Hey everyone.


This journal is a long time coming, but I'm going to be straightforward with all of you about it. Please read closely.


I have now been drawing for ten years, and feel comfortable drawing artwork more than I ever have in my life. I'm still going upwards and outwards with my progress. It's not perfect by a long shot, but it works. My ideas feel more clearly expressed than before.


Sharing my artwork online, my subconscious has felt that I need to always put myself forward to pry for the attention of others online. Update schedules, social media outlets, constant output, news updates like these, etc. The goodwill of those who are strongly dedicated to my work does keep me going. A faith in my work, and what I choose to create.


I've been working really hard both in artwork, my job, and getting my life in order. Things feel much better. It's helped me reflect again on what's really important in my life.


I don't have a lot to prove as much as I thought I would. The more comfortable my life can be, the more I can focus on my goals. One of these goals is communicating online in a more meaningful way. If I amplify everything I say by using a platform, people are not going to listen to what is truly important for me to share.


I'm going to be a lot more quiet these days when it comes to public output for everyone to see. Patreon will still get updates. I'll still post things across galleries. A lot isn't going to change, actually. I'll still post art. I'll still open commissions sometimes if I need to take some. I'll still privately talk to people, or reply to people on social media. But there will be a significant cut back on what I'm actually going to say out loud.


You're obviously going to still see talking, growing and shrinking animals. That stuff is fun to draw. But there is also going to be a slow change in overall motive to express myself. All of this fluff is fun, but it is not as personally meaningful to me compared to some very important pieces of artwork I want to share with you.


When I do say something, I want it to count. I want it to be meaningful. This is directly related to my goals in life. If I don't achieve these goals, that's okay with me. But I can't predict the future, so I'm going to be doing my best to move myself in the right direction.


All I ask for you- as weird as it may sound- is to have faith in me that I know what I'm doing. I believe I do, but your own belief will help me even more.


Have a great day everyone, and thanks for reading!