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Fighting Through My Fear of Failing
Have you ever set a big goal , planned tangible steps to achieve that goal, went to sleep feeling motivated and proud....only to be stricken with anxiety the next day? "How am I going to do it all?" When this happens to me, I like to take every ounce of willpower I have, swallow that thought, and let it fall into the infinite pit of my stomach . I acknowledge the negative thought, shove it down, and do the first thing on my todo list. Even if I "just have 10 minutes" , I
Majesticsock
5 days ago
I REMOVED My Art Shop.
I've decided to separate my art shop from my "Majesticsock" brand. This means, I'll be creating a whole NEW brand from scratch for my art shop! The reason behind this business move is because I want the purpose behind everything I do to be 100% clear. Majesticsock exists to support artists as they learn/grow in their creative endeavors. My art shop is for those who find my art relatable and encouraging! Mixing the two just didn't make sense to me so I'm finally separating
Majesticsock
Jan 21
Building an Art Shop is HARD!
As a lot of you know, I started selling my art again. However, to be completely transparent with you, other than the 3 prints I sold to my friends, I made 0 sales . Yikes 😅. But you know what, I am okay! There is still much to gain from your failures just as much as your successes. The biggest gain I've had from this successful failure is that, now, I can take a step back and address the issues . Something I couldn't do before because until I actually tried , these issues w
Majesticsock
Dec 17, 2025
Are You Making This Common Lighting Mistake?
Light and shadow define form but one of the most common mistakes artists make is trying to "fix" it after the fact. Getting them right from the start makes everything much easier. Here's a quick tip from this month's Discord Light and Shadow Tutorial : Start with the extremes! Before adding any details or blending, identify the lightest light and the darkest shadow in your subject. Think of them as anchors! The lightest areas show where light hits directly . The darkes
Majesticsock
Oct 30, 2025
Social Media Success vs. Artistic Fulfillment
Do you ever get tempted to make content strictly for views? When Tiktok first started popping off, all I saw was opportunity. The new...
Majesticsock
Sep 18, 2025
How I FINALLY Built a Consistent Drawing Habit
Hello artists! Creating a consistent drawing habit is difficult but not impossible . Everyone's different but let me share with you how I was finally able to accomplish this! I hope my findings will help you in your journey as well. (: Step 1: Honestly Assess My Energy The first few times I tried drawing daily, I kept burning out and wondered if art was really for me. However, that was just my negativity talking. The reality was that, on some days, I had a lack of energy tha
Majesticsock
Aug 21, 2025
Artist Alley: My First Time Mistakes
I finally had the honor of selling my work at an artist event, Smol Art Mart! The organizers were on top of everything, the venue was...
Majesticsock
Jun 21, 2023
Why Understanding Values is Essential to Your Art | How to Paint Digitally
"Having only three values to choose from is like a life preserver that keeps your head above water" - Marco Bucci
Majesticsock
May 17, 2023
My Favorite Digital Brushes to Use
Does the Brush Matter? After watching loads of online art tutorials by awesome artists like RossDraws, SamDoesArts, and Marco Bucci, I...
Majesticsock
Apr 18, 2023
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