How to become a better artist? ?

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I really like to paint, draw, etc!.!.!.!.!. but im okay at it but i just want to know how to get better
and where does the insperation come from and all that good stuff!!! hahahha

any information will help me

THANKS! ?hayleyWww@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

step number one: Love art!. And you've already got that step down!. To become an artist you have to love art and not just visual art!. You have to have that desire to spill out your mind onto a piece of paper, or through music, or writing!.!.etc!.

step two: Do and look at art!. At first you don't have to be fantastic!. Everyone has to start somewhere!. Just begin with drawing or painting in your spare time!. Look at other people's art; find inspiration!. (http://www!.deviantart!.com is a great place for that) Find something that just makes you wanna go out there and create!.!.!.and, well, create!. Draw whatever you want, draw whatever makes you happy!. Sometimes just by looking and practicing, your own style will come out!.

step three: Don't be afraid of mistakes and seek lessons!. This is when you ask your parents for art lessons!. I know I know, art is great but lessons are boring!. But really, lessons could teach you a lot about just the basics of shadows, light, shapes, colours, space and all the elements and principles of art!. And don't take constructive criticism personally!. If someone suggests that you change something, think about it and then decide if it's what you want!.

step four: Ahh!.!.!.keep on creating and love it!

step five: Look at the awesomeness that other's created and be jealous and then realize that you do actually have the ability to do something like that!.

step six: Take things from your everyday life, look at them in different ways!. Think about things!. Doodle when you're talking on the phone!. Visit art galleries or try to take everyday objects and just SEE them in a different light for once!. Draw/paint what something means to you and how you see it!. All this adds depth and originality to your work!.

step whatever: Truthfully, there are millions of steps to becoming a 'better' artist!. But I once heard that there's no bad art, just different!. So if you want to be an artist, I think you can be!. Just open your eyes and your ears and your senses, process them in your mind and then get them out!. Look at people, objects; listen to sounds, feel textures!. Basically, when it comes to art, life itself is an inspiration that lasts forever!.

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Do something with art everyday!. Paint, draw, sketch something even if it is just for five minutes!. Take as many classes possible from artists!. Workshops, etc!. Practice, practice, practice!.Www@QuestionHome@Com