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August 16, 2010 - 9:48pm — dietywolf
art block has been looming over me the past several weeks, and today it has gotten me really quite depressed.
I haven't eaten any real food all day
I can't stop drinking caffeine
my emotions are in a tizzy
I feel like crawling under a rock. It actually feels like a struggle to make something i can feel proud of.
Regardless if the picture comes out what could normally be satisfactory, i just end up frustrated and upset.
I've tried music
I've tried referencing
I've tried a lot of things.
but if anyone has a really reliable tip...I'll take whatever you have to offer
August 16, 2010 - 9:51pm — Munkel
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I'm sorry I can't help you...

I'm sorry I can't help you... I'm in the exact same situation and it's awful :c
August 16, 2010 - 9:52pm — Reyy
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Well, you can't make yourself

Well, you can't make yourself draw if you don't have the muse for it.
That might be why you're frustrated and upset if that's the case.

Try:
Drawing without music
Drawing with music you don't usually listen to
Use just blobs of color instead of actual figures. Art doesn't have to make sense, anyway. (:
August 16, 2010 - 9:58pm — dietywolf
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Munkel: I'm sorry to hear

Munkel: I'm sorry to hear that D: I hope you get through it soon

Ravynn: thank you for the advice ..I'll be sure to remember it and try it later
August 16, 2010 - 9:59pm — 9

First of all, eat. xD And ya

First of all, eat. xD And ya know, once you stop searching for something, it'll come to you. Ü
Maybe doing something completely different will help. Or trying out new techniques. Or as Ravyn said, drawing with music you don't usually listen to.
August 16, 2010 - 9:59pm — Munkel
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Ah I hope you too x'3

Ah I hope you too x'3
August 16, 2010 - 10:09pm — dietywolf
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minimuuh: yeah, i guess that

minimuuh: yeah, i guess that would be first on the list. Though sometimes it fazes me that there can be a fridge full of food, and yet i can't find a single thing to eat xD *runs off to heat up spaghetti*
It's worth an attempt, thanks =)
August 17, 2010 - 12:13am — Terabetha

I would advise cutting out

I would advise cutting out caffeine (including pops!) before drawing, as it can unbalance your emotion and you will frustrate far easier. I would also advise trying to draw in a media or style you've never used before. Do something fresh! Smiling
August 17, 2010 - 12:47am — dietywolf
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Thank you Tera for the advice

Thank you Tera for the advice ^^ I didn't realize that caffeine would do that ._.