well thats pretty good. BUT HAVE TO NOTE SOMETHING. when considering the possible beautiful unique looking creatures present in a videogame (main form of artwork besides animation movies) one could make it so that there is approximately 25 videogames science fiction with large variety in each (15--28 factions species) and there is around 1500--2500 videogames with just 1-2 species factions besides humans for instance. Now armour design is also limiting, in case of small videogames with not as many species there can have some more similarities in armour with armour beautification. making science fiction is a privilege. I have some science fiction ideas as for compositions but i am not too good at drawing plus so far i lack a team. I am not sure if i should give it away so others can further develop it. Your vehicle designs look great but need some touchup. so there can be a little more when considering artowrk of largely humans perhaps sometimes anime-ish (but i am not all for anime other then a niche) It seems to me that one person wants to encourage me to make my own game. I imagined quite a number of awesome meshwork patterns which i consider major guidance patterns for things. Perhaps i should be better off learning to draw and memorize those meshwork patterns. BUT thats worky worky, and myself am not necesserily the best for worky worky. more like having fun on occasions.
I turned 23 recently and just graduated college, ah this hit hard... I haven't made any money from my art yet so I feel behind. I agree 1000% that the journey will be different for everyone. I teared up a bit with tip #4 and #5. Yeah, we should all become our own best friends! Thank you so much for sharing. Really, have a great art filled year! :D
I was gonna comment basically the same thing 😅 I'm 23 and just graduated college last year and also haven't made any money from art. It's difficult to not be hard on myself :3
Best tip I learned this year... Do art for yourself first. If you genuinely love your art, do it for yourself, because that's what makes you happy. Because your creations makes you happy 😊 I feel like this makes the road so much less difficult because it no longer feels like a task to draw/paint. Just my two cents
Struthless has a video all about feeling like you’re behind if you want more advice on that! I feel the same in 28. It’s hard not to compare yourself to others but literally all that does is make you feel bad. Comparing yourself to others doesn’t improve your art or make you money. My personal goal is simply to finish a project I care a lot about and it’s ok if it takes me years as long as I complete it.
The moment when you said, "OMG, I'M 23 AND I'M NOT WHERE I'M SUPPOSED TO BE" REAAALLY hits me. I just turned 23 and I don't know where I'm going. My mother gifted me a monitor tablet as my graduation, Christmas, AND Birthday gift, but I only used it like... 10 times over the past many months; it sits on my work desk. I always wanted to be an artist but there are so many parts I need to fill. Landscaping, character design, clothing, shadows and highlights, even drawing a simple face needs a BUTT LOAD OF WORK. but all in all I thank you so much, Ross Draws. I'll do better now because it is my individual journey. I have to solve this with sure effort and time
I'm 35 and sometimes feel like I've missed out on the opportunity to pursue art professionally, but have to remind myself there's no age limit on learning and practicing art. Thanks for being a beacon of positivity, and I always enjoy watching your painting process as well as the finished pieces. Wishing everyone a fulfilling 2022, let's get those quests!
Heeey I'm soon to be 34. I'm currently doing this complete change in my life, and I'm going to apply to a game art creation course this february. You can do it too!
Speaking as some one who had spent less countless hours “hustling”, it’s pointless. I learn more from one hour of inspired work than 12 of forced learning.
That’s the best “bad habits” video I’ve seen in a long time - delivered in an honest, but characteristically compassionate Ross way I love your “main quest/side quest” analogy too
Count me in, recently turned 23! Yeah the art journey is different for everyone, just gotta enjoy the journey's process instead of worrying about the destination. :)
Marcio Fiorito is a marvel/dc artist from Brazil and he started to study art at 29. He's an amazing artist. I started with 28 and I've progressed a lot since I stopped caring about this feeling of "left behind".
The "omg I'm 23 and not where I want to be!" really hit home for me because I actually just turned 23 earlier this month. It's relieving to hear someone like Ross say that it's ok to not be where you want to be and that each journey is unique. Actually lifted a little bit of weight off of my chest!
I turned 24 last week I lost 10 years of my life to a chronic illness that I finally beat and am just starting my life. Each day I feel like a failure because the people around me are already done with school and finding jobs while I’m just now trying to figure out what a normal life is. I decided to apply to art school and I’m so scared I know I missed a lot and that my art is really behind but I’m willing to try. Today I had a mini mental breakdown and cried because my hands shake a lot while I draw but I took a small break and then continued when usually I would just quit but I don’t have time to give up I set a goal to apply in February and Im going to show them the best version of me.
Feeling the same rn too. And I'm turning 20 in little over a month /~\. But its hard when you see 14yr olds making money off of their art. Plus I wasn't allowed to have social media for the longest time and now I'm feeling "I wish I could've been sharing my art sooner and learned to how to navigate and grow with the different platforms", but yeah. Good luck to you!
Yes, but for me it was between 19-21 kind off. I can't even look att the stuff I made then and feel so sad that I forgot about my love for art. School and friends got in the way, and it really did showed. But now some years later I am rolling on like never. I think of it as an arrow, you have to pull back to shoot onward. This really made me study real hard and I am still growing. Hope I never fall off again though, still think of where I could have been if I started then instead of quitting. (I am sadly of the"non-refernece era" which took its turn...)
Just remember that shaking off that rust will be way faster than those who have to start from scratch. If you take a break it doesn't mean your hard work is gone, just gotta brush up.
*listen to your mental health* YES! this is so important! I've always felt so pressured my the hustle but honestly it's just straining and stressful which just drains you faster, PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! ❤️❤️❤️
Great video Ross, thank you! The last point was something I really needed to hear, all the way down to being 23 myself 😂 As a chronically ill artist, I can never predict how bad my symptoms will be everyday and I frequently compare myself to healthier artists who seem to constantly be grinding. It'd endanger me to do that--not to mention how everyone needs to care for their mental and physical health alike--so I often feel inferior thanks to my body. But there's more to art than just hustling, and I know I can grow without practicing nonstop. Thanks for all the lovely tips, I hope 2022 treats you well!
I'm so glad it can help you! As a fellow human and artist, i've had my fair share of negative voices. Sometimes its just nice to be reminded that we're all figuring it out! You're doing great, I believe in you :)
@@RossDraws thank you for such a lovely reply, it means a lot to me! All of us can do with the reminder sometimes that we're doing enough no matter what some have said 😊
That last point hit home for me too. I'm almost 23 and I also struggle with a myriad of health issues and try not to compare myself with other artists too much. I would love to draw and paint all the time but just can't. I need to accept that ^^
@@cherishloveart whilst I'm sorry to hear it's something you struggle with too, I'm also glad to find another person who understands. It's an accomplishment in itself to continue this journey even with those obstacles, and we should never beat ourselves up because our limits are different. I'm wishing you all the best ❤️
@@oliverniko8366 I rarely comment on TH-cam but when I read yours it was nice to find someone else who has been/is going through something similar. We certainly shouldn't, we can keep on at our own pace :). You also!
