TheGilgamesh

Feb. Warmup Sketches

Added 2022-02-07 01:30:28 +0000 UTC

It’s been far too long since I actually did warmups. I miss being in figure drawing class. I get sort of lax on anatomy so here are my sketches + notes to bring myself back into focus. Also a personal rambling below.

I will say I am pretty self conscious about my sketches, that is why a lot of times I am reluctant to post them. A weird part of me feels like my sketches should look perfect, or they should be aesthetically pleasing, when in reality....its just a sketch.

I have a lot of anxiety around feeling like I am not that good of an artist, and back in college it was quite nerve wrecking to show my sketches/art in front of other people. There were people in my classes that had phenomenal art and others who were just starting out and I always felt like I was just middle of the road. Nothing to write home about. Sometimes I still feel like that today.

It has been a slow process unlearning the habit of comparing myself to others. Because honestly, all it leads to is heartbreak. Heartbreak over not feeling good enough or that I have not accomplished enough. But when in reality, I am walking down my own path and doing things at my own pace. There will be breakthroughs, there will be improvement, but I cannot force that to happen. It comes with time and practice.

Sketches are messy and that’s okay. <3