Accessibility Statement
×
Courses from $0.99USD
Start now
03hours
•
42mins
•
13secs
03h : 42m : 13s
Courses from $0.99USD
DOMESTIKA See navigation
  • Courses
    • All courses →
    • Illustration
    • Craft
    • Marketing & Business
    • Photography & Video
    • Design
    • 3D & Animation
    • Architecture & Spaces
    • Fashion
    • Writing
    • Web & App Design
    • Calligraphy & Typography
    • Music & Audio
    • Culinary
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Wellness
    • How to become
    • Guided courses
    • Deep Dive New
    • Specializations
    • Domestika Basics
    • New courses
    • Top rated
    • Popular courses
    • Courses free with Domestika Plus logo
    • Gift cards
    • Certificates Plus
  • Projects
  • Plus
    • Blog
    • Schools
    • Help
    How to overcome the fear of starting from scratch in an artistic discipline
    Latest blog post

    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.

  • Courses
    • All courses
    • Illustration
    • Craft
    • Marketing & Business
    • Photography & Video
    • Design
    • 3D & Animation
    • Architecture & Spaces
    • Fashion
    • Writing
    • Web & App Design
    • Calligraphy & Typography
    • Music & Audio
    • Culinary
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Wellness
    • How to become
  • Projects
  • Plus
  • Blog
  • Join for FREE
  • Log in
  • Log in
  • Join for Free
  • Community
  • Contests
  • Projects
  • Creatives
Donna Butnik

Donna Butnik

@dbs7

Encinitas, United States

Follow
Message
  • @dbs7
  • Activity
  • Courses
  • ...
    • Following
    • Followers
    • Favorites
  • Teacher Plus
    Sarah Hand Sarah Hand @the_sarah_hand Richmond, United States
    Follow
    Message
    21,860
    • Sculpture
    • 3D
    • My project in Paper Mache for Beginners: Sculpt a Colorful Character course. Character Design, To, Design, Art To, and s project by Sarah Hand - 07.09.2021
    • My Papier Mache Book!. Traditional illustration, Character Design, Painting, and Sculpture project by Sarah Hand - 07.02.2021
    • Curious Confections - a few of my favorites from my recent exhibition. Painting, and Traditional illustration project by Sarah Hand - 07.02.2021
    • Picture Book collaboration (my illustrations) at Richmond Young Writers. Traditional illustration, and Painting project by Sarah Hand - 07.02.2021
  • Teacher Plus
    Joaquín Lluis Joaquín Lluis @joaquinlluis Berlin, Germany
    Follow
    Message
    17,250
      • Lorem ipsum 2. Design, Graphic Design, and Fashion Design project by Joaquín Lluis - 07.18.2022
      • Tuki.. Design, Graphic Design, and Fashion Design project by Joaquín Lluis - 07.18.2022
      • Only flans.. Design, Graphic Design, and Fashion Design project by Joaquín Lluis - 07.18.2022
      • Fingi demencia.. Design, Graphic Design, and Fashion Design project by Joaquín Lluis - 07.18.2022
    • Teacher Plus
      Carlos Mignot Carlos Mignot @carlosmignot Sócio na Plau e Designer de Marcas e Tipos Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
      Follow
      Message
      15,738
      • Typography
      • Typography Design
      • Tipografia sob medida para o Canal Brasil. T, pograph, Design, T, and pograph project by Carlos Mignot - 03.01.2020
      • Burger For A Day. Design, Br, ing & Identit project by Carlos Mignot - 03.01.2020
      • Voa Hoteis. Br, ing, Identit, Design, and Logo Design project by Carlos Mignot - 03.02.2019
    • Teacher Plus
      Ellen Lupton Ellen Lupton @elupton Writer and designer New York, United States
      Follow
      Message
      8,228
      • Graphic Design
      • My project for course: Introduction to TikTok for Creatives. Social Media, Content Marketing, Communication, Design, and Graphic Design project by Ellen Lupton - 03.11.2023
      • My project:  Storytelling Strategies for Instagram Reels. Marketing, Social Media, Stor, telling, Digital Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Instagram, Content Marketing, Communication & Instagram Marketing project by Ellen Lupton - 02.16.2023
      • Process Monster. Traditional illustration, and Character Design project by Ellen Lupton - 01.16.2023
      • Type on Screen. Graphic Design, T, and pograph project by Ellen Lupton - 08.17.2022
    • Teacher Plus
      Lapin Lapin @lapinbarcelona Barcelona, Spain
      Follow
      Message
      143,245
        • Deutsches Museum. Sketching, Sketchbook, Editorial Design, and Picturebook project by Lapin - 05.08.2025
        • Workshops with Lapin. Sketching, and Sketchbook project by Lapin - 02.20.2025
        • my best wishes for this new year!. Traditional illustration, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Arts, Crafts, Fine Arts, Textile Design, Watercolor Painting, Creativit, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Decoration, Pencil Drawing, Sketching, Pattern Design, and Botanical Illustration project by Lapin - 01.16.2025
        • Stickers collection by Lapin. Accessor, Design, Sketching, Drawing, Watercolor Painting, Children's Illustration, and Botanical Illustration project by Lapin - 05.22.2024
      • Teacher Plus
        Clàudia Cánovas Clàudia Cánovas @aplumstudio Branding & desarrollo web Reus, Spain
        Follow
        Message
        155,044
        • Design
        • Branding & Identity
        • Mi proyecto del curso: Canva de 0 a 100: crea diseños de forma profesional. Br, ing, Identit, Graphic Design, Web Design, and Social Media Design project by Clàudia Cánovas - 01.09.2023
        • Desarrollo web Vanesa Alvarez. Design, and Web Design project by Clàudia Cánovas - 03.03.2022
        • Material gráfico para Canva. Design project by Clàudia Cánovas - 07.02.2022
        • Página web diseñada y desarrollada en Canva. Web Design project by Clàudia Cánovas - 11.02.2022
      • Teacher Plus
        Elisa Seitzinger Elisa Seitzinger @elisa_seitzinger Illustratrice, artista visiva Turin, Italy
        Follow
        Message
        11,355
        • Design
        • Art Direction
        • LE TAROT DE L’ÉTOILE CACHÉE (MAJOR & MINOR ARCANA) . Traditional illustration, Packaging, Product Design, and Design project by Elisa Seitzinger - 09.10.2020
        • Ti porta fortuna - capsule collection disegnata per Kristina Ti FW 2021. Traditional illustration, Textile Design, and Design project by Elisa Seitzinger - 12.08.2021
        • Bestiario d'Amore - il cofanetto illustrato contenente il lyric book e il vinile di Vinicio Capossela. Design, Traditional illustration, Music, and Art Direction project by Elisa Seitzinger - 02.14.2020
        • Nome non ha - il libro sulla Sibilla Appenninica cofirmato con Loredana Lipperini. Traditional illustration, Editorial Illustration, Editorial Design, and Drawing project by Elisa Seitzinger - 10.14.2021
      • Teacher Plus
        Sorie Kim Sorie Kim @soriekim Los Angeles, United States
        Follow
        Message
        203,767
        • Design
        • Game Development
        • 30 Day Challenge . Ink Illustration project by Sorie Kim - 04.29.2021
        • Demos. Design, and Drawing project by Sorie Kim - 01.20.2021
        • Sketchbook. Drawing project by Sorie Kim - 01.20.2021
      • Teacher Plus
        Mattias Adolfsson Mattias Adolfsson @mattiasadolfsson Sigtuna, Sweden
        Follow
        Message
        387,854
        • Traditional illustration
        • Fine Arts
        • All in line – From the sketchbooks of Mattias Adolfsson, reprint. Traditional illustration project by Mattias Adolfsson - 10.01.2020
        • Moleskine sketchbook 38. Drawing, Traditional illustration, Ink Illustration, and Sketchbook project by Mattias Adolfsson - 11.23.2020
        • Some new drawings. Traditional illustration project by Mattias Adolfsson - 05.05.2020
        • Moleskine sketchbook 36. Drawing project by Mattias Adolfsson - 02.16.2020
      1. Creatives
      2. Encinitas, United States
      3. Donna Butnik

