Thanks for everyone's replies to the last poll. I left it up long enough that some of you might have been using social media more by the end of it, or deleted your facebook by the end. There's a new one up, inspired by art blocks/slumps. I've been in the throes of one for a while! I asked if you experienced them periodically, seasonally, regularly, or not at all. Go check out the poll and let us all know if art slumps also affect you.
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For me: Periodically, but I think part of the pattern is significantly environmental (which could also include seasonal, I suppose). I have not had a working hard drive for my SuperCompy in three months, and have been wrestling with getting a desk I am comfortable at and an easier setup. The few bits of art I've done have all been on a laptop where I am quite suspicious of the colors. Plus I live in New York City... I realise this is supposed to be the center for artists, but how does anyone get anything done with all the bangrattle clang-drammal-buzzbuzz noise in this place?

I've been dealing with the computer woes, the ramshackle mess apartment, the lack of life's direction for a while now, and my fingers are itching to sketch again. I have to say a HUGE thank you to *Original-Monkii for this subscription that allows me to keep using my journal theme. I promise to post more regularly to make buying me a subscription worthwhile. T_T

I am applying to MFA programs this fall for writing, but in the meantime I was accepted to the Tin House Summer Writer's Workshop in fiction and poetry, so I'll be attending there in fiction in July. I have a short story due in three days for another fiction workshop led by some MFA-candidates and friends. It's a busy month, but I'm daydreaming of mesquite and mimosas and the long slow arm of a desert road. This summer will see me on a Southwestern Adventure Tour, so be sure to check out my Tumblr or Twitter for more frequent updates to my art/life/writing stuffs. I've also been updating my design/web portfolio, learning new techniques, so I should really update this journal theme and rewrite my journal tutorial to show you how I do it, non? Yes, I think so.

Much love to the DA,