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Dear people still watching my account,
After a long long time, I have decided to revive my account here in DeviantArt. I will be deleting a lot of my old entries and deviations, and adding all the new work I have been doing over the years.
Also, as you may have noticed I have changed my user name from swiffygirl (which I created when I was like 13) to anskamous.
My work has taken a turn from photography and drawing to more of a focus on painting and mixed media. Nevertheless, I have done some commissions that use my old techniques. I hope you will enjoy my new work and I look very much forward to your comments.
All the best,
Anastasia
Spring Semester in Arkansas
As you may have deduced, I am spending this spring in Arkansas. It's been super interesting to live in USA, as it has allowed me to learn more about this culture as well as reflect back on my own culture, my morals, values, and goals.
I think what I have missed most says a lot about both the experience as well as about my cultural background. Of course, I miss my loved ones THE most, but here the things besides my dearest peeps that I miss a lot:
- Quiet time with people. Silence, yet togetherness.
- Physical, non-sexual closeness with people. Hugs, holding a friend's hand, sitting close together.
- Negative, rude, or even just neutral co
December update
The end of the year approaches!
This year was a rollercoaster ride of emotions, parts of which seemed to plunge deep under water. On the bright side, I feel that my artistic skills have developed immensely and I seem to have slowly regained my creative drive.
Currently busy with:
- Making christmas cards, presents, and baking.
- Four paintings: (1) The one on identity is still on going; (2) A new piece extending my fantasy work; (3) A commission; (4) A very vague piece on controlling emotion; still not fully formed in my thoughts or sketches.
- The mix media sculpture...which is sort of on hiatus
Last days of October
The days grow shorter, but I've learned that I rather enjoy the darkness of winter. It seems to be much more inspiring than sunny summer.
Currently working on:
- Two paintings, both conceptual and both extending previous work. One is on identity, and one is on Utopia
- A mixed media sculpture, also on the topic of identity
- Illustrations! Yes, haven't had those in a while. Doing some illustrations for a friend's RPG project, which I am also a part of.
Have also been doing random portraits as well as doodles of magical creatures.
A guiding quote for life and for work at the moment:
"I raise my flags, don my clothes
It's a revolution,
Devious Journal Entry
Finally getting a few days at work where I can concentrate on writing.
Also making more time in my free time to practice sketches and portraits.
This is what makes me feel alive.
© 2013 - 2024 anskamous
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