Well, I figure its about time to bump that old journal off my page aha.

Anyway, I know I'm pretty quiet around here but like usual, I'm just lurking and not actually gone. :) I do have a lot of art being worked on though, and I recently got a new scanner that works with Windows 7 so I have some new stuff I can start showing and finishing online. I'm excited to start posting again and get through my current commissions since I've rediscovered my 'spark'. All because of starting college this fall too, who'd have thunk it haha.

Its been a double edged sword because it gives me less time to work on my art, but having those other responsibilities reminds me of how much I love art and the escape it gives me. Its enjoyable again, and I've improved a lot too in my style and have found a way I'm happy with outlining in SAI and all that. So there should be a lot more digital work now that I can work more on my style and not get frustrated and give up halfway through, as well as more art in general. I feel motivated to keep on improving again and am happy with my art at the same time, instead of before where it was months of me wanting to get better and seeing the flaws in my work, but feeling lost and upset with how to correct them. Its a bad cycle to get into because its very demoralizing and keeps me from accomplishing anything, since I don't like to give people work I'm not proud of. Then I feel guilty for making them wait etc etc... You all should see where this is going.

I have one scan for now I'm gonna upload to at least back up the journal haha, I felt abit inspired to post a journal about this after getting a couple comments from people saying they miss my art as well as encouragement from friends. I know there's no kiriban or anything right now but, to those who have or still stop by to see what I'm up to - thank you. :'3 I don't mean it in a self centered way, but its seriously touching and such a boost to my self esteem that there are some of you who consistently pay attention and enjoy my art. With having no 'serious' aspirations or expectations of being a notable artist, its a pleasant surprise to feel like I actually have 'fans' regardless of how many there actually are of them. I'll try to give you guys something worthwhile for it soon. <3