I had a really bad night a couple nights ago, which I handled by making a cutout image expressing art theft against me by someone who has enough community support that I don't dare make the problem public. I tried going through "proper channels" and was basically told that I have no reason to complain. It's been really frustrating to be unable to handle it properly and unwilling to handle it subversively. I don't think shit talking would do anyone any good, and that gets into that whole sinking-to-their-level thing.

Anyway, I'd been thinking about doing a not-for-public-consumption art piece to get my feelings out and finally did so. I do actually feel a lot better. Even though I have no intention of "putting it out there" I really do feel as if I've retaken some power in the situation.

The piece also employed a medium I hadn't used before, but had always really liked, and over the last two days I've created five other pieces of the same style. I've posted two of them and will post the others as I get them photographed. I definitely intend to continue with this style. I really enjoy both the process and the results.