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13 years ago
It's been awful quiet here, as I'm sure you noticed. Why? Because for a long time now most of what I've been drawing is ponies or just tiny little scraps not really suited for coherent display. That's mostly because I've been sunk in depression and can't focus on more serious endeavors that require real thought and planning, such as quests and the like. I've also been sort of moving to Tumblr.
I could get all into how this move might have been a terrible idea but that soul-crushing reality is for another day. For now, at least, I'm alive, and I'm doing everything I can to stay that way. Maybe it will last. I sure hope it does. But jobs are thin and lean around here and in a town with barely more than a dozen stores with entry-level positions, where not even the local K-Mart is hiring, things can get pretty bleak.
I have made some bad decisions in my life. I just want to believe that I can push on through them and fix my situation, because if I can't, then I don't really want to think about what that means.
I could get all into how this move might have been a terrible idea but that soul-crushing reality is for another day. For now, at least, I'm alive, and I'm doing everything I can to stay that way. Maybe it will last. I sure hope it does. But jobs are thin and lean around here and in a town with barely more than a dozen stores with entry-level positions, where not even the local K-Mart is hiring, things can get pretty bleak.
I have made some bad decisions in my life. I just want to believe that I can push on through them and fix my situation, because if I can't, then I don't really want to think about what that means.
Don't doubt yourself regardless of where you are or how much you own, all that matters in deciding your self-worth is a good soul. Your acts and attitude are what count, no matter how good or bad things get.
As much as I could think to myself as the years go on anyhow :)
Because like, I love your shit, /v/ still loves you. At least the people that remember you do. Every AC thread your still is reposted.
Another thing: Try selling prints, and once you've got a little capital, put your stuff on shirts, or things. You've got a unique style and people will buy it. You've got a ton of fans. You're not "exploiting" them; you still produce lots of stuff for everyone, and they'd be happy to support one of their favorite artists.
I'm sorry if this seems unhelpful or preachy. I just want you to know that I know what you're going through, and what helped me may help you. It's not a long-term solution, but it may help immensely in the short term.
Weaver, you are an amazing artist. If you need rent money, I'd drop you a twenty in your donations box tonight.
Bottom line is, we all do what we can in the face of Life, but Life is one giant, ugly motherfucker; to try and tackle it without help should be an Olympic event.
It's not shameful to ask for a helping hand to keep all the plates spinning, because you're working towards being self-sufficient.
Personal ideals aside, I want to see you keep posting for selfish reasons, too.
If you packed up your art and left tomorrow, I would be a very sad man indeed. And if coin is what you need at the moment, I'm happy to share my gas money with you.
Bottom line, you seem like a sincere enough fellow, and I'd like you to keep creating art for me to consume.
If you ever set up a donations link, let me know.
To anyone who isn't aware,
A direct link to the downloads page is:
http://nitrosparxx.bandcamp.com/
Also, Nitrosparxx's journal where he has the prices posted:
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3262145/
The entire album of seventeen songs is selling at $7.00USD at the moment, and $1 per separate song.
Alright, I'm done.
Please excuse me while I go wash my mouth out, I've been doing a substantial amount of butt-kissing on this journal.