11-14-2014, 04:20 AM
Yup Farvus, you nailed it when you said about studies to be consistent but do as little as you need, and then experiment and explore. As little (may be a lot if just starting) as you need. think about that people. This is a nugget of gold that is framed in the right way to help us not grind at study as if it was some mountain to climb. :)
Also Farvus, you and Sula, as working artists already, show us all the other side of the coin, the so called promised land many of us are still trying to achieve. And while I'm sure it is better than doing nothing creative all day, it goes to show that just because you are doing an art job, doesn't mean you are getting all you need out of it.
It helps us remember a particular job isn't necessarily going to somehow fulfill us or save us, or give us contentment. The real contentment should ideally be in every brushstroke and being grateful for this gift and drive for creativity (it is beaten out of many people during our schooling I believe) and the opportunity to connect with others through it.
Totally agree with angelique about the positivity. It can't be forced, it has to come from within. If you don't have this then it can be kick started by being aware of and having a sense of gratitude for what you do have rather than what you don't. It builds up momentum slowly, it is not easy, and it has taken me a year to build up and get myself out of this huge depressive rut, but once you are rolling, man the power of its attraction is something else, almost like a superpower XD.
I just got my first really decent paid freelance gig, from being open and friendly when someone randomly commented on my doodling on the train the other day. He turned out to be a game designer. A year ago I would have been either asleep with headphones on because of only getting 3 hours the night before due to the sound of ticking , or being all grumpy and moody from my a day at work. Haha
I love reading and all the sharing of experiences. Keep it up!! :)
Also Farvus, you and Sula, as working artists already, show us all the other side of the coin, the so called promised land many of us are still trying to achieve. And while I'm sure it is better than doing nothing creative all day, it goes to show that just because you are doing an art job, doesn't mean you are getting all you need out of it.
It helps us remember a particular job isn't necessarily going to somehow fulfill us or save us, or give us contentment. The real contentment should ideally be in every brushstroke and being grateful for this gift and drive for creativity (it is beaten out of many people during our schooling I believe) and the opportunity to connect with others through it.
Totally agree with angelique about the positivity. It can't be forced, it has to come from within. If you don't have this then it can be kick started by being aware of and having a sense of gratitude for what you do have rather than what you don't. It builds up momentum slowly, it is not easy, and it has taken me a year to build up and get myself out of this huge depressive rut, but once you are rolling, man the power of its attraction is something else, almost like a superpower XD.
I just got my first really decent paid freelance gig, from being open and friendly when someone randomly commented on my doodling on the train the other day. He turned out to be a game designer. A year ago I would have been either asleep with headphones on because of only getting 3 hours the night before due to the sound of ticking , or being all grumpy and moody from my a day at work. Haha
I love reading and all the sharing of experiences. Keep it up!! :)