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So I had a mental break last night and now nothing I put on paper has any sense of flow and generally looks like shit. This has happened a few times this year but this time I seriously think it’s starting to affect my work. I feel like I just got pushed back about a year in my abilities. Anyone else relate?

I have a shit ton of work coming up in the next few months too. Should I just wait until my semester ends and grind like hell during summer to get back on track?

>> No.3383341

>>3383336
Try practicing an exercise that you already know you're good at. Something really simple. That'll probably help you to get back on track.

>> No.3383346

>>3383341
Thanks, I’ve been doing a bit of that. It’s not “dios mio my life is ending” sort of thing but it’s pretty distressing and makes me feel like a fool for freaking out about stupid shit

>> No.3383355

>>3383336
can you post a picture? Sorry if that comes off as insensitive or prodding but I've never had anything like that and I feel people would give better advice if you could give us more to work with.

>> No.3383363
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>>3383355
This is an unfinished sketch from today.

>> No.3383375

>>3383363
I would agree with what the first anon said and go back to where you are most comfortable with skill wise. Sometimes I find drawing happy things like rabbits or trees make me less stressed as well.

>> No.3383389

>>3383336
Mental breaks are a social construct.

>> No.3383392

Just draw

>> No.3383396

Stop masturbating
Stop multitasking
Stop listening to music while you draw

>> No.3383809

I know I'm going to sound insane but I usually go through this right before I have a breakthrough and learn how to draw a little better. I have a mental break down about my art and lose my mind and then something clicks. I just have to keep pushing through even though I feel like I need to burn all my sketchbooks and drink myself to death.