Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2017 11:41:49 GMT -5
About a week or so ago, I woke up with a headache and checked my phone, grumbling about the day ahead. Then I visited Neo, where I found myself with my 100th Art Gallery trophy. I felt a little better, despite all the stresses of school--I mean, sure, I'd reached my goal, but I had sooo many readings to do, and it just didn't matter after a few minutes. But now, it's really struck me: I've done it.
Back in 2011, I was in high school, depressed, and intensely critical--but not constructively so--of my art. I decided that I couldn't work professionally or go to art school. I had to accept that I was never going to be good enough. (Jeez, high school me, chill!)
Drawing for Neopets helped me slowly, yet surely, push myself out of the rut of not drawing at all. It started as a way to get trophies, win cool ranks on the ol' NTWF, get praise, etc. Then it became a habit. And finally it became a way to improve myself, whether it amounted to trying new coloring techniques, using different media, or changing my sense of anatomy/composition/whatever. And that alone became fun. Art became fun again.
It's 2017 now. I'm not passionate about Neo by any means--heck, I barely even visit lately except to check the Art Gallery. All the same, I've found a way to integrate art into my life again. I've been able to get commissions, earning income on my art and reaching a wider audience--something unthinkable back in 2011, 2013, or even 2015. But it's real. Art's part of my life again.
Thank you, Neopets, and thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout. <3
Back in 2011, I was in high school, depressed, and intensely critical--but not constructively so--of my art. I decided that I couldn't work professionally or go to art school. I had to accept that I was never going to be good enough. (Jeez, high school me, chill!)
Drawing for Neopets helped me slowly, yet surely, push myself out of the rut of not drawing at all. It started as a way to get trophies, win cool ranks on the ol' NTWF, get praise, etc. Then it became a habit. And finally it became a way to improve myself, whether it amounted to trying new coloring techniques, using different media, or changing my sense of anatomy/composition/whatever. And that alone became fun. Art became fun again.
It's 2017 now. I'm not passionate about Neo by any means--heck, I barely even visit lately except to check the Art Gallery. All the same, I've found a way to integrate art into my life again. I've been able to get commissions, earning income on my art and reaching a wider audience--something unthinkable back in 2011, 2013, or even 2015. But it's real. Art's part of my life again.
Thank you, Neopets, and thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout. <3