Stix

[woshibai]

My instagram:instagram.com/woshibaii

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Translation: Guandi Wu ( @sarah.guandiwu )

Proofreading: Amir Hampel

[realstixart]

I'm back in the job market. Two weeks ago, with zero warning, I received an email. Subject line: "Impact of Organisational Changes" My position has been rendered redundant. I've been stressed, angry, freaked out, sad and much more. I guess this zine is my attempt to deal with all those emotions. My pocket notebook has been an absolute lifesaver over the past 14 days. Thoughts, sketches and ideas are all going into the notebook. I'm hoping I'll be looking back on this notebook and laughing. While I'm figuring out how I'm going to pay my bills, I've decided to spend my time between job applications and freelance work on making more zines for my zine subscription. I've never been more motivated to get a local zine community going, and going to make work of it. I also want to do more zine-making workshops. Next month it will be two years since I started putting out a new zine every month, and I want to celebrate it! I don't want to be sitting and feeling sorry for myself. If you want to get on board this crazy pipe-dream train, please check out my Patreon for zine subscriptions, or make contact via @/stixart_ on Instagram.

[realstixart]

I've been exploring using brush pens. I got myself two brush pens and right in the beginning of this exploration the company I work for has decided to terminate my role.

Needless to say, this has shifted my thinking a lot. I'm worried, I'm mad, I'm sad. The job market is not in a great state and having to be looking for a new job is very stressful. I have bills to pay, and suddenly just having my income taken away from me is not a great feeling. I feel like I have lost control of my whole life.

My new zine will be on the topic of my job being cut and how I'm currently feeling. This zine will be available on my Patreon for a month, for just $1. If you feel like you can support in any way just head over to patreon.com/c/stixart

[jonathan-e]

Three small watercolour on khadi paper. Platinum pen and watercolour. A tree and moss in North Wales and two paintings of the Hokokuji shrine in Kamakura

[caleod]

27-2-25

[realstixart]

My sketchbook needs more stuff like this. I've just been inspired to try some new backgrounds!

[the-uncanny-dag]

[realstixart]

Separate the art from the artist. Appreciate the art without idolizing anyone.