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What is inspiration? by MapleSmoke
As I've probably mentioned (or not), I'm going through artist's block again. Some moments are better than others when it comes to drawing but most of the time, I don't feel satisfied. Not to go into too much detail, but mental health stuff has partly contributed to current feelings of stagnation. Life got overwhelming in the last couple of months. So I've only recently been able to sit and consider what I want to do next (in general).
It's a bit frustrating because I know I can draw 'anything', but I stick to what I know and don't branch out enough.
Also, I'd like to get more involved in the art community but I'm not sure how. Just feels like I'm missing something when I just post things.
Where you guys get inspiration for your art?
What is inspiration?
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Appreciating the small moments can be nice, since they tend to be taken for granted compared to big moments.
I draw on scrap paper all the time lol. Most of my stuff doesn't end up on the internet. I guess I shouldn't feel too pressured to make drawings 'post-worthy'. It's actually been a while since I've done deep, meaningful work. A lot of what I post is for viewing pleasure.
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That is a great question. Twyla Tharp goes through this kind of thing in a book I read for class, called The Creative Habit. killer read for artists of all types, and decently affordable on google play
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For me it was the subject matter most people would consider pointless or mundane when it comes to representational things in life. Essentially a single leaf on the ground or a piece of junk laying outside etc. Its not like thrilling moments happened outdoors but it was an acquired taste for something to draw. Abstraction runs on playing with lines or just small elements but I know it isn't too many people's thing.
I tossed a lot of practice work out the past few months, it wasn't so much the look but the feel, like I was trying too much personally. I don't accidently want the internet running drawing purposes, or feel each submission should always have to prove something.