E2: Should You Draw Everyday?

This is the Second Episode of The Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie.

One of the questions that comes up again and again is... How much should I draw?

Do you need to draw 18 hours a day until your fingers bleed? What about burnout? Does more equal better results? What if you're a professional?

What makes a difference when it comes to learning? What is actually happening when we begin to learn and perfect a new skill like Drawing or Art.

In this Episode I go deep into the concepts of Time, Energy and Focus. What does it take to make it as an artist... What does it take to keep going and get to the next level?

I have spent a lot of time mentoring students and seeing everyone explore different strategies when it comes to learning art. There are many traps that present themselves when it comes to focus. Especially in the current age of distraction.

One of the best things you can do is to spend some serious time and effort understanding how you personally relate to the ideas of productivity and focus. Knowing your own mind and body is key. When do you work best... how do you work best... what can you do to set yourself up well to succeed- To give yourself the best chance of deploying your energy and focus properly.

This is not just about grit, determination and hustle... pushing yourself will only get so far. The key is to build good habits and rituals around sitting down... to create.

This episode breaks down some of the key ideas around focus, productivity and learning. With advice for how to apply them as an Artist.

Books mentioned:
The Power of Full Engagement: by James E. Loehr and Tony Schwartz
Flow: by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

The Visual Scholar 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.


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Learn more about Tim Mcburnie:

Learn Drawing and Illustration at The Drawing Codex: www.thedrawingcodex.com

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