So I haven't really been here in a while. I've put up some art but I haven't been around.

I don't know if I'm just moving on from dA or what - I'm definitely still drawing, and a lot, but there's nothing here for me, really?

I'm extra sorry for those who just recently started following me. You watched me for my art, which isn't something you're going to see a lot of as it currently stands, I'm sad to say. There's nothing in this community keeping me interested, which is fine I suppose, since nobody's really responding to the art I do put up.

I mentioned this to my mom, I think, not too long ago; that I was kind of moving away from deviantART itself. She said it was probably a good thing, and maybe she's right. There are other places to share my work that, granted, are going to be harder on me, but that too is a good thing. I want to pursue a career with this passion, and I figure it's high time to buckle down and get serious about improvement. And I'm not going to get that here. Don't get me wrong, this place is full of wonderful people and I've made some pretty awesome friends while I was here. But it's not really the environment I'm looking for.

Sigh. Then again, I've had this account for three years. I've improved so much and that came from the encouragement of the people here. And an artist's publicity has to start somewhere. Maybe this is a good (albeit late) start?

I do know that I will be clearing out my gallery again soon; tons of pieces are going to go into storage. The ones I feel best represent my work will stay. Scraps will probably remain unchanged.

That said, I'll try my best to start uploading and sharing my art like I used to. Don't expect it to come immediately.

I'm 18, I'm very busy with school as of late, and finding a job, looking for college, planning for my future. It's hectic. I hope to have a PayPal account soon, to take commissions with, maybe give my art career a little kick start. Lots of "popular" artists got their start here, or are still here because of the huge following they have. Some left to improve upon their art without the stress and drama of the community hanging around. I'm torn between staying and going.

I've got a pretty decent amount of watchers, but I'm not sure how many of them are still active. If you're still around dA I'd love to know that you're still here and are patiently awaiting the return of me and of my art. That would, no doubt, motivate me to come back and be a more active participant here.

Thanks for reading, and maybe I'll see you again soon.

- Kure.