The Recurring Miniature Painting Lie You Believe (I'm Sorry)
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Miniature painting can be a lot of work, but online, people make it look easy and stress free. today, I'm tired. I'm burnt out, and I just needed to make a video. So, you can have this one.
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Lyla Mev The Mini Witch creates beginner miniature painting tutorials and easy-to-understand guides for Warhammer, dungeons & dragons, and more. My favorite things to paint are sisters of battle, display quality miniatures, and focusing on having fun. - Навчання та стиль
For most of the video I thought grandpa's miniature was gonna be a lobsterman. Those are some great cats ya got there, they're gonna help you get your mojo back 🙂
No! WWII Navy signalman 😂
And yes, the cats are wonderful
Brent, Mainer through and through. 😊
@@billdefranza4927 Ayup
I was expecting a gardener and gardening being grandad's hobby.
I just wanna say that you have a community that appreciates and supports you. If you wanna create a video about how much you're tired, we'll still watch it, like it and continue to subscribe. You do what makes you happy and we're here for you!
You are incredibly kind!
For sure. I'm on board and I haven't actually painted a miniature in 30 years (although there are a few Ral Parthas that need some attention). Lyla has restored my interest and I'm fixin' to dip some brushes again.
Pro writer here. I *love* writing, but sometimes it sucks, even when I'm writing on a personal project. I also paint minis, and the same things apply. The point of a hobby is to find *happiness.* If your hobby's making you sad, you should absolutely pause and re-think. The world's been a really rough place the last few years. Even those of us who're lucky or are handling it well can struggle, let alone the folks who're bearing the brunt of the crummy things. I'm really glad Lyla did this, and I'm also glad for this video. It's *good* to tell people you're stuck. Also, *hugs* to anyone out there who's up against it right now.
Also, as far as quality of work goes, we're *all* much better at judging the quality of work than we are of creating work at our top quality. It's actually *good* to listen to Grandpa when he says your work's amazing because he's *right*--you're probably way better than you think. Even when you're competing professionally, it helps to remember how far you've come instead of just beating on yourself for the skills you're still honing.
Hey there Lyla. Feb 22, 7:20pm the emt’s told me that my wife never regained her heart beat or breathing. That’s was after my worst 10 minutes of my life performing cpr until they got there, the next 20 minutes was brutal. I’m staring at my M-60 tank diorama that I haven’t touched since then. I so get where your head and your heart is right now. I’d say “ trust me , I know what you are going through” but it’s sounds trite, just know there more of us right where you are then you know.
This is probably one of the most important videos hobby painters need to see
Thank you!
ANY artist.
Painting while a cat is hugging you is the most wholesome thing ever
Thats expectations, reality, cat takes parchment paper out of the case with all the colors mixed on it. Or takes hormogaunt, and now you have 19 pieces.
Most of the time I sit down at my hobby table, my cats are more like an invading force than 'wholesome'. Although they are wholesome in general for sure, this can be quite annoying. It's not fun when you have to constantly start anew, because there are cat hairs all over your miniatures.
And when it comes to soldering, I simply have to lock my cats out, since it's simply too dangerous having them snooping around your workspace when you have a 300°C soldering iron in your hands.
@@RijadsI missed the Cadian War Pug (don't ask) I have on my shelf for weeks. Until I've caught one of my cats pulling him out from under a couch in a completely different room and starting to drag him around like a dead mouse. They love to do the same thing with my nephew's toy tanks and that is fine, but with my Cadian War Pug, lines were crossed.
I have every respect for someone who can admit to being human and needing to accept that not every day will be like the opening sequence to The Sound of Music. People often ignore their mental requirements, especially during times of personal stress, and with the online presence always in mind many people put on a hollow brave face. It is OK to not be OK. You've looked after us, coming up with new content, often many weeks before others copy whatever you have covered, and you are happy to be asking meaningful questions, examining motivations and keeping us going in those videos, but it's OK to take time to look after yourself for a bit. Take care.
Thank you for sharing this. This was 2023 for me, I literally stopped painting for almost a year. I just wasn't mentally in a space I could hobby. That's changed and I'm in a groove again and in a better spot for me.
I often take extended breaks from all my hobbies, which are pretty varied. I think taking a break is important to avoid getting bored or having burnout, and I think this overall conversation is important to have. I have a bunch of WIPs that I started when I was extremely inspired, and I'm ok with finishing them later. Learning to be okay with that took a while, but its also helped be stop feeling hopeless when I end up feeling burnout, since I know if I take a break Ill come back with a better headspace.
so do I, in fact i have slow way down simply because of exhaustion from work, so I might work on 1 or 2 a week slowly.....
