'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through dA,
Not a troll was stirring, nor Grinch in his sleigh.
Deviations were hung in digital Galleries with care,
In hopes that +Favourites soon would be there.
The n00bs were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of Daily Deviations danced in their heads.
And Fella in his 'kerchief, and spyed (https://www.deviantart.com/spyed) with his night-light,
Had just settled down to log-off for the night,
When over in the Forums there arose such a clatter,
Fella sprang back online to see what was the matter.
To the browser window he flew like a flash,
Tore open the tabs and refreshed the cache.
When what to his art-loving ey
Hello! I am a curious creative from California. Painting relaxes me and helps me reflect. I also love photography and video. I enjoy being in nature, capturing candid shots of people and memorable moments around me.
It's been a while since I painted something new. I have been doodling with markers, making necklaces, tying lanyards. I started a class to get more practice with my DSLR. Now I am inspired to use my camera more. My love for this medium has been reign...
I heard some good advice once: "Start where you are."
Throughout my life, I have often felt... like I was not up to 'speed', that I needed to 'catch up'.
Things have changed over the years. I have adjusted. I have learned to be flexible. I have calmed down with my state of urgency, a rush to do or be something else.
Start where you are.
We all have to start 'over' sometimes.
No... Start 'again' is better...
Start 'again'
...because 'over' sounds exhausting.
To start over, you have to repeat all the steps you already took. But to start again, you are in a forward state. You have new knowledge. You have experience.
You are not the same