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Hopefully some reprieve can come.

I'm really hoping it will come x.x

Just know that everything you have done is appreciated so there is no pressure from this end. Do what you need to take care of yourself.

I sympathize earnestly, and I wish for the breakneck pace to slow down soon, but I also have to say that your venting self-portraits are some of the best works you've ever done.

Thank you for baring your soul like that!
And may you find a little peace and rest.

It really surprises me that you like my vent stuff, I think they are pretty much just lazy slop I do to get my head off of things ^^;

It's lazy -- it's earnest. You may withhold from these pictures the same fine-detail, high-quality treatment
that you apply to your portfolio pieces, but that also allows you to focus on the conceptual core of the picture,
giving it a raw and powerful emotional impact.

Ultimately, art is not just *images*, not graphic content -- AIs can make graphic content.
Art is the extension of the artist, and the value of the images you create stem from your passion,
personal experiences, hurts and joys, strength and weaknesses, your ideas and vision.

🦝❤️

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Hhhhh I feel ya there bud. Let's both try push on for now. I'm sure things will get better eventually

Really hoping things will get better, good luck on your side as well ^^

Yeah, same here.

We can't catch a break, right deer?

I know that feeling all too well. Just have to try maintain. Take care of yourself first, and just be on the look out for any opportunities where you can squeeze in some creative time, even if its an hour here or 30 mins there. Forcing yourself to be "productive" is a negative cycle. If you are too tired to work on art, there is a valid reason - you need rest. I have to remind myself it's okay to have some downtime.

Thanks Kiyo, taking care of myself is one of the biggest challenges. I have a Gordom Ramsay in my head constantly telling I'm a donkey for not doing stuff ^^;

I understand that feeling totally!

It is not fun at all, sorry to hear that this is relatable x.x

Take it steady, mate.