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7 important traits for any artist

Journal Entry: Mon Dec 6, 2010, 11:52 AM
Here's a checklist of 7 important traits to becoming a successful artist. It's not the 'ultimate top 7' but these are the questions I thought of first. Either way they are extremely beneficial questions to ask yourself.

1 Do you draw even when you don't feel like it? It's an essential skill to being a successful artist.

2 Do you know what motivates you? The more you know about what makes you tick, the more productive you can become.

3 Do you constantly fight past your comfort zone? It's the best way to evolve quickly.

4 Do you set aside some time at least once a week to work on your own stuff? Keep those creative juices flowing!

5 Are you passionate about the work that you do? Keeping the passion burning will lead you to bigger and better jobs. Everyone wants to work with passionate people.

6 Are you prepared for the opportunities you're waiting for? Prepare for the opportunity now and they will come sooner than you think.

7 Are you nice to others? The most important ingredient to becoming a successful artist is knowing how to get along with others. Be extra kind today :)

Sending out positive vibes to you all.
Bobby

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yesss! i think a lot of us in art school are still discovering these aspects... and so am i still. :x
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:)

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i would say yes to all ^^
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~DarkSoul05 Dec 7, 2010  Hobbyist Artist
Thanks for the tips. Sadly, you are making me want to draw even though I have to study for a history exam tomorrow. XD

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:iconsladedragonwthin:
thanks for the tips, it describes me haha, awsome! :D

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~gokceyazin Dec 7, 2010   General Artist
thanks for this entry, very motivational stuff.

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nice tips almost all of it im doing xD

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*rooster82 Dec 7, 2010   Digital Artist
I don't know about #7. Get along yes, but extra kind... hmmm. I always feel like I'm getting stepped on all over and I sometimes get stressed out. But I guess it's true. At the end of the day, I get paid. :XD: Which reminds me about what a boss said to the fresh grads at one of my jobs in a post-production house, "We're a high-class McDonalds. It's a service industry. Be nice, no bitchin'."

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Ugh no 1.. I draw only when I feel it :(

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:iconthebitterrose:
NEWS ENTRY PLEASE. It'd be nice to be able to favourite it :D

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