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I've been drawing lately!
4 years ago
And I've really been enjoying it!
It's not that I don't enjoy writing still, I have Weight Staff pulled up in another tab as I write this. But it's like, lately I've been feeling...idk what the right word is. Like...writing is something I'm supposed to be good at, so when I'm not good at it, people are gonna be disappointed or upset? And it makes me just not want to write at all, but that would just make people disappointed for a different reason.
Idk, I sound whiney, and that's not the point of this journal lmao.
Yeah, I've been doing some doodling and drawing with simple pencil and paper, and it's been a ton of fun! I mean, it takes me over an hour just to sketch out something that probably isn't too good, but I still find myself fascinated that I'm able to draw these little details! Like, I drew the hands super well on one drawing (which is something all artists struggle with lol), or I drew a muzzle super well in another. And what's cool is I have these drawings on my desk with me, I can always look at them and remind myself that I made these drawings all by myself, using various references. It's like...yeah, that feels really cool! I have something I can glance at and feel accomplished right away, which is something you can't do with writing at all.
Oops, I'm complaining again lmao.
So yeah idk if they're worth, like, uploading to FA or anything because they're just pencil/pen drawings on paper. I just wanted to say that I'm no physical artist, but I feel super accomplished drawing, and I highly encourage those of you out there who don't feel their drawing skills have little value (like I did myself) to pick up a pencil and try it out sometime! <3
It's not that I don't enjoy writing still, I have Weight Staff pulled up in another tab as I write this. But it's like, lately I've been feeling...idk what the right word is. Like...writing is something I'm supposed to be good at, so when I'm not good at it, people are gonna be disappointed or upset? And it makes me just not want to write at all, but that would just make people disappointed for a different reason.
Idk, I sound whiney, and that's not the point of this journal lmao.
Yeah, I've been doing some doodling and drawing with simple pencil and paper, and it's been a ton of fun! I mean, it takes me over an hour just to sketch out something that probably isn't too good, but I still find myself fascinated that I'm able to draw these little details! Like, I drew the hands super well on one drawing (which is something all artists struggle with lol), or I drew a muzzle super well in another. And what's cool is I have these drawings on my desk with me, I can always look at them and remind myself that I made these drawings all by myself, using various references. It's like...yeah, that feels really cool! I have something I can glance at and feel accomplished right away, which is something you can't do with writing at all.
Oops, I'm complaining again lmao.
So yeah idk if they're worth, like, uploading to FA or anything because they're just pencil/pen drawings on paper. I just wanted to say that I'm no physical artist, but I feel super accomplished drawing, and I highly encourage those of you out there who don't feel their drawing skills have little value (like I did myself) to pick up a pencil and try it out sometime! <3
The definite advantage of art over written works is that you can tell at a glance how you've improved, it's easier to share and receive advice on as well. If you can get into it, I hope you can continue doing it because it makes you feel better even if you don't wind up sharing anything or making it your major focus.
As far as trying it for myself? Well I did make a solod attempt but I suppose my nature makes me hyper focus on my own shortcomings for having the audacity to not be a learned expert within a month and it became much more stressful than it had any right to be. I sincerely hope it continues to be an enjoyable passtime for you and for others that take it at a casual approach.
https://twitter.com/Therounddraolf/.....000184326?s=20 is an example of a drawing I did :p
And it's like, I know the arm and paw are really short, and some other weird proportion stuff, and I swear to god it took me like 15 minutes to finally get those eyebrow scales right, but I'm soooo happy with how that hand turned out, and I think the face and muzzle look pretty decent too!
Sorry, I hope it doesn't sound like I'm bragging, haha. It took me several tries to get everything looking halfway decent in that pic. I just really like being able to focus on one thing and one thing alone, while also having music playing in the background that doesn't distract me, like how it'd distract me from writing usually. And, yeah, the entire drawing as a whole may not be that good, but I really like one or two details and that's enough for me honestly, if that helps <3
About posting that drawing to FA, you should do it.
And don't worry about your writing, you are very good at it, i really like your stories. :)