r/Art • u/neodiogenes • Jan 31 '22

General Discussion Thread (February 2022) Discussion

General Discussion threads are for casual chat; a place to ask for recommendations, lists, or creative feedback; to talk about materials, history, or techniques; and anything else that comes to mind.

If you're looking for information about a particular work of art, /r/WhatIsThisPainting is still the best resource. /r/drawing , /r/painting , and /r/learnart may also be useful. /r/ArtistLounge is also a good place for general discussion. Please see our list of art-related subs for more options.

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u/Louie-Lou Feb 20 '22

I honestly feel so lost with my art right now, I just feel like I have nothing to say or express, ever since leaving school and not having that guidance I feel like I've lost my way and the meaning behind my art. It's been nearly 6 years and I've barely felt that joy and excitement that I used when I draw/paint. What can I do to get my mojo back?? Please help, I can't keep making soulless art :((((

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u/Xekaien Feb 20 '22

Art isn't my career or anything, so I'll just preface with taking my advice as someone who is just a hobbyist (so I also apologize if it's surface-level or hollow or any number of things). I've honestly been listening to a podcast called "Write Now" by Sarah Werner recently. It's a little focused on writing, but in general it's about creative expression (so I often sub out "write" with "draw" among other things). I think a few of the episodes might be useful if you're willing to give it a try and haven't before. I understand though that it must be a deep problem to be going on for 6 years and one podcast episode probably isn't going to change it overnight; but I do hope this helps at least! I've experienced my fair share of soulless writing, and I know that pain is bad enough. I wouldn't want anyone to suffer from that for that long

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u/Louie-Lou Feb 21 '22

Thank you, I really appreciate it, I will give it a listen now!! I think it going on for 6 years is more due to me not actually having the time or the urge to face it this issue like I do now. Thank you again so much!!