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  • Mood: Lazy
  • Listening to: X-Fusion - Leave No Seed
  • Reading: In Search of the Dark Ages -- Michael Wood
Sorry for the downtime there... I've been busy the last couple of months, sorting out things after coming home from Britain. I just moved in with my boyfriend, and have been concentrating on uni etc.

To be honest, I don't really enjoy drawing any more. I haven't for a couple of years - it's more a chore than anything, that I just keep doing because I always have, and it would be strange to lose a part of me that's always been there. So I just don't produce as much any more. It's a pity, I wish I could find inspiration and motivation to improve. Maybe that's why I don't enjoy it any more.

But yes, so that new art is all I've got, unless I post some sketches - I did post a sketchdump on my LiveJournal a week or 2 ago if anyone feels particularly inerested - link is down the bottom of all my journals.

Soon I will be offering $25 bust commissions, like the ones I posted late last year, as I need to earn money while I'm looking for work. I'll also be selling a handful of anime artbooks soon, once I write up some buyer info for them. Stay tuned!

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:iconailynsnape:
I just checked the livejournal entry you mentioned, and what can I say? Absolutelly Dark and Beatutiful.:love:. I's a shame you don't feel happy with drawing. Let's hope it's just a phase and it'll pass 'cause your artwork's wonderful!
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:iconrodentfanatic:
Super congrats on moving in with the boyfriend, I hope things go well for the two of you!

Like everyone else, I greatly enjoy your work, and am very sorry that it isn't enjoyable for you anymore. Drawing should be fun! Much as I love seeing your stuff, I would urge you not to force yourself to churn stuff out if you just aren't feeling it. In my experience, that just leads to shoddy art that looks forced and stiff, and then you feel that much more shittier and discouraged because of it.

But of course, the real world is very demanding, so if you need money, then doing those bust commissions is probably your best bet, given your skill and fanbase, so best of luck with getting and filling those!
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:iconandrea-koupal:
You have an aesthetic sensibility that I deeply admire.
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:iconenamorte:
*Enamorte Mar 22, 2010   Digital Artist
I know how you feel when it comes to not enjoying drawing anymore. I felt like that for pretty much all of last year. I found by accident that changing my drawing style up a bit inspired me to draw more and it turned out to be the kick-start I needed. Maybe you just need to try taking your art in a different direction than what you normally do. You might just be in a bit of a rut artwise. Just don't stop drawing for long periods of time, because even if you don't feel that you're improving, it still prevents you from getting "rusty".
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:iconmonadology:
Sorry you're feeling so uninspired. I know what you mean though, about things feeling like a chore. I usually feel more like that about music than drawing, because drawing is something I just do purely for myself and music is like my second job...but still, I guess I'm just saying I relate. Good luck with the job search and your uni stuff and everything. :)
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:iconcryptfever:
It happens. There was a time I was drawing constantly and pooping out pictures every few days. Now I barely finish projects within months of each other. I can't take commissions because Im just too slow and uninspired to finish them quickly. I have caught a sketching bug recently but no more than that.

I would suggest you do post your sketches. They are very good and shows you are still developing and creating art. The sketching and doodling might inspire you in itself. :)
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:iconmadcarrot:
I do notice that you seem to mostly post sketchdumps or unfinished WIPs these days, but I really enjoy seeing your progress. But I've already emoed at you about how I don't think my sketches are quality enough for sharing. ;)

I might post them in a big dump though, because you make a good point, and people like seeing sketches.
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:iconcryptfever:
Well there's only so many times I can beat you over the head with my motivation stick! *smack*

Post 'em wench! I didn't spend my late teens enviously trawling through your gallery for inspiration to have you quit on me and think you're crap! You ain't crap, you're far from crap!

So suck up this cycle of self degradation you appear to be experiencing and post em! Do it for your minions! You'll feel better! :)
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:iconmadcarrot:
Yes well, you've overtaken me by leaps and bounds in regards to skill. Never ceases to amaze me, and therefore makes me feel so flattered and awkward that you felt that way about my art. D:

I can't help the self-degradation, I'm built for pessimism and self-loathing. :P
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:iconcryptfever:
"flattered and awkward that you felt that way about my art"

Still feel that way my dear...still.

"I can't help the self-degradation, I'm built for pessimism and self-loathing."

Aren't we all. Just shows you havn't let your talent and popularity go to your head... unlike many others. You know the type- "I am god! Worship me! I don't need to improve! It's my style!" - *smirk*

...man i wish i could be arsed to finish rendering something. lol
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