Hey everybody. :3

I feel like I need to explain why I've been so quiet recently, and hardly doing any art. For some reason, since I had the tablet troubles a few weeks back, I've not been able to pick up the pen and draw. Everything artistic related is a bit of a struggle at the moment, and I haven't been able to really get anything going.

I can't help but wonder if it's a seasonal thing for me. I seem to recall last year about this time (beginning of Fall) having the same trouble. Struggling with motivation, getting distracted from art too easily, all that good stuff. Problem is, last year I didn't have any commissions in the queue that really needed to be done, it was mostly trades and gifts and kiriban prizes. Now I've got people who've paid for art that I'm struggling to produce, and I feel very bad about that.

The group pic is my biggest concern, cause it's been in progress the longest. It's currently sitting at 75% complete, and I just need to shade and paint the background, but for the life of me, I just find it almost overwhelmingly daunting at this time (so many fiddly bits on the instruments and other stuff like that.) Hopefully, I'll be able to tackle that one soon and put it behind me.

As for the rest of the commissions I have in the queue (not many, fortunately) if you want, I will issue a refund for the funds, and give you priority for when I do get back into the swing of things (which I invariably will). I know a lot of you don't have a bunch of funds to spare, and that you trusted me with producing your art in a timely manner means a lot to me. So, if you feel that I've breached that trust, I will gladly issue a refund, just send me a note.

Trades and requests... If you've already done your half of the trade, don't worry I will get to your pic eventually. You are not forgotten, and I certainly appreciate the work you did for me. :3 If you haven't done your half yet, then by all means, wait until I get around to doing my half before doing yours. I don't want you to feel obliged if I haven't done my part yet. If you have a request in for me, I do ask that you be patient as I work through this block, and hopefully will be getting to the request soon. Same goes for those who won the kiriban.

Thank you for your patience, and I do hope to start putting out some art soon.

Sláinte! Brock