Nobody tells this to beginners....

emerald15 · 5 Jan 2015, 10:32

This reminds me of when I first moved away from the drawing board to began working with a computer. I took all my effort to get the technology to do what I wanted and the complexity of creation became so much more difficult that my designs suffered - very frustrating! Thankfully, I have improved, the technology has improved and a few years ago I was introduced to a very 'friendly' little CAD programme! And I'm still learning after 27 years in this business.

Krisidious · 5 Jan 2015, 12:44

Good advice... One of these days I hope to make it out of this phase...

JQL · 5 Jan 2015, 15:08

The problem is when you do get out of this stage and start feeling you are good. When you know what you are, you cease to try finding it...

solo · 5 Jan 2015, 16:03

In essence it says one needs to persevere in order to reach ones goals, or have I simplified it too much?

Rich O Brien · 5 Jan 2015, 16:15

A man who uses his hands is a laborer One who uses his hands and mind is a craftsman He who uses his hands and his mind and his heart is an artist

pbacot · 5 Jan 2015, 16:36

@solo said:

In essence it says one needs to persevere in order to reach ones goals, or have I simplified it too much?

I think it is more specific about what the process is like for creative work, but yeah. The I Ching is even more succinct: "Perseverance furthers."

jeff hammond · 5 Jan 2015, 17:54

to be honest (or- to be a spoilsport), i think beginners get told that all the time.

knowing that you'll reach a certain goal in x amount of years isn't really a solid driving force..
what's that about the journey..?

like-- i think most creatives moreorless enjoy the part when they suck too.

Rich O Brien · 5 Jan 2015, 18:03

Being told and putting it into practice are a bit different don't you think?

jeff hammond · 5 Jan 2015, 18:07

yeah, totally different.
dunno, i was just responding to the video "nobody tells this to beginners".. as if telling someone they'll get better after time will make them not quit.

stefanq · 5 Jan 2015, 18:17

I needed this...kind of.
Thanks Rich!

olishea · 5 Jan 2015, 19:43

For someone with such "killer taste" I would expect a much tastier video!

Gareth · 14 Jan 2015, 01:42

and the 'learning curve' has a beginning, but no end...!

neets · 15 Feb 2015, 20:52

@rich o brien said:

A man who uses his hands is a laborer One who uses his hands and mind is a craftsman He who uses his hands and his mind and his heart is an artist

I'd just be happy with a dude that is good with his hands to be honest.

Few and far between...

pilou · 15 Feb 2015, 23:08

Very original greetting card!

And sure alas or not beginners or not we have all a dead line!