Mossery Inktober 2018

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Catch
@shotaminn

What helps you to finish a piece of art?

When I sketch something, I get really curious about how my drawing is going to turn out in the end. So it's thanks to my curiosity sometimes for helping me to finish my piece!

2

Ink
@jotakaillustration

What advice would you like to give to aspiring artists?

The best advice I can give is to work hard. Taking an hour or two a day to practice and discover new ways of drawing helps our personalities to become reflected in our illustrations. I think it's the best way for our work to be authentic.

3

Tainted
@_verdigo_

What do you do when you feel like quitting?

If the thought of quitting comes up, it's usually it’s a symptom of creative burnout, when I’ve pushed myself too much for too long and simply need a break. Guilt-free holidays are really important for everyone, so a week or two off usually does the trick! When I start to work again, I love to do what I call a ‘thrown paint’ piece, where I paint with no plans, just letting my instincts and creativity guide me. It’s fun to do and the outcome is always a happy surprise in one way or another!

4

Moon
@whamonster

What inspired you to start making art?

A little Japanese girl in a very colourful dress. Forreals. Back when I was 6 and still in kindergarten, I had a Japanese classmate who really stood out in the dresses she wore. And one day I saw her drawing and was completely mesmerized, and I decided that I wanted to do what she was doing. Fast forward 18 years: I'm now drawing for a living! I hope the girl who inspired me, wherever she is now, is also doing something that she loves and is happy.

5

House
@leighellexson

How did you develop your routine?

I developed my routine based on what time I feel most creative and fit the rest of my daily tasks around that. I make sure I have enough energy and take advantage of a creative mindset early in the morning to make art. Starting my day creatively makes it a lot easier to take on other types of work that aren't necessarily as fun! Though I am very flexible with my daily routine, my favorite way to start the day is art making.

6

Years
@meu.baba

What do you love the most about being in a creative community?

I’ve always fed off the positive energy of others, so for me to be surrounded by so many amazing artists always inspire me to create more frequently. My consistency with art really started when I discovered different online communities, where I shared art and view other inspirational ones. I think a supportive and creative community has always been essential to my passion and improvement for art.

7

Dive
@pepperdisco

Which areas in your art would you like to improve on and why?

I still have a long way to go when it comes to composition. Composition has this power to bring out emotions in your art and I think that's truly magical.

8

Missing
@chey.barton

Which areas in your art would you like to improve on and why?

I really want to improve on the composition and story-telling in my art — I want to create more complete, illustrative pieces and the only way I’m going to grow in that regard is to work on things outside my comfort zone. Confronting stuff you’re not good at is always uncomfortable and unnerving, but discomfort is necessary for growth and improvement! I have to remind myself that not everything I make has to be share-worthy. I’m allowed to make bad art in my quest for growth.

9

Bottle
@miniludvin

What do you do when you feel like quitting?

Struggling with doubts about your own work is something artists deal with on a daily basis. My self-care routine for these kind of moments includes: - making tea (lots of it) - going back to my basics: books and movies that made me want to be an artist in the first place - and watching again and again "Kiki's Delivery Service" and "Mimi o Sumaseba" from studio Ghibli. Those two films inspire me a lot about the creative process and how we can reconnect with our art and power."

10

Spark
@peach.milk.tee

What do you do when you want to share your art but you feel dissatisfied with it?

Most of time I feel dissatisfied with my artwork is when I'm not in the good mood or the drawing is truly not good enough. Sharing my artworks means a lot to me. It represents a part of myself (even when you don't know me) and encourages the other people, who is so in love with art but hasn't had the impulse to #justdoit. I just wait for the bad mood to overcome and press the share button, or simply re-draw it. Everything cannot be perfect, but it should be as good as it can be.

11

Suspend
@trickywagon

What do you do when you want to share your art but you feel dissatisfied with it?

I try to let go of any expectations I have for it. Sometimes we build up expectations of a piece's reception way before it's finished, so when the final result does not live up to our standards, we feel like we've let ourselves down. When this happens, I'll leave the art for a few days and often when it's time to share, I feel less attached to the process spent creating it. It helps me see more objectively, and triggers ideas for approaching a similar piece going forward!

12

Complete
@kasvei

What advice would you like to give to aspiring artists?

If we all followed the same set of rules we wouldn’t be this unique, so the best advice I can give is to learn the rules and break them. If we stay true to ourselves and make our own path we will get where we need to be.

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Ocean
@mcmintea

What do you do when you feel like quitting?

Take a break! Step away from whatever it is that is giving you a hard time, go outside, take a walk, get some fresh air. Wanting to quit is never a great feeling, so I like taking a step back and rethink of a solution to the immediate problem.

14

Cadence
@glaciesclover

How did you discover your style?

For me, finding my style was primarily about drawing a lot! By drawing (and basically practicing), I was able to find tendencies that I had when it came to portraying certain components. Over time, I was able to build up and refine these tendencies, as well as adjusting them to my tastes and skills as they changed as well. I think that I 'discovered' my style around a year or so after I was drawing really frequently, and have been refining it ever since.

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Seep
@polamelia

How did you discover your style?

I learned from my friends and my favorite artists, books, films, food, and music. Also from all the projects I've handled, I put all my likes and experiences into my drawings. There are times when we struggle, thinking our style looks similar to others', but it's part of the progress. I think style is not limited to visuals, but it also includes concept, story-telling, composition, and more. Don't be afraid to make art that you're not used to, because it'll help develop your style. I'm still learning now!

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Teeth
@pottetto

How did you discover your style?

I've never really thought that I had my own art style until someone said that they liked my style, haha. I think that along the years of making art, I just combined everything that I like drawing into my work and it slowly became my own. I don't think anyone should be pressured into finding an art style, just draw what you like and sooner or later it'll come naturally.

