I always have an "art mess" or two laying around in the house because I want to make it as effortless as possible to draw throughout the day. Reducing frixion is one of the most effective ways to change behavior.

I also always have a dumbell laying around on the floor for the same reason. I manage to do the recommended amount of strength training by exercising in several short bursts throughout the day.

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My last New Year's resolution was to improve my art as much as possible and I would definitely consider my resolution kept. I've never drawn this much in one year. I usually have 2-3 hyperfixations at the same time but this year I was only hyperfixated on drawing because my skill development opened a deeper level of self expression for me that feels more satisfying than ever. Now I'm drawing whenever I can and when I'm not drawing I'm thinking about drawing.

My resolution for next year will be the same as last time. I already have my brain filled with ideas and an endless drive to create.

Happy New Year 2026!
Hyvää Uutta Vuotta 2026

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Harmony

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Sketching with colors

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An ink sketch from a last autumn

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Date night 💃

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I've been super motivated to draw lately because of my upcoming art exhibition next January.

I have such high standards for myself it's very hard for me feel proud of my art. Pride comes in waves for me. When I finish an artwork I tend to experience only a brief "that's pretty nice"-moment that wears off fast. I feel most proud of my pictures when I look at them months after finishing them. Seeing my art framed on a gallery wall and witnessing live reactions from other people helps tremendously to shift my perspective into a positive one. That's when I truly appreciate my skills and the images I have created with my own hands. Support and compliments from my loved ones (and strangers too of course) has also boosted my confidence as an artist a lot.

I'd rather be too self critical than oblivious to my faults but sometimes doing art feels like playing a modern FPS game with skill-based matchmaking - every time my skills evolve my standards also raise so fast it's sometimes hard to appreciate my skills.

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Experimental sketching is the best kind of therapy.

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