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10:06 AM, Saturday June 12th 2021

I think they forgot to mark your lesson as complete with their critique. I just made a critique that marks it as complete. If two people agree with me you should be good to go. If that doesn't work I don't know what else it could be.

I hope this helps!

5:32 AM, Sunday June 13th 2021

Thanks for replying the question as well as for the critique and it worked. It serves as a little boost and motivation for me now thats why I asked. I have another question too even after folllowing the 50% rule sometime I feel a bit bored doing it, is it normal or am I forcing myself?

7:12 AM, Monday June 14th 2021

That more or less been my experience too.

I've had luck combatting the boredom by finding like-minded people on Discord. We go into a voice chat and all pick prompts/reference images then try to draw them while we talk. It has helped me stick with the 50:50 rule a bit more consistently.

I feel like part the reason for the 50:50 rule is so we can start working on our outlook and find the enjoyment of the process, appreciate the small wins, and find ways to apply the principles DaB to our own work.

Also, boredom isn't the end of the world. Going through life being entertained 24/7 isn't likely to give us the most fulfilling life. Sometimes you have to put down short term gratification for the sake of long-term goals. I feel like those accomplishments are going to stick with us longer.

8:07 AM, Monday June 14th 2021

Thanks for your reply. It gives me some clarity.

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