The whole 'be your best friend' thing is actually really important. I just finally finished my first ever comissions about and it was an actual chore because I had become a serial procrastinator and I was beating myself over it. But then my mom came around telling us that she had just read a book about self talk and how it can affect how you do things during the day. If you tell yourself 'I should be doing x' then you are not going to do it. But if you tell yourself 'I CAN do x' you will do it. And if you tell yourself 'I am DOING X and I am doing it great!' then you will absolutely do it and will probably do it well too.
really happy to hear "f*ck the hustle", i'm about to get into college and i'm afraid my portfolio won't be that great or that i won't get my dream art job, but we all develop and improve in our own time, at our own pace! thank you so much Ross for these tips
Don’t be worried about your portfolio. I don’t know if your school has any “required” pieces they want to see in it, like mine did (one self portrait, one still life, one out doors piece for mine.) but as long as you show them you want to do art you should be fine. Hell, after all that I ended up getting in based on my GRAFFITI ART of all things.
Great Video Ross! What helps me when I'm having a hard time finding confidence in my art is my "Serotonin" folder😂 Where I literally just have screenshots of conversations with my friends, when they said something nice about my art, or clips of a streamer reacting to my fanart of them or photos of a big poster campaign I was recently fortunate enough to illustrate for. It just gives me so much energy and inspiration :D
You made me cry, I'm so frustrated with my art right now but what did you said about the things you wouldn't say to a friend made me feel better, I see now I'm being so rude with myself and I have to change that. Thank you for making this video, it's very useful ❤️
It really becomes second nature to be rude to ourselves and use negative reinforcement - you deserve the same treatment you'd give to your favorite people. You got this!
Oh my gosh! I'm 44 and I'm not where I want to be! Yeah... it happens too because life isn't straightforward... But at least I gained valuable knowledge, a wealth of skills in various fields (including graphic arts and music-making), two wonderful kids and the game isn't over yet... Maybe things would have been slightly different, had I had someone to give me valuable advice like you're doing today...
I really agree on that part were you talked about working really really hard especially because in this society we are so stressed about doing the right thing and not make any mistakes, so we dont ruin our future, wich is unrealistic cuz we are humans and we make mistakes and learn from them. And because of this it puts us in this constant pressure and fear to the point that we neglect our mental health and become unhappy with ourselves. So dont ignore your mental health people! take care of it and give yourself a pat on your shoulder and tell yourself that you deserve rest and that your doing really really great !! 💕💕
using references is like the best thing ever tbh, you can reference the pose, the lighting, the color grading, the composition and so much more, yet people still treat it as cheating and wrong
You said I might be thinking "I'm 23 and I'm not where I want to be" and that's toxic. And as a 23 year old (also recently graduated) artist going through a quarter life crisis I have never felt so attacked. How dare you and also thanks I appreciate your advice and this community. ❤
My main quest this year is drawing as many tigers as I can because I know it would be crazy satisfying to see first and last tiger of the year if I stick to this challenge and the side quest is to make it varying in different mediums so that I don't burn out. I was born in the year of the tiger so this year is the perfect year to honor myself by learning to draw tigers like a little high five to myself. ^^ I'm excited to later this year play with poses and lighting and at some point I will attempt to draw a tiger under Northern lights just to "see" how all those greens would play on the tigers features. Having these "ultimate ideas" to build up to feels really motivating! Like being in a video game and leveling up until you can use a certain cool sword or something. I want to draw cubs, I want to draw two tigers interacting, I really just want to get to know tigers really well from all angles. ❤ To be self kind though I am starting at lunar new year until next lunar new year because I'm recovering from covid so I'm not jumping into "questing" yet. This art piece you did was so inspiring, I'm so glad you did it! Hope you are doing well. 💜
1:55 that Maplestory sound effect doesn't fool me! all jokes aside thanks for your great videos like always, this stuff is just nice to hear and helps ground me every once in a while.
I'm turning into an older teen this year. Definitely not near to omg 23 but I've always had that hustle mindset since I felt that if I don't have a direction now, I'll just be paralyzed right there and be clueless as an adult. It's nice to hear every once in while that I can breath and not feel like my life is on fast forward. Thank a lot, sensei 💐
I'm already 25, but seeing you say that makes it a little better. I still have lots to learn and your habits and simply your way of talking or even your cheery side makes me FIRED UP!
Hey Ross, The "Be your own best friend" tip is something I really like and something I'm struggling with now. I am taking 4 art classes this semester at college and it's honestly been nerve-wracking having to show so many art pieces each week and thinking "Oh man this piece is awful, everyone is going to think it sucks" But people have been pretty positive and I'm hoping to get better at this as the semester progresses. Love your channel, can't wait to see what you put out this year.
thanks ross i need to hear this "use references" thing again and again to get it into my mind. I would love to see a video how to use references properly. how to break down the big shapes, deconstruct and construct etc.. using references the right way is not that easy for a lot of young artists out there,
I used to be a good artist 4 or 5 years ago; since then I barely drew or painted anything because of how busy I was with college and life in general ( sometimes I feel like that was just an excuse I made for not having enough motivation). And just today, I saw one of my friend's beautiful paintings on Instagram, and it motivated me so I spent more than 5 hours trying to paint a simple landscape. but it was terrible from all perspectives. And needless to say, I was devastated since my friend and I were almost on the same page when it came to drawing and painting. I felt like I had fallen behind. The fourth habit was just what I needed to hear. Thank you.
F the hustle is probably the most important for me to hear because the other messages like "use a reference!" are yes very important but are also pretty common tips. Thanks for the upbeat video!
I love these tips. I'm in a country where art is not patronised and appreciated so art is oftentimes deemed as hopeless and penniless, and not even an official job, but I do want to be a part of the creative industry someday. I'm not an art student but I'll keep drawing :,)))
totally me trying not to beat myself up over the fact that im turning 23 and im constantly having thoughts that im failing for not being "there" yet BUT im trying to enjoy my journey to beat that negativity. thank you ross for the reminders!
