cheyenne barton
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september sketchbook tour~
🕑 Added 2020-09-29 20:54:10 +0000 UTCHello hello!! It's our September sketchbook tour π It's another short-ish one, as I've had a hard time making things lately. I finally finished my small Strathmore mixed media sketchbook which means I was able to crack into my Rendr one :D The fact that it doesn't bleed onto the next page is amazing (even when using Sharpie) but the paper has a slight grayish tinge to it that's gonna take a bit getting used to.
Since I'm going through a really weird phase with my art right now, I'm gonna try my best to be messy and unpretty with this new sketchbook and share with you guys all the ugly gory bits of this weird artistic transformation I'm going through right now. I've reached a point where I'm unsatisfied with pretty much everything I make and I know it's because of all the weaknesses in my art that I've refused to work on for fear of being "bad", but the only way forward is through!! So time to make some ugly art I guess! \
Most of the digital stuff was done on stream which was really fun and also scary β I like how that little jester character turned out!! Maybe it's the ~spooky season~ having an effect on me but I've been very drawn to clown/jester characters of late. It's a mix of the Magnus Archives and also some amazing clown art & make-up that's been showing up on my tik tok, hehe
I've still got this gnarly headache problem, so I've finally made a doctor's appt to get it sorted. I thought it was stress work related, or even lockjaw/TMJ related, but my jaw is really loose today and I've been trying really hard to relax so...not sure why the headache seems to be getting worse πHopefully I'll get some answers!! So I can start making stuff again!
I want to make little clay earrings (I bought the bits and bobs for it last week), and some cute paintings for the holidays (I got some oval shaped canvases for kicks!!) and more digital stuff for the shop...but the physical pain + this depressive episode I've slid into in have made it a bit difficult to do much of anything. I'm trying really hard to listen to my body, and my heart, and move forward accordingly so that I can heal and keep making things. Cause I miss making things ;β;
I love you so much! And I hope your September has been alright. It's Over the Garden Wall season folks!!! Can't wait for my rewatches~~ Stay frosty <3
Comments
Dani Doodles
I hope your headache problem gets resolved soon!! Headaches are soooo debilitating! Your sketchbook is gorgeous, I love all the messier sketchier bits.
Nicole Tihlarik
Really love the characters with flower heads.
Milo
sending love your way lady <3
Yolanda King
Your art is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing!!
Catherine Zocco
Love everything!! Take some time. Iβm in a similar boat with medical stuff and depression. It can be hard when you know your creativity is right beneath the surface. Hopefully this next month gets better!! π
Caroline Moira
I love the woman reading books with floral heads! It would make such a cute art print. I hope you're feeling better - I used to get horrible migraines and they're hell. Take care of yourself and be kind to yourself <3
Ingela Barton
Everything looks so good, Cheyenne! The flower ladies is lovely and the Joker is so much fun, so many textures . Take Care, thinking of you β£οΈ
Megan Beretta
I love those flower head ladies! They are so whimsical and pretty π. Iβm sorry to hear youβre having such a hard time physically and mentally. As someone with chronic migraines and seemingly out of no where depressive episodes, I absolutely understand that unmotivated feeling. You Will Get Through This. Give yourself space and time to breathe and know that we love you and are hear for you.β€οΈ
Shara
I completely understand! I hope you know how much we all love you and your art! Feel better soon and take care of yourself β€οΈ
Natalie Whitmore
I hope youβre feeling better soon β₯οΈ Ive also been loving your art streams! So calming to watch people draw in real time :)
