Tuesday, July 17, 2012

I am the worst at this

I draw art that is fridge-worthy. By fridge-worthy, I mean terrible in every way other than the amount of effort that went into it. My drawings are those that people look at and hesitate, searching - deeply searching - for something kind to say about it. Because you wouldn't want to hurt my feelings.
Drawn from reference by a 19 year old in 25 minutes

Why do I bring this up? Because I am trying so damn hard! I have set a lofty goal of one digital painting every day. Ever. Single. Goddamn. Day.

So everyday I will make an art. Create something of some kind, while I work towards being a better drawer and digital artist/painter. Everyday I will upload the piece here: creation.hunterdyar.com. Why upload my terrible art? Is it because I enjoy criticism? Well, no. In fact: I don't care what you think! haha! I am showcasing my work as a motivational technique to keep myself creating. I have to post something every day.
This took almost 1 1/2 hours, and I was tracing.
If I miss one day of practice, I notice it. If I miss two days, the critics notice it. If I miss three days, the audience notices it. - Paderwski

It's about being productive and getting better at things. More specifically, getting better at things that I suck at.

In the future, it may be fun to look back and see just how bad I wasand note my improvement. More likely, I will look at that blog months from now and start crying at the clear evidence that shows so little improvement. (ctrlpaint.com, help me!)

If nothing else, it will remind me to practice juggling, writing, unicycling and billiards more often. Because If I don't do that, my self-confidence and self-esteem might drop to dangerously low levels.

1 comment:

  1. The lack of self esteem is a common element among those with an artistic interest. You'll improve I know you will, take it from a 17 year old that was once in your position. I could offer some tips as well, if you wanted that is.

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