I was sure it was art block…

…but it turned out to be something else.

I think I’m depressed…or is this what they call midlife crisis?

I’m not happy with the direction where my art is going. I started drawing chibis for fun since they’re easier to draw and it’s relaxing; no pressure at all. Then I started drawing non-chibis, trying out different styles and techniques in Paint Tool Sai. I learned a lot but I’m a bit confused…Confused from what? I don’t know, I’m not sure.

I think I’d like to try to get out of the chibi thing. I don’t want to be seen as just a chibi artist. I can draw other things, too. Although…I’m not comfortable with Paint Tool Sai. Paint Tool Sai is great and easy to use not to mention you can draw way faster with it once you get used to it but whenever I use it I feel like my drawing is forced; therefor inconsistent. It’s different when I’m using Photoshop. Everything seems to come out naturally, like drawing on paper. So, I’m going to move to Photoshop. My style will be different and I’m going to start learning a new program all over again. It doesn’t matter though. I’ll still use Paint Tool Sai since there are a bunch of unfinished commissions I need to do and they expect me to draw the usual cute/shiny style.

There’s a ton more of questions I have like: Should I go pro with this? Or should I just draw as a hobby? What kind of artist do I want other people to see me? Stuff like those…It’s kinda hard to answer them when I don’t even know myself. What do I like? What about those I don’t like? What do I want anyway? I’ve been following other people’s wants and I’m forced to accept some things that I’m against at, and I don’t know what is what anymore. Is this how being an adult is? Is this how they want me to become? It feels so…empty. I have no love for the things I do, I don’t appreciate them, I have no feelings for them and I think I’m going to lose my sanity. Sometimes I wonder if I exist. One thing’s for sure, and I’m really sure of it, I don’t like this.

I think everything started when my grandpa passed away just this year. It made me think of..life itself, I suppose…Well, whatev!! Whether it’s depression or midlife crisis, I need to do something about it. But first, I need to finish those commissions and art trades I owe people with!!! ; A ; It’s been a while but I’m glad I finally got to figuring out these stuff that’s been going on inside my head.