2/365 - Sadness

Today was a tough day for me and for some of my friends, professionally.  While I cannot go into details, I do want to express my feelings visually with this sketch.  I call it a sketch because i did not fully render the image.  It is pretty flat.  I just wanted to do a small amount of cell shading to add some color.  I hope you enjoy my efforts to portray my emotions on this night.

Why so sad?  Personally I felt very sad, angry, upset, frustrated, betrayed and cast aside.   I realize that I have 2 choices to make: stay angry and dwell on it as I drown in my sadness, or stay positive and look to the future for some sunshine.  Professionally, I should take the latter choice.  I realize that this is a life lesson, and that this will make me grow not only as an artist, but as a person.  As I take a step down from what is professionally expected and required of me, I am NOT taking a step down skillfully.  In fact I can take my skills and apply them to my new venue.  Who knows maybe something good will come from me giving more than what is expected of me.

I learned a lot, and I continue to learn.  This is just a small rock that I tripped on as I climb my Everest of life.

New 'Project 365' Launching Soon

I am starting this project Tonight!!  Which means, the first upload will actually be Tomorrow.  Tonight is my site/blog build night.  Every day I will post a new work of art to keep me going.  Please follow my journey and help by critiquing my work.  The goal is for me to find out my weaknesses, my strengths and to become a better artist.  I really want to work hard this year so that I can build a better portfolio for my future, and most important, my son's future.

Thank you and see you tomorrow

Cheryl

here is a little sketch I did last night to hold you over...  =)
This is what I think Oswald the Lucky Rabbit might look like today (if his story had continued).