[nicbou]

When I sketch, I learned to take more risks, and break more rules. I exaggerate shapes, use new perspectives, and keep going after I make mistakes.

I try to create things in isolation, for my own pleasure. I don't compete with others, and I don't try to show off. I accept that I'm not good at it, but still enjoy the activity. This takes a lot of the pressure off. It's how I started sketching again as an adult.

Another important thing is to get bored. I won't take my sketchbook out until I put my phone down. I won't notice the world around me if I'm looking at a screen. I won't come up with ideas and refine them unless my brain is idle for a while. Creativity requires downtime.