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Let’s talk about art.

Creating art can come with many struggles. One of these struggles is probably one that many of us have faced at least once. 
Getting stuck with this one particular artwork, unable to continue.
This can happen with anyone! With you, with me, or even with that big idol you really adore. But what do you do when you get to this point? How does one deal with this issue?

First you need to understand where this issue came from. Why am I getting stuck at this?
At many times, it’s our own minds doing. When I get stuck on an artwork, it’s usually during a bad day/week or even month. Unaware, I start telling myself that I can’t do it, that it isn't good enough, I’ve done better, it sucks, no one will like this. The longer you tell this to yourself, the more you’ll start to believe it. It often ends with giving up. But that’s not what we want, is it!? Why give up on something you like to do? Art is art, it’s an expression, it's a part of you, something only you can do for yourself and no one else.

Even so, also I can get stuck at times. It happens a lot actually, usual when I’m halfway on an artwork. I hit this wall where I start to doubt myself, is it good enough? Especially when working on a commission, it even adds up more pressure, because someone is waiting very eagerly for an amazing masterpiece. I can’t just give up on them, so what do I do?

There are several ways on how I personally deal with this. 
One of them is to give it some time. It didn’t work out today? Try again tomorrow. Take some time away from the artwork/screen, do something to relax or go outside. The next day (or even some days later), you’ll look at the same artwork with a whole new and rested mindset, ready to break that wall and continue.

It also works to let it sink for a bit, and start working on a different art piece. Don’t stuck up with one artwork at once. After seeing it for too long, you’ll not notice mistakes you might hate later on. Give it some time, look at it again after a fresh start and continue. I try to work with at least two different artworks at once. One day I’ll feel more into working on artwork 1, while other days I feel like I’m stuck, but having a great go on artwork 2.

Something that also helps me out a lot, is to go out on the net, and start looking at the art of others. I start to look at timelapse videos and allow myself to get inspired again. Lack of inspiration can be a great problem to deal with. I just need to warm up again, and my fuel is by watching how others were drawing. This is one of the reasons why I started creating timelapse videos. Not only for you all, but also for myself. To look back at what I did, and regain my confidence that I can do it!

Now everyone has their own ways of dealing with their struggles. Maybe mine helped you out a bit, or maybe not. Do you have another way to deal with art struggles? Do let us know in the comments!


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My ferret boy Logan has fallen ill with insulinoma, so I'm dealing with some high incoming vet bills. I've decided to open up some emergency commissions for all the detailed paintings because of that.




~ Sale ends at 6 June 2018 ~
Paypal only. 
All simple painting commissions will be $20 off.

Prices will now be:
was $80, now $60
was $90, now $70
was $100, now $80

Extra character
was $60, now $40

Slots for this are limited, so grab your chance while you can! Send me a PM on Deviantart, Facebook or Instagram. <3
Other commissions are still open as well, but without a discount.




I  W I L L  D O :

Animals/creatures/fantasy | Fanart | Headshot & bust anthro/furry | Demon's | Gore to a certain level

I  W O N' T  D O :
Full body anthro/furry | robots | MLP | Fetishes

For more art, feel free to check out my instagram:
instagram.com/nezu_panda
or facebook:
www.facebook.com/nezupanda
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Delay

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I'm sorry for the delay on the last two chibi commissions for HyuugaHigure and Cyberjepp . We're suspecting that I've been in a depression for a while now, I'm contacting my doctor tomorrow. I work on the commissions bit by bit everyday, so they'll come, but a bit slower than usual. Sorry for that.
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I'm running rather low on my budget at the moment and got some incoming bills, so decided to open up emergency commissions for the chibi's only
Lasting from 5 November till 15 November. Paypal only.
(Never done this before)


All chibi commissions will be $25 off

Prices will now be:
$45 $20
$55 $30
$65 $40

Extra character
$50 $25

I'll only be taking 3 slots for this, so grab your chance! Comment below or send me a note <3
Other commissions are still open as well, but without a discount, slots below only goes for chibi commissions, for normal commissions send me a note.
Thank you!!

COMMISSION SHEET by NezuPanda


Slots:

[1]
:iconstellatrix13:
Headshot

[2]
:iconhyuugahigure:
2 chars. full body

[3]
:iconcyberjepp:
Chibi headshot
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You were only 3 years and 4 months and I already had to let you go at such a young age... Life didn't seem to be easy on you, every time we fought off one threat, another followed, but this time there was no cure.. 

I picked you up on 23 August 2016, only for a little year you got to stay with me before cancer stole you away. You seemed grateful to finally have a place to call home to once you arrived, you were such a thankful, cuddly, dependent ferret that needed a little time to open up towards me. You loved to eat, sleep and go out for a walk. Your favorite toys were a simple plastic bag or a fishing rod. You were able to sleep anywhere and follow me around, listening to your name, coming when called..

On 4 September, around 1:58 PM you took your last breath, your fight was finally over.. You even managed to lay a shock on the vet by going down hill so unimaginably fast.. Saturday you were running around happily in the forest and Sunday you could barely even walk.. I'm glad that we still got to enjoy together till the last day, you really gave it your all on Saturday, to spend those last moments with joy and a smile. 

Your pain has finally faded, may you rest and dook in peace Meelo, may we meet again.



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Emergency chibi commissions [From 5 till 15 nov.] by NezuPanda, journal

..Goodbye Meelo.. by NezuPanda, journal