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Need to get this off my mind before it consumes me
4 years ago
Dang, I really, really, really, really, really wish I was as good as most of the other artists who are higher up. I still to this day have been taking art pieces out of Narse's work trying to break down the workflow of his. Then I was looking at Draiker's artwork and a part of me realized in coloring that I'm still struggling with understanding making good details. I had just learned about 80% practice and 20% thinking. I'm the complete opposite and do mostly thinking to solve the small sorts to help keep my workflow on things organized so I don't end up having to redo my entire work process, but then I'm struggling with my art tools in the programs I use. So I'm often just left thinking... Man, how in the names did those guys figure that stuff out? Only then to be told it was mostly with experimenting and making messes. Ugh, so I had to make a journal on that area to help get that feeling off of my chest.
So... Need to find a way to change my mindset and start practicing way more than trying to think my way through of things.
The programs I mostly use:
Sprite Illuminator
Photoshop
SAI 2
So... Need to find a way to change my mindset and start practicing way more than trying to think my way through of things.
The programs I mostly use:
Sprite Illuminator
Photoshop
SAI 2
mostly a mechanical skill.
you got a good path going, trust me... i used to idolize and try to break down workflow processes of other artists too. whoever had my "intended style".
You can do that, and still shine in your own way.
Knowing your limits... is where learning begins.
Just do not give up... it all adds up, and you won't lose it.
Some things i can impart:
- don't spend all your time thinking & planning, or focusing on method & workflow..
you do art, by doing it. just getting pencil scritching time in, as you would a game. rack up thousands of hours...
This is done, by.... allowing yourself to practice, make mistakes, and ... be awful at something. Anything worth doing, is worth doing badly... and you can always fix it, and do it better.
Just, kurt, i've liked your stuff, and i hope you keep at it.