In a few days a chapter in my life will be officially closed; on the 22ed to be exact. So i figured i would take this bitter sweet situation, and make it into something i could use to get back up from being kicked down (repeatedly.. so about time to break the damn foot of life =p) I have been keeping a notebook beside my bed, and i am not trying to hide it in this book there is a few things in it from writings of my troubles the past 12 months as a means of keeping me from blowing my stack, well as some character designs and sketches and my ideas. It is just something i write in while i cannot sleep.

Anyways, i am going to get to the point of what is going to happen so no one gets confused when it happens. Some of you know i have had Angelo for a very long time, way before i even joined FA, or even became open about the fandom for the manner but it dawned on me while i was flipping through this book about a month ago that it is time for a change. However, this is not a "for the hell of it" reason, nor have i lost my love for my sona. I have had him for 8+ years most of which has been on paper in various writings, and later on even illustrations (obviously). The reason i am about to do this is to reflect on a rebirth, and a new start on things.

To move on with my life and be truly happy again instead of being behind a metaphorical mask and be myself again i have set up a few goals after the 22ed (i am not going to get in on why it is after that date) So i am going to touch base on the main one first, the visual changes;

There is going to be some tenuous, and at the same time not so much. I have a new reference sheet, which is currently locked up in my filing drawer in my art folder which has not been seen by anyone yet, so i am going to give a slight insight of what is going to change on him. I guess some people is thinking i am taking him out back and shooting him, but i promise there will be nothing of the such. I am going to keep as much integrity to him as i can =p So lets get started;

-This may sound major, but you will not notice much. He is going to have a species change to a Maned Wolf.


-Color pallet is going to remain mostly the same, besides a deeper orange coloring.

- Changes is going to be made on various current markings such as; Kodiak marking (to better fit with the mane, and look less like a "muscle shirt" as a friend told me xD

-Adding a 3rd shade of color on the lower half of his tail.

-Changes to the orange/cream coloring on his frontside to better contour.

-Refining his mask to better fit to the species, and better following the natural lining of his muzzle up to his eyes.

-Adding a strip of black/smoke fur going down his sides to break the orange from the cream.

-Adding his snakebites back!

-A special symbol will be added onto him which will be his symbol. Where at? Still deciding between multiple locations. Got a suggestion? Feel free to speak!

- (In character) Changes will be made to his personality while in character. Not many knows this on FA anyway, since no one has seen me get in character as of yet


Far as the rest, i am going to leave it as a surprise! Now for some changes that doesn't involve design. I am currently working on buckling down and trying to do a lot to meet my other goals, which i am already very close to. It involves money so i will not get into numbers out of respect, but i will say that i am going to hammer down and make my artwork more known and do more commissions well as a normal job which i am working on. To keep my head in the game in finding something, and not get discouraged again like last time, i have set up more of a fun rewarding goalset. I will be going over the ones that involve the fandom.

First, i have more than enough to make it to a con near me as it stands which includes gas, emergency, food, and some money to play a bit with to support other people in short. However, i am going to most likely wait until the next go-round and let it build up more! This is my vacation, and a way to take a break, and reward myself for being on edge for so long. I am overdue anyway.. last vacation was during my senior year in highschool x.x

Second, Along with a new design in characters i am going to work with that and get a suit commissioned. When? Have no idea! From whom? I have someone picked right now, but obviously i am not going to say who =p Ruins the fun in it until the debut. Have a fund on that as well separate from the rest, and i am on my way. I much rather perform and entertains others, since that makes me happy anyway. Far as heat goes, it will be a partial and i am use to the heat as it is. I have gave this much thought and i am willing to take the responsibility of it. Donations to help me out is of course welcome, but i like working for that stuff. If anyone reading this must, at least let me commission you something.

Third, I am working on getting my body back and have been working on my core, and upper body. I know this makes no sense, but this serves two purposes. One is that i want to get back in shape after my hermit spell, and second.. well you will figure that out. It follows the second goal =p

Fourth, Well as commissions i know i will need peoples help and after my lessons in life i am not afraid to ask if i need it. I will be trying to do more contests to get the word out, well as adverting and improving my style and skills far as art. So i will need help with this one! Getting word out!


So that is pretty much it for now. More will come as i meet the current goals. On the note of the topic before, as i said donations are welcome (can be found on my profile) but i rather much work on something for you at least!

To my friends that have helped me through this rough time, i truly thank you. I would of most likely done something stupid by now if it was not for you guys. I would make a list of people here, but i am not sure if i should since some of these people might not want to be listed. If you do just ask, i will not mind but it is a long list, and you know who you are. Love you guys so much! and i owe you a lot, so if you need anything just ask. I owe you my life after some of the stuff some of you have done for me, so it would not be a problem at all.


That pretty much covers it! If anyone has suggestions on anything, feel free to leave them here.