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a year ago
So, I guess its been a bit, I should probably post an update on things.
First off.....really all the replies I got made me feel quite a bit better. I didn't want to worry anyone there, really thank you all for that. I'm sorry I didn't respond to them all....but really, it meant a lot to hear what folks had to say on how I had been feeling.
I took the week to pretty much just get away. I spent it chasing Harriers at work, and few other odds and ends. Basically just staying offline for what I could for the most part. It gave me a break, and some time to think about what I want to do going forward.
I think pretty much I just need to take a bit of a drawing hiatus. Or at least slow down. I wont stop entirely. I don't think I could ever do that. But at least during the spring and summer, I just don't have the time I used to. It definitely seems to be more of a winter activity when I'm stuck indoors. That being said, I will for sure try to do stuff when I have the time. I really do miss doing rando doodles, rando giftarts, and trades. That's where I had the most fun over the years. Pretty much, I just have to accept that I'll have to just draw when I can, and I cant force myself (which is hard, because I always feel like I have to be doing something productive at all times)
As for the AI talk. Well, I guess that I'll have to work on with time. I know it can never measure up to an artist, but as someone with low self esteem and anxiety, it is always at the back of my mind....I just have to work on that durf
But yeah....I feel better then I did....and I think I just need to take some time....again....thank you all for the kind words and support....I really don't know where I'd be without all the wonderful folks I've met in this fandom over the years
First off.....really all the replies I got made me feel quite a bit better. I didn't want to worry anyone there, really thank you all for that. I'm sorry I didn't respond to them all....but really, it meant a lot to hear what folks had to say on how I had been feeling.
I took the week to pretty much just get away. I spent it chasing Harriers at work, and few other odds and ends. Basically just staying offline for what I could for the most part. It gave me a break, and some time to think about what I want to do going forward.
I think pretty much I just need to take a bit of a drawing hiatus. Or at least slow down. I wont stop entirely. I don't think I could ever do that. But at least during the spring and summer, I just don't have the time I used to. It definitely seems to be more of a winter activity when I'm stuck indoors. That being said, I will for sure try to do stuff when I have the time. I really do miss doing rando doodles, rando giftarts, and trades. That's where I had the most fun over the years. Pretty much, I just have to accept that I'll have to just draw when I can, and I cant force myself (which is hard, because I always feel like I have to be doing something productive at all times)
As for the AI talk. Well, I guess that I'll have to work on with time. I know it can never measure up to an artist, but as someone with low self esteem and anxiety, it is always at the back of my mind....I just have to work on that durf
But yeah....I feel better then I did....and I think I just need to take some time....again....thank you all for the kind words and support....I really don't know where I'd be without all the wonderful folks I've met in this fandom over the years
I feel like the AI stuff is only going to get more common as an accusation. It's an easy one for people to make and they know it will hurt people. It'll be excused by "just being honest" which is always going to be nonsense.
you're an extraordinary artist, and even though we aren't supes close or anything, in our brief interactions you've been a real stand-up guy, and i admire that you know what you're all about. so even if you can't work on it as much as you have before, know your art is so obviously full of soul and care, and that's so much more than any AI could ever hope to replicate. i certainly would prefer the real deal over some cheap facsimile, and you're as real as it gets.
relating as someone with anxiety and low self-esteem issues myself, just know that none of these factors alter how you're seen as an artist to your audience, nor as a person to those closer to you. so don't let yourself fall below stormy clouds; the horizon is always gorgeous when you're flying high!
My best wishes on settling down and finding some peace. It will come.