Here is how I’ve done art every single day for the past 3,537 days.
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Christopher Beaven
I'm feeling really proud right now and I just want to share.
In 2013, after 5 years of not doing any art I realized that if I didn’t do something I would regret it forever. I couldn't let that happen! NO! So I vowed to do art every day for the rest of my life.
Then I got practical.
What about the worst days? Those will happen, what can I do then?
30 minutes of anything. Drawing, painting. Whatever!
Make the commitment and put a plan in place for the inevitability of life.
FOCUS ON PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION!
Now I can look at that number and feel proud. 3,537 days! It has been a wonderful journey of self-discovery and growth, and I've loved every minute of it.
See the log of all 3,537 days on my website.
Thank you for the reminder regarding your website and your art journey. I have visited your website on a handful of occasions. Each time, I have been greatly inspired by both the project and by the art itself. It is certainly a worthwhile place to visit, for anyone starting out on, or restarting, their art journey.
This time around, I was admiring your digital environment paintings particularly.
Thanks Isaiah. I discovered Midjourney and my inspiration went from 0 to 2000 overnight!
Sir, you are an example for all aspiring artists!
So i am very curious, in addition to choosing to focus on progress, are there any other “secrets” or “truths” that are revealed now… and if you had a way to advise your younger self with old hypothetical time machine…
The 30 minute minimum is the biggest one for me. Setting the intention to never go below a certain amount. And setting that amount so I can accomplish it no matter what is THE most important.
Checkout my video on that: https://youtu.be/WW4UhZ9JLMo
There there is also...
- Finding your Big Why by combining curiosity into passion and eventually purpose
- Floors and ceilings
- Defining done to prevent burnout
- Keeping score
- Eliminating delay
- Conquering procrastination
- Getting started vs getting finished
- Reducing distractions
And maybe a few others that I plan on including in that video series.
But if I was talking to my younger self I would say the same thing I said in the video. Start with a minimum you can accomplish every single day and focus on longevity first. Then begin adding in everything else.
Thanks Adam!
Brilliant plan! Congratulations, you’ve clearly discovered the secret to epic level determination!
Congratulations!! Wonderful journey. Keep it up.
