Creating art in anyway and trying to gain notoriety for it is almost impossible these days. People do crazy things for attention and fame but not for the soul purpose, determination and skill. I mean yes they say they have determination but their perspective of that one defining word is a short breath of life. No one wants to focus on one thing for so long and its all because society tells us to move along, to not waste life on something that will take experience and patience and dedication. BUT THATS THE THING, YOU NEED TIME TO HAVE EXPERIENCE AND SKILL!!!!! sorry for my outburst, but it gets annoying what is told for one to be great in the arts or skills. no one is born with skill, potential yes but, no one is somehow magically born with the ability to sing or write novels, etc. look at DaVinci or Gogh. yes DaVinci studied under a renowned artist of the time at age 14 but if you look close enough Leonardo didn't finish "The Last Supper" for three years (1495-1498). HE WAS 40 YEARS OLD WHEN HE FINISHED IT! Sooooooo many famous geniuses of the time didn't get their big break till their 30's. For instance, Harrison Ford, Ulysses S. Grant, Micheal Faraday, etc. I will admit some people are lucky to hit their big break early in their life but still. The life of the artist isn't so easy to achieve. Pain, annoyance, critique of own work, substance abuse (not really, just the stereotype), and little notoriety. Van Gogh dealt with so much during his in connection with his work. For such an amazingly long time no one bought his work. Even when all hope was practically lost.... he STILL KEPT PUSHING. Because of the very long time of no success Van Gogh hit a very very rough patch of his mentality, one he wouldn't recover from. The life of the back breaking, sleep deprived, broke, crazy(not literal), barely surviving artist is more realist and common amongst the real artists that never get found or admired, not these autotuned, rich family, who pay for the fame when they hypnotized the listeners and viewers.
   
     Another problem mainly related to desk working people like animators is back pain and health. It all depends on the worker though but position and movement is key to feeling good in the work place which can improve work. the keys to a healthy position at your desk is:

     1.) Use a active chair. By that i mean one you move around in a lot.

2.) Sit to where your legs are comfortable. NO crossing legs.

3.) Don't lean far forward or far back. 

4.) It doesn't hurt to rock back and forth

   Two hours a day of active sitting can help improve core strength and burn calories. Another way to help is interrupt your sitting every 30 minutes and just do lunges, calf raises and shoulder shrugs. All of this can relieve tension, joint and nervs in your body. take these opportunities when you can. hopefully me and everyone who reads these tips will follow them.

WEEKLY COMMENTS:
   
      I am happy. For many reasons. 1.) I got my chicken project done and it looks great
2.) I got a new bass guitar
3.) I'm starting to enjoy boces again
 I had a few problems though. My computer wouldn't allow my project to load up. I got by that so it's all good. I'm looking forward to this 3D project coming up. Hope it goes well