Positivity and Use of Language

Example Language Changes

Instead of saying “that went wrong” say something like “that was a fun experiment.”

Instead of saying “I can’t paint / I don’t know how to use watercolours” try “I’m looking forward to learning watercolours.”

Instead of saying “I don’t like drawing... X”, try saying “ooo - this is a new theme for me.”

Instead of saying “I’ve no time to draw today” try saying “I’ve got 5 minutes to draw something fun.”

Instead of saying “drawing faces is hard” rephrase with something like “faces are what I am going to learn to draw through regular practice.” 

Instead of “I hate not being able to do this...” say - “I love learning and being a beginner again.”

Instead of “ my drawing doesn’t look like...” say “I like my interpretation of ...”

You get the gist...

Watch Your Language!

So - figure out what negative words you use yourself and try to replace with a more positive set of words. Observe your own language towards sketching closely as you progress through the course. Make these little changes where you can - it is amazing the difference this can make. 

Never Make Excuses

PLUS - never make excuses or apologise for your work. Instead saying things like “Sorry, I didn’t have much time today” if you are sharing work in the comments box below, maybe just state facts “Pencil sketch, 10 mins.” If you did the best you can with the time / materials / day / mindset that you had at that very moment, then that is good enough for me and it should be good enough for you too!

Positive Affirmations

Write 1-3 of your own positive affirmations a around sketching and creativity in your sketchbook. Use the examples below for inspiration...