Thread "What do you do in an artistic slump?" in forum "Comic Talk and General Discussion *"

Posted at 8:09AM, Sep. 9, 2006

I get frustrated when I try drawing in a slump because nothing looks right.. which makes the slump last longer.

My advice is to open up a P2P program ( everyone has them! ) and search different words that make you feel something. Download a few songs you don't know that have to do with that word. Usually something sounds different or funky enough to inspire. n__n

Posted at 2:09PM, Sep. 10, 2006

Well I have ADHD so I just sit and shit pops into my head. Other than that I read other comics and draw ideas from that.

Posted at 3:09AM, Sep. 11, 2006

When I can't draw, I write, and when I can't write, I draw.

When I can't do either, I just listen to music and try to draw inspiration from the lyrics. Sooner or later, something will pop up.

Posted at 12:09PM, Sep. 11, 2006

i listen to music and surf the web.

Posted at 1:09AM, Sep. 22, 2006

There are a few things I would do in an artistic slump.

1) Read a really good book (most likely suspense thrillers) if I have time.
2) Watch a good movie.
3) Make random doodles.
4) When all else fails, I listen to very depressing music. Because I work better when I'm sad. O.o

Posted at 11:09AM, Sep. 22, 2006

You could Start a storyline, that would replace the "what to draw?" with "how to draw it?".

Posted at 4:09PM, Sep. 22, 2006

just take a dump and scream really loudly to your favorite song. Then spin around in circles for a while….trust me, it's fun and it works ^_^

Posted at 4:09PM, Sep. 22, 2006

Me? I stay in that slump for about 6 months, followed by a small nervous breakdown. Then I'm usually fine.

I suppose that doesn't really help though…

Sounds like me :lol:
Ive never been able to get myself out of slumps :? and they drag on and on.
Am in one right now.. though doesnt exactly help that the finger i rest my pencil/pen/etc on has been slashed open and is painful as fuck.
Ho hum.