Wednesday, May 7, 2014

When the Project becomes the Mountain #IWSG #b3d

Since today is the first Wednesday of the month, it's IWSG Day. Time to post about our writing insecurities or encourage others. Normally I go the encouragement route, but for today, I thought I'd visit the scary side: an insecurity I'm currently harbouring. Eek.

It's about my Mystery Project, the one I've called my non-writing project, only it does include writing. A different kind of writing. And a bunch of other stuff that's sending me slightly insane.

So what's this Mystery Project all about? Well, I can say there are no ducks involved, or any mysterious elixirs brewed under a full moon. I'm not ready to say exactly what it is, but it does involve 3D art and animation.

As some of you know, I was a 3D animator and graphic designer in another life. My program of choice for the art was 3ds Max. It's one of the industry standards for professional work. However, it costs around six grand. That was fine when a company provided the program. Alas, I no longer have access to it. That means learning a whole new 3D program. Double eek!

I'd heard good things about Blender. It's a free 3D package which can be used for commercial work. Anyone can download it and have a play. While it lacks some of the nifty time-saving features of 3ds Max, it still does everything I need. And the images I can generate from this package have the potential to be spectacular.

So I set myself up with Blender, just one of the new programs I'm going to have to learn for my Mystery Project.

A screen shot of me fumbling around in Blender. All this for a pipe!
Insert insecurities: It's been a few years since I'd dabbled in 3D so I soon realised how rusty I'd become. Turns out the keyboard shortcuts in Blender are completely different to 3ds Max. But I still remember the Max shortcuts (three deadpan cheers for muscle memory), which means I'm moving meshes when I want to pan the scene, or doing who-knows-what when I want to change the view, among other things. I feel like a noob all over again, taking hours to create objects rather than mere minutes.

Am I taking on more than I can handle? This is a question I'm asking myself on a daily basis. I'm still excited about the project. Ultimately it will even help my writing. So that's a major plus. Over time I'll get the hang of it—already, I've started to speed up—but in the meanwhile, I need to remember to take baby steps and celebrate the little victories.

What daunting tasks have you taken on? How did you find the reserves to complete those tasks?

#IWSG #b3d

155 comments:

Unknown said...

Thats cool! I have a lot going at work lately so I have tried to keep myself out of the daunting tasks business.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Sounds like a wise move :)

Sheena-kay Graham said...

Right now my ghostwriting gig is the most daunting. I took on a second one where for the first time instead of an outline I'm transforming a script into a novel and it turned out to be even harder than I thought it would be hard. Still going but I can't wait for it to be over and no more plays! But I accept that I took it on and at least I'm getting paid.

3D Animation?! You go Lynda! No matter how daunting if you really want to do it, go for it.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

3D Studio Max is not cheap, but it's a powerful program. Never tried Blender.
It will come back to you!
Ever played around with ZBrush?

Anonymous said...

Be ready for a bit of oranges and apples here - I used to do a bit of coding. A fell out of it for a few years. I might as well have never learned. It was like I never went to college to be a programmer when I sat down next to my son a few years later. He was speaking a totally different language. Literally. I was so lost. But, parts of it did come back. I'm confident I could have learned. Just like I'm sure it will come back for you, Lynda :)

Elsie
co-host IWSG


Natalie Aguirre said...

I'm sure you'll get the hang of it. I'm trying to get proficient in Excel and learn Powerpoint. Going to get back to it after this weekend.

SittieCates said...

Hi, Lynda! Your "Mystery Project" sounds exciting. If that helps you with writing, I agree, that's a major plus! Hang in there!

Denise Covey said...

Good for you working out a new 3D program. Eek alright! I'm sure you'll master it oh clever one. My biggest challenge is keeping up with all the projects.

L. Diane Wolfe said...

I'll have to ask my husband if he's ever heard about Blender. he's very proficient with 3D Studio Max though. Keep working with it. Proficiency will return.

Julie Flanders said...

