It's been six years since my last journal entry and four years since I uploaded art a bit more frequently. It's safe to say that it's been a while and too many things have happened since then. I'm not truly the same person I used to be since then, with all the changes happening around me in my personal life. And DeviantArt has changed a lot too, which I will admit is one of the reasons I haven't dared to touch it or return in general. Even now I'm hesitating. With all the changes happening all over the internet, algorithms and the increased use of AI generated images, it's been really challenging to find a site where I can set my roots and try to grow as an artist and become part of a community. I've tried different sites for years, but they all seem to fall into the void one way or another, so I'm still trying to figure out where to start. DeviantArt is where I truly began to grow as an artist and it's been home to my creations for fiftheen years now. Inactive or not. This is where I