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I've come to the realization that I don't really enjoy drawing anymore.
It's not fun for me anymore; quite the opposite, it's kind of a chore.
I had hit some rough patches in my life for a while where I absolutely needed to pimp my skills out to put food on the table.
I know some people would be super grateful to have a skill like this to fall back on, and don't get me wrong, I was/am too.
But... now I have a steady job (yay!) and no need to force myself to do commissions anymore. I don't need the extra cash.
It was getting to a point where I felt hostage to certain pieces and I was miserable. The whole ordeal seriously put me off drawing.
Now that I do have this job, attempting to draw for myself still isn't the same as it once was.
I have an image in my head I want to get out, but I'm rushing through it- taking shortcuts, and getting increasingly frustrated all the way through.
It's exhausting, and no longer a stress relief or a hobby. So, probably don't expect any new drawings from me for a while.
Digital design on the other hand is still something I love doing, so my gallery might take a major shift in that direction and I might share some stuff I had worked on a while ago.
Thanks for reading!
It's not fun for me anymore; quite the opposite, it's kind of a chore.
I had hit some rough patches in my life for a while where I absolutely needed to pimp my skills out to put food on the table.
I know some people would be super grateful to have a skill like this to fall back on, and don't get me wrong, I was/am too.
But... now I have a steady job (yay!) and no need to force myself to do commissions anymore. I don't need the extra cash.
It was getting to a point where I felt hostage to certain pieces and I was miserable. The whole ordeal seriously put me off drawing.
Now that I do have this job, attempting to draw for myself still isn't the same as it once was.
I have an image in my head I want to get out, but I'm rushing through it- taking shortcuts, and getting increasingly frustrated all the way through.
It's exhausting, and no longer a stress relief or a hobby. So, probably don't expect any new drawings from me for a while.
Digital design on the other hand is still something I love doing, so my gallery might take a major shift in that direction and I might share some stuff I had worked on a while ago.
Thanks for reading!
''I got it from her''
That is, I got my artistic talent from my mom. Both the inclination to do any kind of art, and the encouragement to improve over time. Sadly though, she passed away this past Monday- December 18th, 2017. Some of you know me and mine personally, most do not. My mom was a vibrant, colorful, beautiful person whose unselfish love and heartfelt kindness influenced the lives of many, not the least of which was my own. She taught me how to be a good artist, and an even better person. The world is truly a darker place without her in it.
I'm pretty eXcited...
So, last year a really good friend of mine and I wrote an X-Men screenplay.
It was our ultimate wish list of what we'd want a proper X-Men movie to be, we pulled out all the stops and ended up with something we are exceptionally proud of.
If you haven't given it a read, please, please do. It's right here. It's also the first full length and complete story I've ever published on DeviantART.
I'm bringing this up again because more and more likely that he and I might be writing a sequel screenplay... and it's gonna be dope.
If/when our new ideas come into focus more, I'll be tentatively ending my drawing hiatus and releasing a more comprehe
How's everyone doing?
How's everyone been lately?
I'd like to interact more with my more active followers.
Few years ago, I knew almost everyone by first name.
Now, I've got fans I've never even held a conversation with.
What's up guys?
Seriously?
I'm always open for commissions, and always open to at least hear people out about a request.
Sometimes the request sounds like something I'd really like to draw, and so I do.
But, boy have I gotten some doozies.
Specifically though, I get people who ask me to undertake massive projects just because they think it's cool.
For example...
Extensive concept art for an indie video game project? Wanted me to do the whole thing for free.
Guys, don't abuse the request thing. If you have a major idea, be prepared to pay for it.
I can't dedicate hours and hours of my time and effort without being compensated for it.
In the other extreme, I'v
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I definitely feel you on this one! I've kind of have been feeling the same way about drawing but not just it being a hassle, but also because I felt this community on DA doesn't appreciate or value art so much anymore for what its worth. Still would like to see you new approach though, should be interesting nonetheless! Good luck to ya!