Does it get easier?

[Anonymous No.5067612]

Started drawing some days ago.
I forced myself to learn art (because I like drawing) but the habit of procrastination makes itself hear stronger with each day.
Does it get easier? How much does it take to 'rewire' the brain?

[Anonymous No.5067626]

It gets easier

[Anonymous No.5067636]

>>5067626
Really???

[Anonymous No.5067640]

It's like learning a language. At the start you're fumbling around learning basic vocabulary and grammar and nowhere near being able to have conversations, it's tedious and horrible. But once you can draw well enough to communicate any idea you have in your head it becomes more enjoyable than any videogame. Drawing is effectively a method of communication. You just have to become fluent at it.

[Anonymous No.5067641]

It does get easier, the catch is that you actually have to practice instead of posting on this board.

[Anonymous No.5067670]

>>5067641
It does... good to read that.

[Anonymous No.5067676]

It gets harder for several reasons
- No noob gains
- You spend a lot of time trying to figure out what's wrong with your technique
- As you become better, you require more time to finish your drawings
- you will no longer enjoy drawing with cheap materials
- Expect big span of times when instead of improving, it will feel like you are becoming worse.
- Excitement wears off, only the habit and commitment will remain.

Enjoy it while you can OP, it will get worse in the future.

[Anonymous No.5067684]

it does but then you want to draw better and then it becomes even harder
the gap between good artist and average artist is hundred times bigger than gap between average artist and non-artist

[Anonymous No.5067688]

>>5067612
It's easy, then you hit a wall, then it's easy again.
Like in everything else, you have the noobgains giving you false hopes at the beginning.
When you get over the mental hurdle it's easy again as you can retreat into easy comfy pieces when you don't feel like pushing/grinding. Most people get stuck there in their comfort zone just content with being just good enough.

[Anonymous No.5067700]

>>5067688
NO WAY HAHAHAHAHA

[Anonymous No.5067734]

>>5067612
Fitness is the quintessential habit archetype. The amount of willpower you need to stay fit (or to gain muscle) is generally the same amount of willpower you need in other skills to generate relative gains. I've heard it takes a few months (3) to form a strengthened habit, after which it may feel 'bad' to not stick to said habit.

[Anonymous No.5067763]

>>5067636
no

[Anonymous No.5067863]

>>5067612
yes, until you get carpal tunnel

[Anonymous No.5067931]

>>5067612

[Anonymous No.5067933]

>>5067636
get PRANKED !

[Anonymous No.5068375]

>>5067612
I've been drawing seriously for about 3 years now. It's still challenging, but god damn is it satisfying when you know you created something decent (that feeling only lasts for a few hours, then you end up hating everything you made). It's also nice when you know what you're talking about and how to go about drawing certain thangs

[Anonymous No.5068378]

>>5067612
it gets easier after your only income is art

[Anonymous No.5070093]

It does get easier. But you have to love the pain for the first few years. You just kind of have to tell everyone else to shut the fuck up while you learn. And I mean actually learn, study some good shit. Go do DrawABox, Proko, Loomis, CtrlPaint, Marco Bucci, pin2d, etc. I think Ethan Becker said it the best when he said you could practice all day but if all you're doing is just drawing circles around scribbling like a dumb baby, you're not gonna get any better. Don't kill yourself over it. I went way too hard in the past 7 months and I nearly hit burnout, studying at least 60% of my free time at a bare minimum. Take breaks from learning to just fuck around with it so you don't do that. I think the hardest part is seeing that everyone is better at it than you, like when you actually take a look around and see everyone doing something competently that you can't. Yesterday I found some 13 year old prick on instagram that demands that 'nobody take any inspiration or reference from their art', and acted like a condescending cunt to everyone in their comments. The worst part? Their stuff was beautiful. Like their full renders are what you would expect from someone who's been drawing/painting for at least 5-6 years, and they're fucking 13 already taking commissions for multiple 100's of $'s. You just gotta learn to accept that it's going to take time. The more you learn, the more you learn exactly how much more you have to learn, and that's a lot, as you continuously expand your horizon on just how much goes into it. But talent doesn't mean shit. If you have the will to do it, and you have at least 1 limb to draw with, and a life expectancy of at least 5-7 years, you can do it. Enjoy making art OP, it's the worst thing you'll ever love.

[Anonymous No.5070190]

>>5067612
I have this same problem. But I've lasted 4 years now and I'm happy with my progress (although I feel like I would be much further if I had more dedication)

3 key things I want you to focus on:
1. don't force yourself to do 2 hours a day, do what you can when you have the time (if you feel bored, go grab some pencil and start working on it) 10 minutes > 0 minutes, consistency is key
2. figure out your reward system, reward yourself for finishing a piece
3. plan out what you need to learn, and then do ONE at a time. There will be a lot you'll want to learn but you have to keep yourself engaged, that means stay mostly in your comfort zone, but challenge yourself slightly each time

[Anonymous No.5070192]

It only gets easier after 4 months

[Anonymous No.5070937]

>>5067612
No, recommendation stay beg 4 ever.

[Anonymous No.5070952]

>>5067612
I remember this character. There was a draw thread about him a few months ago.

[Anonymous No.5070984]

>>5067612
If, while learning any skill by yourself, you're forcing yourself to do it, if you see it as a chore, or anything like that, you're doing it wrong.
Learn to love the process, and to let the gains come to you so naturally that you don't even notice until somebody else points it out for you.

[Anonymous No.5071382]

>>5070984
up

[Anonymous No.5071446]

>>5067676
Sad but true. It will always be hard work, but it will be satisfying.

[Anonymous No.5072050]

>>5067636
It gets harder for a little bit but then it gets easier