4th Blog Entry

Let’s get it started with Blog entry #4: Learning from Mistakes and Imperfections in your Artworkz

As an artist, we often feel that we need to strive for perfection. It’s the idea that the final piece should be FLAWLESS. You want every line clean, every color choice on POINT. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that mistakes and imperfections are actually where the magic happens.

When I look back at some of my earlier work to from even just a few years ago, I see flaws—sketches that didn’t really quite turn out the way I imagined in my head, colors that didn’t mesh or blend well, and ideas that didn’t come to life as perfectly as I had hoped. At first, those mistakes felt like failures, like I wasn’t good enough. But over time, I started to realize something crucial: those imperfections were necessary. They taught me more about myself as an artist than any perfectly executed piece ever could.

Art isn’t about making something that looks “perfect.” It’s about expressing yourself, pushing boundaries, and growing through the process. Every mistake I’ve made in my work has been a stepping stone—whether it was figuring out a new technique or learning to let go of the need to control every detail.

For me, Art is about embracing the messiness and uncertainty of the process. When things don’t go according to plan, that’s when I discover something new—maybe an unexpected color combination, a quirky character design, or a fresh way of seeing things. It’s in those moments of imperfection that I’ve found the most growth.

So, to anyone out there who’s feeling frustrated with their work or thinking they’re not “good enough” because it’s not perfect—remember, it’s okay. Your mistakes don’t define you. They’re part of the journey. Keep going, embrace the imperfections, and let them shape your art into something unique and beautiful.

3rd Blog Entry

Alright, Blog #3. Let’s get real.

One of the biggest struggles of being an artist—one that nobody really talks about—is MONEY.

Art isn’t just something that I love… it’s something I need to make work for me financially. And I know I’m not alone in that. So many Artists out there are trying to turn their passion into a career, trying to make a living off of something that, for most of their lives, has just been a hobby. But the reality is… it’s not easy. Art supplies, Time, Effort—it all costs something Y'know? And yet, when it comes time to price our work, there’s ALWAYS this weird hesitation, like we’re afraid to ask for what we’re worth. I just recently went through something like this with a commission where I wasn’t sure how much to charge. People love to admire art, but when it comes to paying for it? Suddenly, there’s silence. Or worse, you can sometimes hear things like, “Why is it so expensive?” or “Can you do it for cheaper?” or “I can give you this rather than what you’re asking for” and I’m at a point in my life where I don’t just want my art to help support me—I really NEED it to. I don’t have the luxury of treating it as just a little side thing i’m good at anymore. That’s why I made my website. Why I started a Tik Tok. That’s Why I’m putting myself out there. Because if there’s even the slightest chance that my art can help me push through my financial struggles, I’m going to chase it.

I know it won’t happen overnight. And I know the road ahead isn’t going to be easy. But if I can do what I love and make a living from it? If I can turn this passion into something that actually sustains me or at LEAST helps me out? Then every struggle, every late night, and every moment of doubt will be worth it. So, here’s to the Grind. Here’s to Believing in My Work. And here’s to proving that Art is Worth paying for.

Stay tuned.

2nd Blog Entry

Alright, Blog #2. Let’s do this.

I want to talk about an artist struggle that’s been bothering me for years.

The tricky thing about being an artist is that, from a young age, people watch you draw, and at first, it’s fun—it’s playful. It’s motivating. Most kids draw when they’re little; it’s a common thing. But nobody ever really anticipates when an artist is born—when those little doodles start turning into something more. Way more. It’s only when you start showing real skill and passion that people take notice. And when they do? They don’t say, “Hey, you should create your own characters!” No. Instead, it’s always, “Can you draw Batman?” or “Let me see how you draw Naruto.”

Looking back, I really wish I had more people encouraging me to create my own characters instead of just perfecting my style on the ones that already existed. Because now? Now I struggle with it. My entire art journey has been built on drawing characters I don’t own—which I've learned is technically illegal so that's fun. I’m a Law Breaker. Outlaw like Red Hood (My Favorite DC character) And while I still have a deep love for Fan Art, I almost want to go back in time and tell little kid artist Me: Draw your own stuff more!

If I ever have kids who take on my artistic streak, I’ll make sure they don’t fall into the same trap. Sure, they can draw their favorite superheroes and video game characters—because, let’s be real, it’s fun—but I’ll also encourage them to create their own worlds, their own stories. Their own awesome characters. And I’d push them to branch out, to draw more than just one style or subject, so they don’t box themselves in like I did for so long. Now that i’m older I hear it constantly. Create your own characters. Create your own stories. Create your own worlds. There’s so much that goes into that, I get nervous that people would pick my stuff apart but being scared gets you nowhere right?

in the end, the coolest thing you can create… is something that’s Yours. Yours alone from your own brain where all the Magic from within you happens and then you can spread that Magic to the world.

1st Blog Entry.

Cue the deep, somber, and serious voice as rain pours down in the background.

Friday, March 7th, 2025. Blog Entry #1. Yesterday, I made a decision. A big one.

I decided to launch my own website to sell my Art.

For the longest time, I’ve wanted to sell my work online but never knew how to tackle it. I’d see others doing it—thriving—and just watched in awe, too intimidated to take that step myself. But yesterday, with nothing to do and nothing holding me back, I finally went for it. Art has been more than just a hobby for a while now. I’ve already sold pieces here and there, so why not take it further? Why not see what’s possible?

The tricky part? My entire Art journey has been TECHNICALLY illegal. I grew up drawing fan art—Batman, Spider-Man, all my favorite movies, games, and shows because I never felt like my own ideas could compare to the worlds and characters I loved so much. So I never really tried. It wasn’t until WAYYY later in life that I started getting ideas for my own ORIGINAL characters. And even then… I didn’t do much with them.

But maybe it’s time for that to change.

This is only Day Two of having this website, and honestly? I still have no idea what I’m doing yet. Promoting my work, getting my art out there—that part has always been tough for me. Social media isn’t exactly my strong suit.

But hey, I took the first step. Now it’s just a matter of figuring out the rest.

Stay tuned.