Reflecting on the Past Twelve Months

And so the new years is upon us. For many a time of celebration and reflection. Now a days it's really just another night for me. I don't party, I work two jobs, so even though I have tomorrow off I'm just sitting in watching MST3K on youtube and drawing. Not that I'm complaining. But if you're off celebrating tonight be sure to stay safe and have fun!

I noticed others filling out those 'year in review' art summaries that tend to float around on Deviant Art so I thought I'd fill one out too and take a look back at the artwork I've done and things I've accomplished this year. Blank template here.

I think this year I really worked on experimenting with different media, both traditional and digital, and I’ve really come to love both even more than before. I also pushed myself in how much work I can get done in a short time with the “31 Days of Horror Art” project I did over October; as well as the Steampunk Comic and Alencia comic.

I re-launched “Or Maybe Not” as a web comic, although I admittedly left it unattended for most of the year due to working. However I hope to give it more attention this new year, as well as digging into my Alencia comics even more! I also started my Synesthesia painting blog which could also use some more attention. Those paintings really help me explore and share my Synesthesia as well as explain it to others.

Art has always been a light in my life, something I can fall back on and find comfort in. A lot of gloomy things have happened this year that have attempted to break my spirit, or my heart, or sometimes both. But time and time again I have to look past those things, brush them off, and march forward. I have too many things that I want to do let the bad stuff keep me down. And even though I have to keep telling myself this, I keep listening. Because I have to hold onto the light that art gives me, and I have to create, and keep improving, because I know if I do then I can propel myself forward into more desirable situations (and jobs).

It's hard to keep positive, even though there are plenty of people in the same boat as me. When looking up at my peers who made the plunge and picked up and moved to go chase their dreams while I stick around here slugging it out in retail it can be hard to see a bright side. However... I have plans. Goals. Things that I want to see come into fruition, things to create and publish and nurture and grow into something special. So, there will be plenty to look out for from me in 2013. I plan on rocking this year.

So with that, here's some Dio. My motivational music muse as of late *fist pump*


I'd also like to thank you all for following me and enjoying my art. Don't be afraid to comment or drop me a line some time. I won't bite :)
Have a great new years guys!