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Radio Silence Update (Patreon)

Published:
2021-03-05 20:58:46
Imported:
2021-11

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Hey guys and Happy March! Weird that it's already March... 

I know I've been kinda quiet, especially after having been relatively active prior to. My art brain kinda just... cut off. I don't know if it was because I'd been seeing my older stuff and got disappointed, or if I was burnt out, or all of the above, but I just couldn't bring myself to turn my workstation back on.

I think I might've plateaued.

Over the years I've found that plateauing is normal, it's when your artistic eye outpaces your ability and it feels like your not improving / that your art is amateurish. I think that's exactly how I feel because a few weeks ago I thought my latest CNMC pages and commissions looked good and then literally a day later I got hit with a wrecking ball of inadequacy. 

I do feel like after three years I haven't really improved much. Understand that I stare at my work for hours so I can't really see my work the way everyone else can. But I know I want to improve and I think to do that, I need to get a little more spontaneous in my art approach (and take classes of courses, but I can't afford that ATM). I'm also stressing over other stuff like digging myself out of credit card debt and because I'm SO close it's taken up a lot of mind space.

But other than that, things are ok! I saw Raya yesterday and that re-sparked my desire to get back on the board. I might be slow getting out to sea again, but just know I didn't forget you guys - I'm just trying to figure out how I can be BETTER.

Also didn't forget that WH shipping stream I promised, I just need to get back into the groove!

QUESTION FOR YOU: It's March, spring is coming, and Christmas is not for another 9 months (sorry, Colonel). While I plan to be done weeeell before Christmas, do you guys still want page updates or would you rather I surprise you with the rest of CNMC at the end of the year? Lemme know in the comments!

Thanks guys for your patience and I hope you're well wherever you are in the world. I'm anxious to open the doors of my Cove back to you all when I'm fired back up!

- Qal

Comments

Exosuit

I say save CNMC for the end of the year.

Anonymous

I didn’t get to mention this sooner, but while looking at the finished commissions you were putting out on Twitter, I thought to myself YOOOO how’d she get REALLY GOOD?? Like it was something about the fur and the lighting especially that I could tell was elevated. So when in the next couple days when I read you were feeling like you weren’t improving, I was for real taken aback ^^;;; Now I wanna see what your art looks like after this break!! Also I’m on board with saving CNMC for December

Anonymous

I can't wait to seeing your art after your break. I already thought your art looked stunning before so with an improvement I imagine it will absolutely blow me away with how awesome it is. As for CNMC I'm good with Christmas year round or at the end of the year, whenever you prefer it really XD. Looking forward to seeing the cove up and running again soon! side note did you enjoy Raya? Is it worth the streaming cost?

KirbyTAB

Saving CNMC sounds like a good idea. Gives you some extra time to put some extra touches on it. Maybe even deepen the plot. Or something like that, I don't know. What I do know and can say is you've definitely improved. Seeing all your old stuff I never got to see was awesome! I felt like I got to see a side I never saw before. Now not saying your old art was bad (cause they were and still are great) but you're style and sense of, well, everything has improved. I know no matter how often we all tell you your art work is amazing you won't believe us. Trust me, I feel the same with all these stories I'm writing. We are our own worst critic after all. Just know we are all here for you sqorl girl. We love you! <3

InTheLionsDen

I am far from an expert on the subject but I thought your work has continued to improve. Even given that your earlier works are pretty good. I enjoy the occasional WIP or stream but if you want to hold off and just reveal finished work, that is up to you. Do what you want and what you are comfortable with.

Anonymous

I feel that saving CNMC may be a good idea. You can always work on it if you get the inspiration or itch for it, but wont be under pressure to push through and finish it just because.

Anonymous

As someone who has watched from the sidelines for most of your time with the fandom, I can say, unequivocally, you have improved in leaps and bounds from when you started. If it’s anything like my writing or model trains, yeah, it takes time, and you feel like you plateau for a while. I look at my first custom models, from six years ago, and I can see many improvements, but by the same token, there are areas where I haven’t improved much at all. Trust us, your pals, when we say you have improved DRASTICALLY since you started! And we love that!

Colonel Arbuckle

It's so good to hear from you again Qal and good to hear that you're generally doing okay! <3 I hope you enjoyed Raya! I think it's WDAS's best since Zoot, myself. While I know it's difficult to see and you might not believe us, your artistic ability has greatly improved over the past three years and your art never fails to bring others joy. Nevertheless, your drive to constantly improve is highly admirable, so take the time you think you need to do what you need to do and please, PLEASE let us know if there's anything we can do to help! We eagerly anticipate your return!! *hugs* With regards to CNMC, I would like to see updates throughout the year, but I would be content to wait until Christmastime if that's what you choose. Keep taking care of yourself, Qal!! <3

ArtAnimationFan

I'd say wait until the end of the year for CNMC. Not only is having multiple projects (sometimes) a good thing to break up inspirational monotony, but you could possibly find new art styles/techniques to use since you'd have until Christmas to finish it.

S1m

I'm cool with either. A surprise at the end of the year might be fun though! It could be burnout that hit you - you put out a lot of comms and comic stuff in a short time. And I know how plateauing feels. It's awful. You're improving though, don't worry, it hasn't stopped. I've said it before but if you ever need some help/critique, I am a discord message away. Also; maybe try drawing something very simple and self indulgent - it can help!

side-fish

Yes, if it needs to be end of year, then that's okay... unless you believe in Christmas in July 🙃 Also, it does seem that real life is catching up and I do understand if you need to take care of that first. And know that we think you've improved quite dramatically over the course of the years. I remember seeing you reupload your art again a few weeks ago and I couldn't help but notice how simpler your art was. Of course, I still have my favorites from the classics but it does feel like you've put more time and effort in the newer pieces 🙂 Also, I didn't know Raya is now out. Disney+ when 😅

Foxdoc

Just know that you have a lot of fans who love you for what you do, and not just for fan art 😁😁😁. You have to take care of you first and foremost. I think you did an amazing job with all the Valentine’s commissions with one particular favorite 😉. You are always practicing art. It’s never perfect but gets better with each go at it. We say the same thing in the medical field.

Anonymous

Great to see you back Qal! You’re your own worst critic and that’s a sign of a fast and frequent learner. But you are blind to the level of your actual skill, and I’ll tell you that I’m not the only witness to your improvement over the years. As always, looking forward to more from you, Zoot or not! As for CNMC, I’d vote to save it for this coming Christmas, just to conserve it’s ‘pizazz’ for the Holiday Season.

qalcove
>>55166872

Thank you Mach! Well now you are just too sweet, aren't you. Perhaps you're being nice...or you're trying to butter me up to make you more WH art XD. Re: CNMC yeah I'm leaning towards that too, then I won't have to feel like I'm rushing. Plus maybe I'll surprise everyone and actually color it!