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This was so sweet and real. I'm in a similar position, picking up my writing after years of trying and stopping, or of writing for money only (soul-crushing). I'm happy whenever I find late bloomers or someone who just took their time. It feels like the world is forcing people to pick something to become earlier and earlier. Love Bruno's eyes in the 3rd drawing!

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Thank you for reading and for your kind words! It's lovely to meet you, fellow late bloomer. As much as I do get pangs of regret, as a late bloomer, I have 20 years of life experieces to express through my art. Bruno's eyes are very alert in that one lol it was fun just experimenting with no expectations, the best art right?

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How's your writing going?

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Hi Slart

This is not what I think, but you're truly talented! (I know you've already known, but can't help say this again). Is this possible to talk about how to start Art (as a form of life pursuit & living mode)?

Thank you!

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Hi Slart,

I only have one question for you. You said teacher didn't like your art, but he couldn't have been more wrong on that. (your Art is charming, it is you & you only! Remember the Barbie film? "Ken is just Ken") I wonder what did the teacher say about your writing? (I am curious because your writing may be first-class. What did you do to your writing?)

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Hello. My teacher said I can't draw large scale, I got really defensive about that for some reason. Insecurity I guess. I haven't see Barbie yet, but I think I get the reference. My art is my own and I try my best to confirm it to what I think it 'should' be.

Well, my writing. I have been very insecure about, I failed my GCSE English exam (I got a D), then I reattempted it twice but also got Ds. This made me feel very dumb moving forwards. Beliefs are funny things eh? Thank you for commenting on my writing, I guess I am just honest with my words but I feel like I lack in knowedlge of 'proper writing conventions'. I did love poetry at school come to think of it.

Like my art, I will just keep on writing alongside it, because I enjoy it!

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‘Conform not confirm’ he notice a typo years later

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Thanks for reading, and commenting! I'm quite shy about blowing my own trumpet, so let's say I am happy I have a unique style of art :-) Sure, I can write about that.

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Riteous. Make it happen.

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It shall happen🙏 thanks for reading!

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Love it, Soaring Twenties for the win, a fantastic debut piece, somewhere the naysayers are off in their corners thinking small while you continue to go big.

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I thank you, Mr.Rooster. 🎩

I apprecaite you taking the time to comment on my debut post. It's great to be part of the STSC!

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Holy shit, love it and well done! That Rory pic is perfection. Look forward to learning more about you and seeing more of your art

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Trilety, thanks for taking your time to read my post and for your kind words. It's one of my favourites, it really captures his personality, with a dash of Oliver Read/Ernest Hemingway vibes.

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I love the 90s hip hop reference! Look forward to reading more about your art.

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Thanks, Darren!

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Congratulations Slart. Glad you are finding your own way.

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I Iike Brunos 1, 3 and 8!

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