The goddess of new yearI think about this song whenever I see the result of this illustration https://youtu.be/24zslH0i7jM?si=8Q8zsv2irq1Kft8S
I was replying to comments and I came across this challenge. I already had this picture exclusive for my Faneo site, but since I'm going on a hiatus, I think it is good I end my Artfol year here with my new year's resolutions, some more optimistic, some not so much.
Here is Goddess Hmaná, the main goddess from my webcomic Espero, celebrating the new year by creating silent fireworks that don't make noise, but make lovely lights to watch, so everyone can enjoy them.
In the literary field, I'll try to be more organized with my story telling, since despite that I have a script, I end up doing a lot of improvisation. I need to be more careful so I don't end up with many plot holes.
In the graphic field I need to practice A LOT. I notice it is not a good sign that despite having different art studies and that I've been drawing since I was 12 that I still draw the way I do at the age of 35. My figures look too stiff and I hardly ever draw full body characters and when I do, these are boring and rigid poses. I want to give more expressivity to my characters. Despite that I have a low intelligence that affects how much or how fast I can improve, I think I'm still capable of getting better despite that. It's going to be fun to see what I can do and give more life to my OCs
On a more positive note, I'm glad I got to draw more backgrounds and sceneries. Working on my comic had certainly pushed those limits and I want to thrive to improve on that for this upcoming year
Also that this year I need to accept that I'll never make a professional career of my art. I'm too old to even try, yet a more naive and immature part of me still thinks this is a possibility like back when I was a young adult, but once I go back to my real life where the most important thing is to pay my debts and art is not a primordial need, I remember that's never going to happen. It doesn't make me happy, but I must thrive to learn to live in the world I'm in and accept that I still have spaces like this where I get to do what I really want without judgment or pressure. It is not ideal, but it is real and I must live in the world I got.
And of course, keep working on my comic. Art is useless in my society, but it does help me to live my everyday life. I think this comic was more of a life changing experience for me than for the main character in it, hahaha.
I promise to bring more stories and continue with Espero (I want to give it a happy ending as well). I'm so thankful for the support given here. You all played a role in it and if it's because of you that I decided to take this step.
Haha, last night I even dreamed with a possible ending
Dec 30, 2023
I was replying to comments and I came across this challenge. I already had this picture exclusive for my Faneo site, but since I'm going on a hiatus, I think it is good I end my Artfol year here with my new year's resolutions, some more optimistic, some not so much.
Here is Goddess Hmaná, the main goddess from my webcomic Espero, celebrating the new year by creating silent fireworks that don't make noise, but make lovely lights to watch, so everyone can enjoy them.
In the literary field, I'll try to be more organized with my story telling, since despite that I have a script, I end up doing a lot of improvisation. I need to be more careful so I don't end up with many plot holes.
In the graphic field I need to practice A LOT. I notice it is not a good sign that despite having different art studies and that I've been drawing since I was 12 that I still draw the way I do at the age of 35. My figures look too stiff and I hardly ever draw full body characters and when I do, these are boring and rigid poses. I want to give more expressivity to my characters. Despite that I have a low intelligence that affects how much or how fast I can improve, I think I'm still capable of getting better despite that. It's going to be fun to see what I can do and give more life to my OCs
On a more positive note, I'm glad I got to draw more backgrounds and sceneries. Working on my comic had certainly pushed those limits and I want to thrive to improve on that for this upcoming year
Also that this year I need to accept that I'll never make a professional career of my art. I'm too old to even try, yet a more naive and immature part of me still thinks this is a possibility like back when I was a young adult, but once I go back to my real life where the most important thing is to pay my debts and art is not a primordial need, I remember that's never going to happen. It doesn't make me happy, but I must thrive to learn to live in the world I'm in and accept that I still have spaces like this where I get to do what I really want without judgment or pressure. It is not ideal, but it is real and I must live in the world I got.
And of course, keep working on my comic. Art is useless in my society, but it does help me to live my everyday life. I think this comic was more of a life changing experience for me than for the main character in it, hahaha.
I promise to bring more stories and continue with Espero (I want to give it a happy ending as well
). I'm so thankful for the support given here. You all played a role in it and if it's because of you that I decided to take this step. Haha, last night I even dreamed with a possible ending
Dec 30, 2023#newyear
#newyearsresolution
#oc
#fantasy
#goddess
Comments
This looks amazing!! I know you struggle with drawing expressive characters, but I love Hmaná’s expression here, you’ve really captured a sense of joy with her 
I wish you the best of luck with your improvement!
I wish you the best of luck with your improvement!•
She is so beautiful, I love her great big smile, and the colourful fireworks!
such a joyous piece ;;w;;
I can relate alot to what you say, knowing that doing art professionally will never happen for me as well and learning to accept and live life even if it's not what I dreamed of with my art ;v; tbh you have always been one of my biggest inspirations, and I admire you and the comic work you do so much
good luck with your resolutions! I cant wait to see your art for the new year, and what you will do with your OCs and stories!!
such a joyous piece ;;w;;I can relate alot to what you say, knowing that doing art professionally will never happen for me as well and learning to accept and live life even if it's not what I dreamed of with my art ;v; tbh you have always been one of my biggest inspirations, and I admire you and the comic work you do so much
good luck with your resolutions! I cant wait to see your art for the new year, and what you will do with your OCs and stories!!•
•ahh this is gorgeous!! i love seeing each update to espero, i hope you get to achieve your goals for it and your art in the upcoming year!
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•This is beautiful!!! We can feel all of her happiness and the pretty colors are awesome! I really like your comic Espero and I'm so so hyped to see how it ends and how the characters will interact! Good luck, I'm a big fan of your art, I hope you get to accomplish all you desire next year 
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