Have you Set your Digital Art Goals Yet?
To master something, it's best to set some goals and then track your progress
(art by Rayven Studios)
If you want to get better at digital art, there could probably be two ways. You could either work mindlessly and draw when you feel like it, or you can set specific goals, pursue those goals, and track progress to watch yourself grow. Personally, I would choose the latter for sure! There are a few things to keep in mind when setting your goals as a digital artist.
Your goals should be ‘SMART’!
1- S-specific
2-M-measurable
3-A-achievable
4-R-realistic
5-T-time-bound.
For example, instead of saying "I want to be a better digital artist," you could say "This year I want to learn how to use 3D to my advantage for creating complex environments." or “For the next one week, I want to watch at least 5 tutorials to get better at blending colors for higher levels of details”
Second, your goals should be challenging but realistic. If you set your goals too high, you'll likely get discouraged and give up. But if your goals are too easy, you'll never reach your full potential.
Some questions you might ask yourself to help you identify your goals include:
What necessary and useful software have I been cowering away from?
What specific techniques or art styles do I want to master?
What kind of art do I want to create?
Where would I like to be as a digital artist?
Once you've set your goals, it's important to track your progress. This will help you stay motivated and make sure you're on track to achieve your goals.
I’ve also found out that as you learn and grow, your goals may change, and that's perfectly okay. The important thing is to keep moving forward and learn to enjoy the journey!
Here are a few resources that might be helpful for you:
Working on Q4 goals, and art (book cover art) is number one on the list!
Thank you for these ideas! 👏🏻