I read a post recently that decried making #art for art’s sake in such troubled times.

I heartily disagree.

Making art, no matter the purpose, brings joy and beauty into a world sorely lacking in both. Sure, art can be a form of protest, but let’s not be limiting the Muses when we need them most.

@elfkin I second this wholeheartedly. I bought myself a drawing tablet back in January when I realized I was going to need a solid creative outlet that wasn't anything like my day job (game dev). It was one of the best decisions I've made in a long time. Tuning out the world and drawing for hours when I need it has done wonders for my mental health.