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For a long time my artist's drive hasn't been too good. And it's not just me--my closest friends have been experiencing it, too. You know who you are 
I understand that I've been approaching drawing in a way that makes me uncomfortable. I want my art to be more of a spiritual experience, not a perfectionistic one, where I'm constantly worrying about if the lighting is right, if the eyes should be higher or lower on a face, if the leg is too short. Art shouldn't be uncomfortable. Art shouldn't be filled with so much nitpickiness and worrying.
Throughout the year I've been looking into ways of finding a more creative means of drawing. So all I really need to do is apply what I'm discovering. Anyway, that's the reason I haven't really been working on much art. Too busy reflecting instead.
If it's not too much trouble, I'd really like to hear--from anyone kind enough in reading this--about some advice, past experiences, or just thoughts about this sort of thing. What's drawing/painting in your eyes? What do you do when you're in a slump? Any sort of thoughts about your art or art in general are sincerely appreciated. I really want you to share it
Thank you!
I understand that I've been approaching drawing in a way that makes me uncomfortable. I want my art to be more of a spiritual experience, not a perfectionistic one, where I'm constantly worrying about if the lighting is right, if the eyes should be higher or lower on a face, if the leg is too short. Art shouldn't be uncomfortable. Art shouldn't be filled with so much nitpickiness and worrying.
Throughout the year I've been looking into ways of finding a more creative means of drawing. So all I really need to do is apply what I'm discovering. Anyway, that's the reason I haven't really been working on much art. Too busy reflecting instead.
If it's not too much trouble, I'd really like to hear--from anyone kind enough in reading this--about some advice, past experiences, or just thoughts about this sort of thing. What's drawing/painting in your eyes? What do you do when you're in a slump? Any sort of thoughts about your art or art in general are sincerely appreciated. I really want you to share it
Thank you!
I'm... Back?
Been a little over 5 years since I last posted a journal entry here, so I think I owe people an update on how things are going. I'm still getting used to this new deviantart; it's changed so much since I last posted on here, so please bear with me!
First off, thank you so much to everyone who's still around supporting me, leaving wonderful comments and favorites. Even though I've been silent all this time and hiding away, I've still been checking back to read all those kind words and it truly means a lot. I wasn't aware of how popular my references would get, and I'm glad that they've been helpful to all of you. Stay creative!
Now there hav
Still alive
Slowly getting things back to normal. Kinda. If you want to call it normal. I'll try popping in more often to check messages and view artwork from time to time, but not sure when I'll be starting my own stuff yet. My concentration is still pretty shitty.
Thank you all for the support, it's really helped pull me through. Wish you all the best of holidays with cakes and cookies and all those goodies. Make some snow sculptures while you're at it! ...if you have snow
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Not okay.
So I usually don't trouble people with these sorts of problems of mine unless they're close friends, but right now I'm feeling the need to open up.
Is there anyone here with bipolar disorder who could offer some advice, or share their stories?
I had to quit art school back in November, because I had gone into a mania and was sent to the hospital twice. I've emotionally hurt and frightened the people I most care about. Since then I've still been trying to come to terms that I was bipolar, and the meds I'm taking still don't seem to be doing the trick for me, despite me trying to explain that to my psychiatrists. I know it's a slow process an
What's up with me?
School's been keeping me super busy, and I can say it's a happy stress.
I'm still not used to so much busy-ness and with all the homework piling up, it can feel like I'm running in circles at times. But it's never a dull moment. I love where I am right now, and I feel so at home at the college. The people there are wonderful, and the environment is perfect for work and inspiration. I couldn't imagine being anywhere else.
It's probably safe to say that I won't be posting anything major for a while, but until I get a more decent break, hopefully I can show off some products of my education and experiences.
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i've gone through the same exact stuff and frankly anyway you look at it, an artist HAS to do it the way it makes them feel comfortable, there are some that can bend and twist anywhich way but for those that struggle with that, they just need to be clear with how they manage/feel about their work and why/how they do it.
drawing in my eyes is an outlet, if i can't draw, i play the piano, if i can't play the piano i lose myself in a book, thats what it is to me at first hand, when i became more comfortable with my 'skills' i began drawing as a way to create any type of idea that burst into my mind, then it became something like being god, i saw the things i like and hate and plop them on the paper to twist and remake in my own image.
to get out of slumps, i listen to music, i look at "awesome artists" get myself jealous enough to get back on track and draw!
drawing in my eyes is an outlet, if i can't draw, i play the piano, if i can't play the piano i lose myself in a book, thats what it is to me at first hand, when i became more comfortable with my 'skills' i began drawing as a way to create any type of idea that burst into my mind, then it became something like being god, i saw the things i like and hate and plop them on the paper to twist and remake in my own image.
to get out of slumps, i listen to music, i look at "awesome artists" get myself jealous enough to get back on track and draw!