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They/ThemHey! I have a question for those of you out there who also have aphantasia; how does it personally effect you and your art? If so, have you found ways to overcome/work and deal with it? For me personally I think I’m on the extreme side of it, I can’t see absolutely anything in my head (complete void) and it tends to make art really hard for me sometimes. I very rarely dream and actually see things but I never remember anything properly from those dreams. I heavily rely on references most times (which isn’t bad of course! I just wish I could picture what exactly I want) and I just feel weird I guess? I want to pursue a major in illustration, and get a job in the art world, but I feel like my aphantasia is holding me back. I always feel like I’m not a “proper artist” because of it. It’s silly thought but since I discovered aphantasia, and that I have it, I haven’t stopped thinking about it. I feel like it’s heavily taken a toll on me and sometimes it makes me feel unmotivated with art as I get frustrated with not being able to create what I want. I thought here might be a good place to take a little dive and see how other artists with it handle all of it. Any discussion is appreciated!! I’m free to have conversations about the topic or answer questions!May 1, 2021
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IVE BEEN SUMMONED!
Ok- so y’know how other artist imagine what their drawing/art will look like? Well for me since I can’t see the best I can describe the way ik how the art will turn out is that there’s a description in my mind that says how it’ll look like the color, length, etc. so since I too am at a 0 on the scale (complete void too) I also use a LOT of references and that “description” in my mind
Ok- so y’know how other artist imagine what their drawing/art will look like? Well for me since I can’t see the best I can describe the way ik how the art will turn out is that there’s a description in my mind that says how it’ll look like the color, length, etc. so since I too am at a 0 on the scale (complete void too) I also use a LOT of references and that “description” in my mind
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