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Commissions: CLOSED | Art Trades: CLOSEDISH | Collabs: NEVER | Requests: 1000 NOPES
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_____________________________ - ⚓ - _____________________________ Hey ovaries and brovaries!
Official update thing here, finally sheesh. I'm gonna try to keep it short and sweet, but I'm really excited so that's prooobably going to show up in my writin's.
WORK SCHEDULEMON - FWA work
TUE - FWA work
WED - FA work
THUR - FA work
FRI - MISC work (more than likely FA work due to how long of a break I've taken from digital)
SAT - Free day
SUN - Free day
FWA MAILING LIST/COMMISSIONS THAT ARE FINISHEDI currently have a good deal of commissions from FWA done. And since today is technically another FWA-work day, I'll be spending it seeing how many other comms I can get done before going to bed.
Meaning- tomorrow I'll be mailing out all the commissions that I get addresses for tonight! (And of course if I can't get an address for a commission before mailing the rest out in the morning, I'll just mail it with the next batch. Probably within a week or two)
DIGITAL ART CHANGESOkay guys, I still don't have it officially set up yet- gotta get some more programs on it and actually DRAW on it for the first time ever. But I am now the extremely proud (a-and grateful) owner of a Wacom Cintiq Companion 2.
I will probably also be investing in a laptop (not sure PC or Mac yet) to connect it to for desktop mode eventually. But the good thing about the Companion 2 is that it doesn't REQUIRE a laptop connection. I do have a terabyte external hard drive to put extra files on in the event that I run out of space on the 256GB hard drive that comes with the Cintiq.
So it's all coming together.
RL issues aside, the current tablet I have was a huge part of why it was so hard for me to get digital work done consistently and quickly. This tablet is really old, and along with being slow and overheating- it also likes to shut itself off in the middle of being used.
On top of that, it's also very heavy, clunky, and needs to be hooked up to a fan to keep it cool enough to work on. So the only way I could draw on it was to kind of weirdly cradle it in my lap while sitting on the bed by stuffing pillows under it and all around me. But of course my legs would go to sleep or I would get muscle cramps or the tablet would constantly slip down or fall off of the fan.
I-IT JUST WASN'T FUN.
But now the Cintiq is incredibly faster, lighter, way more efficent, touchscreen, and comes with an adjustable stand that will prop it up so I won't have to use the pillow-method anymore. I can actually work at my art desk, or travel with the tablet and easily draw anywhere. IT'S KINDA A DREAM COME TRUE IS THIS REAL LIFE?
What this means for you guys is that commissions and personal art (in the digital category that is) will be worked on and put out much faster than the embarrassingly slow performance beforehand.
I hope we can get it officially ready for work tonight- but I'm not going to let that keep me from working on digital commissions. Today is going to be for FWA art, but as it says on my schedule tomorrow will be digital art time- even if it's still on this old tablet.
SAVANNAH TRIPThe morning after my last journal, I went to Savannah for a one-night-stay. I used to go every month because the city feels like home to me and is like a reset-button when life gets really suffocating or stale or sad for me. But since October I haven't been able to, had to save any extra money I could to go towards saving to actually move there.
And no surprise, it was as amazing as any other trip before it.
But uh, different outcome!
I don't know what made it different, but everything just sort of fell into place.
We visited an apartment we really liked from before, but just to see a showroom.
And kind of fell in love with the place. The location is great, the prices are higher than the cheaper ends but its a safe area with awesome rooms and lots of amenities.
We still have to get a call back from the leasing office to ask them some questions about the applications we took home but I'm already writing up two checks for the app fees and the reservation fee-
And we've set the date for October.
SO HUGE LIFE NEWS THERE.
A bunch of other cute stuff happened too, like seeing wild dolphins in Moon River. Or the honeybee that flew into the Nourish bath shop on the corner and started hanging out on a bar of soap I had been about to pick up. Or how I finally watched the whole movie Ghost- and loved it. We also went to the beach in the pouring rain and almost went on a lighthouse tour but they were closed because of the weather. And on the second day before we left we were heading to Leopolds for Ice Cream but saw two baby finches on the street who had fallen out of their nest. So we saved them and got in touch with a bird orphanage that's run by a lady and her husband out on Skidaway Island- she took the nestling and we got the fledgling back into the nest after borrowing a ladder from the Blick Art Store down the street.
