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It's been almost two years since I was last on DeviantArt. And as of earlier this week it had been almost one year since I created a fractal design. Those of you that know me know that I come and go.
"Everything flows, out and in; everything has its tides; all things rise and fall; the pendulum-swing manifests in everything; the measure of the swing to the right is the measure of the swing to the left; rhythm compensates." — The Kybalion
And so... that is how my life as an artist is. Some months I have creative energy, other months I do not. It just so happens that this month I'm hearing the siren call of fractals beckoning me to return. (I also hear the siren call of DeviantArt!)
I have a lot to upload. I also have a lot of catching up to do with the community. I can't wait to see what kinds of things my fellow fractal deviants have been up to.
"Everything flows, out and in; everything has its tides; all things rise and fall; the pendulum-swing manifests in everything; the measure of the swing to the right is the measure of the swing to the left; rhythm compensates." — The Kybalion
And so... that is how my life as an artist is. Some months I have creative energy, other months I do not. It just so happens that this month I'm hearing the siren call of fractals beckoning me to return. (I also hear the siren call of DeviantArt!)
I have a lot to upload. I also have a lot of catching up to do with the community. I can't wait to see what kinds of things my fellow fractal deviants have been up to.
It's Almost Spring
I had written a status update or journal entry some time last year or the year before, in which I complained about DeviantArt's message notification system. I didn't like the way it was set up. I realize they were going through some system changes and are still doing so. It's likely that it will be an ongoing process until the sun sets on time forever. However, I'd like to say that I actually like it now. It's a breeze for me to go through my messages and notifications, and it is easy to respond and return llamas. It is vastly improved from where it was when I complained. Thanks, DeviantArt! In other news, I used to write music years ago. I haven't made any music for a very long time, but recently I started to do so again. This time, I am making electronic music. Before, I had written my music on a piano. Now, I am using my iPad, tablet, computer, and smartphone to make music. I also compose beats. I'm still getting the hang of using electronic devices to make music, so
This Is Why I Make Fractals
I think I'm addicted to fractals. So, please forgive me. I don't just make them! I also look at other people's fractals. There is something soothing about them. I saw my first fractal in 2005. I immediately fell in love and knew that somehow, I absolutely must learn how to make them. It's amazing that I didn't see any before then because I have been a lover of math since I was a child and even went on to get my bachelor's degree in it. None of my math teachers or professors showed me a fractal. I just accidentally stumbled upon them one day. So, in 2005, I started making them. I can't remember who, but someone - it had to have been a friend I met online - sent me a book about fractals. I still have that book. I'd be embarrassed to show you my earliest fractals, as they are not very good. Over the years, I have improved, and I am still improving. (For the record, some of my earliest fractals are on my DeviantArt page.) I sometimes go months without making any. It's
We Moved
The move is finally nearly finished. We moved out of the apartment on January 24th. We've been getting settled into our house and still have more stuff to move out of the garage at the apartment. It has been a very stressful time for me. I've been diagnosed with schizophrenia and have had to make a lot of adjustments to my medications in order to be here today. The stress of the move contributed to a lot of my recent problems. The doctor has since told me to stay away from stress. I don't know why the move was so stressful for me, as my amazing and loving husband did most of the work. I think it was just that I spent too much time feeling anxiety and worrying about it. But things are settling down. Stress has caused problems for me in the past. I really don't believe the diagnosis. I think my problems are caused by the MS. MS is a neurological disorder that causes brain lesions and I'm quite certain that my psychoses are caused by the lesions. Whatever may be the case
My Digital Downloads - Thank You
I was away for a few months, and while I was gone, I sold some digital downloads of my fractals. I'd like to thank the person - or people - who supported me and my work. I have no way of knowing who bought them, so I can't thank you personally. A journal entry is my best effort at thanking you, and I can only hope that you read this. Since 2005, I have been making fractals. Making them is very therapeutic for me. They take me to another world. Speaking of digital downloads, I want to make it known that if someone buys one of my fractals, they have my permission to use it however they want.
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Stacey! It's so good to see you again, welcome back.