Sunday, March 13, 2011

There have been a lot of deadlines lately. Last week I was somewhat on top of it, and then everything compounded onto this weekend and I totally shut down. Artistically I feel really fractured, and am not so sure anymore if I'm really cut out for illustration.  Am working for a UW company but feel like I'm letting them down. How can I explain to them that I'm not a machine? I can write a twelve page paper in one night, but can't seem to draw or color under the same constraints ( as can be seen below). And feel sick to my stomach when I have to compromise quality.


On a differing topic, does anybody have thoughts/ opinions on antidepressants? 
Don't worry guys, one week until spring break and I can show you all the cool things I've made :) 

4 comments:

  1. You're crazy if you think that's not good! Could it be better? I guess, but creating something is never finished, right? And we'll probably have you spend time in lull moments to edit and refine to your heart's content. Also... is it weird having your "boss" leave a comment? :)

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  2. If I just saw the drawing by itself, I would assume it was done by a very confidant illustrator. Look at that lefthand corner! That green you added is brilliant! And I love your lines and the way you've let the color peek out of the outlines just slightly. The composition is really great too!
    You know how the first pages of a webcomic look so stiff compared to the recent pages (if it's been going for a while)? It's just confidence and technique. You get the confidence from practice and the technique is just shortcuts to make it seem like you spent more time than you did.
    In short, you're crazy if you don't think it's good. Moving on, about antidepressants, I would take them only if it was a last resort and I was getting therapy as well. As you know, I've had very negative ways of dealing with depression in the past. What worked for me was hanging out with friends, spending time in nature, dancing, and trying out new recipes. I think it helped me focus on the little things because the big things were the cause of my anxiety and general hopelessness.
    Sorry for the gigantic response! I am super excited to see what you've been working on!
    Love, love love!
    Dani

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  3. Looks on par with mag illustrations to me. Take figure drawing labs to improve speed and accuracy if you're worried about quality within time restrictions. Just a thought.

    And I think a certain level of depression is natural and healthy. Sort of an emotional learning experience in a way. Only if it threatens your health or inhibits your ability to live your life should you take them. Just keep yourself busy and weather the storm.

    Otherwise, anti-gravity giraffes not drugs:
    http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_csogD6ptEnI/SwWopC4GEYI/AAAAAAAAEOo/fWyHrGLVXCo/s1600/Kristen_Stewart_05.jpg

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  4. Looks on par with mag illustrations to me. Take figure drawing labs to improve speed and accuracy if you're worried about quality within time restrictions. Just a thought.

    And I think a certain level of depression is natural and healthy. Sort of an emotional learning experience in a way. Only if it threatens your health or inhibits your ability to live your life should you take them. Just keep yourself busy and weather the storm.

    Otherwise, anti-gravity giraffes not drugs:
    http://th01.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2010/218/f/2/Anti_gravity_giraffey_by_sebreg.jpg

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