From Rejection to Success: My Art Journey

💡Gesture drawing is a powerful tool for capturing the feel of a pose and adding movement to your art.

🔲Shape design helps create visually appealing and dynamic compositions.

🔄Breaking down the figure into basic forms like boxes and cylinders can enhance your understanding of anatomy and proportions.

🎨Exploring shapes thematically can lead to unique and expressive character designs.

🌟Rejection doesn't define your artistic journey. With persistence and continuous learning, you can achieve success.

How long did it take for you to improve your drawing skills?

—It took me about three years of dedicated practice to see a significant improvement in my drawing skills.

What other skills do you think are important for artists to learn?

—Aside from gesture drawing and shape design, I highly recommend studying anatomy, color theory, and composition.

Do you still use traditional art materials or have you switched to digital?

—I primarily work digitally now, but I still occasionally use traditional art materials for personal projects.

How do you find inspiration for your art?

—I find inspiration from a variety of sources, including nature, movies, books, and other artists. I also explore different art styles to keep my creativity flowing.

What advice do you have for aspiring artists?

—Never give up on your passion for art. Embrace failure as an opportunity to learn and grow. Practice consistently and always strive to improve your skills.

00:00I share the story of my art journey, starting from being rejected from art school.

04:00I discovered the power of gesture drawing and how it transformed my ability to capture poses and movement.

08:30Breaking down the figure into basic forms like boxes and cylinders helped me better understand anatomy and proportions.

12:45I learned the importance of shape design and how it can enhance the visual appeal and dynamics of my art.

17:20Despite facing rejection, I persisted in pursuing my passion and eventually became a professional artist.

20:10I share tips and advice for aspiring artists, including the importance of continuous learning and embracing failure.

23:45I talk about finding inspiration and exploring different art styles to keep my creativity flowing.

26:55I conclude by encouraging others to never give up on their artistic journey and to always strive for improvement.