A video like this is helpful every once in a while, as burn out is so common. I'm glad you feel like you can be honest with us. Also, AWWW. MOCHI IN A SHIRT!
Yes! Mochi wears a thunder shirt for his anxiety
Thank you. Authenticity is (unfortunately) an underrated quality, so kudos to you. Life is so much more than feeding the youtube algorithm. You are so much more than what you present at your channel. Absolutely great to be real.
I'm watching this while sitting next to my dying mother. I've been taking care of her nearly 24 hours a day for a month and I haven't picked up my brush a single time this year. I used to love to paint to relax and right now the idea of sitting down to paint just makes me want to cry. I'm sending you and the cats love and good wishes. Mochi looks so adorable wrapped up like that. 2023 sucked and 2024 is worse so far. Hopefully it gets significantly better for both of us and for everyone else. This was exactly the video I needed today. So much cute kitty time included (and your beautiful face).
Even if I was a better painter than you I could never do what you do. I can only imagine how much the strain of dealing with people online in the way you do drains from you. You are incredibly creative and talented and I'm grateful to have come across your channel. Blessings upon you for all you do and peace within to sooth thy soul.
It’s comments like this that keep me going!
You’re the second UA-cam presenter who’s expressed this sentiment lately. I never really thought about how different hobby is when it’s your vocation as well as your passion. I paint to sort of escape from the realities of the day-to-day. I can paint, what I want, how I want, when I want, if I want. That wouldn’t be the case if hobby was my job.
I just hope this all works out for you for two reasons... selfishly, I just enjoy your work and would miss the content. Less selfishly, you seem like a great person and deserve to find the most joy and fulfillment possible in your life.
Fully understandable. The shiny nice social media world can lead one to believe that all creative people out there just enjoy their lives every minute and so on. Of course, this is not the reality.
I'm happy to see a trend about people not only sharing the happy funny moments but also their troubles and struggles. Going out with these emotions requires braveness, but may bring you closer to others and makes you more real as a person for your viewers. Let's face it: happy and unhappy moments are part of all or our lives. How could we cherish the greatest and happiest moments without having ever felt troubles and sad times?
Thank you for sharing.
I just wanted to say, I'm so sorry for the grief you're going through. Thank you so much for your honesty.
Honesty is always the best policy. I've been trying to paint, and burnout is real. I just don't paint when I don't feel like painting, and that's okay. Because you love doing something doesn't mean you have to do it regularly❤
Condolences to you and your family. I can empathise as I’ve not painted anything for nearly a year due to exhaustion. Watching creators like yourself has maintained my interest in creativity and for that I thank you. Hope you feel better soon.
Thank you for covering this. I constantly wonder how the UA-cam painters are so high energy and never seem to burn out or need a break. Thank you for being transparent about this. It helps me realize that it is that way for most everybody. I appreciate all your hard work and you have taught me a lot. I hope things get better for you.
Thank you for your teaching, your inspiration, and everything you have done for the miniature painting community.
Thank you for your honesty! And thank you for continuing to create content for all of out here in UA-cam land.
Our deepest condolences. I’m sorry for your loss. Hang in there,it’ll get better.
May you find renewed joy and peace in the coming days or weeks. Thank you for your courage and honesty.
That's... exactly how I felt since the beginning of 2024. Very tired and my daily session has become a chore. I'm going to try and get more rest and leisure activities to try and strike a better balance. Thanks for the video. :)
Your honesty is appreciated, and we need to hear it. Life can be exhausting, and a break and reset is always needed. Even through the rough waters. Keep smiling.
You are one of the creators I always come back to, and it's because of videos like this. I really appreciate how open and honest you are about your own learning, feelings, and experiences. The video "retracting" your initial tips on drybrushing is a perfect example of this. It takes an emotionally mature person to be able to admit their own mistakes (even if it was one that was taught to you!), but you didn't stop there, you publicly addressed it and did the research in order to create a new guide that was more accurate. I've had a couple of losses in the last year as well, one being unexpected, and some days things are just hard. My heart goes out to you, and can't wait to see what you'll come up with next, however long that takes.
