Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Introduction 00:00
Why art is important for societies as a whole 03:13
Why art is important for you 09:09
Tips for consistency 11:11
It’s been a while since I last shared a motivational/mindset video, and I’ve had a message on my heart that I’ve been wanting to share for a long time.
In this episode, I talk about why it’s so important for us to keep creating, especially during challenging times. I also share a few practical tips that have helped me stay consistent, even when I’m feeling low or struggling to focus.
I truly hope you’ll find this message both helpful and inspiring.💛
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Motivation for Artists: Persistence Matters More than Talent youtu.be/l2IHXWIoiJc
2 Things to Let Go Of for Faster Artistic Progress youtu.be/02tyU9YJXEw
In An Art Slump? Here Are 5 Tips That'll Help youtu.be/cGAulFJ3kTo
Motivation for Artists Stop Apologizing for Your Dreams youtu.be/mpN-YUqgD9w
Banish That Inner Critic and Perfectionism youtu.be/rCLp8-Q6oa4
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-Faber-Castell 9000 Series Graphite Pencils (HB) amzn.to/3y9q9Xm
-1” Artist Tape amzn.to/3VWTTjJ
-Outus Graphite Erasers amzn.to/3MKgCth
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Eraser amzn.to/4cWkcfP
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-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
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#whyartisimportant #whyyourartstillmatters
Introduction 00:00
Why art is important for societies as a whole 03:13
Why art is important for you 09:09
Tips for consistency 11:11
It’s been a while since I last shared a motivational/mindset video, and I’ve had a message on my heart that I’ve been wanting to share for a long time.
In this episode, I talk about why it’s so important for us to keep creating, especially during challenging times. I also share a few practical tips that have helped me stay consistent, even when I’m feeling low or struggling to focus.
I truly hope you’ll find this message both helpful and inspiring.💛
► Access my Drawing Mini-Course for the Total Beginner for Free here:
erikalancasterartist.kit.com/2a06aa492f
► Recommended Resources
Motivation for Artists: Persistence Matters More than Talent youtu.be/l2IHXWIoiJc
2 Things to Let Go Of for Faster Artistic Progress youtu.be/02tyU9YJXEw
In An Art Slump? Here Are 5 Tips That'll Help youtu.be/cGAulFJ3kTo
Motivation for Artists Stop Apologizing for Your Dreams youtu.be/mpN-YUqgD9w
Banish That Inner Critic and Perfectionism youtu.be/rCLp8-Q6oa4
► Supplies:
-Baohong Cold Press Watercolor Paper 140 lbs. amzn.to/478ZHfu
-Royal & Langnickel Flat (1”) shrsl.com/4n7lk
-Princeton Neptune Mop (6) shrsl.com/4ofcm
-Royal & Langnickel Zen Round (14) shrsl.com/4ig1y
-Winsor & Newton Cotman 111 Round (0) shrsl.com/4ig1s
-Princeton Aqua Elite Brush Set with 4 (3 Round is used in this tutorial) amzn.to
3T0Kpl8
-Van Gogh Watercolor Tubes shrsl.com/4ofcn
-Faber-Castell 9000 Series Graphite Pencils (HB) amzn.to/3y9q9Xm
-1” Artist Tape amzn.to/3VWTTjJ
-Outus Graphite Erasers amzn.to/3MKgCth
-Mr. Pen Kneaded Eraser amzn.to/4cWkcfP
► Gear + Art Business Tools:
-Canon T6 EOS Rebel DSLR Camera
amzn.to/2Xt69HY
-Manfrotto 196B-2 143BKT 2-Section Single Articulated Arm with Camera Bracket (Black) amzn.to/2l7HJ8j
-Yeti Microphone amzn.to/3PtzE9G
-LED Lights for Video Filming amzn.to/45JPfrd
-MacBook Pro 16 inch amzn.to/3sFavQe
*Disclaimer: This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. It is also a participant of Share-a-Sale, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for content creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Shareasale.com partner companies.
#whyartisimportant #whyyourartstillmatters