I’m began taking art/graphic design seriously at 17 and feel as though I began too late, seeing how many of those who are younger than me have platforms where thousands support them and make groundbreaking art both digitally and traditionally. At 18, I see how much I’ve improved with assistance, but afterwards it all began to feel overwhelming to keep on being consistent, especially when struggling with mental illness. I’m not afraid to touch paint now and feel more comfortable dealing with foreshortening, value and anatomy
Can't believe how impressively helpful this vid is- Your idea to mix projects/studies with things we personally enjoy is such a nice idea I'm amazed at how I never rly actually considered it. Every single tip very important man ✨!
This was great, I feel like alot of artists need to slow the grind and watch videos like this to keep their peace of mind and keep them insoired. Fantastic video 💯💯💯
I NEEDED THIS! i was already an year late since i failed highschool once,i just finished my highschool and I'm 18 rn, i wanna be a concept artist/illustrator but not only i feel left behind by skills but also since my peers are doing better than me,ig i need to stop comparing and take a breath
For me some of these work (and I started applying something similar a while ago already) but #3 and #5 don't: turning studies into projects, that I tried in the past, only pushed me into horrible art blocks where I couldn't even think about projects nor touch studies. And the grind really works for me. Grinding doesn't mean hustle and despair - for me it's just that I have daily routine, yes, studies I mentioned for 3# xD And when I stick to the schedule I planned I feel better mentally because I know what I did, what I learnt that day, and I see results on daily basis. All I had to do was to push myself a little harder towards studying instead of chasing after big projects I dream to finish. Everyone needs to find their own way and not every tip and approach that works for others will work for us. And I love that Ross said in the end that he hopes we'll find some of them useful, he doesn't say that these are things we have to do, it's just his suggestion based on his experience :)
It's been months since this video came out and watching this back making me feel much better. I've been stressing and struggling the whole year and still haven't really feel Satisfied with myself,but Ross video always keep me happy and inspired me so much to do a lot more artwork. So thank you Ross 💗✨💗✨
i needed this so much, thank you ❤️ btw i love this piece so much :) something i need to work on is being less negative to myself, and i absolutely loved ur words “be ur own best friend”. it’s such a good way to think about it that i will definitely keep in mind.
Coming back to art so late in life has been rough. I'm lucky to have some great creators like you and some others that are just so inspirational and helpful. You have such an infectious positivity and its really helped me get back into my art journey.
This is such great advice! Whenever I have art block or want to practice a technique or test out something new, I draw fanart! It takes the pressure off and makes art feel like less of a chore
I guess my main quest is to better my anatomy, this quest has been going on since 2020 and I’ve actually improved so much and i feel really proud. Im currently on a side quest tho and that is to improve drawing folds
Its truly been such a pleasure to see you grow the last few years. You breathe life and emotion into all of your works and its shows. You've really inspired me and countless others and your advice sometimes translates to other areas of life, not just art. Thanks so much, you're a gift to the world and I aspire to one day move people the way you do. Please, don't stop creating
I just quit my job recently to focus on making art for a living, im also turning 23 this march. And i really feel left behind. Thanks for this ross, it gave me a goal...a side quest :D Also I always tell myself im not good enough as a source of motivation, following up a "I believe you can improve more than you can ever imagine", so yeah its good thing to degrade or critique yourselves sometimes :D
Hey man, I just want to say that I´ve discovered your videos as of recently and they´ve really helped me to stay motivated. I´m a 28 year old teacher in 3D but I´ve always wanted to be a concept artist. However I never really made it in the industry. But you have some great insights, which help me to keep me level headed, and eventhough I don´t get the chance to practice the craft as often as I´d like. I haven´t given up yet. So I just wanted to say thank you for that. I really connect with what you said about being your own best friend. Whatever skills I lack as an artist I seem to have in abundance when it comes to picking myself apart. This often stops me from posting any work on my portfolio which has hindered me a lot. But I´m trying to turn it around and your videos really help. So keep up the good work!
Great Video Ross!! As someone who's still 18 and on first year college, I sometimes feel like I need to get somewhere were I sometimes feel like it's too much. I draw so much and managed to improve however recently I've taken a bit of a break to enjoy, myself and cope with my anxiety that sometimes overwhelms me since I barely go to places due to pnademic. Honestly, I like all your vids and the tips tou give as they have helped me a lot.
This helped so much!! I try to use references but I feel like my art just gets worse when I use a reference and I feel like my art is better when I use my mind so my brain is like fighting over what to do and sometimes it’s annoying to find a pose or a reference that’s in my skill range and a little out of my comfort zone as well.
The negative thought-positive though is something i've been practicing to do for almost half a year now and it has helped me soooo much to gain more confidence! Thank you for the advices :)
Ross, these videos have been suggested to me a lot lately and a lot of the artists are really great. This is the first one where not only are you a great artist, but i actually learned something valuable. Thank you ❤
This was exactly what I needed to watch today. I stopped drawing when I was 21, because of stupid comments like "you have to start developing real skills that are needed in real jobs to support yourself financially". Well, multiple ”real jobs” later I was completely burned out. Now at the age of 27, I finally got back to drawing again and it makes me feel incredible but I do feel like I missed my shot at being a decent artist. I have to try to change that mindset. 💪
I feel so much better after watching this video Ross! I'm an art student who just finished my last semester of school in the fall, and I've been feeling so burnt out from art itself, and after hearing your tip #5, I feel better knowing that it is ok to just take a pause to take time to myself, instead of just jumping into the next thing. Thank you so much Ross! You're the artist I've looked up to for a long time, and inspired me to pursue my passion for art, and seeing this video really helped me, so thank you again! ❤️
Thank you so much Ross!! I think many have already said it, but #5 is something not preached enough! No matter your age, it's important to enjoy your learning rather than forcing yourself through it to catch up with others or reach your goals! Art should be fun, so no one should feel ashamed for their art being where it is based off of age! Thank you so much for your videos Ross, they really help me! I'm happy you're still having fun drawing and learning!
