Tag: confidence

Afraid of Change

afraid of change comic

Are you afraid of change? Afraid to change your artwork, afraid you might ruin it? There’s a liberating approach to overcoming this fear – creating variations.

Extract lessons from variations
Every variation is a lesson waiting to be learned. Analyze what works and what doesn’t. Through this process, you gain insights that contribute to your artistic evolution.

Explore incremental adjustments
Start by making small, incremental changes. Whether it’s adjusting colors, experimenting with textures, or adding subtle details, these small adjustments can gradually build your comfort with the idea of change.

Think of change as an exploration
Think of change as exploration rather than modification. This shift in thinking allows you to approach your artwork with curiosity, encouraging you to discover new possibilities and unlock hidden potential.

Embrace the unpredictable
Art thrives on spontaneity. Instead of fearing the unknown, welcome the unpredictability of variation. Unexpected adjustments can lead to unexpected beauty and creative breakthroughs.

This topic was suggested by Ostersocke.

Destroy Your Work!

Creative Work Problems - No. 19 - Destroy your work

Have you ever thought about deliberately destroying what you create? It may sound crazy, but doing so can make you better at being creative. Let’s break it down.

When you create something – a drawing, a piece of writing, a piece of music – it sometimes feels like a part of you. But if you destroy your work deliberately it can be liberating. It helps you not to worry so much about being perfect. It’s like letting go of a heavy burden.

This destruction and rebuilding also makes you stronger. Life isn’t always perfect, and neither is your art. Learning to bounce back from mistakes is super important. Every time you fail, it’s like lifting a weight in the gym. You get better at handling tough situations, and that’s a big win.

Now get this: messing up your work can boost your confidence. How does this happen? Well, when you’re not afraid to mess up, you feel more confident about yourself. It’s like saying, “Hey, mistakes happen, and that’s OK!” The more you do this, the more you believe in your creative abilities.

Here’s the trick: start with the idea of wrecking in your head from the very beginning. It changes the way you think about your project. You’ll be more willing to try new things, take risks, and have fun with what you’re making.

So the next time you’re making something, don’t be afraid to hit the reset button. Destroy your work! It’s like having a cool teacher who shows you new ways to be great. Give it a go; you might just discover a whole new level of creativity!