I’m not going to wax poetic about my lack of time. This is, after all, a blog. Blog activity ebbs and flows. We all know that. Instead, I’ll talk a little bit about what’s going on.

I’m packing up my life. The plan is to move in with my girlfriend sometime very soon. I’m doing what I can as I can. Sometimes it’s just not fast enough though.

For 2012 artwork, there are a few paintings I’d like to do, but it simply can’t be at the pace of 2011. I may force myself to do more smaller works just to keep the juices flowing. But first I have to finish a long lingering oil painting for a friend. Finding a block of time to focus on that, however, is not panning out. The good news is that I may be able to work with a second photographer for derby source material.

I started up a tumblr blog in order to easily share some of my work with the derby world. I get a few likes and reblogs from derby girls on tumblr. I think it’s a good way to bolster the sharing of my images and maybe start making a name here and there. I think I’m still one of the few doing actual paintings and not pin-up girls in a derby theme. stmykal.tumblr.com

School is still on-going. My 3-D class is doing well enough. I really enjoy the 3-D work, I just wish the class had more of a formal structure. Right now it’s a lot of playing around with settings, experimenting and dabbling. I don’t think anyone has that much time, honestly.

Finally, myself and some friends are hoping to shoot a low-budget movie this summer. It’s really turning into a lot of work, which is also taking time away from everything. Hooray!