thank you for this. really. thank you so much. especially the last point. I feel this so much, I always think I need to give my absolute best and practice all the time but it takes up so much of my energy. Even if I don't practice much, I still improve with every piece so that's more than enough for me. I'm a full time freelancer now so I get stressed out about getting better all the time but I already have commissions so I should take it a little bit easy. So thanks a lot for this reminder
I know it's not as visible or direct but commissions help you improve in a lot of ways too! Refining your workflow and becoming quicker overall. Definitely allow yourself to take it easy here and there :)
i wanna say thank you! Your videos are super helpful! When u said “be your own best friend” i was so happy because i used to be constantly devastated with the thought that i was horrible at art (i draw alot on my ipad). Your channel is my new favorite and i always get exited when you post something new, its very helpful to me :)
always great seeing a notif for your uploads, ty for these tips. as a young aspiring artist who rlly looks up to you, i always appreciate your work and commentary on art
The side quest and main quest and prioritizing to get to where you finally want to be really spoke to me cuz ive recently at 25 with an engineering degree after a 5yr hiatus from art decided to get back into it cuz i want to do video game character design on the side and render them in 3d for my dad's game he's working on. I've started your patreon classes but with fulltime working, time is so important and as I create more art and post it i keep getting pulled by different people to do comissions or to make youtube videos which is overwhelming when i just want to focus on my goals and learn and do your classes so i can grow but im going to start thinking about everything else thats not learning for my specific purpose as side quests and try and incorporate learning in them to stay on focus with my goal to grow this year thank you Ross your videos are always helpful 😊 time to play catch up in your bootcamp (:
The second you said "character artist" it just set something on fire in me. I love designing and drawing characters, so it spoke to me quite well And it also helped, as an indecisive person who is dead set on making art for a living in the future😂
After fafo-ing for a couple of years, I've come back around to my childhood dream of being an Illustrator. I am nervous and excited! I cannot thank you enough for the videos you post. They act as waypoints along this intimating/daunting/exciting adventure and I just feel so reassured and empowered. I hope that one day I can thank you in person :,)
Lots of 23's fellow here, haha. Yeah, it's true sometimes I feel somewhat obligated to do more than I could've done till I run out of gas. But looking back, that's so toxic and drained myself, and quite dreadful. Your advice are hit home for me. I'll try to impose that to my life now. Sincerely thanks, Ross!
man you are such an inspiration to me...absolutely awesome video...and amazing helpful tips!!! thankyou so much for always sharing such helpful content!!
I’m turning 25 this month and stress from my family or seeing all these amazing artists who never stopped drawing growing up or went to school already for art or have a better focus or initiative to teach themselves to get better and I’m just now getting to the point of getting on that horse. I needed this video I find it so hard a lot of times to love myself and the art I make. Trying not to rush myself it’s been a journey but I think I’m getting there!
This actually teared me up, I feel burnout and feel... a bit leftout as being an artist. it feels suffocating especially when Im around my succesful artist friends, this kind of words cheered me up a little, even if my negative keeps bringing me down. Thank you 🙌❤️
I am 21, and I love the work that I do, both traditional and digital, but like so many others, I feel like I am falling behind, but I have to remind myself to be that friend to myself and look at the positives. At least I make really good art, at least I am making commissions, and hay, I love playing with colours and making new designs-- and recently I have discovered my passion for background art, although it is very time consuming ahaha. Thank you for this, Ross! This was a wonderful reminder, and happy 2022 to you and everyone here in the comments!
Ross, but really, can we just rename the video to "5 CRUCIAL Habits to Become a Better Everything in 2022"? Those tips you've just mentioned are applicable to everything in life. Point 1 to 5 all just resonated deeply. ❤️
I’m turning 23 in march and what you said about not being where we want to be.. that got me since that’s how I feel and I’m sure that’s also how a lot of people in their 20’s feel. I feel like I’m going too slow in life since a lot of my hs classmates already graduated college and I’m still nowhere near graduating, and also goes for a lot of things in life too
I started working as an artist a year ago, and in the beginning I had a lot of patience and will to grind,..but "accidentally", after 6 months of constant hard work I faced the deepest burnout I've ever had. It was painful to even *look* at my tablet, how crazy is that. But now I'm willing to get back to the business and hope this time I won't work myself to the death. Good luck, folks!! Have a pleasant year y'all🥺🌟
This hit really hard for me I just turned 21 and I have been set WAY back in my art school journey because of covid. Now instead of being class of 2022 I’m going to be class of 2024 and that has been weighing on me so much. I feel like I’m so behind. This video was super reassuring thank you so much!
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well thats pretty good. BUT HAVE TO NOTE SOMETHING. when considering the possible beautiful unique looking creatures present in a videogame (main form of artwork besides animation movies)
one could make it so that there is approximately 25 videogames science fiction with large variety in each (15--28 factions species) and there is around 1500--2500 videogames with just 1-2 species factions besides humans for instance. Now armour design is also limiting, in case of small videogames with not as many species there can have some more similarities in armour with armour beautification.
making science fiction is a privilege. I have some science fiction ideas as for compositions but i am not too good at drawing plus so far i lack a team. I am not sure if i should give it away so others can further develop it. Your vehicle designs look great but need some touchup.
so there can be a little more when considering artowrk of largely humans perhaps sometimes anime-ish (but i am not all for anime other then a niche)
It seems to me that one person wants to encourage me to make my own game.
I imagined quite a number of awesome meshwork patterns which i consider major guidance patterns for things. Perhaps i should be better off learning to draw and memorize those meshwork patterns. BUT thats worky worky, and myself am not necesserily the best for worky worky. more like having fun on occasions.
Please post your 3d work and graduation portfolio 😶😶👀👀
this is an underestimate but its quite close to the actual number
Love your videos💫 💖💖
missed ya as well Ross.
I turned 23 recently and just graduated college, ah this hit hard... I haven't made any money from my art yet so I feel behind. I agree 1000% that the journey will be different for everyone. I teared up a bit with tip #4 and #5. Yeah, we should all become our own best friends! Thank you so much for sharing. Really, have a great art filled year! :D
I was gonna comment basically the same thing 😅 I'm 23 and just graduated college last year and also haven't made any money from art. It's difficult to not be hard on myself :3
Mann, I feel the same 🥲🥲🥲
Best tip I learned this year... Do art for yourself first. If you genuinely love your art, do it for yourself, because that's what makes you happy. Because your creations makes you happy 😊
I feel like this makes the road so much less difficult because it no longer feels like a task to draw/paint.
Just my two cents
Struthless has a video all about feeling like you’re behind if you want more advice on that! I feel the same in 28. It’s hard not to compare yourself to others but literally all that does is make you feel bad. Comparing yourself to others doesn’t improve your art or make you money. My personal goal is simply to finish a project I care a lot about and it’s ok if it takes me years as long as I complete it.
And I'm 25
The moment when you said, "OMG, I'M 23 AND I'M NOT WHERE I'M SUPPOSED TO BE" REAAALLY hits me.
