54. Make a drawing machine.

A good drawing doesn’t even need you. Set up paper and a swinging pencil, and then even your cat can make a Twombly drawing.

Advice, Drawing, Material, Technique, Tools

53. Step back, yo!

If you’re frustrated with the current state of your work, don’t get upset, just take a deep breath and step back. Use the time to have a refreshing Coca Cola product, clear your head, and plan your next move. You got this.

Advice, Performance, Theory

52. Nudes.

Clothing is overrated, and the body of a human (or other) being is a beautiful thing. Show it off! They come in colors and sizes. Ex. Lucien Freud’s ‘Benefits Supervisor Sleeping,’ 1995.

Advice, Drawing, Everything, Inspiration, Painting

51. Learn to schmooze.

It’s possible that your work will be the least important facet of your being an artist, so start acquiring the important social skills of drug consumption and pretending to care when someone fills your ear with their vapid stories.

Advice, Technique