Valzed

LOL honestly? Even better. If everything was too sugar-coated nothing would get done xD

Awe so cute! Thanks so much! ^_^

Aw Val you're just the sweetest thing ;-;
Still hope you know your gift is still coming hehehe! <3

Omg ;-; okay! I can't wait to return the favor <3 Have a good night, get well soon!

O M G .... OH MY GOD! VAL WHAT DID YOU JUST SEND ME!?

Thanks so much omg! I saw the message that I got something from you while I was out, and was in a bummed mood. It really cheered me up! Are you sure about this?? Do you have one for yourself? :-;

Oh that's good, glad you're almost better! And yeah, even though I didn't win it was fun participating! I felt bad for the staff too. From the sounds of it though, I don't think they'll abandon it! Hopefully they find a fix for it so they can enjoy it too! And thanks so much for the support, luckily it just comes and goes. I'll definitely let you know when your picture is being worked on! And no worries, still taking it slow

Almost there at least! I swear it's the lingering cough that makes us question everything LOL, but hope it goes away soon! And yeah the lottery is totally new to me, it's a nice change of pace. Even if I get nothing in return, it's nice participating in it with the rest of the community. Bless the hearts of the staffs indeed </3

As of late, catching up on things put off due to the pain I've had with the ovaries; even though it's not all gone there's at least progress as far as the pain itself goes. There was even a drawing I wanted to do for you (which was why I asked for your favorite flowers and such before lol), and want to return to my work as soon as possible, and I can't wait lol.

thanks!

Ah dear, I hope you feel well soon! I'm doing just fine, just one day at a time lol. What have you been up to?

Hey Val! How have you been??

I know. And I like to tell you that you don't need to. Ahahaha. xD
Hope you have nice rest of today too, Val.

Oh, it's okay. Like I said before, we have time difference, please don't be. ^^ Hope you had a nice rest.

Stay safe & warm. Hope seeing you in NL sometime<3

That is really great to hear!! that Justin is back to normal!<3 And for you seeming like getting over the cold. ^^ Actually I was in the same boat. lol It took me for nearly 2 weeks to beat this fever & bad coughing, but now just started feeling back to normal me~ (´▽｀) Thanks to constant unending coughs that lasted long, now my belly muscles are kinda like after working up haha. And Mao/mah baby boy has been doing great, thank you!

Yooooo Val!!! I was just started kinda worried!!! if you & Justin are okay!!! ;v; How are you?

thank you, and im sorry about your arthiritis, that must be really painful damn. definitely dont push yourself to do it if it hurts.

Even if you're not feeling confident with art - I'm there myself to be honest, self depreciation is a very bad approach to take. You need to shift your focus on why you're doing art. Do you enjoy it? if the answer is anything than yes.. well? maybe you should take a break if you're not enjoying it.

Sorry I'm so rambly, my advice would be, if you don't have a tablet and using your mouse hurts too much, just draw traditionally. Do people on here avoid traditional like the plague? Yes, they do. But success on a forum like this shouldn't dictate what you do with your art. Keep working hard at it and you'll see results, but it's a skill that takes a long, long time to improve. Don't be so hard on yourself! I'm sure you've got the drive to succeed, just not the equipment! best wishes and do consider doing some traditional art if you've no means of doing digital art that doesn't hurt you.

Hi Valzed! I saw you shut down your art thread and just wanted to give you my thoughts.

Sometimes no matter how good or bad your art is, it might not get attention, I've had my best pieces (in my own opinion) get completely ignored anywhere I've posted them, the only thing I've ever drawn that ever got any attention is literally the ugliest thing I ever drew.

Basically, attention on the internet isn't an indicator of skill at all. If you're selling icons, well it doesn't mean no one wants your icons, it might just mean they really like their current icon. Like.... I don't think I'll ever change my icon for example... I just like it too much !

Also as dedenne said, it really shouldn't make your hands hurt, I've gotten carpal tunnel from drawing before, if it's hurting it means you need to take a break!

i know how u feel, i never used to get any interest in my art, and also art isnt meant to make ur hands hurt. it can be theraputic or for relaxation etc. but its also fine if you dont want to do it- its not for everyone : )

noo val u dont auck at art : ( just bc nobody replied doesnt mean ur bad! just keep practicing and youll improve.