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So Long and Thanks for All the Fish...
15 years ago
Well, it had to happen sometime... Slowly, insidiously, drawing is becoming a chore. It seems that lately I can think of a million excuses not to draw. It's either work, or a new game, or this or that, but it always seems that drawing becomes the last priority.
I've been back at drawing as a hobby since ~2001 and it's been fun, but now I find myself being drawn (no pun intended) to other interests, shooting sports mainly, adding yet another excuse to the pile of rationalizations. Further, I can't shake the conviction that I'm in a rut and I'm not progressing as far and as fast as I was when I first got back into art after a long hiatus. Frustrating...
Sooooo, I'm taking a break from art, a long one this time. I won't be posting anything for quite a while, since I will be focusing on new endeavors, nor will I be checking this account with any degree of regularity. I may even pull down my gallery at some point, if the mood is upon me... I really don't know how far afield the wanderlust will take me or how long I will be away.
First, thanks to all who have watched me here, commented on and faved my stuff over the course of the last five plus years. Without your encouragement and friendship, I would have pulled the plug long ago. Sincerely, thank you.
Second, thanks to the Admins and staff at FA for hosting such an awesome website. Kudos to all of you for a job well done riding herd on all of us.
No drama. I'm not fishing for the "Puleeeze don't go!" type comments. I drew because it was fun. Now it's less so. If I get the urge to draw again, I'll certainly post it here. I'm not looking so much as this being a goodbye. It's more of an à bientôt, j'espère. For now, "So long and thanks for all the fish."
Cap
I've been back at drawing as a hobby since ~2001 and it's been fun, but now I find myself being drawn (no pun intended) to other interests, shooting sports mainly, adding yet another excuse to the pile of rationalizations. Further, I can't shake the conviction that I'm in a rut and I'm not progressing as far and as fast as I was when I first got back into art after a long hiatus. Frustrating...
Sooooo, I'm taking a break from art, a long one this time. I won't be posting anything for quite a while, since I will be focusing on new endeavors, nor will I be checking this account with any degree of regularity. I may even pull down my gallery at some point, if the mood is upon me... I really don't know how far afield the wanderlust will take me or how long I will be away.
First, thanks to all who have watched me here, commented on and faved my stuff over the course of the last five plus years. Without your encouragement and friendship, I would have pulled the plug long ago. Sincerely, thank you.
Second, thanks to the Admins and staff at FA for hosting such an awesome website. Kudos to all of you for a job well done riding herd on all of us.
No drama. I'm not fishing for the "Puleeeze don't go!" type comments. I drew because it was fun. Now it's less so. If I get the urge to draw again, I'll certainly post it here. I'm not looking so much as this being a goodbye. It's more of an à bientôt, j'espère. For now, "So long and thanks for all the fish."
Cap
I understand, though! You've got to take care of your needs first. I'm just glad for any art you've decided to share with us so far. =)
If you ever want to come back, you know we'll be here. If not, I understand to. Life sometimes takes us down some interesting paths.
I'm going to echo what
P.S. Are you keeping your artwork posted?
I hope you have fun, and if the urge to draw does come back, we'll be waiting for you with open arms.
That said, please DON'T take down your gallery!! What else will we have to tide us over until your return?
I always enjoyed your art. It has a style, and a cuteness all its own, and you have some really charming characters. So I'll really miss seeing your work here. But I'm glad that your experience here on FA was a positive one, and I wish you joy and contentment in what you choose to do next.
No worries! The pencils will still be there if you ever feel like picking them up again!
CW
Thanks for being willing to share some of your aircraft 'nose art' cartoons with the Spontoon Island website.
Take care of yourself <3
Good luck with your future endeavors, have fun, and take care! >^.=.^<
Hope you'll continue drawing at least from times to times and for yourself, you should not let this great talent you got disappear. Hope to see you again oneday Cap, thanks for everything my friend!!
What kinda bang-bangs you gonna be playing with?
That being said, I can understand how you feel. As of late, I am extremely unmotivated myself. My time has been mainly poured into designing my website, and even with that I feel at a sort of block. It's very frustrating and what's further frustrating is when I am going to factor new material into it. I get bored too easily and I am constantly looking at the investment/reward ratio.
There's so many things I wanted to do, but I'm just frustrated with all else that is happening. Well, maybe it's about time I lit a fire under myself and got back into a groove. I know I feel unmotivated because my work does not measure up very well, but I might as well just get the drawing out of the way. When I finally get my website design finished, then I can worry about other projects like my programming.
So, I understand your feelings. You need time to relax. You need time to look at what is truly important. I have to be honest that I truly hope to see you return, but you are the true authority of your priorities. Thank you so much for your excellent art and beautiful characters. They are inspiring and I hope to soon pay tribute to them. Take care.
<JUST WATCH YER BLEEPING SHADOWING> =+P
Seriously tho, take care and be at peace, should ya wish to return here or not you have my blessings. When ya share hobbies like art with others online, it takes time outta yer life, and there are moments when a RL minute could easily fill an hour online. So as is said! Lead, Follow, or get outta the way! =+D
Take care mon, should you return I'll be waiting, should you delete yer account... heh, I'll still be waiting just incase... =+}
Take care, Cap. Be well.