A lot of thinking, talking, debating went into what I'm about to say. I'm talking a lot. A lot of fears, doubts, anxiety even. I have decided to end the blog and the weekly updates, but I will still be arting and posting the new art for you to enjoy and purchase.
I am going to be focusing on the art. Even though I'm blocked right now, I just need to focus on my passion which has always been art. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed the blogging. But the blogging world has become more about personal drama and less about the topic at hand. There's only so much I'm willing to share, and so much arting news that's brand new and exciting!
When I got back from my first sabbatical, it just wasn't the same. I had changed. I was putting a lot of pressure on me, which is not fun and a sure fire way to get artist block, oh pick me! Pick me!!! All of the debating, internally and externally has led me to here. I end the blog. To focus on my art. Getting back to where I need to be.
It's been a fun ride. I don't regret starting the blog, and I hope I don't regret ending it. I don't think I will regret it. As I know this is the right thing for me. I do want to thank all the readers', I want to thank you all again for getting some eye strain and having coffee while I ramble on to a point where it just got silly. And pointless. I want to say again. This site is not shutting down. Nor is Twitter or FB. I am just stepping back. When I have something there will be links on the homepage of this site to guide you to where you need to go. And you can still contact me via this site I will get the message, the store will remain open, and updated with new arty art goodness!
On that note, my dear minions, thank you for the years of eye strain and coffee overloads! Let's share one last cup of coffee and a round of eye drops as I wish you all the Happy day's ending in Y. And this is not the end of Art by Amanda Kate, just the end of My Noggin. Thanks for all the fish!