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If you read my last journal, you'd know that I was really excited to get back into drawing again after being inspired by the White Dingo Re-GZ from a gameplay video.
I was ready to finally start drawing again! I did some sketches, and I was preparing to get some more references...
And then my back went out. It happens every year or so when the weather gets cold. One time it was at a local Renaissance Festival when I grabbed a sword off a sword rack. One time it was in a theater while watching a movie while it was freezing and raining out. This time... I was doing my usual exercises at the gym (which I had been going to every day since January 1st) and WHAM. On my knees unable to get up.
So I've pretty much been bedridden this past week, unable to really do anything as my back heals.
I'll try to get back to work when my back decides it wants to start working again.
I was ready to finally start drawing again! I did some sketches, and I was preparing to get some more references...
And then my back went out. It happens every year or so when the weather gets cold. One time it was at a local Renaissance Festival when I grabbed a sword off a sword rack. One time it was in a theater while watching a movie while it was freezing and raining out. This time... I was doing my usual exercises at the gym (which I had been going to every day since January 1st) and WHAM. On my knees unable to get up.
So I've pretty much been bedridden this past week, unable to really do anything as my back heals.
I'll try to get back to work when my back decides it wants to start working again.
An end and a (new-ish) start
Hey all. Been a while. To be honest I haven't really touched my DA account in years and for pretty good reason. First was the artblock which I'm sure most of you noticed when my art started slowing to a crawl. Second... I really hate what DA has become. I may not be the best artist but all this AI garbage is driving me nuts. The latest fiasco with them promoting "AI Artists" over actual artists was pretty much the breaking point for me. So I've been putting it off but I'm planning on deleting my account. Not sure when, but certainly by the end of the month. I'll give a heads up a few days in advance. I've since moved to BlueSky if you want to follow me there- my art has changed a bit, but I still love the things I used to, and maybe if people pester me enough for certain things I'll consider drawing certain things again. I'll probably re-upload some of my art here to BlueSky. But not all of it since there's a lot of stuff I'm not happy with or just don't feel like
Thanks for the Birthday Wishes!
I know I've not been very consistent here on DA, but I just wanted to thank the commenters that left "Happy Birthday" on my page yesterday.
It was kind of a lonely birthday this year for me- it was the first year all my siblings are out of state (except one who still lives nearby but has cut social contacts) :( But it was still a nice quiet celebration.
I hope you all are well and are enjoying the summer.
Has it been that long...?
My last Journal was in April of last year? I'm sorry for being out of contact. I just haven't had anything to talk about, and I haven't done much in terms of artwork either.
My life is pretty stagnant right now. Just trying to take it one day at a time.
Fried emotional CPU
Sometimes I wonder why I still come here.
Most of my favorite artists are still alive and are still uploading awesome artwork. I envy them. I wish I had an ounce of their gumption. An ounce of their spark.
I keep having to respond to people responding to my old artwork. "NO. I DON'T want my art in YOUR PORN GALLERY. NO. When she said "Muffins" she meant FOOD. If she meant her kid it would imply CANNIBALISM. YES I'M POSITIVE HIS EYES ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BLUE. THIS ARTWORK IS NON-CANON. You can see in the description where I said its "non-canon!"
I'm tired. I'm tired and depressed. I don't know why you still watch me.
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My back's always been my weak point too. Never been to a Renaissance fair though. But I've always wanted to got t one