No Time for Art? Try these Tips.
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Күн бұрынOne of the most common problems people struggle with when it comes to making art - finding the time to do it. Here are 20 tips for dealing with this timeless problem from best-selling author and founder of Sketchbook Skool, Danny Gregory.
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00:00 Introduction
00:36 Small Increments
01:12 Keep Your Supplies Accessible
01:46 Create a Series of Prompts
02:29 Work in Little Chunks
03:06 Work Small
03:31 Set a Timer
03:54 Combine with Other Activities
04:46 Use Digital Tools
05:16 Schedule Art Time
05:37 Find Inspiration Everywhere
05:59 Why we struggle
06:34 Art is a Joy, Not a Chore
07:18 Embrace Imperfection
07:54 Process Over the Product
08:40 Your Worth as an Artist
09:23 Forget About the Money
09:53 Manage Your Fear of Failure
10:26 Responsibilities and Self-Care
10:56 Find a Supportive Environment
11:22 Set Realistic Expectations
11:45 Find Inspiration in Everyday Life
12:40 Conclusion
@allieeverett9017 Ай бұрын
I wanted to get better at drawing, so I made myself draw every day. It actually did become a chore, like scrubbing the toilet, and eventually I considered giving up art journaling. Made me so sad. I had lost the joy of drawing and making messes in my books. When I gave myself permission to stop drawing, I found that wasn't an option. I did a terrible urban sketch and wrote JOY at the bottom. That's my reminder. And it's gotten better💯
@ikust007 Ай бұрын
Hard to tell you how this video was important… I am a stained glass restorer /self employed: I spend all my time trying to make ends meet. And I miss my Hands. Because of you I draw a stupid glue bottle …right now :) it’s horrible . But loved it . Merci 🙏
@AnneIglesias Ай бұрын
I’m in a place in life where I needed to hear a video like this every day. Thank you so much.
@brandydouble338 Ай бұрын
I keep art supplies in the car because I hate being late for things so I'm usually super early....and wasting time is FREE TIME.
@brandydouble338 Ай бұрын
Also, I work in stages and occasionally just use a cellphone photo to remind me what my brain had planned. Edit the photo with the broad strokes, composition, or notes you don't want to forget. Your camera is already in the phone.
@goodToBeLost 28 күн бұрын
Phew. At a glance I was worried that you paint while you drive 😂
@sarahy5540 Ай бұрын
I’ve bought a number of pens, watercolors, acrylic paints, paper, etc. but just cannot find the time to create art (the video you linked is a great help with this). I want to do a little everyday but always felt I need a big block of time. Bottom line, this video is precisely what I needed to hear. Thank you for the wonderful ideas and insight.
@SketchBookSkool 21 күн бұрын
You can do it!
@lulamidgeable Ай бұрын
Multiple set ups is really important. I have them in all bags and round the house. Have to be in my eyeline constantly for reminders.
@theresapalmer7892 Ай бұрын
Process over the product, great words.
@stephaniepaints 2 күн бұрын
I keep a watercolor sketchbook, and one thing that's really helped me is having a setup, and I clean up and prepare for the next time, so there's zero resistance to starting. Also every time I stop for the day, I always leave my sketchbook open and turned to a page I'm proud of. Something about that entices me to go look at it again, and then suddenly I'm working on something! And I keep it small, I agree that's a really good tip as well!
@elvalediawiledth7453 Ай бұрын
Art is about expression, not perfection. What an aha moment when you uttered those words.🎉
@SketchBookSkool 21 күн бұрын
😁
@anacarr4795 Ай бұрын
You make time to whatever is important to you ❤
@emmajdoodles2406 Ай бұрын
For a long time ive had a Pinterest folder and a folder on my phone of reference pictures or things that inspire me or just little things things i want to draw at some point and that way when i have a "i dont know what to draw" moment i can go back to the folders and pick a couple of things out :)
@overlordh1254 Ай бұрын
Yeah me too!
@DollfieMew Ай бұрын
Yes to everything you said! That's how I try to approach art. Stop overthinking it. For me it's not about being an artist. Or making art even. It's about playing and laughing. Expressing. Combining. Interacting. Erasing. Painting over top of. Gluing. Splashing. Just get at it! ❤
@heikesiegl2640 Ай бұрын
Combining activities really helped me. Listening to audio books or drawing in a restaurant etc
@JoAnneSmith-di8ok 29 күн бұрын
Thank you for the tips on finding time to do art. I appreciate the fact that you get people to understand that it is okay to take time for art. Some people are brought up with the idea that they should not take time for self care and nourishment. I love being in the zone even for just a few minutes. You gave me things to think about that I had not even thought of.