I just turned 23 and I don't know where I'm going. My mother gifted me a monitor tablet as my graduation, Christmas, AND Birthday gift, but I only used it like... 10 times over the past many months; it sits on my work desk.
I always wanted to be an artist but there are so many parts I need to fill. Landscaping, character design, clothing, shadows and highlights, even drawing a simple face needs a BUTT LOAD OF WORK.
but all in all I thank you so much, Ross Draws. I'll do better now because it is my individual journey. I have to solve this with sure effort and time
I'm 35 and sometimes feel like I've missed out on the opportunity to pursue art professionally, but have to remind myself there's no age limit on learning and practicing art. Thanks for being a beacon of positivity, and I always enjoy watching your painting process as well as the finished pieces. Wishing everyone a fulfilling 2022, let's get those quests!
I'm about to turn 29 and I feel the same way. You got this though! I hope that you pursue your art ❤
@@OHeyChrissy I recently got a graphics tablet so I can get into digital painting, it's only the beginning! We both got this! :)
Heeey I'm soon to be 34. I'm currently doing this complete change in my life, and I'm going to apply to a game art creation course this february. You can do it too!
@@hexcel8591 Yes that's awesome! I draw a lot on my iPad. Love it!
@@LiMaking I went to school for Animation. It wasn't bad but it was for sure exhausting. I wish you the best of luck ! You got this!
Speaking as some one who had spent less countless hours “hustling”, it’s pointless. I learn more from one hour of inspired work than 12 of forced learning.
Ayo John Hill skateboarder from NYC??
Wow you're here too :D I just watched your skate movies ^^
YO, wasnt expecting you here LOL, i skate all the time and used to watch you
That’s the best “bad habits” video I’ve seen in a long time - delivered in an honest, but characteristically compassionate Ross way
I love your “main quest/side quest” analogy too
my fav one is "focus on projects rather than single pieces", that really changed my perspective on how practice could be fun
Adam!!! Good to see you here
Love both of your content~
adam i love you
I am literally about to turn 23 on Feb. 1st and I just started art school last quarter (fall). I feel so behind. I need this! Thank you ❤️
Lol same, been beating myself up for turning 23 recently and feeling 2-3 years behind of where i want to be, Ross is right , we need to chill out 🤟
Count me in, recently turned 23! Yeah the art journey is different for everyone, just gotta enjoy the journey's process instead of worrying about the destination. :)
23 is soooo young, some people shift towards art into their 40's and 50's and still have an amazing journey!
Marcio Fiorito is a marvel/dc artist from Brazil and he started to study art at 29. He's an amazing artist. I started with 28 and I've progressed a lot since I stopped caring about this feeling of "left behind".
@@mateus_upd1084 Love this comment! Very inspiring!
The "omg I'm 23 and not where I want to be!" really hit home for me because I actually just turned 23 earlier this month. It's relieving to hear someone like Ross say that it's ok to not be where you want to be and that each journey is unique. Actually lifted a little bit of weight off of my chest!
I'm 31 and in the same situation, suit yourself lucky 🙂
I turned 24 last week I lost 10 years of my life to a chronic illness that I finally beat and am just starting my life. Each day I feel like a failure because the people around me are already done with school and finding jobs while I’m just now trying to figure out what a normal life is. I decided to apply to art school and I’m so scared I know I missed a lot and that my art is really behind but I’m willing to try. Today I had a mini mental breakdown and cried because my hands shake a lot while I draw but I took a small break and then continued when usually I would just quit but I don’t have time to give up I set a goal to apply in February and Im going to show them the best version of me.
I'm only 19 and I've been struggling with the feeling left behind already! I really needed this! Thank you so much!
Feeling the same rn too. And I'm turning 20 in little over a month /~\. But its hard when you see 14yr olds making money off of their art. Plus I wasn't allowed to have social media for the longest time and now I'm feeling "I wish I could've been sharing my art sooner and learned to how to navigate and grow with the different platforms", but yeah. Good luck to you!
4:44 that hit so hard, great tip right there
Love the idea of putting a “study session” in a project like the clouds examples. Putting things you like into the work is a cool way of doing it
It's really cool actually
I'm turning 27 in a month and I'm so upset I'd fallen out of art for almost a year because now I'm incredibly rusty. I love all these tips ♥️
Same here, I'm also turning 27 in a month and have fallen out of art for just over a year!
I took art seriously at 28. You got this!
@@LuisakArt thank you ♥️
Yes, but for me it was between 19-21 kind off. I can't even look att the stuff I made then and feel so sad that I forgot about my love for art. School and friends got in the way, and it really did showed. But now some years later I am rolling on like never. I think of it as an arrow, you have to pull back to shoot onward. This really made me study real hard and I am still growing. Hope I never fall off again though, still think of where I could have been if I started then instead of quitting. (I am sadly of the"non-refernece era" which took its turn...)
Just remember that shaking off that rust will be way faster than those who have to start from scratch. If you take a break it doesn't mean your hard work is gone, just gotta brush up.
*listen to your mental health*
YES! this is so important! I've always felt so pressured my the hustle but honestly it's just straining and stressful which just drains you faster, PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! ❤️❤️❤️
Great video Ross, thank you! The last point was something I really needed to hear, all the way down to being 23 myself 😂 As a chronically ill artist, I can never predict how bad my symptoms will be everyday and I frequently compare myself to healthier artists who seem to constantly be grinding. It'd endanger me to do that--not to mention how everyone needs to care for their mental and physical health alike--so I often feel inferior thanks to my body. But there's more to art than just hustling, and I know I can grow without practicing nonstop.
Thanks for all the lovely tips, I hope 2022 treats you well!
I'm so glad it can help you! As a fellow human and artist, i've had my fair share of negative voices. Sometimes its just nice to be reminded that we're all figuring it out! You're doing great, I believe in you :)
@@RossDraws thank you for such a lovely reply, it means a lot to me! All of us can do with the reminder sometimes that we're doing enough no matter what some have said 😊
That last point hit home for me too. I'm almost 23 and I also struggle with a myriad of health issues and try not to compare myself with other artists too much. I would love to draw and paint all the time but just can't. I need to accept that ^^
@@cherishloveart whilst I'm sorry to hear it's something you struggle with too, I'm also glad to find another person who understands. It's an accomplishment in itself to continue this journey even with those obstacles, and we should never beat ourselves up because our limits are different. I'm wishing you all the best ❤️
@@oliverniko8366 I rarely comment on TH-cam but when I read yours it was nice to find someone else who has been/is going through something similar. We certainly shouldn't, we can keep on at our own pace :). You also!
