The Final Senior Blog Post
The finally. Enjoy!
Readers, I want to thank you for joining me in my adventures. Even though I did struggle with what to write every other week, I had fun when I didn’t. I do want to apologize for how slow I was creating this comic. I didn’t want to be burned out, and I also wanted to give you all a product that I would be proud of. Even though the comic is shorter than I first intended, I’m not disappointed. I love the story, I wouldn’t pursue this project otherwise. Comics are my passion, stories keep my soul a-fire, and art is my life. Every art form, every currier, hobby, etc, has layers. I love layers. I wanted to learn more about the different layers of the comic world, and I wanted to use a digital medium to add to my skillset. Everything fell into place.
I won’t stop the blog, God no! I plan to continue it! But, this will be the last Senior Blog Post. So, to send you all off, I will give you all some Senior Project and general project advice.
First things first, when you go into a project headfirst, you gotta be aware of hurdles you will face during your escapades. Each hurdle will vary each time. Some may repeat, like a new tech issue, burnout, life, etc. But, being aware that you will run into conflicts makes the task a bit easier to handle. You may not know what will bash through your workflow, but being aware and not letting the problem consume your soul will make the situation bearable. I almost let the “Tail” ruin my life forever. Anyways, be aware of any possibility that may come your way.
Second, ask for help. When you run into a problem, try to do it alone. However, if you can’t fix it yourself, ask for help. Reach out to people you think can help. Call tech support, ask a teacher, ask your parents, ask your friends, anyone you think can help you when you’re in a rut. Reaching out, even if you’re afraid to, is better than staying stuck. Trust me, if your ever in a rut, get help.
Three, Don’t be afraid to try new things and seek different routes to solve a problem. The more solutions, the better. The more open you are, the easier the solution will come to you. Even if your afraid of making even more of a mess, don’t take it on alone just in case of any mishaps. Having someone there to urge you along helps a lot. My parents did that for me.
Four, give yourself time to breathe. Burnout is the number one killer in any creative format and non. Take the time to take care of yourself, your family, and whatever else happens. Let other things filter in to give you time to relax. Theirs no shame in it.
Five, don’t take on more projects than you can handle. It’s alright to give yourself a break and move on to something else temporarily, but don’t take on too much. Burnout is a deadly feeling to have. You can say no… I didn’t and I retreat it.
Six, nothing has to be perfect, and it’s okay if things don’t turn out the way you planned. Change is normal, and things take turns you won’t expect. We can try to prepare for change, but being aware is sometimes the only thing you can do when faced with change. All you can do is move forward because the world does. Nothing is perfect. It’s just something we created, I don’t know why, but it isn’t a healthy mindset. I have that mindset, and I’m practicing to get out of that mindset. I don’t have to make everything a masterpiece, and I’m slowly learning that that’s okay. I love giving it my all, but I don’t have to every time. It’s hard not to give 100% into everything. But being aware is the first step. The rest is up to the person. Everything is subjective, and that’s why perfection isn’t a thing. You don’t need to prove yourself at every turn. Just know that your work, yourself, is enough. And that’s all you need.
You can read the comic in my comic section on my website. It’s short and easy to read. It will take you less time to read it than it did to create it. I, again, thank you for joining me on my journey. And I will see you all on the flip side. Love you all!
-Bellapinkpen
