It's Wednesday already?

[secondlina]

Behind... on things.... Ack. My job decided to suddenly get busy as hell. So I get home pretty tired. Bleh. 

Yesterday was good. Link got me some cake, some pony toys and a batman shirt. :D

I spent a good part of the day thinking of my parents. Mostly because I went to have tea with some artist friends who spent a lot of time saying bad things about their own. In some cases, justified bad things. It seems a lot of people around me either have bad parents, or a bad relationship with their parents. Which is kinda sad. I'm pretty happy generally with my parents, who are currently roaming the united States (and sleeping in "Jabberwocky" themed hotels. No. Really). My parents are comic book fans and have always supported me in art. They were kinda strict when I was a kid, but I was also spoiled, so really, I have no reason to complain. A few people seem to think my parents were overly strict to me (for instance, I wasn't allowed to play with others on weekdays because I had to do my homework) but in all honesty, I think that made me a very self-disciplined person. In general, I like the results of my upbringing, so I don't really have "horror stories" like many of the folks I know. My parents are even still happily married. No divorces or anything. I was a lucky kid in a lot of ways. They paid for painting classes and comics. I seem to have learned more about comics then painting though *laughs* Oh well. They overly worry, and the overly smother, and I totally have my father rotten temper, but all in all, compared to many others that were beaten and shunned and even just ignored by their parents, i'm a lucky kid. I feel really sad when I hear stories about bad parents, or stories about estranged families. It always seems like a piece of those people are missing I guess. Yesterday, I was overly analytical about a person's parental figures. I sorta regret that a bit. But at the same time, I don't feel you should cradle people who let bad parenting affect their character as adults and flaunt it as an excuse. Thankfully, this person doesn't do it quite as much as before. Improvement. 

Basically - bad parenting sucks. It takes a long time to get over it. But I can't admire a person that just doesn't try to get over it. and I know several of those. Heck, a guy I know outright used the .I cheat because my father did" defense. Uncool.

On another subject.... FRIENDS!!

The brilliant piratecore  has create an epic Tardis-themed shirt. If she gets enough votes, said shirt will be sold on Threadless. Wanna own a Tardis shirt? Vote. VOTE. VOTE!

The humble but unfortunately ill amiraelizabeth  is taking commissions to be able to pay bills and such. She does amazing Avatar - The Last Airbender stuff, so if you feel like lending a hand and getting spazzy art out of the deal, click here.

In other news. I am very frustrated. WHY? Because there's some truly amazing things happening around me at the moment and I. CAN'T. TALK. ABOUT. THEM. YET!! But soon, hopefully. Soon. Still no word from the Canadian Council of the arts to see if i'll get the grant allowing me to go to France next month. It's getting close. At least I got my passport.

Also - DUN DUN DUN. Colored namesake art. Booyah.



Emma always looks pissed off or worried.

- Isa

Comments

[elle-white.livejournal.com]

I love that illustration! It's very beautiful! I hope you get that grant!

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

I hope so too. That would be awesome :)

[putri-nih.livejournal.com]

BIRTHDAAAAAAAY

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Heeee.

[earthstar-moon.livejournal.com]

I've always felt very lucky that I not only had a good relationship with my parents, but they were good parents as well. I think it's only something you realize until your old enough to appreciate what your parents did for you.

Anyway, I'm glad your birthday went all and that drawing looks awesome. Hopefully it will sell well at the con. ^_^

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Everytime you mention your parents, I just get a flashback to my MASSIVE FRIEND INFORMATION FAIL.

But yeah, good parents. A lot of times we don't realize how good we have it until we speak to people who have had parents that honestly didn't deserve the job.

[spankingfemme.livejournal.com]

Oh the colors came out awesome! XD Very nice my dear! And I hear you on bad parenting and letting it be a reason to act out. I had/have a lot of parent issues, like massive physical and mental abuse growing up, and not saying it was easy, but I've gotten past the majority of it. There comes a point you just have to forgive and move on or you just get bitter and hateful.

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

And then if you stay bitter, it just repeats itself.

[spankingfemme.livejournal.com]

You can't grow as a person like that for certain :/

[pip25.livejournal.com]

HA! So you did get some cake after all! I knew it! ;P

I am mostly in the same boat as you when it comes to my parents. My upbringing wasn't... "perfect", but looking around me I've seen a lot-lot worse. In the end, I still have a family around that I can count on, and that is what matters. :)

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

What qualifies as a perfect upbringing anyways? I consider an individual raised well if they turn out as capable, knowledgable and not too screwed up. If a parent gives kids love, kindness and knowledge to the best of their abilities, then it's good. You can't expect every parent to be this amazing stay-at-home-mother who bake, cleans and does rocket science. Good parenting is love, real love, and protection.

[pip25.livejournal.com]

Who said I'm not too screwed up? :P
(Otherwise, I do agree. :))

[piratecore.livejournal.com]

I really hope you get that grant GOOD LUCK!!!

And thank you SO SO MUCH for helping spread the word about voting for me! I appreciate it so much <3

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

I'm mostly spreading the word because goddamn it, I want a shirt or dress made of this.

[pinkwa.livejournal.com]

Wait wait WAIT you will may be go to France ?!

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

Maybe, for the Lyon comic festival! I'd be an invited artist. IF the Canadian Arts Council gives me the grant. Otherwise I can't afford the trip. :(

[pinkwa.livejournal.com]

Lyon is a beautiful city :)

I hope you will get this grant !

By the way in one day you go to Paris I'll be glad to meet you :3

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

I'll take you up on that, for sure!

[amelia-seyroon.livejournal.com]

8D

[secondlina.livejournal.com]

:D

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

I've also had (still have) a good relationship with both of my parents. Even though they're divorced, they are still civil toward each other and have never used me as a pawn to get back at each other or tried to badmouth the other in front of me. I know too many children of divorced parents who are like that, sad to say.

And it's very cool that your parents encouraged your creativity.

And Batman shirts are awesome.

[brendala.livejournal.com]

Ooooh, that picture looks amazing all inked and colored! ^_^


I have the same issue with people who blame their parents for their shortcomings. Sadly, I've grown distant with one good friend partly because she blames her nutty mother and step-father for the fact that she's never grown up or gotten a job. :(

[elirrina.livejournal.com]

I'm really glad that I have great parents too. :)