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GAH! I've lost my drawing mojo and I'm trying to get it back. I'm still drawing, but something is still missing. What is it?! Maybe this meme will help?

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Michael Turner: He has been a huge inspiration and influence in my drawings. Fathom issue #2 was my first comic book. I remember gazing at the purple cover as I walked passed the window display. It was like one of those moments in the movies where boy and girl fall in love at first sight. Well, most gals get a boyfriend at 16, I got comics.

Music: The main fuel that helps me work. A lot of the ideas I get come form listening to music. I like all kinds, and I mean all kinds - rock, swing, classical, folk, metal, bhangra, etc. There are days when I can't stand a certain genre and need to switch to another.

William Bailey: One of my biggest influences when I was still oil painting. Unfortunately I don't have those paintings anymore, not even a photograph. Ah well, sometimes life forces a fresh slate for good reason. I love his quiet tones and smooth velvet texture, a quality I try to apply in my digital works.

Horses: Before I learned how to draw people, I drew horses. Even today, I approach drawing the human body as how I draw horses and always include these elements: strong chest, great legs, a nice round full butt and a gorgeous mane... I mean, hair.

Vermeer: I love his use of light and the quietness of his paintings. Actually, I just really love Dutch paintings. Something about the blue.

Awesome cinematography: You know how it goes when you're watching a movie that looks great at every angle. It's like an inspiration tidal wave. Hmmm... I haven't seen anything that excited me at the cinema lately. Maybe that's why I'm in a rut.

Joe Madureira: Battle Chasers was the second comic book series I collected after Fathom. Anime and Manga never sank its hooks into me (Studio Ghibli is an exception) but Madureira's work had a great mix of eastern and western styles that I found very appealing. Of course, his dynamic battle sequences are always impressive.

Period romance movies: Especially the Jane Austen ones. The lighting and composition of each scene is just like a painting. The handsome and witty gentlemen are a welcomed treat too.

Monkey Island: "You fight like a cow!" ... Monkey Island is just awesome. That's all that needs to be said.

Dance: There's nothing more expressive than watching the body of a dancer. Having danced when I was younger, it has helped me become more aware of body language in my drawings.

Disney: Their animated films have always been an inspiration. Tarzan being my favorite.

Tim Schafer: Game designer and awesome writer! He has amazing wit and a great sense of humor. Even reading his blog inspires me. Yea, I'm a fantard. I loved his work on Grim Fandango.

Adam Hughes: No one draws Catwoman like Mr. Hughes! And even better that his version of Selina Kyle looks like Audrey Hepburn. I love how he draws women - strong and gorgeous. His style is one I truly admire and often spend much time studying his pieces. I've still got a long way to go.

Description
GAH! I've lost my drawing mojo and I'm trying to get it back. I'm still drawing, but something is still missing. What is it?! Maybe this meme will help?

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Michael Turner: He has been a huge inspiration and influence in my drawings. Fathom issue #2 was my first comic book. I remember gazing at the purple cover as I walked passed the window display. It was like one of those moments in the movies where boy and girl fall in love at first sight. Well, most gals get a boyfriend at 16, I got comics.

Music: The main fuel that helps me work. A lot of the ideas I get come form listening to music. I like all kinds, and I mean all kinds - rock, swing, classical, folk, metal, bhangra, etc. There are days when I can't stand a certain genre and need to switch to another.

William Bailey: One of my biggest influences when I was still oil painting. Unfortunately I don't have those paintings anymore, not even a photograph. Ah well, sometimes life forces a fresh slate for good reason. I love his quiet tones and smooth velvet texture, a quality I try to apply in my digital works.

Horses: Before I learned how to draw people, I drew horses. Even today, I approach drawing the human body as how I draw horses and always include these elements: strong chest, great legs, a nice round full butt and a gorgeous mane... I mean, hair.

Vermeer: I love his use of light and the quietness of his paintings. Actually, I just really love Dutch paintings. Something about the blue.

Awesome cinematography: You know how it goes when you're watching a movie that looks great at every angle. It's like an inspiration tidal wave. Hmmm... I haven't seen anything that excited me at the cinema lately. Maybe that's why I'm in a rut.

Joe Madureira: Battle Chasers was the second comic book series I collected after Fathom. Anime and Manga never sank its hooks into me (Studio Ghibli is an exception) but Madureira's work had a great mix of eastern and western styles that I found very appealing. Of course, his dynamic battle sequences are always impressive.

Period romance movies: Especially the Jane Austen ones. The lighting and composition of each scene is just like a painting. The handsome and witty gentlemen are a welcomed treat too.

Monkey Island: "You fight like a cow!" ... Monkey Island is just awesome. That's all that needs to be said.

Dance: There's nothing more expressive than watching the body of a dancer. Having danced when I was younger, it has helped me become more aware of body language in my drawings.

Disney: Their animated films have always been an inspiration. Tarzan being my favorite.

Tim Schafer: Game designer and awesome writer! He has amazing wit and a great sense of humor. Even reading his blog inspires me. Yea, I'm a fantard. I loved his work on Grim Fandango.

Adam Hughes: No one draws Catwoman like Mr. Hughes! And even better that his version of Selina Kyle looks like Audrey Hepburn. I love how he draws women - strong and gorgeous. His style is one I truly admire and often spend much time studying his pieces. I've still got a long way to go.