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The Secret to Success in Drawing!
1 tiny change that makes all the difference.
Eva from š šļø š¬
January 07, 2025
Hello, Visual Communicators! š
Welcome to 2025! Itās a fresh start, and Iām excited to dive into all the creative possibilities this year holds for you.
In this issue:
The Secret to Success in Drawing š¤«
An Ancient Idea to Inspire You š”
3 Ways to Jumpstart Your Sketching Habit ā”ļø
Letās get started!
š§ Mindful Design
The Secret to Success in Drawing š¤«
the Habit Loop
Drawing can feel intimidating, especially if you think you're not "artistic." But the key to success isnāt talentāitās habit.
In The Power of Habit, Charles Duhigg explains the cue-routine-reward loop:
Cue: A trigger that reminds you to act.
Routine: The action itself.
Reward: The payoff that keeps you coming back.
How to Build Your Drawing Habit:
Start Small: Commit to just 5 minutes a day. Thatās it!
Set a Trigger: Find a cue to draw, while you have your morning coffee, before you pick up your kids from school, or after your afternoon meeting.
Reward Yourself: Celebrate your daily practiceāwhether itās with a simple check on your calendar or a moment of pride for showing up.
Itās not about being perfect, itās about showing up consistently.
How will you apply the habit loop to your creative or drawing practice?
While motivation can be a great initial push, habits are what lead to lasting success because theyāre more reliable and easier to maintain in the long run.
š” Insight
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
āļø Productivity
3 Ways to Jumpstart Your Drawing Habit! ā”ļø
Weekly recap sketch of a memorable meal I enjoyed.
If youāre ready to make drawing a regular part of your life, here are three easy ways to jumpstart your habit:
Visual Food Journal: Sketch one meal or grocery item each day. Keep it simpleālike drawing a banana! š
5-Minute Abstract Drill: Set a timer and draw random swirls, shapes, or lines. Explore what feels good without overthinking it.
Weekly Sketch Recap: Capture a key moment or insight from your weekāan event, a realization, or anything meaningful to you.
A quick abstract sketch of my cat, āYoursonā, after an intense play session with his toy mouse.
These habits boost your drawing skills while sharpening your thinking and communication. Additionally, it can bring more moments of joy into your day whether youāre drawing for your business or your life!
Which one will you try first?
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š Thank you!
Thank you for being here! Stay tuned for more tips, tricks, and insights to supercharge your visual communication skills.
Until next time, keep creating!
Eva @ ššļøš¬