I go by this name basically everywhere online that I have a presence and I do feel my art is fairly identifiable at this point and don’t want to attempt to maintain more than one internet presence/personality. I’m too busy and that’s too much effort.

I should be shameless about my art and yet here I am.

#artiststruggles

COMIC: Al

Friggin Al

#comic #webcomic #algorithm #artiststruggles #mastoart #comicstrip #Funny

I don't know why I did a second version of this, but I did. And it was insanely difficult. I drew Lara's face three times and after I was done with that I realized that I drew Zhaikes' cyborg arm on THE WRONG SIDE. Can you imagine?? WTF. But ok, I went back again and drew it on the other side and now I'm done. D O N E.

After all I like the sleeping version better, but whatever.. <3

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#NoRegrets #ArtistStruggles

Back to School Soon

*Screaming* (Btw the ending song is to the tune of OK KO End Credits)

#art #mypersona #backtoschool #artiststruggles #suffering

All this talk about Ai art is making me go crazy. What makes me sad is the hate I have seen artists voicing their concerns are receiving (especially on the Birdsite). It’s really disheartening

#art #artiststruggles #artist

Really gotta start pulling myself out of this rut I've been in where I've only been doing fan art and not really posting anything.

I thought I was getting past social media stressing me out but 🤷 apparently not.

Anyways, I'm gonna try and start a painting for the express purpose of having something to share with everyone.

#ArtistStruggles

Hello fellow artists. Do any of you find it difficult to stick to one style? I feel like I wanna try it all and I know it's detrimental in building an identity as an artist but I can't help myself.

Now I have the urge to learn Illustrator and After Effects and do a total 180 in my artistic journey

#artist #ArtistStruggles

It's interesting how I sometimes wish I could paint more carefully and slowly meanwhile the people who paint carefully and take their time say they wish they could paint quicker and more energetically.

#ArtistStruggles

What stresses me out? Painting.
What do I do to de-stress? Painting.

#ArtistStruggles

Been working all morning. I feel fantastic. Had a rough year where I've struggled a lot with productivity. Finally feels like I have the drive to create again. I am excited to get back on track

#art #artist #freelancer #artiststruggles

The difference in my mindset between where and how I'm sketching is very interesting.

Sketchbook = Very relaxed no shits given.
Ipad = Relaxed, having fun, but learning and creating somewhat finished pieces.
On laptop = Business, serious, stress, pressure.

#ArtistStruggles #Sketching #ArtProcess

Discontinued pigments always annoy me... on the one hand I want it in my life forever, on the other hand, I don't want to hoard tubes of one pigment indefinitely...

#artiststruggles

Hi, this hand took 20 minutes to draw but it's bootiful, isn't it? #artiststruggles #hand #hands

Just a bit inbetween. We have new art supply storage in the office. I don't have a studio, but paint in the office. So it got a bit full and storage place was needed.
So here is Dante showing off the new treasure.

#artroom #artiststruggles #dog

It may be tough to get rejections, especially when the work is very dear to you. But one more #rejection letter means one more experience and perhaps being a bit less afraid to write an application at all. I can feel the effects of that now, after having received 7 rejection letters from contests and about 5-10 from galleries.
It's okay. It's all about the practice. Lose your fear. Be kind to yourself. Allow yourself to ~just try it~. #artistLife #artistStruggles

Which reminds me I have to get back to painting. Perhaps I can manage to get something done later today. Would be nice! #artistStruggles #artistLife

Hmmm. I've tested using the Instagram Live Stream to feel less alone when painting, and I loved it! It was awesome having some people chat wich me!
Now I'm thinking of testing Twitch for that matter. What are your experiences? Especially with traditional art? #streaming #traditionalArt #artistStruggles