Being outside definitely helps. Which is probably why it’s right now that I’m sinking so hard. There are so few opportunities to disappear into the woods for a bit when everything is piled with re-frozen snow and ice. Need to make a more concerted effort.

Thanks. And you’re right. I need to get back to making art, both for the expression and for something to do that’s real and tangible and not ruminating or disassociating.

Dude, same. I’ve been clenching my jaw so hard it’s giving me tinnitus and TMJ symptoms. The tinnitus at least has gone away after two weeks, but my jaw perma-clicks now.

I’m so sorry you have this too.

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Wishing you a much better 2026

holy shit that’s insane

omg still?? I thought we as a society had at least convinced folks not to do that. I’m sorry. :(

It’s always someone with a super complicated ask, too. I used to get freebie art doll requests for the most intense, complex stuff. The audacity.

The wiggles! That’s so cute

Have a great time!

Holy wood grain, Batman!

I’m also loving the bird ones and those lion-shaped sitting ones. I have a couple of your figurines, and get ferocious grabby hands every time you make anything new.

Pocket babyyyyy! Omg that’s adorable.

I’m sorry sending him to his people was so hard. They grab your heart strings so fast!

Dude this is so full of emotion. And the red looks amazing.

So glad he’s doing better!

:((( So sorry you’re dealing with this.