Listen ok take an animal, anything! And just put it in a environment its never been before, then think about what challenges it faces, or what it might do.

How many feral squirrels does it take to drive a car? xD Would like 4 of them hang off the wheel to make it turn? Would one stay on the dash board to shout instructions?

Umm.. Okay?

*Hugs* I don't think you've wasted all your time at all, Ami luv. Wish there was more I could do to make you feel better. Don't worry about the arting, it'll come when it comes. ^.~

I really feel like I did though. :<

Draw a leptictidium? Perhaps the research required to figure out what it is will motivate you a little?

Anthropomorphosize what you feel is blocking you as some sort of monster-thingy, then draw it?

Do something else that's creative, like writing, papercraft, or such?

I'll try to..
Thanks. <3

You should draw stick figures and post them on FA. I'd be happy to see them. ♥

What if I don't like how they'd come out? :<

Post them anyway~
Others might absolutely love them even if you feel a little meh about them. ^^

I dunno what to make them do though. o:

Squirrels laying on surfboards. :3

Squirrel stick-figures? o:

Yes. ♥

Take ur time, ur not a machine after all *gives u a cookie* :3

♥

It's ok, we get it. You're developing a life. It happens. ;o;

That's not the case here. ;~;

There must be a way to lure your inspiration out, somehow.

o:

Maybe look at some new kind of art... or watch a really interesting animation.
Tracing, although some artists find it a taboo, can also help when you're wanting to draw something completely new.
Then you can edit and shape it the way you see fits...

ummm..

Painting also might be able to help. Grab a photo from online, anywhere, and just eyedrop some colors into a canvas and paint whatever the hell you want.


These are some things that help me when I'm in a rut...

If all else fails, I usually just take a break from art for a while and relax in real life. A stressed artist doesn't produce much art, so if you're stressed at home, maybe that could be why. :<


HOPE IT HELPS AT LEAST A LITTLE BIT. ;-;

I'm not stressed though.. I guess I do get a little stressed, but that's only when I try to art and nothing comes out the way I'd at least like for it to..

That aside... Those are some good ideas :3
I might have to try some of them..

I really think that all I need is someone there to keep pushing me on; to do more things, and keep me motivated. :<
So far, even though all of this everyone seems to be saying is all good and hopefully helpful, but I still lack the motivational drive to actually do any of it.

It seems like all I seem to do with my spare time is just sit here, look at some things on the internet, and talk to one or more people. ;~;

I also think that it doesn't help much that out of all the people I talk to, only one or two of them is actually an artist. :<

Why not do an art trade? You and I can do one if you want. :D
Drawing someone else's character is also a push because there is someone expecting something from you, and you feel the urge to complete it.

Either that or a collaboration.

You just have to remember why you draw. <3

It's because I still have to do my half of one already. :<
It's been quite a while since they've finished their part.

But, if you want to, I suppose it's alright.. You might not get something for a long, long time though.even though I'd hold a higher priority for it. :<