In December I decided to take some time to play with my sketch pencils and practice my drawing skills with a few tutorials that were on ArtSkills Instagram pages. View here: https://www.instagram.com/artskills One in particular just slightly more complicated than what I’m used to doing on my own.

I can say it took me a couple of days to complete. I didn’t want to rush the process and I was more or less aiming at learning the technique. It turned out great. The next day I could see where I could make some improvements. My peers also pointed out where I could improve. I’m gleefully take their advice. See below how it has turned out without touch ups.

What I didn’t anticipate was a huge surprise to me. Artskills wanted to use my picture for Advertising, to help celebrate the Chinese New Year. I gleefully said yes of coarse. I asked them if they had any samples I could try? Mind you, I wasn’t in any way thinking of payment for my Tiger picture. I was simply tickled to death that they asked at all. The next huge surprise to my question was “yes”! They would be happy to send me samples. (Address was given). I wasn’t expecting much and I wasn’t expecting them to actually send anything. Especially with all the current events going. I can tell you I had to look at the Calendar to check to see if it said “Chinese New Year”. It did. According to Artskills, “this year the Chinese New Year zodiac animal is a Tiger”. Talk about leaving me speechless and I didn’t plan that.

Would you believe me if I told you they sent me a huge box full of amazing goodies. I can tell you I have been so excited that I have been playing with their products for over a month now and I’m still not done. Many of the projects completed have been posted to my Instagram and Facebook pages. I’m in the hopes to share them all here soon.

I can say to anyone who may be struggling with the idea if it’s worth all the effort in what you are doing. I can say “yes” to that. Be patient! Good things are coming you just have to keep believing. Don’t give up! If you need to take a much needed break to regroup your self then do so. Don’t stay gone to long! Sometimes it’s a matter of taking a different angle or direction.

I can’t wait to see what happens next in the future. Maybe I’ll finely make some much anticipated money $$. Will see. Just have to keep trying forging forward to my Dreams.

Hang in there don’t get down. Stay positive and keep positive things around you. If don’t! Get somewhere you have those positive vibes. Oh and it helps to seek out people who are into what you want to accomplish. Hugs and see you the next posting.