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Anonymous Mon 14 Feb 16:12:45 2022 No.5914416 View Reply Original Report

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>wake up at 4am and read some Robert Henri for motivation and then practice for a few hours before I go to work
>freehand ellipse, point to point, and box practice in any free moment at work when the boss isn't around
>get home
>watch Watts doing quick sketches in the TV while I eat dinner
>keep watching Watts and follow along as I practice until bed
>gf constantly complaining about how I won't stop drawing or complaining about how I make her watch Jeff draw while we eat dinner
>told me she wishes I'd quit drawing
Should I dump this gains goblin?

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 14 Feb 2022 17:34:49 No.5914525 Report

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>>5914416
You can take breaks anon. And also stop and pay attention to her during dinner. You're letting it consume you life. You don't have to stop drawing. But make room for other things in your life. Now put the writing utensil down and take a shower

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 14 Feb 2022 17:52:24 No.5914549 Report

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>>5914525
The motivational videos that I listen to on loop while I draw tell me that I can't stop and I'm too old to stop. She doesn't understand how important this is. If a shark stops swimming it dies

https://youtu.be/fSBEIJ1oiOg?t=76

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 14 Feb 2022 18:25:37 No.5914604 Report

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>>5914416
This grinding mindset is going to break you, my man. Not just mentally, but physically. You need to take breaks to keep your back and wrists in shape.

You don't need to work this hard, but you need to work smart. Do you have proper critique from a professional? Are you drawing out of your comfort zone? In my experience, this is the fastest way to grow skill.

I am happily married and while I draw all the time, and watch art classes all the time we have a compromise in watching something short (40 min max) while having dinner. It is usually something of his choosing so I can engage a bit on his interests. After that, back to work/study.

Maybe you should seriously sit down and ask yourself if you love and enjoy spending time with your gf. If the answer is no, then you should stop wasting your time and hers. If your answer is yes, at least try to schedule time to spend with her.

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 14 Feb 2022 19:20:05 No.5914677 Report

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>>5914416
I would say put aside the pencil and learn to visualize drawing, which can also be quite effective for learning and you can do it any time. That, or dump her

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 14 Feb 2022 19:23:04 No.5914682 Report

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>>5914549
>It is a common misconception that sharks as a species never sleep because they must keep moving to stay alive. Sharks do engage in periods of rest throughout the day

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Anonymous Mon 14 Feb 2022 21:28:46 No.5914837 Report

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>>5914682
>because they must keep moving to stay alive
so the conclusion is that you still can't stop drawing but you have to find a way to draw in a restful way sometimes

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Anonymous Mon 14 Feb 2022 22:26:13 No.5914961 Report

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>>5914837
based. That said, the brain needs time to consolidate memories, and that consolidation can't happen when you're consistently updating it. I would recommend switching it up, maybe paint as a break from drawing, or meditate, which is performance-enhancing. But you've got the right mindset to make it, unless you have zero introspection on your work. As for the gf question, I'd really try to visualize training to make her think you're taking breaks, it's another vector for learning and used by athletes and musicians quite frequently

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 14 Feb 2022 22:28:00 No.5914966 Report

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>>5914837
based. That said, the brain needs time to consolidate memories, and that consolidation can't happen when you're constantly updating it. I would recommend switching it up, maybe paint as a break from drawing, or meditate, which is performance-enhancing. But you've got the right mindset to make it, unless you have zero introspection on your work. As for the gf question, I'd really try to visualize training to make her think you're taking breaks, it's another vector for learning and used by athletes and musicians quite frequently

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 15 Feb 2022 10:38:16 No.5915761 Report

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>>5914604
Not him but

You assume everybody has access to proper critique from a professional?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 15 Feb 2022 10:40:51 No.5915762 Report

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>>5914416
You gotta choose anon. Her or your drawings. If you cant balance it up then tough luck.

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Anonymous Tue 15 Feb 2022 13:14:36 No.5915895 Report

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>>5914416
Married anon here. DUMP HER. You will be forever miserable with her even if you love her. Don't think about relationships/flings until you make it, otherwise you will secretly hate her for the rest of your life because you couldn't make it, and you both know you are right. Even if you love each other but you are not making money from art, or have to be a wagie for a living, your gf will resent you and grudge every time you have a pencil in your hand. There is no compatibility, a couple will try to absorb as much of your art making time as possible, and you will let them because of neurochemistry.
>told me she wishes I'd quit drawing
Just so you know this is the point of no return. She is trying to make you decide between you and her, not between art and her. She will stunt any personal growth or personal interest you might have in the future, because she has to be first in the list of priorities. And don't get me started once you get children. Your position in the list of priorities will be in the last place, let alone your drawings. And is understandable, why does she has to tolerate your bullshit loomis crap while your toddler needs diapers? or that she wants to be with you and you tell her to fuck off? Do both of you a favor and leave.

Also with any new couple set boundaries from the start, you have a discipline and you have to treat it like a business. And if you want to have it as a hobby , then tell them there is a set amount of hours per week you need for this and there is no compromise. And above all, never compromise, you only have one life and to regret being with the love of your life is a curse that eats you slowly from the inside and kills you by the minute.

