Corporea Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 I think so- I went to dick blick and just ordered a set of WN series 7. What a lovely day! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klarg1 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Oh, we can get sable brushes again? I have never had significant trouble finding sable brushes online, but, yes. My understanding is that the supply hiccups in the U.S. are being dealt with better than they used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extrabio47 Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Sir Dibblet, our UK friends call this funk, "a visit from the black dog." I think we all get it from time to time. Everybody seems to have a different way of sending it packing, and what works for me probably won't work for you. To me, painting is a form of meditation; a way to concentrate fully on this one thing, and tune out the world. The simple act of painting is the destination, and not the journey if that makes any sense at all. For you, it may be exercise, a good book, or maybe something as simple as painting something different. So hang in there Pal. You're not alone in this, and the black dog will run away soon. It always does. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keianna Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 As with most creative endeavors, I find that when I am stressed, one adult beverage or so actually helps steady my hands and get me in the zone. Now when you realize that you are having trouble with the base coats it's time to stop, one or the other (usually for me it's just time for bed!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glitterwolf Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 So change your goals. Instead of trying to paint something specific, make what you are doing the goal. Try speed painting a mini in 30 minutes, with random colors. That's the goal - not to make it look a specific way, or to adhere to some specific style or method, just to be done in 30 minutes. I can attest that this is very relaxing and surprisingly fun. You could also try painting things in silly ways, like all pink, with glitter, as clowns, or do finger painting (finger painting results have been posted in the show off forums). Painting a dire wolf as a clown wolf was good silly fun, and I didn't have to worry about it not being "perfect". Clown dire wolves are also pretty scary, btw Could I have a word with you young lady??? Painting a Wolf like a Clown!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knarthex Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Been there, done that... It was only a puppy though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxstyles Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 One thing that seems to help in this situation (other than everything else mentioned already) is to paint something for a friend. It takes the pressure off because it for someone else -- this is especially true if they are NOT a game or painter. They are usually really impressed by any paint job so its a great energy booster. Another thing that tends work for me is to try a speed paint challenge -- usually 10 minutes or so -- where the only goal is to get paint on the miniature. I have even gone so far as to limit my paint to 3-4 random colors and given myself 10 minutes. On last thing that has worked for me was to go to the local game store and teach beginners how to paint. For whatever reason that chased the black dog away. Good luck and remember if you are just getting frustrated and its not fun, try something new. Max 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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