Really the only thing in life I think I'm good at is art. It's the only thing I ever really get compliments on. I'm overweight, not the best looking, I'm just average when it comes to school. While I'm not the best artist out there (nowhere near it) still people like what I draw...

But I draw as a means of catering to other people mostly. Whether it's drawing nostalgic fan art, commissions, art trades, or homework, I rarely draw for myself anymore. None of my original characters...no personal pieces...most of my ideas of pictures just stay tucked inside my brain. Either because the story they have to tell I feel is too personal and I don't know if I want to put it out there. Or because the message behind it is way too dark. Or because the message it has is one that I just don't feel that strongly about anymore.

I've been wondering though it it would be good to just draw them and put what I think out there anyways. Not only because I just believe my voice should be heard too, but because it might be a good form of therapy to me. Writing helps me. I don't see why drawing wouldn't too. When it comes to art, I'm not used to putting my personal voice out there. I just draw cutesy stuff and fan art. If I come up with some painting about how I don't believe that world peace is an obtainable goal or how my personal inner demons affect me, I just don't know how people would take that. I shouldn't care what people think. After all, I'm entitled to believe whatever I wish to. I usually don't share my beliefs/feelings on more personal or serious topics unless I know that the person I'm talking to won't belittle me for having them.

Regardless, let me pick up a pencil and attempt to draw something yet again. At least I wanna do thumbnail sketches to get these images on paper...