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Anonymous Tue 15 Feb 2022 13:21:40 No.5915905 Report

Quoted By: >>5916034 >>5916332

>>5914604
>Him
>His
>He

It works different with women in a relationship, if they want a serious or long term commitment they will want a child. tell me femanon, do you want children? does you couple know, is he financially stable? do you think an abortion will not affect your relationship? these are not simple questions and anon here is in a whole different set of problems than you.

You basically are able to extend your childhood indefinitely until he wants children/cheats on you/ finds someone who wants what he wants. A couple without a goal gets devoured by routine.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 15 Feb 2022 15:10:00 No.5916034 Report

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>>5915895
I think you're being too negative, *trying* to at least finding some balance should be do-able.

>>5914416
OP, you need as much discipline to handle your gains goblin than you need to handle your sex goblin, and more generally, your goblin's house.

Like, your wife would appreciate more if you show her a solid plan for making a decent amount of cash from your art. Then, it would not just be you playing with yourself, but you trying to build something long-term for the both of you.

Imagine if you were with a gf that would spend most of her time studying something "useless" (that's likely to be your gf's perspective).

>>5915905
>A couple without a goal gets devoured by routine.
Such as sad truth. If not for a goal, at least some common cultural ground, like, frowning upon divorce, things like that.

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Anonymous Tue 15 Feb 2022 17:00:19 No.5916185 Report

Quoted By: >>5917950 >>5919234

>>5914416
>wake up at 2pm
>play video games for 8 hours
>open csp and trace a 3d model in 4 hours
>make minimum wage on patreon without reading a single book on how to draw 1000 boxes

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Anonymous Tue 15 Feb 2022 17:59:12 No.5916279 Report

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IF YOU'RE GOING TO TRY, GO ALL THE WAY
ISOLATION IS A GIFT
YOU WILL BE ALONE WITH THE GODS IT'S THE ONLY GOOD FIGHT THERE IS

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Anonymous Tue 15 Feb 2022 18:32:25 No.5916332 Report

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>>5915905
Hey, I'm femanon.

> tell me femanon, do you want children? do you think an abortion will not affect your relationship?

We both don't want kids and abortion has been talked about in our relationship way before marriage. We both check in with each other from time to time and would peacefully divorce if one decided to change their mind. My brother in law is having problems raising his kids, tho, so we're getting ready to take them in if needed. We would rather focus on real children that have been already born than to make a brand new one ourselves.

>is he financially stable?

He will be stable by himself in a couple years when he take over his family's business, but at the time he's a house husband and is fine with that.

>A couple without a goal gets devoured by routine

Our current goal is for me to make enough money working with art from home so we can spend the day together and travel more. I agree with that, OP should make goals with his GF.

>>5916034
>Like, your wife would appreciate more if you show her a solid plan for making a decent amount of cash from your art. Then, it would not just be you playing with yourself, but you trying to build something long-term for the both of you.

I think that is the conversation they need to have. Would she complain that much if OP were in college or trade school? I guess not.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 16 Feb 2022 06:56:15 No.5917645 Report

Quoted By: >>5917786

This is why I dont bother with women, theyre just in the way.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 16 Feb 2022 07:25:32 No.5917681 Report

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>>5914416
No don't quit just stop being such a weirdo and manage your time. Or if you want to be more flexible just draw at times when you're by yourself. Bottom line, if there's another person in the room, dedicate your attention to them.

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Anonymous Wed 16 Feb 2022 09:37:13 No.5917786 Report

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>>5917645
NO BITCHES?

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 16 Feb 2022 12:13:19 No.5917900 Report

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people who want children should give up drawing/other hobbies, otherwise it's just half-arsing both

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 16 Feb 2022 12:19:42 No.5917905 Report

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>>5914416
pyw
If you're actually good then you should dump the broad and make it, but you're probably shit so you should just lay off.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 16 Feb 2022 12:22:25 No.5917908 Report

Quoted By: >>5917926

>>5914416
>>5914549
>puts on at full volume the same 2 videos on loop during months
>doesnt allow girlfriend to watch tv, we only watch watts
>stops speaking to girlfriend, just draws boxes all day, no landscapes, no people, just boxes for almost a year
>wonders why she thinks he has gone insane

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 16 Feb 2022 12:30:14 No.5917915 Report

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>>5914416
I can guarantee that you've just been grinding and have made 0 artistic improvement in years.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 16 Feb 2022 12:51:34 No.5917926 Report

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>>5917908
kek

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Anonymous Wed 16 Feb 2022 13:12:46 No.5917948 Report

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>>5914549
>She doesn't understand how important this is. If a shark stops swimming it dies
You are clearly delusional, which points to mental issues. Do her a favor and break up with her.

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 16 Feb 2022 13:14:15 No.5917950 Report

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>>5916185
You clearly don't have the same goals. Your post is pointless.

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Anonymous Wed 16 Feb 2022 13:48:14 No.5917975 Report

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>I'M GOING TO MAKE IT - Motivational Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5ClGirRMsE

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 17 Feb 2022 03:12:39 No.5919226 Report

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>>5914549
>That video
Hahaha thanks for the laugh.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 17 Feb 2022 03:20:02 No.5919234 Report

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>>5916185
Based beyond belief.

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