Hello everyone!
It´s literally been years since I was regularly active here on this wonderful community, DeviantArt, and in the world of art in general. I´ve spent the past year and a half reading and polishing my skills with the pencil once more in the hopes that I can finally revive my passion.
I want to get back into what made me yearn to live in the first place - TRADITIONAL ART
In the past, I´ve been mostly a fan artist, but I have been working more and more on anatomy and portraiture. I´ve been studying perspective, and going nuts over art history. All those things I should have been doing all along - but hey, I´ve been trying to survive in this capitalist society!
I want to learn more, I want to share what I´ve learned, and I want to create with all the new power I have gained from the rigorous endeavor that is the path of mastery, a path I shall walk until the end of my time so help me Arceus.
It's difficult to make art with a full time job, so I am transitioning and leaving my 10.5 hour shift to instead dedicate my time to drawing once more.
Well - no more. I will now be puting my outmost effort into LIVING instead of surviving. I am here to draw for you, to draw for me, to endulge in the world of art and creativity. I am excited to walk on this path with you by my side as my fellow traveler.
Instead of wasting my short life making money for the already filthy-rich corporations, I would rather enrich the lives of those who have been with me along this art journey, those who support my craft. I want to be productive and draw FOR YOU.
I´ll be uploading a few commissions sheets so that those interested in my work can help me create and keep food on the table and a roof above my head.
If you are able to support me in any way, such as your kind words in the comments, your very much appreciated faves, and especially any kind donation and commission, I assure you I will draw my ass off in gratitude.
You are what inspires me to go on, It is thanks to your feedback and encouragement that I have been able to realize that this makes me who I am, and that this is what I love the most about my existence.
LET'S MAKE BEAUTIFUL ART TOGETHER
-Ernesto Vladimir
AKA - The Mexican Smeargle