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Back at it again
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Well, in case ya missed it- I've pretty much gotten back to normal the only exception being that I use Paint Tool SAI now instead of Photoshop. So, yeah there's that.
Personal life has been...very hectic and I won't get into it, but aside from that, you might be able to expect somewhat regular digital updates again!
Ciao~
Personal life has been...very hectic and I won't get into it, but aside from that, you might be able to expect somewhat regular digital updates again!
Ciao~
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Summer Art pt.2
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So, slowly recovering from taking the massive hit that was losing my laptop with all of my digital art software/ tablet/ etc.
I am an artist because I have dedicated myself to my honing my talent, I am the artist myself, not my computer nor my supplies make me who I am nor define my self worth.
My mom shared some good wisdom on that one. She said, "If your piano catches fire, does that mean you suddenly aren't a pianist? You don't know how to play the piano anymore? All that talent just disappeared? After all those hours of practice you put in? The piano isn't the talented one, you are. The talent isn't in the thing, it's in you...It's.. more like a vessel."
Currently also in the process of moving out of my parents house and out of the state of Connecticut.
It's time to move on; I can finish my degree anywhere. I really feel like I've outgrown everything it has left to offer me. I just feel...stifled and underappreciated.
Like, yeah ok I didn't get to be a teenager and chasing that ideal of what I felt cheated out of now at this age/stage of my life isn't doing me or anyone else any favors. I really apparently didn't miss anything great, honestly.
So, that's my personal life. Here's to the next era in the saga. Cheers!
Hope y'all like Traditional Media! Because that's what my work will be for the foreseeable future but I mean, I just think of it as returning to my roots. It's what I'm better at in my opinion, anyway. I certainly prefer working in it, no question. Have to rebuild the markers so I'll have to start all over with Prismacolors and re-hone my lineworking and penciling skills. I'm honestly excited for the chance to work in entirely different mediums. Don't get me wrong, I'm *veeeerrrryyy* unhappy about how life forced me to do it, but if life taught me anything, it's how to adapt to unsavory situations and make the best of them.
I am an artist because I have dedicated myself to my honing my talent, I am the artist myself, not my computer nor my supplies make me who I am nor define my self worth.
My mom shared some good wisdom on that one. She said, "If your piano catches fire, does that mean you suddenly aren't a pianist? You don't know how to play the piano anymore? All that talent just disappeared? After all those hours of practice you put in? The piano isn't the talented one, you are. The talent isn't in the thing, it's in you...It's.. more like a vessel."
Currently also in the process of moving out of my parents house and out of the state of Connecticut.
It's time to move on; I can finish my degree anywhere. I really feel like I've outgrown everything it has left to offer me. I just feel...stifled and underappreciated.
Like, yeah ok I didn't get to be a teenager and chasing that ideal of what I felt cheated out of now at this age/stage of my life isn't doing me or anyone else any favors. I really apparently didn't miss anything great, honestly.
So, that's my personal life. Here's to the next era in the saga. Cheers!
Hope y'all like Traditional Media! Because that's what my work will be for the foreseeable future but I mean, I just think of it as returning to my roots. It's what I'm better at in my opinion, anyway. I certainly prefer working in it, no question. Have to rebuild the markers so I'll have to start all over with Prismacolors and re-hone my lineworking and penciling skills. I'm honestly excited for the chance to work in entirely different mediums. Don't get me wrong, I'm *veeeerrrryyy* unhappy about how life forced me to do it, but if life taught me anything, it's how to adapt to unsavory situations and make the best of them.
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It really genuinely breaks my fucking heart to have to write this journal, especially since I was just planning on getting back full swing into the online art world and putting my work out there, I had just ordered and received a new component to repair my tablet, purchased new real media art supplies...
Anyway, I lost my backpack that held my MacBook (which was my main laptop anyway-- I've had to borrow my mothers) with my entire Adobe Creative Suite on it, my newly repaired tablet, my sketchbooks, all of my art supplies...and some items steeped in immense personal sentimental value that simply cannot be replaced. (Please just don't even bother asking, honestly...)
I want to apologize to all of you, my dA friends. I've met so many wonderful people here and I feel so guilty because my Real World Obligations keep throwing shit at me and getting in my way.
But I just want you to know that Sombra has not ever for a moment forgotten any one of you and that you are still very much in my thoughts and are just as important to me as anyone I know irl-- if not more so, if I'm being perfectly honest. Just because someone lives behind a screen and sometimes a hella fucking lotta miles away and life has taken them and thrown them around hasn't diminished my love for any of my friends on here, and I'm sorry I can't be around more often. I do my best, really.
