are you stressed or really distracted by anything at the moment? sometimes this happens to me and it just means I need to work through things before my muse comes back. Other times I'm just a bit burnt out and need a break to take some time to focus on 'me' and it will come back once i've 'recharged'. It's different for everyone, maybe you're a little bored with drawing commissions or something and might just need to focus on drawing something different or practice on other stuff you wouldn't typically try drawing; cars, buildings, scenery, fanart, etc. Whatever the case I hope your muse comes back soon. <3 I don't think it's something that's permanently gone though, sometimes our muses just go on vacation! :)

yeah I don't feel like I want to give up forever, but I just dont want to draw right now? It's weird. Even for myself I dont want to draw which has never happened before.

i know this feel. I took about a two month hiatus from art a long time ago. you just need a huge break :o

yeah I think so ): It's not like I want to stop drawing I just..don't want to right now? it's weird.

I'm actually going through the same feelings. I'd say take a nice break away from art as a whole. Do something you haven't done in a while, enjoy the outdoors, surround yourself with friends and enjoy your days. Sometimes a good honest week or more of pure relaxation is all you need to get back on your feet.

Thank you so much <3 I'm trying to go outside more and it's really been helping

I went through a similar thing.. I just lost all my desire to draw for a while (and then there was a lot of stress in my personal life that further compounded that, I either didn't have time, or was too busy with things that were more important, or just too stressed in my downtime.) It was weird because Drawing was always a thing I loved doing, something I did nearly every day, and even a coping mechanism for when I was stressed or sad. I missed doing it and I felt like I had kinda lost a part of myself. I would get small spurts over the period of time this was going on, but they were fleeting (like I mentioned, other things really added to this, there were some real rough spots over the last couple years.)

Just in the last couple months, it finally came back, and I realized how much I missed it, and how good it felt to draw again! It feels like something 'snapped back into place" ^^

Just in the last week, my anxiety has gotten really bad and I finally decided to see a doctor about it and see about medication. I was having panic attacks and was just really nervous all day long. and I hadn't been able to do much of anything productive. (Long story- but I've been off of work for a month due to a back injury and it's triggered all sorts of stress) I was worried that I was going to fall back into another cycle of not wanting to draw, but thanks to having something to calm me down, as the anxiety is lessening, I'm wanting to draw more. I think sometimes, it can be a sign that we just need to take a break and take it easy. Like others have mentioned- indulge in other things you enjoy, give yourself time to recoup, and hopefully you'll be feeling more like yourself in no time ^^

Thank you for the advice<3 I'll do my best to take it easy, cause I really feel like I do push myself to stressful points.

Really sorry to hear that buddy. Though I'm not an artist, I understand what you're talking about. You want to give your customers the best quality you can give and not anything less and that's one reason that I respect you so much. I hope that what you lost comes back to you soon.

Thank you <3

You're most welcome buddy.

I've definitely been through this. I went through a period of almost a year back when I was in my late teens where I just lost all will to draw. It had to do with my mental state, but when things got better it did come back to me. At the time I thought I'd just lost all interest and ability and would never refind my passion/motivation. But now I'm as passionate as I've ever been in my life! It will come back to you, give it time, don't try to force it, and take it easy and sort out your problems (even if it means sorting themselves out). I wish you luck, I know it's not an easy thing to go through at all!

Thank you so much akita ;_; It's been nice knowing I'm not alone in this

hugs

I stopped drawing for like...yeearrrsss. Through my entirety of high school pretty much. It sucked and I really regret it cuz I was still a beginner and I feel I could've learned and improved a lot if I had kept drawing those years but..oh well :c I got back into drawing some time after graduating high school and really got into it and drawing was my life for awhile!! Lately though I've been struggling again with motivation and desire to draw and it really sucks a lot and I know how you feel u.u

I wish you the best of luck and hope you come out of this soon!!

Thank you <33

I know that feeling, sometimes one just wants to do other things and that's fine. Do what you feel like doing and at some point, maybe while listening to a certain song or playing a game/ watching a movie, etc., you'll think "ah, I gotta draw something for this"
At least that's how it's been for me :)

I've been trying to watch movies ect and it's been working! I feel the inspiration coming back so I feel like if I take it easy, I'll be okay. Thank you!

Glad to hear!
Always gotta keep in mind: there's no point in rushing/ putting pressure on oneself :)

I stopped drawing and also stopped being active in the fandom in general for about 3 years while in community college for graphic design. Mostly I just was too worn out and busy with work and college stuff and I just wanted to sleep most of the time. I stopped doing a lot of things that made me happy for some reason. Then I just got back into the fandom one day and started becoming inspired to draw again. Its honestly really helped with my depression. I mean of course some days I don't feel like drawing at all but some things that help me are mostly music, animation, and of course just looking at art others have done and wishing I could be that good haha. Like I've definitely felt that way even about your art <3 so I hope you feel better soon!
Ah and also it helps a lot to take breaks from commissions and just draw things that make you happy! :)

I find that happened to me when I was stressed about work or life things, I was more content with games and tv/movies than trying to spend my spare time drawing. It still is like that in a way but that's why I kinda fell back to traditional roots, can do that without having to sit infront of a computer

lately I've just been doodling whatever in a sketchbook and it feels so much better than a computer!! I think stress is the main reason why it's been difficult for sure ):

Well if you have some fine liners and markers or pencils, embrace dat traditional. It's refreshing <3