The whole 'be your best friend' thing is actually really important. I just finally finished my first ever comissions about and it was an actual chore because I had become a serial procrastinator and I was beating myself over it. But then my mom came around telling us that she had just read a book about self talk and how it can affect how you do things during the day. If you tell yourself 'I should be doing x' then you are not going to do it. But if you tell yourself 'I CAN do x' you will do it. And if you tell yourself 'I am DOING X and I am doing it great!' then you will absolutely do it and will probably do it well too.
really happy to hear "f*ck the hustle", i'm about to get into college and i'm afraid my portfolio won't be that great or that i won't get my dream art job, but we all develop and improve in our own time, at our own pace! thank you so much Ross for these tips
Dude he works 14 hour days... HE definitely on the grind and hustle lol
Don’t be worried about your portfolio. I don’t know if your school has any “required” pieces they want to see in it, like mine did (one self portrait, one still life, one out doors piece for mine.) but as long as you show them you want to do art you should be fine. Hell, after all that I ended up getting in based on my GRAFFITI ART of all things.
Great Video Ross! What helps me when I'm having a hard time finding confidence in my art is my "Serotonin" folder😂 Where I literally just have screenshots of conversations with my friends, when they said something nice about my art, or clips of a streamer reacting to my fanart of them or photos of a big poster campaign I was recently fortunate enough to illustrate for. It just gives me so much energy and inspiration :D
That's such a great idea! I do the same sometimes by reading everyone's kind comments :)
You made me cry, I'm so frustrated with my art right now but what did you said about the things you wouldn't say to a friend made me feel better, I see now I'm being so rude with myself and I have to change that. Thank you for making this video, it's very useful ❤️
It really becomes second nature to be rude to ourselves and use negative reinforcement - you deserve the same treatment you'd give to your favorite people. You got this!
Starting 2022 with the good vibes ✨♥️
Oh my gosh! I'm 44 and I'm not where I want to be! Yeah... it happens too because life isn't straightforward... But at least I gained valuable knowledge, a wealth of skills in various fields (including graphic arts and music-making), two wonderful kids and the game isn't over yet...
Maybe things would have been slightly different, had I had someone to give me valuable advice like you're doing today...
I really agree on that part were you talked about working really really hard especially because in this society we are so stressed about doing the right thing and not make any mistakes, so we dont ruin our future, wich is unrealistic cuz we are humans and we make mistakes and learn from them. And because of this it puts us in this constant pressure and fear to the point that we neglect our mental health and become unhappy with ourselves. So dont ignore your mental health people! take care of it and give yourself a pat on your shoulder and tell yourself that you deserve rest and that your doing really really great !! 💕💕
using references is like the best thing ever tbh, you can reference the pose, the lighting, the color grading, the composition and so much more, yet people still treat it as cheating and wrong
You said I might be thinking "I'm 23 and I'm not where I want to be" and that's toxic. And as a 23 year old (also recently graduated) artist going through a quarter life crisis I have never felt so attacked. How dare you and also thanks I appreciate your advice and this community. ❤
My main quest this year is drawing as many tigers as I can because I know it would be crazy satisfying to see first and last tiger of the year if I stick to this challenge and the side quest is to make it varying in different mediums so that I don't burn out. I was born in the year of the tiger so this year is the perfect year to honor myself by learning to draw tigers like a little high five to myself. ^^ I'm excited to later this year play with poses and lighting and at some point I will attempt to draw a tiger under Northern lights just to "see" how all those greens would play on the tigers features. Having these "ultimate ideas" to build up to feels really motivating! Like being in a video game and leveling up until you can use a certain cool sword or something. I want to draw cubs, I want to draw two tigers interacting, I really just want to get to know tigers really well from all angles. ❤ To be self kind though I am starting at lunar new year until next lunar new year because I'm recovering from covid so I'm not jumping into "questing" yet. This art piece you did was so inspiring, I'm so glad you did it! Hope you are doing well. 💜
1:55 that Maplestory sound effect doesn't fool me! all jokes aside thanks for your great videos like always, this stuff is just nice to hear and helps ground me every once in a while.
I'm turning into an older teen this year. Definitely not near to omg 23 but I've always had that hustle mindset since I felt that if I don't have a direction now, I'll just be paralyzed right there and be clueless as an adult. It's nice to hear every once in while that I can breath and not feel like my life is on fast forward. Thank a lot, sensei 💐
Dude.
Never been this early 😭😭😭🤧
I am starting 2022 off with a bang 😊
This is the cutest drawing ever oh my god
the last one is 100% what I need to keep in mind
I'm already 25, but seeing you say that makes it a little better. I still have lots to learn and your habits and simply your way of talking or even your cheery side makes me FIRED UP!
Hey Ross, The "Be your own best friend" tip is something I really like and something I'm struggling with now. I am taking 4 art classes this semester at college and it's honestly been nerve-wracking having to show so many art pieces each week and thinking "Oh man this piece is awful, everyone is going to think it sucks"
But people have been pretty positive and I'm hoping to get better at this as the semester progresses. Love your channel, can't wait to see what you put out this year.
all your content is so wholesome. i go from laughing to almost tearing up to pure awe all within 7 mins and 13 seconds XD
thanks ross i need to hear this "use references" thing again and again to get it into my mind. I would love to see a video how to use references properly. how to break down the big shapes, deconstruct and construct etc.. using references the right way is not that easy for a lot of young artists out there,
I used to be a good artist 4 or 5 years ago; since then I barely drew or painted anything because of how busy I was with college and life in general ( sometimes I feel like that was just an excuse I made for not having enough motivation). And just today, I saw one of my friend's beautiful paintings on Instagram, and it motivated me so I spent more than 5 hours trying to paint a simple landscape. but it was terrible from all perspectives. And needless to say, I was devastated since my friend and I were almost on the same page when it came to drawing and painting. I felt like I had fallen behind.
The fourth habit was just what I needed to hear.
Thank you.
Man, I’m just now starting my art Journey at 27. Hearing “Fuck the hustle.” Was something I probably needed to here and take into account.
F the hustle is probably the most important for me to hear because the other messages like "use a reference!" are yes very important but are also pretty common tips. Thanks for the upbeat video!
I love these tips. I'm in a country where art is not patronised and appreciated so art is oftentimes deemed as hopeless and penniless, and not even an official job, but I do want to be a part of the creative industry someday. I'm not an art student but I'll keep drawing :,)))
totally me trying not to beat myself up over the fact that im turning 23 and im constantly having thoughts that im failing for not being "there" yet BUT im trying to enjoy my journey to beat that negativity. thank you ross for the reminders!
