Don't get me started - advice for procrastinators.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2022
- Are you a procrastinator? Are you waiting for a special day to open your 'good' art supplies and start creating? Best-selling author Danny Gregory has some advice to get you going.
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i was laughing from the minute you started this one !!! you are fabulous, and this was all so damned true!!! thanks so much , as always !! Norakag !!!
Procrastination is more about failure. If we don't start, than we won't experience failure. Putting it off keeps the dream of being an artist alive. Unfortunately that's where it will stay if we continue to procrastinate, in our minds only. We just need to accept that we could and will fail in the beginning. But from failure comes growth. It'll be slow but at least it's better than no growth at all.
“Put off your procrastinating for later”. Hahaha! I feel like my life is all procrastinating…. It even helps me get stuff done in a weird way…. I do hobbies when I am putting off doing the dishes. I do the dishes when I’m putting off the gardening. I do the gardening when I’m putting off decorating etc. It’s a vicious circle but at least stuff gets done…. Just not necessarily the “right” thing at the right time haha
I'm the same way! LOL!
I'm also a bit the same: I very often don't *feel* like doing the thing I "should" be doing, I may feel like doing something else instead even if that too is some kind of chore 🙃
Are you possibly a "rebel" as per Gretchen Rubin's description in her book "The Four Tendencies"? 😎
@@soulexplorer76 I think I just go for the easiest option in any situation hahaha
@@madebylora Well you're obviously getting things done in any case which is great even if it's not, as you said, the right thing at the right time 😃
Unbelievable! After spending the last 50 years of my life wanting to draw well, and the last 10 years watching people drawing but despair at my few feeble attempts, I finally took the advice in one of your videos. I drew the same items for several days. I just cannot believe the difference….the improvement in just four days. It’s unbelievable. Thank you!
To force me to use the art supplies I have (the cheapo and the expensiveo), I decided to try that year without buying art supplies. Sometimes it's hard because you seem some supplies you are like "I would really like to try that", but I am thinking "You have so much paints, pencils, pens, paper, etc at home". So for new supplies, I need to just use them :).
Oh boy! Two videos in a row that apply to my current state of mind. It kinda hurts but it helps to know I'm not alone in regards to the chatting and yelling monkey in my mind. I've taught myself to play three musical instruments, self coached national class runner when I was younger ( I'm now 70 years old) and I really want to learn to draw more proficiently. Thank you for being here.
Thank you! I can relate 100% to this! I love buying art supplies and have lots of them but don't use them!
The more expensive the art supply the less chance of it getting used. same with sketch books. I have a nice one I got 50% off regular price I think I paid 5 dollars it only has one drawing in it. I have a cheap walmart sketchbook half full.
I recognize that! 😁
“It’s time to crack open the good stuff“ 😂 yes, it sure is
You have a great way with words and it’s so true, I have all the paints and sketch books, charcoal and pastels and keep putting off using them in case I ruin them
Jump in, Lynda, it's SUCH fun. What are you going to ruin? Maybe a page, nothing too earth shattering
So. There are other people like me who are afraid to waste supplies
that I have already bought and paid for. Lol.
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@@elizdonovan5650 Oh, no, dear!
Its always lessons. Not Waste!
You can only waste your time.
And isnt it not waste to have all that wonderful stuff without trying???
Stop thinking. Only doing counts!
with love, you can do anything.
greetings, from Germany!
@@olaf7207 Thank you 🙏.
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Love the Russian paint colours! 😂 The best name I heard for jazzing up an awful paint colour was Orgasm Beige.
I’m bad about procrastinating. Whether it be woodworking, drawing, honey do’s. I feel I’m not good enough to do the task. But each try helps me to become better. Practice doesn’t make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect.
But really, just doodling, drawing, what ever , makes you feel better about yourself. That’s what it about.
OH MY GOSH! I have everything I need, and yet everything has been sitting for YEARS! Eye opening!
Danny Gregory! I stopped doing my sudoku and drew you. I'm sure you've looked better but I've not felt this accomplished for a while. Thank you!
You are sooooo right, life is too short we don’t know the time to go, might as well start creating something, I already did, thank you.
