We'll actually go in order of the title this time around...shocking, yes...I know. Bot-ulism...not the disease, thankfully, I wouldn't be up and blogging if it were the case...it's more of an accusation over on the Twitter of me being a bot...and others' as well. I am cool with my accuser, but I do want to make it clear that I do not use bot programs, despite the advice I've gotten to use them. I guess all the hep kids are doing it...get those numbers, likes, views, etc....what I consider cheating. Nope, I'm not a cheater, cheater pumpkin eater. I know it does hurt me not using the programs...but I have a strict moral code...and that goes against it. I work hard, do all my own marketing, my own agenting (yes that's a word in my reality). So when I do like something, or share, or retweet, whatever on whichever social media site I may be on...it's ME doing it. I may not remember exactly what I liked, but I do know I liked it for a reason. No taking me not remembering personal, either, if I can remember my name it's a good day. Yes, I'm not always on the top of my game, but I do try to make a goal to go through my social media sites and network and like stuff at least once a week, sometimes more...but some weeks that doesn't happen. I have the adulting stuff to do, too...and arting. I know that's were the bots come in handy...but I refuse to do it. I have standards, they are odd, but I will not use something like that to boost numbers, possibly sales...I will continue to work hard, and earn my place in the crazy arting world. Dammit.
Liberation time!! I am free!! Kind of...You know how I type often about my plethora of rough sketches and even the piece I was working on....they are gone...into the recycle bin of no return. I almost hear the gasps from here. There was a method to what some may consider sheer madness...I freed myself, yes the sketches were solid...they could have become amazing pieces, but they would be lacking something very key, passion. It would show...it was showing on the piece I had been working on. It was so forced...it almost got me blocked...never, ever a good thing, especially with no arty art safety net. I was working on my piece and I wasn't happy...it was feeling forced, I was feeling frazzled and not knowing where to take it. So I chucked it. Then I loaded up a few of the rough sketches...and while I liked them...I thought to myself, "Self, these are going to be so forced and probably will cause a block.", so I chose to not keep them...I chose passion over plan. Fully aware that it could bite me on my ass...but I want to art for the passion of it, not the plan of it. Not saying I don't plan a piece...I do, but no more hoarding sketches, I want the canvas to speak to me...and the music of choice, and go with it. My strongest pieces are the ones that have the least planning. I think it's my super ability of overthinking that shoots me in my proverbial foot. I'm done with that. Unless I'm doing a commission...then for obvious reasons some planning must be done. Other than that...no more! I'm freeeeeee!!
Onto the very fast ending sale over at Society 6 using the promo code GIVEART25 it's a solid sale and my store just got Iphone 10 cases. There's something for everyone...or if you want to get something unique and special for yourself...all the while supporting the artist that you love so dearly, for all her eye strain giving, coffee addiction ways. So grab the wallets and oh yeah, check out the 2 new pieces up on Society 6! I'm not doing any holiday theme stuff, because, well it is only relevant one time a year...I want you all to have stuff you can use and enjoy ALL year! It's because I care, minions....
Onto the more! We're almost there minions! You can do it. We can pause for eye drops....**insert campy elevator music here** Okay ready? How's the eyes? More is a 2 parter...The first is about the Day of Dad. We had a fun time, as we always do...and he actually asked me to draw something for him. I have a reference picture of what he wants. It's rare on his part to ask for art. He really tries to understand my art, and he actually sees things in it that I would have never seen. Go Dad! So with the shenanigans' and the fun time, I get to work for my Dad. Not the first time, but it is rare. I am excited to work on it.
The final part of more...is there's a gaming session this Sunday. I have it mostly planned...just need to fill it in...and type it up. I'll be doing that over my quasi-weekend. The first session was interesting to say the very least...while there's only one new player, wow did the group dynamic change. It's going to be interesting...as I'm no longer coddling the players...this is hardcore mode...and they are just getting a taste of that...they'll get a healthy dose this session coming up...muhahahahaha!
You made it minions!!! I'm done...all out of news...I will say one more time that you should head over to Society 6 with the promo code of GIVEART25 while the gettins' good. On that note, I will see you all on the day that is hump! Until then, I bid you an adieu!