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Originally Posted by Quarter life
Hey skyWhite
Totally understand what you're feeling as I am and Illustrator and abstract oil painter.
Sometimes I go for months without putting anything down on paper or canvas, frustrating and painful. I find that watching movies about famous artists...Modigliani, Jackson Pollock often gives me the kick up the backside that I need, or visiting galleries with a notebook so I can write 'Notes to Self' can have some effect on my motivation. If you don't have any commissions at the present time, ask a friend to give you a project or write a list of subjects. Look for bad designs in advertising...and have a go at doing them better, I find this can often give me a shot in the arm.
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It helps a lot. It goes on for months for me too and I'm ashamed to tell anyone. If people ask if I'm painting I say, "Oh yah, I'm just doing some sketches." A bold face lie. I love the Jackson Pollock movie. I got totally drunk once while watching it. One drunk artist watching the master of drunk artists.
I've been thinking of painting gifts like for my husband and/or my T. Paint something heartfelt instead of for the money. But I'm just doing the sketches right now.
