Ever found yourself at a fork in the road of life and not sure which path to take?
That's where I'm at.
I am blessed.
I've achieved a great deal in my life.
I'm also very hopeful about the future.
…but I have to make some choices that conflict with my beliefs and goals.
Do I use a tool that seems to anger a huge swath of the creative community, or lean into what I've been shown, so I can continue to write freely, even if i can't draw?
I'd ask what would you do, but you're not me.
I've been drawing for 55 years.
I've clocked a minimum of 197,100 hours drawing.
I've had close to 1000 clients since 1986.
I've won awards and made a great living drawing for other people.
I've received 5 Stars from EVERY client I ever had (100% true).
I've created and sold comic books which have had well over 1 million downloads (and counting).
I've gone through hand surgeries…
I've had carpal tunnel in both hands…
I've broken my hands and fingers multiple times…
I've got arthritis.
…and I'm quickly losing my ability to draw my wonderful characters.
The characters I've lived with since 1990, and who I am committed to telling their stories to the world.
So I am searching diligently to find other ways to bring my creations to life, IF I cannot use my own hands.
Have a great day. Have an even greater week.
You are MORE than you THINK you are!
Until Next Time,
Jaime *never-gives-up* Buckley
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