i make things as a hobby, whether it be bits of music, awful drawings, writing, whatever, and i find that i work best after admiring othersā art.
maybe it inspires me, maybe itās just how things work in my head, but i feel that art, or any sort of creation, comes from creation, and so, itās ALRIGHT to use something else as a reference point, or rather, consume something before you create!!
i like just sitting with something for a while, eventually something pops into my mind and gets my thoughts going. sitting with an instrument and messing around makes it easier to make something up, or scribbling makes it easier to think of what to draw.
also, doing whatās best for you, whether that be taking ages to come up with an idea, and even longer to see it through, or making lots in a small amount of time. YOU do whatever is best for YOU, and probably your sanity. just generally loll
have a lovely day slayyyy š