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Session Log - Week 7
1 min read
Total Time: 6h 37m
Preference: Shape/Volume
Strength: Basic Shapes
Improvement: Perspective
Notes: Rough start; Need to prioritize objectives.
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New Beginnings, Small Steps
3 min read
Hello my fellow deviants,
I believe it's a pretty good indication that I've not been active here in months, a year even! The simplest explanation is that drawing just isn't fun for me anymore. Maybe it was never fun and I did it to give form to the characters I'm always coming with; I'm not sure anymore. I've had so many accounts over the years and so many times where I "purged" my galleries because I couldn't stand looking at a gallery that was never updated in 6+ months. It doesn't matter if the work is terrible or not, what matters is it shows how pessimistic I have become. I actively avoid coming on dA these days unless I have something to post or to favorite the work of my wonderful friends, arguably it's often the latter.
After some careful thought, I've made the decision to take a final attempt at it. I feel my frustration towards the medium is misdirected, so I going to try again and again and again until I figure out what I want out of it. Frankly, I couldn't care less about how bad the first hundred or thousand will look. Enough is enough, this is my life and I want to enjoy it. I want to smash atoms together and watch blow up in my face, because it's not as fun to think about doing project as working on them.
For the people who made it this far, I appreciate your consideration and I promise I'm alright. It's going to be a slow start, and you probably won't see a lot of work very quickly. Nothing worth having is easy, right?
On another note, I feel I've lost touch with my group and what I had originally envisioned. I would like to extend my gratitude for those participating in it, but I feel it's time to rework it into a more compatible experience. I want to try an idea that isn't seen very often in other communities and see where it leads. Actions have to be considered beforehand before I commit to the concept, of course, so don't give this too much weight for now.
In closing, a big thank you to everyone who have stuck around on here and in my life. I know I can be difficult at times but I try my best to improve whenever I can. Until next time, byyyyye~!
I believe it's a pretty good indication that I've not been active here in months, a year even! The simplest explanation is that drawing just isn't fun for me anymore. Maybe it was never fun and I did it to give form to the characters I'm always coming with; I'm not sure anymore. I've had so many accounts over the years and so many times where I "purged" my galleries because I couldn't stand looking at a gallery that was never updated in 6+ months. It doesn't matter if the work is terrible or not, what matters is it shows how pessimistic I have become. I actively avoid coming on dA these days unless I have something to post or to favorite the work of my wonderful friends, arguably it's often the latter.
After some careful thought, I've made the decision to take a final attempt at it. I feel my frustration towards the medium is misdirected, so I going to try again and again and again until I figure out what I want out of it. Frankly, I couldn't care less about how bad the first hundred or thousand will look. Enough is enough, this is my life and I want to enjoy it. I want to smash atoms together and watch blow up in my face, because it's not as fun to think about doing project as working on them.
For the people who made it this far, I appreciate your consideration and I promise I'm alright. It's going to be a slow start, and you probably won't see a lot of work very quickly. Nothing worth having is easy, right?
On another note, I feel I've lost touch with my group and what I had originally envisioned. I would like to extend my gratitude for those participating in it, but I feel it's time to rework it into a more compatible experience. I want to try an idea that isn't seen very often in other communities and see where it leads. Actions have to be considered beforehand before I commit to the concept, of course, so don't give this too much weight for now.
In closing, a big thank you to everyone who have stuck around on here and in my life. I know I can be difficult at times but I try my best to improve whenever I can. Until next time, byyyyye~!
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Sad News... [Small rant included]
2 min read
It shouldn't come as any surprise that I don't often post my work on here, but if I was aware of the effects of the future I would have tried to be more active. My intuos4 has stopped working completely. I've tried everything; plugged it in the other port, uninstalled/reinstalled the drivers, nothing. It won't even do the blinking light thingy near the wheel when I tap the stylus.
5 years... 5 years of careful and gentle use and it dies just like that. I'm so upset, I feel like I wasted so much time and gain so little in return. I had plans, programs, work I wanted to do! Now I just don't want anything to do with it anymore. Life just keeps kicking me while I'm down. It's so frustrating when **** just never wants to work out for me. It was hard enough selling my scanner to cover the rent, but this... It feels like the last rope holding me here was cut. What a grand birthday present you dumped on me, It just makes me feel SO honored.
Screw it, I don't need the damn thing anyway. I'm done with graphic tablets. I'm going to keep drawing, keep filling sketchbooks with crap every month. Seems to be one of the only things I do good these days, besides work all day.. Sigh, just.. don't expect anything from me in the near future... I just need to work through some life problems.. Guess I need to do something with all this paper I have sitting around.
This is Sky, calling out to y'all...
5 years... 5 years of careful and gentle use and it dies just like that. I'm so upset, I feel like I wasted so much time and gain so little in return. I had plans, programs, work I wanted to do! Now I just don't want anything to do with it anymore. Life just keeps kicking me while I'm down. It's so frustrating when **** just never wants to work out for me. It was hard enough selling my scanner to cover the rent, but this... It feels like the last rope holding me here was cut. What a grand birthday present you dumped on me, It just makes me feel SO honored.
Screw it, I don't need the damn thing anyway. I'm done with graphic tablets. I'm going to keep drawing, keep filling sketchbooks with crap every month. Seems to be one of the only things I do good these days, besides work all day.. Sigh, just.. don't expect anything from me in the near future... I just need to work through some life problems.. Guess I need to do something with all this paper I have sitting around.
