this is for everyone to discuss, how they overcome creative blocks.
I.E.: a couple weeks ago, i couldnt write for my comic, i just couldnt transition the story. so i used a flashback, (that was pertaining to the story line) untill i could progress again.
and right now, i can see the art in my comics, but from a writer's standpoint, i cant fit it in.
i'll let you know how i over come the second one. how do you guys over come the road blocks?
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creative road blocks...
seventy2
at 5:52PM, Jan. 24, 2008
facara
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last edited on July 14, 2011 3:28PM
Skullbie
at 7:11PM, Jan. 24, 2008
Hmm, I already have my story mapped out.
Not completely-I wouldn't have any room to be creative,
But enough that I can look to the plot and always have something there to draw.
You should take advantage of those times you feel creative and just write beyond what you usually do. Then this won't be a problem.(but oh gads I hate artists block)
Or exercise. this gets creative braincells a going.
Not completely-I wouldn't have any room to be creative,
But enough that I can look to the plot and always have something there to draw.
You should take advantage of those times you feel creative and just write beyond what you usually do. Then this won't be a problem.(but oh gads I hate artists block)
Or exercise. this gets creative braincells a going.
last edited on July 14, 2011 3:44PM
mundy
at 5:47AM, Jan. 25, 2008
I take my time essentially. I'm working on two webcomics that'll start end of February so that I have a backlog of pages so that if problems arise I'll be able to sort them before I have to rush things. Usually if somethings bugging me I'll walk away and have a think about what's wrong such as art wise I couldn't draw a spoon recently so I nicked one from the kitchen drawer so I had reference in my hand, story wise I tend to think that usually the best writing I've done is just before I go to bed or after I listen to some music that I think would work well in a movie setting, I think usually in animation/storyboarding terms when I listen to a good piece of music.
last edited on July 14, 2011 2:08PM
mattwandcow
at 10:23PM, March 20, 2008
Write A LOT when you feel like writing, draw A LOT when you feel like drawing, edit when you need to, post if you can....
that aside, there are a few common ways to beat the 'block
1. Different. Go somewhere different. Do something different. You may just find the spark you need to get over that stupid bump.
2. Put the the project down. If you get another idea, so much that it usurps all your processes, then set down the pen and switch trains. It can be refresshing. My notebooks are filled with storylines that go for five pages, then have a random skecth, then another 3 pages, 4 random sketches, and a not so random picture of a giraffe.
3. Walk. Run. Artist-ing is a mental task, not a physical task. give me 2 miles at a lesiurly walk. Take no distractions save maybe a small notebook to record insightful flashes.
hmm.. all of these are the same.... oh well!
that aside, there are a few common ways to beat the 'block
1. Different. Go somewhere different. Do something different. You may just find the spark you need to get over that stupid bump.
2. Put the the project down. If you get another idea, so much that it usurps all your processes, then set down the pen and switch trains. It can be refresshing. My notebooks are filled with storylines that go for five pages, then have a random skecth, then another 3 pages, 4 random sketches, and a not so random picture of a giraffe.
3. Walk. Run. Artist-ing is a mental task, not a physical task. give me 2 miles at a lesiurly walk. Take no distractions save maybe a small notebook to record insightful flashes.
hmm.. all of these are the same.... oh well!
last edited on July 14, 2011 1:56PM
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