E30: Make Good Art In Only 30 Min A Day?
This is The Thirtieth Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie.
Can you get anything done in just 30 Minutes a day???
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Chipping away at art, even with just 30 minutes a day, can offer up some interesting possibilities. The critical factor isn't the abundance of time but how effectively it's used. Whether you're exploring art as a hobby or pursuing personal projects as a professional, the math does check out. The trick is to learn how to actually chip away effectively
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1) A clear, focused goal is crucial. It directs your efforts, making sure every minute counts.
2) A consistent artistic practice or ritual maximizes the productivity of limited time, transforming brief sessions into significant strides.
3) Productivity encompasses more than active art-making; planning and reflection are equally important.
4) Simplicity in tools and approach accelerates learning and project development. Mastery of a few tools is more valuable than a superficial acquaintance with many.
5) Regular practice, efficient start-stop routines, and a learning-by-doing approach are key. These habits foster continual improvement and adaptability.
PRACTICAL STEPS:
1) Define what success looks like for each session, be it completing a sketch or learning a technique.
2) Prepare your workspace and materials ahead of time to ensure every minute is spent on creation.
3) Focus your designated art time on creation; reserve planning and other tasks for outside this period.
4) Reflect on your work post-session to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
PHILOSOPHICAL INSIGHTS:
1) Constraints can spur creativity. Limited time forces prioritization and focused decision-making.
2) The art-making journey, especially under time constraints, is as much about exploring potential as it is about producing outcomes.
3) Embrace the discipline and joy found in regular, focused creation as integral to your identity as an artist.
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This Podcast is designed to help you demystify the world of Art, Productivity, and Creativity. So you can get better faster, and enjoy your Art Journey.
We discuss Drawing, Painting, Illustration and Entertainment Design. Along with Productivity and Career Advice.
Learn more about Tim Mcburnie:
Learn Drawing and Illustration at The Drawing Codex: www.thedrawingcodex.com
Check out this podcast with video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tim-Mcburnie
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Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-visual-scholar/id1678505411
www.thedrawingcodex.com/podcasts/the-visual-scholar
Check out The Drawing Codex Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDrawingCodex
Portfolio: www.timmcburnie.com
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