You're Supposed to Make Bad Art

Most designers quit in the “bad art” phase.

They try a new style.
They experiment with typography.
They attempt a new branding concept.

And when the work doesn’t look how they imagined…
they take it personally.

Here’s the truth:

Failure in graphic design isn’t optional.
It’s required.

In this video, I break down four things most artists misunderstand about failure — and why bad work is actually data, not a verdict on your talent.

If you’ve ever:
✨Felt embarrassed by your old designs
✨Wanted to quit after a project flopped
✨Questioned whether you’re “actually creative”
✨Compared your work to designers who seem ahead

This is for you.

Bad art is part of the process.
Iteration builds designers.
Perfection doesn’t.

If you keep going — even when the drafts are awkward — you’re already ahead of most people.

Failure isn’t proof you should stop.
It’s feedback showing you where to refine.

Plant the seed.
Raise the sapling.
The fruit doesn’t show up on day one.

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Chapters
00:00 You’re Supposed to Make Bad Art First
00:10 Failure in art is not optional
00:20 Why New Skills Create Bad Work
00:52 Even Experienced Designers Miss
01:20 Bad Work Is Data
02:15 Iterate, Don’t Quit

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✨ About me ✨

My name is Shannon and I am a freelance artist. In 2021, I quit my day job to work for myself full time as an artist. On this art channel, I will document my journey as a freelance artist and content creator as well as share my process for art making with you. I love pop culture, pin-up art, fan art, table top card games, and cute woodland creatures.

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The information on this YouTube Channel and the resources available are for educational and informational purposes only. A lot of it is my opinion and experience. I am not a licensed or certified career consultant or life coach. I do not guarantee that processes that worked for me will also work for you. The descriptions on my videos may contain affiliate links where I'll get a commission.

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Keywords: graphic design, art tutorial, art how to, diy art, freelance designer, just a normal human

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