First of all, I think this is the 10 billionth time someone has made a topic here with "Satoshi Kamiya" in the title of it
Anywho, I've been working with Satoshi's book, and can't seem to finish any of the models (I could probably get through "Splash!" but I just don't like how it looks). Usually it's just one fold that I can't seem to figure out, and I get a little frustrated and give up. Should I persevere, and keep trying one until I get it, or just start with something simpler? (I do have some experience with folding)
origami is alot like math in the sense hat you first learn simple techniques and build upon what you have learned. learn how to do sink folds and squash folds and spread sinks and reverse folds and rabbit ears etc etc etc. just keep practicing. the models in satoshis book are beautiful and rewarding to fold. folding these models can be complicated but very educational. just keep trying and you will have many "AH HAAA" moments wher things sem to just work and make sense. especially the models in this book have great folding sequences that are boh challenging and fun. if you get suck on any particular models and steps.... you have plenty of help around here to guide you to completion. good luck and keep folding!
oh yeah....the first book i ever got was origami sea life by robert j lang. it was the best thing to ever happen to me. the book contains models ranging from simple(like the barnicle or starfish) to the super complex(hermit crab, lionfish, BLACKDEVIL ANGLER). that book tought me how to fold paper and gave me a solid foundation to move onto my second book...works of satoshi kamiya. i just love origami sea life so much that i always reccomend it whenever i can. good luck!
Sroge...If you are finding that a model is just too difficult to finish, the best thing you can do is put it down for awhile. If one step is hard, I would say persevere, but if you're finding that step after step has you stumped, it may be that the model is just too difficult for you at this point. Don't feel bad...you just need to work up to it. If you have a Flickr, or someplace else where we can see some models you have successfully folded, perhaps we can get an idea of where your skill level is and maybe get an idea of what kind of direction to suggest you take.
Thanks for the advice everyone And just a little bit ago I realized putting it down for a little while is usually a good idea. Literally, I put the paper down, and flipped through the book for a minute or two to look at other models (it was the Genuine Origami book). And I came back to the step I figured it out. I'll keep working at it
Oh, and sorry, I don't have a flickr. But here's some of the models I've successfully folded (they're a little all over the place, my local Library has a big origami selection)
-A few from videos on youtube (tadashi mori's hummingbird, lang's KNL dragon, lang's treefrog)
-Dolphin from the Origami Sea Life book
-Cow from Genuine Origami
I've folded others, but these are the most recent.
And just a little bit ago I realized putting it down for a little while is usually a good idea. Literally, I put the paper down, and flipped through the book for a minute or two to look at other models (it was the Genuine Origami book). And I came back to the step I figured it out. I'll keep working at it 
