I'm an old skool Illustrator & Sculptor, returning online after years.
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Hey everyone,
Yes, just as the title suggests! I took down pretty much everything in 2017. I tried to return a few times, but I deleted those accounts as well. I've had Chronic health issues for many years, and still have! But I really wanted to share a world I've been creating and it's good to be back.
In 2005 I joined a forum that no longer exists, called 'Conceptart.org' and I loved that place so much. I spent a lot of time hanging out in the 3D/Sculpture forums. Great artists were in there, such as Peter Konig, Simon Lee, and the Shifflet Brothers. The not-so-known artists at the time have now become very successful, working in movies, games and appearing in books.
Then there's me. I haven't gotten anywhere. I felt like failure and thought that I'm good enough anyway. My health got worse, and I had to withdraw from the online world. Instead of trying to seek work in the film, toys and collectables industries, I just decided to focus on the labour of love. I don't even sell my own stuff.
I have created a world called 'Titans of Gaia' and it's been evolving since 2005. I'm extremely slow at what I do because I have Chronic pain, fatigue and other health conditions. So I can only do a limited amount of either drawing and sculpting, like 10-30 minutes, which is followed by rest times. It can vary from hours, days, weeks, and even months. So I don't think anyone would really want to employ someone like me anyway LOL
Please don't get me wrong though. I'm not seeking sympathy whatsoever. I'm actually trying to inspire somehow. I believe that we can still inspire even when we're not in a good place.
I've never been all that confident in what I do anyway. I'm my own worst critic, like a lot of you are I guess? I don't want to assume. What I do know is that I'm really passionate about what I do. Without meaning to sound ridiculous, everything I create is a piece of my soul. Even if someone doesn't like what I do, it's still a part of me.
Since returning, I have noticed that social media has changed so much. Algorithms are hardcore in the top social media sites/apps. I have joined a few places that are more like the traditional places, and this is as close as I can get to the 'Old Skool' forums. It's also full of passionate sculptors and inspiring works of art. I miss that feeling of being an art student again. Being around other artists. I also miss the days of Conceptart.org.
So I just wanted to share my work with you, and I hope that it resonates with you, amazing artists.
Speaking of which, when you get the time, please do check out my website and YouTube channel:
https://www.titansofgaia.me/
https://www.youtube.com/@DreamSorcerer75
So this was the first sculpture that I posted in Conceptart.org in 2005. It's also the first character I created for my world: 'Titans of Gaia.'
'Neko Ryu' (2005) Materials used: Super Sculpey
And this is one of the sculptures that I finished at the end of January 2026:
'The Piscean' (2025-2026) Materials used: Super Sculpey, Apoxie Sculpt, Milliput, Das Clay, Wood, Tin foil, Vellum paper, various gauges of steel wire.
Thank you for stopping by!
Best wishes,
DreamSorcerer,
Yes, just as the title suggests! I took down pretty much everything in 2017. I tried to return a few times, but I deleted those accounts as well. I've had Chronic health issues for many years, and still have! But I really wanted to share a world I've been creating and it's good to be back.
In 2005 I joined a forum that no longer exists, called 'Conceptart.org' and I loved that place so much. I spent a lot of time hanging out in the 3D/Sculpture forums. Great artists were in there, such as Peter Konig, Simon Lee, and the Shifflet Brothers. The not-so-known artists at the time have now become very successful, working in movies, games and appearing in books.
Then there's me. I haven't gotten anywhere. I felt like failure and thought that I'm good enough anyway. My health got worse, and I had to withdraw from the online world. Instead of trying to seek work in the film, toys and collectables industries, I just decided to focus on the labour of love. I don't even sell my own stuff.
I have created a world called 'Titans of Gaia' and it's been evolving since 2005. I'm extremely slow at what I do because I have Chronic pain, fatigue and other health conditions. So I can only do a limited amount of either drawing and sculpting, like 10-30 minutes, which is followed by rest times. It can vary from hours, days, weeks, and even months. So I don't think anyone would really want to employ someone like me anyway LOL
Please don't get me wrong though. I'm not seeking sympathy whatsoever. I'm actually trying to inspire somehow. I believe that we can still inspire even when we're not in a good place.
I've never been all that confident in what I do anyway. I'm my own worst critic, like a lot of you are I guess? I don't want to assume. What I do know is that I'm really passionate about what I do. Without meaning to sound ridiculous, everything I create is a piece of my soul. Even if someone doesn't like what I do, it's still a part of me.
Since returning, I have noticed that social media has changed so much. Algorithms are hardcore in the top social media sites/apps. I have joined a few places that are more like the traditional places, and this is as close as I can get to the 'Old Skool' forums. It's also full of passionate sculptors and inspiring works of art. I miss that feeling of being an art student again. Being around other artists. I also miss the days of Conceptart.org.
So I just wanted to share my work with you, and I hope that it resonates with you, amazing artists.
Speaking of which, when you get the time, please do check out my website and YouTube channel:
https://www.titansofgaia.me/
https://www.youtube.com/@DreamSorcerer75
So this was the first sculpture that I posted in Conceptart.org in 2005. It's also the first character I created for my world: 'Titans of Gaia.'
'Neko Ryu' (2005) Materials used: Super Sculpey
And this is one of the sculptures that I finished at the end of January 2026:
'The Piscean' (2025-2026) Materials used: Super Sculpey, Apoxie Sculpt, Milliput, Das Clay, Wood, Tin foil, Vellum paper, various gauges of steel wire.
Thank you for stopping by!
Best wishes,
DreamSorcerer,
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