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What do you want to use your art for in
the future?
I want to use my art for animation, character
design, and illustration. I want to publish my
comics and to share my animation, maybe
make a brand out of it one day. What I want
the most is for there to be more Christians in
the serious art field: media, film, and art
industry. I want to use my art for God.
3. Take care of yourself! Wrist injuries and
muscle inflammation are very common among
artists, so protect your hands and wrists at all
times. You can do this with warm- up stretches
and exercise. Weightlifting can also strengthen
your wrists. Stay hydrated, especially if you
draw for long periods of time, to avoid heat
strokes. Go to the bathroom when it is
necessary and do not hold it in to prevent
getting kidney stones, weak bladders, and
infections. Get up and move occasionally?it is
not healthy to be seated for such a long time,
plus you will feel more refreshed.
4. For posting art online, I recommend using
Instagram because it is an efficient way to
share and get noticed, and also to make
friends. It is not only nice to have online
friends, but you can also give each other
advice.
What advice can you give to other
artists or amateurs?
There's so muc h advice I can give! I'll share my
main five with you.
1. Flip or mirror whatever you are drawing on.
For example, hold it in front of a mirror?that
will show any mistakes or errors so you know
what to fix.
2. Expect and accept criticism. Either online or
in person, you will receive criticism, so be
prepared. Some may give constructive
criticism, and this will be very helpful. Do not
get offended and do not be rude. Most of my
improvements were caused by following
others' advice. It is better to ignore those who
give you destructive criticism like "your art
sucks" or "your art is bad." You are the one who
decides who to listen to, and to accept criticism
or not.
5. Finally, be patient and work hard. You won't
be Da Vinci overnight. It took me about two to
three years to get where I am and I'm still
learning and improving. As cliché as it is,
practice really does make perfect. All people
are different and improve at different time
rates, so don't put yourself over it. Remember,
your art is not bad, it does not suck, you are
still learning and you can do it!