8/23/2025 Creation Batch
- Zach E Bear
- Aug 22
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 6
It's been awhile since I've posted; life has been busy!
Sometimes its extremely frustrating not being able to donate my time to whatever artistic endeavor I want, whenever I want. The past few weeks have been a good example of that.
However, in truth, it's pointless to complain. I'm in a very good spot when it comes to my art. At no point am I going through any hardships. There's never a time when I won't be able to afford the art supplies I want. I'll never have to trudge through a commission I hate because I need the cash. My relationships and health are never negatively impacted because I have to lock myself away for hours per day to finish a bowl of fruit someone wants painted.
Even though I still have a dream where I can freely, and truthfully, create while making close to what I make as a supply chain manager in aerospace (HA), I need to appreciate the situation I'm in.
Anyway, onto my art. I've been diving into digital art via Procreate lately (the last five drawings in this dump are all digital). I look forward to the ease and convenience of being able to draw digitally, especially in color. I no longer have to haul watercolors around with me over my lunch break at work to make things in color.
But I still will; my heart and desire lies with traditional art. Nothing beats the feeling of a brush, pen or pencil on a traditional surface.
It's going to be important as I do more digital work that I maintain my traditional habits. I like the convenience digital artwork brings, but not the shortcuts. I want a strong, accurate line from the beginning. I don't want to put hours into something and then change all the lines I've done. I think that stems from having an understanding of proportion, perspective and value. You understand that the first mark you make is the best one and the more you manipulate the less impactful it is.
I'm hoping to make more "content" soon too. Digital drawings, studio videos and posts for the $15 membership tiers. The problem is never making the art; it's finding the time!!
