a long sucky slump... yeah i guess.

same here

Just because nobody seems to notice doesn't mean they don't care. Just be yourself. You don't have to jump in with some spectacular art to impress others, just yourself. People change, and the world still turns, right?

well being myself hasnt seemed to help me get back to my normal production rate.

Sometimes it has to do with outside influences, too. such as, if you're feeling depressed at all. I know my mental state can affect how willing I am to draw. >_<

well yes... but its gotten to the point where im not sure if im not drawing because im depressed or im depressed because im not drawing.

Eegh. That's not a good state to be in. o_o

I couldn't forget you if I tried <3

I hope you can overcome your art block, I know how depressing and frustrating that can be...

Upload sketches. Or maybe add watercolor to sketches. Get yourself some books with artwork by artists you enjoy. Watch cartoons and draw while you watch them.
And I'm tellin you, get a good white-light source so you can comfortably draw/color things at home ;3
I really hope you can drum up your artskills again. It would be incredibly weird to know that my friend Dreamrunner doesnt want to draw wolves anymore :S
Maybe y'all should got to the zoo and visit the wolves there?
hm..
Maybe we can do another collab commission? <:3 That can help i think!
*huggles*
<3Huskie

the watercolor idea doesnt sound bad.... hmmm i should pick up a cheap set. what do you reccoommend that is cheap and still not crap?

Prang watercolor sets are awesome, and you only need a couple of good brushes. a single #6 round nylon, and a 2/00 round for fine detail.... and... that's it.
but i can also suggest a #2 rigger to details and lines... and just a regualr #6 natural sable hair brush would be suitable for you, cuz i can imagine you doing a lot of colorful washes.

good paint pigments cost like 3 or 4$ each, but are worth it, since they act really well...
http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a.....9/Kharnak/Art/
samples, swatches, brush photos of mine are here.

i really dig your artwork.
And if you want to feel better for a while, try doing some "selfish" art, just for yourself ;3

I'd suggest just going into the artstore and plan to spend ~$20. Look for something with many colors; the little pots of colors and in a sturdy case or tin.
I would suggest getting some watercolor pencils but, idk. You might get more bang for your buck that way but for watercoloring sketches, since you have to color with them like a regular pencil -then- apply water, might smudge up your pencil sketch, while just using a brush and water, the color application shouldn't smudge or muddy up the color much at all.
I'd say get yourself a medium round brush (8), a small round brush (4), and a tiny pointy brush (00) :3 A place like PlaZa usually has discounts on brushes of one sort or another CONSTANTLY. Also, anything you can use for acrylic, you can use for watercolor :3
~~Huskie

I still care deeply about your art, DRW. But do be yourself and forget what idiots and retards say if they whine constantly about you not uploading stuff for a long time. :)

-huggle-

I know how you feel.

I haven't been drawing at all lately from business of school and work and that's frustrating to me. I really hope you figure out where you're standing and can regain that old spark for drawing again. Mine disappears once and a while too.

Good luck! :)

ya know what...... i see other artists feeling exactly the same way... and i been feeling this way for years off and on. you see, it's particularly hard for me, because i have this one goal of being one of the Premiere artists of the fandom... and it's all too easy to feel like crap when we think comparatively. I've been going to counseling for the past few weeks now...
it really requires almost a fundamental change in the way you approach things. i get paralyzed when i'm about to draw, and i can't figure out why. it's that deep inside i don't believe i'll ever get what i want, so there's no point in trying.
But sometimes i feel great, like i'm the biggest, toughest shit there is.
Right now, what seems to work is what i call the "Clubber Lang" method, where instead of letting other artists drag me down and depress me... i surround myself with them, to keep them as a constant reminder and motivation, mostly out of anger and envy.... but it WORKS for me.
this is what has gotten me to where i am now, Artistically, Mathematically, academically...

It's all about taking that negative ideation and spinning it the other way more constructively. With practice, it becomes a habit...
Just think.... the other artists that are doing well... what are THEY doing? whatever it is... i wanna do it too!
to be a high performance individual, i have to be impervious to bad thoughts.
The definition of a hero is one who's willing to fight a losing battle... so.. yeah. Artists can be heroes.

Aww. <:' Sorry to hear about your art blocks. <:' I too am going through the same thing right now. Mostly awful procrastination. ^^;
I hope that you find your inspiration soon. <:3 I too miss your art and miss your company. <:3

Bah, I'll never forget about ya, especially when I still have your original art trade displayed predominately on my desk! ^w^

Perhaps there are other factors happening in your life right now that are conflicting with your ability to create ^^ However, I don't think you could ever take a step "backwards", it just might feel that way from not being able to complete as many illustrations as you might hope to achieve. Know this tho! The things that you do create and share are appreciated ^_^

I would offer you some ice cream btw, peppermint flavor is gracing the shelves! ^^