Your honestly is always refreshing and really helps to see if some one as good as you has a hard time picking up a brush there is hope for the rest of us
I lost my sister in September and I can 100% relate to this. Managing your mental health is very important, and when you're a YT, it's even more important. Take care of yourself cause no one else can do it for you. The community says they'll love and support you which is good, but you can't rely on a bunch of strangers (no offence meant) to help you. Take breaks, feel better, then when you go back to it, hopefully you do it with renewed vigor and enthusiasm.
Thank you for your honesty and much strength for the coming days and weeks. Take the time you need, but don't give up, your community supports you
My most sincere condolences. One of your best videos. Thank you for sharing and being honest. I hope 2024 vastly improves for you.
Just wanted to send love, so pleased you were able to recognise and take action before it was complete burnout. For me miniature painting is one of the things I turn to in order to remind myself there is pleasure still whilst I climb myself out of the place I got to by not realising early enough. Keep those little moments that mean something close as they are so precious.
Thank you for keeping it real, Lyla! I love your work and super love seeing you paint with your cat in full hug mode!
thanks for being so open! It helps to know these are problems we all struggle with. Don't give up I really look forward to your vids. You bring a different POV to hobby painting on YT
Turning your hobby into a job is hard. Keeping that passion going is hard. I used to love cooking on campfires, and I attended live action roleplay or larp events. People need to eat, and larp, like minature gaming is is expensive... so in 3 years I build a client list that had me cooking 3 square meals a day 26 weekends a year outside, come rain, snow or sunshine... I made a living, but it was hard work. When eventually I had some life events go bad I burned out badly, both mentally and physically (this was just before the pandemic) Its only now, 4 years later that I'm cooking again, for just 20 people, but its the first time im cooking 1 meal on an event again. And I'm actually having fun putting it all together again.
I'm so glad content creators like you are putting out videos like this. It helps me recover knowing I'm not the only one.
Thanks for the openness and honesty! Mourning is a very tough "extra job" that really drains a lot of energy, which sadly often means that there's not enough energy left for the countless other things we need or want to do. Wish you all the strength you need right now!
The cat cuddling while painting is AWESOME😊
I needed this. I lost a family member recently myself and have been struggling with pushing myself to do things. I appreciate that you were willing to share and be vulnerable and it helped me make space for myself.
I'm sorry you've been going through so much. Life really does tend to put things into perspective. This video and the honesty displayed is actually nice to see and, while I know the algorithm probably doesn't favor it, I wish more people did videos like this more often. Chin up. We love you!
My deepest condolences to you and your family on your losses. And thank you for posting this; it's an important one for a me and I lot of other people have probably needed to hear.
Condolences to you and your family Lyla. 🖤
Burn out is real and hits us all. Hope you're able to relax, recharge, process, and find your spark again soon. 🖤
Hey, I just wanted to say I watch a lot of youtube miniature painters.
I watch people like Sorastro's and it inspires me, but as far as I am concerned he is a wizard who uses magic to achieve what he does and I will never get to that point.
Of alll the youtube miniature painters I watch you are the one who helped me up my game the most BY FAR. I love watching your videos because I feel like I learned something.
I just finished an Ultron for marvel crisis protocol. I am not brave enough to do NMMs on expensive miniatures so I went with metallic paint and I thought it looks awful. Then I used your trick of a periwinkle\tyrian blue glaze and it looks so, so much better. Thank you for that!
I hope you feel better. You are a wonderful teacher and from the small glimpses you show us a beautiful person.
Oh, and your granfather's miniture looks great! And I am not even your grandfather and think that!
Sorry about your loss, I would like to say that I enjoy your videos, and I use a lot of the techniques and products that you have recommended over the years. Your sharing of painting methods is appreciated. I hope you feel better soon.
Lyla, we ALL feel that way at some point. I lost both parents last year, 2 weeks apart, so I can totally relate. The community loves your work, and understand where you're coming from. Take a break, do what you gotta do, and we'll be here for you when you're ready.
Thank you for your honesty. I appreciate it more than you know. I’ve been going through some stuff and I can’t seem to gather the excitement to paint my minis. I have painted but way less lately. Watching a bunch of happy painters made me think something’s wrong with me but you really helped. It’s ok that I slow down and maybe not paint some weeks. I love your content and I like them more now that I find you more relatable.
Thanks for the refreshingly real video.
I told my friend I'd paint a board game he picked up and feel like I've been abandoning him by failing to pick up a paint brush for months after getting less than halfway done.
Hope we both power through!
It was wonderful listening to this. My 2023 was ROUGH and I totally get what you said. Hope you get better and have all the support you need.
