Stagnation is AWESOME
UnhappyIt's turned it to shit.
Before I launch into an oh-my-art-sucks bawwfest, let me first say that I did minor in art, so it could be a lot worse, and I am happy with my choice to major in computer science because of one thing: I have a job. This also is the fastest/easiest to break into/highest paying track of the game industry, which is my ultimate career goal once I finish with graduate school. I also do enjoy studying the subject; it's very interesting if you like math.
However, my art is at a level that I feel I would be at in my first year out of high school had I been practising. There have been many times during my college career where I have said to myself "I wish I had gone to art school". I still draw animu and I'm starting to get really sick of it. I really wish I could draw on the order of a professional concept artist, which I am well aware takes years of intense study and dedication that I may never be able to invest due to my chosen profession.
This is not to say I'm not doing anything about it. I have mentioned that I am working on a Team Fortress 2 fancomic. This is true though, again, due to working in the sciences is VERY slow going. I have about 7 pages penciled and most of the plot written. However, it also takes me a long time to do the art for the comic because I am so out of practise. My grasp of anatomy, while improved from figure drawing classes, is still lacking and I still fall into old traps all the time. I'm terrible at facial expressions and I have COMPLETELY forgotten how to paint digitally. I haven't picked up a copic marker in 3 years. I'm hoping the sheer number of drawings I will have to do that require skill in these areas will force me to improve dramatically. We'll see what happens.
I have also resumed cosplaying after a 3 year rut. I'm hoping to have a new costume done by Otakon for the first time in about 4 years. It's not Louise, though I have made some progress on that clusterfuck of a costume. I'll finish that one eventually, even if it fucking kills me.
hope you enjoyed your special day.
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A birthday rhyme for you
on your special day
Monday's child is fair of face.
Tuesday's child is full of grace.
Wednesday's child is loving and giving.
Thursday's child works hard for a living,
Friday's child fears no foe.
Saturday's child has far to go.
And the child born on Sunday
is bonny and wise in every way.
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No one gets out alive all we can hope for is
when all is said and done more is done than said
I wish you a wonderful day,
I wish you happiness and fun and laughter
for today and every day after!
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It's January 26th which means it's your special day. Hoping you have a fantastic birthday, get some nice gifts and generally get to enjoy it lots.
All the best and much love from the birthdays team to you
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No matter what they told you, you're not alone.
Instead of counting candles,
Or tallying the years,
Contemplate your blessings,
As your birthday nears.
Consider special people
Who love you, and who care,
And others who’ve enriched your life
Just by being there.
Think about the memories
Passing years can never mar,
Experiences great and small
That have made you who you are.
Another year is a happy gift,
So cut your cake, and say,
"Instead of counting birthdays,
I count blessings every day!"
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Love that lives in the heart cannot be so easily terminated by time. Even though the encounter is brief its impression shall last a lifetime. No one can change the direction of love that lives in the heart. If you have loved that in itself is the answer.
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