06:35
Faizan
An "issue" that I have run into a few times is that some people are asking how they could possibly become better at their respective art forms. While the cliché "practice makes perfect" is sufficient enough for me, it is probably not nearly sufficient enough for you. And you all are awesome for that because if you made me ponder on how I chose to further my craft and how other chose to further theirs. So have no fear. I am here to clean the tears with "Tips to Help You Get Awesome"
1. Practice.
Yes this is obvious I know. But it is kind of one of those things that is so obvious it gets forgotten. And I am not talking about passive practicing. I mean there is a certain area in which you should choose the master and focus on it until you feel there is nothing left for you to learn in that area (However, that is a trick statement. YOU NEVER STOP LEARNING). If you are a photographer and you feel like you are not that good at determining great lighting situations, go out and find out where you need help. Maybe you are working on painting portraits, but your blending skills are lackluster and makes everything look flat. Well that means it is time to blend, blend, blend, blend until you can not blend anymore.
2. Study.
Now most of our art forms have been around since the beginning of time. So there is nothing that you would want to do that has not been done already. Do not think that this is a bad thing. This is actually and amazing thing and for one reason. You get to study from those who have perfected the very thing you are attempting to master yourself. Locking yourself into believing that you are the only one that can help you succeed in life is a failure waiting to happen. Just like students use textbooks to learn various subjects, you can use books to further your art. And it also may not need to be a book. There may be a certain style that you are into. You could research individuals who are famous in that area and study their work. You can study what makes it great and revered. Now while some may think that this will limit originality and encourage imitation, I see it differently. While, yes, you will probably imitate the art work in the beginning, with repetition and practice (See No. 1 ) you will begin to develop your own style that is solely unique to you and only you.
1. Practice.
Yes this is obvious I know. But it is kind of one of those things that is so obvious it gets forgotten. And I am not talking about passive practicing. I mean there is a certain area in which you should choose the master and focus on it until you feel there is nothing left for you to learn in that area (However, that is a trick statement. YOU NEVER STOP LEARNING). If you are a photographer and you feel like you are not that good at determining great lighting situations, go out and find out where you need help. Maybe you are working on painting portraits, but your blending skills are lackluster and makes everything look flat. Well that means it is time to blend, blend, blend, blend until you can not blend anymore.
2. Study.
Now most of our art forms have been around since the beginning of time. So there is nothing that you would want to do that has not been done already. Do not think that this is a bad thing. This is actually and amazing thing and for one reason. You get to study from those who have perfected the very thing you are attempting to master yourself. Locking yourself into believing that you are the only one that can help you succeed in life is a failure waiting to happen. Just like students use textbooks to learn various subjects, you can use books to further your art. And it also may not need to be a book. There may be a certain style that you are into. You could research individuals who are famous in that area and study their work. You can study what makes it great and revered. Now while some may think that this will limit originality and encourage imitation, I see it differently. While, yes, you will probably imitate the art work in the beginning, with repetition and practice (See No. 1 ) you will begin to develop your own style that is solely unique to you and only you.
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