There's nothing to be sorry for Xii. Life likes to throw lemons and we just gonna make grenades outta of 'em to burn houses down <3 if you have any spare lemons, can I have them? I've been dealing with covid and lemon juice would be nice rn

thanks for the words, and gosh I hope you get better soon then if you have covid :c
also now I feel like having some lemonade, haha

Haha yeah I'm feeling better then I was a few days ago now

I can sincerely say your artwork excites me when I see them in my Submissions list! But I'm sorry that you're going through tough times.

that makes me happy to hear that :3 really appreciate it. I enjoy the comments you make too, I just hope my replies aren't too bland X3

No worries! I'm happy enough that you respond at all <3

Hope things work out for you.

And if it helps, I do like your artworks.

thanks, I really hope they do too :3 and I like your art too, I apologize if I don't really comment much though

Thanks

Comments are nice but no worries on that :D

I can relate. Hang in there.

Thanks :3 I hope things are going well for you by the way, it's been a while since I last saw you post a pic

I know I'm just a stranger from the internet, but if it's any consolation, I think your artwork is amazing!

Your character designs are always so lovely and expressive!

As for the real life stuff, keeping it bottled up is never a good idea, so even a vent-post like this can offer some good catharsis. I can't offer much in terms of helpful words (I suck at it at the best of times...), but if you want someone to just listen while you vent and air out your grievances, shoot me a DM, and I'll listen.

thanks :3 I think your art is amazing too, I really like your anatomy (and that's something I've been trying to practice more of myself lately)

also it's a bit of a relief with your last paragraph, like I always worry if I make some sort of vent-art or journal or whatever I'll drive people away

Aww, thank you very kindly! Anatomy has been a huge focus for me for as long as I have been drawing, so it's nice to see the effort shines through!

If you'd like some help with the anatomy, I'm on a really great furry art study Discord that's been a MASSIVE help. I can shoot you an invite if you'd like!

And once again, don't worry about driving people away with vent art and journals, you'd be surprised how many people genuinely care when someone's down in the dumps!

You have talent and I like to watch talent (hence I am a watcher, yay!), so please, keep up the good work! There is a lot of good things left to do, and you are sure to find the energy and drive to navigate them eventually.

As for RL, I can say people are certainly fickle, some are leaves for a season, some are branches and others are the trunk of the tree and roots. It may not be much advice, but I am just a peeper who enjoys artwork, but I shall be channeling good vibes your way and thumbs with this message. Keep up the good work!

that means a lot to hear :3 thanks, and I don't think doing art is something I'd ever give up X3 I do have several ideas that I still want to do, and plenty of pics I'd like to finish someday

I know I'm guilty of a lot, but not for malice or I'll will. Time and things keep shifting around in life. Some moments you have all the time, and other moments you have only enough to sleep or some "me" time.

You're a swell guy, Xii. You're funny, creative, a charming personality, just hidden behind some insecurities we all have to deal with.

Im sorry if I don't talk a lot, I keep finding myself being pulled here there everywhere

I don't think you have nothing to be guilty of to be honest, i consider you a good friend. I know how it could be to just want "me time" as well and just want to rest.

I'm glad to hear this as well, like I guess I'm pretty bad with hiding my personality whenever I meet anyone new because I fear driving them off, and if I end up never feeling "comfortable" with anyone that never shows and I end up being perceived as "boring" or "uninterested" or whatever.

don't worry either about the frequency of talking because I know i haven't been starting chats myself either, and I'm sorry about that as well :c

I like you, Xii. We've known each other for almost a decade now. (Crazy)

This life thing is about learning and experience. A lot of good, unfortunately a lot of bad comes with it too. I'm glad you said something for all of us to chime in and say something

🫂