Is it normal to draw something over and over again?

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So I was drawing this tropical waterfall scene over and over again until I finally achieved a drawing that is the closest I've got it to being perfect. However, I still have a burning desire to draw it over again until I achieve perfection. I feel that by achieving perfection I will derive pleasure from it and with that great self-satisfaction. However it has been mentally draining: this concern with perfectionism. Is it normal to keep drawing something until you get it right? Is this compulsion? Or is this just normal perfectionism? Help!

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  • tattooartist
    9 years ago

    Work on other pieces to keep your skills well rounded.you wouldn't want to be able to draw a waterfall perfectly but not be able to draw a building or portrait.then return to the waterfall, who knows while on breaks you might learn a new skill to add to ur tropic scene

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  • tattooartist
    9 years ago

    I'm a photorealistic artist. I know the drive of perfection. Of course its draining. A bit of advice is, take a break. Keep the piece visible to you but work on different pieces, then after a week or so go back to the topical waterfall with fresh eyes.try a gridding method if u have too, experiment. As artist,even when u reach perfection,you wont really be satisfied, because your skills will continue to evolve, and things that were incredible and unachievable last week are flawed,dull,too perfect, lifeless etc next week

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  • ichigomousy
    9 years ago

    my friend she keeps drawing kurby

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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago

    Thank you tattoo artist. This is the best advice I've received. I know that perfectionism is a key thing for tattoo artists. And rightfully so. It has to be perfect if it's going on someone's body:) This makes me feel completely normal for having a perfectionistic drive. It makes perfect sense to take a break from things. I've had a break from drawing it and more time to think about it. Thanks for your advice! What is your e-mail address? We can network.

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  • Maneek
    9 years ago

    happens bro ..

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  • TheOneWhoComesFromEnordro
    9 years ago

    Yep. The more you draw something, the better you get and the greater your art is. But that could be said for alot of things.

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  • seakelp
    9 years ago

    Pursuit of quality is a useful trait to have, OP. Keep with it.

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  • Pika-girl
    9 years ago

    Normal. Of course you want ot to be perfect! Anyway, it's like there's no rule for doing that.

    Tip: But also, if it doesn't look perfect, this is where editing comes in.

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