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12 years ago
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Or: How I’m not actually dead but that sometimes seems like an appealing idea.
Alright. This is to sort out things I owe people, both on the digital front as well as items I have in my possession that I need to mail out.
To begin, to explain where I’ve been/why I haven’t been around/etc. Those nasty funks I kept mentioning awhile ago? It… just snowballed larger and larger as time went on. A trip to the doctor revealed full blown mental health issues and I’m poor at coping, especially through last semester, which was incredibly soul-crushing. Not to exaggerate or hyperbolize but there were times when I had to tell my housemate to not let me leave the house should I go do something really stupid. I’m sure there are some of you who can empathize here… it was downright scary.
I am feeling much better right now. I have appointments that need to be lined up lined up, and my new semester is much MUCH lighter, by my own design. I’m going from Monday-Friday 8:30am – usually 9:00pm days on campus to a lot less. I think that everything detailed below will be accomplished in the next couple weeks.
SUMMERCAMP GROUP IMAGE
This beastie has been, in a word, paralyzing. I am happy to say though, that after 3(!!) repaints of the background I am finally ready to tackle characters. CheetahButt, you’re the first one on there! You can find the finished background here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/12427613/
The idea I have in mind is to get AT LEAST one character drawn in a day. This will be a TF2 Hat-less version. Once the hat-less version is done and everybody’s shaded, I will draw in the hats.
The greatest lesson I’ve learned from this is commission management on all facets. Prices, estimated timelines, and learning when to say ‘no, I don’t think I can do it!’.
I can’t make promises on this yet, but I am planning on attending AC 2014, not as an artist, just as an attendee. I would love to see those of you who will be there, and I have some ideas for some gifts for your time and trouble. It means a lot to me how patient and kind this community can be and I’m well aware some of you probably want to rip me a new one! I don’t want to get into that now, but I will post in the future if this develops.
ANNEFACE
THUMBNAILS HAVE BEEN COLOURED.
CONBADGES THAT NEED TO BE SHIPPED
I have 4 packages with conbadges here that I don’t have shipping addresses for. They are as follows:
CHAZORE x 2
JINX – Medic Fox
AL – Soldier Tiger
CHEETAHBUTT – Sniper Cheetah
WHAT I NEED FROM YOU:
Your current shipping addresses! I need you to EMAIL them to me at
captain.engstrom[at]gmail[dot]com
I CANNOT GUARANTEE I’LL SEE THEM IF YOU NOTE THEM TO ME. I’ve had stuff vanish from that inbox in the past. I intend to send these off asap. They moved the post office out of my university for some dumb reason (foresight 2/20 amirite) but I should be able to get to another one.
IF I OWE YOU SOMETHING ELSE AND YOU HAVE GIVEN ME DOLLARS
I am willing to send your money back. I might have to wait until the final dregs of holiday paycheck comes through, or until my province’s student loan figures its nonsense out and actually gives me my (much needed) loan (food is nice). But I will keep you posted. If you want me to complete the piece in question that is doable and will get done soon.
Again, email me at
captain.engstrom[at]gmail[dot]com
…and I will get back to you asap.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME AFTER THE ABOVE IS COMPLETED
I would like to be more active if I can manage. I doubt I’ll be offering commissions in the near future unless some fit of inspiration hits me. There may be the occasional badge slot up since they tend to be fun for me, but I don’t want this –gestures up- to happen ever again.
If you need to contact me for any reason, again, please don’t note me! Send emails to the address that I’ve posted again below. I’m open to questions and even just hellos if you’re so inclined. How do I interact on the internet? Pfffft I’ve forgotten. I just roll with how I talk to folks in person.
captain.engstrom[at]gmail[dot]com
To conclude, I hope you all had a phenomenal holiday season and a happy new year. Right here is my offering of internet hugs to everyone, and real hugs if I pass you in person at some future event.
Alright. This is to sort out things I owe people, both on the digital front as well as items I have in my possession that I need to mail out.
