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I did this very fun #DTIY from (insta @msmireles) to get back into action with drawing and painting, the hands are horrible but such is life. 

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Black and White movie studies, perspective was killer in here but I loved the moods of the scenes, they felt special

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Always finding new ways to get out of the box and explore, never limit yourself 

getting through art block

I’ve been getting a few asks about tips on getting through art block. Hope these things help you! They have helped me. Feel free to reblog and add any other ideas, I’d love to know!

- Change your drawing environment in whatever way you want. Just get out of your comfort zone– listen to different music, sit in a park while you draw, draw left-handed. Just switch things up.

- Change your medium. If you’re used to red pencil, change to pen or marker. If you’re used to watercolors, use pastels. And preferably use something children use – like sidewalk chalk or crayons. It takes the pressure off and gives you a greater sense of freedom.

- Pray, meditate, do yoga, or do whatever you do to clear your mind. I personally like to do all three of these things.

- Then go out in public and look around to fill up your mind. Observe people, places, and things. Just appreciate those things. MAYBE bring a sketchbook to take notes of things that inspire you, but don’t beat yourself up if you don’t draw anything while you’re out– the main purpose is just to fill your mind with ideas.

- Draw LOTS of ugly things. Draw ugly things on purpose. Draw ugly things on accident. Just remember that your purpose for 15+ minutes a day is to draw ugly things. Have a good laugh at yourself. This helps you not take yourself too seriously, which makes art block more fun.

- Play the scribble/shape game with your friend/yourself. Draw a random scribble/shape and turn it into a person or an animal (but not a snake) to get your creative/problem-solving skills juiced up.

- Show love to others and yourself. Getting out to treat yourself or serve others can help you get out of your weird art funk. Surround yourself with people and things that give you energy and bring happiness.

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Due to the lack of life drawing clases one must make do with a neighborhood life drawing, it was fun 10/10 would recommend 

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Poison of choice? 

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had to do at least one mermaid, more simple than what I usually do, but im happy with it, its cute I think 

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Some one minute digital life drawing poses from Draw This YouTube channel, still got to work on having a more fluid action line and line confidence 

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Flour Sack jumping animation practice!  Quarantine has given me an absurd amount of time and I wanted to take sometime to learn how to animate better, still have to work on the timing and cleaner lines.

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A lonesome grave 

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Composition Exercise from Schoolism Visual Development Class with @victoriaying! I just finished the class, really recommend for anyone looking to get a better grasp at design principles.

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oh silhouettes lamp silhouettes. These were pretty fun to work on, maybe I’ll take some of them and push them further later. 

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Illustration commissioned by Juan Fernando for his 3D modelling and texture project, I loved working in this project with him, loved the final result. https://www.artstation.com/brave3dmodeler --> this is portfolio, check out his work! 

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Some animation practice on procreate! it really makes animation a bit more friendly and approachable! 

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More studies forever 

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A new master study, trying to not be so ground on reality and let a little looser on this one, and no color picker. 

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Master studies, trying not to use a color picker and getting lighting down 

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Wip, of a small little project