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Bit of an update.
a year ago
Hey everyone. Figured I'd make a bit of an update journal. Though admittedly, there's not too much to update about, but I do need to be more active here.
Unfortunately, progress has been slow on commissions. I dunno what it is, but I've been in such a creative slump. I haven't been able to get anything good on canvas lately. I even struggle with doing gesture drawings. That being said, I'm not gonna stop trying though. I do apologize to those I owe commissions to. I need to do better. I don't want to be one of those artists who ghost their clients for months (had a similar experience myself a while ago, tbh).
My slump might be just me overthinking things again, which isn't anything new. I've been trying to break that habit, but it's easier said than done. I guess I shouldn't try to break it right now, but more try to suppress it. Not entirely sure. It could maybe also be that I haven't drawn much for myself. Outside of maybe one or two pieces, I've barely drawn any personal art for...a while. It's not like I don't have ideas. Hell, I'm loaded with them. I just haven't put them on paper yet. I think what I need to do is strike some kind of balance between doing personal art and commission art. I want to be productive in both types.
Comes down to it, I just gotta draw, right?
I probably should take better care of myself too. Getting 6-8 hours of sleep happens maybe once in a blue moon. Plus I should try to be more active and do some exercising. Maybe that's it. I do have some ideas on how to deal with the former. The latter is just a matter of actually doing it.
I admit, I was very nervous when I let NSFW commissions be an option. I kind of wanted to stick to doing mainly SFW ones like Racesolar, Bobby, Taran Fiddler, etc. But I currently lack the skills to pull that off. I don't mind drawing NSFW art here and there, and after talking with friends, I understand that it's a sought after product in the fandom. It can be a bit of a double-edged sword sometimes, but I think I can do it, and much more.
Once again, sorry to those who are waiting on a commission. I haven't forgotten about you, and I do plan on getting what I owe done. Take care and stay safe!
~JT
Unfortunately, progress has been slow on commissions. I dunno what it is, but I've been in such a creative slump. I haven't been able to get anything good on canvas lately. I even struggle with doing gesture drawings. That being said, I'm not gonna stop trying though. I do apologize to those I owe commissions to. I need to do better. I don't want to be one of those artists who ghost their clients for months (had a similar experience myself a while ago, tbh).
My slump might be just me overthinking things again, which isn't anything new. I've been trying to break that habit, but it's easier said than done. I guess I shouldn't try to break it right now, but more try to suppress it. Not entirely sure. It could maybe also be that I haven't drawn much for myself. Outside of maybe one or two pieces, I've barely drawn any personal art for...a while. It's not like I don't have ideas. Hell, I'm loaded with them. I just haven't put them on paper yet. I think what I need to do is strike some kind of balance between doing personal art and commission art. I want to be productive in both types.
Comes down to it, I just gotta draw, right?
I probably should take better care of myself too. Getting 6-8 hours of sleep happens maybe once in a blue moon. Plus I should try to be more active and do some exercising. Maybe that's it. I do have some ideas on how to deal with the former. The latter is just a matter of actually doing it.
I admit, I was very nervous when I let NSFW commissions be an option. I kind of wanted to stick to doing mainly SFW ones like Racesolar, Bobby, Taran Fiddler, etc. But I currently lack the skills to pull that off. I don't mind drawing NSFW art here and there, and after talking with friends, I understand that it's a sought after product in the fandom. It can be a bit of a double-edged sword sometimes, but I think I can do it, and much more.
Once again, sorry to those who are waiting on a commission. I haven't forgotten about you, and I do plan on getting what I owe done. Take care and stay safe!
~JT
Personal projects fit into me time, as long as it's about self gratification and not so much about needing to practice, get better, etc. This will spiral down until (like happens with burned out writers) you loathe everything, never feel anything is well made or fully complete, and ultimately are trapped into doing it because you don't see any other activity to support yourself.
Mantra: "Light and airy"
Wisdom: "Comparison is the thief of joy."
Take wisdom to heart, repeat mantra in your thoughts drawing or any other personal activity.
Do what it takes to nourish the soul, whatever this means to you. Soul always seems to be the fertile ground from which all artistic expression grows.
I have been thinking of tackling some personal projects. Maybe it can be something I want to do like character design and animation. I have some ideas, but they need ironing out first. Wish I could do those monthly projects some artists do like Smaugust, but I don't think I'm ready for that just yet.
I really appreciate it. I think I know what I need to do. Many thanks.