A few days late to write about it, but it has now been a full year since I made this account! Last time I posted a log I was still testing this thing, since I still wasn't sure where exactly to make my art public. Over time, this site has proved to be a source of inspiration and a motivator to keep doing what I do. The energy of many creators here is simply that contagious. Not to mention, it's also a nice place to take a break from the overload that my other social site have.
Last year was a pretty good for my art and I've been thinking what I could do differently this year:
- Returning to using Clip Studio. I have been using Procreate for the last two years. Although drawing in a portable device is definitely a plus, I think my desktop is a better workplace. Not to mention drawing from my desk instead of my bed is probably better for my back and sleep schedule.
- Spending more time on my art. I don't mean more time overall; my stamina and other responsibilities wouldn't allow it. I mean spending more time per artwork. I've been getting more comfortable in spending more time per artworks lately. That World ★-7 artwork took +20 hours and some of last year's drawings have more elements to their composition than what I was used to. I want to see how my composition improves if I just push myself a bit further each time.
- Setting up commissions is definitely part of my plans at this point. I have been suggested to do so by friends and strangers alike and I definitely feel ready for it. Unfortunately, I've been facing some technical issues with doing transactions 'cause apparently PayPal behaves weirdly if you live in Puerto Rico or somethin'. Merely making online transactions is a chore. So that's an issue that I have to settle.
Anyways, just wanted to drop some thoughts about what I've done and will do.
Getting back to work!
Frastus
Yeah Newgrounds has been surprisingly chill for a place to post + browse works, so I am glad it is working out for you. Excited to see what you have in the works!