Darksortie
What do you do if your in a slump? I've been in a slump for over a year now and I haven't drawing anything really significant. Evey time I pick up a pencil it's like why should I bother. And it's scary because I've never felt this way before in my life. Has this ever happen to any of you before and how did you get over it?
As an artist, you will know your particular skills and weaknesses (generally)
Think about your weaknesses and start setting yourself goals that have to do with the steps you will require to overcome those weaknesses.
take it one picture at a time, and dont beat yourself up if you're not pulling off anything significant.
another thing that'll help is finding insperation.
this elusive driving force of all artists is availible everywhere and in some of the most unexpected places. Tv can be a help, the internet, going to the mall, expos etc - anything where you are likely to find what you are looking for in style and practice.
A trick I use is that I try something out of my usual - for instance, if I have been drawing a lot of figures (for comic drawing) and I just keep pulling blanks all the time, I might try some landscapes or if thats not working either I'll go completely "other" and try some graphiti design or photography.
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