I made the mistake of clicking on a few book covers on Pinterest because I liked the cover art and wanted to see it larger and now more book covers keep showing up on my feed and I feel bad about my life. I just want books that have super pretty illustrated covers with my name as the author :( So pretty book covers just make me sad about something that feels farther away than ever. I mean, it IS since I haven’t written anything in like 2 years, and YES, I know it’s up to me to do something about that. But I have been so depressed and burned out, I’m not sure how or if I’ll ever get back into it. I need to figure out how to write for the enjoyment of writing. I’ve been trying to write toward publication since I started writing. I just can’t shake the thought that it’s pointless if no one ever reads it. No matter how hard I try to just write it creeps in and I start thinking maybe I should submit this, maybe it’s good enough, maybe this one will be the one.
I did a bit more art! I am having trouble finding time to do art and a dearth of ideas when I do have the time. Honestly I spend more time looking at Pinterest thinking it will inspire me or I can learn something, than I do actually making art.
Tiny ACEO. Used Ohuhu, Artfinity (they are another marker brand- cheap on Jerry’s) and for the colored outlines I used my ZIG dot markers that have a dot end and a fine line end. Years and years ago I bought some pre-cut bookmarks that were the wrong paper stock but because I am a packrat who can’t rid of paper products I kept them all these years. And guess what? It’s paying off! I’m using them for marker practice! And it’s working. I have one finished and another I’m almost done with.
I might start sending all these marker practice pieces to friends. I also need to sharpen some of these Verithins too. I keep putting it off and trying to get lines out of the worn down leads. Like just sharpen them!
Anyway, I need a 4th player for my Thursday night VtM Chicago game. I can run for 3, it’s fine, I’d rather run for 3 players with good vibes than throw in a new player who ruins everything. So, anyone want in?? Sorry. I had to ask.
These look great!!