Hello my friends!

This will be a bit longer than some of my other journals, but perhaps not as long as others. I figured it’s the last day of the year, so I might as well have a year-end review, and talk about shit that went on and happened.

First thing, I started out the year alone and miserable. My husband was in South Korea and I was without his company for months. It drove me to the edge of madness, but I happily welcomed him home in July. It was a great month, having him back and getting used to him being here with me again.

On top of that, I sketched a lot. I might not have always posted everything up, but I sketched and I was so very happy with what I was managing. I learned something new with every drawing I did and grew in my own estimation by leaps and bounds. I was so very happy with my skill from then to now. Seeing myself changing and growing? It’s more than I ever expected of myself really.

Looking at the work I did in review of the year, I must say I am in a better place than I was the last year. I’m doing better artistically and I’m enjoying the work I manage. Getting to talk to my friends, and getting to work with people I enjoy hanging out with and respect has been a great boost to my confidence.

I made a move to Fort Drum, New York in August and I absolutely love it here so far. The snow is a big change for me, but I’m getting used to it, and learning how much fun it is. It’s cold as fuck, but I’m delighting in every new thing I get to do. (Even shoveling is fun, except my nose gets wicked cold.)

Getting to play in Pathfinder D&D games with my friends has also been a huge uplifting moment as well. Learning how to make characters, and seeing them interacting in a digital space with people who are helping tell a story (however lewd or not it ends up being) is an accomplishment I’ve gotten so enamored in that I play in five games!

A year ago I met Fenoxo, Third, Savin, Sinarra, Kinathis, Hedrah… a whole boat load of people that I greatly respected in the community for what they had accomplished and what they were still accomplishing. It was overwhelming. I cried, and still nearly do cry when I realize I’ve made such good friends. If I’m gone for more than a few days, they make an effort to call or message me to find out if I’m alright. They talk to me and work with me, give me constructive criticism and tell me the truth without being cruel about it. It’s a boon I hope I never take advantage of.

I got to work on Trials in Tainted Space with Fen, Gedan and Savin doing the Busts for the game. I was thrilled to get the opportunity to work on it, and I cannot wait to pick back up in the New Year and start back on putting out Busts.
There will also be a Reveal of something I’ve been working on this coming Saturday (January 3rd). I look forward to the reactions I get!

I’ve read some good books, met good friends, drawn more than my wrist can handle some days, and I can’t wait for the highs and lows of the coming year. I hope for better art, better memories, maybe even a bit more working out than I have in the past year, and happiness for myself and everyone I know!

Have a great night, and please everyone if you’re going out, be safe!