Daughter of the rainbow

[secondlina]

I was asked to draw a commission of Polychrome, a "rainbow" fairy from the Land of Oz books. She's a fun character, but not very useful. She's part of this gallery of characters I suspect the writer invented because he just found them pretty or cool. She's basically this fairy that falls from the sky and, since it's colder on earth, kinda dances to keep warm. She's really, really fun to draw. Yay. Rainbows!

I know I really should never complain about my situation (a lot of people are worse off), but I still seem to fall prey to jealousy a lot. Jealousy when people get to party more then me. Jealousy that other artists my age are more successful. Jealousy that that guy on the bus has food. Stuff like that. I think it's probably a good sign that my stress levels are high. I get pretty petty when i'm stressed. I need to relax more. Maybe dance like Polychrome to waste some energy around.

Fall is getting colder, so I kinda started my grumpy hibernation stages. I should try to keep a bit more positive this year *laughs*.

You know what keeps me positive in the winter? A fireplace. Seriously. Nothing improves winter like a darn fireplace. :D

- Isa

Comments

[dqbunny.livejournal.com]

I think you're just normal. I know I still feel bad about my situation at times too, but then realize I have a lot to be thankful for. But, yeah, I think my stress levels are getting high as well, which is why I'm considering taking a day off to go wandering. *hugs*

[earthstar-moon.livejournal.com]

I think everyone has times they feel like that. I worry that I should have certain things (my novel/marriage/own place,etc) done by now, but then remember all the things I do have. So, don't feel guilty it's normal.

Maybe you should just buy Dance, Dance, Revolution if you feel you need to dance more. XP

[amelia-seyroon.livejournal.com]

Oooh, a rainbow fairy? +_+ She's so awesome!

I get jealous of my friends back home when they attend all the social gatherings/cosplay events that I miss out on, but I know they're proud of what I'm doing out here and I know we'll see each other again. <3

And Dance Dance Revolution is the bomb!

[kit-a-licious.livejournal.com]

Beautiful! And a beautiful concept for a character as well, even if she's not entirely useful.

I know from jealousy, girlfriend, I get it with you all the time! Be assured that you have talent and success that some folks will never ever know, and that you can't compare your situation to that of others. It's never going to look just right.

Mmmm, fireplace. I'm told we had one in the house I was born in, but we moved when I was five, so I have only a vague memory of it. But man, I do love a good fire. That's a requirement, I think, if I get a home up north.

[bombshellcat.livejournal.com]

I love your take on Polychrome. It's fun to see some of the other Ozites in your style now and then. :)

I envy houses with fireplaces. >_>

[akogarezephyr.livejournal.com]

Oooooooooo so pretty! Looooooove those colours all the s and c curves. Nice sense of movement, too.

As for your feelings, I understand you entirely. I'm surrounding by talented people in school and I get jealous. And then I come online and see artists online with awesome skills. By the end I'm so discouraged and see myself as the example of what NOT to be like. It's a terrible feeling, but it's hard not to be that way when all my classmates are so skilled at what they do.
I get envious too when I see people have their needs met and my family just gets to struggle for the rest of their life. Or that people seem to be able to juggle their social life and still get projects done and get super duper marks on top of that.
Regardless of these feelings though I keep on going. You're a very talented woman and have been blessed in many areas. I know a ton of people who've never been successful with their stories/comics/art and even a few who have never been able to get in to conventions. You've been commissioned and so many of us can't even strike up interest.
We're always going to find someone better than us, but that should not prevent us from persevering. With that said, take breaks once in a while to help get those stress levels down. c:

[putri-nih.livejournal.com]

Everyone gets like that, love <3

[brendala.livejournal.com]

YAY! Fairies!

I totally get the jealousy thing. I really try to be thankful for what I have. But I've recently begun distancing myself from a friend because it annoys me to see her blow tons of her parents' money on expensive toys (like fancy new computers and accessories) when I'm struggling to support myself AND my family.

[snapdragon76.livejournal.com]

Love love LOVE this drawing, dear!! I love the way you have the gradient colors of her gown!

Try not to be too hard on yourself. Everyone has grumpy jealousy stages. You're only human.

*hugs*

[kitesareevil.livejournal.com]

That is GORGEOUS coloring. Just...beautiful!

And you're not alone. Fall is the most stressful time of year. Just steal the sandwhitch next time!

[elle-white.livejournal.com]

Oooh, I love the colouring in this piece! :)

[oceanstorme.livejournal.com]

I love the colder weather because I love spending time cocooned up in blankets, drinking hot cocoa and hot tea, eating fresh-baked goods and hot soups. Make hibernation fun!

I love the whole idea of Polychrome. Dancing to keep warm? Sounds good to me!

[yukinoomoni.livejournal.com]

*gentle hugs* You'll get there. If anything, your slower progress gives you more to play with. I find that people who taste success early also fall victim to losing their fame early, or are branded as one-trick ponies.

Also, I bought and read Habibi. dsklghsdlkh so amazing.

[io-stavroula.livejournal.com]

slfkslfskfls;kf;sk;fsl how is your lineart this gorgeous? And I love how the rainbow colors are understated, it makes them even lovelier. And her haaaaaiiiirrrrr


Oh, girl, I know how it is on the jealousy thing! Happens every time I hit deviantART and I see a 15-year-old artist who draws more professionally and loosely than I do. Or when I'm around people with boyfriends. But I just gotta let that mellow out and remember how frigging lucky I am in life.

As they say, don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things :)

[angelchan-2004.livejournal.com]

Everyone gets jealous, dear. Everyone deals with things differently. Just because you feel you are better off, it's still something that bothers you, and it's something you want to get better. If that makes sense.

I wish I had a fireplace omg.