I'm a pretty creative person, and I sure as hell have a lot to express, but I can never seem to get really inspired to actually do anything. My drawing teacher dotes on me and raves about my ability, but it just frustrates me because I can never think of anything worthwhile to do. I'd really like to hone my skills (I took my first drawing class ever last spring), and I love to draw, but I seem to have a real mental block with getting started.
I'm sure there are other artists out there who go through this all the time, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it all.
2007-08-24 13:07:41 · 5 answers · asked by Trish 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
I try to keep myself in at least one drawing class almost perpetually. (check out local colleges, etc.) Sometimes you can find a group of artists in a area who meet once a week or a few times a month & all pitch in to get a model to pose for a few hours. Even just plopping yourself down in a gallery & doing master copies of some of your favorite works...surround yourself with other artists. Maybe talk to your art teacher about this??
2007-08-24 17:11:00 · answer #1 · answered by juliejul 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh my..
I alwaysss get that way. Usually I just sit there and make desighns untill something pops into my head!
I love to draw, and always want to, but can never decied if I should use a canvas, try something new, paint, pencil, pen!!!
I can get VERY frustrated sometimes... thats when I ask my little brother what he thinks I should draw and what I should use!
so my answer is.. ask for someons advice when getting started!!
-Ashh
2007-08-24 20:20:19 · answer #2 · answered by I Have Webkinz cheats!!!!!!!!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just start to doodle. That's what I do to get in the mood. I start to draw shapes and designs, add color. Then I want to draw specific things, like my computer or my shoe on my floor. Try to do it at a point were you're bored. Flip through designs on the internet, it should help.
Hope this helps.
2007-08-24 21:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by SwoonWorthy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think alot of people go thru that. i know i do. how about taking a walk, noticing birds in the trees, ducks on a pond., nature. then have your pencil and pad with you. something like that tends to get me at least drawing something. then i go from there. best--
2007-08-24 22:10:08 · answer #4 · answered by Tivogal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in this same situation.
There is no permanant resolution. However what you need is a muse, something (someone) that will "get your juices flowing."
2007-08-24 20:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by Matt D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