Not a whole lot of new stuff to report. I have been taking my daily doodle into the digital world, as of late. Had a dream last night I used my very first program...to do some character design and a piece...I may load it up today and see if I can remember it. I am also planning on working on what I have termed "the biggun". I actually took it easier on my quasi-weekend. I think the sinus infection that I have is a good slow down motivator. I'm on the antibiotics...after trying to fight the plague for months and months...it finally has caught up to me. It's the weird kind where you don't really feel sick...but you are feeling run down and worn out...oh and don't forget the head about to implode feeling. I'm on the mend. I'm just going to take it a bit easier.
Yesterday, I was bandying about the idea of taking the ENTIRE week off! Then I came back to reality and thought, that will NEVER happen! EVER. Ever...ever. I can not update...but that urge to create is always there. Even when I feel lousy, it's there. I may not do the creating and the arting, but I'm constantly thinking about it. Last night I was dreaming about it, I know it's because I didn't get enough arting in. I took a breather, a break, a time out. I played Don't Starve. I read the new book I started. I relaxed...and all the while I was doing these things, I was thinking art. I think for me, I cannot and would not presume to speak for all artists' but creating in in the blood.
Creating is in your soul, it's not something you do to pass the time. It's something you NEED to do so your head doesn't snap and you go all nutty-er. So when I say this, I am saying this about me. I have the need to create. I don't feel right when I am not creating. It is something that I ignored for too long. My biggest regret is not starting visual arts earlier. I sketched since the time I can remember...but I pursued musical instruments until half way through high school. That last year is when I took an art and pottery class. While my pottery days are long past me, I did have fun with that class. The art beastie was awakened. I haven't stopped since. I just got more serious about it all when I should have been at an earlier age. I can't change the past, none of us can...so now I am constantly learning in all aspects...
What I read (I'm on my biography/non-fiction kick again), inspires my art. Even if you aren't really seeing it. The inspiration is there. I learned more about Patton and now am on to learning about Machiavelli. Next, I am really not sure. I have a bookshelf buckling full of discoveries.
My challenge to you, my minions, is to find your passion...and go for it. Even if it's just a hobby or you think it's frivolous...get some passion in...the only person that is saying you can't is you (possibly your spouse)...You can. Don't let fear stand in your way, unless it's something dangerous, then let fear stand in your way. On that note minions...remember...head on over to my links and follow, like, smoke signal, share, and whatever else to your friends, family, enemies, and strangers...Toodles!