I’m began taking art/graphic design seriously at 17 and feel as though I began too late, seeing how many of those who are younger than me have platforms where thousands support them and make groundbreaking art both digitally and traditionally. At 18, I see how much I’ve improved with assistance, but afterwards it all began to feel overwhelming to keep on being consistent, especially when struggling with mental illness. I’m not afraid to touch paint now and feel more comfortable dealing with foreshortening, value and anatomy
Can't believe how impressively helpful this vid is-
Your idea to mix projects/studies with things we personally enjoy is such a nice idea I'm amazed at how I never rly actually considered it. Every single tip very important man ✨!
Thanks so much! I'm so glad these tips could help
This was great, I feel like alot of artists need to slow the grind and watch videos like this to keep their peace of mind and keep them insoired. Fantastic video 💯💯💯
Ngl I never had a peace of mind when I started Art, but nowadays this makes me love Art even more and more focused 9n what I want to learn.
lol that 23 and im not where i want to be is me 100%. Thanks Ross I needed to here that
I NEEDED THIS! i was already an year late since i failed highschool once,i just finished my highschool and I'm 18 rn, i wanna be a concept artist/illustrator but not only i feel left behind by skills but also since my peers are doing better than me,ig i need to stop comparing and take a breath
For me some of these work (and I started applying something similar a while ago already) but #3 and #5 don't: turning studies into projects, that I tried in the past, only pushed me into horrible art blocks where I couldn't even think about projects nor touch studies. And the grind really works for me. Grinding doesn't mean hustle and despair - for me it's just that I have daily routine, yes, studies I mentioned for 3# xD And when I stick to the schedule I planned I feel better mentally because I know what I did, what I learnt that day, and I see results on daily basis. All I had to do was to push myself a little harder towards studying instead of chasing after big projects I dream to finish.
Everyone needs to find their own way and not every tip and approach that works for others will work for us.
And I love that Ross said in the end that he hopes we'll find some of them useful, he doesn't say that these are things we have to do, it's just his suggestion based on his experience :)
ALL OF THESE APPLY TO ME! THANK YOU 🔥🔥🔥
This is FIRE!
It's been months since this video came out and watching this back making me feel much better. I've been stressing and struggling the whole year and still haven't really feel Satisfied with myself,but Ross video always keep me happy and inspired me so much to do a lot more artwork. So thank you Ross 💗✨💗✨
i needed this so much, thank you ❤️ btw i love this piece so much :)
something i need to work on is being less negative to myself, and i absolutely loved ur words “be ur own best friend”. it’s such a good way to think about it that i will definitely keep in mind.
Coming back to art so late in life has been rough. I'm lucky to have some great creators like you and some others that are just so inspirational and helpful. You have such an infectious positivity and its really helped me get back into my art journey.
This is such great advice! Whenever I have art block or want to practice a technique or test out something new, I draw fanart! It takes the pressure off and makes art feel like less of a chore
I guess my main quest is to better my anatomy, this quest has been going on since 2020 and I’ve actually improved so much and i feel really proud. Im currently on a side quest tho and that is to improve drawing folds
Its truly been such a pleasure to see you grow the last few years. You breathe life and emotion into all of your works and its shows. You've really inspired me and countless others and your advice sometimes translates to other areas of life, not just art. Thanks so much, you're a gift to the world and I aspire to one day move people the way you do. Please, don't stop creating
I just quit my job recently to focus on making art for a living, im also turning 23 this march. And i really feel left behind. Thanks for this ross, it gave me a goal...a side quest :D
Also I always tell myself im not good enough as a source of motivation, following up a "I believe you can improve more than you can ever imagine", so yeah its good thing to degrade or critique yourselves sometimes :D
ross, luv you! case you forgot is 2022 you still such an amazing person! tysm for beeing you! im growing with you♡
just what i needed for a kickstart for art this year! >:D thanks ross!
Such a wholesome channel - thanks for being so generous and positive towards the art community :)
Hey man, I just want to say that I´ve discovered your videos as of recently and they´ve really helped me to stay motivated. I´m a 28 year old teacher in 3D but I´ve always wanted to be a concept artist. However I never really made it in the industry. But you have some great insights, which help me to keep me level headed, and eventhough I don´t get the chance to practice the craft as often as I´d like. I haven´t given up yet.
So I just wanted to say thank you for that.
I really connect with what you said about being your own best friend. Whatever skills I lack as an artist I seem to have in abundance when it comes to picking myself apart. This often stops me from posting any work on my portfolio which has hindered me a lot. But I´m trying to turn it around and your videos really help. So keep up the good work!
0:20 So incredibly true, mainquest and sidequest is a great way of putting it
Great Video Ross!! As someone who's still 18 and on first year college, I sometimes feel like I need to get somewhere were I sometimes feel like it's too much. I draw so much and managed to improve however recently I've taken a bit of a break to enjoy, myself and cope with my anxiety that sometimes overwhelms me since I barely go to places due to pnademic. Honestly, I like all your vids and the tips tou give as they have helped me a lot.
You're literally me dude lmao. Mood.
This helped so much!! I try to use references but I feel like my art just gets worse when I use a reference and I feel like my art is better when I use my mind so my brain is like fighting over what to do and sometimes it’s annoying to find a pose or a reference that’s in my skill range and a little out of my comfort zone as well.
The negative thought-positive though is something i've been practicing to do for almost half a year now and it has helped me soooo much to gain more confidence! Thank you for the advices :)
Ross, these videos have been suggested to me a lot lately and a lot of the artists are really great. This is the first one where not only are you a great artist, but i actually learned something valuable. Thank you ❤
This was exactly what I needed to watch today. I stopped drawing when I was 21, because of stupid comments like "you have to start developing real skills that are needed in real jobs to support yourself financially". Well, multiple ”real jobs” later I was completely burned out. Now at the age of 27, I finally got back to drawing again and it makes me feel incredible but I do feel like I missed my shot at being a decent artist. I have to try to change that mindset. 💪
I feel so much better after watching this video Ross! I'm an art student who just finished my last semester of school in the fall, and I've been feeling so burnt out from art itself, and after hearing your tip #5, I feel better knowing that it is ok to just take a pause to take time to myself, instead of just jumping into the next thing.