This is Sky, calling out to y'all...
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Thoughts on Today
2 min read
For those who are unaware, today is my birthday. Another year has passed, and with it comes further wisdom and understanding. I should be proud of what I've accomplished. I have a stable job now, new friends, a renewed appreciation for drawing. So there lies the question: Where do I go from here?
This is a question that plagues many creative people. Our creativity flows down so many avenues it can be difficult to stay focused on what matters to us. I have my share of demons when it comes to that, developing a number of stories at the same time without a clear idea of which to work on. I want to make this next year count for more than the one before. I will succeed and do work I am proud of. As an artist there is always the journey; stories I want to share, emotions I wish to convey, and a raging spirit that cannot be contained!
So please, my friends and fellow deviants, come on this journey with me. Embrace the infernos in our hearts, let's all continue moving forward with all the passion in our souls!!
As a ranting side note, I have to work on my birthday and my SmudgeGuards still haven't come in!! Grrr...
K I'm done byyyye~!
This is a question that plagues many creative people. Our creativity flows down so many avenues it can be difficult to stay focused on what matters to us. I have my share of demons when it comes to that, developing a number of stories at the same time without a clear idea of which to work on. I want to make this next year count for more than the one before. I will succeed and do work I am proud of. As an artist there is always the journey; stories I want to share, emotions I wish to convey, and a raging spirit that cannot be contained!
So please, my friends and fellow deviants, come on this journey with me. Embrace the infernos in our hearts, let's all continue moving forward with all the passion in our souls!!
As a ranting side note, I have to work on my birthday and my SmudgeGuards still haven't come in!! Grrr...
K I'm done byyyye~!
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Trials of the Working Class
3 min read
Welcome back, my fellow deviants! I sincerely apologize to all my watchers for my absence. Since I have started working (yay), my once free time has dissipated until further notice. Although I do enjoy my new job and the money's definitely nice, I do feel a sense of disappointment in myself for not being a little more proactive about improving my artwork/uploading content. Such is my blessing and my curse.
However, I have not halted in my quest become an artist worthy of my ambitions. My path to artistic badassry is as long as ever. My first tasks are to make time to draw before/during/after work, to be open to drawing a whole lot of crappy drawings before I finally get my footing, and of course making the process of drawing more enjoyable than the final product. I have betsyillustration to thank for that little piece of advice. Her latest journal is definitely worth a read if you feel like your struggling with finding your path again.
And now I wish to honor 4 deviants who continue to support my procrastinating arse:
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: Truthfully, thank you for being my friend for all these years. You always manage to put a smile on my face. I miss the old days and the fun conversations we had, but I'm glad to hear you are doing well and enjoying life. Don't give in and be the best you can! That is an order from your big bro, senpai!
: Dude, I am seriously proud that you are running your own group. I had plans to start my own groups years ago, but I felt it would bring too much pressure to my already stress-filled life. I'll get around to it eventually, though. As for the Month challenge, I am working on it when I can. But life and work come first, not a lot I can do about it. Thank you for you patience, I'll see what I can do.
: Although we never get any time to talk except through messages, I appreciate your friendship and enjoy seeing you grow as an artist and expanding your horizons.
: You have grown immensely as an artist, and my sincere congratulations to getting 100 watchers! That is a great feat for a learning artist. Just keep doing what you do and you'll have 200 or 300 in no time! Don't be afraid to enter contests or submit your work to groups. It's a good way to get a lot of exposure quickly, especially if you participate in OC tournaments. Anyways, keep up the good work and show me how good you can get!! 
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Anyways, thanks for coming to read my journal. I'll see you cats later!
With manliness un-ending,
Skylandyr
However, I have not halted in my quest become an artist worthy of my ambitions. My path to artistic badassry is as long as ever. My first tasks are to make time to draw before/during/after work, to be open to drawing a whole lot of crappy drawings before I finally get my footing, and of course making the process of drawing more enjoyable than the final product. I have betsyillustration to thank for that little piece of advice. Her latest journal is definitely worth a read if you feel like your struggling with finding your path again.
And now I wish to honor 4 deviants who continue to support my procrastinating arse:
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: Truthfully, thank you for being my friend for all these years. You always manage to put a smile on my face. I miss the old days and the fun conversations we had, but I'm glad to hear you are doing well and enjoying life. Don't give in and be the best you can! That is an order from your big bro, senpai! : Dude, I am seriously proud that you are running your own group. I had plans to start my own groups years ago, but I felt it would bring too much pressure to my already stress-filled life. I'll get around to it eventually, though. As for the Month challenge, I am working on it when I can. But life and work come first, not a lot I can do about it. Thank you for you patience, I'll see what I can do.: Although we never get any time to talk except through messages, I appreciate your friendship and enjoy seeing you grow as an artist and expanding your horizons.: You have grown immensely as an artist, and my sincere congratulations to getting 100 watchers! That is a great feat for a learning artist. Just keep doing what you do and you'll have 200 or 300 in no time! Don't be afraid to enter contests or submit your work to groups. It's a good way to get a lot of exposure quickly, especially if you participate in OC tournaments. Anyways, keep up the good work and show me how good you can get!! ----------------------------------------------------------
Anyways, thanks for coming to read my journal. I'll see you cats later!
With manliness un-ending,
Skylandyr
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