{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Visual Scholar","title":"E38 Becoming a Pro Artist: How Long Does It Really Take?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/da0d56c8\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4582,"description":"Check out my Free Brainstorming Workshop: https://mightyartisan.com/worldbuilding Learn to silence your inner critic. Ignite creative ideas. And watch a live demo of these techniques in action.\n\n---\n\nThis is The Thirty Eighth Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie.\n\nLet's talk about how long it takes to reach the mythical 'pro' level of art. \n\nThis concept is something many people ask me about. And it's one of those markers that many of us consider to be really important. \n\nBut it's also a moving target, and is not always as significant as people make it out to be. \n\nSo in this episode I am going to unpack some of the considerations around improving your art and getting to a good level of skill... and how long it takes. \n\nBelow is in Automagically generated summary so you can check out the content and also to help with search functionality! \n\n--- --DURATION TO REACH PROFESSIONAL LEVEL IN ART\n\nPERSONAL EXPERIENCE: It took me about 10 years to reach a professional level, starting from high school. This journey included navigating through various educational paths and job experiences.\n\nGENERAL OBSERVATION: For students in structured educational settings, such as colleges, it generally takes about three to four years to build foundational skills, with additional time needed to refine skills to industry standards.\n\n--COMMON TRAPS IN LEARNING ART\n\nEARLY DISILLUSIONMENT: Many artists become discouraged by the slow visible progress and complex skill acquisition, which can extend the learning period.\n\nINCONSISTENCY: Fluctuations in learning intensity and focus can hinder steady progress. Artists often experience periods where skills seem to regress due to new challenges or advanced techniques.\n\n--PACING YOUR ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT\n\nSETTING REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS: Understanding that becoming proficient takes years is crucial to maintaining motivation and persistence.\n\nCONSISTENT PRACTICE: Regular practice and application of skills are essential for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vKDSN9jHBhdcDhTN53TJ3mCaTYFbZaRoFiNZnCjOgAM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMjM2/YTU1Y2I4Mzc1M2Vm/ZjQ5N2Q2Yzg3MzEz/Yjg3NC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}