This project sounds so exciting! I don't know anything about these programs but I have no doubt you'll master them and end up with great work. Good luck!

Rachna Chhabria said...

This project sounds super exciting, Lynda. You are a smart girl, not only will you get the hang of it, you will also master it.

DEZMOND said...

Is you making a 3D mini me?

Madeline Mora-Summonte said...

Definitely celebrate those small victories! The fact that you didn't let your unfamiliarity with this new program stop you from continuing your project is huge. How many people would've shrugged their shoulders and walked away? Not you! :)

Madeline @ The Shellshank Redemption

Meradeth Houston said...

Okay, that screen shot is officially daunting to me! Learning a new program is always daunting, but that one looks even more so than most. Good luck--I know whatever you're working on will be awesome!!

Suze said...

Lynda, I am so excited for you! This post makes me feel like you're all super cool. ;P No, seriously, I don't know how to explain it but, even though you're on a learning curve, you feel totally cutting edge to me! I loved reading this post.

Pat Hatt said...

I'm a stubborn sob, so the daunting ones I've done, I just keep at it until they are done. I tried that program before, went right over my head haha

Chemist Ken said...

I've dabbled with Blender before, but the learning curve for 3D was high enough for me to move onto other things. So many things to try, so little time. Perhaps I'll try again one day, but it will probably be after I retire. :)

Stephanie Faris said...

I'm SO not artistically inclined. I'm a freelance writer by trade and one of my clients recently decided to go to this graphic design-heavy format for our articles. He kept criticizing the screenshots I put with my posts. He said the quality wasn't good. I told him I was using Paint. THAT should have been a red flag in itself! He made me download Gimp and I've been using that, but I finally realized the job wasn't for me and gave my 30-day notice. I have so many clients that want me to just write--the pay wasn't worth it. As to your question--when you think "bite off more than you can chew," always replace it with the words "challenging yourself." If you aren't feeling like you're biting off more than you can chew, you likely aren't challenging yourself...and therefore you'll never move to the next level.

Chrys Fey said...

I'm so intrigued about your mystery project. I can't wait to find out what it is! :)

Heather Musk said...

It's good that you've already made some progress with the new program, and as we all know plenty of practice goes a long way. Keep persevering and you'll see the benefits soon enough I'm sure.

I haven't taken on a new project lately, I'm waiting to have a baby and move house first. Once those things have settled down I have a novel I'd like to get started on. My first big project so I'm a bit daunted!

Nick Wilford said...

I'm sure you will get the hang of it again. It's exciting to be involved in other creative projects beside writing, it helps keep our little brains ticking over. Look forward to hearing more about your project!

cleemckenzie said...

I think my middle name has to do with daunting. I know nothing about 3D animation, so I'll leave that you. Enjoy.

Anonymous said...

I've always been fascinated by 3D graphics but never really had the patience to learn it. I'm sure you'll get used to it pretty soon and produce great stuff in no time. Good luck!

Unknown said...

Oh! Your project sounds so exciting! I love dabbling in image-making and little gifs. (Not the same, I know.) I'm wishing you giant gobs of good luck, and I can't wait to hear more about it! :)

Sherry Ellis said...

What a cool project! I think it's great you're taking on the challenge to learn something new. Sure, you'll probably mess up once in a while and get frustrated, but that's how you'll grow.

Carol Kilgore said...

My current daunting task is cleaning up and cleaning out after being in my edit cave for so long. I'm making progress, but I still have too many items on my to-do list.

Margo Berendsen said...

I'm currently having to learn Illustrator and a new programming language for my job, so I feel your pain!! But the output from Blender will be so visually rewarding - it should give you encouragement along the way hopefully...

Liza said...

I bet it will only be a short while before you've got this new program under your belt. It's like everything. All it takes is practice. Good luck.

Joylene Nowell Butler said...

Impressive, Lynda. I know nothing of 3D either. Except I can't watch because I get a violent headache. The programmer I used to do books for said I'm not alone. Lots of folks do. It's from listening to loud rock music from the 70s. Haha. No, he really said that! Good luck, eh. You'll master it ; I know you will!