It's all any of us can do. You dA peeps have supported me more than anyone I've ever met in the real world and I can't thank you enough. You dA peeps have been a beacon and a blazing pick ax where I've been chained at the bottom of the sea. You've given me adventures irl and beyond. you've given me reasons to travel to Tennessee, to Florida, You've showed me your favorite hiding places it the ballpark where i can take refuge in the shade for whenever my parents think going to Spring Training in March in Port St. Lucie is a good idea! And niche local pizza places in towns with questionable (?) XD histories! The time Ridgefield, CT was burned down twice and "OH WAIT, THAT'S where Stratford IS?!" and Tornado Alley and Katy Perry fangirling!! and the finer points of Canadian and European government I've learned SO much from you! You've come into my life and stayed there and shown a level of dedication and made con weekends a special and sacred thing and you're going to motivate me to conquer my biggest fear. You dA peeps have brought frivolity and hope from different countries every corner of the world, every corner of this country, you make me want to do better to be better, to get out there and live and know that at the end of the day you're still here sitting behind your computer, still rooting for Sombra in whatever little ways you are.
Thank you all, and I love each and every one of you beautiful bastards <3 I'll be back as soon as I get all of my shit together, I promise! XD
Anyway, I lost my backpack that held my MacBook (which was my main laptop anyway-- I've had to borrow my mothers) with my entire Adobe Creative Suite on it, my newly repaired tablet, my sketchbooks, all of my art supplies...and some items steeped in immense personal sentimental value that simply cannot be replaced. (Please just don't even bother asking, honestly...)
I want to apologize to all of you, my dA friends. I've met so many wonderful people here and I feel so guilty because my Real World Obligations keep throwing shit at me and getting in my way.
But I just want you to know that Sombra has not ever for a moment forgotten any one of you and that you are still very much in my thoughts and are just as important to me as anyone I know irl-- if not more so, if I'm being perfectly honest. Just because someone lives behind a screen and sometimes a hella fucking lotta miles away and life has taken them and thrown them around hasn't diminished my love for any of my friends on here, and I'm sorry I can't be around more often. I do my best, really.
It's all any of us can do. You dA peeps have supported me more than anyone I've ever met in the real world and I can't thank you enough. You dA peeps have been a beacon and a blazing pick ax where I've been chained at the bottom of the sea. You've given me adventures irl and beyond. you've given me reasons to travel to Tennessee, to Florida, You've showed me your favorite hiding places it the ballpark where i can take refuge in the shade for whenever my parents think going to Spring Training in March in Port St. Lucie is a good idea! And niche local pizza places in towns with questionable (?) XD histories! The time Ridgefield, CT was burned down twice and "OH WAIT, THAT'S where Stratford IS?!" and Tornado Alley and Katy Perry fangirling!! and the finer points of Canadian and European government I've learned SO much from you! You've come into my life and stayed there and shown a level of dedication and made con weekends a special and sacred thing and you're going to motivate me to conquer my biggest fear. You dA peeps have brought frivolity and hope from different countries every corner of the world, every corner of this country, you make me want to do better to be better, to get out there and live and know that at the end of the day you're still here sitting behind your computer, still rooting for Sombra in whatever little ways you are.
Thank you all, and I love each and every one of you beautiful bastards <3 I'll be back as soon as I get all of my shit together, I promise! XD
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Annual Summer Art Lineup
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Hello, internet! Welcome to....wait. Someone already does that intro. Darn.
Anyway, hey guys! It's been awhile! Hope you're all doing well! Sombra's back at it again. I had to order a new wireless component for my tablet and re-establish myself amongst the local/online furry community and hopefully take off from there. I've been keeping my art skills honed throughout the semester via sketches and the like, so here we are.
Diving back full swing into the online art world. You're also looking at the newest member of the group called Hi-4! We're rebuilding ourselves currently but we're mascot performers who perform at charity events in the tri-state area. It is a professional branch of individuals performing as their characters, dedicated to making people smile wherever and whenever we are needed.
Our web page is being built up right now but once it's all up and running, I'll post a link!
As far as cons go this year, I'll be at Furpocalypse and that's all I'm certain of at this moment.
This here is more for me to keep track of what I'm working on. I'm open for commissions if anyone is interested but they're on hold until I receive the part for my tablet.
Projects/Commissions:
Hi-4's webpage artwork (6/1/17)
ALG commission (5/30/17)
Renoch
Anyway, hey guys! It's been awhile! Hope you're all doing well! Sombra's back at it again. I had to order a new wireless component for my tablet and re-establish myself amongst the local/online furry community and hopefully take off from there. I've been keeping my art skills honed throughout the semester via sketches and the like, so here we are.
Diving back full swing into the online art world. You're also looking at the newest member of the group called Hi-4! We're rebuilding ourselves currently but we're mascot performers who perform at charity events in the tri-state area. It is a professional branch of individuals performing as their characters, dedicated to making people smile wherever and whenever we are needed.
Our web page is being built up right now but once it's all up and running, I'll post a link!
As far as cons go this year, I'll be at Furpocalypse and that's all I'm certain of at this moment.
This here is more for me to keep track of what I'm working on. I'm open for commissions if anyone is interested but they're on hold until I receive the part for my tablet.
Projects/Commissions:
Hi-4's webpage artwork (6/1/17) ALG commission (5/30/17) Renoch
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She could really use your support, and these characters are hella fly. Thanks for looking!
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