@wilw When you're learning any new art skill, *quantity* is better than quality.

I struggle with that a lot, because I tend to be a perfectionist. (I get hung up on minor details, and become frustrated when things don't turn out how I want.)

But you learn more by trying [and failing] a bunch than you do by sinking all your time into one single painting.

And be nice to yourself while you're learning. 👍

@wilw I actually devised a way to trick my brain into cooperating. Maybe something like this can help you, too.

I keep at least one sketchbook at all times for "bad" art. Everything in it is allowed to be really crappy, and I don't have to show it to anyone.

But at least half the time, I end up being *really* pleased with what I've drawn in that sketchbook, because I didn't psych myself out with expectations.