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6 years ago
So....It'll take a little longer to get back into art. (though I've be sort of doodling a little)
Reasons....
-Stress-
Just returned from my Cousin's memorial service (It was in Northern Washington)
My Dad decided to voluntarily leave the assisted living facility he's been in the past year, and has already almost died 3x in less than a month. (Long story short, his quality of life is crap, and we think he's given up on his will to live, and are honoring his wishes, i.e. not forcing him back into the assisted living facility against his will.) Needless to say we've been getting his final wishes in order incase he doesn't survive the year. (Again, long story, I don't want to get into it.)
My Aunt (My Dad's sister) was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer around the same time my Cousin (Mom's side) died, so whiles I was up in WA for the services I was also spending time with her.
My grandpa's (maternal) heart is damaged, has only 1/4 function, and is having issues converting oxygen in his body. Needless to say, My mom says he's also not long for this world. (like optimistically 5-10yrs, but probably less)
.....and this is on top of the normal stresses of your average 27yr old. Finances, crawling out of debt, personal insecurities, etc, etc.
-Equipment Upgrades-
I really want to get a Studio Pro Tablet, because the screen is big, and I can draw without being at my desk (my back injury makes it difficult to be at the PC for hours on end, the most I can usually stand it is about 2hrs)
Intuos is like 12yrs old now, and my graphics card has been giving me fits lately (not loading properly, and I have to reinstall the drivers or reset PC sometimes)
Because of my frustrations I'm also actually looking into getting either a new chair, desk, or both at some point.
-Reality-
Debt is an inspiration killer
Stress is an inspiration killer
Pain is an inspiration killer
There's only so much one person can take, and I've been knocked down continuously for the past decade. Right now, I'm having a hard time finding the motivation to climb back on the horse since it just keeps kicking me down. :/ I'm half considering going back to therapy, because this is becoming too much for me to handle all at once.
So, I'm still around, I might post sketches, etc, but depending how this year goes it just might be a repeat of 2018.
Reasons....
-Stress-
Just returned from my Cousin's memorial service (It was in Northern Washington)
My Dad decided to voluntarily leave the assisted living facility he's been in the past year, and has already almost died 3x in less than a month. (Long story short, his quality of life is crap, and we think he's given up on his will to live, and are honoring his wishes, i.e. not forcing him back into the assisted living facility against his will.) Needless to say we've been getting his final wishes in order incase he doesn't survive the year. (Again, long story, I don't want to get into it.)
My Aunt (My Dad's sister) was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer around the same time my Cousin (Mom's side) died, so whiles I was up in WA for the services I was also spending time with her.
My grandpa's (maternal) heart is damaged, has only 1/4 function, and is having issues converting oxygen in his body. Needless to say, My mom says he's also not long for this world. (like optimistically 5-10yrs, but probably less)
.....and this is on top of the normal stresses of your average 27yr old. Finances, crawling out of debt, personal insecurities, etc, etc.
-Equipment Upgrades-
I really want to get a Studio Pro Tablet, because the screen is big, and I can draw without being at my desk (my back injury makes it difficult to be at the PC for hours on end, the most I can usually stand it is about 2hrs)
Intuos is like 12yrs old now, and my graphics card has been giving me fits lately (not loading properly, and I have to reinstall the drivers or reset PC sometimes)
Because of my frustrations I'm also actually looking into getting either a new chair, desk, or both at some point.
-Reality-
Debt is an inspiration killer
Stress is an inspiration killer
Pain is an inspiration killer
There's only so much one person can take, and I've been knocked down continuously for the past decade. Right now, I'm having a hard time finding the motivation to climb back on the horse since it just keeps kicking me down. :/ I'm half considering going back to therapy, because this is becoming too much for me to handle all at once.
So, I'm still around, I might post sketches, etc, but depending how this year goes it just might be a repeat of 2018.
