Another quick one but quite a poignant one I must say. It's pretty much how I feel right at this very moment. I think we've probably all felt this way sometimes. I've mostly shied away from personal stuff on this blog because I've wanted to keep it mostly about illustration, but really, where does art come from but life. So. purge about to happen. (click away now or forever hold your peace.)
this has been a hard year. It has been an amazing year, but a hard year.
My illustration work has totally taken off; I got married; We're planning great things for the future.
my father-in-law had a stroke; I never see my husband cause we are both so busy; the year has slipped away.
it's a lot of ups and downs really... the ups are great. the downs are harder to deal with! Right now I am a bit down but I know it will pass. I guess I tend to focus on the positives since that's the kind of person I am. I suppose I find it easier than dwelling in the depths of sadness. Having a good cry is a good release though, so is painting, hence the illustration.
so... on the positive side... I have just finished some major projects (which I will post about very soon so stay tuned) and I am extremely excited about that. It also means I can get back to Illustration Friday a bit more regularly now. Yay! I have also been tagged by Jules! My first tag! So I'm going to do that before I go to bed to put myself in a good mood for sleep. (see next post)
hope you're all well out there in cyber-land. xx
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Little KIM!!!! z0mg it is t3h rapper SIGN MY BLOGGER!!! kthx :D Dress with more clothes plx. >:0 <---- Rawr face
Your Illo is sweet & poignant.
Everyone feels like that now and again. The first year of marriage is often rough, hang in there though. It's worth it :)
very cute, lil kim...great expressions!
I can relate to your feelings, and I like your illustration. At the end of the year I always write a list of what I've accomplished - seems like your list would be good this year (no need to write down the bad stuff, that we want to forget).
Anette
www.wynlen.no
U r right, Lil Kim. I bet everybody can say that have experienced a moment like the one u've illustrated.
I celebrate ur achievements and those great moments this year have brought to u. I hope this comming year brings u truly happiness and that those hard moments turn into a good experience.
Life is hard, but beautiful, as u said... specially when we realize that we r not alone.
Cheers,
Pati
very good. love her expressions...both of them!
great looking illo glad ur work is taking off im sure so will ur marriage, nothing good comes easy u always have to work at it over and over and over. but ull find the more u do, the better it gets, the more meaningful it is.
lovely illustration. and so true. take care, I'm sure more 'ups' are coming soon :)
There will always be ups and downs for all of us. I guess the downs help us appreciate the occasional ups we get that much more.
Great illustration, and I hope you get to enjoy more ups than you have to suffer downs.
hey I got one of those!!
Great Job!
wow..so sorry to hear about the down stuff..but you have a lot of wonderful ups to! keep positive! and beautiful work this week!!!
Love the girl's expression. Looks like she's been eating some of those sour gummy worms that makes you cringe.
great concept!!
I completely understand you Lil..so nice when artists open up, and make us feel more connected to you.
Here I am sending good vibes and love for you. Even If I was not feeling good, I would send them anyways, I hope you get them!But don't worry it'll pass, and it makes you stronger.You have done GREAT this year, so many things you should feel proud of ;)
Good wishes to your marriage too :)
kiss. hug.
-Marjorie
Ah same feelings here. My first year also. But it sounds like you've accomplished alot, so remember that!
I know alot of people can relate to that illo!
Beautiful illo Kim :-)
Congratulations on all the great things that have happened this year...it's been such a pleasure to see your work, thank you so much for sharing it!
Geninne
http://blogdelanine.blogspot.com
P.S. Blogger didn't let me sign in to comment on your site :-S Maybe it's because I switched to the beta blogger.
Beautiful illo Kim :-)
Congratulations on all the great things that have happened this year...it's been such a pleasure to see your work, thank you so much for sharing it!
Beautiful illo Kim :-)
Congratulations on all the great things that have happened this year...it's been such a pleasure to see your work, thank you so much for sharing it!
oh! The hiding behind a mask, I am doing this a lot lately, lovely illustration.
Wow...this is perfect, and how I've felt this year too. It's been one of the most difficult years of my entire life. Very nicely done.
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