After watching your videos on the bus on my way to work, I have decided to pick up my pencil and start drawing again, I will get a sketchbook and relive my childhood hobby/dream, thank you danny
I've been procrastinating since i left school 37 years ago...when i left i won the school art prize .. but haven't picked a pencil up since ..that was until this morning ..
And all thanks to watching a few of your videos in the past week..
Completely agree with you, good paper, good brush and a few good paints equals joy
one of your best!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️
this moved me so much especially the part about the expensive supplies like i started tearing up thank you so much i needed this message!
Thank you for what you do Danny. Your videos are helpful and inspiring. It’s soothing to be reminded that we are all fighting these silly battles in between our ears.
Great comment! 👍🏼
My cure for procrastination is to buy more supplies 😩
I am the worlds biggest procrastinator! My apartment is filled with the accoutrements of various hobbies that I *meant* to start. (Photography, bread making, etc.). I want to draw and paint so that I can brake of my rigid, linear, cautious way of thinking and being.
I'm one of those people that I always said that I have no talent. Now, I realize that it doesn't matter.
How to start. If we have the time ⏰️ and the money 💰 for supplies 🎨 we have more than most. That's all the incentive that I need 😉
Okay, Okay,....your so right about it all. I will crack open all the new stuff I've been saving, for what I don't even know. It is a rainy day today ironic isn't it,...lol. I will start right now, and hopefully won't be too hard on myself either. Thanks for your encouraging videos. It really helps me.
Ugh I felt this. I bought a Winsor and newton primary colors set after using Reeves gouache that was terrible. The Winsor and Newton were beautiful and I loved painting with them but I put them aside because I thought my art was too crappy for such lovely paint. That was three years ago. The red has already dried out. That makes me sad. But your video has given me a kick in the pants. I’m going to buy a new red and start using that set. No more procrastination. No more art supply saving for a rainy day.
The dried watercolor paint is perfectly fine! Just spray or spritz the paint a few minutes b4 you begin & all will be good!
I gifted some nice paint and paper to a friend. She continued using her really crappy paint and less than ideal paper. When I asked why, she replied she was saving it for a "good" painting. I told her it was already paid for and if she didn't use it, I wanted it back. It's only wasted if it isn't used.
A gift is a gift. Not conditional. You could have encouraged her instead of scaring her.
That's a bit harsh... 😧
@@ArtemisSilverBow She's my friend, she knew I wasn't serious even if you didn't. 😁
@@trudi1962 I wouldn't have ever asked for them back, she knew that.
Addendum (?) Really surprised my comment caused an issue. My friend knows me and knows I will continue to gift her supplies of all kinds, whether she uses them or not. I didn't ask for them back, I asked her to use them.
Love the title ……. You have got me drawing so much recently. So glad I found this amazing channel.
And when I get upset about my limited resources or lack of work surface I remember that the youngsters on Doodle Date draw on their bed with whatever they have at hand. No excuses.
So glad you’ve been drawing!
as someone with adhd and learned helplessness i really appreciate this. i have tons of pristine stuff i never touch. in all areas of my life, not just art. thank you for this.
Thank you for the posts & encouragement!! I agree in both cases - Doing = motivation. Waiting = procrastination.
I used to save the "good" supplies but, then realized it's like discovering a whole different medium - & recently I really like a comment I saw : Why save those supplies for the stranger that will one day buy them for a coin in your estate sale? 🙀 I hadn't thought of that!! I still enjoy making those wonky supply finds (like vintage thrift or those Russian watercolors you described) sing. They are fine to tinker with when I'm just looking for a challenge or something different.
Thank you! I I'll start, too. Got the sketchbooks.
Clever title, excellent video!
Procrastinate the procrastination... got it.
*PROCRASTINACEPTION!*
Thanks glad i came across ur channel, have been learning to draw in the last week and actually enjoying it, after procrastinating for far too long. Your right..just start drawing what you see infront of you😊 looking forward to creating every day🤩
Enjoy your drawing!
Subscribed! I’m getting back into sketching and drawing for the first time in decades - thanks for the inspiration!
Hope you enjoy!
Yep, you got that right!
"The rainy day is here Rob!"
I'm sorry to say that I need a class on starting...
I like the way that you paint, draw, and all these personal concepts and lessons that you share with us. Thank youuu.....
