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originally posted by: gwynnhwyfar
Hi Gang,
I recognized a few years ago that drawing was helping me deal with some stress after work. However this was eventually eclipsed by the maassive stress I encountered when I was moved into a different position with more responsibilities and greater pressure, and during the time of greatest pressure, I had no time, or mental fortitude, to draw or do much of anything.
At last, things are settling down to a lower stress level, at last, and I would like to draw again.
However, I now feel like I had only just started to reach a point where it was starting to flow naturally and I was staring to see some grace in what I put on the paper. Now, I am starting over from scratch. I feel like I lost the skill I had barely started to gain. Is this normal?
My avatar picture is pretty much the best I have done so far, as far as I am concerned. That is a picture of my much loved dog, who passed away during all the awful turmoil, this past year. I would rather not get into a discussion about her as I miss her very much.
Thanks for ypur help!
Gwynn
originally posted by: Expat888
You have talent ..its normal to get rusty at a skill we havent used in a long time ..
Relax .. get some sketchpaper and pencils take your time .. dont give up drawing world needs artists .. wish had artistic talent but have none thus encourage those who do have ..
Thank you SO much for the encouragement! I really appreciate your help.
originally posted by: Expat888
Welcome .. no need for embaressment .. just remember take your time .. relax and enjoy
try listening to soft background music while drawing .. I still attempt doing traditional brush painting on occasion even though lack talent .. in time it will come to you
originally posted by: SalientSkivvy
I call it an "art block" and it seems most artists go through it.
I find being around other creative people really helps getting out of these kinda funks.
Your talent is not lost, you just need to bring it back out. Do some basic practice sketches and doodles, and it will all come flowing in.