Hey y’all! I moved into my dorm last weekend and so far I’ve been loving getting connected, and actually built some healthier habits and even got back into fabric crafts!
The thing is, with all of this stuff happening, I haven’t been doing a lot of digital art. I just wasn’t really motivated at all to do digital art this summer because I had other hobbies I was enjoying more (hence why I was less active on Artfight and didn’t post about it much), and that trend has continued as I start living on my own and having more things to do that I’m finding very fulfilling.
So, I’m taking a break to enjoy the start of the semester, think about the future of the channel, and maybe build up a stockpile of videos if I decide to keep on as I have been (though right now that option seems very unlikely). I don’t plan to leave YouTube right now, I’m just thinking about what kind of videos I want to make, and evaluating whether it’s worth the opportunity cost to continue focusing on this channel or if I should keep it on the back burner.
The plan I’m leaning towards right now is posting less frequently and focusing on animations over scripted videos or speedpaints, which will mean thay I post rarely, or that most of my posts are WIPs, but I’m just not sure where I want to go right now. I’ve been building healthier habits as I get used to living on my own, and found that a side effect of taking more time for self-care and socializing is that I spend less time online. I LOVE the online art world, but I’m honestly happier now than I have been in a long time, and feel much more like someone with a purpose, so I’m pretty split right now. I might just need a break from digital art, or some time to find my feet, or it might become something that’s a much smaller part of my life and my identity. Once again, I’m not planning to leave, but I need some time to think about my life and get used to a new rhythm as my college career begins.
Expect to hear back sometime in October about where I’m headed :)
I’d send a picture of my new room but it’s covered in college swag and I don’t want the entire internet knowing where I live 😅
HyzMarie
Hey y’all! I moved into my dorm last weekend and so far I’ve been loving getting connected, and actually built some healthier habits and even got back into fabric crafts!
The thing is, with all of this stuff happening, I haven’t been doing a lot of digital art. I just wasn’t really motivated at all to do digital art this summer because I had other hobbies I was enjoying more (hence why I was less active on Artfight and didn’t post about it much), and that trend has continued as I start living on my own and having more things to do that I’m finding very fulfilling.
So, I’m taking a break to enjoy the start of the semester, think about the future of the channel, and maybe build up a stockpile of videos if I decide to keep on as I have been (though right now that option seems very unlikely). I don’t plan to leave YouTube right now, I’m just thinking about what kind of videos I want to make, and evaluating whether it’s worth the opportunity cost to continue focusing on this channel or if I should keep it on the back burner.
The plan I’m leaning towards right now is posting less frequently and focusing on animations over scripted videos or speedpaints, which will mean thay I post rarely, or that most of my posts are WIPs, but I’m just not sure where I want to go right now. I’ve been building healthier habits as I get used to living on my own, and found that a side effect of taking more time for self-care and socializing is that I spend less time online. I LOVE the online art world, but I’m honestly happier now than I have been in a long time, and feel much more like someone with a purpose, so I’m pretty split right now. I might just need a break from digital art, or some time to find my feet, or it might become something that’s a much smaller part of my life and my identity. Once again, I’m not planning to leave, but I need some time to think about my life and get used to a new rhythm as my college career begins.
Expect to hear back sometime in October about where I’m headed :)
I’d send a picture of my new room but it’s covered in college swag and I don’t want the entire internet knowing where I live 😅
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