Working Away...

Dearest Alex,

It has been a crazy few weeks. I don't even remember all the things I've done. All I remember is rush, rush, rush... Even now I do not have time to write. Deadlines are approaching, and sadly my blogging suffers.

I do remember struggling like crazy with the ballet drawing. The woman's angled head... I don't know why it looks awful, but it does, so I'm leaving that one drawing for now.

I'm progressing nicely regarding AIMH. I have to get back to painting.

I'll be happy when that project is finally over, so I could create something more realistic and paint some canvases. I'm tired of cartoons. Who knew that I would ever get tired of cartoons? That is another reason why if I was still in animation I would like to work on features. You finish a movie and move on to a different style. Though I would not mind working on an amazing TV series like Avatar: The Last Airbender.

I do miss animating. Maybe when this craze passes, I'll classically animate a simple birthday greeting for my friends.

My computer marketing is suffering. I have not updated my website in so long, nor have I posted anything new. I know I have to keep up on that front, but I'm enjoying working at the moment and I figure I'll update my site once this book is done.

I've written the Art: Help! article for May (Element of Design: Point), but it needs serious editing and my brain is too tired in the evening. Besides, I need to find or create some art to illustrate my points. Hopefully, I'll post soon.

I discovered this nice sketching app (I think it's called Autodesk Sketchbook, or something), and though I find it difficult to sketch with my finger, I'm slowly getting use to it. I need more time to explore the app, but I think I may get the pro version if I improve.

I've also decided to teach myself piano. Will let you know how that progresses. I did play a few bars of the Ode to Joy (Beethoven's 9th symphony) yesterday as part of my first lesson. However, I do have to cut my nails. They are short already, but I think to play a piano they have to be non existent.

Gotta run.

Write to you later!

M