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5 years ago
I couldn't get to FA to write this lournal for a while now. As you already understood, this is about the matter my absence. If you have some free time, I would like to share with you what it is like to be a digital artist, and why it is very difficult at times. My case is the example of that.. sort of. There are also some answers to questions, covering the reason why I could disappear again, when I promised to be more active.
So..
Hello! Hope you feel good and you are safe.
As for me, I fell into a new stage of my life too quickly, not even having any time to let away the previous one and rest for a bit. The fact is that as soon as I graduated from the university (which was quite hard for me to deal with), I hurried to find a full-time job, without really thinking about what I wanted. My parents argued that freelancing is not very cool and an official job is essential, with which I partially agree, but for different reasons. Having applied for a couple of vacancies, it just so happened that I was quickly hired by a Russian outsourcing company for the development of game art. The competition is very tough, and for me it was a surprise, but this opportunity could not be missed.
I didn't have any summer as such, I completely spent it at work and in the bustle of the stuffy city. And now, I am a 2d artist, officially, I go to the office as an adult.
But in this regard, I again faced the fact that other activities distract me from full-time work here at FA, which was, among other things, in my plans. Doing what I like and working for those who value time and quality are what I have always liked about this place. I still love it and appreciate it.
But in the last month, trying to get used to the new rhythm of work, drawing without stopping all day and every day, with a pain in my hand, I could not find time for commissions and YCHs. And therefore I am sincerely ashamed that I disappeared again. I am infinitely grateful to those who are patient with me and my work and understand any situation that arises with the artist. But I am more and more ashamed, because it happened over and over again, it is repeated even after graduation, and now it will certainly not end soon.
I really enjoy working in a gamedev, but it's a lot of work that is hard to combine with frequent drawing of commissions and personal stuff. I feel like I'm progressing as an artist, and I'm moving on the right path, and that's why I wanted to tell you the following..
All the commissions and YCHs are in progress and soon I'll show them to all the commissioners privately - and to you guys too. Truth is I work on them before work in the morning and after work in the evening, as well as on weekends. And because it needs to be at least a little combined with resting, I can no longer be an active artist.
I will not take new commissions and YCHs until I have completed all the old ones.
The Patreon page will be deactivated until better times, when I will be more confident in my abilities.
Please don't lose me, and I'm very sorry for not answering you at times. Updates are coming soon!
I haven't been to the FA for a while because I was ashamed to make excuses again, but I want you to know that I love and appreciate everyone who continues to stay with me and support me, and thank you all for your patience and attention. ❤
So..
Hello! Hope you feel good and you are safe.
As for me, I fell into a new stage of my life too quickly, not even having any time to let away the previous one and rest for a bit. The fact is that as soon as I graduated from the university (which was quite hard for me to deal with), I hurried to find a full-time job, without really thinking about what I wanted. My parents argued that freelancing is not very cool and an official job is essential, with which I partially agree, but for different reasons. Having applied for a couple of vacancies, it just so happened that I was quickly hired by a Russian outsourcing company for the development of game art. The competition is very tough, and for me it was a surprise, but this opportunity could not be missed.
I didn't have any summer as such, I completely spent it at work and in the bustle of the stuffy city. And now, I am a 2d artist, officially, I go to the office as an adult.
But in this regard, I again faced the fact that other activities distract me from full-time work here at FA, which was, among other things, in my plans. Doing what I like and working for those who value time and quality are what I have always liked about this place. I still love it and appreciate it.
But in the last month, trying to get used to the new rhythm of work, drawing without stopping all day and every day, with a pain in my hand, I could not find time for commissions and YCHs. And therefore I am sincerely ashamed that I disappeared again. I am infinitely grateful to those who are patient with me and my work and understand any situation that arises with the artist. But I am more and more ashamed, because it happened over and over again, it is repeated even after graduation, and now it will certainly not end soon.
I really enjoy working in a gamedev, but it's a lot of work that is hard to combine with frequent drawing of commissions and personal stuff. I feel like I'm progressing as an artist, and I'm moving on the right path, and that's why I wanted to tell you the following..
All the commissions and YCHs are in progress and soon I'll show them to all the commissioners privately - and to you guys too. Truth is I work on them before work in the morning and after work in the evening, as well as on weekends. And because it needs to be at least a little combined with resting, I can no longer be an active artist.
I will not take new commissions and YCHs until I have completed all the old ones.
The Patreon page will be deactivated until better times, when I will be more confident in my abilities.
Please don't lose me, and I'm very sorry for not answering you at times. Updates are coming soon!
I haven't been to the FA for a while because I was ashamed to make excuses again, but I want you to know that I love and appreciate everyone who continues to stay with me and support me, and thank you all for your patience and attention. ❤
Also if it is possible and if you have not already, please look into getting a wrist support brace to help protect your wrist from carpal tunnel.
I really appreciate the heads-up, and will still keep cheering you on ^^