... -dies inside-

I'm sorry! =<

s'all good.

awwwww. i wanted to get a lovely alien bug girl ;w; but if its what you think is best i wont argue with ya

*hugs* thank you!

Well... fuck.

That sucks to be sure, but if you just can't get in the mood for art-on-demand, or even art in general lately, forcing it would just make things feel even worse, so I suppose I can understand.

Hope things get better, both art and otherwise, and eventually you feel up to more commission stuff, but if not, that's alright too.

I'm sorry! =<

I know a few people were looking forward to commissioning me, an I feel rotten that I can't find the will to do their commissions.
But at the same time I feel like i've gotten a big burden off my sholders, and can already feel my strength and will to draw and create comeing back to me.

Oh it's okay, not going to lie, it is a bit disappointing, but as I've said before, art should be something you want to do, not something you feel you have to, so while not being able to throw money at you for art stuff is sad, it's better by far for both sides that you don't feel you have to do something that you just aren't in the mood for, or have an interest in at the moment. Too much of that and it wouldn't be long until the fun and enjoyment of art would be replaced with disdain and dis-interest, and it started to feel more like a chore than something fun.

I'll take some disappointment on my part over you feeling like you have to force yourself to do something that should be something you enjoy any day.

I can understand the sadness of the commenters above me...but honestly, I think that you're making a good decision.

When I started commissions, I wasn't sure if money would be a strong enough incentive or not for me. It wasn't...by itself. It is a lot of fun working with people over ideas though, and that helped my passion more than the money did. And even when I work on something I don't really personally care for, it's still something that the commissioner will love the result of and that keeps me going. However...that sort of passion varies from person to person. and it's okay and understandable if you don't feel it.

I say that an artist should never do something they don't want to do. It's sad when that rule is broken, because...art is passion, and art without passion is just depressing. So if you're returning to your passion, then I'm all for it. :3

I think this is just another form of growing up form me.
I've found a limitating about me and my art I never knew about before.

I can do the odd gift, art trade, or commisssion. But only at the whims of my own passions.
In the end it is my own desires of my muse that will come first. I feel guilty because it seems selfish that its easier to draw for myself than it is for others.

But I know I can't force it.. If I do I just cripple myself and nothing gets done.
Art is something I love most in life, and its better that I draw for myself than not at all I suppose.

What you've realized is something that quite a few artists around this site need to realize too. <:3 It's good that you did.

Awww

I know, I'm sorry! =<

Aww Ok x3

As sad as I am that I'll not get to commission you, it's made better by the goblin pictures, as the commission would have been goblins. Yays and happiness for all. Especially goblins :3

I was looking forward to it, but take you're time! In art it's more important that you have to want to want to do it than anything. If you ever want to chat about it or need inspiration you have my skype!

Hey, it's understandable. I actually have given thought to stopping commissions myself because lately- IRL bars me from doing much.

Had no idea that commissions were keeping you from drawing casually every day.

Amen. I came to this over five years ago, if its not what I want to do then screw it, im not an on demand service thakyouverymuch~

I understand and am perfectly happy with my commissioned pics, and if you want, I consider the alternate version of the second pic of the commission as the third pic, and I'm perfectly fine with just having those 3 pics, and I thank you for doing those cuz I understand how hard it was to do them, thank you so much, just take it easy bud, I will continue to support your art no matter what

I'm glad your satisfide with the arts i did for you~! ^-^
an thank you for your support~! <3

Ur welcome

Do what you want man!
Go at your own pace, it's whatever you wanna do!

I know this is like a month old but I just wanted to say that you're an alright dude, Slushy. I hope you find the most comfortable way to approach your art even if it means you slow down for awhile while you sort stuff out. It can sometimes get really tough working up the drive to just draw even a handful of things but you'll get there. Just keep chipping away at it a little each day. Don't even have to post stuff if you don't wanna.

Lord knows I've been in similar situations. I've lurked FA for years and joined up as a kind of excuse to draw stuff I don't usually draw (ie smut >.>). Not only was it for a kind of exploratory or educational purpose but I also really wanted to contribute and give back to the community.
So I promptly posted two sketches and then nothing for nearly a year, lost like half the few followers I gained already. Haha.
Oh well.

You'll find your way, bro. Might have to push yourself a bit though. I've found that making some snacks and putting everything else aside so I can just sit and draw whether I like it or not has resulted in some of my better drawing binges, especially if I hadn't drawn much in awhile.
Might just go ahead and do that tonight.

Good luck.
And uh I Merry Christmas too why not. :3

Thank you for your support~! =3
an marry x-mas! ^^