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It has been a while since I've posted anything on Deviant Art, so I decided to at least try and keep up with everything and give you all a Journal entry explaining the reasons for my long Hiatus/Absence. To begin with is not to say I haven't forgotten about all of you guys, but rather I have been busy. About a month or so ago, I was able to acquire a reasonable job that can be a little demanding at times, for those of you who are curious I work in a local restaurant where I live and we're quite busy most days, and nights. It can be a little daunting at times, especially since we don't get breaks. (Those who work in restaurants may understand, if not than I'll explain later on.)
Secondly, is that for the most part, I have had little success in trying to get my life back on track at the moment. This is to say that I have had a bit of bad luck before acquiring this job that seems to have followed me, into getting this job. One of the awkward things that is really bad luck is that I'am still without power in my mothers house. For those who think this is most unfortunate should have no need to worry, that is too say that I'am not totally in the dark, or even total darkness, but rather I'am currently taking up residence at my Grandparents Trailer with my Brother, and Grandmother at the moment. So to sum it up I'm in pretty good hands at the moment.
Why is having the power out in my Mothers house bad? You may ask to give you a brief explanation, or to sum it up. This is where I do most of my work in drawing. Some of you may think that I don't need power to draw, but I'm busy most days, and I prefer to do my drawing in the evening to the Late night, and without power... You get the Idea. 
Thirdly, I have a confession to make. During all of this time I haven't been really Inspired to create/draw. This is the most unfortunate news that I have to bear forth to all of you. But being busy has put my mind on other important things at this time, the main thing is taking care of my family, and helping to provide for them. I don't know how to put this into words but, Maybe I'll save that short story for another day. With everything going on at the moment, and I apologize for not being around as much as I should have, but I'm trying too get my life back on track, and this requires a small bit of sacrifice... I'm just saddened that it has to be drawing.
In conclusion: I apologize too all of you for being Absent for the past couple of months, and also not being able to post anymore art. As I write this I can't help but to tear up a bit. -I can be a little over emotional at times- but I can assure you that I'm still here, I'm just busy with life. I hope that you can all be as patient with me, and continue to support me in my continuances in pursuing a career, and possible life in drawing. And more importantly bringing you guys more amazing art. This is your friendly neighborhood enigma, saying Thank you for your continued support. Before I forget, I should say that I'm on Twitter, and that is where I try and stay up to date on my life. If any one would like to follow me (if you have access to Twitter.) than I'll post a link to my Twitter page in my Deviant Art profile page.
Remember to always L.O.L and S.O.L and above all else, have Hope.
Sincerely Your friendly neighborhood enigma,
V-nigma-17
This is Goodbye.
I won't be frank, or anything. But I feel like it's probably best to head out from here. As what I can claim to be, in an amateur artist, I don't sit well with how DeviantArt has decided to go ahead, and go forward with AI generated Art/Artists. Seeing it more as a way to progress forward, rather than help artists at a difficult time in Social Media, and online. For those of you who are unaware of everything going on. It's a complicated endeavor. But to touch on a few things. Twitter, one of the main places I have been for the longest of times, has been going through a lot of things, the main notation having to deal with their new head, or buyer of the platform. As for what this meant to the art word, it mainly meant that unless you could cough up an annual fee of $8 you were to go unnoticed by the world, or even your following/fanbase. The problem with what's going on with Deviant, and AI coming in. Is that it's implementing, is what some would see as a fair way for people to create art rapidly, and with little effort as with what most, if not all actual artists can produce. Art in itself isn't a simple task. It requires a lot of study, and work, to be able to create something beautiful, or even Amazing works in terms of art. But with an AI, it reduces that time dramatically, and cuts out the middle man, in this case the middle man being the artist. And it randomly generates a piece of art, fitting too, or closely resembling whatever may have been typed into the commands. The hard part about this, is that sometimes it can go beyond simplicity, and can be used to steal, or grift art from other artists. And can then be used to mark it as their own. Art thievery has been on the rise as of late. With both NFTs, and AI at the forefront. And with it, they have no remorse for whom they take it from. If called out, they'll defend themselves against these accusations. All in all it's complicated to explain. All that can be said is that if you're an artist here, and don't want your work to be stolen, you may want to find alternatives to using deviant art at this time. Until maybe later on. If the online world improves or not, is a question in itself. I feel that despite my inactivity here. I don't have to worry to much about anything, or everything. I just have to figure what I will be doing going forward from here. I think it's safe to say, that I may miss this place. But overall, it's been fun growing from when I first started. I haven't been posting much here anymore, and have neglected trying to build myself up as an artist overall. But that's just a part of life, and growing up. Sometimes you just got to figure it out, and know when to go forward with something. So going forward. I feel like I won't be leaving much behind anymore. Just enough for you to remember me by. With much Love, this has been your Friendly neighborhood Enigma. Vnigma_17. And I hope that we will come to meet each other again someday. 👍🏼
Never Forget Where You came from.
I had forgotten everything I had learned at one point, and... It came back around, and bit me hard. The sting was Temporary, but it was everything else that came after that was harder to shake, more than anything. I don't know who I'm writing this for, but if it's just for myself, just know that we're trying our best to come back. We may me just a memory, but we're still breathing, and still motivated to do what we want to do. Whether it be the right decision or not. I've said this one to many times before, but this time I feel like this is my chance to come back regardless of where I'm at at this time. I promise I'll hold onto it all, and keep going.
Update. 10/??/18
... There has been a lot on my mind as of late. It's been both intensely heavy, and confusing. And I'm not sure if I'm going to continue with this anymore... As much as it pains me I haven't accomplished much. More or less I haven't been practicing as much as I should've. As far as everything is going, I'm still undecided, but may have a conclusion at the end of this year. I'm not going to make it a big deal, but will let you all know what I decide.
Regardless of all this I appreciate the continued support you have all continued too show. There's not much else too say at this point, but stay tuned for more info about this decision.
Sincerel
An Update so far.
Hello again, to all my watchers. It has undoubtedly been a while, and I apologize for my absence from Deviant Art, but however I do have an explanation as to why I've been away.
The reason for my absence is due mainly to a being unable to get a hold on my life. What with being sick, and at the same time looking after my niece and nephew. During the course of the past few weeks/month I was also unable to draw anything new, in anyway, shape, or form. I do apologize for my absence and have promised you some new drawings and I intend to deliver.
Below are a few links to some new art that I hope you enjoy, I hope you like it and I'm sorry it's n
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