Art. So what else is new.

[Also Called Piper]

Ugh, lately...drawing has been such a source of uncreativity. Paradox? I think not.

But allow me to elaborate.

In the past few years I've learned the spectacular effects of drawing from life and from reference. Before I was shot down by the Art teacher [who, by the by, cannot draw herself] I used to draw entirely from imagination. Now about 10% of what I draw is all imagined.

But recently, whenever I draw straight from my head, it all feels so...overused. Like I'm not coming up with anything new, just re-using old poses and faces and etc etc. It just feels like it's all been done before.
So I try to get some ideas from people on the forums, see what they sketch out on their free time, and it all looks the same. Boring standard poses...Character designs that have already been done before...

I'm so uninspired!

Though it seems to fit hand in hand with how I've been feeling about the real world, lately, too. Funny how art and life are so intertwined.

Has this ever happened to you? Were you able to get reinspired? x__x

[dcorc]

Every time I read yet another "motivation" thread, I get more depressed and demotivated....

[Also Called Piper]

Uhhh...That can't possibly be good

[dcorc]

There have been innumerable threads on "motivation" posted here over the last few months. Try doing a search for them.

[Ryuartyi]

What helps me a lot is to look at other peoples' sketchbooks. Take a look at some of the work they're able to put out, and it might give you the motivation you need to start working again.

I'd also try drawing more things from life. Go to your local mall, sit down and draw people. If there are woods by your house/apartment, draw that. When you draw from life, you should get more diversity in your imagination which will affect your drawings. Find anything and draw it, the motivation will come back.

The amount of motivation threads have been getting ridiculous...

[dcorc]

Elwell's list of other threads:

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showpost.php?p=1916930&postcount=6

[Also Called Piper]

Hah, I'm sorry, I guess I was pretty arrogant and didn't think that other artists might be feeling the same way ;] Thanks you two!