Reply To: Does anyone else feel constantly dissatisfied with their work?

@tbrbn Phew, that’s a relief. That’s also true, it’s just in the moment I don’t really think about the time and effort put into their craft, just what’s in front of me, which is my own fault.

1. Glad you mentioned that ’cause that’s what I’m doing right now. My latest project was a big (for my standards) scene and now I’m working on a small sculpted model. It’s a really refreshing pace.

2. This is something I need to learn. When I get a project in front of me I go full throttle until it’s done. Admittedly I have been stretched for time recently so I haven’t had much choice other than to throw myself into it but at least I realise how important that self reflection is, even if it’s happening after I finish the project.

3. Another thing I need to learn. So far I’ve only given up on one project and that was due to the vehicle modeling class starting and needing to focus on that instead. Don’t want it to get to the point that I’m forcing myself to work on something I hate simply to see it through.

4. I think I’m doing this, in my latest render I wrote a list of things I intend to improve. It’s admittedly a rather vague list but I believe it’s a decent enough start.

5. Ties into the 3rd point as well. The only times I can say where I haven’t been having fun are when I first try something new without proper guidance and get frustrated, though usually after a couple hours I have it down and it’s fun again. Unless it’s volumetrics, then their gargantuan render times make me sad always.

Thanks for the advice, it’s reassuring that you went through a similar process which helps reinforce its common nature. I appreciate the encouragement and have no fear, I’ll always be open for criticism!