What are always to get back into something you love doing before?
I'm asking this question because I use to draw and I was always been creative. But then I stop. I would love to get back into drawing and being creative again because this is one of my majors that I want to study in #college. I also really enjoy art a lot ever since I was in grammar school. I hope I could get some ideas to get back into art again. #creativity #art #time-management #work-life-balance #visual-arts
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Tim’s Answer
Ellen’s Answer
Hi Crystal
How to get back to drawing? You might want to think about what you really enjoyed drawing when you were drawing on a more regular basis. I like to draw certain things, and don't like to draw other things. Most of my drawing really are sketches for other artworks, such as prints or paintings. Most of my drawings are pretty realistic and like to draw things in front of me, but I also find that I doodle a lot. How about you? Did you draw things you see, or did you draw ideas from your head? Why did you draw? Was it to get some ideas together for another artwork, like a painting? Was the drawing a finished artwork in itself? Here are some ideas that you might might want try.
---I suggest you get a small sketch book that you can carry around with you. If you don't know what to draw, just start doodling. It's fun and creative, and your doodles may give you some ideas.
----If you have them, you might look over your old drawings and use them as a starting point for new drawings. One way to stimulate your interest might be to change up your art media. If you were drawing using a graphite pencil, why not try the same drawings but with color pencils, or markers, or even using a brush and one color of ink. How about drawing on the computer? Even basic drawing programs or apps are worth exploring.
-----Some artists do a "daily drawing" every day. This takes some discipline, but it's a great way to keep up your drawing and see your progress over time. Keep track of them in your sketch book. You could choose to draw your breakfast or favorite snack every day, what you see from looking out a window on successive days, your outfit for the day, the shoes you wore that day, and so on. You might do a daily self-portrait. You could also draw an image that tells about your feelings for the day, or explore drawing more abstract ideas. These are just some ideas; but remember, at this point, draw what you want to draw.
---I hope you are taking some art classes, or are part of an after school art club. Talk to the art teachers in your school for some ideas.
---Spend some time in the library browsing art books for drawing styles you like. You might ask your art teacher or the librarian for some suggestions. Once you find some artists who interest you, you could Google them for more images on your computer.
Best wishes! I hope this helps.
Chris’s Answer
1. Look up online events, courses, or see if there's anything related to your favorite hobby going on in your town or in your favorite online social media channel. Sometimes meeting others that are into the same hobbies and interests as you can spark that creative streak and you can motivate each other.
2. Create a physical space in your home that is dedicated to your creative streak. When you see that area or space, it will help to remind you to make time to practice you hobby, even if only for 5-10 minutes.
3. Try different media! Think about hobbies that apply similar creativity skills, go explore them, and it might spark something new that you can try in your preferred hobby. My daughter is really into drawing, but she likes making clothing, too. As soon as she started making her own clothes, it gave her inspiration to also create more visual designs and practice new drawing skills.
Melisa’s Answer
Great question and I love all the answers here. I too find it helpful to schedule in times to do what I want to accomplish. I love to play piano but also trying to learn ukulele right now. I will set aside some time before I go to sleep at night and learn some new chords on the ukulele.
Small doses: I learned a few new skills and arts this past couple of years while home a lot during the pandemic and found that by taking the time (in smaller doses) it has helped me learn more but also not get too frustrated.
Journaling: Do you have a journal? Keep a journal too or take notes on your phone to see how you've progressed and it's fun to look back and see what you have accomplished.
Online Groups: Consider joining a social media group to find others with the same interests and you can learn from each other.
Volunteer: Do you like to volunteer? I really enjoy volunteer opportunities that involve art as well. Some organizations, like Kids Food Basket in MI, ask for decorated lunch bags for their meal program for students in need. Phil's Friends in IL (http://philsfriends.org) has card templates you can print at home and color. Cards are then given to individuals facing cancer. Volunteer can be fun and offer opportunities for you to use your art skills too.
Have fun and best wishes with your educational and career goals.
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