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Different Easter traditions around the world
The significance of Easter eggs and bunnies in modern culture
The importance of the holiday in the Christian faith
Look at the work of other artists
You can draw inspiration from the work of others.
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Learn basic drawing practices
It is likely that you know about drawing the "base shapes" of your drawing while continually adding more detail. This is a commonly used method that will probably aid you.
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Express yourself
The best art comes from conveying your genuine, personal self. However, there are notable benefits from drawing "fan art" (original art based on an established work). Many artists begin by emulating other styles or even tracing professional work. Keep in mind that you should never claim traced/co...
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Create scenes
a bedroom, a farm, or a school with kids in it. The possibilities are endless.
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Draw a lot
Draw in your notebook, on a whiteboard, in the dirt, with chalk, with charcoal, on the computer, with Photoshop, with MS Paint. Draw with your eyes closed, with your off-hand, or even with your foot (Warning: this is hard). Draw the same thing over and over again; it is your work, do wha...
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Do not get discouraged
Believe in yourself. Go out of your way to admire what you like about your drawings. Do not compare yourself to others, only to your previous work.
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Draw different versions of what your idea looks like
This could mean drawing it in different styles or with different tools or from different perspectives.
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Do not let anyone tell you what not to draw
A common criticism is that "it has been done before". If you want to do something that has been done before, then great! Do it, make it your own, and improve. The only time this criticism is valid is when you create something "clichéd" for the sole purpose of gaining attention. (There is an excep...
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How artists work
The work of top creatives follows a consistent pattern and routine:
- Maya Angelou would rent a local hotel to write, from 6:30 AM until 2 PM. She would never sleep at the hotel.
- Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Chabon writes five nights per week from 10 PM to 3 AM.
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2 types of inspiration:
- Passive inspiration: Consuming the success and ideas of others;
- Active inspiration: Creating things, applying new ideas to our goals, and making mistakes.
The real thing is within reach
A small number of people are on the verge of change and need the slightest nudge of inspiration from the outside to start pursuing their goals.
However, it is not the inspiration itself that is long-lasting. Great inspirations work so well because of their ability to help others find their...
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