This year was my first ever artfight. When I decided I was gonna do it, I was still on leave from my surgery and experiencing an art high because Id been able to do so much while not working. I really thought Id continue to have the energy, drive and time to actively participate, though I knew it wouldnt be nearly as much as I had been doing since I would be back at work.

Unfortunately, right at the start, I hit a block. I should have anticipated it- the combination of returning to my full time job plus the “pressure” to draw for AF really grinding my momentum to a halt. I was only able to get 3 revenges out when I had wanted to do way more. The month went by so fast, between work and appointments and general life, and suddenly AF was over. Im proud of myself for at least doing those three and I am SO GRATEFUL to everyone who attacked me. I HOPE I can maybe draw something as a thank you to those people over time even if it doesnt count towards AF.

It just landed at an unfortunate time in my life this year. I havent decided if Im going to do it again next year but only time will tell! Im trying not to beat myself up too much about doing so little….