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Mutagenesis - Cover + Thoughts

Added 2023-12-17 08:39:18 +0000 UTC

And this is finally done! I had loads of fun with this and I'm very satisfied with the result. All done digitally in CSP. Now onwards to finishing the zine...

So a lot happened this year but I still made frustratingly little in terms of comics. As usual this is because capitalism is a nightmare and ends need to be met. Hopefully things start looking up soon (for me and the rest of the world).

On a positive note I feel like I've really matured as a painter and illustrator, which can probably be attributed to a few things. Upgrading to a professional tablet is obviously a big one, but taking commission work has always pushed me with every pic I finish. It gives me a chance to iteratively refine my skills, experiment and draw things I might never have drawn otherwise so I'm very thankful to everyone that has ever commissioned me!! Taking painting comms this year was also a big step because it was the first time I felt confident enough in my abilities to offer them, so special thanks to those commissioners :) <3

The other thing is that I feel like I finally know what art I want to make and how. Knowing specifically what I find most interesting to draw/paint makes planning and executing art a lot more straightforward and I've been gradually finding consistency in my work. For a really long time I struggled to define my artistic intent both conceptually and in practice, but now I feel like it's clicked into place. So if this is something you're struggling with, it will 100% come with time, practice and also attentiveness. Pay attention to the art that gets you fired up, and think about why it does.

Thanks for looking, as always

From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free 🇵🇸