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In this journal, there is no theme. There is no prompt. There is just the endless river of words pouring forth from my mouth like a three-month old you just fed.
So Christmas has come and gone, and I feel like it never really was here.
Sure I did the shopping, the wrapping, the opening, and the enjoying, but it never really FELT like Christmas. You know? No?

Well, normally, I get into the Christmas spirit by making my own cards for everyone I know, pretty much. Usually, the cards are something special, like a caricature of all of my classmates, or my teachers. Sometimes, I give out other things to go along with it as well, like mini stockings filled with candy or a christmas mix CD or tape.

This year, I didn't do anything. And it bothers me.

I was so overwhelmed with stuff going on at school, that I totally skipped doing the card. I was stressing out about bringing up my grades and not forgetting to do the important assignments that I just never got around to it. But I don't think it was all school's fault. *GASP*

Lately, I've been really out of it. Like, not acting like myself. I haven't been able to focus on things well, I'm a total hermit (like that's new...), and I don't have a whole lot of interest in the things I used to be into.

Namely drawing.
When was the last time I actually drew a GOOD picture?
Like, a few months ago. What happened to making a decent picture that I was proud of at least once a week? I hate everything I draw, everything comes out wrong, and it's like a task instead of a hobby.

It seems like in the first couple of minutes of drawing a picture, I already know if I'll hate it or not. Most of the time I hate it.

So now I don't know what to do.

Do I keep drawing till I get something I like?
Do I find another hobby?
Is this just a slump?

I don't know. I don't think this is a slump because it's been getting progressively worse since vacation ended in august.
GAH. Such is the life of the soul who pursues art as their trade.

I need some inspiration. Like now.
And eLouai Candybar dolls have stopped giving me that inspiration.
Humbug.

-End of Emo Rant-

So yeah, any one got any ideas?
Know any totally awesome artists out there like VeraBee or websites like Roiworld to get my mind a-going and my thoughts a-flowing?

Or a theme. Toss me some themes. Like steampunk.
When I went through my steampunk discovery phase, I was so inclined to just draw and draw and draw...
Lately I've been into aliens, though. I don't know...

But I'm taking an art class over at RISD this winter. Maybe that'll get me in my groove again.
It's about character design and expressions. I think.

Hmmm... I need ways to get inspired. Wish me luck!


Pic of the Post: (I know it's old, but I haven't got anything new!)
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