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It's been two years since I started this account, and for a lot of that time I've been unproductive. Not much art and even fewer journal entries. I drew, but usually with friends (Hence all the Iscribble stuff), and sometimes for my own enjoyment, but somewhere along the way I feel like I lost my drive. I went through a period where I was depressed a lot and hardly wanted to do anything. Part of it was an inferiority complex- I convinced myself I'd never be as skilled as some of my favorite artists, and I felt frustrated and embarrassed by what I thought of as a general lack of talent on my part. I wasn't good enough, not fast enough, nor dedicated enough to get better. I didn't expect it to happen overnight, but it felt like I was improving at a glacial pace, if at all. Hence it became a vicious cycle: Not being confident enough to do much, I didn't bother practicing. Discipline on my part has long been an issue as well (thank you, ADD)- I can come up with an idea for a character, a scene, a story, easily. It's sitting down and getting it done that's been nigh-impossible for me, especially when it comes to writing, which is why I've written no stories, even though I've wanted to. Heck, it's taking me forever just to write this journal.

When I had my first art class in well over a year last semester, she gave us some words of wisdom: "We're here to have fun". Simplistic? Obvious? Maybe, but to me it meant a lot. I have a million stories I'd like to tell, and a million things I'd like to draw. I want to be creative again, and share with those who are interested. I want to draw because its fun, not to try and prove anything. I know I owe art trades to some folks, and I'd like to thank you for being so incredibly patient. I've gotten some of my confidence back recently, but very often I'm still afraid to pick up that pencil (Not having a scanner doesn't help, of course).

So to all the artists and writers who might be reading this; How do you do it? How do you find the time, the energy, the confidence? That combination still seems to elude me. I guess it's an odd question, as everybody is different and there's no "secret" to this stuff other than practice. I guess I'd just like to hear the thoughts of some other people- what keeps you motivated? How do you deal with artistic anxiety, or do you? How do you stay focused? And probably most importantly, how do you handle your inner critic, the little voice that always says "I can't"?

I know that's a lot of questions, but if you're willing to share any thoughts I'd love to read them! I guess we ultimately have to decide what works for us as individuals, but we've all got to start somewhere. Thanks in advance, and I hope to get back into my groove soon.

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  • Current Residence: Somewhere in California, I dunno
  • Interests: Film, animation, video games, live theatre, cooking, and of course various forms of belly expansion
  • Favourite movie: 6 Random favorites: Yellow Submarine, Amadeus, Ratatouillie, Aladdin, Big Fish, The Secret of Nimh
  • Favourite band or musician: The Beatles (EEEEE!), Mozart, Flight of the Conchords, Avril Lavine, Meat Loaf, Rogers & Hammers
  • Favourite genre of music: Lots! See above
  • Favourite artist: Western: Jeff Smith, John Stanley, Chuck Jones. Eastern: Hiromu Arakawa, Pixel
  • Favourite poet or writer: Edgar Allen Poe, William Shakespeare, and Lewis Carroll
  • Favourite photographer: I don't really know any by name, but if it makes me happy its my favorite
  • Favourite style of art: A little of everything, but not a big fan of extreme realism. The more cartoony or exotic the better
  • Operating System: Windows XP. Heehee, it looks like squinched eyes and a tongue sticking out!
  • Shell of choice: Pasta shells you can fill with cheese
  • Wallpaper of choice: A serene, nothern pacific temperate rainforest
  • Skin of choice: Whatever, as long as its elastic
  • Favourite game: Super Mario Galaxy, plus a number of obscure freeware things
  • Favourite gaming platform: The Wii, which is so much fun they should call in the WHEEEEE!
  • Favourite cartoon character: Mandy, The Powerpuff Girls, Gaz, Dexter, Winry Rockbell, Monkey D. Luffy, and the mad Madam Mim!
  • Personal Quote: "There's some good in this world, Master Frodo... And it's worth fighting for."

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:iconshanster67:
can you do more suzy artwork like from your eka portal please

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~Tigzzz Mar 11, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Have a Llama! :llama:

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:iconlorelai-lilith:
Been good as of late?
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Merry Christmas
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:iconrobocrat:
hey, I was wondering if you had any art of Lily and Milly over here. I saw a drawing of them on another site and I wanted to say that they're an exceptionally cool set of characters.
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*Axlwisp Dec 13, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Ahhh thanks for the watch! I've always loved your stuff. Guess I should watch back. ^^

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:iconmildconcussion:
I apologize for not watching you sooner actually! But, much gracias :3
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*Axlwisp Dec 14, 2011  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Ahaha, no worries. I'm honored, really. :3

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~madmatt88 Nov 22, 2011  Hobbyist
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I hope you like it....

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For those those who understand: YOU are the Resistance.

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