Day 1 Snowflake Challenge

[otherearths_outthere]

In your own space, talk about your Happy Place—
the things that give you joy, calms you or keeps you sane.

Creating art does all three of of those things for me. Working on something takes me out of my head and lessens stress. Nothing ever turns out 100% as planned, so that is exciting. I have been able to grow beyond graphite pencil work to working with watercolor, ink even digital painting. And it is a real joy when someone can see something in a work that I may not have noticed, or is inspired by something I’ve done.

Comments

[squidgiepdx]

I wish I could draw! I always try, but things never come out how I want.

[otherearths_outthere]

It's just a matter of practice, I think. A lot of practice. I envy your unique writing talents. You have such a wonderful style, Love reading your work.

[squidgiepdx]

::hugs:: Thank you! Maybe we can collaborate on something SGA this year! :)

[otherearths_outthere]

Oh hey, I’d like that. I told Melagan that I’d do a cover for a story if she’d just write it. I may have gotten in over my head, lol. It needs to be the whole team in an AU. Very challenging and I really need to do it justice. But “Dream Shop” turned out pretty well.

[respoftw]

I love that you have your art to make you happy. You’re so talented!

[otherearths_outthere]

Thank you so much for the nice thoughts.
It does make me so happy, especially when I can share it with other fans.

[tolieawake]

Oh yes! For me it's craft - there's just something about doing something with my hands... even if I'm not happy with the result

[otherearths_outthere]

There is just *something* about working with your hands, isn't there? My husband happens to be a very talented woodworker .