Wow, my subscription just expired, and I seriously forgot how gross DA is with all the ads everywhere. I had actually forgotten it was like that, so I guess being without a subscription for a while will do me some good. I'll probably subscribe again after christmas, but if anything it's just awkward to do without a credit card, so I'm just being lazy.

So I got back from Chicago for the second time this year. That place has pretty epic food xD As well as catching up with the schoolwork I missed I have a few fairly major paintings in progress.

I am particularly excited about this:


I have been experimenting with different colouring techniques and colour combinations, and I really like the result. It's unatural, but in a good way. I can't really put my finger on it, but it's exciting, and it's making me want to paint more, so I figure it's a good thing.

Though I will admit, studying art is actually putting a lot of perspective on things for me. I can't help but wonder if it has this same effect on everyone, but "seeing" the process and techniques and motiffs of other artists really makes me think about my own, and how I can do that with my own work. It's really strange, but through appreciating art and the artists you can better your own work in ways you never thought possible... and I know I can still improve so much in so many ways...

Yeah, it's a very strange, exciting feeling. I guess I love studying art.