So in art news there's two things. One is that Society 6 is still being worked on, so there is no new art, but a really good sale! They have closed my ticket as they know the issue and are working on it. I have been trying to upload...and the piece does upload, just the art prints are glitched out. Again, this is an artist/uploading issue, not a consumer's issue, so head over there and check that sale out!
The other arty art non-issue is I'm on the homestretch for calibrating brushes! Whew...I did think I'd be done by now, but there are a few brush sets that took a bit longer...I don't think they've been converted to really get along with Painter 2020. I am in the base set of brush sets now...and there's a few sets I really never use...so I think I may just be done this week at some point. I'm setting soft goals for myself, pretty much every day and have only missed it once this past week. But since it's just a soft goal and not an end of the world, shit has to get done...I'm okay. It's a new perspective I'm taking on...in life and as an artist. Sometimes shit HAS to get done. Other times, it's okay to set a goal, but not quite make it.
In life news. I had a day of Dad week last week. We had fun and did quite a bit of running around but all in all, it was a very good day. There was a very humbling moment when we were out. And as I wish you minions a happy Monday, I wish everyone I encounter a happy whatever day it is. Well this time, the lady that was helping me, gave me a mind blowing compliment. She said that she always smiles when she sees me. And the first time I wished her, actually a happy Monday she was having an awful day...and those simple two words, helped make her day not as awful. I responded with a thank you, that all I want is to make someone's day less awful, just a little bit, and that someone out there cares. She teared up and told me that there needs to be more people out there like me. Why am I telling you this story? Well let's start another paragraph and I shall explain.
It's those little acts of kindness that you do, even a happy whatever day it is (if the intention is there and good) causes the tiniest of ripple. Before you know it that ripple has gotten a bit bigger...and bigger until it's a monster wave. Life sure isn't easy but to be able to reach out to your fellow human beings and spread some good. Well I agree with her, more people need to be more mindful and less absorbed in their own issues. And trust me I have my own issues. And a lot of times you don't realize those little acts of kindness go a long way. I have seen my ripples in action and grow, to tidal wave proportions, no, but I have gotten aware enough to see my impact. See, my minions, I don't only want to be known as an artist, but as a good being. An anchor, if you will, since we're doing a nautical thing here. To be that lighthouse during a shit storm that often time is life. No one said life was going to be easy...and it's not. But to take a minute and just greet someone mindfully...may do so many amazing things...from just a smile, all the way to the other end of saving a life.
I kind of had to get that out there...be kind to each other, minions. It is rewarding...not monetarily so, but somethings you can't buy...which is humbling experiences and calm. Things you cannot buy but make you feel so squishy good on the inside.
On that note, my minions, I hope you have an amazing week!! I will be checking Society 6 to see if I can't get my art up there. I will be updating you when everything is fixed and the piece is up. It is frustrating, yes...but I know in the long run it actually bought me some time to focus on the brush sets. Then hopefully by week's end, I'll be arting again! Until that update or another blog! I wish you an amazing week and bid you an adieu!