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The importance of practice and repetition in learning
How to stay motivated and avoid burnout while learning
How to break down complex concepts into manageable parts
Interpretation drives interest
A photograph will tell you exactly how it is, but not what is important. Art is most interesting when the artist does try to tell you what is important. Like simplifying detail , exaggerating form or distorting selected elements .
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Build a feedback loop
Learning happens by recognizing you made a mistake, and aiming to correct it on your next attempt. Yet because most artists think “practice makes perfect” they complete one drawing and move to the next. You need to be able to compare your drawing to something, or you won’t be able to recognize wh...
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Focus on one thing at a time
Yes, it’s fun to make final images. But they aren’t very good for learning, because anything could be wrong: proportions, gesture, shading, perspective, simplification, anatomy, color - or something else! That’s like listening to 5 pieces of music simultaneously. There’s just too much conflicting...
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"Meaning does not happen to you — you create it. One of the most important elements of building a great career and life is attaching what you do each day to a broader mission."
TOM RATH
Identify Your Goal
One of the most effective decision making strategies is to keep an eye on your goal.
This simply means identifying the purpose of your decision by asking yourself what exactly is the problem that needs to be solved? And why does this problem need to be solved?
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