Ass Kick

[John]

Sorry for that little "rant" I sound so whiny but I just had to get out what has been on my mind for weeks. And since I see this as my little art diary I thought it would be good to post here.

There was a time when I had the entire day to myself where I can just draw and paint as much as I please. I remember going through that same frustration as you when I needed to take more responsibilities such as work (this art career just doesn't pay!). It dwindled down my painting time to just a few hours. On the flipside, it made me more focused. Since there were less time, I had to take less breaks. I plan on what I'm going to paint when I'm working! Not exactly employee-of-the-month advice, but you have to do what you have to do.

What got me through that frustration was realizing, regardless of my work time eating up my painting time, I am still lucky to have time for myself. Luckily, I don't have children to take care of. I don't have to care for ailing family members. And I don't have after work responsibilities, unlike a lot of people in this world who don't even time to take a moment and breathe.

Hope you don't stress out over this. You've been banging out nice consistent work.

Some of the stuff from today. A digital painting I started. I want to really finish it this time since I have so many problems with sticking to a thing. Then some anatomy.

That's a nice realization. You got to try and just finish a piece. I think that's the only way to know what your weaknesses are. In turn, you'll find out which ones to study and improve next. You are doing great on your studies, all you have to do is to apply them.