SK Anthony said...

How exciting! Scary, but exciting nonetheless! Glad you're learning the new program. As daunting as it is, I'm sure you'll be show Blender who is boss soon enough. You got this! :D

S.K.Anthony: IWSG

Crystal Collier said...

Oh my goodness, that's awesome! I know what you mean. As a composer, I face the same issues with software. I've got 4 different composition programs, and they're all out of date. If I ever get SUPER serious about composition again, I'm going to have to get up to speed with the latest and greatest, and probably learn an entirely new system. Goes with the territory. I'm wishing you incredible learning dexterity. You can do this!

Blue Grumpster said...

She said, NO DUCKS!

Blue Grumpster said...

What... still no ducks involved? Does that mean eventually you will throw a duck in the mix or should I let go of that dream? 6,000 bucks... EEK! plus one.

S.P. Bowers said...

Celebrate the small victories, that's the way to keep going. Learning a new program is hard and frustrating. Good luck with the transition. It sounds like the new project will be worth the effort, despite the lack of ducks. :)

S.P. Bowers said...

My engineer husband likes a CAD program that's 10K. Not going to happen.

Fundy Blue said...

You definitely are in a different Universe from me! My computer and I have a tempestuous relationship. My daunting task is downsizing, now that I'm retired. I'm not planning on moving ~ just lightening the load! Good luck with your Mystery Project!

Juneta key said...

Best of luck with the project. I decided to check out Blender after reading your post. I think I will try it. Great information.

Juneta at Writer's Gambit

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Good luck with your ghostwriting. Sounds like it's a challenge.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I'd work in Max if I could afford it. There are just some features that make a world of difference.

I've never played in ZBrush, but Blender has a cute feature where you can paint directly onto the mesh for textures or modelling, just like ZBrush. I've glossed over it briefly so far, but plan to check it out some more.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

That's what my hubby is currently doing. He took a break from programming and has come back to it to find the languages have changed. At least the principles are more or less still there.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I used to eat those for breakfast, having to use them for multimillion dollar proposals in a corporate environment. Fun, fun. (shudder). Now I just use Excel for tracking my submissions.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks so much, Sittie

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

hehe, thanks for your confidence.
And yes, keeping up with multiple projects is a challenge in itself.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I think I'd have less trouble if I didn't know what 3ds Max could do. I pine for the Max way of modelling or materials.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks so much, Julie.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Here's hoping!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

lol, Blue, you naughty thing.

Dezzy, maybe I'll model up a little Dezzy bobble-head and put him in a scene... if you are good. ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Ha, I hadn't thought of it that way. Thanks so much for the encouragement.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Believe me, it was daunting to me in the beginnning too.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Never in my life have I been described as super cool. I've been called a geek, dweeb, and loser (in a fun way--yes, it's possible), but never super cool, except perhaps in the Snowy Mountains. ;) Thanks so much for the warm fuzzy :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Initially I thought it was going to go right over my head too, but the Blender community is HUGE and really helpful. I think having worked in 3D before also helped.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yep, it certainly takes some time and that curve is mighty steep.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Fantastic advice, Stephanie. I'm going to use that as a mini mantra, because I certainly want to move up a level from where I am now.

And yes, Gimp is a big step up from Paint, especially if you aren't that way inclined.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I shall reveal bit by bit ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Wow, you have some big things coming up. Best wishes for the baby, the house move, and the novel.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

yep, we need to keep our brains firing, and this project is definitely doing that.

Luanne G. Smith said...