My pleasure
I've heard the "too precious" excuse for so long. I agree, those expensive art supplies get rendered worthless if you just shove them in a drawer somewhere and never use them. Another argument to be had about busting out that expensive paper and paint is that you actually get to experience what high quality art materials do. You don't have to struggle with the inexpensive stuff and think you're un-skilled and terrible, because it's not necessarily your skills that are making your artwork look bad, it's the cheap supplies. I tell aspiring watercolor artists all the time that if they're going to splurge on one thing to splurge on the paper. Cheap cellulose paper does NOT perform like quality 100% cotton paper. You cannot blend and glaze on cheap paper like you do the quality stuff. Cheap paper is what makes people think they're terrible at watercolor. Just my .02¢.
so true and I was glad I grabbed more expensive paper first and THEN looked for cheap one to "practice". I'm glad I didn't start with my practice paper!
This is the truth...and it has never been said better! The only way to learn something is by doing it, there's no other way! Thank you! 💜
I love that! 😍 Thank you!
Thanks for the nudge! This is the best advice ever!!! Let's create NOW!
Have fun creating!
Amen! I have learned that lesson already. I keep wanting to buy more stuff and yet I haven’t gotten to work. I have now begun painting and Im already on my 10th painting. “Just Do it!!!!!!” I have had SO MUCH FUN!!!!
Wonderful!
That’s great Phyllis!
I agree with all. So thankful I started my painting yesterday. Yes anything....
Thank you Danny...you nailed it! I have fallen into all these traps, waiting for the right moment etc...but today I'm going to listen to you and improve the quality of my life; after all, my life is what I experience today. I can't reclaim yesterday and I can't be sure of tomorrow...so here goes!
If I could post a picture here I would definitely do it- watched this video while sitting in the midst of all sorts of supplies wich I bought over the last more than ten years and creating my first painting.
Your essay’s always come at a perfect time. Thank you. :)
Thanks! Great advice. Love your weekly essays, glad I signed up. Thanks again.
His pace of speaking really calms me down. Considering the high speed and high intensity nature of TH-cam...
Im glad I came across your video.
I thought it was only me who put off using my best art supplies or even my worst ones.
I am a procrastinator
I need to take it one day at a time.
Many thanks
You are such a wonderful motivatory!! And so funny!
Every word was true and imparted so kindly I felt understood and encouraged to DO. Thank you so much.
so true... thank you 😃
So true, to get good at drawing, you just have to do it!
Danny, love your art. I need to stop procrastinating and learn to love my own art too. Thanks for the inspiration!
You can do this, Lenore Dafoe. I started out by teaching myself and now I draw with confidence. Join me!
Thank you I needed that
Great advice 😊
I am just starting. Loved your advice to draw what you see on tv. I was watching the Starry Sky Channel YT. Aquarium 4k (ultra hd) Sea animals with relaxing . . . Turn it low and I can pause when I need to. Thank you 😊
Thank you soo much - Your advice really works!
Glad it helped!
Thanks for sharing all your ideas!
You are so welcome!
I love your videos!
I have had a hard time learning to draw, but your videos inspire me not to give up. Thank you so much!
You are one of the lucky ones - We Gregorys are born with the natural ability to do this. 😉
Your messages are on point and are exactly what i needed to hear to apply not only in art but also in life. Thank You
So glad!
I guess I really need to hear this because every other moment I was thinking “shut up,” like my subconscious self was talking to me. So rather than wasting time watching more videos, I’m getting up & doing something. Thanks for this video, from a 1st time viewer.
Great video!
DANNY......
I got addicted to shopping at Michael's for art supplies.
I purchased Almost ALL mediums to experiment with. I started with acrylics and now because of YOU..... I have started a sketchbook to get better.
No time at home to sketch soooooo. I do it in my car when I am on my break or lunches at work.
I sketch while I listen tonyour calm voice.
I love your presence and support.
Too many videos to watch lol
Enjoy your art!
You are so right (of course). I’m so glad I ditched the chalky Koi watercolors for Daniel Smith! Fortunately, I had years to attend demos at the Factory store and learn about them. Now I have to buy them elsewhere as the store closed.
GRACIAS!!!!
Gracias 🙂❤️
I really dig the clever title. I hope you chuckle from that one from time to time. lol!
