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Okay, this question requires a bit of explanation, but bear with me, please. I'd really appreciate some help.
So I'm currently working on a fleshed out design for my OC Zaire and I've hit a point where I'm stuck on anatomy and clothing folds and such.
It's a recurring problem of mine. When I hit a point where I have to look up tons of references, I lose all motivation to draw and won't continue until I have the mental strength to force myself through.
I'm also at the point where the whole thing is in its "ugly phase", you know, where everything looks weird because it's so unfinished, which doesn't help my motivation at all.
Do you have any tips on how to deal with that?Nov 2, 2021
So I'm currently working on a fleshed out design for my OC Zaire and I've hit a point where I'm stuck on anatomy and clothing folds and such.
It's a recurring problem of mine. When I hit a point where I have to look up tons of references, I lose all motivation to draw and won't continue until I have the mental strength to force myself through.
I'm also at the point where the whole thing is in its "ugly phase", you know, where everything looks weird because it's so unfinished, which doesn't help my motivation at all.
Do you have any tips on how to deal with that?Nov 2, 2021
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As much as it sucks, I agree with the others saying practice :/
I’ve had many phases like this on my way to get my art how it is, and even then I’m not quite confident yet. You just gotta keep going. I believe in you
I’ve had many phases like this on my way to get my art how it is, and even then I’m not quite confident yet. You just gotta keep going. I believe in you
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•Answer always has to be practice :/
But also take some time to really examine what bothers you about your art so I'll take am example of clothing folds, used to have the same problem and still do sometimes, but there's a way everything functions so clothing folds always function in a generally the same way; there's always gonna be some folds at the elbows if they're somewhat bent, same for the armpit area
Maybe also save some references so you don't have to look them up all the time but practice is always gonna be the ultimate answer
But also take some time to really examine what bothers you about your art so I'll take am example of clothing folds, used to have the same problem and still do sometimes, but there's a way everything functions so clothing folds always function in a generally the same way; there's always gonna be some folds at the elbows if they're somewhat bent, same for the armpit area
Maybe also save some references so you don't have to look them up all the time but practice is always gonna be the ultimate answer
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•Honestly not sure 
i kinda either just ditch it or force myself to finish it no matter what TvT
i kinda either just ditch it or force myself to finish it no matter what TvT•
•There really isn't a shortcut though 
If you want to be able to do those things without having to look up references every time, then you actually have to practice those things, do studies from reference etc, etc.
If you want to be able to do those things without having to look up references every time, then you actually have to practice those things, do studies from reference etc, etc.•
•if references loses ur motivation, perhaps u can try posing it out urself :D and see what fits, and for clothes rather than just picking one specific style from reference, u can maybe combine things that you've had in mind with the ones u find to ur liking, I do apologize if it's not helping u any further :( but I hope it somehow gives u the idea what I mean ^^ I am no expert what so ever but this is what I do that helps me
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•When I get stuck in the middle of a piece, I have to decide whether to ditch or finish it. When you've swam more than halfway across a river, it's better to just swim the rest of the way than it is to turn around. You have to either grit your teeth and finish it despite not feeling like it looks good, or ditch
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•That typically means you’re improving your style. If you find things you don’t like about your art, experiment a little by trying out different techniques and eventually you’ll find something to incorporate into your art style. The cycle continues until your style is fully developed. Your art doesn’t look bad, it’s just growing
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