Not a very interesting or dramatic journal this time, but I still can manage to make e'm long I suppose it works out well though since I can't really afford to bring forth too many comments to answer for stuff that isn't actual art submissions since I'm kinda busy with some commissions and trying to think of what to do for this year's Christmas pic But I just needed to get that last journal off my page. But I stand by making it - it generated help I otherwise wouldn't have gotten and the course of events now might be different, I might not have created my last few works, which I think are some of my best submissions this year, even if they aren't my most popular

Still, I can't help but feel like I'm trying too hard at times and maybe need to lower the bar back to a more enjoyable level just a little bit. But I will always want to maintain a certain standard of quality in what gets uploaded here, for I know how many of us (including myself) hate it when an artist gets popular and starts slacking off since they know anything they submit will get tons of comments and faves no matter what Quite disappointing when an artist you worshipped starts submitting deviations that make you question why you watch them anymore For the integrity of my own gallery and what confidence I do have, I probably will always be the kind to submit only my "good" stuff In fact, I don't really like complaining about my art, it may not be Hollywood studio-quality stuff but I admit I'm pretty happy with my work most of the time and would be content as a freelancer alone if it was more reliable (no elitism in that no matter how good I get I just can't stand elitism in people ), especially considering the handicap of me not having been to a proper arts and media college and learning most of what I know on my own I only really get shitty because it often takes forever

I still have lots of ideas for personal works up my sleeve. The only thing hindering them is trying to think of something for Christmas and a couple of commissions. But I guess the fact that ideas come readily to me is a good thing. Just wish I had more time to do e'm. Almost a whole day in front of the computer all week just isn't enough This includes some more 360 degree view works like Pine Shrine, but I don't want to do those too frequently otherwise the whole novelty of them wears out

Also, I get a lot of group offers too, another thing to be thankful for Now Many might get their offer turned down and think "why"? In reality I hate saying no to them, but I try to keep my deviation pages "clean" by not having too many group avatars near them. I have nothing against those who do, especially if the artist finds getting attention on their own hard (yeah, I've been there, done that - still remember how it felt, there were no groups then though, just poorly-run clubs :dohtwo But to me, too many group avatars near a work looks distracting, so I really try to limit how many groups I have each piece in, and some even keeping "exclusive" to my gallery. So people can still offer, I sometimes say yes, but don't take it as a knock to your group if I say no

Also, I'm happy because my sexy pair of Demonia boots arrived too bad it's Summer here so it's too hot to wear e'm. Summer sucks if there's no beach/pool/air conditioner around to enjoy during it :dohtwo:

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