Kisses from 🇧🇷
Loved the vid! I'd love to see more videos of you just painting whatever you're excited about.
I find that the energy that comes through when you enjoy the painting process is infectious
I love that your cat hangs with you as you paint.😊
I’m so sorry for you losses. I think it’s very brave of you to share such such personal feelings in a video like that. You have so many adoring fans who care about you and support you. 💕
As others have said, we support you! I can see your pain here on screen and I think it's really great for people to see and share in that. Because we all have it. Best of luck with it all Lyla!
Thank you for sharing this; I hope you can take all the time you need to emotionally recover!
I am really sorry for those news. I send you a big big hug! You inspire me in multilple ways to become a better painter (in all ways). You inspire people, so I am sure you will be inspired again back. Regards from Mexico!
Thank you for being real. I really need videos like this, because I get all the time discouraged by the perfect picture.
Sorry you and your family had to go through that. Wish you all the best going forward! ❤
Im sorry to hear you losses. I started mini painting 2 years ago when my mom got hospitalised with final stage of cancer, and painting helped me get through loosing her.
Take all the time you need to care for your mental, emotional and physical health. You are an artist and that means having a heightened sensitivity to everything around you. So, allow yourself the necessary rest and relaxation time - far and away from painting and all things miniatures.
My deepest condolences for your losses this year. Please know we all are here for you and we appreciate all you do.
You've been through some rough stuff. I'm sorry to hear that. I go through phases of being enthusiastic about painting. I'm currently in one but I now know not to expect it to last forever. Just gonna ride the wave while it's here so long as it's here. I'll get into video games again in the future at some point when I hear the call. No resistance
We all love your videos, just seeing that your okay is best thing we all hope life gets a little easier for you.
I appreciate your honesty. I would love to see a video of mistakes and how you learned to avoid them or attempts to fix them. BUT most of all I appreciate the fact that you are open and vulnerable on your channel.
I needed this right now Lyla, thanks. I totally feel this. I packed up my entire hobby area, rearranged it, and then set it up all over again. I also got more working surface space. Set up my new lamps. It's helped a lot. Still taking it easy and letting myself enjoy whatever pace feels good with re-approaching my hobby goals. Thanks again for the video. Timely and insightful
I love this video. I'm at the beginning of my mini-painting hobby and hearing from pro about experiencing burnout, while actually feeling burnt out, is actually really helpful for someone feeling... burnt out. Get some R&R and once all the poo stops hitting the fan, I'm sure you'll find the spark again :) Thanks for all you do!
Good luck to you girl. You’re doing great and I wish you all the best, that you’ll find your way to keep up with the world again, since yours recently have seemed to have stopped.
Take care and all the best wishes!
Thanks for the open honesty. Sending you positive energy! Use it how you need it.
Painting a miniature can be fun and relaxing when its going well. When something isn't working or your painting a whole army it feels like work.
First off I want to say that I'm sorry for your losses. A few months back I lost my sister, and then immediately after 2 of our dogs passed away within weeks of each other. They were both good old boys. I had no creative energy AT ALL, so I completely know what you mean there. It took me months before I was ready to paint again, and it was only after my son was born I finally felt that spark of creativity again. I'm in full agreement with you to take breaks and rest, its super important! I hope you feel more like yourself soon!
This needed to be said. It's understandable and everyone I know has gone through it either in this hobby or any other.
I'm happy to watch this video and know that many other people needed to feel they were not alone.
Sincere condolences. When the merry-go-round gets too much, step off the merry-go-round. Rest and be well.
I hope things get better Lyla, I'm sorry to hear about your losses. Best part about painting is the mini and paints will be there when you're ready to come back
I would love to see pro painters start giving times on each project. Like “love this look, it took 52 hours on just this 1 mini”. I think it gives perspective and a realistic expectations for novice painters. Great honest video
Kitty in the thundershirt cuddled up is so adorable. We have the same one for our girls while traveling.
Sorry about the family loses. It's when kitty hugs are needed the most.
Thanks for sharing! I've been dealing with burnout myself. Understanding that a change in routine usually helps me, sometimes it's tough to kick that change into gear and take the actions you actually know you need to do. Sharing like this helps hearing that others have the same challenges and together with shared experiences we can help each out rise up out of the malaise.
Thank you for this video. I sure hope to see the mini finished!
