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Without going too much into detail, I wanted to let you know that my health recently took a turn for the worst.
My physical condition wasn't already too good, but it pretty much went down the drain over the last few weeks. Migraine attacks have been shutting my body down almost completely. With attack sequences that last for over a week, and no medicines that work anymore, I'm pretty much at the end of my energy.
I've spoken to various doctors over the last few weeks.
None them were able to provide a simple solution for the issue, as the nature of my illness isn't one that's easy to solve. I'm currently under a lot of stress from both my job and personal life -- because like I said; things aren't always easy, and certainly aren't easy to explain to people. I'll be going for long term rehabilitation therapy soon. In the meantime doctors recommended me to take a break from as many stress factors as is possible, under which internet community's like DeviantArt. Probably also because migraines make it pretty much impossible to spend time in front of a computer screen.
I might post some art here every now and then, but I won't be active anymore for a while.
See you around!
With kind regards,
Damai Mikaz
My physical condition wasn't already too good, but it pretty much went down the drain over the last few weeks. Migraine attacks have been shutting my body down almost completely. With attack sequences that last for over a week, and no medicines that work anymore, I'm pretty much at the end of my energy.
I've spoken to various doctors over the last few weeks.
None them were able to provide a simple solution for the issue, as the nature of my illness isn't one that's easy to solve. I'm currently under a lot of stress from both my job and personal life -- because like I said; things aren't always easy, and certainly aren't easy to explain to people. I'll be going for long term rehabilitation therapy soon. In the meantime doctors recommended me to take a break from as many stress factors as is possible, under which internet community's like DeviantArt. Probably also because migraines make it pretty much impossible to spend time in front of a computer screen.
I might post some art here every now and then, but I won't be active anymore for a while.
See you around!
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.
© 2014 - 2024 DamaiMikaz
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u just take it easy and relax and get better we will just keep checking your updates to know but get better ur health is priority
to everything else. U r an inspiration to many of us and a force that pushes us to move forward and get better at what we r trying to do (no matter what that it drawing or writing)
so we will be waiting for u..
to everything else. U r an inspiration to many of us and a force that pushes us to move forward and get better at what we r trying to do (no matter what that it drawing or writing)
so we will be waiting for u..