      Domestika courses

      Categories

      • Illustration courses
      • Craft courses
      • Marketing & Business courses
      • Photography & Video courses
      • Design courses
      • 3D & Animation courses
      • Architecture & Spaces courses
      • Fashion courses
      • Writing courses
      • Web & App Design courses
      • Calligraphy & Typography courses
      • Music & Audio courses
      • Culinary courses
      • Artificial Intelligence courses
      • Wellness courses
      • How to become courses

      Areas

      • Traditional illustration courses
      • Digital Illustration courses
      • Drawing courses
      • Arts & Crafts courses
      • Graphic Design courses
      • Fine Arts courses
      • Design courses
      • Artificial Intelligence courses
      • SEO courses
      • Programming courses
      • Digital Marketing courses
      • Crochet courses
      • Amigurumi courses

      Software

      • Adobe Photoshop courses
      • Adobe Illustrator courses
      • Procreate courses
      • Cinema 4D courses
      • Adobe Premiere courses
      • Blender courses
      • Figma courses

      Lists

      • New courses
      • Top rated
      • Popular courses
      • Courses on sale

      Download the Domestika app

      • Apple Store
      • Google Play

      Sections

      • Courses
      • Projects
      • Jobs
      • Creatives
      • Schools
      • Domestika Podcasts
      • Domestika Plus

      Info

      • Domestika
      • Contact
      • Blog
      • Support
      • Affiliates
      • Businesses
      • Teachers

      Language

      • Español
      • English
      • Português
      • Deutsch
      • Français
      • Italiano
      • Polski
      • Nederlands
      • Türkçe

      Connect

      • Follow domestika
      • © Domestika 2025
      • Terms of use
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies policy
      • Accessibility Statement