u/Zimithrus

Wanted to draw Cheng Xiaoshi this evening, I knew that much when I retired to my bedroom for the night.

It was a struggle; couldn't get the pose I envisioned right, changed the idea execution a bunch, lots of other factors. Started to get upset I couldn't draw the way I pictured/upset in general. *(it's been a rough week and I've been way too hard on myself)* But, I decided to pivot instead of giving up on my drawing.

Call me silly, but I thought *'man, Cheng Xiaoshi wouldn't wamt me to be mad/upset at myself'*, so I salvaged what I had and turned it into a positive afformation with bright colors. It's not perfect and I still feel rough around the edges, but I'm glad I didn't scrap it.

If you're struggling too, here's a Cheng Xiaoshi believing in you. 💚

For context, at my favorite little place to get good noodles and milk teas, they have drawing pads and colored pencils on the tables, and if you leave drawings behind, you might see them up on the walls with others. So, legit about a month or two ago, I drew our favorite trio here and left it on the table. Went back a few times before and hadn't seen it up, but I went there today for a sweet treat after a pretty bad day, and wouldn't you know! My little guys were on the wall! 💚💚

I said "Omg, (roommate), look! My Link Click chibis made it on the wall!" when I noticed it.

It was a really nice surprise to see my own art up there 💯 made the night a little sweeter. Well, that and the chocolate milk tea too 😆

So here's Cheng Xiaoshi with dilated pupils the size of a crackhead's, as well as a green tint because I couldn't draw without my sunglasses on and they're green-tinted 😂

For context, I left work early for an eye appointment at the retina specialist, so they have to dilate my eyes every time to check for any new damage. (And my eyes dilates really well so I look like I'm on crack for the next 8 hours lol!) I say new damages because I've had small holes and degeneration in my retinas for a few years now. Had laser treatments done on both eyes to keep the holes from getting worse. Annoying, but worth it to not go blind! 💯