Hello my friends,
My apologies for my lack of activity, but I just wanted to thank everyone who has supported me over the years. I am greatly humbled by your kind words.
As I haven't been around for a while, I was surprised to find that one of my earliest images is now very popular. It is the piece entitled "Glasgow Through My Window", which I will post below. I cannot thank you enough for such interest in this particular image. I do remember spending a great deal of time creating it, and am pleased with the result. For those who haven't seen this image, here it is -
I hope you are all doing well, and I will endeavour to visit this site more often. Unfortunately, I am still waiting for that elusive burst of creativity. Hopefully, my passion for creating Art shall return. I just have to wait. It cannot be forced.
In the meantime, I am trying to rekindle my other passion - DRUMMING! This is a major challenge due to a few set backs. Nevertheless, I love drumming and music far too much not to try. I'll keep you posted.
Best wishes to all,
Yan
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Still Here!
Hey Folks,
It's been a very long time since I've posted anything, so I must apologize for my absence.
I have, however, been very active in trying to get myself back into drumming - and hopefully, I shall return to Photography too. As some of my friends will know, I do have a few health issues to deal with, which makes some things a little more difficult. The good news is that for the first time in almost 10 yrs, I finally went into a studio to play drums. Admittedly, I couldn't play very much, but I did start to feel the "buzz" I used to get from drumming. Of course, I have no delusion about going back to Professional work as a drummer, but
Gallery Improvements
Hi,
Following advice from a friend and very gifted Artist, I have decided to remove intrusive watermarks from my artwork. In addition, I have increased the resolution of most of my images. Hopefully, these changes will allow viewers to better appreciate my art. :)
Thank you for your interest and continuing support. :thanks:
Best wishes,
Yan
Out Of Time
Hi,
I've been putting it off for ages, but on Thursday, I finally got behind a drumkit.
When I sat down behind the kit, it was as if I had never played. My technique had gone. It was very difficult. I couldn't even control the hi-hat pedal, as my leg was shaking so much. I struggled to play a simple 4/4 beat, and everything felt completely alien. I had hoped that getting back on the drums would be like riding a bike. Not so. :phew:
I played around for about 30 mins, as I desperately tried to play something coherent. I'd booked the studio for 3 hours but I was already tired and hurting. I had to take a break. On returning, I dived into the
My First Blog?
Hi,
I've been thinking about starting a "blog". Apparently, everyone is doing it these days, and find it offers them feedback and support in their daily lives. I do know that sharing one's problems with others is helpful, so perhaps this will provide me with the motivation and "hope" I desperately need.
As some of my friends know, I suffer from M.E. and bouts of Depression. I have been unwell for a while now, and have lost interest in all the things I used to enjoy. I would like to play my drums again, as I always felt able to express myself through music. I think it might also help lift my mood, and give my life some much needed direction.
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Hi hon! It's good to hear/see a post from you here and to know you are alive and well.. as well as you can possibly be.. I have always loved and have been partial to that image you speak of, it has always been my favorite of yours.. and you're so right about the inspiration, and waiting for it to return, and not being able to force it.. I am still always waiting for some sort of inspiration. I have been quite inspired in the 3D aspect, yet I have really been wanting to create something Traditional or Mixed Media/Photo Manipulation.. I just have not had the inspiration.. I am thinking of trying to force myself to create something again.. who knows, something might become of it.. I'm glad to know you are inspired with your drumming. I had replied to you on my Journal recently regarding your purchase of the new drum kit.. and I am really happy for you that you have managed to do so. I really hope that you will play them until your heart is content! Please keep in touch, via pm or note here, and let me know how things are going with you from time to time.. I have missed everyone here, and it's all due to the lack of inspiration.. and the lack of inspiration is all due to what had happened here some time ago.. that you are fully aware of.. it totally killed my inspiration... and it's wrong the way it all happened.. and that it has put me in this mind-set.. yet hopefully it will all return again soon.. I would love to hear what you've been doing in the aspect of music.. drop me a line some time, let me know how you have been as well, since seeing the doctor you had mentioned some time ago.. Miss chatting and talking with you, hope to see something from you in the visually creative aspect again soon. My congratz to you for so many views and faves of that image.. it is well deserved.. definitely deserving of the recognition..