WindshymeArt

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I want to draw something everyday of 2024



Drawing everyday has been a source of pressure lately, I can't seem to relax, I constantly feel uneasy until I finish my daily drawing. I need to find a way for it to feel less like a burden, especially because it's so much fun once I actually start drawing.
Today's result is less polished than usual; I wish I did something better, but I need to let go of my standards before they suffocate me. I don't like the fact that this conclusion seem to be at odd with yesterday's one.


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'Drawing something random' and 'drawing that big meaningful idea' are both important things to do, when they each feel right.

There is a real pressure that builds up as your personal standards go up. But it's also good to pressure release in small ways if you feel like you might hit the wall. I think everyone who picks up a regular drawing habit will have an episode of mental burnout or a mild wrist muscle injury eventually.... So, y'know. If you feel like it's getting to be too much in some way, respect that and take care of yourself. Navigating all the pushes and pulls and big ideas and small new interests as an artist is a long term process. :]

If you ever need it, I grant you 'scribble cat skip day', where you draw one scribble and put cat ears on it and then you're free to rest. You don't ever have to use it -- it's just an option.

Anyway! About today's drawings! The character on the left -- is such a mood. The emotion, the exhaustion.... the scribble ghosts.....

And the page of hands is very nice. They look referenced from real life, maybe? :yeah:

Thank you for all your advice and wisdom! They're always really helpful and often help me get out of my own head. It's really great having a more experienced artist looking over me, I'm so grateful! 🙏
I really like the concept of "scribble cat skip day", being able to somehow bypass a day, even if I don't end up doing so, I think it's gonna help alleviate the pressure quite a bit.
About the drawings: I'm glad the exhaustion on the left is showing through, I'm happy you like it! The first few hands on the right were indeed referenced from real life, I tried to redraw a few of them without any references after the first few iterations.