Admin Post: Community Check-In for January 2019

[goss]

Today's the last day of the month, and we'd love to have you check in and chat with us. How have things been with you?

Did you get a chance to take part in any fandom activities in January, or have you been working on any personal art projects? Are you currently trying to meet a deadline? Feel free to share upcoming challenges that have got you excited, any frustrations you've been experiencing, possible goals for the next month, etc.

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Holiday Card Exchange: Reflections

Also, for those of you who participated, how did the Holiday Card Exchange go? We'd like to hear your thoughts, comments, suggestions, etc. :)

Comments

[goss]

Huh. I feel like I say this at the end of every month, but *man* I can't believe we're a whole month into the new year already!

New Art

I managed to do one art piece in January, just in the nick of time for the artyuletide exchange: New Beginning (The Legend of Korra, G)

I also bought some nifty new watercolours and inks in pan form, in the hopes of taking them with me and painting on site more often this year. :)


New Fandom

And thanks to mekare's enabling, I have fallen into a new fandom (Guardian) and have a feeling that art will soon follow. ^___^

Card Exchange

I really enjoyed the card exchange, especially since it was my first time sending out to other fan-artists. At first I was a little nervous about the quality of my artwork, and had to remind myself that I should focus on just sending my good wishes to people rather than producing masterpieces.

I was absolutely delighted to receive artworks from around the world, and in such a variety of styles and themes. You guys did wonderful work, thank you to everyone who sent me a card!

One thing I would suggest we do next time is start the exchange in early November, so as to give 4-6 weeks for delivery of mail in far corners of the globe.

[minoanmiss]

I totally agree bout the card exchange -- earlier would be better. And it was such fun!

[mekare]

I FEEL SO VINDICATED. This fandom is my happy place right now.

Re card exchange, yes I aboslutely second doing it earlier!

[mific]

I agree it was a lot of fun, and even better to start the challenge earlier. :)

[seleneheart]

You're a terrible enabler. I keep seeing your posts and being tempted. *resists*

[mekare]

Glad to be of service!