Hi guys! Thought I'd give a life update and plans since its New Years!


Since getting my first real art job in August my life has changed a lot, mostly for the better!
I can't talk about it too much but I've learned a lot, broken out of some comfort zones and just really got some insight into animation production. Mainly doing character designs but I've gotten the opportunity to try some other things too!
The pay is pretty good too! I've upgraded some of my tech, got a new cintiq! And for the first time in my life I have some decent savings. I'm extremely lucky and I'm glad I didn't give up.
Trying to balance personal art, errands, exercise, being social and just going outside has been kinda tricky, though. Glad to have gotten some rest during the holidays!
My contract has been extended till February, no idea if it will be extended again or not.


While I'm still working on this contract I'll be making time for personal work now and then. If you've seen my recent uploads you'll know I've been experimenting with digital work again. Working on this contract made me realize digital isn't so bad and it certainly has its advantages for freelance work. So I'll keep experimenting with it.
Don't worry, I won't forget my paints and pencils though! I got some nice new watercolours and coloured pencils from my boyfriend this Christmas so I'm sure I'll find the time to give those a try! I'll be trying to keep a balance between digital and traditional.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYMlwmtox11/
Here's a wip of a digital sketching experiment. Not sure if I'll ink him or just refine the drawing so it looks more "pencily"

After this contract I've got some plans. I've certainly got a confidence boost from this job so I'll be looking for more freelance jobs! I might already have something lined up, we'll see.
And I'll be focusing on character and creature design for my updated portfolio. Model sheets especially, since that was what got me this current work. Fantasy illustrations are also something a want to work on.
Commissions might open again when things aren't so busy!


All in all my life is better despite covid. Still really lucky I've avoided it so far - keep being careful folks its not over yet! I know its not been the same for a lot of people, and I hope things are better for you in 2022!!