Bit of an update post this week

Lots of things have been happening lately (Mostly fun and positive in my personal life) and as a result this weeks drawing will be a little late. I have some fun sketches to tide you over until then.

I attended my first concert! I got to see The Birthday Massacre live! It was really fun, a lot of cool people there and the band was excellent live. Pictured: Me at the concert

This was taken by someone standing behind me, it was an excellent picture!

Some pictures of me before and after the concert

Got some cool merch while I was there.

And finally, a preview for the next drawing!

Hope you all are doing well!

-Mitchelf

I hope everyone is having a great valentines day, either with their significant other or with a hobby of their choice. Anyhow, here is a preview of the next drawing:

Edit: Scammer is now impersonating another artist - I have warned said artist of the issue and of course reported offending account.

Just a heads up someone on bluesky is impersonating me and trying to scam people for commissions. I do not take commissions at this time, and will post on newgrounds first when I do.

No big drawing this week, I've been feeling extremely depressed and burned out with both drawing and work. (The past couple drawings taking 25+ hours each may have contributed to this.)

I've still been quite busy this week, however. Here's a few fun sketches I've done.

I hope you like them.

Here are some previews for upcoming drawings for my grimdark setting:

I plan to render one of these out during the weekend, so look forward to it!

I started a bluesky due to some requests.

https://bsky.app/profile/mitchelf.newgrounds.com

024 Recap

General:

Felt very similar to 2023, but with a worse general state of the world both online and offline. I have personally been off the internet as much as possible to preserve my health. Other than that I have been doing quite well, with many parts of my life staying the same or improving. I have been very happy with my creative output this year, and have been trying my best and really pushing myself to draw a variety of different things and improve my fundamentals.

Health:

Still doing cardio every day - weight remains low

I attended two goth events this year - social anxiety is getting better!

Still addiction free

Still working the same job

Maintaining connection with friends and family

Media:

18 video games completed for the first time, including:

Silent Hill 3 and the SH2 Remake

Umineko

Resident Evil 1 Remake, RE4 Remake, RE5

16 novels read, including:

Les Miserables

The Count of Monte Cristo

The Black Company

A ridiculous amount of horror movies were watched.

Creative:

1000 Followers!

50 illustrations submitted to the art portal, here are my personal favorites from 2024:

Looking Forward:

I want to increase the variety of horror content I produce, with more original pieces and bonus sketches added to the usual mix of fan art.

I want to work on composition and general focus of pieces, as well as ironing out more of the jank that comes from being a self taught artist that only started learning fundamentals recently.

I also do want to try my hand at making some comics and uploading more traditional pieces - particularly with ink.

More bonus content in the form of goth and horror cosplay, miniatures, and general crafts - this will not be added to portal, but will be in the occasional news post.

My Personal site may be receiving an update later in the year...

And I wish to get outside more and experience the world. After all, without social media, I have a lot of time.

Upload days are Saturdays and Wednesdays, depending on how long a project takes.

Thank you for following me and my little projects this year, I feel very fortunate to have a following as supportive as you.

-Mitchelf

Merry Christmas, everyone!

I have a new drawing in store, but it is currently running late due to being busy for with work and holiday family events. I hope everyone is having a great holiday and I look forward to sharing even more drawings before the year is up!

-Mitchelf 🦇

My area got hit by a power outage that lasted the past 2 days. It has been restored as of a couple hours ago. This weeks drawing may be uploaded later than usual.

2023 was a great year for me!

54 uploads to the art portal were made.

Participated in the Dinosaurs Attack Collab

Flew to Philadelphia and attended the too many games meet up (I even met Tom Fulp in person!

20 novels were read.

A large number of horror movies were watched.

Many schizophrenia simulators were experienced (I played a lot of weird indie games and cult classics this year)

I have lost nearly 25% of body weight (cardio and a diet without meat or sugar will do wonders for that)

I have a job that I enjoy.

I live alone.

I now have 0 addictions - not even caffeine!

I really got into music more.

And don't you worry, I have some absolutely nightmarish drawings in store for next year...

Hello fellow internet dwellers, I hope your christmas was merry, mine certainly was. Here are some highlights of my holiday: