How do I create better art? This is one of those cliché questions that artists often ask themselves and others, and while it is an attempt to figure out tips and techniques that could help you elevate your art and create better bodies of work, you often hear some things that are less doable and more superficial from other artists who envision that their art turns out better for the wrong reasons.
In this article, I will be sharing with you useful tips that you can implement in your art-making process to create better art.
How to create better art?
Your art is great! No matter what you think of it, I can assure you that the art you create, as long as it serves the purpose of being created and shared to express a desire, an emotion, a message, or something else, alone, makes it a great work of art. But how do we make good art even better?
Ask the right question
Sometimes artists ask the wrong question and receive answers that often lead to frustration. Maybe by asking, How do I create better art, you mean: How to draw from imagination? Or what is the right way to approach the art-making process? Or you are wondering how you can draw anything.
All of these are questions that are directly linked to the physical act of making art. But is that really what you are looking for? Or is it the fact that your artworks look amateur and not as perfect as you’d want them to be?
Slow down if you want to create better art
You need to be bored sometimes. Cut down on the overstimulation because it will not allow you to see inspiration.
I know it’s not easy, and I know that we all tend to do something while we are doing something else nowadays. We are doing the dishes while listening to a podcast, painting while thinking about the ups and downs of our relationships, and eating while having Tiktok on auto-scroll. This is exactly what’s making our art and everything else mediocre! Lack of mindfulness.
So my first tip to you if you want to create better art is that you need to slow down, be mindful, be bored, and let inspiration and ideas marinate in your mind.
Experiment consistently and fail, but don’t hate your art
I know you have disliked or even hated your art at some point in your career as an artist. I have previously shared an article and decided to discuss this topic further. You can read it here: Disliking the art we create… Why can’t we help but compare ourselves to others?
Your journey is all about experimenting and failing. Art is very subjective, and no matter how hard you look around or try to follow someone else’s recipe for success, it’s not going to work. The essence of being creative resides in your opportunity to craft and create every piece and aspect of your life. Your story, your path, your artwork, and even your goals.
Of course, when you are creating something that doesn’t already exist or adding your personal touch to an existing creation, you may fail. And that is just a natural part of the process. However, failing over and over often leads to frustration or feelings of wanting to give up. This is where your awareness will come into play. Keep in mind that your whole life is about experimenting and learning. Hating will get you nowhere.
Share your work
If you are not already putting yourself out there and sharing your work, know that you are missing out on creating better art. Fear of vulnerability is holding you back from reaching your full potential. You need feedback, and you need external opinions to make your art better each day. and I have previously shared articles that will help you process this tip further, so make sure you check them out:
