Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In Golden Secret 21, we explore a vital mindset shift for artists: drawing is not a competition—unless you're entering one!
Let go of pressure, enjoy the process, and focus on improving without unrealistic expectations. Don't compete with yourself or others; instead, aim to do your best, stay concentrated, and keep practicing. Setting unattainable goals can lead to frustration, so embrace steady progress and creativity.
Drawing is therapy! In this episode of The Golden Secrets of Drawing, we explore how drawing helps relax the mind, ease stress, and unlock creative flow.
Playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuQ9vjXNtWETGac9JQjWhj6oKqNkQ2miV
Draw a sailboat: youtu.be/pDyu5vgA3SA
Subscribe to this channel ➡️ bit.ly/Sub2Shoo for lots more drawing videos
This is the 20th Golden Secret in my book, The Golden Secrets of Drawing.
Get the book here:
Amazon in the USA amzn.to/4gBsb3L
Amazon in the UK amzn.to/3TK7IzQ
It is NOT a how to draw book. It has no advice about pencils or shading. It is all about your frame of mind as a creative person, clearing out all the reasons and excuses that hinder the simple act of picking up a pencil and making a mark on a piece of paper.
I like to think of this book as a comfort blanket for creative people who need a little boost to their confidence. It also has a nice, soft feel to the cover.
Make sure to subscribe to the ShooRaynerDrawing channel ➡️ bit.ly/Sub2Shoo for more drawing tips, tutorials, and advice. Keep practicing, keep exploring, and most importantly, keep drawing!
Twitter twitter.com/shoorayner
Instagram instagram.com/shoorayner
Website for my newsletter, images, books and to support this channel - shooraynerdrawing.com
Music by @cleffernotes
In Golden Secret 21, we explore a vital mindset shift for artists: drawing is not a competition—unless you're entering one!
Let go of pressure, enjoy the process, and focus on improving without unrealistic expectations. Don't compete with yourself or others; instead, aim to do your best, stay concentrated, and keep practicing. Setting unattainable goals can lead to frustration, so embrace steady progress and creativity.
Drawing is therapy! In this episode of The Golden Secrets of Drawing, we explore how drawing helps relax the mind, ease stress, and unlock creative flow.
Playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuQ9vjXNtWETGac9JQjWhj6oKqNkQ2miV
Draw a sailboat: youtu.be/pDyu5vgA3SA
Subscribe to this channel ➡️ bit.ly/Sub2Shoo for lots more drawing videos
This is the 20th Golden Secret in my book, The Golden Secrets of Drawing.
Get the book here:
Amazon in the USA amzn.to/4gBsb3L
Amazon in the UK amzn.to/3TK7IzQ
It is NOT a how to draw book. It has no advice about pencils or shading. It is all about your frame of mind as a creative person, clearing out all the reasons and excuses that hinder the simple act of picking up a pencil and making a mark on a piece of paper.
I like to think of this book as a comfort blanket for creative people who need a little boost to their confidence. It also has a nice, soft feel to the cover.
Make sure to subscribe to the ShooRaynerDrawing channel ➡️ bit.ly/Sub2Shoo for more drawing tips, tutorials, and advice. Keep practicing, keep exploring, and most importantly, keep drawing!
Twitter twitter.com/shoorayner
Instagram instagram.com/shoorayner
Website for my newsletter, images, books and to support this channel - shooraynerdrawing.com
Music by @cleffernotes
