Darth-Mik

Art is a process. Like that of the scientific method and philosophical alchemy, art can be refined and improved through process. From observation, to experiment, to reflection and conclusion, art is improved by the steps we make towards change, not solidification and stagnation. Much of the advice out there for drawing is simply “practice” or “avoid distractions”. This advice is good, but there is more to creation than just throwing yourself mindlessly into a task and avoiding bad habits along the way. Good habits and knowledge will help to excel your learning process faster, and from that, improve faster and more effecti

Dear, deviantart fellow artists How to become better at art? How to gain necessary skill and how to stay motivated and inspired? There are no right, or wrong answers to these questions, as we all are different and we have our own creative journeys - but here are some of my thoughts about the topic and I hope that they might be helpful. 1. Make art with your heart    Make the art that you enjoy to create. Make what resonates with you, put your heart in it (not literally) and it will show through your artworks. 2. Be consistent Commit to yourself. Do something daily, even if it's just a sketch. Perhaps, do a study every morning or make

Dear, deviantart fellow artists How to reach the happiness, how to have and maintain the positivity in our creative lives? It's not an easy thing to stay positive all time. Trust me, I know... so here are some of my thoughts about the topic and I hope that they might be helpful. 1. Get away from negative people Stay away from those who don't believe in you, who only show up in your lifes when they need something. As mentioned in the latest journal by DamaiMikaz (https://www.deviantart.com/damaimikaz) - some people are just pretending to be your friends in order to use you or your skills (don't let them). Be aware of those who are trustworthy and it's said that "person will be

Dear, deviantart fellow artists It's difficult to feel motivated and stay focused on our goals all the time. But how to achieve what we want, how to not let procrastination stand in our way? Here are some of my thoughts about the topic and I hope that they might be helpful. 1. Set goals Think about your ultimate goal - what is that matters to you the most, what would make you incredibly happy and excited. Write that down and work your way through to it. It will be the reason, the reminder for you to look forward in those times, when you'll feel less motivated. Try to write also weekly, monthly and yearly goals - be reasonable and realis