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Last week, I discovered something amazing about sketching every day\u2014it can help us overcome perfectionism, reduce anxiety, and enhance our artistic abilities. In this blog post, I want to share my personal journey with sketching and offer some advice to fellow aspiring artists and enthusiasts. No fancy words, just a heartfelt account of my experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking Back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As I started sketching, memories of my high school years came to me. From 2001 to 2006, I used to spend a lot of time doodling and doing daily sketching because I loved it. There was no Instagram<\/a> (shameless link) back then, so I shared my drawings on DeviantArt. While I hoped for some feedback, my main focus was enjoying the process. Looking back, I realize I was actually pretty good at it. And the funny thing is that I don’t think I was chasing perfectionism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Inner Child Reawakens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Recently, I decided to reconnect with my younger self and recapture the joy I felt while sketching. We often take ourselves too seriously as adults, chasing perfection and trying to create something completely original. But why stress over making the perfect artwork or nailing the anatomy? The truth is, most people don’t really care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Letting Go of Perfectionism and Living in the Moment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To reignite my artistic spirit, I began to let go of expectations. I would make a cup of tea, play some music, or watch my favorite shows on Netflix or Hulu. With my mind relaxed and distracted, I let my hand guide me, creating sketches without worrying about their place in the world. Most importantly, it made me feel free, without any pressure to be perfect.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Journey of Imperfection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Through daily sketching, I created a bunch of sketches\u2014some turned out well, others not so much. But among those imperfect creations, there was one sketch that really stood out. It had a loose, soft quality that was simply amazing. Before I knew it I was quickly adding color and a couple of hours later, this happened: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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