Change is good! I'm glad you were able to find your way through the dark patch you were facing! And I'm doubly glad that you're back to doing commissions! It does my heart good to see old friends succeeding.
My magic...well!
Last time we spoke, I had *just* turned in my notice at my job to dive into the wide world of freelancing. It was a fantastic and brave leap -- by far one of the craziest things I have ever done -- and it was glorious and amazing and HORRIBLE and I would do it again and again if given the option!
2016 was a rough year for me too, but like you, I stuck it out.
And now, I have not only fully embraced my Whimsical nature (and also *just* moved my store from Etsy to BigCartel), but I can happily report that I write for tabletop RPGs. And I'm good at it -- if I can take a moment to preen.
I'm glad you're back! Lemme know if you ever want to team up for art buddies or anything.
Art on!