On the plus side, learning new things is good for the brain. :D

And how cool that you know how to do 3D animation! Never knew that.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

lol, I think our middle names are the same!! We have the strangest middle names! ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks so much

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

They may not be exactly the same, but they do all come from the same creative need to express.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

hehe, yep, I've got messing up licked. ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

One step at a time. That's all any of us can do.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Illustrator is frustrating in the learning phase, but I ended up falling in love with it. I haven't used illustrator for a while now, though.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

practice, practice, practice.
Thanks for the luck! I need it!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I have a theory. People who get headaches watching 3D are people who get travel sick. That, or the frame rate of whatever you're watching is slightly out. Not sure about listening to loud 70s rock music though...lol.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Let's hope so!! I'm looking forward to bossing Blender around.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks so much, Crystal. A composer, you say? Hmmm, I may be in need of a composer later down the track... or maybe I'll give myself yet another challenge and delve into the world of music. Eek! Best not to think about that just yet.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I'll tell you what... I'll model up a blue duck and put it in a scene just for you. Then you'll know. You know?

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yeah, some of the prices of these programs are crazy.

I opened a bottle of champagne because I learned how to create a particular light. Sigh...

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Downsizing can be exhilarating and wonderfully freeing. I need to do some more of that.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Oh fantastic!! Please let me know how you go with it.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yeah, I've been somewhat quiet about who the real me is. I hope to come out of my shell and change that.

Emily R. King said...

So cool! I can't imagine how hard that is! Good for you for pushing yourself, Lynda. :)

Melissa said...

Learning curves are tough, but if you keep at it...

You saw what kind of tasks I've been tackling.
Lists. My answer is lots and lots of lists. xD

IWSG #224 until Alex culls the list again.

Anonymous said...

Hello Lynda! Congratulations on taking the bull by the horns and getting things done! Lately, I have taken on the challenging and sometimes daunting task of managing what started out as one blog, and has now become 2 blogs. Who knew that the call to produce consistently interesting and intriguing content, would be so hard. Please understand, I am loving it and I am very serious about it. So I am treating it as such which means constant contemplation concerning what I will be posting on each blog. I must say that I had really become quite lax in writing on a regular basis, but this blogging phenomenon has completely changed that. For that, I am thrilled! Continued success to you!

VR Barkowski said...

The problem with a learning curve isn't the learning, that part's fun. It's that pesky time factor you mention. I'm using web software that was discontinued by Apple several years ago because I don't want to take the time to learn a new program. *hangs head in shame*

Best of luck with your mystery project. Sounds fascinating!

VR Barkowski

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I'll put it next to the Dezzy bobble-head

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

thanks so much, Emily

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Lists are my friends :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Maintaining two blogs is a challenge! Good luck to you.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

lol, don't worry. I've done exactly the same thing. My husband is an IT professional but I won't let him touch my computer even though a lot of programs I use are less than new. Why change something when it still works?

Leovi said...

Yes, this mystery project seems very interesting!

DEZMOND said...

me is always good..... except when me is not.... which is only when me is awake..... /gigglesinnocently/

Michelle Wallace said...

What on earth is this mystery project, Lynda?
I'm totally lost...
When I looked at that illustration, and saw the pipe, I thought you were involved in drawing up plans for plumbing services?

Hart Johnson said...

Oh, man... I think ANY project where you have to become expert in something new explodes on us and becomes MUCH more huge than we ever anticipated... but maybe look at it this way--you are going to have a whole new groovy skill to work with! And once you know the program, you know it... next time will be MUCH easier.

emaginette said...

Any large projects I've successfully completed were broken down into manageable parts. I put them in order of what needed to be done first, second, etc and started at the top. I did each segment until it was done to my high standard and moved on to step two not looking back.

The trick with huge projects is they can overwhelm. Breaking it into smaller pieces (which can also be broken into smaller pieces) is a way to focus and prioritize.

Hope this helped :-)

Look at me doing the IWSG :-)

Anna from Shout with Emaginette

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Leovi

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

hehe, nope, no plumbing services.
I'm teasing everyone with the Mystery Project. I'm not yet ready to say exactly what it is, but soon all will be revealed. I will say it's an artistic endeavour, though.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Absolutely right, Hart!
With this Mystery Project, I'll be picking up quite a few new skills. Eek!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

You are so right, Anna. Breaking it down into manageable pieces definitely makes any project doable.

