Damn! I'm exhausted...

[chen]

Since the last few weeks I've been busy working among a bunch of school stuff, and this situation is not gonna change until the end of February. But now I feel totally exhausted, and even worse, I find myself loosing the interest of painting ... It's been several times that I dropped brushes not wanting to paint anything while I should have had time to paint a bit. Even simple mould line removing work or slight conversions appear demanding to me and quickly got me "bored". I hope it's only a temporary status because of stress but at least for this moment the unfinished figures on the workbench make me feel only more stressed. Oh I beg your excuse for my senseless complain here.

[M. Hazelton]

Its okay man! We're with you!

[Fenton]

To be honest, and I think I can talk for everyone here, well at least myself I can go through 2 to 3 months at a time without picking up a brush.. the good news is that it always passes

[dutchboyinohio]

Yep, I agree with Fenton on that one (and you all know how little I've posted lately ). For me it's usually a matter of just getting started on something, and before you know I'm still painting 4 hours later.... So chen, no worries, it'll get better.

[ModernKiwi]

Yes don't stress about it Chen. One day soon, out of the blue inspiration will strike and you will feel the need again. I had the same problem for about 6 weeks late last year and now I feel much better.

[musketier]

I think we have all been there and not to worry something will come along and inspire you. Like everyone has said stressing about it is not going to help. Take a break its o.k. its not like the figures are going anywhere
watch a movie read a book or magazine,hang out with your buddies. that always helped me.

[Susofrick]

Been there several times, even threw away figures 'cause I didn't believe I would ever paint again. But here I am, trying to paint every Sunday morning. I think and hope you'll be back.

[Paul]

And here I am thinking if I don´t paint something practically everyday I´m loosing it!! I use it as a form of therapy, calm down, have my own space for a while, even if what I´m painting is absolute S**T.

But if you have more important things to get out of the way eg; School then I´d get down to that. Don´t burn the candle at both ends, like Musketier says, the bods aren´t going anywhere

@Suso, don´t throw them away, I´ve got plenty of room

[Helveticum]

DON'T GIVE UP CHEN!!!
....I just came out of a similar situation you're in.........It took me nearly a year to get back on track.

Be patient...it's just a moment......sooner or later you'll find the joy of this hobby again.....believe me!!

Hold on mate!!

Alex

[chen]

Thank you so much for your encouragements, mates. I'm eager to death to take a break in the end of February. I hope I can refind the mood to get my other JGSDF soldiers and KFOR germans painted then.

BTW, Paul you are too harsh to your figures.

[Martin]

Hi Chen,
Cheer up, mate!
It's a sour apple you have to bite through.
After rain you'll get sunshine.
Before you'll even know it is March!

[west1871]

Hang in there mate Its only five Fridays till the end of Feb Sometimes a break is good,gives a new prospective on things.You will soon get back to knocking out great figures that we will all look forward to ripping off,copying and wishing we could paint like that

[Mai Strac]

Don't worry mate, sometimes it happens!

[Peter]

Take a deep breath and relax Chen. I've been true this to, and after reading a good book, seeing a good movie and some relaxing walks, I found back pleasure in painting.

[chen]

Thank you mates. You all are so kind.