#After years drawing still feels unnatural

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zinc hatch
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I think I can put this in the help area but I'm not sure 🤔 if I can't ill just delete it.

My issue is: When I draw i feel so uncomfortable. Like- the lines feel forced and unnatural and very rarely do I get what I want on a page even though I've been drawing for YEARS. It feels like nails on a chalkboard sometimes to draw. Sometimes a get one decent drawing out of this but then I quickly go back to that state. Drawing just feels so difficult and unnatural. Is this just 24/7 drawing block or sum?

My art isn't terrible but this is the decent stuff. Most of my art is stiff and looks terrible. Thats just a normal artist thing right?

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harsh summit
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it could be that you are just getting bored/uncomfortable with your style so i would suggesst trying out new stuff if thats the case

sturdy grove
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your emotions are valid I often feel the same way as well from time to time, you could always try taking a break from art or try a different brush, both of these will most likely result in a change either ways which could be exactly what you need! Or you could look around at other artists to find smth that you truly like and would love to adapt

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and another thing it's okay to make horrible art dhdjsjfdjsk sometimes its funnier to just keep the mistakes and go on to draw another thing

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ripe kestrel
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I honestly deal with a similar thing where I can’t draw the lines quite as well as I hope I would. It isn’t something I like beating myself up with but over time I learned to just keep trying on making the best sketches or drawings possible. I think you’ve done well with the animal and the sketches look good too. Just keep at it of practicing and I’m sure you’ll get better and comfortable with what you create. Even stepping out comfort zones can help us be better artists.

zinc hatch