Costau
October 20th, 2009, 02:04 PM
The one thing I'm finding very difficult about self teaching is which way to go, and for how long. Or maybe it could be a character/personal flaw? I can learn what I want, and tackle where I think there are mistakes, but what about the things you don't see yourself or recognize?
I feel if I don't study the things I'm told I need to study all I'll be doing is spinning wheels, but where the problem comes in is paralysis by analysis with my studies and where I'm suppose to go with things. I know I need to relax, take my time, and follow through with plans, but how do you get rid of that nagging doubt that~ the way you're doing things right now is not going to lead anywhere?
The only reason I can come up with for why I'm being like this, is similar to that analogy about your cup being full and you need to empty it. I've read so much stuff on every topic I've been interested in in art, the fundamentals, what to study, how to practice etc. To the point where I know so much that I lack action to start, since my ability doesn't measure up with what I know. I've messed around in everything, and although it's fun I actually want to become good at something for a change.
I've been in school for computer animation, I like Modeling, Drawing, Painting, Illustration, Animating, Level Design, Sculpting etc. The only thing I've narrowed my interests down to, based on where I want to go, is having to do with environment design, asset design, modeling, illustration, and concept design.
Am I stuck only because I can't make a decision specifically on which way I want to go overall? Or am I just thinking way too damn much as always?
I don't want art to become painful for me due to all of this, that's what I want to make sure doesn't happen. This way of thinking is turning me into a robot...
Thanks for reading.
Cole
I feel if I don't study the things I'm told I need to study all I'll be doing is spinning wheels, but where the problem comes in is paralysis by analysis with my studies and where I'm suppose to go with things. I know I need to relax, take my time, and follow through with plans, but how do you get rid of that nagging doubt that~ the way you're doing things right now is not going to lead anywhere?
The only reason I can come up with for why I'm being like this, is similar to that analogy about your cup being full and you need to empty it. I've read so much stuff on every topic I've been interested in in art, the fundamentals, what to study, how to practice etc. To the point where I know so much that I lack action to start, since my ability doesn't measure up with what I know. I've messed around in everything, and although it's fun I actually want to become good at something for a change.
I've been in school for computer animation, I like Modeling, Drawing, Painting, Illustration, Animating, Level Design, Sculpting etc. The only thing I've narrowed my interests down to, based on where I want to go, is having to do with environment design, asset design, modeling, illustration, and concept design.
Am I stuck only because I can't make a decision specifically on which way I want to go overall? Or am I just thinking way too damn much as always?
I don't want art to become painful for me due to all of this, that's what I want to make sure doesn't happen. This way of thinking is turning me into a robot...
Thanks for reading.
Cole