@SketchBookSkool 21 күн бұрын
Well said!
@vickiescott2243 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this encouraging video. We are forming an art community in my small town of Hubbard, Texas. We have 5 artists so far. It's a beginning. Next time we meet, I plan to share this video!
@SketchBookSkool Ай бұрын
That is awesome!
@kambrose1549 Ай бұрын
I needed this. I used to sketch all day long and loved it, but lately, I've lapsed and have missed out on the joy of creating and absorbing my surroundings. So Thank-you!
@SketchBookSkool Ай бұрын
You can do it!
@artfullivingwitharlene Ай бұрын
He hit a lot of things for me. I want to take time to make art but I tend to make everything or everyone else more important than me making art. But it’s now my time to make some changes for myself! Thanks for the tips❣️ it’s appreciated 😉
@lara.grogan Ай бұрын
Hi Danny, thank you so much for this video! I've recently started drawing and I really appreciate your tips. I'm a Singer-Songwriter from Luxembourg and I feel like your tips also apply to songwriting. Very often, starting is the hardest part, but once you're in the process and you let go of your fear of failure, it's the best feeling in the world!
@SketchBookSkool Ай бұрын
Fantastic!
@sararamer-dean7846 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the encouragement. Sketching helps me cope with so many things. Today I took coloured pencils and a sketchbook to while away the hours until I could see a doctor!
@user-dv5tt5xp7e Ай бұрын
My English is not very nice but your àrt lesson has inspire me alot thank you very much. I came from Africa the country called Tanzania
@lindaspaperworks Ай бұрын
Danny, you are a wonderful encourager. I love this video because it is what so many of us need to hear. Great tips. I'm going to watch it again and write every one of them down. And I love that part about "You are an artist." I've always had a hard time calling myself an artist. Thanks for what you do. It does make a difference.
@clairegould8704 25 күн бұрын
Your video is so inspiring! I Have all the art supplies I need ,but they just sit there never used . This has given me so much encouragement . Thank you 🙂🙏🏻
@Money-Fast-Plan-a Ай бұрын
Your work is a work of art! 🌟 -- "Believe in yourself, for within you lies the power to conquer any challenge.."
@Babyjohn8170 28 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video. Watched it twice. Blessed to be able to do art almost every day. Trying to be worthy of my best supplies is hard because of being new to watercolor. Just started a year ago. I didn’t want to ruin anything until I got much better. I’m going to take your advice and open something new today.😊👍
@SketchBookSkool 28 күн бұрын
You can do it!
@betsy773 16 күн бұрын
Thank you. I just sketched my dying house plant. And now I shall water the poor ole thing. ❤
@carmengomez-munoz4723 Ай бұрын
Simply love these recommendations!!! Like you said: practical ways !! Thanks !
@JanetOConnor Ай бұрын
Thank you! This is all great advice, Danny❤
@sjeagleyes Ай бұрын
Thank you Danny! I needed this!
@marlopezflores2261 Ай бұрын
I love it! Every video you post is like you're talking to me, wow! thank you ❤
@SketchBookSkool 21 күн бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@sandradonofrio413 Ай бұрын
Inspired message. We all need to hear you.
@kateanddot Ай бұрын
Tkank you! Today I made my quick drawing „in the meantime”. 🙏 ❤
@SketchBookSkool 23 күн бұрын
Great job!
@carlaward1026 Ай бұрын
Dear Danny you are my muse for art. I needed to hear this. I feel bad if I sit down to draw and feel guilty. Isn't that so terrible, to feel that? Thank you for being such a good mentor.♥
@ObscuredLotus 24 күн бұрын
Thank you for your advice and tips. It is much appreciated.
@user-gp1kt3lu3t Ай бұрын
Благодарю Вас! Вы делаете очень полезное дело для всех художников, которые находятся в стадии "семечка" и не проросли ещё в чудесное растение
@SketchBookSkool Ай бұрын
Я очень рад, что это было полезно. Надеюсь, что вы вырастете высокими и сильными!
