Art foo
19 years ago
Hm, so what to write about? Well, art's always a good subject, since this is a forum for it, heheh... What I'm 'doing' with my art has always been an odd subject and question for me to discuss, because, while it's obviously something I do for myself, I've come to learn it's something I do for other people too: in that, I enjoy looking at it, drawing and whatnot myself, it's a fantastic emotional catharsis, I've found greater 'pleasure', so to speak, in the enjoyment that others find from it too, i.e. feedback and whatnot.
People have been great so far about telling me how much they like my art, how they remember seeing it 'so long ago' and are 'glad to see me back'. But, even now, it's hard for me to 'draw' again... most of what I've posted has been old stuff, with a handful of newer things thrown in. And the one newest pic of Kaja was brand new. ;) Yet I still find myself - hesitating when I draw. Like it's not going to be good enough, or noticed, or even turn out the way I want it to.
This has been a very hard thing for me to overcome, and I often wonder of any suggestions that anyone might have for trying to overcome this mental block. Yes, "draw more", has already been said umpteen times, but it's never as easy as that, at least not for me, not yet... not like it used to be. I want to get out there again, want to sell or commission some if I can, try to use my 'talent' for more than just... well... myself....
Comments, requests and opinions on this are always appreciated, I could use the verbal kick in the ass to get started again, it seems :) So, if you've got any opinions/comments/suggestions/wants/lusts/etc throw 'em my way :)
People have been great so far about telling me how much they like my art, how they remember seeing it 'so long ago' and are 'glad to see me back'. But, even now, it's hard for me to 'draw' again... most of what I've posted has been old stuff, with a handful of newer things thrown in. And the one newest pic of Kaja was brand new. ;) Yet I still find myself - hesitating when I draw. Like it's not going to be good enough, or noticed, or even turn out the way I want it to.
This has been a very hard thing for me to overcome, and I often wonder of any suggestions that anyone might have for trying to overcome this mental block. Yes, "draw more", has already been said umpteen times, but it's never as easy as that, at least not for me, not yet... not like it used to be. I want to get out there again, want to sell or commission some if I can, try to use my 'talent' for more than just... well... myself....
Comments, requests and opinions on this are always appreciated, I could use the verbal kick in the ass to get started again, it seems :) So, if you've got any opinions/comments/suggestions/wants/lusts/etc throw 'em my way :)
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Draw something you're familiar with, but in a different pose?
Or try a subject you've had an interest in, but haven't tried before. Purrhaps you'll like what you do.
How about an animal you haven't done before?
Or varient species of one you have done and are familiar with? (hmmm... for some reason that don't sound right)
If you want suggestions as to what, I'm always a sucker for romantic art. *purrrrrr* something mushy makes me go "ahhh..." and get all teary eyed. How about two furs sitting at a table. Looking into each others eyes and sofly smiling? Holding paws?