i thought i'd posted a journal entry in december but i guess not—it was a complicated month but it actually had some really tender moments.

2024 is over and there is so much i could say, but for now i'll instead say that i'm proud of myself for persevering and continuing to make art and find new ways to express myself through it. i've even gotten better at painting, as i've been doing a lot of that lately. i've been painting in my mixed-media sketchbook a lot and some of it has turned out really interesting, i can see myself getting better and actually i can feel skills and habits i've picked up through painting more regularly translating into how i make other art as well—drawing, digital illustration, lettering, etc.

i need to also update my website, this moth marks a full year since i started it! can't believe i had to give up my previous url/domain but i'll register a new one this year i think. should be able to get flailuser at a reasonable rate.

i'll be posting more art as i've noticed myself improving and i've actually been creating original designs and characters and lately and it's been very exciting.

i'll write more soon.

happy new year 💌