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Update on DUN DUN DUN mmeeee + I quit smoking <3
5 years ago
Hello hello and welcome to my update!
COMMISSIONS
I'm wrapping up roughly one a day. I currently have 9.5 in queue and will not be reopening until I'm down to about 2. Looking at about a week or two at my current pace. Not too shabby if I say so myself. Still getting used to new software and playing with new brushes and settings so it's been challenging but fun. Should start to sped up to regular pace in no time~
LIFE
Not a lot changed other than trying to work on new projects and with new mediums in my spare time. I've gotten a lot accomplished in my spare time that I'm really proud of. Not so much because they're the best things I've ever created but because I set a goal and I did the damn thing, no matter how small. If you're curious or don't follow my IG I made:
my first acrylic pour: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHoCGz6JbhC/
and my first linoleum block print: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHtv121Jq1g/
They both were a lot of fun and I'm really excited to do more <3
On the bad end my bf lost his job 2 days ago so we're in a bit of a rut. Still not rushing through commissions but definitely more motivated to work so I can take on a little more. We have enough to get us by as of our newly drawn out budget we did tonight and he has a few friends asking around. Fingers are crossed on this one but honestly his work environment was extremely toxic so I'm glad it was sooner rather than later; regardless of the circumstances.
HEALTH
I have my next app is tomorrow after work! I had to cancel my CT scan (or reschedle for maybe dec/jan) to help with bills while he's looking for a new gig BUT I think it was kind of a blessing there too BECAUSEEE doc said he was a little iffy on the CT scan so early due to radiation anyway so hoping we can go over a safer alternative first and hopefully one not so expensive. Not as much pain as the last 2 weeks so improvement nonetheless. AND THE BEST PART *drumroll* I quit smoking! Mostly to save money I won't lie lol Free prescription and a tight budget finally made it happen. I'm only on day 2 but I've made up my mind. Not getting any younger and apparently I'm already falling apart so maybe I should quit helping aha send all the good vibes and willpower plz
Whew that was a lot sorry
I love you
don't leave
COMMISSIONS
I'm wrapping up roughly one a day. I currently have 9.5 in queue and will not be reopening until I'm down to about 2. Looking at about a week or two at my current pace. Not too shabby if I say so myself. Still getting used to new software and playing with new brushes and settings so it's been challenging but fun. Should start to sped up to regular pace in no time~
LIFE
Not a lot changed other than trying to work on new projects and with new mediums in my spare time. I've gotten a lot accomplished in my spare time that I'm really proud of. Not so much because they're the best things I've ever created but because I set a goal and I did the damn thing, no matter how small. If you're curious or don't follow my IG I made:
my first acrylic pour: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHoCGz6JbhC/
and my first linoleum block print: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHtv121Jq1g/
They both were a lot of fun and I'm really excited to do more <3
On the bad end my bf lost his job 2 days ago so we're in a bit of a rut. Still not rushing through commissions but definitely more motivated to work so I can take on a little more. We have enough to get us by as of our newly drawn out budget we did tonight and he has a few friends asking around. Fingers are crossed on this one but honestly his work environment was extremely toxic so I'm glad it was sooner rather than later; regardless of the circumstances.
HEALTH
I have my next app is tomorrow after work! I had to cancel my CT scan (or reschedle for maybe dec/jan) to help with bills while he's looking for a new gig BUT I think it was kind of a blessing there too BECAUSEEE doc said he was a little iffy on the CT scan so early due to radiation anyway so hoping we can go over a safer alternative first and hopefully one not so expensive. Not as much pain as the last 2 weeks so improvement nonetheless. AND THE BEST PART *drumroll* I quit smoking! Mostly to save money I won't lie lol Free prescription and a tight budget finally made it happen. I'm only on day 2 but I've made up my mind. Not getting any younger and apparently I'm already falling apart so maybe I should quit helping aha send all the good vibes and willpower plz
Whew that was a lot sorry
I love you
don't leave
Ive loved seeing what youve been doing with other mediums as someone who loves playing with new ones themselves.
GOOD LUCK AND ALL THE BEST VIBES. Quiting smoking is HARD. but you got this, i believe in ya
And thanks baeee <3 I'm trying my best
I know finances are alil meh for you but you should look into sketchbox.
They send you boxes of art supplies monthly and they always revolve around a theme, it's super fun and you get more than what you pay and it's a fun surprise. I've been getting it for like 4 months now. If you want I can show you the last couple boxes I got.
I've known alot of smokers and watched them try to quit. It can be tough but no believe in ya for sure.
I know of some artists that the anxiety of it forces them to turn into a xerox machine and you can tell in their work, when they had a panic attack.
The acrylic looks interesting...though if I can make a suggestion? If you want richer colors. Color the canvas before hand with white or black paint. Apparently, for some reason. That causes the surface to
pour smooth and the colors to really pop.
Oof, for your bf. I had a similar "holy fook" moment when I was fired from Amazon last year. You wanna talk toxic work place. Since Rona, it went from "long hours, and annoying" to "long hours, unforgiving bosses
unqualified people going insane with power" Place burns through managers almost as fast as it does standard employees.
CT scans. Blehhhh. I've had 3 done. Never enjoyed em. An of course, all that lovely expense. And they still couldn't figure the cause of my medical. Took a specialist, two seconds to look at the scan
an go "They...didn't need to do this, you've got this" So...yeah, hope another alternative can be found (They're not painful, just uncomfortable)
Good luck quitting your smoking habit. Amazing how expensive, stuff like that gets. I met a lady who's covered in tatt's cause she said they were cheaper then the cigs. (An that's sayin something)
I will say, do NOT use sugar free gum as a means of helping. Stuff usually uses either aspartame or some time of "itol" ingredient (Those are sweet tasting laxatives)
May your endeavors lead to fruition and you reap the benefits. Thank you for the life update, an I might only be one but, I'm not leaving~
I saw they did that on a few tutorials! I didn't have enough paint to try it but then after remembered I have a metric ton of gesso that I could have used and didn't T^T definitely trying it next time. They didn't turn out how I wanted but I really love them.
Cost was a big thing for the CT so I'm pretty happy it's off the table for the time being. There HAS to be something less expensive, a biopsy even.
And thank youuu! I've made it a point to not buy ANYTHING for substitute. I figure if I'm stopping to save money, buying something else defeats the purpose. Someone did recommend flavored toothpicks though and I think I might actually give that one a shot.
I look forward to your next pours. I honestly wanna try it my self. I've got an idea for a symmetrical pour but, that's years down the road.
Yeah, medical field is not cheap. S'one of the reasons. why I said "If they'd lemme move, I'd live in Canada" I'm practically a socialist, apparently. how dare I think taxes, should be used to help me and the people?
If you need tips on some easy meals and quick savers. I can offer what I know (It ain't much but, it's somethin)