I did!
@@SketchBookSkool you deserve all the chuckles.
Very nice fun and inspirational thank you
Were you talking to me and I forgot 🤔 I quit my job last December and I've been telling myself I'll take up drawing or creating any sort of art... And now it's almost August, and I have all the supplies and time... And still. No. Art... Thanks for this video I feel it's getting me closer to starting, I just have to accept the creating hot garbage stage and get on with it!
Perfect - I’m just finding out after years of putting off my art that an ADHD adult symptom is putting things off - there’s a lot of us missed in childhood diagnosis - especially girls - really hard to start anything - but you’re right but it’s a reason not an excuse - if you haven’t started don’t be hard on yourself but use these simple techniques ie sharpening sketch book out
Haha this was very fun, simple and encouraging video! Thank you! I'm putting the procrastinating away.
Thank you…
Ok this is literally me!!!!
Hey, I just finished my first sketch after months of being stuck in a depressed rut. I feel so hopeful.
New subscriber 👋🏻 Thank you, Danny!🫶🏻
Welcome!!
Great video! Can you recommend some starter art supplies--sketchbook, pencils, pens?
Thanks so much, i reality needed this tod hear. Good to know , i am not alone with this habits.
Glad it was helpful!
Yay! - now I KNOW this channel is for me! I’ve found somebody else who refers to an expensive meal as just getting pooped out 😂 I just discovered this channel yesterday, I’m in!
😱😱I know the feeling 🚀🚀
Hear hear!!! 🎉
Thank you! Sometimes I sit and draw youtubers as I watch them.
“Sucking at anything is really hard” 😂 sorry mate. I couldn’t not say anything to that!
You are quite original
but I am having little trouble putting things in action ,,
Keep on inspiring,, there is a one day for me too
You are right. Fear stopped me till yesterday and I just did it. :) Your last video hit me pretty hard and I kept thinking about it for the last 5/6 days. Thank you. ~*Shana
So glad the videos have made a difference
Danny can you help me with a different problem? I have no trouble starting and doing and using the supplies (now after much help from your channel!) what my problem is, I never persevere with one technique, medium or style for any more than a day or two, before switching to another thing, acrylic painting, abstract painting, geometric patterns, watercolour painting, pen doodles, pattern design, paint pens, colouring in, drawing botanicals, collaging.. you name it, I just oscillate between all them day by day. I’m doing my own head in! Surely I must stick with one thing, one subject matter or medium or style for awhile to get to know it and get somewhere with it! How do I discipline myself to persevere and stick with one thing? Please help!
This may be a bit sad but procrastinating sometimes means never have the chance to do it because illness sets in. Try it now while you can.
Ha, ha! I'm going to be stealing your line. Don't get me started, I'm a procrastinator. 🤣🤣
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I've heard you saying to start drawing with a pen and not a pencil. Is there any video about it? Or can you explain a bit more about it, please? I found your videos very inspiring, thank you very much!
I have never made a specific video about this, but I’ll be glad to explain. I believe that when you draw with a pen you draw with commitment. You may have to look a little harder, slow down a little bit more, but the line that you put down is the line that you intended. I find that drawing with a pencil is actually drawing with an eraser. It means that there’s always room for correction, revision, perfectionism…. I use pencils in my own work now( after 20 years of developing a confident line) but I avoided them for the many years it took me to develop a Drawing habit and that’s why I recommend the same to other people. If you can draw with confidence with a pencil from the beginning, by all means do so. there’s nothing wrong with pencils, per se. But I think that for me, and for many thousands of people who I’ve instructed, drawing with a pen is a great commitment to make when you are starting out. I hope this answer is helpful.
Where can I find that class on starting that you mentioned? 😂😂
Ouch! I wasted time watching this video. 😱
I’m grabbing my sketchbook while drinking my morning coffee.
Thank you.
that lady is me
and watercolors
Have you seen the "Tim Urban: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator | TED". Its an old Ted Talk but its really entertaining. Would be fun to hear you thoughts on it if possible.
proactive procrastination. why put off tomorrow, when you can put off today!
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i had to put off watching this for a while
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ok ok...I'm doing the Mona Lisa... (almost a week later :P )
Have fun!