So I basically took 2019 off. I needed a break from doing school and stressing out for the last like 20 years of my life. I rested hard, which was so refreshing. And the time was made sweeter because I got to spend most of it with someone I love very much, a man I met near the end of my last semester at ASU. During my break I was focused on growing this new relationship, and becoming closer to this, frankly astonishing, human being. I came out of 2019 ready to get back into the grind of being creative.
I didn't do much art last year, except for my attempts at the Inktober challenge. I started, but never finished a few animation sketches, and some art for unfinished videogame projects with my boyfriend. I stoked the fire under my liking for knitting, and I learned how to crochet as well. I've spent a ridiculous amount of time working with yarn this year, making several hats, some socks, some baby booties and a scarf as gifts to various friends and family members. I also expanded my knowledge of gardening, and learned more about medicinal plants. While I may have been dormant from working, I found myself very inspired by the time off. I've learned new skills, and grown old ones. I've lived new experiences and found love. I've solidified who I am as an artist, and what I want to do with my passion. I understand better what I want to make art about, and how I want to do it. This is a hard year for selling art, but a great year for making it. I'm intimidated by the idea of looking for a job in the pandemic, but I have so much time, I can work on my portfolio. Soon, I'm hoping to set up an online shop, and begin pushing my name out there. Wish me luck 'cuz I'm gonna need it. I have a lot of anxiety towards getting to work as an artist. But I know if I work hard , I can succeed. And that's what I'm getting back in the habit of: hard work.
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AuthorHello. I'm Alison. I'm not really a blogger, but I have this blog now. I'm an art student at ASU, born and raised in the searing Arizona heat. I Like fandom and spooky stuff. Plz explore my meager site. Archives
May 2020
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