Feeling is Just Not There.

I do so like to write on random topics, today I am writing about art blocks. Artists know them well, one day you pick up the pen or tablet and you realize...you cannot draw, or write, or do whatever it is you do. You can try but it never seems to be right and it just seems there is nothing left to draw, or perhaps you have lost it.

Many artists will recognize this feeling, this cringing feeling, but it will not last forever, albeit, it may last for a while, but the thing with inspiration and art is, you never know where inspiration will hit you, and in most cases it is likely to fall out of the blue and topple you over with great force so that your are rushing for pen and paper to get it down. It's a strange lifestyle yet we love it too much to give it up, even when it hurts us at times.
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It was a bit coincidental when I watched Kiki's Delivery Service, one of Miyazaki's films from Studio Ghibli. It has a very true message in there pertaining to things like 'art blocks'. Warning, for those who wish to see it or what not, spoilers are in order.

Basically, there is one part in the story when Kiki loses her magic and ability to fly, and it depresses her because well, it was her skill, it made her happy. Her friends suggest taking a break, and there is one friend who takes Kiki to her cabin in the woods, this friend is an artist and talks to Kiki about how she at times was unable to paint, but it comes back, think about why you do what you do,and for the time being, just admire the scenery or look around, you never know when inspiration will hit you again, don't give up and do not worry, just let it come and go.
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Motivational Message Aside, I am still seeking people for the Original Character Guild, named Citadel on Gaia online, still seeking members, sorry for my inactivity, contact me at alley-lion on gaia and tell me who you are and why you want to join and I'll do my best to assist you, thank you.

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In Works-
Four Settings Paintings:
Shadowtown-
Shadow King's Spire-
Elias' Palace-
Citadel/Cape Ca'drale

Characters:
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