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Heavy
@rvsalochka

What helps you to finish a piece of art?

I tend to criticize my pieces too much, and while I'm painting something new, I always worry that what I'm doing is not good enough or that somehow I'm not seeing what's wrong with it. At times like these, I try to just enjoy the process, understanding that nothing can be perfect, and that as long as I'm growing and learning, everything is okay! Knowing when and where to stop is very important—I used to struggle with this a lot and would take ages to finish one piece. But changing my mentality has done wonders!

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Shimmer
@lovesoup

What advice would you like to give to aspiring artists?

Keep drawing! I find that the best way to improve and to overcome artist’s block is to draw everyday. The more often I draw, the more I exercise the creative part of my brain and the more ideas I seem to have. Even if it seems hard at first and you’ve no idea what to draw, draw an object, draw something you see. It doesn’t have to be perfect or pretty, it just needs to become a habit. Most of all, have fun!

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Weightless
@kamerim11

How do you motivate yourself to keep to your routine?

I like to start and finish the day with meditation and a physical routine. Stretching / yoga helps to energize my body, which suffers from sitting in the same position for many hours. I enjoy making art every day, but finding something new inside of your own mind takes a lot of energy and can be very exhausting. Meditation puts me at ease, helps restore my energy and inspiration levels for a new creative day. Never forget that food and exercise have great influence on your creativity.

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Emit
@neokirii

What do you do when you want to share your art but you feel dissatisfied with it?

Sometimes I can find the art I made is not good enough, but all I have to do is just share it! That way I can see how people respond to it and find something worth to know about my own work. Don't hesitate to show your works, feedbacks are important for all artists out there in order to improve <3

21

Sign
@siobhanchiffon

Which areas in your art would you like to improve on and why?

I would love to improve on compositions, and create inviting spaces in the future. I love creating artwork that people want to include themselves in, either with a charming character or comforting color scheme, and I would love for people to feel themselves within a piece. To have that kind of resonation would be wonderful.

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Murmur
@hitorykae

What inspired you to start making art?

When I was a kid, my cousin once showed me her drawing of a married couple with a bunch of flowers beside them. The drawing is really cute. I remember feeling so inspired and wanting to draw like her so, from that day i start drawing everyday. I have been making arts for 10 years now and i'm really happy about it. Thanks to her, I found out that making arts is something that i need in my life!

23

Contender
@khudeejuh

How do you motivate yourself to keep to your routine?

I love browsing through other artist works to find inspiration when I’m feeling lost and uninspired.Experimenting with different styles and techniques also makes my whole art experience more fun and interesting! Of course, putting aside time for other hobbies and rest is also key to keeping an artist feeling fresh and motivated.

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Flicker
@lanajay_art

What helps you to finish a piece of art?

For me art is about the process, I love planning a piece and taking my time to make it! I also love the feeling of completion when I look at my page and it’s done. I often enjoy making the piece more than the final result, haha! so I guess i think more about the act of making art than the finish product.

25

Prick
@angelynpeh

How did you develop your routine?

At the moment my routine is definitely based on how much free time I have, so most of my art is done on the weekend. I’ll plan in advance over the week and judge how much energy I have to tackle bigger pieces on Saturday or if I need to take a day to rest and then get working on Sunday. Routines are essential for growth, but so is flexibility and finding ways to make it work on the fly.

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Stone
@sibylline_m

What helps you to finish a piece of art?

Seeing the works in progress - the process, is always the most interesting part for me. The curiosity of seeing the finished piece, seeing the shapes and colors come together and create one illustration - and using my favorite mediums help me finishing a piece of art. And sometimes, taking a break from drawing helps a lot too!

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Arm
@motekill

What inspired you to start making art?

My sister is the one who inspired me to start making art. I've always been her biggest admirer, and when I saw her drawing when I was little, I felt like I had to do it too. I think it was also one of the biggest things that brought us together, and to this day, she keeps encouraging me to continue my path as an artist!

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Float
@salmonella_fish

How do you motivate yourself to keep to your routine?

I don’t have any special tricks to keep to my routine. I simply find it fun, which I suppose is the trick. In order to be your most productive self, I believe you need to spend some time to get to know yourself and how you work: what you find fun, what you want to do, and how much you can work before burning out. Sometimes, it’s doing the same things at the same time everyday; other times, it may be resting before long-term fatigue set in. The best thing you can do is keep yourself engaged and entertained with your work!

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Cascade
@art.by.ratna

How did you develop your routine?

As an artist who’s more inclined towards realism painting, I would say that my routine was developed by the hours of the day. I usually sketch in the evening where I only need the perspective and proportions of the subject to be precise and on the next day, I begin to paint with the colours I’ve swatched and mixed. By sketching at night, I’m able to get a full 6-8 hours of painting during the day.

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Fade
@izunee

What do you love the most about being in a creative community?

I think sharing art with so many amazing people from around the world, while seeing their creativity and kindness, is such a lovely feeling! Being in this community makes my days brighter and motivates me to keep going, never giving up on what I enjoy — drawing! I want to inspire and motivate people as a 'thank you' to all the amazing artists I've met through social media, mainly because I look at artworks of others and think, 'This is so beautiful, I want to draw like that, or even better!' and so I sit down and practise.

31

Fall
@karolinepietrowski

What advice would you like to give to aspiring artists?

Nothing comes from nothing: every artist has to live for what they do. They have to have fun, learn, try things out, and get up again and again if things don't work out the way they want them to. Making mistakes and falling down are part of it. But it's the motivation and willpower to stand up again that makes an artist. Even if things don't go the way you want, take a short break and start again. It'll all work out again and you'll get better and better. :)