5 steps to becoming a better self-taught artist | How to create your learning plan

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In this video, I share tips on how to customize a learning plan so you can achieve your art goals faster. After a 20+ year hiatus from drawing (and now in my fifties), I believe that it’s never too late in life to start or try something new.
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⏰ Timing
0:00 intro
0:05 who this is for
0:28 limitations
1:18 Step 1
2:04 Step 2
3:10 Step 3
3:55 Step 4
4:33 Step 5

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@longstrideillustration Жыл бұрын

Have you been an artist since childhood or did you pick it up later in life?

@laurasantos6126 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chloe! Love your work, and my art path it is almost the same as yours. I did not find the PDF file in the description box, as you mentioned in the video. Could you you please tell me how can I get it? Thank you so much!

@longstrideillustration Жыл бұрын

@@laurasantos6126 that's cool, I love hearing where people are at in their art journey, and we're not alone. The link is in the 'RESOURCES' section, "Free PDF of my learning plan sample & template ...." just a bit more scrolling down after the description and you'll find it

@bigblue6917 Жыл бұрын

I did art at school but I was led to believe that a career in art was not for me. Turns out that thousands of artists are now doing what I did, urban sketching, and I was just ahead of my time. Anyway, as they sat better late than never.

@dianeo Жыл бұрын

I always loved creative activities but never took art seriously until senior year in high school. I went to college (not art school) and majored in art but felt I didn't learn a lot, especially in the commercial art field. I floundered along for decades, doing art in my spare time. Now I do it for enjoyment/therapy.

@SpottedJournal Жыл бұрын

artist since childhood.. and only come admitted it's something I want to take more seriously! it's my first time seeing your content and I'm totally resonating with this! I found myself rushing into fundamentals.. but actually it's my purpose that i needed to identify - kinda like life.. find my why, what and how. I look forward to hearing your other tips.

@marinokeyhorn7996 Жыл бұрын

As both an education student and self taught artist this is the most inspiring video ever

@longstrideillustration Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that's great! So kind to say, thank you 😀

@toricaple1327 Жыл бұрын

You Are Inspiring! I am almost at retirement age. I chose a career in nursing; however, always aspired to be an artist. From a young age…I always had coloring books, crayons, paints, and hobbies. They were my comfort. Over the years I popped in and out of projects…longing to improve my knowledge base but lacked the time with my busy schedule. I plan to retire in June 2024. I love all things botanical,wildlife, and landscape. They are all breathtaking to me. I wondered how to proceed with my goal…and this video laid that out nicely for me. Thank you. I look forward to your future videos. I love pen and ink style. Thank you for all the work you put into organizing this information. ❤❤

@longstrideillustration Жыл бұрын

Great! I'm glad that the information is valuable and perfect timing! Thank you for watching and I wish you the best with your transition... perhaps to full-time artist 🙂

@Skatelifefool 9 ай бұрын

Good luck and enjoy making some art

@hasnaalaman1281 2 ай бұрын

were the same. I'm currently working as a full time nurse, arts is always be my comfort. its really hard to balance work and hobby. since my work requires my time so much it also includes household responsibility.

@pamelaj1226 2 ай бұрын

I’m chiming in. I am recently retired nurse. It’s a pleasure to return to creative endeavours.

@Borahae-vo6gx 23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for the learning plan! I feel like it’ll really help me! 💜 I really appreciate your videos!

@longstrideillustration 23 күн бұрын

I'm so glad!

@DrCarolFrancis Ай бұрын

I think your work as a teacher is amazing and would love to see more of your creations.

@longstrideillustration Ай бұрын

Thank you, I now have a course (and more to come), you can watch the Trailer here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7Cglrh_ypi0d5s.html

@dianeo Жыл бұрын

Having a plan and some sort of structure with self-discipline seems the best way to reach your goal. Back in my days of college age naivete, I thought it would all just fall into place once I got my degree. Oh, boy.... 🙄

@ketk1420 Жыл бұрын

Chloe, I like your 5 steps, simple and great vid, thanks!

@somosnicas 6 ай бұрын

Chloe, you are a joy to listen to. Your voice, pace, and as previously stated, so practical. Again, thank you for sharing these tools and suggestions. And I love your pen and ink work.

@longstrideillustration 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you so much. If you've not visited my blog yet, I share additional information, and update my website regularly with new tools and resources: longstrideillustration.com/blog/

@ElieBeth___ Жыл бұрын

This was great! I’m in the same position as you. Even though everything you said wasn’t new to me, having it all chronologically laid out like you did made it so much clearer 😂 thank you!!!

@longstrideillustration Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean! Making the video helped me streamline the whole process even more. Glad that you found this useful 🙂

@ioanna. Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!💜

@jayirwin 9 ай бұрын

This is so helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

@longstrideillustration 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

@jomarieolander4159 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chloe! Your videos are very clear and straight to the point. I’m just beginning to focus on improving my illustration skills and this video is very helpful as I create my own learning plan (which I did not think to do before). You sharing this information in such a clear way has saved me from proceeding aimlessly. Thank you! I look forward to subscribing to your channel and learning more. God bless.