And welcome to the IWSG!!!

J.L. Campbell said...

Hi, Lynda,
I think we all experience doubts when we take on something new or step out in a different direction. It gets easier once we hit our stride.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

lol, you made me chuckle loud enough to make the cat look up and glare at me.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yep, it's slowly getting easier. There's still a mountain of work that needs to get done though and that's almost as daunting as learning how to do all that work. ;)

Al Diaz said...

I heard of Blender once but I know nothing of 3D. I'm still working on figuring out the basics of a program similar to photoshop. Feel like a dinosaur sometimes. Well dragons have something in common with them. Anyway, good luck with your project! I feel mine is so above me, but I still keep trying. Pride drives me.

Carol Riggs said...

That looks fun and fascinating. Lots of work just for a pipe, huh? Best of luck and talent to ya. :)

Blue Grumpster said...

You know I'd feel so honored :) A blue duck... Game on!

Blue Grumpster said...

Well, at least you're chickling I mean chuckling. (Stupid flat Galaxy keyboard.) I, for one, am not amused when I'm reminded of how much I hate him for making me like him so much. Now, if he were a duck, it would be different...

Anonymous said...

That looks like fun. I know it's a lot of hard work though, because I've dabbled in animation and photo software. Good luck with your project.

DEZMOND said...

what's with these ducks you keep mentioning, Blue? Lost your bathtub duck and now nostalgia is killing you? :)

DEZMOND said...

will the duck lay an egg?

Unknown said...

That's a daunting task indeed! All the best to you :)

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Lynda - good luck learning Blender - sounds amazing .. clever lady! Cheers Hilary

J.Q. Rose said...

We never stop learning or re-learning in your case. Kudos to you for being so brave and jumping in! Learning to use Blogger was a new experience for me way back when. And going back farther? How about when I was 16 and had to pass my first semi truck on a 2 lane road? Oh, you probably want writing related stories here, but I compare all my attempts at something new with passing that semi truck. It gave me the confidence to keep driving forward! Best wishes.

H. R. Sinclair said...

I used 3dS too and loved it but it was also provided by the company so I no longer use it. I have heard of Blender and actually downloaded it but have yet to try it.

H. R. Sinclair said...

Oh and yeah on a new, exciting project. It will be awesome, I'm sure.

Nicole said...

Ah, that's cool! I've heard of that program and thought about playing around with it, but I don't have aaany 3D background so I steered clear for now. Sounds like a fun new project for you!

Blue Grumpster said...

Just one you mean?

Blue Grumpster said...

I don't remember. Something Lynda said a while ago. So what you're saying is I'm not making any sense....

Nas said...

Sounds fascinating, all the best!

Chris Edgar said...

Sounds like fun and a worthy challenge! I've often wondered whether I should take up animation myself, because sending the script of my show to third parties to do the animation results in slower progress than I would like, and no one, of course, can be as personally invested in my show as I am.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Pride is a good driver, especially for dragons :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I ended up with a gazillion pipes. I'm kinda sick of pipes now ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks so much, Medeia

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Damyantig

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Not feeling so clever, but thanks heaps, Hilary

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

That's a great example. I think everyone who drives remembers the first time they passed a semi (mine was on a bend too! In the rain! eek!)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Oh you should give Blender a go. I'm learning to truly love it.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yep, there is a huge and steep learning curve, but it's worth it.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Nas

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

It's slow work, but if you can master it, then wow that would be an amazing achievement and great for your scripts.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I've already modelled the duck and placed it in one of the scenes.

There will be no laying of eggs, I'm afraid.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Blue suggested my project had something to do with ducks and though I told him no, he hasn't been able to let the ducks go. (especially since ducks are so easy to grow attached to)

Maybe instead of a Dezzy bobblehead, I should have a white and green striped duck. Two ducks sitting side-by-side. So cute.

Carrie Butler said...

Best of luck with blender! :) I can't even fathom six grand for a program. That's faint-worthy!

Unknown said...

