ART BLOG

I foolishly didn’t think I’d be hit by the new rules because my stuff is mostly SFW, but apparently not.

The first one it can sorta get but... yeah. Didn’t get a notification for any of this either, had to double check my own blog out of curiosity. I put a lot of finished work on tumblr that I don’t post anywhere else, but it’s starting to look like I should back everything up and look for a another platform just in case.

Will probably still hang around here because I’m stubborn and optimistic, but if anyone wants my other social media, I have Instagram and a rarely used Twitter, but I have them?

Instagram: instagram.com/smercart

Twitter: twitter.com/smercart

Hey guys, sorry I haven’t been around for a bit... It’s a mix of seasonal depression (mine always gets worse during summer break) and getting hit by a car... 

About a week and a half ago, a car hit me as I was walking home from work. It hit my left leg, I rolled over the hood, and then fell hard on my right shoulder. The stopped for a few seconds before driving away over my backpack. Thankfully nothing was broken, but I was in quite a bit of pain for a while. I still managed to stubbornly drag myself onto a plane the next day to fly out to San Diego Comic-Con. 

(SDCC was a blast, I managed to get into Horikoshi-Sensei’s panels and grab some BNHA exclusives, which I think was more than worth the trip)

I recently moved up from a wheelchair to crutches, and my drawing arm is no longer in a sling and I can (hopefully!) get back to drawing stuff soon. I’ve been dealing with getting time off from work and the American health care system (nothing forces you to confront your social anxiety quite like having to make fifty phone calls just so you don’t have to pay $10,000 for an accident that wasn’t your fault...), but life’s been pretty okay since my accident. Like. I’m on painkillers and have been feeling some sort of lowkey version of survivor’s guilt but?

I’ve been surprisingly optimistic the last few days! Nothing like a near death experience to force you to reevaluate your life. I dunno, I feel really good right now. 

So I’ve been getting back into making comics again but I’m super rusty. Currently drawing out a scene that inspires me from offensiveagentpie’s fic When I See You Smile

I... I have no idea what expression Aizawa should have... help... 

Aizawa Week Day One: Rest

Aww thanks! And you’re welcome? Push on, keep drawing, I have faith in you!

Thank you for saving me.

I know everyone associates All Might with sunflowers, but hear me out: DANDELIONS. A lot of its meanings apply well to Toshinori (and Deku)

Healing from emotional pain and physical injury alike

Intelligence, especially in an emotional and spiritual sense

The warmth and power of the rising sun

Surviving through all challenges and difficulties

Long lasting happiness and youthful joy

Getting your wish fulfilled

Since the Dandelion can thrive in difficult conditions, people say the flower symbolizes the ability to rise above life’s challenges.