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    How to overcome the fear of starting from scratch in an artistic discipline
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    How to overcome the fear of starting from scratch in an artistic discipline

    Discover how to transform the fear of starting from scratch in an artistic discipline into an opportunity for growth and creativity.. Starting from scratch in an artistic discipline can generate fear, insecurity and doubts. It is normal to feel blockage when we leave behind what we know, but the important thing is to understand that every start brings with it the possibility to grow. In this article you will find practical keys and motivation to face new beginnings in art, seeing the process not as a setback, but as an opportunity for discovery and creative evolution. The burden of "starting from scratch". Fear often arises from attachment to what we have already mastered. When facing a new discipline, we are overcome by the feeling of losing ground we have gained. Added to this are: Comparison with others: looking at the work of those who have already mastered the technique can generate impostor syndrome.. - The pressure of immediate results: we want to progress quickly, without giving room for error or natural learning. - Recognizing these emotions is the first step to transform them into a creative engine. Reformulate the idea of "beginner". Being a beginner does not mean being less capable; on the contrary, it brings with it unique advantages: Curiosity and freshness: the gaze of one who explores for the first time opens paths that experts sometimes do not see. Free exploration: without ties to rigid rules, one experiments more. Many artists have changed disciplines and built brilliant careers from scratch. These examples are proof that starting over is, in fact, an opportunity. Strategies for overcoming fear. To transform fear into action, it is helpful to rely on small routines: Set achievable goals: break down learning into concrete, realistic steps. Turn practice into habit: create a constant space, without pressure for perfection. Accept mistakes: every mistake is a learning resource, not a failure. Seek inspiration: surround yourself with artistic references and communities that drive motivation.

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    Jonas Jödicke Jonas Jödicke @jojoesart Berlin, Germany
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    • Final Project: "Finding Myself". Traditional illustration, Drawing, Digital Illustration, Digital Drawing, and Digital Painting project by Jonas Jödicke - 09.02.2022
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    Timo Bechert Timo Bechert @timo_bechert Munich, Germany
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    • My project for course: Travel Sketches in Watercolor: Capture your Surroundings. Traditional illustration, Painting, Sketching, Drawing, Watercolor Painting, Architectural Illustration, and Sketchbook project by Timo Bechert - 09.19.2022
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    zou wei zou wei @knochitaub Architect and illustrator Munich, Germany
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      • Beauty in the nature_2023_02. Traditional illustration project by zou wei - 01.30.2023
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      RaidesArt RaidesArt @raidesart I specialize in character art and illustration. Leipzig, Germany
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      Konrad Langer Konrad Langer @konaction Berlin, Germany
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      • Project for the course: Artistic Architectural Photography: Form, Color, and Space. Photo Retouching, Mobile Photograph, Digital Photograph, Outdoor Photograph, Photographic Composition, and Architectural Photograph project by Konrad Langer - 10.18.2021
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      Jessica Janik Jessica Janik @jessica_janik Dresden, Germany
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      • Mein erstes BUCH ist da! . Painting, Traditional illustration, Creativit, Drawing, Watercolor Painting, and Naturalistic Illustration project by Jessica Janik - 06.12.2022
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      Meike Schneider Meike Schneider @meike_schneider 3D Artist, Character Designer & Illustrator Cologne, Germany
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      • My course project: Introduction to professional children's book illustration with Procreate. Character Design, Digital Illustration, and Children's Illustration project by Meike Schneider - 03.28.2022
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      Julia Körner Julia Körner @dyru Illustrator, Character Designer, Visual Development and Concept Artist Enschede, Netherlands
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        • My project for course: Illustrating Fantastical Animals with Procreate. Traditional illustration, Character Design, Drawing, Digital Illustration, Stor, telling, Narrative, and Children's Illustration project by Julia Körner - 07.07.2022
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        Damaja Damaja @damaja Berlin, Germany
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          Jen Tonic Jen Tonic @jentonic Tattoo artist Berlin, Germany
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            • My final project - Botanical Chestpiece Design. Traditional illustration, Digital Illustration, Tattoo Design, and Botanical Illustration project by Jen Tonic - 09.09.2021
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            Jenny Adam Jenny Adam @ronkiponk Hamburg, Germany
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            Giorgio Gaetani Giorgio Gaetani @badcalligraphy Calligrapher Munich, Germany
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            Alex Hall Alex Hall @alexhallfilm Berlin, Germany
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            Yo Rühmer Yo Rühmer @yo_malt Illustratorin Frankfurt, Germany
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            Aljoscha Blau Aljoscha Blau @aljoschablau Berlin, Germany
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            Carla Bonomini Carla Bonomini @minicarbono Berlin, Germany
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            Martin Lorenz Martin Lorenz @mr_martin_lorenz Identity, Type and Editorial Design Hamburg, Germany
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            Lennart Gäbel Lennart Gäbel @lennartgaebel Hamburg, Germany
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            • "Doomscrolling" for stern magazine. Traditional illustration, and Editorial Illustration project by Lennart Gäbel - 11.30.2022
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            Ramona Wultschner Ramona Wultschner @ramonnelli Neuss, Germany
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