~mokarran

This is where I say I'm sorry about neglecting DA, but I'm really not :/ I told myself I wouldn't get as obsessed over it as I was (oh so many) years ago, and I haven't regretted that. I got stressed out over the tiniest stupid things that happened here. And stupid things happen a lot. So.

I have changed my major. Completely. Chemistry is about as far away from Illustration as you can get. But I'm still drawing, when I can and when I feel like it. I made a resolution to make a desktop wallpaper every month for a year, and I have a few other projects I would like to work on, like painting matryoshka dolls and a few gifts for family.

It's kind of strange, but I feel that art-wise I am experimenting with techniques a lot more than I did in art school. I think I was always, in the end, aware that there would be a grade attached to anything I did (because I sure as hell didn't have time to do things for myself. I don't know how you people do it; you're truly awesome). Now, I'm not afraid to try to copy someone's techniques, or return to media that I had already given up on.

At the same time, I am very grateful for the time I spent at MICA, because I learned so much. About myself, about other people, and most importantly about the creation of art. It was an awesome experience. Without MICA, I don't think I could have ever gotten to where I am. I don't think I would be able to say "I'm successfully experimenting with my style." I never would have discovered all of these amazing artists, both professional and not, that inspire me so much. I would have never discovered any of this potential I now feel.

That being said, I will try to post art more often. I don't want to stop drawing, even if I might never improve as much as other people. I can live with that. Right now I am focusing on catching up on academics I have missed out on, but I will definitely try more to draw and paint and everything else when I can. And thanks to all of my friends here on deviantART. I consistently enjoy all of your work, even if I don't comment all that much.



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