09-11-2013, 04:27 PM
(09-09-2013, 10:41 PM)ramalooke Wrote: Wake up earlier, cut down time wasters, drink more coffey. If you need to keep your job to support yourself, theres really no other way around. Once you're good enough to work as an artist you'll be able to reclaim your life again.
I'm in very similar position. I work 12h a day, 9 to 9 and what I found is time isn't a problem. The hardest part for me is to get motivated. Let's face it. When you're all wiped out and sleepy after all day, it's pretty fuckin' hard to force yourself to work on your craft. But I'm passionate about art and it's fun to me. So I have no problems with finding time to paint, spend time with my girlfriend see my family and friends once a while.
So yeah. In my opinion it's a mindset issue you have here. Once you overcome this, you'll find ways to find more time to paint. Wish you luck mate <3
Wow! I had figured you were already working in art! I've been arround your sketchbook and it's kick-ass!
About the main topic, it all comes down to one's body and mind. Not everybody gets the same amount of stress after a day of hard work. There's people with so much energy, it's hard to believe there's so much difference, but I think if you're really commited, you'll get there soon, if not, just draw once a day some hours (at least 4, it's really not much) You'll get there eventually.
I've heard many great artists say the same, it is just a matter of being constant and patient.
Also, I think this might help. It was a slap on the face for me.
http://zenpencils.com/comic/97-charles-b...-and-space