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11 years ago
Bahahah. =F
So on the offchance that anyone's interested in what's up in my life who isn't on my Twitter list, I'll do a little update here.
Going to see my parents went great. Their new house is gorgeous and brand new - granite countertops, kitchen island, two bathrooms, high ceilings... it's really no less than they deserve. Our old house was built by my dad's dad in the 40s or 50s - they were long overdue for something new.
It was also nice being helpful. But by far the nicest thing was seeing my family, especially dad, again. He's doing so good, so much better. Every time I see him he's improving. It's almost enough to give you hope that maybe the doctors were wrong, or that maybe my dad will be one of the few that live for more than a year.
That's how it gets you, though. Everything's fine and it strikes from nowhere, going off all the support group forums I've been on. So while I'm happy.. I'm trying not to be hopeful, which utterly sucks. I'm trying not to mourn him before he's dead, which is an easy cycle to fall into because I only see him maybe twice a year.
I think one of the most frustrating things is that I keep seeing scientific studies about all these experimental studies where they are able to shut down the glioblastoma cells, or prolong the victim's life, or slowly killing the tumor. It.. makes me angry, to think that if this had just happened a few years from now, there would be more options. That there might be a cure.
It was also frustrating, if a little amusing, at how his memory has deteriorated. Most of the time you really just have to sort of smile and nod along, because I don't want to frustrate him by reminding him. But it was a little silly when he, my husband, and I were talking about Skyrim, and in the middle of describing a quest, he pauses, then says "Oh, gosh, that reminds me of a game I like to play... what was it called... Skyrim!" And we sort of just had to smile and go "Oh yeah, that game! I like it!" and the conversation slowly circles back around.. xD
But anyways, more stuff.
I attended Keden and Azusis' wedding as Azu's best woman (AND I WAS THE BEST) and that was an absolute blast. I got to see some friends again and meet some new ones for the first time! I think one of the highlights of the wedding was hanging out with Keden's best woman after we finished packing things away and deciding that it was our duty, our RESPONSIBILITY, to drink the leftover opened wine and champagne and sitting down to do just that. xD
That was a super fun trip! I learned about and downloaded Waze, and a Sonariss followed us home, and then came to visit again this past weekend. We went to a pig roast! Omnomnom.
Onwards, to the art portion of the journal!
I recently tried something new with a simpler style of shading. It's a little messy at the moment but I'm thinking it is something that I can refine, with practice!
Example: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14636258/ (NSFW)
I'm tentatively opening up for a few of these for $25. They're single character with a minimal background, and can include couple of props. They don't take me especially long, especially if the pose is relatively simple.If anyone is interested, please send me a note!
Okay, that was a good experiment, but I'm still putting too much time into these for them to be worth it for me, unfortunately! Maybe later when I get faster. @.@
Otherwise, thus ends my update. I hope you all have been well!
So on the offchance that anyone's interested in what's up in my life who isn't on my Twitter list, I'll do a little update here.
Going to see my parents went great. Their new house is gorgeous and brand new - granite countertops, kitchen island, two bathrooms, high ceilings... it's really no less than they deserve. Our old house was built by my dad's dad in the 40s or 50s - they were long overdue for something new.
It was also nice being helpful. But by far the nicest thing was seeing my family, especially dad, again. He's doing so good, so much better. Every time I see him he's improving. It's almost enough to give you hope that maybe the doctors were wrong, or that maybe my dad will be one of the few that live for more than a year.
That's how it gets you, though. Everything's fine and it strikes from nowhere, going off all the support group forums I've been on. So while I'm happy.. I'm trying not to be hopeful, which utterly sucks. I'm trying not to mourn him before he's dead, which is an easy cycle to fall into because I only see him maybe twice a year.
I think one of the most frustrating things is that I keep seeing scientific studies about all these experimental studies where they are able to shut down the glioblastoma cells, or prolong the victim's life, or slowly killing the tumor. It.. makes me angry, to think that if this had just happened a few years from now, there would be more options. That there might be a cure.
It was also frustrating, if a little amusing, at how his memory has deteriorated. Most of the time you really just have to sort of smile and nod along, because I don't want to frustrate him by reminding him. But it was a little silly when he, my husband, and I were talking about Skyrim, and in the middle of describing a quest, he pauses, then says "Oh, gosh, that reminds me of a game I like to play... what was it called... Skyrim!" And we sort of just had to smile and go "Oh yeah, that game! I like it!" and the conversation slowly circles back around.. xD
But anyways, more stuff.
I attended Keden and Azusis' wedding as Azu's best woman (AND I WAS THE BEST) and that was an absolute blast. I got to see some friends again and meet some new ones for the first time! I think one of the highlights of the wedding was hanging out with Keden's best woman after we finished packing things away and deciding that it was our duty, our RESPONSIBILITY, to drink the leftover opened wine and champagne and sitting down to do just that. xD
That was a super fun trip! I learned about and downloaded Waze, and a Sonariss followed us home, and then came to visit again this past weekend. We went to a pig roast! Omnomnom.
Onwards, to the art portion of the journal!
I recently tried something new with a simpler style of shading. It's a little messy at the moment but I'm thinking it is something that I can refine, with practice!
Example: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14636258/ (NSFW)
I'm tentatively opening up for a few of these for $25. They're single character with a minimal background, and can include couple of props. They don't take me especially long, especially if the pose is relatively simple.If anyone is interested, please send me a note!
Okay, that was a good experiment, but I'm still putting too much time into these for them to be worth it for me, unfortunately! Maybe later when I get faster. @.@
Otherwise, thus ends my update. I hope you all have been well!
I've got a wolf here http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8989409/ (NSFW)
Rough sketch of my cat http://www.furaffinity.net/view/12988544/
A demon based loosely off of a wolf http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13662247/
And one lonely anthro burrrrr http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10403267/
Generally if it's got a quadruped's anatomy, I have a much easier time with it. Of course, if you're interested in a commission, you'd see my rough sketches and if I'm not quite hitting the mark, can offer redlines/critique or back out completely with no hard feelings at all.
Cool to hear more about their wedding! Being best woman sounds awesome, and a few spare glasses of wine certainly doesn't hurt x3
I'm a little curious about how long that piece took you if you're willing to share? The shading came out quite nice I think, seems like you've found a method that's efficient and produces quality!
Honestly, that picture did not take me long at all. After the pose was chosen, I think the coloring and shading took no more than two hours. I was originally trying to cell shade (like so: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13854639/ ) and ended up messing up with the opacity and rolling with it! Being limited to one dark and one light color to shade with sped the process along
And happy accidents! Who on earth does that remind me of... xP
Interested to see what other pieces you'll be creating with that style! I may have to get one after my current commissions are finished :3