I think art is great for expressing feelings like that, so the fact that it differentiates from usual theme is not bad at all! Putting your thoughts or feelings on paper can really help sometimes.

I wish you energy for this seem to be rough time. Hope that things get better for you, little by little.

Thank you very much! I actually often tell the canvas everything, but I still think it's important to filter the content I draw, and among all my sketches, only these ones turned out to be at a level acceptable to me.
Everything will be fine, it just takes time! ^^

Sadness is often like a tribute to that which has been lost, sometimes we have to make space to feel it, to express it and understand it and that what we lost mattered. Once we've taken that time and respected that memory, we can continue with the positive happy times as those we lost would likely wish, but only after paying our respects so to speak. Life is always a mix of light and dark, we need both like we do to see any image. You can't remove either and be whole or complete.

Sorry to hear you're feeling that sadness, but it sounds like you're handling it well to me to be honest. I'm looking forwards to seeing your future creations no matter what they express.

Yes, with ups and downs, my condition has been changing too often lately, so I paused for a moment and admitted that I'm not feeling well at the moment and need to slowly come up with a new plan. Thank you so much for your support!

Ohhh poor you, hope all will be fine soon*tight hugs and snuggles*

Honestly, I'm very exhausted and hope to calm my thoughts soon so that I can stop reflecting, at least a little xD

"I always try to keep a positive vibe and draw only cute things"
Hmm 🤔 Who expects that from you? That smells a bit like masking and people pleasing. Or fear of being punished or disliked if you express "negative" feelings.
Why limit your art to express only those to feelings? The human experience is more than just sunshine.
I think what makes art good and valuable is it's ability to express and evoke emotion.

Anyways.. That being said, I hope your loved ones and friends can help you in this time of need 🫂 Should you need another set of ears to listen or another point of view as input, feel free to give me a poke and I'll free up some time for you. Good things in life deserve support and protection.

Because when I’m in a stable state, I genuinely enjoy drawing cute and kind things - pieces that fit my style and what my heart calls for. There’s no pretense in that. Even when a bit of melancholy hits, these cute drawings still help me cope and pull me out of that state.

This time, though, the dark streak has lingered longer than ever, and my positive reserves have run out.

As you said, negative emotions should also be expressible in art in a way that resonates with the viewer. I’m not sure how well I can work in that direction yet, and there hasn’t been a need to explore it before, so this is all new territory for me.

Unfortunately life comes with ups and downs, stable and less stable periods. Sometimes a goal you worked towards will just crumble away and you have to rediscover and reinvent yourself. Things will very likely be alright on the other side of the dark streak, but it can be tough to get through the downs.

When being lost, it is okay to ask for help 😊 Good friends should typically be willing to help you navigate the darkness, at least to the best of their ability. So I encourage you to reach out to them. Life is a coop game, and sharing experiences and resources if needed makes it much easier.

They can maybe help figuring out what makes this dark streak stay longer than usual. And give you ideas on how to cope with and get out of the unpleasant situation you are in. Writing things down or putting them into spoken words can give clarity on what is going on.

Changes are that something makes this dark situation stay around, stabilizing it, keeping you in there. Part of you wants to flee, but other parts of you might feel safer in this bad situation. A known evil feels safer than the scary uncertainity of change and an unknown future. Why put in the large effort of fleeing the situation, if it is uncertain, whether you will make it to your destination or if the value of the destination is even worth it.
It can by tricky and hard to figure out what our monkey brains do sometimes. Sometimes they also just misbehave and don't quite do what we want them to do.

I hope you'll find a guiding lighthouse soon, so you are no longer lost 🔥

We definitely all have our ups and downs
That would not be a life with good ahd bad, light and dark, positive and negative
But yet it is good to know you have a helping hand or strong shoulder to rely upon
Different themes and tones in arts is definitely a good thing
They allow to make art fresh, to avoid repetition or even dive into new directions

It's true, though usually it’s not this exhausting. On a bigger scale, nothing really terrible happened, so part of me feels like I don’t have the right to feel completely down. And yet, here I am, trying to find a way through.
This drawing broke through my restraint, I just couldn’t keep everything bottled up anymore.

Venting can be a good idea
Strain overload and bottling everything inside for eternity can result in not only mental issues but heart problems or even constant troubles with CNS
Definitely not something every healthy individual wants

Nothing wrong with feeling sad, it's a valid feeling.
You got plenty of friends around you~ But take your time!

Damn, those scars look painful :'( the one who did them to you should get lost instead. Metaphorically xD Despite sadness happens, wishing you more bright moments! You'll deserve all best!

I am sorry, friend. Just know that we, your fans, appreciate your art no matter if it's sad, happy, wholesome or something else. I wish you all the best.

Much care and energy to you. It can be so hard.

hey, iney. i'm sorry to hear things haven't been great for you lately.
just know that we're all here for you if you need us.

and tbh i think expressing feelings through art really helps. there's nothing wrong with giving it a different tone... and i wish i could hug you right now.

hope things get better for you soon.