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I’ve been dying to do this for a loooooong time now. I’ve seen and saved so many different depictions of it by so many different artists that I couldn’t help but be inspired 🤩

Even though I haven’t been posting as much as I used to, I’ve still been trying my best to not worry too much about how much I’ve been “progressing” and to focus more on creating what I truly want ❤️

With everything going on rn (on top of me and the fam trying to move and start fresh, while I go insane trying to find a legit art/illustration/design job), this was more than therapeutic 🙏🏽😊

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She is a Shining Star 🌟💕

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Connection ❤️

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Just a Steven Sketch 💖🌟

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Pines Twins 🧢🦄

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Miles Morales (Into The Spiderverse) - PROCREATE ILLUSTRATION 🎨🕷⚡️💬

Happy New Year! 🎊

I finally watched Into the Spiderverse on Christmas Day. I knew I was gonna love that movie... but holy hell that movie was mind-blowing. So I drew Miles.

It took me some time, but it was worth it.

☺️🕷🕸💬⚡️

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Sequential Art III Final Project

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Thank you, Next 🎼💋

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Help a fellow artist (and father) achieve his goal ❤️

I know I’m not on here a lot, but so much has been on my mind lately that I really needed somewhere to just talk. I don’t know if anyone knows, but this past year has been a huge life changer for me. My gf and I just had our first child almost three months ago. Love that boy to death — He always finds new ways to make me and her smile. Besides making sure he’s well fed and happy, we have been struggling with keeping our lives in college afloat. I admittedly have not been doing my best as far as making sure I’m on top of my studies, and my projects have not been my best either. Not only that, but the job I currently have is not one to write home about. I hate being that guy who says that he hates his job, but let’s just say my ability to be as productive as possible in a place where I’m expendable is not good for my sanity. It’s amazing how a part of me feels like I should just shut up about my problems because life is meant to kick you in the balls every once in a while and you just have to deal with it. On the other hand, a huge part of me feels like if there is a need for a big change, and I know I can do it if I really wanted to, then being kicked in the balls by life would be that less of a problem.

One thing I’ve been starting to lose a grasp on is my sense of self — mainly for my art. I can count on my fingers how many times in the past month where I have sat down and created something. I miss being lost into my creative side. I miss being an artist not just because it is my career path and choice of education, but because it’s who I am as a human being. The thought of me never wanting to pick up a pen or pencil because it can cause internal conflict in my soul terrifies me.

I go on social media every once in a while and my heart both warms and breaks when I see both friends and strangers who break out of themselves and their mundane lives for a chance to create art. Every successful artist I’ve seen just oozes this sense of never backing down from their craft, no matter how terrifying it may be. Those are the kind of people that give me joy. Those are the people who give me a sense of purpose — something that makes me know that I’m not just another cog in this never ending machine society deems expected of everyone.

I can be that person. No, I AM that person. In the small window in my life where I break free and let my art be my way of expressing myself, doors have opened for me. My friends would come to me proud of what I’ve done. I’d have total strangers both online and at conventions come to me because of what they’ve seen me do. I’ve met some amazing people who I’ve had a lot in common with, whether they be creative or otherwise, and it always makes me so happy. Something about doing something you love, and having it be the gateway to other people’s lives and passions, can open your eyes to something even bigger than yourself.

Call it pride, ego, arrogance, or whatever people call it, but to me it’s an undeniable truth. I want to create with the gift I’ve been given and the skills I’ve learned. I don’t want to live a life of mediocrity anymore. I don’t want to see my girlfriend and son live a life where they don’t feel supported. I don’t want to feel like I will never amount to anything, and that this career in the art industry would just be another pipe dream. I am an artist goddamn it, and I will die that way.

This may have been just a little too much of a BS tangent coming from another starving internet user, but I really want to prove that I am not afraid to follow my dream. If anyone has ever felt like they will never amount to anything and that their dreams are just dreams, know that I am here. I believe in you. You are worth way more than you think. Your goals are yours, and they ARE achievable.

On a side note, if there is ANYBODY out there who needs anything related to art, illustration, design, etc. I would want nothing more than to help out. I promise you will wont be disappointed. If you have someone who feels down on their luck in following their passions, share this tangent with them. Even if there is just one person who takes something good out of this, I can die a happy man ❤️

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Meet CL, the new potato in the family 💕

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I’m happy for you, man. Everything you’ve said is 100% true. A lot of people don’t seem to understand that just because your an artist on social media, you are automatically a slave to the algorithm and to an audience of endless consumption — with little to no payback besides a heart and a share. It also takes a lot of courage to come out and express your true struggles and to know when it’s time to stop something that’s giving you so much emotional torment.

When I’ve found you on IG and Twitter I thought your art was so amazing and inspiring, but was even more amazing and inspiring is the person behind the art. Not a lot of people show vulnerability on social media due to fear of backlash, which is why personas are so prevalent (usually “memefied” ones too).

With all that being said, no matter what path you take from here on, I know you’re gonna succeed. I mean the fact that people still come to you because of your work is proof enough that you have a place in the industry. Just remember to take care of yourself 👍🏽

I’m Done With Art For Social Cred.

This may seem like egregious news, but I’m done with creating art in the social aspect.

I’ve been thinking about this for quite some time, but something fully set me off and I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m not fit to do this anymore. For years, I worked hard to improve and better myself and my work for me, and though I’m content with where I’m at as an artist, I’m not happy with what I’ve (perceivably and indirectly) become as one.

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I’m Done With Art For Social Cred.

This may seem like egregious news, but I’m done with creating art in the social aspect.

I’ve been thinking about this for quite some time, but something fully set me off and I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m not fit to do this anymore. For years, I worked hard to improve and better myself and my work for me, and though I’m content with where I’m at as an artist, I’m not happy with what I’ve (perceivably and indirectly) become as one.

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Before Inktober, here’s Bowsette 🍑🍄🐉🐢💕

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2B - NieR:Automata

(Prismacolor Sketch)💕

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‪ “YOU! YES, YOU! STAND STILL, LADDI!” ⚒

Inspired by Gerald Scarfe Illustrations.

Also, Happy Birthday Roger Waters , best bassist in the world IMO 👌🏽👌🏽

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New profile picture 🙂

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