Having gone through similar situations recently and, being EXTREMELY burned out, I won't claim I know exactly what you're going through but, I appreciate the honesty, do what's best for your mental health
I don´t need each time glossy videos. It is also fine to see you painting and listening to you. I wish you all the best
So sorry for your losses. I have dealing with health issues and family issues and losses for the past 2 1/2 Years, and am after an incident almost causing the loss of my left hand and taking the better part fo a year to regain usage (not full mind you) I can relate. Sometimes knowing one is not alone in dealing with such matters, can be already helpful. So thank you for putting yourself out there.
So sorry for your loss!!
There are no words that can help. But you have my condolences all the same. I always look forward to your videos and enjoy them. It makes me a little sad to see you blue. I hope things start looking up for you soon.
This feels so good to hear. I love painting but it's hard and a lot of the time I find I'm not even enjoying it. It always seems so much easier for painters on social media and that can leave me feeling worse about my complicated feelings.
Thank you for your openness and transparency. I'm at the other end of the spectrum, just getting into the hobby again after a 50-year hiatus with dioramas. Right now I have that "boundless energy" of the newness of everything - new paints, techniques, etc. It's good to know in my quest for my own personal perfectionism that sometimes it's okay to be less than perfect, lol. And when I go through the usual ebb and flow of commitment, I won't freak out and just move through the process. I appreciate you and do what's best for you.✌🏼
Great advise and great approach.
Sometimes the the flame just flutters, sometimes it goes out for a while. Your approach for managing the former is inspirational.
Now … back to those 200 night runners at the end of my kitchen table
I'm very sorry for your families loss, it is never easy. I can relate to how you feel, my Mom passed away in January and I'm finally starting to feel like painting again. Take your time, heal, recharge yourself and come back when you are ready. We will still be here.
Thank you for the honesty. I’m with you there sister, sometimes painting needs to take a back seat.
As a person with mental health afflictions I can totally appreciate this. In October (after the second final straw) I decided I was going to become a model railway maker. I’ve never made anything remotely like a railway, I haven’t made dioramas etc. in December I decided that I was becoming interested in D&D (yes the film got me). These are hobbies which may sound worlds apart actually aren’t that different. So it’s a good combination financially and mentally.
Now I can become hyper focused. Which is why I chose them. I know nothing about them, so I have to research. I am/was/am a designer and a pro diyer so building etc is the easy part. The what paints, type of paints, brands, washes, way to make washes, grime, rust, dust, snow, frost HELP!!
Sometimes, it’s overwhelming. So. I make myself stop before the grr sets in and leave it. I’ll play a game with my woof or on the mobile or the console
( back to D&D a mo @ - I have social anxiety, going out is a no, you mentioned Baldurs Gate. I have had it (Baldurs Gate 3 - which is what it looks like you were playing) in my PS basket for a fortnight, is it worth the purchase? It looks it, but I play FF, all Ubisoft titles including RR so I’m expecting epic graphics! Would I be disappointed or is it truly like the video and is it fun to play? Especially since FF7 remake has hit us now!)
We have to know when to take a break, I don’t always I admit it freely. When I don’t especially when I’m super tired and trying to work out something, I will either cock up what I’m doing (like breaking a surface point motor just when I needed it to test out my first official modded piece - I was told it wasn’t possible - I took that as a challenge (model rail is super male dominated & I appear to be the only IronMan (fe-male) on the biggest manufacturer forum - but I was tired and broke the smallest & most vital component) Finally, getting the point, I walked away!
Few hours later, I used ingenuity & fixed it. Proudly exclaiming to myself, ingenuity in these moments is a big part of modelling.
I also tend to talk a lot when making a point.
Which is.
It’s okay. It is completely and utterly fine to be burnt out. When it happens, go and do something else, completely unrelated. Or do nothing. Take time and do nothing (don’t ruminate!) potter about, look at the sky, watch the world go by.
Leave whatever it is until a spark hits you on how to accomplish whatever it be, or you suddenly feel inclined. If you make it a chore it will become a chore.
I’m lucky in a way. I become either hyper focused or bored very quickly. When bored I go to a different project until the boredom passes and I want to refocus.
On a final note. Take time to grieve. Seek professional help or look on their websites if you think you’re not coping with it ; we don’t always realise we aren’t & reading advice from pros can help. Do whatever it is that you are most comfortable with doing when it comes to healing.
I will be watching your videos because at some point I will be at that stage, I will need to populate my magical rail world (I am going to include fantasy figures on the top of the hill, for intrigue & to combine the two worlds) and I will be painting teeny folk & your videos so far that I’ve watched (when stressed at another aspect of life & needed a creative fix!) will be most helpful!
