Of Things That Need Reminding

Things that I need to remind myself:

1. Break out of your comfort zone. Try not to do stuff you are used to doing. Try something different, be it a new technique or a new subject matter
2. Keep drawing even if you think it looks bad
3. If you are feeling unmotivated on a certain piece, take a break, work on something else then come back
4. If your hand starts to hurt, stop and let it rest. Creating is definitely fun but don't hurt yourself or you might not be able to create anymore.
5. Look for inspiration in everything. There is beauty everywhere
6. Take pictures. Use them in your art. Use them as your inspiration. (No only will you get better at taking pictures, you will have references to help you with your art)
7. Don't let others get you down
8. Although getting critiqued is scary, it will help you in the long run (as long as it's constructive critique)
9. The key to becoming better at things is practice. Want to become a better writer? Practice writing and read others works. Want to become a better artist? Practice and observe others.
10. Don't compare yourself to other artists and  let yourself feel bad. The amazing artwork that you see took a lot of practice and time to do. They "arted" until they could art no more (for that day anyway.) Just because you think you aren't as good as them, does not mean you aren't good in your own way or that you will get better one day.
11. Sketch a lot. People, places, things, ideas, whatever. Just do it.
12. Focus on improving. Be happy that you have created something and look for ways to do it better next time.
13. Every step is a step forward
14. Whatever you do, don't give up. Keep going. Don't get discouraged 

My Attempts at Writing Haiku

Here are my attempts

At writing some fun Haiku.

Hope you enjoy them

Think of all the things
That were never said out loud.
How disappointing.

Work is something done

Almost every single day.

Slave away, make cash.

Fantasy is life
Only lived in thoughts and dreams
Don't you forget it

God work sucks today

I wish I was at Warped Tour

To see Jordan play

Agave nectar
Is nature's great sweetener
Try it in your tea

Cows only produce

Milk for their calves not for you

Go vegan today

Animal Testing
Is unnecessary see
Save our friends from harm

Do not support zoos

Let animals live their lives

Without you prying

Stop killing our friends
Animals should live safely
Free from human harm

Cow's milk is not yours

It is not your mother's milk

Please do not drink it.

There is a reason
Why people are allergic
To dairy. Go learn.

It didn't take too long 

They were all written today.

I'm sorry they suck