How 2 Be Confident As An Artist

A Poem by KioneCookie

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How 2 Be Confident as an Artist

1. Accept Compliments

Ex. Wow, your drawing looks great!

X No no, it’s awful.

Putting down your art will not only destroy your confidence, it kills positivity and throws out the kind words that people give you. (It’s kind of rude)

V Thank you!

Take those words and gratefully accept them, you deserve it! Simple as that!

2. Remember your achievements.

Ex. I know nothing...

Ever since you began drawing, you have gained experience and knowledge through work and practice.

Why mope and sulk over things you haven’t learned yet. When you can use that time to work towards your artistic goals? Believe in yourself and give it all you’ve got. Optimism is key! You’ll get there, I promise!!

V I may not know everything, but look at all the progress I’ve made!

3. BE PROUD of your work.

Why would you expect others to like your work when you, the artist, talk terribly about it?

It gets tiring very quickly and makes your work seem much less desirable than what it actually is! Don’t play your art’s worth!

Ex. This one looks terrible

We all go through our own personal art struggles, so push through it! We would much rather see you enjoy yourself and watch your artist journey.

V I’m working hard to get where I want to be!

4. Critiques are GOOD!

Ex. The head looks disproportionate to the rest of the body.

X I’m trash ;~;

Don’t view criticism as an attack, we are all here to help each other become the best artists we can be! Advice and suggestions from your peers will give you that extra help you never thought you needed.

See it as an opportunity to discover new ways to improve, maybe even more quickly!

V Let’s get to work!

5. Love your work, love yourself!

Challenge yourself by not saying anything negative for a week, you will quickly realize how much a positive attitude can impact your work and your life. Your art is worth it! Now show the world your artist journey with confidence! <3