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If you've ever read articles about how to improve your art, you're sure to have heard one thing over and over - practice, practice, practice! While this is most definitely correct and undeniably crucial, I find that a big part of my improvement actually comes from the things I do outside of drawing.
What are these "things", you say?
First off, before you try to improve your art, you need to...
Have the right mindset
Understand and acknowledge these points:
Improvement is hard work. You will need to put in a lot of effort to achieve good results.
Improvement takes time - and it comes in small steps. You cannot fly to excellence in a week - nor a month.
There will always be people better than you and you will inevitably fail once in a while. Don't dwell on this - instead, learn as much as you can from it.
You will need to take advice with an open mind. Learn from critiques and do not be offended if they are harsh - the more mistakes people point out
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Today's Headlines From The News Desk 4-11-15
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Today’s Headlines From The News DeskApril 11, 2015
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Game of Thrones, Though
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SMP: Sserenita
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Mentor Profile for seniormentors
I can mentor you in: Digital Art
Specifically, I can help you with : anything relating to digital media is my area of expertise: typography, digital painting, print design, corporate identity etc.
I can share tips and tricks as well as teach proper technique, give critiques...basically apply my teachings any way I can to help those who are just breaking into the business.
I can mentor you through: DA notes, Skype IM and Email
Some of my work:
If you would like to start mentoring with me, please send a
Note to seniormentors and include the following information:
What art medium would you like to be mentored in?
What is yo
Mentor Profile for seniormentors
I can mentor you in: Digital Art
Specifically, I can help you with : anything relating to digital media is my area of expertise: typography, digital painting, print design, corporate identity etc.
I can share tips and tricks as well as teach proper technique, give critiques...basically apply my teachings any way I can to help those who are just breaking into the business.
I can mentor you through: DA notes, Skype IM and Email
Some of my work:
If you would like to start mentoring with me, please send a
Note to seniormentors and include the following information:What art medium would you like to be mentored in?
What is yo
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Featuring DD, group and exposure/feature wishes.
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Take a look at the new wishes!
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(suggested by sockhiddenunderarook)
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Hello friends! My name is Jojo and I'm a Digital Artist, Phtographer and Writer from Melbourne, Australia! I specifically love doing Photomanipulations, Digital Drawing and Painting and I enjoy working on my manuscript, Attuned. I love making new friends, encouraging artists with their work and reading comments, forum posts and exciting journals. I highly dislike being asked for points (unless you know me well) but can try to point you in the direction of groups that can help you get a little something here or there. I appreciate your understanding. I'd like to thank each and every one of you for your kind favourites, llama's and watches. I may not get to each of you to personally thank you all, but please know that you are important to me and I do try to make some effort to visit your page when I get some time. Thank you for your understanding and your show of love. Current Residence: Melbourne Australia What makes me happy: World of Warcraft Favourite Band/Singer: Muse, Katy Perry + more. Favourite TV Show: Game of Thrones On DeviantArt I...: Just want to help people succeed, learn more for my own skills and create exciting work. Groups to recommend are..: - seniormentors for Learning - Digitalists and digitizing for amazing Digital Art - SixWordStories and Live-Love-Write for Writers - SpeedpaintStudies for those (like me) who want to get Digital Art skill! |
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