I started a drawing a day in May ✨️
I realised over the past few years that I've been designing more than I've been illustrating so I've decided to change that in the most effective way possible - making it part of my routine!!
I've always placed illustrating as something I needed to be perfect on the first go. Thus, I made it my challenge to illustrate with minimal sketching and erasing. The point is to make mistakes and go along with it! Along the way, I found myself getting more confident with my strokes and remembering how to draw body parts again lmao. Practice and experimentation over perfection!
Anyway, I'm really satisfied with this. I made this extremely low pressure for myself by allowing myself to draw whatever I wanted (even if it was Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie over and over lmao) and if I didn't feel like drawing, I journalled in the same book instead!! And I didn't allow myself to procrastinate for more than 3 days, which helped with consistency.
I also tried to make it fun for myself by using different fountain pens inks. I treated myself a little too hard 😅 but now I have so many to use I won't grow tired of them. I refill my fountain pens once every 2 weeks and have maximum 4 pens in rotation!
Fun Fact: you can use fountain pens on top of dried acrylic marker. I was shookt.
#heatedrivalry #connorstorrie #hudsonwilliams #illustration #fountainpen
Starting a daily drawing habit can truly change your approach to art, especially when you allow flexibility rather than strict rules. From my experience, setting a gentle framework—like drawing anything I wanted or journaling on days I didn't feel like illustrating—kept the process enjoyable and sustainable. One practical tip I found invaluable was limiting procrastination to no more than three days, which helps maintain momentum without overwhelming pressure. Experimenting with different fountain pen inks added a playful dimension to my work. I learned that having a variety of inks and pens on rotation prevents boredom and keeps the creative spark alive. Surprisingly, using fountain pens over dried acrylic markers works well, which opens up mixed media possibilities even for quick sketches. Incorporating timed figure drawing and sketching statues alongside drawing favorite subjects allowed me to practice anatomy more intuitively. These exercises helped me regain muscle memory for drawing body parts, making my strokes more confident over time. The key lesson is prioritizing practice and experimentation over chasing perfection on the first try. For anyone thinking about starting a similar journey, consider blending your interests with a low-pressure schedule. This way, your artistic growth becomes a natural extension of your day rather than a daunting task. Whether it’s revisiting favorite figures like Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie or trying new tools and techniques, the process becomes far more rewarding when it feels personal and fun.
I love how you draw. I can never draw like this. 🥺