smrrfette's Odyssey

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constructicon - Haha maybe so about the daily updating, we'll see how I go - though I like the self-discipline side of it. When I didn't update my sketchbook last year past a couple of days, I fell into a slump. Besides, I'm working everyday, so I might as well update ^ ^ robogabo's sketchbook definitely inspired me on that one. Doesn't even have to be a huge update, y'know? Even if it's one thing - it keeps the pendulum swinging ;) plus, I fought against hardly any reception/internet service while on the houseboat trying to update my sketchbook... now it's so much easier!

True, algenpfleger is hugely inspiring, though - I don't think I'm working as hard as he did anyway haha. But yes, true about the burning out D: better to play it safe.

But yas, thank you muchly constructicon, your input is always appreciated :D

Fedodika - Haha I feel like I've taken too many days off lately anyways - so one page of drawing isn't going to kill me ;) even if I am feeling shitty

Duuuuuuuuuuuude what would I do without 'choo?! I forgot all about Dave's post in his sketchbook... that's all it took. This morning, I managed to get back into the swing of things - mentally and physically. feels so good! But yeah, I definitely agree with the 2hour break thing, though I tend to walk around at around 40-60mins, considering this standing desk is a killer xD, especially after a morning walk.

but overtime, you know, the little tidbits of wisdom from other artist you pick up seem to fade away, and you need somebody to remind you they are all true. you can't and you won't be inspired all the time, so just lose that fantasy like we all have to at some point. You
have the right idea by posting each day and being dedicated; that's 100% of this is just doing the work.

You know, I couldn't agree with you more, Fedodika ~
I used to be able to get inspired daily with all of the little fun bags lying around the internet left by my idols and whatnot... but recently, that's changed so much. I'm relying a lot more on my own motivations and leaving all of that good stuff behind.

I find myself looking at stuff i did this month and just saying, "man i'll never make it, (some dude like algen) was way ahead of me at this point." and i just close it. so just skip that altogether and try your hardest each time to make something that is good and worth looking at for you, you'll be glad you did.

hahahaha tbh, yes. When I'm in the dumps, I check that occasionally. But whenever those negative thoughts pop into my head, I just remind myself to focus on the now. Stop wasting your time comparing yourself to somebody else. But yeah I mostly burn out because of my ideas - the whole, "be you" idea. My ideas suck and I've only been managing to find what I truly love recently, so.. D:

much lav 4 u too Fedodika <3 thanks so much for the support in much needed times! And eeh, indeed D: and what a mean, mean joke that would be...

M.Calza - Awesomeee, I shall check it out tomorrow morning :D hahaha I'm definitely still working on the "really finish something" idea xD. Man, I tells ya, lack of inspiration 1/2 way through a piece sucks balls! But thank you, Mr. Calza! I really appreciate the support, especially in these times D:
P.s. mwahah! One of the best short vids everrr! :D it's such a wonderful tale. Also, it's lovely reading the translation. ^ ^

Had a revelation O:

I know why I suck all over again, especially with painting skin! Ready? *ahem* I do the friggin' studies and then don't apply what I learned right away :D well, I may have kind of already realised that, but... you know when your brain is all confuddled and weighs a ton? Yeah, things have been cloudy... bah, enough of this ._.

So, stuff:
Necks from Bridgman and applied



thumbs for objective 3 for DS (restarrrrt)


really rough lines


fem study


testing, a bit. The study was meant for objective 3, though I'll probably another tomorrow before I start painting:



and yah.
Night daggers o/

Keep it up, don't over-think things, work in the present day!