Hobby exploits 2020 and onward
I lost my mojo
Well, I had a very slow quarter. In August and September I only pulled two models off. Among kids and wife around 24/7 and a university course I enrolled to, I had very little time, but what actually killed my fun was that model bellow. When I was painting her she looked ok, I was happy, but the photos show all the shortcomings and really broke my resolve to paint more. I think I lose eyesight faster than before.
That being said, I like the model very much, I actually printed her again to repaint under better circumstances.
To double-check on my abilities, I then did a fast job on that one, which only proved my burnout was a real thing.
EDIT: I forgot about one more painted around the same time as the other two.
I know when I loose my mojo I watch some movies for me it’s samurai films . Maybe watch some sci-fi that might help.
Funny you say that, I’m like 4h in my 6th or 7th screening of old TV series titled Shogun based on Clavel’s book under same title (I love the book as well). Honestly, I think what I really need is some time in less crowded space – that restricted movement and closed schools (in the spring) and offices really took toll on my sanity.
I hate burn out but it happens for a reason. I find I get it back when I am not trying to get it back anymore. These all do look great though!
Hi @soapdodger, thanks for the good word mate.
As for my situation, I had similar experience as you describe, this, however, is different. I still have fun painting and want to do it, but am so fed up with daily routine that in the end find it hard to focus on hobby even when I have time.