@prabhavathyparameshwar5436 Ай бұрын
Your advice is priceless n encouraging
@Purplelightningtiger 23 күн бұрын
Your like the new modern Bob Ross, your videos are so calming and very helpful for me. Your art is also very interesting to me, has a sense of whimsical humor mixed with sarcasm.
@SketchBookSkool 23 күн бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@Purplelightningtiger 20 күн бұрын
@@SketchBookSkoolyour welcome 🎨🖍🙌🏻✨
@beverlywang3577 29 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing! I feel super energized after watching this!
@SketchBookSkool 23 күн бұрын
I'm so glad!
@carmenf.desousa-aritst3044 Ай бұрын
This was GOLD.... ok chaoo👋... going to make art 🎨✏️
@lisahodges8299 Ай бұрын
I never got around to saying that I love the street that you made from used cardboard boxes and paint house by house. Bit by bit makes the picture work. Birdy
@susanshambrook8070 Ай бұрын
Thanks again for your wisdom Danny.
@SlapthePissouttayew Ай бұрын
"Anybody can be an artist." I tell people that ALL the time. I think one person has taken that and rolled with it.
@mandyturner8703 Ай бұрын
Thank you Danny!!
@donnellylv Ай бұрын
Thank you Danny. I needed to hear this today!
@SketchBookSkool 21 күн бұрын
So glad!
@Jupiter86947 18 күн бұрын
Very very well said!
@shaolinpaul806 Ай бұрын
Thaaaaaank you Danny!!!!! I needed this
@user-33parakeets Ай бұрын
You are always an encouragement! Thank you
@SketchBookSkool 21 күн бұрын
You are so welcome
@christinegalysh7433 13 күн бұрын
Thank you . Great video. A new way of thinking about art, which is indeed fun. All the best.
@SketchBookSkool 13 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@creativewah 25 күн бұрын
Love this video! Fantastic advice! Thank you for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️
@SketchBookSkool 21 күн бұрын
You are so welcome!
@hetalkhatri8018 Ай бұрын
This is a GREAT video from you! I love this. Practically useful. Beautifully explained. Thank you so very much for sharing ❤🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌
@liliebrooks89 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this tips ❤
@nguyenthithuhong Ай бұрын
❤❤❤ Ohh! It touches me!
@ShivaJalali1149 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much❤🙏🏻
@ginazee84 Ай бұрын
You are always so encouraging. Thank you
@SketchBookSkool Ай бұрын
I'm so glad!
@greenspiral2955 Ай бұрын
Yes, art is therapeutic, it does so much good in this field. At the same time we should not stifle Olympic hopefuls. They might serve as as inspiration rather than an enemy? Back in school on sports day participants got a certificate just for taking part which was a lovely acknowledgement. And also those who reached or practiced greater skill were honoured for their effort. Unthinkable these days!. We are not allowed to look up- or look over to those who have trodden a lone path which led them to greatness. Anything can be 'art' these days, even a signed toilet. Just swim in mediocre soup. Sorry about my blackpilled ramble on your feed but you asked. Hey, I am subscribed for my regular boot up the backside! Yes, I practice 'art' as I enjoy how it changes my vision rather than what I produce. But man, that feeling of of awe pouring from your heart when seeing excellence is just well... awe. Playing is an indulgence which some of us can only part take in to some degree so your message of: get off idle scrolling and pick up that pen is good advice. Bye :)
@lisasremnant Ай бұрын
As always, great advice. Thank you.
@SketchBookSkool Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@seahorse5689 Ай бұрын
Such great tips and so inspirational as ever. TY.
@SketchBookSkool 21 күн бұрын
Thanks so much!
@pankara2008 Ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup !
@naja6895 Ай бұрын
Great video with really good tipps!
@user-gh3yn6uy4g Ай бұрын
Anyone can be an artist? In my town there is a place called Spindleworks that brings together the works of physically and/or mentally challenged citizens. I dare anyone to NOT call them artists! And at my local art store, there is a bowl of chalk on the outside table, with a sign encouraging people to draw on the sidewalk👨🎨 Plus, our town square hosts a farm market every week in the summer - a great source of inspiration 😊
@LilouViviKiani 24 күн бұрын
Thank you ❤❤❤
@SketchBookSkool 21 күн бұрын
Any time!
