🤪 A radical way you can become an artist.

If you haven't picked up your sketchbook in a long time, you owe yourself AT LEAST 10 minutes a day to visit that little corner of your soul where lives the secret hope that our art will change the world.

I actually did this going on…..4 years now! I put myself on a “depth year” for focus…by February of that first year after not having “something” to focus on, i started to figure studies…soon my figures had no heads, so in July of that first year I focused on portraits…it was a long haul..i bought courses and books to learn properly! Now in 2022 my portraits have improved so much. Recognizable portraits! I now do them in graphite, charcoal, watercolor and pastel! I often look back at my 250 loomis heads and am amazed how far ive come. You’ve gotta put in the work! Portrait studies continue to interest me over anything else.

I did this 2 1/2 years ago and last year I was ready for an opportunity to illustrate a couple of children’s books. Best advice if you really want to be a professional artist.

Watching tv, eating Pringles, scrolling through my phone... Have you been keeping an eye on me?? :D Thank you for your inspiring videos! At 48, I am trying to work on learning to sketch and paint with watercolors. My husband is a phenomenal artist and I always thought it was something you were just born with. I didn't realize you could learn it! :)

I watched a TedTalk about a young man who drew for 365 days. He explained that talent can be a muscle to be exercised. He showed his progress from stick figures to portraits that looked like photographs! Beautifully realistic and gorgeous. This was a revaluation for me as I was struggling with self worth. I made a goal to draw for a year. I didn't keep track I just kept saying I need to make it to April. That was 3 years. I've met so many people through my art and experienced so many new things I didn't know were possible. Thank you for sharing this video. It's short and perfectly explained. 💙

I kept sketchbooks just for myself (and my mental well-being) for SO many years before I ever started showing or selling my art. My sketchbook / visual journal practice is what makes everything possible. And you're right, Danny - it just takes minutes a day.

You're just the right push of a coach to help me see things differently with just the right amount of "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood" to nudge me along. Thank you!

I have embellished my journal with drawings for well over two years. Everything you say is “spot on.” I write my journals for my future generations.

I am 34 years old in September 2022. Out of nowhere I started to find interest in drawing and illustration, so I started to doodle, then I bought a book on illustration by Andrew Loomis, and now I am protocolling my days of drawing. I started about 56 days ago, and for the last 21 days, I drew every single day even if it was just a simple scatch for 10 min. But I am excited about where the road will take me.

Thank you for inspiring me, Danny! I've often thought about doing a "regular practice" but always made it a chore. Now I'm going to just PLAY every day for two years! (or more!) ♥

This video made me cry tears of JOY! Its message VALIDATES my own journey of the last 2 1/2 years! Thank you!!💖

I'd like to start drawing again. Today I picked up a small sketch book as did my 14 year old grandson. I challenged him to draw along with me daily and we would share our drawings on messenger. One sketch, one page, one day at a time. Then, I see this video in my feed! Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

You are one of the most inspirational and humble people I have ever come across. Thank you so much for your advice and for helping me figure out a way to get back to doing the things that I love before depression stole them from me.

I'm at the one year mark. Almost exactly. I had a brain injury almost 10 years ago. Things improved. Then COVID took me back to the worst of it... but, for the first time in my 5 decades, I suddenly had the urge and ability to draw. I've always been a sonic artist. Hopeless visually. Now I draw every free moment of every day. Looking forward to the 2 year mark after seeing this video. Okay. Now I have to get back to drawing coffee cups. Don't ask me why, but I've drawn hundreds in the last couple months. Thanks for the videos.

I started my art journey almost 2 years ago and I cannot believe the progress I've made! I am so excited to continue and see where this journey takes me!

The only thing i did for over 2 years straight just for fun is baking my own bread. Its just the best. Im sure my art would be just as amazing if I did it like that. I will try that =)

I started in April of last year and it has helped me so much surviving all the horrors we see on the news every day.

I'm doing it for 8 months now, so I'll just keep drawing everyday and see what can happen in more 16 months . I hope I have fun during this time :D

Thanks for this great advice: consistently and for fun.

thank you, Danny! Even though my eyesight is failing, I am inspired to commit to two years of daily practise. Who knows, maybe it will even reverse the loss of my eyesight and develop my inner seeing!