After a great deal of mental turmoil over things relating to my artwork and writing, as well as a great deal of changes occurring in my life, I have decided on an entirely new direction and approach to things.

My art, for the most part, is still - at least in my view - grotesquely amateur. And, while I realize that you are your own worst critic and my friends and family will support and cheer on whatever scribbles I do as being masterpieces of artistic interpretation, I am not happy with it regardless of what I do. So, to curb some of this self loathing of my art, I have decided to go back to painting in the abstract, something I've not done for the better part of 15 years.

I don't plan on abandoning my characters entirely however. I still plan on perfecting my coloring skills and finishing up the Rulers series I have posted. I also plan on learning on my own, practicing and sketching various things until I'm satisfied with what I have. I'm determined to beat the artistic hatred.

As for my writing - it is my passion even if it seems to have abandoned me for the time being. I've been revisiting old pieces to help get my muses to cooperate once again and it's working if slowly. There is some re-writing happening that I will take day by day while I adjust to new life in Alabama and the hormonal ups and downs of being pregnant again.

Little changes but important ones to me. And, while I'm now determined, not annoyed, I can't change the little mood thingie on my journal. *le sigh*