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[zoroko]

I apologize in advance- But I feel I just need to write this out or something- Just -do- something to get my thoughts out. I can't seem to find anyone to talk about my issues lately either. (so lets write a journal and bug everyone, EY? pwahhsdfaf) I guess it doesn't help thought that I'm purposely avoiding AIM as well- I just feel like a burden,

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[negativedreamer]

WWLD!!!! (what would link do?)

[zoroko]

Hmmm I wonder. :T

[thereallink]

Probably go search for hidden treasures or go kill something. The first while fun and potentially profitable, is cool. The second, well, I'd rather not hope you'd do :p

Oh yeah about the cheering up bit. Trust me I've been there before. Sometimes I've solved that by forcing me to take time for "me things" and not actively worry about what's on your mind. Other times it's been listening to motivational and uplifting music or speeches or something else to get you thinking again.

I would think most of us who do graphic arts or stuff could potentially attest to burn out or writers block at some point, so don't let it worry you. You do have to actively push through though to ensure it doesn't affect you too badly! Sometimes just talking to others can help too.

Other than that, maybe just take a little bit of time to figure out what excites you or what you want to go and do, then go do it.

Good luck breaking your funk! I know how nasty they can be when you're spiraling down and feel blarg.

[sadira_pookie]

I know saying it's going to be ok is cliché, but it will be ok. Stressing out won't get you very far so try to find something, maybe not related to art that you can do and it will calm your nerves. I'm not going to give you the " when I was in college" tales of my awful depression , but I can say I relate and can only hope you can overcome it. It might be the time of year or mindless winter also effecting you, but you are very talented and have the ability to do great things. Don't let your art get you down, work on things for you that you appreciate or that make you happy. Or experiment with a style that isn't you at all, that you can quickly convey how you feel. I know I did some pretty expressive watercolors just to get my emotions out and clear my head. Also, just form a back up plan to reassure yourself. I have faith that if you put your mind to it you'll get an art related job, but you might need a break or to do it on the side until you can fully enjoy it again. Maybe try getting a job related to art that's a little different.

[zoroko]

You are a graduate of CCAD, of course you know what kinds of aggravations I'm going through- amirite? haha

It's just so hard to experiment when you can't find the motivation to do so- Also I'm surrounded by so many talented artist in my college, I see how great they are doing and it just makes me question myself further. I should be getting inspired by these people, I shouldn't be getting -depressed- but I can't seem to help it sometimes.

I just remember being a freshman and saying how much I couldn't wait to be a senior, and actually be able to draw and have a style of my own. But being a senior now...I can't see that lightbulb....or anything....blahh

You are right about the friends and family thing- Thank you so much <3

[sadira_pookie]

Oh i understand these pains horribly, they pretty much sucked everything out of me to the point that i let them take me under. It's hard. it will be hard. just don't give in. you're allowed to get depressed from time to time, it's that whole suffering for art thing i think. don't let it consume you though. look at what you like about your art. that's your forte. and then work on what you don't like. Fuck everyone else. we all have different styles and approaches to art, someone out there might appreciate what you do. i know i've had a VERY DRY SPELL art wise, and now i'm just starting to find small clients who LIKE my work. not everyone will love you and not everyone will hate you. you just need to be happy with yourself and confident that you can do what you love

[wolfishrose]

Give *yourself* a pep talk then!

Even if you don't believe it. Just say it anyway. If you're looking at your art and only see the negative.. pick out a positive. Or take one of those negatives and work on it. Take it.. *stop thinking,* say out loud "Yeah, but I can do better" (again, whether you believe it or not) and try. Even if you don't like what comes out, the effort should make you feel better.

If you're feeling too generic, come up with something totally off the wall. It doesn't have to make sense or be used for anything, just a practice in thinking outside the box. And who knows, maybe you can go back to it later and it WILL turn into something. Or at least trigger something else.

Don't worry too much about the future. If you concentrate on doing good things now, then it should work out later too. Most of all, don't worry about cheering up! If you're miserable.. USE THAT. Try drawing something dark. Good luck, chicka, you're talented. I know you can do it. <3

[zoroko]

EMOTIONSS... *draws*

heheh Erin said something similar, it's a pretty amusing thought to say the least.

Just got to find that drive somewhere. I'm just losing it- haha

[wolfishrose]

I know the feeling .____.

[thekaraokeninja]

I'll take it a step futher.

WWWLD?: What Would Wolf Link Do?

....Wrap your brain around that. xD

*hug* It's getting closer to graduation, of course it's stressful and you worry what you're going to do afterwards. That's totally natural Nee.

If anything, why don't you try to push past the not wanting to draw and just draw what it feels like to not want to draw..? Just scribble or something, anything to get the tension out. I'm pretty sure there's at least one of those in an artshow somewhere praised as being modern art just because the artist said how much pain and emptiness was inside him/her when they went at it. xD;;

But seriously, find a way to get out the tension. If the scribbles look ugly to you, FINE. They're stress-relievers, they're not supposed to be pretty. Look at the rest of your stuff afterwards in comparison. That's the real you and it's damn good. Slumps pass, that talent's forever.

[thekaraokeninja]

Also, side note: Nothing you could ever say or do would ever be considered a burden or bore to me, so feel free to IM me, text me, call me whenever you need an ear, okay?

[zoroko]

ahhhhafdsdfasdfawrgfffff

Sometimes I wonder if I deserve your kindness- pfft

But anyway that bit about the "emotion" of art made me laugh a little.

I can't find many intelligent things to say right now but- thank you so much-

hurrdurr

[thekaraokeninja]

Pfffffff your face deserves it! *glomp* Ganbatte! OSU!!!!

[zoroko]

I wouldn't say you suck at advice, not in the least. I think a lot of the points you mentioned are pretty valid.

This is definitely something that can't by fixed by others, it's something I'm going to have to cope and adjust by myself-

It's just hard sometimes- Baww baww baww emo