Thank you so much Ross! You're the artist I've looked up to for a long time, and inspired me to pursue my passion for art, and seeing this video really helped me, so thank you again! ❤️
Thank you so much Ross!! I think many have already said it, but #5 is something not preached enough! No matter your age, it's important to enjoy your learning rather than forcing yourself through it to catch up with others or reach your goals! Art should be fun, so no one should feel ashamed for their art being where it is based off of age! Thank you so much for your videos Ross, they really help me!
I'm happy you're still having fun drawing and learning!
thank you for this. really. thank you so much. especially the last point. I feel this so much, I always think I need to give my absolute best and practice all the time but it takes up so much of my energy. Even if I don't practice much, I still improve with every piece so that's more than enough for me. I'm a full time freelancer now so I get stressed out about getting better all the time but I already have commissions so I should take it a little bit easy. So thanks a lot for this reminder
I know it's not as visible or direct but commissions help you improve in a lot of ways too! Refining your workflow and becoming quicker overall. Definitely allow yourself to take it easy here and there :)
i wanna say thank you! Your videos are super helpful! When u said “be your own best friend” i was so happy because i used to be constantly devastated with the thought that i was horrible at art (i draw alot on my ipad).
Your channel is my new favorite and i always get exited when you post something new, its very helpful to me :)
Thank you for this ❤️
Ross, i can't begin to tell you how important and inspiring this video is!!! I took so much to heart.
always great seeing a notif for your uploads, ty for these tips. as a young aspiring artist who rlly looks up to you, i always appreciate your work and commentary on art
Thank you so much for the tips Ross!
sky is the limit, Hillie
No expectations, it’s all about the journey ✌🏻
The side quest and main quest and prioritizing to get to where you finally want to be really spoke to me cuz ive recently at 25 with an engineering degree after a 5yr hiatus from art decided to get back into it cuz i want to do video game character design on the side and render them in 3d for my dad's game he's working on. I've started your patreon classes but with fulltime working, time is so important and as I create more art and post it i keep getting pulled by different people to do comissions or to make youtube videos which is overwhelming when i just want to focus on my goals and learn and do your classes so i can grow but im going to start thinking about everything else thats not learning for my specific purpose as side quests and try and incorporate learning in them to stay on focus with my goal to grow this year thank you Ross your videos are always helpful 😊 time to play catch up in your bootcamp (:
The second you said "character artist" it just set something on fire in me. I love designing and drawing characters, so it spoke to me quite well
And it also helped, as an indecisive person who is dead set on making art for a living in the future😂
great video, but more importantly TEACH US THAT OPENINGG KINGG!!!
aaanndd... wen nft?
Let’s gooo new Ross upload
After fafo-ing for a couple of years, I've come back around to my childhood dream of being an Illustrator. I am nervous and excited! I cannot thank you enough for the videos you post. They act as waypoints along this intimating/daunting/exciting adventure and I just feel so reassured and empowered. I hope that one day I can thank you in person :,)
Lots of 23's fellow here, haha.
Yeah, it's true sometimes I feel somewhat obligated to do more than I could've done till I run out of gas.
But looking back, that's so toxic and drained myself, and quite dreadful. Your advice are hit home for me.
I'll try to impose that to my life now. Sincerely thanks, Ross!
Thank you so so much Ross, I really needed this!❤️✨
Also, tiger looks toooo cute!
This are advice i needed to hear years ago... either way late or at the right time. Thanks for this!
Thanks for the tips :D love the idea of looking at our goals as main and side quests :)
man you are such an inspiration to me...absolutely awesome video...and amazing helpful tips!!! thankyou so much for always sharing such helpful content!!
I’m turning 25 this month and stress from my family or seeing all these amazing artists who never stopped drawing growing up or went to school already for art or have a better focus or initiative to teach themselves to get better and I’m just now getting to the point of getting on that horse. I needed this video I find it so hard a lot of times to love myself and the art I make. Trying not to rush myself it’s been a journey but I think I’m getting there!
Be your best friend habit hits me hard because I always compliment the works of others but not my own.
I’m 19 and this vid is what I need rn. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I really appreciate that! :)❤️ This vid is very helpful. Thanks again!! ❤️
Oh man, you are just pure art wisdom! Spread it to the world!!!! Freakin‘ love what you’re doing! Let’s keep making this world a brighter place! ^^
This actually teared me up, I feel burnout and feel... a bit leftout as being an artist. it feels suffocating especially when Im around my succesful artist friends, this kind of words cheered me up a little, even if my negative keeps bringing me down. Thank you 🙌❤️
I'm loving the color tutorial, this is awesome learning
One step after another
"If you want to be a landscape artist, go outside"
I want to be a fantasy artist, so i will watch Lord of the Rings everyday from now on!
smiles in final fantasy
seems fun to me
I am 21, and I love the work that I do, both traditional and digital, but like so many others, I feel like I am falling behind, but I have to remind myself to be that friend to myself and look at the positives. At least I make really good art, at least I am making commissions, and hay, I love playing with colours and making new designs-- and recently I have discovered my passion for background art, although it is very time consuming ahaha.
Thank you for this, Ross! This was a wonderful reminder, and happy 2022 to you and everyone here in the comments!
Ross, but really, can we just rename the video to "5 CRUCIAL Habits to Become a Better Everything in 2022"? Those tips you've just mentioned are applicable to everything in life. Point 1 to 5 all just resonated deeply. ❤️
Love you Ross, you inspired me to take up drawing again after 2 years..💕
I’m turning 23 in march and what you said about not being where we want to be.. that got me since that’s how I feel and I’m sure that’s also how a lot of people in their 20’s feel. I feel like I’m going too slow in life since a lot of my hs classmates already graduated college and I’m still nowhere near graduating, and also goes for a lot of things in life too
I am very grateful that you bring these topics to light. I really love your vids they always help a lot. Love your work!
I started working as an artist a year ago, and in the beginning I had a lot of patience and will to grind,..but "accidentally", after 6 months of constant hard work I faced the deepest burnout I've ever had. It was painful to even *look* at my tablet, how crazy is that. But now I'm willing to get back to the business and hope this time I won't work myself to the death.
Good luck, folks!! Have a pleasant year y'all🥺🌟
thank you so much for making this, i've recently come to an art block and it's really refreshing to hear someone talk about art habits as a reminder!
This hit really hard for me I just turned 21 and I have been set WAY back in my art school journey because of covid. Now instead of being class of 2022 I’m going to be class of 2024 and that has been weighing on me so much. I feel like I’m so behind. This video was super reassuring thank you so much!
AWESOME AS ALWAYS ROSS
I truly mean this Ross.
Thank you. It's what I needed to hear.
Happy new year! :)