Wow, already been just over a year since I purchased and tried to dive into the discord. It's been very slow going so far, I've drawn but I can't say I've stuck with any type of curriculum or training.
I'm bookmarking this forum which is something I feel I should have done a long while ago. I feel like initially I didn't really understand the use of this location, after joining the discord I had gone through a thought of "why don't I just post there instead" but I feel like I have a much better developed idea of how to really use this forum now. My own personal space, not fully expecting of interaction from others, just a place for me to watch myself, journal my thoughts and share my progress while inviting input if others feel it's needed.
Creating an environment around myself that encourages me to stay more focused is crucial, I know marc and many other artists have mentioned this in countless videos
For me, minimizing all non related things on my computer (cause I don't want to close out of important things I have open), not using CSP, reverting to pen and paper for now until I feel like I want to work more digitally. It really is easier for me to just get right into traditional work.
I think traditional work helps me reduce the effect of digital distractions, keeps my hands off the mouse and keyboard while a video from marc or another could keep me focused.
Making a comfortable space, a flat clear surface where I can put my tools, comfortable lighting is still something I feel like I need to work on, but this will do for now..
That's a big step, the next one that I'm still working on is figuring out where I can fit practice and assignments into my life. I do have time off but I often struggle with motivation and exhaustion through the days.. Drawing needs to be a higher priority compared to video games but I'm still not sure how much weight I want it to have.. That uncertainty often keeps me from committing to anything real, ultimately leading me down the path of procrastination, so right now I'm stating for my self that I would like to spend 2 hours a week working on Art School, assignments, videos and whatever else type of studies I can develop as I go. It's a baby step and I hope to increase the amount of time per week that I spend doing this.
I'm watching over the first videos again and taking notes to keep the topics at the forefront of my mind, making some quick summarized bits to help me refresh myself every time I revisit the concept of practicing. I think these types of refreshers help me get into a better state, prepare to absorb even more information. Allowing time for me to digest the information I'm refreshing on also provokes food for thought every now and then, concepts that I think are important, to help with my mentality and get into a more inspired state. Even now, reminding myself that verbiage is important for my mentality, I've already removed multiple instances of the word "trying" in this paragraph, trying depends on forms of measurement, you don't try to draw, you do or you don't. The word "try" has it's use, but I use it as a crutch far too often.
Rambling aside, my goal right now is to use this place as a personal journal space for my progress, a goal to update this forum after each session sitting and going through practice/study sessions whether I'm posting a wall of text and my thoughts like this, or actually have a picture to share (which usually I should) to go along with my thoughts.
For now here is a picture of my "Note/Journal" I made this sketchbook myself with printer paper and some twine. My first time exploring that path, it was fun.
I'll touch base again soon.
Sky
