Procrastination and Art

Why “Just Drawing” Isn’t Always Simple

If you’ve ever told yourself:

👉 “I should just sit down and draw…”

…and then didn’t…

It’s probably not because you’re lazy.

It’s because somewhere along the way, drawing stopped feeling safe.

It became something loaded with expectation.

The Trap Most People Fall Into

A lot of people say they want to be an artist.

But that innocent phrase can quietly create pressure.

Because now:

Drawing isn’t just drawing anymore.

It’s a test.

A judgement.

A step toward proving something.

Trying to reach a point where you finally feel “allowed” to call yourself an artist.

But creating art is the only requirement.

You don’t earn the title later.

You don’t qualify after a certain level.

If you create — you’re already one.

When Progress Gets Stuck

Most people don’t stop because they lack ability.

They stop because:

• There’s no structure• No direction• No encouragement when things go wrong

And sooner or later, frustration replaces enjoyment.

Trying to push through alone often makes it worse.

Because art struggles aren’t always technical —they’re emotional.

Confidence fades quietly.

Momentum disappears.

The Real Difference Between Struggling and Growing

It’s rarely about talent.

It’s usually about environment.

Having somewhere you can say:

👉 “This went wrong”👉 “I feel stuck”👉 “I don’t know what I’m doing today”

…without feeling judged.

Where someone can gently guide you back on track.

That kind of support is what turns:

“I can’t do this”

into

“I’m learning this”

You Don’t Need to Wait Until You’re Better

A common belief is:

“I’ll join something when I improve.”

But improvement doesn’t happen in isolation.

It happens inside structure.

Inside guidance.

Inside support.

You don’t wait to be confident before stepping forward —confidence grows because you step forward.

This Is Why Community Matters

One of the biggest reasons many artists stay engaged long-term inside my Patreon space isn’t just the lessons.

It’s the feeling of not doing this alone.

There’s a genuinely supportive atmosphere — whether that’s in the private Facebook group or the chat area on Patreon itself — where people share struggles, progress, questions and wins.

That quiet encouragement often makes the difference between giving up… and continuing.

If drawing has started to feel heavy, pressured or frustrating lately…

Try removing the expectation.

Create for the sake of creating again.

Momentum usually returns when enjoyment does.

And if you’ve felt stuck recently, you’re definitely not the only one 👍 If you need futher help -