These don't all work yet!
I realized that I can't finalize a piece of artwork for the life of me.
And it's not even a problem with my ability... I guess it just occurred to me as I finished my latest commission sketch that I KNOW my anatomy for the most part. And besides a few minor wonk-ities due to stylization, I've got my anatomy DOWN. I've got my line-arting DOWN. So why am I so focused on anatomy still? What's holding me back from developing an actual art style unique to myself??
I guess it comes down to coloring, techniques, patience, motivation, and practice. If I bothered coloring any of my line-work, I see no reason why I couldn't be a professional. But I know there are other factors keeping me from realizing my potential. Maybe it's that I can't just go with the flow and see where it leads me. I feel like I need to have a goal in mind and work up to that point. I suppose that's the way I've always worked.
I feel like I, the girl who thought she has never needed nor even considered art classes, finally need an instructor. Maybe someone who could help me realize my potential more than working up to a specific goal. I don't even know how that would work. I just feel like I could learn more from someone else than just winging it by looking at the way others work.
But maybe looking at other people has been my problem all along. Maybe I should step back from an artistic popularity contest like dA and just spend some time with myself and my art. Maybe I need self esteem rather than a cheap ego boost.
As much as I think both options could be necessary, I don't really have a choice until I finish commissions.
I'm still going to try and learn from my commissions ( Though I'd hate to make you guys my guinea pigs! XD; ) but I need advice. I need tutorials, inspiration, ANYTHING.
I want to feel connected to my art again...
Can anyone help?
Brownie points of you read this novel of a journal. O___o
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That's my lil advice
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If you're interested, drop me a line or send a note. I'd be really grateful if you help.
I would go to tutorials? Or maybe help from someone would help more?
I have no idea, but good luck! <3
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Classes are always a good idea, even if you don't need them.
It lets you see how other people work, how other people use anatomy, how other people color, etc.
You get that in a solo class or in a class full of 5-20 people.
C: Even just getting a break from art would help.
It lets you stop, work out new ideas, then put them to paper after your break.
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You have lovely work, I say just don't be afraid to push your limits, you know? You would make even more amazing work by doing so.
Don't give up!! *cheers for*
[by the way, your journal layout is ADORABLE *____*]
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Fill me up with your grief.
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And thanks!
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But i do agree that I need to go out and get some inspiration. People will be a bit distrubed when they drive by and see me smelling flowers in my PJs. XD
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Christian and THANKFUL!
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Alton Brown is not the culinary equivalent of Einstein. Einstein is the physicist equivalent of Alton Brown.
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Christian and THANKFUL!
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Alton Brown is not the culinary equivalent of Einstein. Einstein is the physicist equivalent of Alton Brown.
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*also extremely lazy at pushing self* orz;;;
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Fill me up with your grief.
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