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Life's A Chibi: An Artist's Mirror
While drawing this, I had many different meanings running through my head about this piece:
- How you feel
- Frustration
- Envy / Jealousy
- Art Block
While drawing this, I was feeling all of the above, so I was a bit torn on the whole meaning of this image. I decided to go with "How You Feel".
What you draw is a reflection of who you are as an artist, whether its for a commission or for yourself. When you feel confident about yourself, or if you are in a good mood and one with yourself, you create images, music and poetry based on how you feel. It turns out positive and vibrant.
When you feel terrible about yourself, hate yourself, depressed, miserable, etc, at that moment, you create something that reflects on those emotions. Even if you are happy and go lucky on the outside, you will still draw something sad and morbid in the end.
Your canvas is a mirror on how you feel. if you want to create wonderful pieces of work, you must be comfortable and confident about yourself.
This piece was also inspired by one of Charles Schulz Peanuts strips, dealing with a similar situation.
artwork © 2013 Alex Cockburn
- How you feel
- Frustration
- Envy / Jealousy
- Art Block
While drawing this, I was feeling all of the above, so I was a bit torn on the whole meaning of this image. I decided to go with "How You Feel".
What you draw is a reflection of who you are as an artist, whether its for a commission or for yourself. When you feel confident about yourself, or if you are in a good mood and one with yourself, you create images, music and poetry based on how you feel. It turns out positive and vibrant.
When you feel terrible about yourself, hate yourself, depressed, miserable, etc, at that moment, you create something that reflects on those emotions. Even if you are happy and go lucky on the outside, you will still draw something sad and morbid in the end.
Your canvas is a mirror on how you feel. if you want to create wonderful pieces of work, you must be comfortable and confident about yourself.
This piece was also inspired by one of Charles Schulz Peanuts strips, dealing with a similar situation.
artwork © 2013 Alex Cockburn
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I tend to disagree with this sentiment. Its rare that I feel in a good mood but sometimes making art helps with that. Even more so when I make something for a good friend. A year or so ago I wasn't in the best place emotionally but still wanted to make something for a couple of friends and this came out: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11510232/ and overall I feel its a positive piece though could be less messy for sure.
I have to agree. It's why I am very patient, and even ask the artists I commission before hand what they really enjoy, what themes they'd prefer to draw, as well as give them an opportunity to 'try out new styles' and the like. If the artist is happy and intrigued, I notice that the art quality improves as well. Heck, they might be so inspired or want to see a more completed image, they might add shading or flat color or whatever because they enjoyed it so much.
They're happy, I'm happy, and that makes the world go 'round. (And the artists' wallets full)
They're happy, I'm happy, and that makes the world go 'round. (And the artists' wallets full)
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