Anti Procrastination Ideas

So I have decided to enter more contests. I am always looking for inspiration for drawing, and what more to get me working than a competition with a possible prize!  If you hear of any art contests, definitely let me know.. and I mean any. On my new found quests for contests to enter, I came across a T-shirt design contest.. with only two days left to come up with a design. Sounds cool eh? There was of course a catch.

 This was a "My Little Pony Friendship is Magic" T-shirt contest. Oh boy. In an attempt to see what this My Little Pony craze was all about, I watched the first episode on the internet. Worst thing ever! Seriously.. this is a kids show and nothing more. The only thing I enjoyed was some of the artwork - the backgrounds in the show have a really nice style. 

Anyways I spent some time coming up with this design.. sort of an epic approach to the My Little Pony series. 

 If you could take some time to vote for my design that would be really swell.. whether you love these ponies or share my confusion.. I'd still love to win $500 and the chance for people to buy my design.

Vote for my Design
You can vote for my design by clicking the link above.

Now I have no idea if they fight the dragons on the show.. but I saw a picture of a dragon when searching Google for the pony character "Twilight Sparkle" (yes.. that is how lame it is.) so I decided to incorporate it into the design. 

Anyways, yesterday while on the bus to Wonderland, I received a call from HMV. Woo! I am hired. I can finally leave my current job, that makes me miserable and start fresh. New school, new job.. a new perspective on life!

I am definitely still open  to do any requests or commissions, just give me a shout anytime! Here on my blog, facebook, twitter or you can be old fashioned and Email Me!

That's all for now!
-Sarah

Risk

I have never been a risk taker. 
I am starting to think, to get the most out of life I have to take risks. NOT to the point of gambling all of my money away, or getting into a car with a strange man who offers me candy, or trying some sketchy drugs that make me eat peoples faces. I just feel I have been too safe with life, and that it slowly but surely is passing me by. I have never had more than a couple sips of alcohol or smoked weed, or stayed out all night. I have never just explored, with no worries of getting back home where it is ...safe.Yes.. I am sure that I am eighteen.

This was all brought on by a conversation I had with a former classmate Sam Vest. 
Sam's goal in life is to become a storyboard artist - which in the end falls similar to my dream, to bring stories alive in a way they have not in the past. Sam traveled to LA this summer to meet some people and explore his options for the future. Now he did make it into Sheridan's animation program this upcoming fall, but after some long hard thinking on his travels, he has decided to stay in LA and take some writing and drawing classes, really work hard at bettering himself and reaching his goal.

Now looking at Sam's decision, I really do think he made the right one! I genuinely believe he figured it out. It is a huge risk of course, but I think that is the point isn't it? He will have experiences I can't even dream of, which will both fuel his writing and creative personality. Who said you need to take four years of animation to become a story board artist? You don't! You just have to be damn good at it and you will find a way to get out there. I really do wish him the best, and if I ever develop the guts to travel and put myself out there, I will have some connections in LA!!
Check out Sam's Blog here : Sam's Blog

Maybe there is a reason I didn't get into school for animation these past two years. Maybe I have to just do it.

In any case, I think I should take more risks, try to enjoy life a little more.. because at the rate I am going, my depression will only get worse, and it is already starting to spiral out of control. 

-Sarah

College!

 I hadn't heard from Savanna Morgan (head of admission for art fundamentals at Sheridan) since before I took my latest trip to New York, so I decided to send her another email in hopes of a positive response. Less than half an hour later I receive a phone call. "Kieley's Pasta Emporium, Tim Speaking" Of course my dad answers the phone call from the lady who decides my fate at Sheridan like that (we do not own a Pasta Emporium for anyone who is confused). She explained that every time she called someone in regards to the program, who decided not to join, she got really excited "Yes! That means Sarah is closer to getting in!" Is that not the sweetest lady ever!! She was an amazing help through this process and I am so thankful to have had her on my team!

So there you go folks I am going to college this year!

No Fundies was not my first choice, but I figure I will get access to LOTS of extra life drawing, meet animation teachers, get a feel for the school, and hopefully up my skills and chances for getting into Animation. I can't wait to meet new people and finally start my life at college!

I saw my dad cry today, that is how happy he was. 

Of course I had assumed by this point that I would not be attending school once more, so now there is lots of added stress. Payments to be made, living arrangements to be figured out and holy shit these nerves to deal with. 
This morning my whole thought process was "Fuck college, I can do this myself!" but now I am one step closer to Animation, which is one step closer to my goal. 

Vanilla Coke is so yummy.
-Sarah