I had a Anatomy/Gesture professor a year ago who was fun, crazy, and a very cool dude. He said something to my class on the first day.

He said, “If you notice someone in the class is drawing better or getting the hang of something you can’t do than sit behind them or next to them in class. This way you can learn from them!”

I notice so many people out there forget that there will always be someone better than them. It doesn’t matter how good you become someone will always out do you and someone will always outdo them! Then some people become so jealous, angry, or sad. Sometimes they just loath that person for it, which they shouldn’t.  

I like my teachers advice because he was right. Just sitting next to the person or even asking them how they drew something I couldn’t, helped me improve a lot faster than just sitting there loathing the person for being able to do what I couldn’t.

I know this sounds like common sense, but you’d be suprised how many people need to be reminded of this. There is nothing wrong with using someone who is possibly more skilled than you in what your doing. Use it as motivation to become a better artist, just don’t let it eat you up inside. 

Don’t forget to have fun with your art! Sometimes trying to constantly strive to be the best can even block your growth too. I’ve seen artists become a lot better at a faster rate just because they finally relaxed and didn’t care anymore.

soooooooooooo-

the end. BUTTS!