same issue. I just started to shift a bit and focus on the fundemantals first and go from there.
Tim thank you so much this was really wonderful talk and I needed to hear that so bad been avoiding art to not feel guilty for letting go this is just quality tips I really appreciate it 🙏🙏
Thankyou for your thoughts on thumbnails I watch that as I draw with that long video playing in the background I want to be better at telling stories with my art
When I started out, I wanted to become a concept artist at a certain game company. I still want to do this, but for about 2 years ago my childhood dream of becoming a mangaka has really started to hunt me. Recently, I also feel like I just love drawing more than painting, even though I also love the latter... I guess I am one of those "too many interest" artists. On the one hand, my progress is annoyingly slow, but on the other hand, I am a bit proud that I can at least draw & paint something from everything (aka interior, props, characters) to an equal level. I am still making myself practise illustration more than drawing manga, but it gets harder and harder tu ignore this urge. :/"
I knew learning how to draw would take a long time. I was watching proko podcast. And he was saying some people learned from not knowing anything about art to pro level in five years, but that’s just if you’re really dedicated, but I can definitely see it would take most people at least 10 years. I’ve only started really applying myself and trying to learn it for the last two years I would say and before that I was just like drawing here and there, it sucks that really is a thing you have to constantly practice. You can learn the theory and how to do the thing but you’re not going to get better unless you actually practice it a lot. Like you may know how to do it, but it’s not going to translate when you first start drawing your line work is going to be terrible, I guess it’s just like playing a musical instrument. You’re going to sound awful at first, even if you technically know how to play it.
I regret wasting many years on jobs unrelated to creativity, and which I didn't enjoy. I could have learned so much more in that time, but at least I have started anew, and now I am really enjoying my new adventures as an illustrator, appreciating every day I get learning new skills and improving my old ones. Focus is very important, but it is also good to have a few different creative outlets, because doing one thing only can quickly become boring (at least I think so). I like to do fine art as well as illustrate comics, which I find is a great way to keep things interesting. I have had to pull the plug on many other creative paths, realising I never could become good at everything I wanted to do, as well as not having enough time to pursue them!
I started drawing around 20 and I’ve taken breaks away from art that last in the years. I think last time I drew was maybe around 6 years ago. I’m 32 years old right now and preparing for a serious comeback. I very much needed to hear this, Tim. Therefore, a million thanks.
Good time! It feels so validating to hear this realistic time-spans and situations, rather than "I'm gonna get in Riot in 1 year". Thanks TH-cam for recommending me this channel, golden stuff!
I got stuck learning a broad range of stuff for a long time. At the least the good thing about it is that I was able to see what I enjoyed most, and I can still fall back on those skills when needed.
This channel is crazily high quality.... I am sure you will build a great following here on youtube
Very good video that I know I wish i watched when I was young and I'd say any artist needs to be hearing this. As someone who took way longer to really make a career in art but now am arriving so to speak the biggest thing in my way was the inability to commit.
Thanks for sharing. I started to take it seriously a month ago and did have a hard time overthinking the things I want to create not matching my skill limitations. And I think a lot of artists have the same issue. I just started to shift a bit and focus on the fundemantals first and go from there.
Tim thank you so much this was really wonderful talk and I needed to hear that so bad been avoiding art to not feel guilty for letting go this is just quality tips I really appreciate it 🙏🙏
Love your drawings mate !
Thankyou for your thoughts on thumbnails I watch that as I draw with that long video playing in the background I want to be better at telling stories with my art
Thank you for the podcast, it was nice. Focus on getting that last 1 percent of quality. I will totally page that into my head.
When I started out, I wanted to become a concept artist at a certain game company. I still want to do this, but for about 2 years ago my childhood dream of becoming a mangaka has really started to hunt me. Recently, I also feel like I just love drawing more than painting, even though I also love the latter...
I guess I am one of those "too many interest" artists. On the one hand, my progress is annoyingly slow, but on the other hand, I am a bit proud that I can at least draw & paint something from everything (aka interior, props, characters) to an equal level.
I am still making myself practise illustration more than drawing manga, but it gets harder and harder tu ignore this urge. :/"
Awesome video, Tim. Is there anywhere I c an find that beautiful piece of art that you have on your tablet/monitor behind you?
I knew learning how to draw would take a long time. I was watching proko podcast. And he was saying some people learned from not knowing anything about art to pro level in five years, but that’s just if you’re really dedicated, but I can definitely see it would take most people at least 10 years. I’ve only started really applying myself and trying to learn it for the last two years I would say and before that I was just like drawing here and there, it sucks that really is a thing you have to constantly practice. You can learn the theory and how to do the thing but you’re not going to get better unless you actually practice it a lot. Like you may know how to do it, but it’s not going to translate when you first start drawing your line work is going to be terrible, I guess it’s just like playing a musical instrument. You’re going to sound awful at first, even if you technically know how to play it.
😢 i want to make money with my art work