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Published: 2018-08-07 18:05:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 578; Favourites: 94; Downloads: 0
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Ugh, work really got in my way recently and I didn't have much time to post something here. I'm trying to work on my personal projects as much as I can but it's hard while I have to be at work every day. Do you also struggle with things like that? I really wish to spend more time doing art but I can't find a proper way to deal with motivation and organisation in the lond run.--
Illustration of my OC Shelby; mixed media, pencil sketch in moleskin notebook, painted in procreate,
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This is such a cute illustration, love the ambient colors and feel, the light of the fireflies, the rollerblades and her cute haircut, well done dear! Such a nice illustration!
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Good blending of the digital and traditional in this one. And yes, that is definitely a familiar struggle. I always try to draw a bit every day but this can often times turn into going back into piece and not moving on to doing more pieces. Or just adding a little more before stepping back and feeling like everything is wrong and I'll never be skilled enough to pull off X. Or just getting so caught up in other things, when all you want to do is paint. I feel like it's a weird balance of wanting to get out idea and also wanting to have stuff finished enough you could add to your portfolio to finally coming around to telling your own stories in all their delicious details.
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This is literally exactly what I feel and do every day. I also get to this point when I actually start coming up with some ideas that I'm excited for at first but then after 15 minutes I start thinking that they are super basic and totally not worth putting into the very limited time I have. The fear of "I'll never be good enough" always there and it's really annoying.
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Neat, this is a very relaxing picture. got that feeling of a nice cool evening
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hehe... love the combination of skates, darkness and fireflys. 
And yes, protecting studio time (for me that means with my hands in the mud) is a never ending battle. Yes, there are "creative" things I do outside of the studio, where I'm feeding images and feelings and ideas into my imagination, but I still have to struggle with being intentional. I've tried to draw something simple every day, but even that is a struggle.
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Thank you!
I totally feel that. Sometimes I have the impression that there is nothing left in my imagination
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... which is the time when you just make yourself draw/sculpt/paint/create anyway, just for the discipline of it. You're NOT going to do your best work in that state, but somehow, you just keep doing it, and sometimes even that little bit is enough to kick-start your heart and imagination.
(incidentally, just went back and looked at your drawing here, and I have to say, it just makes me smile. Whatever state your imagination was in, you still managed to create something beautiful and worthwhile here.)
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It's really beautifully said! You're absolutely right, giving up won't lead me anywhere 
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Don't be afraid to think and ponder, perhaps even to overthink sometimes, but never let it stop your wonderful heart from creating.
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It looks wonderful! Love the fireflies
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Beautiful.
Yes, finding motivation to draw after work can be hard. I find it easier if I draw something 'non-serious' or just practice/doodling as opposed to something I'd like to turn out really well (too much perfectionism...).
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Thank you!
I actually try to push myself a bit more. I don't want to let the work decide how I feel or perform on a certain day so I basically wake up 3 hours before leaving for work. (also I'm super sorry for the super late response, I think my attitude changed completely within that month xD )
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You're welcome.
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Wow, this is so beautiful! You've been improving so much lately 😍💙
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Thank you so much <3 <3 I'm really happy to hear that! I've been trying to try out different mediums and that truly helped me out
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