@longstrideillustration Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Glad that you found this method for a learning plan effective. Good luck with your illustration practice and thanks again for subscribing!

@artb4housework Жыл бұрын

Thiiiiiiiiiissssss is what I needed!! Watching the video was an aha moment for me thank you!

@longstrideillustration Жыл бұрын

So happy to hear! Often, we have all the knowledge we need, it's just getting feedback on how to organize the information in a way that makes the most sense for where we're at in that moment in time/life. At least, that's how I felt when I wrote the script for this video, organizing thoughts in a sequential way.

@Mr59Kenzo 5 ай бұрын

enjoying and feeling motived by your videos to get back to creating art I've been drawing all my life, left handed. I had a stoke a while back and lost the use of my left hand so have to re-learn with my right hand now. thank you for your video's

@longstrideillustration 5 ай бұрын

I'm happy to hear that my videos are motivating you to get back into art. I'm inspired by your courage to re-learn using your other hand, it's a testament to the expression "when there's a will, there's a way". Thanks for making my day! All the best.

@kirkroberts3795 3 ай бұрын

Love sketching

@KariAndresen Жыл бұрын

Great information. I've recently been trying to make a plan, so this is very timely for me. :)

@longstrideillustration Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dhampirraj 2 ай бұрын

Hi! I loved your video. I'm obsessed with your content. Thank you so much for sharing it and inspiring me. Are the PDF still available? I couldn't find it in the link

@longstrideillustration 2 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you. Yes, the link is available - it's on my blog: longstrideillustration.com/five-steps-to-becoming-a-better-self-taught-artist/

@InscrutableObjects 3 ай бұрын

I've just started my journey on learning how to draw. I love your videos and blog posts. Thank you so much for sharing them. Where can I find the learning template PDF you mention in the video?

@longstrideillustration 3 ай бұрын

If you don't mind navigating down to the description, there is a Blog article with additional info and links to everything, if the PDF is not in the description. Sometimes it's hard to find the description text on a mobile or tablet... look for 3 dots by the title.

@Ariane-qq9co 7 ай бұрын

Your learning plan helped me so much thank you. Could you please tell me the resourses you used for your modules? Xx

@longstrideillustration 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. If you wouldn't mind navigating over to my website, there you'll find a comprehensive list of resources: longstrideillustration.com/tools/

@Jay-ql4gp 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@longstrideillustration 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome! 🙂

@bigblue6917 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Chloe. That is very helpful. As it happens I am looking at distant learning arts courses with the Open College of the Arts here in the UK. They do a number of arts course at foundation level but I am taking a look at either drawing or illustration. There is even the opportunity to take it up to degree level if I wish.

@longstrideillustration Жыл бұрын

That's great, sounds like you found a good fit for your art goals. All the best! 😀

@bigblue6917 Жыл бұрын

@@longstrideillustration Thanks. Now I have to decide which course.🤔

@juicedgoose Жыл бұрын

@@bigblue6917 I'm so happy you commented here. I'm in England and haven't heard of the Open College of Arts before, just looking at the website is firing me up. Many thanks and wishing you all the best for your studies!

@stellavalim3683 Жыл бұрын

Great information.

@longstrideillustration Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear, thank you!

@marcelohenriquedasilva6465 Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@longstrideillustration Жыл бұрын

You're welcome 🙂

@cancer4cure483 9 ай бұрын

Mmmmm... Nikopol Trilogy, nice)

@longstrideillustration 9 ай бұрын

oh, Enki Bilal! I have one of these books - stunning work!

@cancer4cure483 9 ай бұрын

@@longstrideillustration You have a great taste, I'm also a big fan of Katsuya Terada, "Monkey King" is a masterpiece.

@juicedgoose Жыл бұрын

I'm constantly trying not to compare my knowledge and skill to my heros. It always leads to crushing self doubt and giving up for weeks at a time. Do you have this issue? If so, how do you overcome it?

@longstrideillustration Жыл бұрын

I can relate to what you're saying. For years I didn't even practice (25 years!) from discouragement of not being able to produce a graphic novel the way I envisioned (I wanted to draw like Grzegorz Rosiński). Now, I aim to focus on only a few fundamentals at the time as I improve those skills and build my visual/mental library. I then move on to the next skill when the execution of each fundamental becomes more natural.

@juicedgoose Жыл бұрын

@@longstrideillustration Many thanks for your answer. I've written it down and stuck it on the wall next to my desk for the next confidence crisis🤣 Related to the confidence issue I've also fallen into the trap of watching too many KZfaq videos and getting too far ahead of myself, which only leads to overload and confusion. Your channel is exactly what I needed to find, just when it needed to be found. You're a great teacher.

@longstrideillustration Жыл бұрын

@@juicedgoose Awe! That warms my heart, thank you.