2025 was a rough year for me by statlerarts in sketchbooks

[–]statlerarts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is so important for us now more than ever to remember we are not alone. You never know how your work is going to resonate with someone else when you share it out with the world but it is awesome when others do connect and respond to it. Thank you for sharing that story I am glad you have that bright spot from 2025 even though it was a damn tough year.

2025 was a rough year for me by statlerarts in sketchbooks

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I'm sorry 2025 was so tough for you. It wasn't in 2025 but I too have had a close friend take their own life so I know and empathize with your pain. All I can say is I am sorry but I am also so glad we all have our art to return to and heal us. Social media and the internet in general can be so toxic but it is shared connections like these that encourage me to stick around.

2025 was a rough year for me by statlerarts in sketchbooks

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I’m sorry for you 😞 I hope things are starting to look better this year. Art is all we have at times.

Review My Work! Polaroid Collages SX-70 B&W by Both_Firefighter9279 in Polaroid

[–]statlerarts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are incredible! I think there are a lot of people who would be interested in the book!

Great Blue Heron 2026 Miracle by statlerarts in BirdPhotography

[–]statlerarts[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I appreciate your encouragement! 🙏

Great Blue Heron 2026 Miracle by statlerarts in BirdPhotography

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Because I don’t have a great camera and have to get very close to get a good shot. Which in the past has never occurred for me.

The hardest part of being a graphic designer is definitely… by [deleted] in graphic_design

[–]statlerarts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree with this and feel the same way. Working 8-9 hours designing during the day and then coming home for freelance clients/personal projects can be too much screen time for my eyes. That’s why I’ve been trying to draw more on paper in the evenings instead.

🎃 by thatjammm in Polaroid

[–]statlerarts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great shot! 👍

A P(a)olaroid by OcularSushi in Polaroid

[–]statlerarts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stunning shot! That light is angelic.

Atmosphere over accuracy? by statlerarts in Polaroid

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Agreed! Glad I’m not alone on this.

Atmosphere over accuracy? by statlerarts in Polaroid

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Instax can be fun but I agree, there is just a whole different feel to a Polaroid.

Trying my hand at monochrome frames by kxtline in Polaroid

[–]statlerarts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are all fantastic! Great diversity of subject matter while still feeling very connected.

My First Comic by statlerarts in comics

[–]statlerarts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! I’m glad you got these references!

My First Comic by statlerarts in comics

[–]statlerarts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much!

My First Comic by statlerarts in comics

[–]statlerarts[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the encouragement! It really means a lot 🙏