If anyone made it this far thanks for reading & if I’ve helped or at least entertained any one of you, then my work here is done.
🫂 from Angel & Prince Niklaus / woof ✌🏻
I understand! I used to push out tons of minis, but since I stopped DMing I just dont have the drive to do it. I keep hoping when I start DMing again I'll feel that creative urge. Sorry to hear about your relatives. Burnout sucks and every little thing piles on and makes everything exponentially worse. Here's hoping you find peace soon. Im very thankful for a lot of the helpful videos you've posted and the great ideas you've shared! You rock!
Cats are such fine companions. In good times and in bad times. ❤
Im new to your channel and appreciate all your hard work. What matters is you properly grieve your loved ones and give yourself time to process it. I had something similar happen to me. Got out of the military after 10 years(huge change) my dad died a couple months later unexpectedly then my brother killed himself less than a year later. I had so much to cope with i just shut it out to keep moving. What i figured out years later is i never grieved properly and it took a huge toll on me.
You seem really nice and i hope you are nice to yourself and give yourself all the time you need to process those feelings. The models will still be there.
When you have a tough day just remember that tomorrow is a new day and you get another crack at it.
Thank you for sharing. Life is rough. You just caught some of it. The only thing that’s constant is change. Your rough patch will change. You’re appreciated. And rest is good. We love you. We’ll be glad when you’re back. Come back when you’re ready. Hugs.
My eyesight has been declining over the past few years. I used to paint for competitions and I found myself struggling as even with coke bottle lenses it's getting hard to focus. I recently changed my goals from looking good at 3 inches to looking good at 3 feet and it has helped revive my enjoyment of the hobby. I am not going to win any competitions but I am getting stuff done and trying new ways of painting. My pile of shame is making some headway and I'm happier for it. My point I guess is that what was burning me out before was that I was going for the wrong goal. I did a bit of soul searching and revisited my priorities and I am happy once again. It's ok to change your goals to match the changes in yourself.
My condolences to you. I'm so sorry for your recent losses.
I never understood how people can exclusively dedicate themselves to one particular hobby. I always admired them for that skill, since I'm someone who has several interests and always rotates between them. After this video I don't feel bad about it any more, it will probably take 5 years to finish an army, but I at least I can say I always have fun while painting. I hope you'll get better soon ❤
Sorry to hear about the sorrow that you've been living through. I've recently lost my father. I often find myself frustrated in my hobby time since I only get short windows here and there to work on my miniatures, sometimes only an hour a week, sometimes only an hour every 3 weeks. You give great advice about stepping away and starting fresh. Hang in there, it will come back.😊
I needed to hear this. I love painting, but I've just had surgeries myself and have been feeling pretty bad. It's been hard to paint, and I have felt bad about putting things off. Your words help me remember not to be frustrated and to paint when I feel good and relaxed. Thank you. Honestly, thank you.
I completely understand. two years ago my mother passed away in hospital and it was a very hard blow, but I think that time heals wounds and this is the time you need. you need to rest and give yourself a break. You paint beautiful things and, in my opinion, you are a beautiful person. it is important to always find a balance between what we must and what we need.
Hella good video! The realism and honesty here is super refreshing as a new painter just starting! Your videos have been very helpful and this is my favorite one yet!
Thank you for sharing . I hope your year improves!
I’m glad!
Sorry for your rough times recently. i ve had a similiar start to the year and just restarted. i hope things get better
I love all the work you do, and I would not want you to feel overwhelmed or get burned out. When I get to that point I pivot and paint something different like vehicle versus figure and so on. Inspiration to paint something does not have to be forced and I have been painting for over 45 years. I have tried out all sorts of mediums from oil painting to acrylic, and from miniatures to actual paintings. That is why it is a hobby, which I use to forget the stress of the day dealing with people, family, and life in general. Hang in there like your cats do not find inspiration let it find you.
Sorry to hear about your family. Take all the time that you need to get yourself right, the people out here in UA-cam land who appreciate what you do will be here waiting for you!
I am so sorry, and all my condolences to you and your family. ❤❤
you are a champ Lyla thank you for your honesty ! I stopped modeling for years beacause of that !
I’m so sorry for your losses, I hope you and your loved ones have the support you need. ❤
My condolences for your loss, take care of your rage monster cuz truth be told it's as much a part of you as the maker/ creative aspect is ,take care and be good to yourself.