Confronting Creative Challenges
One Step at a Time
Whats up everyone!
I've noticed a troublesome pattern in my workflow lately. It's not a good one. Whenever I'm not feeling what I'm drawing, I tend to rush through it.
It's happened countless times now. A drawing starts off strong, but then things start to go awry. Colors get wonky, lighting feels all wrong, and everything just looks off. Instead of taking a step back and starting over, I just keep pushing forward. And you know what? It only makes things worse in the end.
I'm not exactly sure why this keeps happening. Maybe it's a clash between my ADHD and ASD. One part of me wants to get things done quickly, while the other wants to slow down and take it easy.
And when my brain can't slow down, mistakes happen. A lot.
⬛️ I've noticed this tends to occur more often when I'm streaming. Maybe I put too much pressure on myself? But why? I'm all alone during those streams. There's nobody watching, so why do I feel the need to act like I'm the greatest artist in the world?
⬛️ Another possibility is that I often start drawing without a clear idea of what I want to do. Sure, I might have a vague notion, but that's about it.
Maybe it's time for a change. Maybe I should start making mood boards, jotting down my ideas, maybe even brainstorming a bit before I dive in.
Perhaps I could also experiment with different techniques or mediums. Sometimes shaking things up can break the cycle of frustration and stagnation. Plus, exploring new approaches might lead to unexpected discoveries and fresh inspiration.
Additionally, finding ways to manage the pressure I put on myself during streams could be beneficial. Reminding myself that creativity is a journey, not a destination, might help alleviate some of that unnecessary stress. After all, art is meant to be a joyful expression of self, not a source of anxiety.
Furthermore, seeking feedback from trusted friends or fellow artists could offer valuable insights and perspectives. Sometimes an outside viewpoint can shed light on areas for improvement that I might overlook on my own.
Overall, recognizing these patterns is the first step toward growth and improvement. By acknowledging my tendencies and exploring ways to address them, I can take control of my creative process and produce work that truly reflects my vision and passion.
Well, let's try to figure this out together, okay? 😁
🌻 My Art Journey
I haven't created much new art this week, unless you count my latest watercolor painting of Greymon, which I made using my new watercolor pencils. Mostly, I've been focusing on figure drawings and sketching, but I don't have anything to show for it yet.
I did find some inspiration from Josh Black's livestream on the Proko channel. He offers a course on gesture drawing and anatomy that really caught my eye. I wanted to buy it, but thanks to the pesky VAT, I'd have to pay full price even with the sale going on.
That's partly why I've been doing more figure drawings this week. I've been using my anatomy book from 3Dtotal as a reference, but I think I need to take photos of the pages and use my iPad instead. Trying to balance my big sketchbook on top of that book just isn't working.
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