To all those left that still care to glance at my art page...I must make a necessary announcement...

The Minstrel...is dead.

Yes. This is not a joke..or an elaborate prank to gain attention and, in turn, obtain more pageviews. I am done with this account...and am not posting ANY new art..of ANY kind.

I've come to realize that...my art needs help. Yes. My art needs help, and lots of it. I have found myself attempting to do the same things..over and over. Oh sure..I may have tweaked a style a little bit here and there...but lets get honest..

I'm recycling the same ideas...employing the same concepts..and its just not that interesting anymore..to anyone.

I've finally removed the veils from my eyes...and have seen my current habits and trends for what they really are...a monotonous chore.

No. I'm not going to stop drawing...and I shall return to DeviantART some day...But, for the time being, I desperately need a breath of fresh air. My art needs a change...needs a new feel..a new identity and form. To finish that cycle..I find it fitting that this account be closed and remain unupdated. (I welcome any DeviantART webmaster to delete this account..if such a thing is possible..)

So yes...farewell everyone. I DEEPLY appreciate all the support I have gotten thus far. Those who have guided and supported me, you know who you are, and again...I thank you very....very...much. Your comments and concerns motivate me to continue on...even if it is in a different path...

And with that..I take my leave. Peace. May the art live on...in all of you.

~Shane