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Oh Deer, this has been a long one!

3 days in the making, and we finally have this adorable Deer.

I had so much fun creating this piece, and I’ve learnt so much in the process. Looking at this, and then my first post from last months painting, the progress is insane; I’m really enjoying myself and I’ve finally found and love my slot in this art world.

I can’t wait to continue to share this journey with you!

It’s so strange on me, I’ve gone from smashing out a piece in 4 hours, to taking like >2 days overnight. (I’m currently 2 days into a piece)

I don’t know what clicked, but the amount of detail I am getting in there by moving slower is insane.

I know that’s obvious but I’ve been so used to forcing work out of myself in fast succession because of education, that it’s so nice to sit back and take my damn time.

Education doesn’t always set you up to be your best, you do that for yourself.

The amount of progression I have had out side of education is far further than I ever progressed learning about my art and being taught workshops and stuff.

Yes, it set me up for more understanding, I will admit. I have reference and knowledge I can apply from art school, but the truth is, not once did I learn about digital art. Not once. I did that, I taught myself. Not once did I study and research wildlife. I was put in to a box by both myself, and my surroundings, that exploration was scary.

I am not where I am because of art school alone.

Keep pushing yourself, because only you can do that for you.

[Photo taken by RoyTheBin]

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Sunlight Illuminates a Full Spectrum of Color As It Filters Through Hummingbird Wings in a New Photo Book

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Absolutely majestic 🤩

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The goddess Bastet 🐈‍⬛

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This is absolutely gorgeous 🤩

There’s something about this painting that I love.

I was so happy to get this commission. It was daunting at first because the pressure I feel around commissions and my need to be “perfect” is insane, but this little piece was adorable and refreshing from start to finish.

I absolutely love the person who commissioned this piece, so that was a huge relief from the get go, but I am so grateful!

I can’t wait to create more and share them with you guys!

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“Heather”

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Look at this stunning piece by @miceandmatchsticks !!!

I am in awe! 😍

🖌️Commission🖌️ Trash Panda, 02.10.2022

My condition is progressing and it’s hit me in such a weird way.

My mobility is getting worse and I’m having to adapt and overcome so many different things. Getting around the house on crutches is getting harder and harder, but our house isn’t wheelchair accessible so we’re kind of stuck. We’re adapting the best we can.

I’m in a weird state of acceptance and self hate. I go from blaming myself, to blaming the world. I’m cycling between being completely at peace with my disability, and enraged by it.

I feel the need to apologise for every adaption or access need. To the people I love the most, I feel like my needs are a burden; but I know so hard how that isn’t true.

Even when we have lived with this for so long, there’s no shame in being unsure of how you feel.

Progression is hard at times, but I need to learn that this isn’t my fault.