I've lost my motivation to do artwork. I have no reason to make 3d models. Not yet willing to give up the skill, I decided to open this thread.

The thing that was my motivation was making 3D games with Godot. Now I don't know if I want to continue with those. I am at the same time trying to find motivation, trying to avoid using profit as the reason.

-Edit- godotforums.org is still telling me my account is suspended because of possible hijacking.

    newmodels That's something I know, it could be either you reach a point when you need to do something else, or you just need to make 3D models for the sake of it, there are website like turbosquid (if it still have the same name) especially to share 3D models with or without UV, textures, etc for free or not, this could give you a little kick where you may think it is needed to go on.

    On the other hand, motivation doesn't come from outside, it comes by making what you want/need to do initially, you could give it a try: start creating a model you would like or something you have never tried before or even using a different tool, learning different techniques, whatever.
    Or just launch the modeler, let inspiration come to you and see what you'll come up with.

    It's by making something you'll become motivated to do it, not by being motivated to do it you'll do it, I know it's tricky and I'm still on this path. I guess it's quite like the famous blank page phase of writers.

    Last possibility would be to work with some other people who need 3D models for their games, maybe you just don't like making games after all, who knows ?
    Having some pressure could help to work on something, like what you're doing without even thinking of your feelings then feel motivated to work on models which would help others.

    newmodels -Edit- godotforums.org is still telling me my account is suspended because of possible hijacking.

    hopefully that's resolved now. I've just edited it to clear the text field.

    newmodels I've lost my motivation to do artwork. I have no reason to make 3d models. Not yet willing to give up the skill, I decided to open this thread.

    Sometimes it is good to take a break, maybe do a bit of something else. Why not experiment with some tool making or gameplay design?

    If it's in you, it will come

    This is called art block, it happens to everyone, I promise you, it's likely a sign you either need a break or to find something fresh to do. You get it every now and then and it's a feeling like even though you want to do something your brain just can't form an image and draw or model the way you did before. This is why I make sure when I start really getting serious about a project that I'm absolutely sure I'm crazy about getting it finished.

    So the motivation usually come after you start, when you get momentum. It's easy to get "writer's block" but you shouldn't let that stop you.

    On the other hand, you shouldn't force yourself. If you need a break, you need a break. I find watching a movie or playing a game sometimes gives me motivation as I want to emulate what I see from great artists.

    I think I will work on weaving for some time. I want to make shirts and jackets. I built my own weaving frame and it works good. Just trying to improve it by building a heddle for it. Waiting for parts in mail. I have a goal to build spinning wheels. I want to also spin wool. I have a drop spindle, but want to create spinning wheels. That is the thing I am motivated to do right now. Is make shirts and jackets.

    Maybe I'll return to the artwork from time to time. But not right now.

    newmodels

    -Edit- godotforums.org is still telling me my account is suspended because of possible hijacking.

    That's an easy one its problably because of the Cannabis leaf, on the picture of your avatar.
    You can't use Blasfemi / Cursing on this forums...
    Although recently... i think some of the Devs on github have been taking some of those Leafs...

      jonSS That's an easy one its problably because of the Cannabis leaf, on the picture of your avatar.

      That's an ivy leaf and it is most definitely not the cause.

      This is what a cannabis leaf looks like and it's 100% not what is in that user's avatar (nor do I think it would be a reason for suspension).

      LOL, no, but it could be. I live in Portland, Oregon, so weed is legal here (actually all drugs are). But I don't really smoke these days.

      You are right, the cannabis leaf looks like that. Much diferent than the leaf on the avatar picture.

      But some people might have diferent opinions.
      It could be a matter of knowing all the 'leafs' in the world.
      Or just use the right one 'ivy leaf'

      Wrost possibility if in 99% of the cases, people would say its a 'cannabis leaf' ( witch i dont believe it would ever happen )
      I dont think you would be able to do anything about it, to change it.

        If anyone is smoking weed it's you, dude. That makes no sense.

        I am allergic to marijuana. But I can have delta-8 flower. Also marijuana is illegal here, but delta-8 is legal. At least for now. I might have some delta-8 flower this afternoon.

        delta-8 flower it must be like Tea ? I think you re doing great i used to drink 10 / 15 coffees a day, and i seriously dont recommend cofee to anyone. The whole coffee VS tea thing, must be traditional English man vs American man habits.

        If anyone is smoking weed it's you, dude. That makes no sense.

        I wish... iam a heavy smoker ( West tobacco )... The more stupid things i hear the more my levels of nicotine keep rising ( hey at least i dont get motivation blanks )... But Yes tobacco addiction is wrost than weed... but i dont know about coffee, i think its the wrost c***t anyone can take.

        Why only 3D models? Do you do 2D artwork

        jonSS Fortunately, newmodels didn't put a hemp leave as avatar (for those who don't know it, hemp is the same family of plants as cannabis and leaves looks very much the same, it is pretty popular where I leave and used in many applications like building insulation and there are a lots of wild growing plants around even in the middle of forest area).

        With all these off-topic messages, I hope you are now back on track and get your inspiration back, like leaves artwork 🙂.

        Delta-8 is thc. Delta-9 THC is what is found from fermentation marijuana. Delta-8 is produced from CDB oil. You can learn about it from fernvalleyfarms.com There is also delta-10. It too is produced chemically. Both delta-8 and delta-10 are found naturally nature, just in low percentage.

        I started out doing digital painting as it was recommended as the starting point for doing sculptures. I then started making the 3d models and decided I like the 3D artwork the best. I would still use 2D for art studies, things like anatomy and creatures. And of course making creature and character designs.