[Feed] Let's ease into it... (Patreon)

I've been trying to take it easy lately. Although I did briefly produce a bit of work for web comic, Cassiopeia Quinn. You can read that HERE.

I watched Netflix's The Witcher and liked it. I also played through Nier: Automata and enjoyed it. I don't really make time for video games anymore, so it's nice. The last… X many years of my life have focused almost entirely on work. I want to say something like… 8 years?

I'd like to continue my mini-vacation, but I should really get back to work soon. I'll just have to be mindful to not push myself too hard so I can still find time to relax. I think you should consider doing the same too.

Plan for January:

Having kept my mind off of work thus far, I do not yet know what I will be creating during the month.

As for this month's Concept Art content… I do not have any concrete ideas. I might simply choose to freely explore some Beaumont-related concepts rather than trying to solve any one particular design problem.

Creative Expression & Long-Term Goals:

In a recent video by Bobby Chiu (artist & creator of Schoolism), Chiu talked about the importance of long-term goals (in addition to continuous learning). Which has me thinking about creating some long-term goals for myself, though I have yet to determine what exactly.

The length of these goals can be as long as entire year. That's a lot longer than anything I've ever worked on before, but there's something enticing about the feeling of building towards something greater. I briefly experienced this feeling when creating the Beaumont Prototype in October.

Perhaps I should endeavor to create another narrative-based work? A comic of some kind? I also have a bunch of game development tools at my disposal, such as GameMaker Studio 2, RPG Maker, and even Dreams (PS4). I've got a lot of options that I can choose from. I just have to figure out exactly what I'd want to do (not something that comes easily to me).

That said, I am generally excited about the prospect of finding new ways to creatively express myself.

Health Concerns:

It might not be anything to worry about, but I've noticed an occasional pain in the left side of my chest lately. It does not happen very often, and has rarely gotten painful enough to elicit groans or reflexive convulsions. Still, it is something to be mindful of.

I don't expect that I will see a doctor about it. That's completely out of character, and probably expensive. It might just be related to a lack of sleep, lack of exercise, and poor dietary choices. I'll try to take better care of myself.

I want to thank you for all your support and patience.

Don't forget to eat & sleep.