Imogen's Sketchbook of '22

[miimogenation]

The more I practice the worse I get. 

Aw I'm sure that's not true! Although I find it believable that art school, and years of looking at various tutorials haven't yielded much..

Oh man.. You made it look so much better..

I ended up just doing some weird painterly texture brush so I could actually move forward and focus on what I personally felt I wanted to achieve; a self-art piece to the best of my current ability.  Which some 11 hours later I believe I have achieved, and will upload soon.  Taking a small break before giving it one last look over. 

But I will absolutely give that shirt another go - when I'm less burnt out since I've been up since silly am!!

As for what you said about art school etc I did walk out of art school with excelling abilities in video editing, traditional and digital photography, extensive knowledge of adobe suite (but I'm painting in procreate due to health) and also skills in traditional and digital photography, A LOT of friends which some years later I no longer have.  But it wasn't a complete waste; I actually learnt a lot about myself, got some qualifications and skills in other mediums - I also now make and sell jewellery due to what I learnt..

But as pointed out to me last night, and I replied..  I never considered being overwhelmed by SO many artist and tutorials and ways to do things..  So it could turn into a 'too many cooks' situations.  I am glad I did this self-piece and as said I have a view to go back to basics and break things down from a more beginner level.  I do need a more positive mindset..  And support..!!

As for what darktiste said I do like to believe everyone is entitled to their own opinions..  But I agree with you that it really isn't easy to achieve, without practice.  But I don't wish my sketchbook to become a place of drama as I truly appreciate responses and people taking the time to read and reply.  It's so nice feeling like I'm not alone and that boosted my confidence so much!!

Thank you for your advice and the 3 different aspects.  And the detailed information and repaint/paint over - I will absolutely revisit this shirt painting soon!!

Thank you so much for your time and words JosephCow it's so appreciated.

Imogen x