Of all the things I have no patience for.....

[Kylnncryth]

it is trying to sketch out my 'sonna. I don't know why I get so aggravated with myself over this fact but just get a we bit crazy when the sketch comes out looking like a 3 year old drew it. Maybe I have to just abandon all hope of ever recovering the "artistic talent" I had when I was younger and have Kylnn forever locked in my mind never to see the light. *sigh* Oh well maybe I can get some help with this at some point in the future (next couple of months) as it stands currently I lack the monetary means to travel to Vancouver (or any of the lower mainland).

It's just so frustrating knowing that I have drawings/paintings that I have sold in the past floating around out there and as of today I can barely manage to doodle a stick figure properly.  >:(

[lindel]

In a way I understand how you're feeling. I have no problem drawing other dragons it seems but the minute I try to draw lindel I am never pleased with the result. I thought maybe it's because of the feathers, but I've drawn a few birds that looked just fine.
I'm going to use the whole feathered arm-wing excuse until I figure it out. I know it is overused but keep practicing and don't give up. Soon that talent will return. for now draw simple things that make u happy

[Samurai Kai]

I know the feeling, but it is something that takes incredible patience. It is possible but it takes a dedicated mind to, and you have to overlook your frustrations to get to where you want to, if you want it bad enough that is. I gave up. I know I could have the skill if I wanted to but I don't want it as bad. D:

[ppakky]

Learn to draw and scrap.

It should take ten minutes to draw a coherent picture. If you're unhappy with how the picture turned out, delete it. Why? Because you're learning concepts and techniques to be used on the fly.

VARIETY is very important to self discovery. There's tons of styles I've practiced from complex graphite portraits to MSPaint Fantasies, but I took them all on the concept that I'll only spend a desirable amount of time compared to the product produced.

You also got to realize, most art is bullshit. Building concept is a WAY more important practiced technique.
Stick men can be more comprehensive then someone spending 19hr+ on digitally altering a image.

Here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fast+street+artist
Check the list ( I hope your browser allows Youtube)
These people didn't get this way by primping and preening every mistake. They got that way by; some passed on knowledge, intentional experimentation, and probably a lot of mistakes that they learned to develop into intricate works of art. Learn from mistakes, and try it again.

The thing is, you can start out with a scene in your mind. But if you get part ways and start getting frustrated in how curves don't seem to line up, or proportions seems off, Don't start erasing sections over and over again because they weren't in 'your dream plan'. Just finish the picture as much as you can, get silly, maybe it'll develop into something so distant from your first goal, that it'll bring some alter fantasy into your creation. Have fun in the ability to rapidly create and destroy. Art shouldn't be a labor.

Trust in yourself as an artist. Be instinctive. Be a Phoenix.
What you draw now is just a lesson for your next picture to take a hold of.
10 minutes, if you don't have a coherent concept at that point, start fresh, start from a different pose. Your art will breathe life..of instinct.

[ppakky]

You wouldn't throw a ball, then in mid flight, try to alter it's trajectory to get a good pitch.

You accept that it's had it's chance, you try to learn from it, and then you try it again.

Art. It's in you. Don't be afraid to start fresh. Don't be afraid to try things over again.

[Kylnncryth]

@Lindel and Samurai Kai, I appreciate the empathic comments. Sometimes the simple fact of knowing I am not alone in my feelings of frustration on not being able to draw my 'sonna is enough for me to get over this self made barrier.  ^.=.^

@ppakky: You have some valid points that you have made and given me a few things to think about for the next time I sit down to draw. I shall get around to that youtube video at some point some today.