When You Are Depressed, Make Something

Re:When You Are Depressed, Make Something by Question1101 on Tuesday January 10, 2017 @02:54PM (#13368332)

I think being able to draw would really make me happy but I just can't make it through those countless hours of deliberate practice I would need to put in before I can produce any worthwhile art.

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Re:When You Are Depressed, Make Something by mildbow on Tuesday January 10, 2017 @08:24PM (#13370984)

I've got talent w.r.t drawing. Never seriously practiced it. But, I've always been the "best" and have sold some skteches/paintings on etsy on the side.

So two things: 1. There are lots of areas where I suck: I just happened to get lucky with one thing. The point is I don't focus on what I lack, rather I focus on what I've got.

2. Ekh. What is worthwhile art? Anyone who seems my stuff at home is amazed. It's a great ego boost. But, I'm not Picasso. So really what's worthwhile to you? An ego boost? Maybe there are better ways to get it?

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Re:When You Are Depressed, Make Something by alimw on Tuesday January 10, 2017 @03:53PM (#13368882)

That's crazy talk. How good would you have to be before your work was "worthwhile" enough to make you happy?

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Re:When You Are Depressed, Make Something by Question1101 on Tuesday January 10, 2017 @04:26PM (#13369183)

It would just have to not look ridiculous.

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Re:When You Are Depressed, Make Something by alimw on Tuesday January 10, 2017 @06:03PM (#13370078)

It doesn't take long at all to teach the basic tricks of how to draw. Maybe find a short course of evening classes at your local college? And have fun :)

Edit: I hope that doesn't sound patronising, I am assuming you are a beginner but of course you might just be someone with impossibly high standards

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