Every time I draw now, I have an extreme fear of making mistakes. It's gotten to the point where I avoid drawing altogether. It used to be my passion. I just can't get back into that uninhibited mindset that is conducive to creativity and drawing.
2006-10-09 19:48:11 · 11 answers · asked by conundrum 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
Calm down grasshopper. Mistakes happen or sometimes you get a "brilliant" idea only to put it on paper and realize you have just did the biggest piece of crap ever to see paper. (How many of us haven't?) So what, it happens move on to the next or grab an eraser. I don't want to sound mean but that's the truth of it.
Sounds to me like your pushing to hard to get something you don't have yet. You have to relax at let it happen. keep pushing and you'll do crap work. There isn't anyone here (That's been doing it a while) that hasn't been through this. It's just part of the insanity we call art.
Personally I can't work when it's quiet. I need to have noise!
I usually have movies going when I do stuff or at least the tv. It doesn't have to be anything in particular. Background noise will actually help take your mind off of what you're doing and you won't push so hard. When I went through this It didn't take long to get out of it. And background noise was what I needed. Try it. you might like it. If you do don't try a master piece. Just do some funky little cartoon stuff to get things going. When you feel comfortable with that then move on. Even if you want to do something serious just draft it out and find a comfort zone you're happy with. leave it as sketchy; you can always redo it as a final version later. Right now you gotta get working again first.
Don't think: DO!
Hope this helps
2006-10-10 15:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're worrying far more than you need to. Typically a figure class goes like this: 1. Gesture drawings. The model will pose from 1 to 5 minutes and you have that long to get as much done as you can. This means that you need to show her in her pose, with the proportions correct and a sense of the life in your sketch. It's going to be far from finished, but it's good practice in getting the essentials down quick. 2. Longer poses. Now you have a choice. You can do the entire model, which you won't have time to finish and will be just a sketch really--you will be practicing the same thing as above, only you'll be able to work a bit more on details. Or you can concentrate on 1 body part and forget the rest. So you will be able to do just a hand or whatever, and get pretty close to finishing. Don't be such a perfectionist. It's not about perfection. It's not about having something good enough to show anyone. And that's part of what you're learning. Don't be afraid to do a bad job. Aim for that, in fact. This is important: NEVER remark on how the model looks, whether she's attractive, etc. Just draw.
2016-03-18 07:14:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anxiety Drawing
2017-01-12 16:08:34 · answer #3 · answered by sarno 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop trying so hard! maybe even take a break for a while and try gain when you are in the mood and relaxed. When you start drawing again on something small or simple, like a napkin in a restaurant or a scrap of paper at work or in school; somewhere where it doesn't matter and seems insignificant because your drawing on trash. Also, sometimes it helps when you are in public and your attention is divided because then you don't think about it to much. Or, you could go the opposite way and just pick up a pencil and pen and start drawing at one in the morning or sometime when you are relaxed or alone. Try forbidding yourself to use an eraser. I did that once and it turned out to be one of my favorites, because you can't stress about mistakes, or continue to erase and draw things over. You are forced to go with the flow because you have to incorporate your mistakes.
2006-10-09 20:00:18 · answer #4 · answered by Hannah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with landscapes. They are unintimidating but force one to focus on dimension, colour and detail. Try doing portions of a person's body and face. For example, try doing lips, hair and eyes. Trace from a magazine first. Try workshops with models. Set up a display on a table of your own choice.
Also, you may just dislike the location you are working in and choice of subject matter. Take an art class at the rec center or community college and ask for some advice from the experts.
Also, never listen to art teachers who tell you not to take a class because you are a beginner, they dislike your style or think you are trying to become a professional artist when it is a hobby or you don't even know. You are there to learn, not come up with an agenda. If you wanted to strategize, you would be in a Business Administration program.
Try painting. It might be a good alternative for you.
2006-10-09 20:23:52 · answer #5 · answered by wife of Ali Pasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can feel your pain, I used to feel that way when I'm on the guitar and I'm only starting to improve a bit now. I think the trick is to try to relax yourself and let go of all negative thoughts and jus enjoy what you're doing. Go back to the basics. Do it for the sheer pleasure of doing it. Think of the first time you draw, the pleasure you feel, and the feeling of achievement and satisfaction when it's done. Remember, do not fall into the same pithole again. The more perfect you try to be, the more stress up you'll be and you might end up making mistakes and after that feeling pissed off and frustrated with yourself. It's a vicious cycle. Good luck. Feel free to email me at axelhoe@gmail.com if you wanna talk about it. And remember, when you're worrying about it, you're not focusing!
2006-10-09 20:02:07 · answer #6 · answered by Rollercoaster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't feel like drawing, DON'T DRAW. You'll end up turning something you love into a chore.
Go for a walk. Read a book. Play games.
When you do these things, eventually an inspiration will hit you hard. You'll see or read or experience something that you just have to record. You'll pick up a pencil and you won't be able to put it down.
2006-10-10 06:35:01 · answer #7 · answered by FutilityMistress 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Before you draw, do some free form writing-let whatever arises pour out of you-maybe it will bring you to an awarenes of what is blocking you and where this anxiety is stemming from. So, pull out the paper and let it rip!
2006-10-09 19:58:09 · answer #8 · answered by Salsa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Draw with a child. When you do try to just be there for the child. The child should be age 5 or under. Try to find the origin of the joy you once possessed for it. And remember, art is art for art's sake. It doesn't have to BE anything, or do anything.
2006-10-09 19:55:14 · answer #9 · answered by starmoishe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that before you draw anything, put a big squiggle on the paper so you don't have a "blank canvas" staring at you. It breaks the intimidation.
2006-10-09 19:51:05 · answer #10 · answered by puppyfred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