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Coyotes are nomads...
17 years ago
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Sometimes we just wander off.
Normally I find the whole "bitchbitchwhinebitch" journal entry to be rather distasteful, but I feel I owe an explanation to my watchers and friends.
I'll cover everything from AC to now:
Anthrocon. Ah, Anthrocon.
I shouldn't have gone. I had a lot of fun, and I met so many cool new people, but I shouldn't have gone.
Financially it was a mistake. AC was sandwiched right between my family vacation and one of my best friends wedding. Retail doesn't allow for almost a month of overspending and not working.
This fact put me on edge for most of the convention. Unfortunately, I was highly stressed by not only this, but by the fact that I felt pulled in far too many directions. There were so many of you that I would have loved to spend more time with, but I just couldn't. I'm sorry. ESPECIALLY to the wonderful
indigoangelcat whom I barely saw despite my joy at meeting up with her once again.
I bit off more than I could chew as well. I took far to many commissions, which I am still plodding through. To my commissioners, I'm very sorry. I will be done soon; my hectic summer will finally slow down in a few weeks.
Speaking of commissioners...
Kyote vs. Kyoht.
I had a wonderful guy commission me to do a piece in his sketchbook this AC. It was Egyptian themed and very fun. As I was doing the image, I flipped back through the book and thought to myself "Woah, this guy has some awesome artists working in his book!". I was drawing among giants like MaxBlackRabbit, Shawntae Howard, and others. I felt honored, to say the least.
The commissioner came to pick up the book and told me how much he loved the art. He thanked me profusely and, as he was walking away, called over his shoulder "by the way, I love your WOW work!".
Wow? What the hell is... OH WAIT.
An anvil fell on me as I realized that he was referring to the World of Warcraft works done by Heather Luterman. "Oh my god" I thought, "He thinks I'm Kyoht!"
And I feel awful. Just awful. I still feel bad... If anyone knows this "Marc" that has a compilation sketchbook and knows how to contact him, please let me know.
He wasn't the only one either. There were a number of other con goers that approached my table, expecting to meet Heather. I was embarrased, like I had stolen her name. That being said, it left me a little dejected. I felt small, like noone really knew my work. It didn't help to improve my overall mood at the convention.
I'll be changing my name soon. More than likely, I'll be moving to a new account next month, but I'll let you all know when that happens.
Where in the World?
I know, I know. I've been gone for two months now.
My scanner died... I'm not sure when it happened but I went to scan something from AC and it made a horrific noise and all I got on the screen was that static snow you see on a TV channel that doesn't come in. I've tried it a number of times since and it's always done something different but never given me the image.
Just this morning I tried again. It gave me the image I just uploaded today, but the second piece I tried to scan killed it again. ARGH.
I guess it's about time for a new one. I need a bigger one anyway that will fit more than legal paper limits.
I've also been struggling to get back on my feet after the con. Living costs money, and I'm in short supply. But I'll make it. I always do.
So I'm sorry if I was short tempered with you at the convention.
I'm sorry I've been off the grid, behind on my artwork, behind on commissions, and generally anti-social.
I miss every one of you, and I'll be back soon...
I promise!
Lots of love and well wishes,
Ky
Normally I find the whole "bitchbitchwhinebitch" journal entry to be rather distasteful, but I feel I owe an explanation to my watchers and friends.
I'll cover everything from AC to now:
Anthrocon. Ah, Anthrocon.
I shouldn't have gone. I had a lot of fun, and I met so many cool new people, but I shouldn't have gone.
Financially it was a mistake. AC was sandwiched right between my family vacation and one of my best friends wedding. Retail doesn't allow for almost a month of overspending and not working.
This fact put me on edge for most of the convention. Unfortunately, I was highly stressed by not only this, but by the fact that I felt pulled in far too many directions. There were so many of you that I would have loved to spend more time with, but I just couldn't. I'm sorry. ESPECIALLY to the wonderful
indigoangelcat whom I barely saw despite my joy at meeting up with her once again.I bit off more than I could chew as well. I took far to many commissions, which I am still plodding through. To my commissioners, I'm very sorry. I will be done soon; my hectic summer will finally slow down in a few weeks.
Speaking of commissioners...
Kyote vs. Kyoht.
I had a wonderful guy commission me to do a piece in his sketchbook this AC. It was Egyptian themed and very fun. As I was doing the image, I flipped back through the book and thought to myself "Woah, this guy has some awesome artists working in his book!". I was drawing among giants like MaxBlackRabbit, Shawntae Howard, and others. I felt honored, to say the least.
The commissioner came to pick up the book and told me how much he loved the art. He thanked me profusely and, as he was walking away, called over his shoulder "by the way, I love your WOW work!".
Wow? What the hell is... OH WAIT.
An anvil fell on me as I realized that he was referring to the World of Warcraft works done by Heather Luterman. "Oh my god" I thought, "He thinks I'm Kyoht!"
And I feel awful. Just awful. I still feel bad... If anyone knows this "Marc" that has a compilation sketchbook and knows how to contact him, please let me know.
He wasn't the only one either. There were a number of other con goers that approached my table, expecting to meet Heather. I was embarrased, like I had stolen her name. That being said, it left me a little dejected. I felt small, like noone really knew my work. It didn't help to improve my overall mood at the convention.
I'll be changing my name soon. More than likely, I'll be moving to a new account next month, but I'll let you all know when that happens.
Where in the World?
I know, I know. I've been gone for two months now.
My scanner died... I'm not sure when it happened but I went to scan something from AC and it made a horrific noise and all I got on the screen was that static snow you see on a TV channel that doesn't come in. I've tried it a number of times since and it's always done something different but never given me the image.
Just this morning I tried again. It gave me the image I just uploaded today, but the second piece I tried to scan killed it again. ARGH.
I guess it's about time for a new one. I need a bigger one anyway that will fit more than legal paper limits.
I've also been struggling to get back on my feet after the con. Living costs money, and I'm in short supply. But I'll make it. I always do.
So I'm sorry if I was short tempered with you at the convention.
I'm sorry I've been off the grid, behind on my artwork, behind on commissions, and generally anti-social.
I miss every one of you, and I'll be back soon...
I promise!
Lots of love and well wishes,
Ky
I have a TON of new ventures going on, plus I hope to get another artist in on the Positive Elegance train (pray for us!).
IndigoCat
Sorry to hear you're swamped and dealing with a dying scanner (they really don't give you any warning at all, do they? :P )....
Email me when ya get a chance. And make sure and *relax*. I'd hate to finally make it out there to find a trembling pile of Kyote huddle in a corner going crazy ;)
I hear you about the confused names. especially if the other name is so much 'bigger' in fandom.
but who knows, that guy might have known what he did, just confusing you two in the end? after all, your art style is not that similar to kyo(looks up the correct spelling)oht's.
and rest assured, I watch you for your art style. (I would watch the other one too, but with her having thousands of watchers it felt senseless to me)
lean back, take a breath, and take care. life will adjust itself again.
and yes, cons can be very expensive. I made ninja with my funds at eurofurence, too. and I was able to sell some comissions... without that I would have been very broke. :P
I had a dream last night, It was you, Tamen, Raff, and myself at what I could only assume was the next AC. That's what prompted me to take a break from my costume making and log on to see what everyone was up to, I miss everyone!
We need to do something soon, and we to schedule another girls night in the near future! Hope things are starting to look better a couple months out from the con now. I miss you! Call me sometime soon! I'm gonna wrap this up because the Super 77 on my hands it making my fingers stick to the keys, LOL!
LOVE YOU! <3