I came up with what I think is a good design tonight. I've been a painter since I was literally old enough to hold a paint brush, but to be completely honest, I don't particularly enjoy painting. Some claim it's relaxing. Not for me, but then again, I am physically incapable of relaxation. Taking a bath is stressful for me. No, it's not the painting or drawing that I enjoy. It's the designing. I like to come up with the ideas. Once I get a stroke of genuis, (which remains to be seen), I have to see it come to fruition so I have to execute the design. What makes me happiest is lying in bed with a notebook and a bunch of sharpened #2s.

Anyway, I'm excited about this one. I'll submit it in a couple of weeks, since I have a design (Luna Luna) pending approval right now. Of course, I will have to actually create the image first. It's very different for me, but sometimes that leads to the best work. Sometimes it leads to the "what was I thinking?" work, so we'll see.

It makes me happy to see all the great work on this site. It's encouraging to know in a world where everyone seems to be reduced to numbers, individuality and creativity are alive and well.