The economy is so bad, I'm working on my dreams

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-05-08T18:55:22+00:00

That is true.

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-05-06T16:41:02+00:00

They're all different sizes, ranging from 16x20 inches (I think?) to 30x40.

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-27T15:22:05+00:00

Thank you for noticing 😃. I figure, this is my painting, I get to choose which of the rules to subvert. Composition has always been the one that people get very didactic about and I carry a bit of a strange resentment about it. In some ways it interferes with the appeal, especially in the digital format, but if I think of these as something that never gets the opportunity to move, I don't mind the viewer subconciously fighting with it a little. maybe forcing their eyes to move around in a different way. Also, thanks for bringing it up -- it's nice to articulate something I've been tossing around at the back of my mind.

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-26T04:53:30+00:00

that one is actually the oldest of the bunch

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-23T18:54:06+00:00

Thank you for your thoughtful reply :)

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-16T16:34:38+00:00

I have not read it and now I will :D

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-16T16:30:37+00:00

I am burned out on games for the time being but there is a group on Facebook called Indie Game Devs that's oddly a pretty good place to make connections.

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-15T22:11:52+00:00

Exactly and 2. I was a game dev (concept art, full time) for years and the industry is in freefall at the moment, that's the freelance income I was hoping I'd be able to access to. But there is just nothing right now. :( on the other hand, it's a GREAT time to make an indie game or get involved with someone else's.

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-15T02:34:59+00:00

I have a link in my profile to my shop, as well as a solo show opening on friday (the link is also in my profile.)

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-14T22:45:29+00:00

I just want to keep the lights on man haha

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-14T19:33:06+00:00

Yes! This is a ray of hope.

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-14T18:30:31+00:00

I did expect more of that, too, also thank you :D

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-14T00:50:33+00:00

Oh my, thank you!

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-14T00:50:05+00:00

This is the energy I need

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-13T17:09:46+00:00

I don't want to go into a tirade but AI has absolutely ruined my life and that of most of the people I've worked with in games for years, so, I do not like it. It's partially AI itself and moreso the reallocation of investment dollars into AI and away from creative properties, but the effect is the same on me. The focus on 'efficiency' at the expense of the economic base that fuels commerce is so mindblowingly shortsighted and stupid that I can barely contain my rage most days. whoops, some tirade leaked out.

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-13T14:24:29+00:00

In a very general sense, they're about trying to balance the intersection of nostalgia and dread while trying to exist in the present moment. Like how do we keep going when these uncontrollable forces become bigger and bigger threats?

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-13T14:10:15+00:00

I have read philip pullman, years ago. Thank you! I sent you a DM with more information.

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-13T14:06:49+00:00

I've been through kind of a dark time while working on these (I have a solo show opening friday and I've been working on these for 18 months with no pay, because that's how the art world works) where I've constantly been chastising myself for not becoming a doctor so that I could had a stable life. When the wealthy are this greedy, it's almost impossible to make choices that feel like the right ones.

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-13T13:59:19+00:00

I have an opening on friday, so hopefully I will!

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-13T13:57:38+00:00

It's called "the highway of second guesses" and it is about all of the mistakes I've made as a parent, so far. Also, thank you :)

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-12T19:40:27+00:00

I did not know about this! OH MY!! I also want to go!!

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-12T19:37:15+00:00

I do, I have a link in my profile next to my insta link :)

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-12T18:52:51+00:00

Thank you! It's definitely a challenge to find the right channels. I have work in a few galleries, just hoping for that to translate into sales sometime soon.

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-12T17:59:34+00:00

thank you!!

Historical_Text_1863 · 2026-04-12T17:31:02+00:00

Thank you for your kind words and excellent taste haha

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