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After spending the last one and a half year mostly at the hospital and at home recovering from the car accident and everything that happened afterwards, I'm now finally at the point that I'm fit enough to work again. Which is good, because it will at least make an end to the continuous worries about money. After some stressful weeks of job interviews and everything I've landed a job at a nice web-company that allows me to work part time. And I can start tomorrow already. It's a bit exciting, but I'm definitely looking forward to do so
Anyhow... That'll probably mean I'll be a lot less active here, at least until I figure out how to deal with my energy. I will keep making art, it's my go-to thing, but I have to be careful not to spend too many hours on the computer... so that means less time on social media. I will still read messages, but I'll probably have less time to answer.
Anyhow, thanks for all the support over the last few years. It's hard to accurately describe how much it meant to me, but it's definitely a lot, which I think is already proven by the huge amount of messages saved on my computer and printed and stuck to my wall (obsessive much, I know XD)
I'll keep posting, but just a bit more slowly
With kind regards,
Damai Mikaz
Anyhow... That'll probably mean I'll be a lot less active here, at least until I figure out how to deal with my energy. I will keep making art, it's my go-to thing, but I have to be careful not to spend too many hours on the computer... so that means less time on social media. I will still read messages, but I'll probably have less time to answer.
Anyhow, thanks for all the support over the last few years. It's hard to accurately describe how much it meant to me, but it's definitely a lot, which I think is already proven by the huge amount of messages saved on my computer and printed and stuck to my wall (obsessive much, I know XD)
I'll keep posting, but just a bit more slowly
With kind regards,
Damai Mikaz
I'm still alive
It's been a while since I last posted and people have sending me worried messages, so I wanted to let you all know I'm doing fine. I don't have corona and I'm not dead. My computer broke down a while ago, and the consistent problems of working with a broken system and not having the money to properly fix or replace it eventually made me very demotivated to draw. As an artist I've always suffered from self-doubt and massive imposter syndrome. No matter how good I get, I'm always critical at my work. The last batch of commissions I did (even though for a good cause) just emphasized that feeling of not being creatively ready to venture into professional spheres. I honestly respect the people who do, but it's not for me. The pressure of having to churn out quality work on a time limit (next to my regular work) burned me out, and I needed some time off the internet to recuperate. Thank you all for your supportive messages. I'm trying to pick up my art again. Slowly, and working on my
Emergency commissions for vet bills [ON HOLD]
Update April 23, 2020
I'm literally blown away by all the response I got.
I have now filled up a first batch of commissions.
As much as will help me cover the initial bill. And as much as will be possible to deliver, considering I have to do those drawings in my free time (I have a regular job to attend as well).
I expect to deliver commissions somewhere over the upcoming 6 weeks.
Depending on the situation with the cat I might open up more commissions in the future.
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Hey guys.
My beloved cat, Pepper, fell sick. I had to go take her to the vet. It's at this moment yet uncertain what's wrong with her, but she needed to get b
Git gud
It's so tiring to hear people dismiss the ability to create art as sheer talent, and tell me they could never do the same as I do. What do you expect me to answer? That some divine being came down and blessed me with the ability to do art? And you haven't got that divine skill, so you never could do it, and we should all pity you for it?
The truth is that there isn't much of a difference, except that I spend a lot of time creating art. I learned how to draw hands, because I've drawn hundreds of them over the last couple of years. I learned writing because I write nearly every day, and read books when I don't. I spend a lot of time creating a
2019 art goals
Leaving this year as a reminder to myself.
:bulletblack: Drawing more detailed environments
:bulletgreen: Drawing more figures in perspective (Ref: http://www.posemaniacs.com/ ?)
:bulletgreen: Drawing more hands & feet
:bulletgreen: Finish writing my 5175 short story
:bulletblack: Joining#100headschallenge (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A_kQsxeeTE)
:bulletred: Joining AdorkaStock (https://www.deviantart.com/adorkastock)'s DEJ 2019 (if organized this year)
If you're aware of any fun art challenges I might be interested in (geared towards improvement), please let me know.
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I bet the support you've gotten really does feel nice. I hope you have a good day