To begin, to explain where I’ve been/why I haven’t been around/etc. Those nasty funks I kept mentioning awhile ago? It… just snowballed larger and larger as time went on. A trip to the doctor revealed full blown mental health issues and I’m poor at coping, especially through last semester, which was incredibly soul-crushing. Not to exaggerate or hyperbolize but there were times when I had to tell my housemate to not let me leave the house should I go do something really stupid. I’m sure there are some of you who can empathize here… it was downright scary.
I am feeling much better right now. I have appointments that need to be lined up lined up, and my new semester is much MUCH lighter, by my own design. I’m going from Monday-Friday 8:30am – usually 9:00pm days on campus to a lot less. I think that everything detailed below will be accomplished in the next couple weeks.
SUMMERCAMP GROUP IMAGE
This beastie has been, in a word, paralyzing. I am happy to say though, that after 3(!!) repaints of the background I am finally ready to tackle characters. CheetahButt, you’re the first one on there! You can find the finished background here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/12427613/
The idea I have in mind is to get AT LEAST one character drawn in a day. This will be a TF2 Hat-less version. Once the hat-less version is done and everybody’s shaded, I will draw in the hats.
The greatest lesson I’ve learned from this is commission management on all facets. Prices, estimated timelines, and learning when to say ‘no, I don’t think I can do it!’.
I can’t make promises on this yet, but I am planning on attending AC 2014, not as an artist, just as an attendee. I would love to see those of you who will be there, and I have some ideas for some gifts for your time and trouble. It means a lot to me how patient and kind this community can be and I’m well aware some of you probably want to rip me a new one! I don’t want to get into that now, but I will post in the future if this develops.
ANNEFACE
THUMBNAILS HAVE BEEN COLOURED.
CONBADGES THAT NEED TO BE SHIPPED
I have 4 packages with conbadges here that I don’t have shipping addresses for. They are as follows:
CHAZORE x 2
JINX – Medic Fox
AL – Soldier Tiger
CHEETAHBUTT – Sniper Cheetah
WHAT I NEED FROM YOU:
Your current shipping addresses! I need you to EMAIL them to me at
captain.engstrom[at]gmail[dot]com
I CANNOT GUARANTEE I’LL SEE THEM IF YOU NOTE THEM TO ME. I’ve had stuff vanish from that inbox in the past. I intend to send these off asap. They moved the post office out of my university for some dumb reason (foresight 2/20 amirite) but I should be able to get to another one.
IF I OWE YOU SOMETHING ELSE AND YOU HAVE GIVEN ME DOLLARS
I am willing to send your money back. I might have to wait until the final dregs of holiday paycheck comes through, or until my province’s student loan figures its nonsense out and actually gives me my (much needed) loan (food is nice). But I will keep you posted. If you want me to complete the piece in question that is doable and will get done soon.
Again, email me at
captain.engstrom[at]gmail[dot]com
…and I will get back to you asap.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME AFTER THE ABOVE IS COMPLETED
I would like to be more active if I can manage. I doubt I’ll be offering commissions in the near future unless some fit of inspiration hits me. There may be the occasional badge slot up since they tend to be fun for me, but I don’t want this –gestures up- to happen ever again.
If you need to contact me for any reason, again, please don’t note me! Send emails to the address that I’ve posted again below. I’m open to questions and even just hellos if you’re so inclined. How do I interact on the internet? Pfffft I’ve forgotten. I just roll with how I talk to folks in person.
captain.engstrom[at]gmail[dot]com
To conclude, I hope you all had a phenomenal holiday season and a happy new year. Right here is my offering of internet hugs to everyone, and real hugs if I pass you in person at some future event.
I take all responsibility for not realizing I was getting in way over my head. This was by no means the root of my troubles, it just got pushed aside because of them.
And AC was quite fun when I was there last. :>
I wanted to thank you, personally, last year for everything that you've done for my friends and I. hghahghbhabhlafhlksaghj Omg, you've been the kindest to us all. ;-; Seriously, the sweetest!
Omg, I can't imagine any of us feeling ill towards you! It's honestly hard, at times, to find artists as patient and as understanding as you ;o;
It would be awesomely-jawesomely-super-ultra-mega-cool if you did attend AC2014. The cool factor was viciously lacking last year! :c
ajdflkal take it easy, yo! ;o;
Really glad to hear from you!~