u/Illustrious-Car3728

I have a portfolio I need to submit to my college, so I'm focused on that.

I do have some pieces, but some of the great drawings (and other art) were destroyed.

Unfortunately, some of the leftover drawings were subpar. So, I would need to create 3-4 drawings over the summer (maybe some other pieces) for my portfolio.

I just want some exercises to help create a cool drawing that'll impress the admissions while learning from it.

Whether that is design thinking, thinking in terms of space, or my fundamentals are a little shaky.

Moreover, I have been thinking, I feel creatively bankrupt.

I realized that the very few ideas I have have not been performed as well as they could have been.

Sometimes, I miss the mark.

It could be because I have been burned out and have mental issues. Also, I'm sure doomscrolling and phone addiction don't help.

Do you have any books you enjoy that help boost or refresh creativity, design thinking for art (bonus points for film)? I'd appreciate it.

Additionally, books with drawing exercises to improve drawing skills are appreciated.

I'm a bit antsy as my prospects right now seem bleak, but I figure if I hear your stories, I could figure out my own path.

I know, as per my last posts in this subreddit, there are some skills I need to develop, especially with sound. This is a marathon, not a sprint.

I would like to hear the stories of your first film and your first big break.

Background:

I'm late with registering for classes since I was stressed out and burnt out with classes, affecting my financial aid.

One solution, as a film major, was to register for a documentary class.

I would like to be in the film industry as a director, DP, or scriptwriter of live action maybe even animation films.

I was wondering how those skills would transfer.