08-21-2015, 06:59 AM
Perhaps just try letting go of the thought that art requires mastery of subjects just for a drawing/painting and simply focus on creating whatever you feel like at that moment. The studies can wait. I think I speak on behalf of everyone when I say that everyone has those moments where they question their progress and effort. Really, there are three ways out of it. Outcome one is quitting, so really you're down to two choices. You either double your workload and risk stressing yourself out even more, or you take a break, which is personally what I decided on and it definitely returned my drive.
I find that the more deadlines and goals (which, let's face it, they're just self-imposed ultimatums) I place on myself, the less effective my workflow is and the the final product suffers, along with my motivation and will to continue with art in general. This is just personal preference. If you find that you work better under deadlines then by all means carry on.
Though whenever I'm in a situation like that there's one thing I try to do.
Chill.
Play some games, get in touch with some friends, do whatever hobby you may have, just take your mind off art for a moment and try to distance yourself. There's no point in suffering through this. It's clear that you're burnt out and need a break. Your passion will return in due time.
You have improved and will continue to do so, rest assured.
I find that the more deadlines and goals (which, let's face it, they're just self-imposed ultimatums) I place on myself, the less effective my workflow is and the the final product suffers, along with my motivation and will to continue with art in general. This is just personal preference. If you find that you work better under deadlines then by all means carry on.
Though whenever I'm in a situation like that there's one thing I try to do.
Chill.
Play some games, get in touch with some friends, do whatever hobby you may have, just take your mind off art for a moment and try to distance yourself. There's no point in suffering through this. It's clear that you're burnt out and need a break. Your passion will return in due time.
You have improved and will continue to do so, rest assured.