Update
9 years ago
Hello everyone, sorry for the fucking wait with art, but I literally have no ability to draw anymore. I dont understand either, I spend hours looking at a blank screen, twitching pen in my hands in some vain attempt to draw anything, but I cant. I dont know what to do anymore. The only thing I can think of is refunding commissions. I am so sorry to everyone who is still waiting on a drawing, I feel like a scamming piece of shit for making you guys wait..
Also, college isnt an excuse as well, because I freaking failed almost all of my classes, so yeah. I am an emotional wreck right now with my only coping method being pushing things off till later.
I am sorry.
Also, college isnt an excuse as well, because I freaking failed almost all of my classes, so yeah. I am an emotional wreck right now with my only coping method being pushing things off till later.
I am sorry.
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Please don't refund your commissioners, that's a sign of defeat. Yes, we have been waiting for a while but, I am sure everyone is okay with waiting...well I can't speak for the other commissioners but I can speak for myself. A day hasn't gone by were I say to self "Man, PoofBees is taking way too long to finish my commission, I want a refund!" The truth is, I would rather see my commission completed at some point, I think we'd be more disappointed if you just gave up and refunded.
Now I'm not saying you should force yourself against your will to draw no, like I said, Artblock is no fun but it eventually wears off. Just take your time. :)
What you're going through is very natural; art blocks really suck. I wish I had some solid "do this and it'll be fixed" advice, but everyone and every situation is different. I would say to give yourself some space. Don't work yourself up over it! The more you stress over it, the worse your emotional state gets, and the less productive you'll end up being.
There are off days, weeks, months... Everyone has them, sometimes they last longer than others. The worst thing to do is to worry over it. You acquired skill over the years, your knowledge of how to draw can't go away. I have long spans of time where no matter what I draw, it all looks terrible to me. It makes me feel really disheartened, and inadequate... but I always rebound. Sometimes it just takes me some time, maybe a few personal drawings, or maybe to just get away from the situation I'm in.
The stress of school has done you no favor, and worrying over the results of your classes is not helping. Try not to worry about it! Sometimes inspiration comes out of rest. I know that's easier said than done, but sometimes hearing it from someone other than yourself can help.
And certainly don't be so hard on yourself! Like I said, everyone goes through phases like this. Just take a breather, walk away from art for a little bit, then come back refreshed and ready to go! If you need to refund commissions to relieve the stress, then so be it... But you could always ask if they'd like a refund, explaining your situation to them and how you want to fulfill the commission, but that you can't right now. They might be willing to wait however long it takes. ^^
The fact is: You're a great artist, and you're just going through some stuff that's slowing you down temporarily. Don't give up! :3