Sounds like a pretty huge learning curve even though you know all the basics. I'm thinking it might pay off with a heap of awesome cover art at some point in the future.

Cathrina Constantine said...

Like you said Lynda, baby steps and then you'll be running. Good Luck!

Kelly Steel said...

All the best with the new project and the Blender!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Just shows how great the program is... I guess it also shows how truly awesome Blender is since it's free but it's so very powerful.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

If I wanted to go down the self-publishing route, that would be great, but I'm not in a hurry to work on any cover art. I don't think I could ever make it good enough ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Definitely not running at the moment. It's more like a staggering hop-step-stumble ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks, Kelly!

The Armchair Squid said...

Learning new keyboard shortcuts for anything is a headache. I don't even like switching between my computers at work and school for that very reason.

Toi Thomas said...

All I can say is that all my tasks seem daunting as of late, but I've simply had to either let some things go or planned to attend to them later. I didn't make these choices easily, but in order keep my sanity and health in the safe zone, measures had to be taken.
I admire what you are doing. I used to code and had tried to pick it back up a few years ago. It wasn't the time. Maybe one day.
I wish you all the best and can't wait to see what you accomplish.

Misha Gerrick said...

I try to take things little bits at a time. Everything feels easier if I work according to manageable chunks.

Best of luck!

DEZMOND said...

we once had ducks at our old farm... my late dad slaughtered them all one day and then ate them :((( I used to set piggies free too when the day of slaughter would come... which is why they kept me locked in the house after few of such occasions....

S.A. Larsenッ said...

Firstly, you had me at 3D art and animation. Sounds awesome! And I did not know you were an animator in a former life. Double awesome!

Hmm....To handle a daunting project, I guess the first thing I do is make sure it's THAT important to me. That serves as my fuel. Then I keep mementos - past successes, little successes, whatev - near me to remind me of that importance. I also break everything into chunks. Makes it easier to feel like I'm actually accomplishing something. Best of luck!

Blue Grumpster said...

Dezzy Duck.... It's got a ring to it.

Blue Grumpster said...

So now I really need to know what the secret project is about.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Wow, seems I'm still learning a lot about you, my Dezzy, the farm boy.

Dezzy Duck...giggle... I like it!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Well, it's not about ducks, but there will be two ducks in it ;)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I did an intense session yesterday and I actually think I'm getting the hang of it! Gasp!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yes, sometimes measures do need to be taken for the sake of sanity. I hope things have calmed down for you.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Manageable chunks is the key :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Yep, I worked in animation for about seven years and graphic design for longer.

Sounds like you've dealt with daunting before and came out smiling.

Unknown said...

Fair enough. I was actually thinking of a potential side income, but self-publishing would work too if you chose that path.

Crystal Collier said...

LOL. If you'd like some help/thoughts/to discuss your direction once you get there, I'm more than happy to give you pointers/assistance.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

Thanks so much, Crystal!!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

If I were to do a side income, I'd go editing before cover art. There's a deep satisfaction that comes from editing other people's work. I don't get that same satisfaction from doing art for other people.

DEZMOND said...

'tis true... although me is a world renowned glamour icon and trend setter, lil' Dezzy did grow up on a farm with countless cats, dogs, chicken, ducks, piggies, an occasional sheep and even a horse...... me was afraid from the last one....

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

That's super cool. I'd love to see a pic of Dezzy on the farm.

Blue Grumpster said...

You've never sat on a horse, Dezz? Dezzy is entitled to his own ranch, Lynda. We need to put him on a stallion...

Blue Grumpster said...

Two ducks... Dezzy, do you reckon we need to be worried?

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I can almost picture him with a broad-brimmed cowboy hat along with cowboy boots (no spurs).

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

mwuahahahahha...

Shockgrubz said...

Your pipe beats everything I've ever made in blender. You're very talented. I'll be glad to follow you and the mystery's progress.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

You are very kind for saying so. I'm not sure it's talent, but bull-headedness ;)
Thanks for the follow