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Turq

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    8:23 PM, Sunday April 27th 2025

    Thanks a lot, I'll make sure to check it out.

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    2:44 AM, Thursday April 24th 2025

    I was actually wondering the exact same question, but a bit differently. I was especially confused on which exercises should be considered warm-ups, and how much to do them. I recently completed the 250 box challenge, and they said to add the exercise on boxes 151-250 to my warm-up pool. But, what is my warm-up pool exactly? I hope you or some others can answer some of my questions, and I hope I can answer some of yours.

    • Materials: I believe they should be the same as what you use for the Drawabox lessons; printer paper, a ruler, and a fineliner.

    • Time: Since they are called warm-ups, I believe you should do these before working on lessons or challenges to "warm up."

    (idk what to do for quantity)

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    2:30 AM, Thursday April 24th 2025

    Thanks a lot, and I apologize for the mistakes.

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    2:29 AM, Thursday April 24th 2025

    Thanks a lot, I really needed to hear that. I haven't been doing a lot of 50% drawings lately and I don't know how to force myself to do it. I know it will be helpful in the long run but I just can't manage to sit and let my mind leak onto the page. I'm bombarded with questions in the process, some being: Why can't I think of anything? Why is it so bad? Why is it not working? Why don't I know how to draw this? Any bad drawings I make make me so frustrated I rip it out, throw it away, and cry for like an hour. I don't know how to get out of this mindset, but I know I need to get out of it soon.

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    11:53 PM, Monday March 24th 2025

    Wow, I love this concept! I can't wait to see the others as you progress!

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    11:49 PM, Monday March 24th 2025

    Thanks a lot! I'll make sure to keep this in mind.

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    11:31 PM, Wednesday March 12th 2025

    thanks a lot!

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    11:31 PM, Wednesday March 12th 2025

    thanks for the support!

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    12:07 AM, Tuesday March 11th 2025

    its only sketchy because i havent learned how to digitally paint yet. i got this tablet in january i think and only really started using it in march (this month). I would love any advice you can give

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    12:30 AM, Friday March 7th 2025

    My opinion is that you should start from the beginning, because you may have become rusty over those months. But, the "intended" way to learn the course is to take as long as you need. This time, make sure to take breaks when frustrated, complete only what is required (not grinding), and try to enjoy the process. Do not push yourself, as to not get burned out like before. This is why Uncomfortable implemented the 50% rule, to allow yourself to play while also getting rid of anxiety and ego. Good luck and have fun!

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