We'll stay in the same bloggy format I've grown accustomed to, even though I am thinking of switching it up, just not enough noggin power to do it this week. There is no new art up on Society 6 but there is a huge promo sale LOVEART. It ends tonight, so check it out. The links are in random format, so I got to see older abstract art. It's weird seeing your old art in a totally different genre than what you are pursuing currently. Make sure you check it out and buy stuff, it's always greatly appreciated when you do. Or you can support me up on the support tab or hire me for a commission.
Okay some of you may be wondering why no new art. I was on a roll there. I hit a wall. I have a piece started and have been working on getting something just right...and it's just not happening. To a point where I needed to take a break from the piece and in art. I am putting the piece aside and I do plan on starting another rough sketch piece this week. Give myself a break from the one I'm working on. My noggin' is thinking it should look one way and I can't seem to get it to look said one way. I need to step away and let the noggin cool off. It was downright frustrating. GRRR. I'm still a bit frustrated by it. I know I can do it, I'm just not sure how...so that means step away until I get that arty art epiphany and do it.
It did feel both good and guilt-ridden to take a break from art. I was busy, with the impromptu game session last night that I'm so glad I planned for earlier this week. We are at a dead heat for votes on every Sunday in June...not happening. My brain cannot do it, keep up on arting and have a Dad day...I need a break....onto the gaming session and the title of this blog...
We did indeed have a back to back game session. My poor noggin and voice. I'm hoarse from all the talking, laughing and shenanigans'. While we didn't get too much done...I had the players choose where they wanted to go with the campaign. I'm trying to get used to the new system and get my players' used to a different style of role play as well. While the new system is a long way off from being implemented...we all still need to adjust to a different style.
So I bet you are thinking I forgot about rage tacos...nope. One of our players (Zhou) *I'll be using their in game games, easier on me and you* came in with Taco Bell, pissing off Nina because he didn't text us to see if anyone else wanted any. Zhou didn't have a good day at work and missed out on eating and was pissed off...we joked and I coined Rage Taco Bell. It got to a point where there was Depression McDonald's...yes we were quite goofy and it was still early in the night. No one died...a lot of fun was had. It ended relatively early as 3 of the players' had to work this morning....I feel bad for them. If they are feeling anything like me, just UGH.
This week's plan is a lot of arty arting and a Dad day. I will not be planning any session unless I get an idea, which I'll jot down. I'm just exhausted and hoarse. No regerts!!! Yes, I misspelled that on purpose. It's a thing...mmmkay? I'm hoping the funk that I've been in for the arting will lift and I'll be able to art. I think it was me putting too much pressure on me making me crazier than I already am. It is a lofty piece...so I think stepping back, the file is saved and in a nice cozy folder all of it's own, and doing something different would be the best at this point. I will finish the piece...it's a great composition and if and that's a big IF I can pull it off, it'll be a very dark and creepy piece. Really hoping the if becomes a when.
On that rambling note minions, I know I forgot some stuff that I wanted to tell you but this poor sleep deprived brain is not having any of it. I'm on auto-pilot almost. Thankful for very strong coffee. I may be taking a week off soon. As in from everything. I haven't decided, yet. Earlier in the year I did say I was going to be doing that...well that time seems to be coming up. I will give you a heads up. Right now, know it's coming. Remember to check out Society 6 and use the LOVEART code and buy some stuff. As funny as it is and almost hypocritical as I don't count numbers and worry about stats as much anymore...seeing a sale really puts me into high gear creatively. I think it's because being an artist is a very lonely job and sometimes you think, as an artist, you're wasting your time. While it's awesome to set your own hours and not be under a deadline or have a boss hovering over you, your mind can be your worst enemy...I'm not complaining, it's just a lot harder than it looks, not just the art itself but the emotions that go with it. I don't like emotions, but in order to create a great piece those emotions have be let out to play...sometimes they don't like going back in. I think I need to get me some "rage tacos". On that note minions, I bid you an adieu!