Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 7mCreating for yourself doesn't mean giving up the opportunity to share your art with the world. That's always been the artists' goal. That's not a greedy desire. Creating for yourself first is asking what YOU want before making the art. To never sacrifice your own voice in favor of attention. 083
Reposted by SylessaeIvyBlade @ivybladev.bsky.social · 20hWhat can I say - there's nothing but truth written there :] A wonderful review for a wonderful bootcamp! ❤️ 121
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 20hCreative iteration isn't about making a mistake and trying again. It's testing intentional changes to explore style and expression. You're deciding which approach you like and don't like and the steps it took to get there. 16112
Reposted by SylessaeSylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 25/09/2026My portrait bootcamp is for you if you: - Spend too much time thinking about drawing rather than actually drawing - Don't know what to study - Get overwhelmed by all there is to learn - Struggle to balance art with other responsibilities - Thrive with accountability 👇 113628
Reposted by SylessaeIsobel_Starling @isobelstarling.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Inspired by @sylessae.bsky.social While I'm too unwell to attend life drawing I'm going to try to sketch faces every day to keep my skills. These are models for @furiousfotog.com #drawing #pickupapencil #sketch #men 1151
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Just because your brain says you're a bad artist doesn't mean you are. Brains are tricky and like to talk us out of doing important things when it feels scared, tired, or frustrated. Next time your brain tries to make you doubt your effort, ask yourself: What am I actually feeling? 27931
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I've worked with students who have incredible art skills who don't allow themselves to follow through in pursuing a career (or even just what excites them) in art. It's not always a skill issue. 🧵 212520
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Thinking about starting up a virtual sketchbook group 41028
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Gonna have to fill my sketchbook up with elves to tide me over until WoW Forever launch 1382
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 25/09/2026My portrait bootcamp is for you if you: - Spend too much time thinking about drawing rather than actually drawing - Don't know what to study - Get overwhelmed by all there is to learn - Struggle to balance art with other responsibilities - Thrive with accountability 👇 113628
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Just draw. Be curious, be open to drawing new things, be self-forgiving when you make mistakes, draw everything that excites you. Getting good doesn't have to be that hard or serious. You just gotta keep drawing. 019065
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Make a mess with your art and let the world see it without shame. 1857
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Future you is already grateful that you picked up the pen to draw today. 27319
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 22/09/2026You should create what makes you happy and see what happens. Do it, you won't. 1558
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Making art is only painful because we're told we have to create in a certain way to be successful and everyone is chasing a process they don't enjoy. 311620
Reposted by SylessaeDanielle Ryan (Lestat Era) @danirat.bsky.social · 20/09/2026GREAT advice here too many people want their sketchbooks to look like portfolios nah babe experiment take notes test ideas scribble PLAY 05015
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 20/09/2026🧵 My advice for getting yourself into drawing again: 313225
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Spoiler alert: You can create whatever the heck you want. 18429
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Sometimes the paint just looks like you could eat it 17610
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Hot take: much of my early years of art making led to success because I ignored what everyone said being an artist meant; suffering, being broke, not take seriously, etc. You don't have to accept these beliefs. You CAN carve your path. This journey can be fun and transformative. 1797
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Nobody is born with art skills. It only looks like talent exists because you don't see the thousands of hours of work that artists do behind the scenes. 0406157
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Today's to-do list: ✅️ Order breakfast ✅️ Paint breakfast ✅️ Eat breakfast 1604
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Even if you don't feel like drawing today (because you're putting massive expectations on yourself to be good), know that scribbling still counts. 18211
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 13/09/2026You build confidence by letting yourself feel insecure about your art skills and creating anyway. 115756
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 11/09/2026You're allowed to draw slowly in a world that wants everything fast. 2511216
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Somehow painted apples look more delicious than real apples 1699
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 10/09/2026When I had found my art style, I found that I ended up far more rigid with creating than when I let myself explore uncertainty. Sometimes that got in the way of creating freely. Let yourself explore more. Be especially aware of "I should" in your creation process. 1504
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 09/09/2026My process for social media these days: Make a lot of stuff, don't post at all. When I take a break from drawing, I post it all at once. I don't recommend copying me but it has been oddly consistent lmao 2463
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Don't think too hard when warming up before drawing. Just get the pen moving. 15511
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The scariest part of creativity can be your own freedom. Being able to do anything feels paralyzing because it can be difficult to choose. Giving yourself a theme, timer, or challenge can alleviate the feeling of infinite possibilities. 110625
Reposted by SylessaeSylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I don’t draw something just once and endlessly try to perfect it. I draw it many times, messily, to let myself discover which version I like best. Then I refine one version later. Less tension, less expectations, more drawing. 128834
Reposted by SylessaeSylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 21/08/2026If you hate one creative process, try a new one. If you don't want to study all the time, don't. If you want to draw what you want, do it. If the way everyone else is doing it doesn't light you up, then take a different path. Don't forget you're the creator. You make the rules. 018778
Reposted by Sylessae🐸 Becky / Rebcebab 🐸 @rebcebab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Quick sketch of my wife #Lariemar #Warcraft #WorldofWarcraft #warcraftart 628062
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Secret third option: do it now and don't resist the stress. Stay with it, get curious about it. When you practice doing this, the stress gets quieter and you realize it's no longer a barrier. 1486
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The key is to remove ANY expectation of it being good and just let your hand get to work. If one sketch isn't working, move onto the next. Don't give your brain time to fight it! 2315
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Progress in your craft requires creation and experimentation. NOT more thinking, deliberating, or researching. Go make something. 18917
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I don’t draw something just once and endlessly try to perfect it. I draw it many times, messily, to let myself discover which version I like best. Then I refine one version later. Less tension, less expectations, more drawing. 128834
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 22/08/2026You're the artist. You're the creator. Stop pretending to be anything less because you're afraid of what you could be. You're ready. 015339
Reposted by Sylessae🍎 hindasavra ✦ comms open @hindasavra.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Still on vacation and I brought a pretty limited selection of supplies with me)) This time used a multicolor pen It was pretty challenging btw 😅 #sketch #art 1039359
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Drawing horny magical ladies until y'all believe you're also magical 515023
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 21/08/2026If you hate one creative process, try a new one. If you don't want to study all the time, don't. If you want to draw what you want, do it. If the way everyone else is doing it doesn't light you up, then take a different path. Don't forget you're the creator. You make the rules. 018778
Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Reworking old illustrations that were lacking because of my past skill feels like its giving me new life 1362