How do you motivate yourself to practice? I have the problem

Usually, my guilt gets to me once I realized I haven't drawn all day then look at how far my tablet/paper is from me. It's far enough that I actually have to get up. Typically I don't get up yet, but as time goes on, I'll just get up and put it in front of me even if I don't draw. The guilt gets to me eventually and since it's in front of me, I might as well draw anyways. Then it gets fun and everything is fine after.

Or I look at art like what you posted, because the mood reminds me that I want to create moods and emotions through my art, so I should practice and be able to reach that level one day. Thanks for the image though.

>>2884040
Some people enjoy drawing, y'know?

>>2884040
Treat studying as problem solving and enjoy it as a process of learning. Don't treat it as a chore.

Also one you start it's easy to then continue for while and get absorbed in it. Just force yourself to get started and before you know it an hour or two will have passed and you will have accomplished something.

It also is easier if you can get into a disciplined habit of it instead of treating it as a big effort to do once in a blue moon.

>>2884040

>Eat healthy
>Exercise
>Meditate
>Eat Modafinil
>Get to work


Works everytime

>>2884044
holy shit r u me

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>>2884123
There's another one of us?

>>2884049
this

"If you don't practice, you won't improve".

That's all! You want to stay at your level & envy Artstation people until the end? Don't practice.

>>2884040
If you don't wanna draw, nobody's forcing you.
Go do something else
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>>2884040
this
>>2884047
I bust out a round or to of some videogame or watch an episode of a show I like, to get me in a good mood, and then I follow up with hype music and/or trailers for things I'm excited for; all to get the juices pumping, remind myself how much I love this stuff, and then I'll want to draw. Usually do it in junction with my morning routine, 2-3 hours in total, and then I'm good to go whenever most days.

Find something you love, and can do well.

Bob Ross once said something to the effect of: "A talent is just a pursued interest," and that means you can do anything you're willing to practice.
If you ever doubt yourself, understand it's only ever a matter of diligence.

Additionally, if you find yourself lacking energy or time, it may be prudent to revise your general routine. Eat smarter, go to sleep earlier, wake up earlier, get periodic exercise; etc.

>>2885413
>/or trailers for things I'm excited for
So true, I forgot all about how hype trailers are and the disappointment that follows.

>If you ever doubt yourself, understand it's only ever a matter of diligence.
What does this mean though?

>>2885415
Don't project your pessimism onto others.

>>2885429
I don't understand.

>>2885431
Then you have much more pressing matters to deal with than your artistry.

>>2885435
Are you projecting? What the hell is going on here?

>>2885465
That was pretty motivating, especially the last panel where it shows he drew a cute girl.

>>2884040
>I have the problem that just putting the wacom out of my shelf or preparing the watercolors, etc. is always a motivation killer for me

This is why you make some space nearby and don't shelf it. Keep it plugged in, keep it within easy reach. Every little inconvenience makes it easier to procrastinate, so eliminate as many of the inconveniences as possible.

Even with watercolors, just make it easy to start. Start with a sketch - all you need is a pencil and watercolor paper for that, keep those within reach, you don't need to mix anything until after you've started. And once you've already started it's always far easier to keep going.

Lastly, routine is generally most important for good motivation. If every day after you wake up you draw for 30 minutes, eventually it'll feel normal to draw for 30 minutes right after you wake up, and it'll take less effort to get going. Just do something consistently and it'll develop its own momentum within a few weeks.

>>2884040
I keep my materials close so that when I have the time, I can just pull them out.

If I don't, I start feeling guilty that I'm letting time waste. I mean, what else am I going to do anyway?

Once my mats are right in front of me, there's no reason not to start anymore, so I just do it. And when you're doing it, that's it. It's a done deal.

I try to keep the same 2-3 hr practice schedule everyday. Because I've freed up that time slot, when it comes around each day I have nothing else planned to do. So I would feel like I'm wasting time if I don't practice in that time.

>>2885465
Fuck I needed this right now

Thanks anon

>>2884040
>motivation
Dropped. You either like to draw or you don't. You either like being an artist or you like the *idea* of being an artist.