WindshymeArt

Capitalism has rotted my mind

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I want to draw something everyday of 2024



I was away from my sketchbook most of the day today, so in the end I drew this with poor lighting in a moving car. The conditions where far from ideal but the constraints forced me to not take the process too much at heart.
To be honest, I'm afraid that I'm not taking drawing seriously enough. But at the same time I don't think I can improve if it mean neglecting my health. I need to take care of myself first, especially if that thought doesn't sit right with me.


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I think you're taking drawing so seriously! In fact, taking it more silly is fine too. It's easy to burn out if you put too many expectations on yourself -- and (secretly) you learn a lot by drawing stuff that makes you excited and relaxed to draw, especially if you explore lots of different kinds of things that you enjoy.

Sometimes when you're just drawing stuff you enjoy, you'll hit points where you think "Oh, I'm really having trouble with this... (hands, eyes, water, cats, idk) ... I'll do some serious art studies of this for a little while." And it's a little easier, I think, to approach serious study when you want to know those things instead of letting it feel like a grind.

Everyone is different, it's fine to try lots of approaches.

But you absolute 30000% need to take care of yourself :eggbug-pleading: you are more than halfway through the year and your art is developing all the time, so please give yourself scribbly/doodly rest days.

I'm always cheering for you. :host-joy:

(I'm not as good as I wish I was with words, I'm afraid I won't be able to articulate how I feel properly, I'll try anyway.)
I saw your comment this morning and it made my day, made me feel light and warm everytime I thought about it, thank you so so much! :yeah: Your support mean so much to me; You're one of the reasons why I'm able to keep going.
Your sympathy and thoughtfulness are contagious, it make me want to try my best and better myself! I'll take care of my health. Thank you sm for being there, I hope that one day I can return the favor! 🤍