TL;DR
- Renata Lahalle shares 10 practical tips for daily creativity.
- Believe in your ability to learn and improve.
- Draw consistently, even when busy.
- Find inspiration in your surroundings.
- Share your art online to connect and grow.
- Use drawing as a way to relax and relieve stress.
- Study other artists for new ideas.
- Always carry a sketchbook for spontaneous creativity.
- Be patient and celebrate your progress.
Ola from Madrid, we are in Spain!
Sometimes, we wonder what to draw and we face the blank page. Having zero inspiration.
Today I ask for help from Renata to share with us her Creative Tips for everyone who wants to learn how to draw.
Renata is the Author of “Drawing a Travel Sketchbook”
Renata is the author of: “Dessiner un carnet de voyage” in French, which means “Drawing a travel sketchbook” Tips for everyone! You learn how to draw urban sketching with watercolor.
You can find it here on Amazon. It is in French. :)
Dessiner un carnet de voyage: Astuces pour tous !
+ Renata has a blog in French called “Les Images 2 Renata”. (Renata’s Pictures)
Renata and I know each other for quite a while
and I really enjoy how she does push her art community to draw daily no matter their level.
Renata’s Draw Everyday Challenge
Renata challenged herself to draw 1 sketch a day and completed it even when she came home late after party! :D
10 Actionnable Steps to Draw Everyday with Creativity
Today, let me share with you Renata’s 10 actionable steps to be more creative daily for your drawing routine:
- Believe in your ability to draw or learn any new skill.
This mindset is crucial for personal growth. - Publish your drawings online where you can share your progress, techniques, and experiences with others who are interested in the same hobby or profession. It could be on social media, a blog, or a forum.
- Use drawing as a stress reliever.
- Consistency is key: Make time every day to practice your skills—even when life gets busy—to improve steadily over time.
- Always carry a small sketchbook and pen (or equivalent tools for your craft) so you can practice whenever inspiration strikes.
- Be observant of the world around you; it’s full of potential ideas and inspirations for creativity.
- Take photos of things that inspire you when immediate sketching isn’t possible; these can serve as references later on. I recommend you create your personal database of photo inspiration.
- Study past and present artists’ works—not to copy them but to understand their use of elements such as color and shape which could enhance your own work style
- Be patient with yourself during the learning process—ignore self-doubt about your skills, celebrate progress no matter how small it seems at first glance, be kind towards yourself always!
- Finally yet importantly, follow other artists like Renata on social media platforms not only for inspiration but also to understand different artistic journeys which might motivate yours!
Even if her blog is in French language don’t forget art knows no language barriers!
Even though being a designer has their own characteristics
and professional concerns to answer,
there are plenty of good habits to take from artists like Renata.
We both think that what matters is the motivation you generate
through the pleasure you have at drawing
(instead of the frustration some may feel at constantly comparing themselves to advanced artists.)
Don’t worry, there are ways to be creative. It is not only magic and rare innate talent.
I invite you to enjoy the tips she gives us
to be more creative daily and draw with passion.
I hope it will also inspire you to create your own design sketchbook. :)
Have a wonderful day! :)
Cheers,
Chou-Tac
PS: If you want to discover more about Renata,
she shares about her secrets as an artist here (in French):
Interview d’artiste : Renata Lahalle – Mes carnets d’aquarelle (carnetsdaquarelle.com)
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