02-26-2025, 05:38 AM
It seems so simple now that it's put into words, and I'm honestly disappointed in myself that I was too scared to practice the basics sooner.
Since I've never had an actual education regarding art, I've spent years just drawing, doodling, creating whatever I wanted. Granted, I never made anything amazing. Where I should have spent my first few years practicing core fundamentals, I was already trying to be the next Michelangelo. I was sorely wrong.
Admittedly, the reason that I've been apprehensive toward practicing fundamentals is--at least I think is--because of the sunk cost fallacy. I've spent so much time already, that I feel like I should be past the fundamentals. I realize now that truly the best thing I can do for myself is start from the beginning and diligently practice the basics and become confident before moving on.
Thank you for telling me all of this and setting me straight. I hope to find consistency in my practice soon. I appreciate this discussion greatly.
Since I've never had an actual education regarding art, I've spent years just drawing, doodling, creating whatever I wanted. Granted, I never made anything amazing. Where I should have spent my first few years practicing core fundamentals, I was already trying to be the next Michelangelo. I was sorely wrong.
Admittedly, the reason that I've been apprehensive toward practicing fundamentals is--at least I think is--because of the sunk cost fallacy. I've spent so much time already, that I feel like I should be past the fundamentals. I realize now that truly the best thing I can do for myself is start from the beginning and diligently practice the basics and become confident before moving on.
Thank you for telling me all of this and setting me straight. I hope to find consistency in my practice soon. I appreciate this discussion greatly.