@roseanne1234 Ай бұрын
SO great and helpful. Thank you ❤
@SketchBookSkool Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@user-os2gh1sx7m Ай бұрын
I'm so respectful to your ideas Thank you so much sir❤
@SketchBookSkool 21 күн бұрын
It's my pleasure
@pam3744 Ай бұрын
So inspiring - thank you!
@SketchBookSkool Ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@evamarwein514 Ай бұрын
Thank you - that was inspiring💐🦄
@SketchBookSkool 21 күн бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@jwilliams5273 Ай бұрын
Don't judge me, but I also have a sketchbook in the toilet. I don't care. Some of my best work is produced in this "room"!
@myfavoriteplanet3247 Ай бұрын
Lol, Wish I could have traded a few family members growing up for an encouraging role model like this. Thank you Danny.
@brandydouble338 Ай бұрын
"if I want a piece of paper that says I'm good at art I have tons.... I'll literally create you one right now."
@susankolpack7044 Ай бұрын
Great advice 😊
@SketchBookSkool 21 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@karenirving7088 Ай бұрын
I bought one of those “365 days “ books. I do one page each day. Sometimes I’m inspired to go on and do something else. It’s like a warm up. But at least I do something every day.
@SketchBookSkool 21 күн бұрын
That's a great idea!
@anick6265 27 күн бұрын
You are genial!🙏💕
@SketchBookSkool 27 күн бұрын
Merci!
@J-bc7sr Ай бұрын
thank you for the video. Wanted to ask, what do you do with the art that you've made? The sketchbooks you've filled, the random leaflets you doodled on the back of. I've drawn since I was a kid, but I've always wondered what the point of holding on to 10s or 100s of sketchbooks were if I knew that they would just be more to carry around as I moved. Would love to hear anyone's thoughts on this, thank you. Take care.
@SketchBookSkool Ай бұрын
The point isn’t to have lots of art you’ve made. It’s to make lots of art. The process over the product. I have my sketchbooks on a book shelf and I like looking back at them. But they are just the memories of the fun I had making them. Like Instagram photos of good meals.
@madebylora Ай бұрын
Sometimes I feel like a bundle of contradictions! I can enjoy sketching for 10 minutes, but if I know I’ve only got 10 minutes I usually rush and panic and it ends up rubbish! I think of myself as an artistic person, but I don’t feel able to call myself an artist…. Yet I don’t even know what the distinction is! Haha
@Splat654 Ай бұрын
Every time i feel artblocked and that i dont have a time to draw, i look whats up. Like so, recently, i realized i only have time for few second sketches and they feel like they are gonna be too messy. Which exactly was the reason for mini artblock - i felt like i dont want to "ruin" my current one. Which is ridiculous, but, thats the tipy of inner thoughts that you cant control sometimes, you need to find ways around them. So i just started new tiny notebook for those messy second doodles and instantly it releaved me psychologically and i draw again
@emmajdoodles2406 Ай бұрын
A good tip I use is I have one sketchbook for just about anything, sticking in pictures, trying out materials, practicing various things etc then I have another sketchbook for more polished, refined drawings if I want to do something a bit more in depth, it works well for me
@durgagudala Ай бұрын
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@monpetson Ай бұрын
I don't do at because I tell myself it sucks and I'm not worthy of calling myself an artist. My inner critic tells me I draw like a 4 year old 😢
@EarthLab_USk Ай бұрын
People have time because we dont need that much time to draw or paint. The main issue is that people have no motivation !
@heikesiegl2640 Ай бұрын
I don't think motovation is a problem. If you are Not motovated, don't do it. I think the real problem are expectations. Most people (especially ones new to the hobby) think about drawing as a huge thing. You need a work station with all your things, you need everything at Hand all the time, drawing means a perfect copy and that costs time. If people where looser and less afraid of making something imperfect, they wouldnt fear starting
@naja6895 Ай бұрын
They have a smartphone 😂
@lesleyevans6938 Ай бұрын
make art instead of watching videos
@sd8544 Ай бұрын
Agree with all tips you provided Danny ( @SketchbookSkool ) except - "We don't have to finish our art in single session". As someone else pointed out that an art session is like an symphony orchestra which can not be paused in the middle and resumed after a break. Because the lack of continuity (flow) that a creative activity demands. Also knowledge workers like us, who carry a lot in our heads post work hours into our personal lives, kind of creates barriers to do any art work even casual one. Any suggestions ?
@jerrygill4828 Ай бұрын
It doesn’t matter if you lose that flow. Start another one.
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