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    Darkarax

    Resident Dark Lord (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/13 | Reply

    @Hifsa:

    No problem.


    The greatest fear is that of the unknown.

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    Hifsa

    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/13 | Reply

    @LGA775:

    Lol, Werner that reminded me of Beyblade, So I might make something if beyblade :D thank you soo much

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    Hifsa

    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/13 | Reply

    @ShadeyCharacter:

    Yeah, you're right...maybe I was trying too hard but I'm trying to clear my mind and maybe you'll see something from me soon :D thankyou sooo much...I may submit for some challenges cause atleast from them I get an idea as to what to submit :)

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    Hifsa

    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/13 | Reply

    @Vanilla Cupcake :

    Thank you Yeah, i've been on my computer loads of times since yesterday I I'm following your advice searching for scans and stuff...so *fingers crossed* I might get something out of it

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    Hifsa

    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/13 | Reply

    @Darkarax:

    They have helped, I'm already thinking of stuff to do cause currently I'm reading a novel, I have a favourite song, and a favourite show on TV and stuff so I'll think about getting ideas from those...thank you :D

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    Otaku Legend | Posted 06/01/13 | Reply

    @nimbusoak:

    Lol, I'm not much of a star wars fan....but to your comfort I have watched hte whole saga...thanks any ways

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    LGA775

    Traditional Artist (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/01/13 | Reply

    Aww I know how you feel my friend I wish I could be of help to you but I know absolutly nothing about makeing wallies and stuff hehe..One piece of advice I can give you is Never give up my friend


    Good things comes 2 those who wait, The things you lost will always replace something better..

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    ShadeyCharacter

    Grand Otaku | Posted 06/01/13 | Reply

    I have found that the greatest weapon against Art-block is to take a step back and try to forget about art for a short while. The more you dwell and push the more frustrated and the less amount of creativity you will be able to work up. I guess it goes along with the age old saying of "you're trying to hard". Sometimes you just need to not try.

    Another thing I like to do when blocked is just randomly doodle or make simple things like avatars or signatures. Just playing around with brushes sometimes helps too.

    One last technique I sometimes use is to lay back and try to clear my mind. Let it drift. Many of my ideas have come to me this way.

    Art-block is not an easy thing to deal with and everyone handles it differently so it is really difficult for me to know how to help you. The examples I gave, always work for me but they may not be of any use to you...though I sincerely hope they do help you.

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    Vanilla Cupcake

    Otakuite+ | Posted 05/31/13 | Reply

    Aww~ Hifsa! I hate that feeling: I call it Art Block but meh.

    Usually when this happens, I find quotes. Weird but yeah. I just go on google and find quotes and I get my inspiration from there. If that doesn't help I go find scans or renders. Renders are my fave to find cause they are already nicely cropped with no sharp edges. A render or scan might spark something~ Or, like Darkarax said, listen to music. I think it's better to listen to the radio than your IPod cuz you'll never know what song they'll play
    I hope my techniques help and good luck!

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    Resident Dark Lord (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/31/13 | Reply

    I'm kind of in the same boat as far as wallpapers go (inversely, my writing is going very well). Anyway, here are some things I do when I get stuck creatively.

    • Read a book or something.
    • Just veg out and watch T.V.
    • Try playing a game of some kind.
    • Listen to music. Sometimes a song I hear on the radio will inspire a wallpaper (like the one I just put up).

    I hope some of these suggestions help.


    The greatest fear is that of the unknown.

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    nimbusoak

    Senior Otaku | Posted 05/31/13 | Reply

    Well, I say this whenever friends ask for inspiration...make a Star Wars wallie. Sorry, I'm such a sci-fi nerd.