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I read a couple of the Heralds of Valdemar novels by Mercedes Lackey last summer. They were okay, I would have fancied them much more if I had read them when I was 12. I couldn’t help but love the Companions though, especially the idea of them, that YOU could be especially chosen by one and he’d be bonded to you for life. I was likewise infatuated with the Dragon Riders of Pern books, which had a similar theme and those were books I did happen to read them when I was that young impressionable age of 12. Those are books I’ll never bother to re-read, it might ruin how special they were and how special they continue to be in my memories. Some things are better left alone, lest the memories be spoiled. I’m not 12 anymore, I’m a long way off from that, but deep inside there is still that little girl who loved animals and fantasy.
In other musings this is only the second complete piece of art I’ve completed this year that wasn’t a comic page. It’s been nearly 7 weeks since I drew anything at all. I guess you could say I’m suffering art block of sorts, but not really. It has more to do with a dissatisfaction I’m having with my art, they kind of art I’d like to be creating is just so out of reach for me because of lack of time to devout to it that I hardly feel like bothering with it at all. I can’t make it like I want so why try? Spending time on art means neglecting something else that needs to be done and so just ultimately results in stress. I’m really sad about the loss of the therapeutic benefit I used to receive when I worked on art, I miss it.
In other musings this is only the second complete piece of art I’ve completed this year that wasn’t a comic page. It’s been nearly 7 weeks since I drew anything at all. I guess you could say I’m suffering art block of sorts, but not really. It has more to do with a dissatisfaction I’m having with my art, they kind of art I’d like to be creating is just so out of reach for me because of lack of time to devout to it that I hardly feel like bothering with it at all. I can’t make it like I want so why try? Spending time on art means neglecting something else that needs to be done and so just ultimately results in stress. I’m really sad about the loss of the therapeutic benefit I used to receive when I worked on art, I miss it.
Category Artwork (Digital) / Animal related (non-anthro)
Species Horse
Size 600 x 600px
File Size 148.8 kB
I haven't had a chance yet to read her Valdemar Series but I have to say, you have excellent choice in author's. :3 Mind you, I'm still impressionable and daydreamy, even at 19. Anyway! This turned out to nice! I love the highlighting, but he looks so sad. I hope you can find more time for your artwork. I know I'm going to miss it as I go back to work.
Aw, I always love seeing new art from you. This is absolutely stunning; I love the sheen on the hooves, the lift and bend of the hocks - and of course, you do absolutely beautiful tack and the decorative braids in the mane. I've always thought the fact that you do tack on your horses is really special and lovely; you don't see it often in a lot of art, and the tiny little details like the stitching on the saddle and the lift of the blanket make it for me.
As for your frustration, I completely understand...
If I remember right, you recently opened/started your own business, right? Honestly, as someone else who has been in that boat, and in our particular regional area, I can say that the first two years are really the hardest. I completely ended up putting everything else on the back burner, sleeping, eating, breathing work... and during that time, it was really hard to motivate myself creatively, because it's mentally exhausting.
I found for myself that it was one of those things I had to say, "All right, me time," and sit down for half an hour on a regular basis, put on some headphones, give the dogs a chew to keep them occupied and draw a bit. I know there's a million things that need attention, but you'll find the theraputic part sneaks back, really.
Hang in, it'll come back, promise, and this is beautiful. Good to see you post new art!
As for your frustration, I completely understand...
If I remember right, you recently opened/started your own business, right? Honestly, as someone else who has been in that boat, and in our particular regional area, I can say that the first two years are really the hardest. I completely ended up putting everything else on the back burner, sleeping, eating, breathing work... and during that time, it was really hard to motivate myself creatively, because it's mentally exhausting.
I found for myself that it was one of those things I had to say, "All right, me time," and sit down for half an hour on a regular basis, put on some headphones, give the dogs a chew to keep them occupied and draw a bit. I know there's a million things that need attention, but you'll find the theraputic part sneaks back, really.
Hang in, it'll come back, promise, and this is beautiful. Good to see you post new art!
Thank you. I find tack and challenge, but not as challenging on clothing on people.
And yes, it has been a difficult time for me because of starting the new business and a less than accommodating schedule that has resulted. Things are getting better though, this week is the first in 10 months where I’ll actually have 2 days off, IN A ROW and I feel like a new person. Rest! Blissful rest!
And thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
And yes, it has been a difficult time for me because of starting the new business and a less than accommodating schedule that has resulted. Things are getting better though, this week is the first in 10 months where I’ll actually have 2 days off, IN A ROW and I feel like a new person. Rest! Blissful rest!
And thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated.
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. I guess I should say my dissatisfaction is with my style and method altogether, I’d like to branch out into other styles, more painterly type works and into real media more, but I just don’t have the time to devout to learning those different modalities.
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