We also relocated a little green anole into Reynolds Square after he was being chased up Planet Fun's window by a bird. He was super chill and just kinda sat in my hand letting me pet him even when I was trying to get him to climb into the azalea bushes in the square.
I have pictures if anyone cares about that kinda stuff.
[ Savannah Album ]
Back home my mum and pretty much the rest of the family who lives here (even extended) really surprised us when we told them about the official moving plans. They told us that they want to throw us a 'going away/housewarming party'. I'd never heard of that, but they're gonna help us by buying towels or plates or other little house-hold things that we don't already have and have a big party at the house.
It's kinda blowing my mind and makes me a little starstruck that they would want to do that for us, words can't express how grateful I feel ;w; They all keep calling us and telling us how proud they are that we are taking this huge step in the direction of our dream. Huehrjbgfsdf /blushes forever
ALSO: Little side project, if any of you are ever in a Starbucks and look at one of their honey packets- it might say 'made in Savannah, GA'! I know no one else will probably geek out about that, but every time I go to a Starbucks I can't stop myself from picking up a packet and smiling at that.
REINFORCING MY POINT OF VIEW"And may you grow to be proud. Dignified, and true
And do unto others as you'd have done to you.
Be courageous and be brave, and in my heart you'll always stay-
Forever young."
Of course Rod Stewart would have some of the best damn words of wisdom for the stuff I'm dealing with. Being in Savannah took away all my feelings of anger and frustration and vengefulness. I don't want to hurt anyone, regardless of if they've hurt me.
I think it's over, and now I'm going to keep moving forward with my life.
"There are two types of people in the world- those who build themselves into tall buildings from what they have inside themselves. And then there are those who tear down the buildings around them to seem tall.
I want to build myself, not tear down others"
My buddy told me that the other day, and it really touched me. New words to live by, ahoy!
RESPONSES AND THANK YOUSAlong with working on traditional FWA art, collecting addresses, and putting mailing supplies to the side to be mailed tomorrow morning- I'll also be trying to get back to everyone's comments/notes/giftarts that you've sent me in the last few days.
Words can't express how wonderful you all are or how grateful I am to have met you all. Even those of you who may feel like I don't notice your kind words or support, gosh I really do. If you've ever been nice to me, I am so thankful to you. Especially in this recent time of discomfort and distress for me, you all listened and offered me your sympathies or advice or support.
Since I was in Savannah and only able to access the internet via my phone, I didn't want to try to reply to anything. Replying on my phone is such garbage ;A;
BUT IF YOU DON'T HEAR BACK FROM ME PERSONALLY, I STILL WANT TO SAY HERE: THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! YOU'RE ALL THE BEST <333
STEVEN UNIVERSE ART RAFFLEI am seriously addicted guys.
THIS IS AWFUL OH NOOOO BUT ALSO GREAT?!
It's awful because holy smokes all my personal art time I want to go towards drawing fanart. W-Which I don't mind. But there aren't enough hours in the day ;A;
THEN THERE'S THE ISSUE OF WANTING TO CREATE A GEMSONA. But my favorite gemstone is Opal. (Which is also my birthstone and something I've been connected to since I was a baby) But I feel shitty making an opal gemsona when there's already an Opal in the show. B-BUT THEN LIKE, I DON'T LIKE ANY OTHER GEMS AS MUCH?!
So I might make a gemsona, but just have it not based off of me. Which is less fun, but I dunno.
But I could really use you guys help!
This would not only be fun, but also be a great eye-opener for me on how I could design my gemsona without just using my view of myself alone.
And even if you don't know the characters or the show- you can still enter if you wanna do a quick google search and look up the characters!
IF you're interested, you're welcome to enter into an SU-related raffle on here. You could win a colored chibi sketch!
To enter just:
1. Comment on this journal letting me know which canon Steven Universe character most reminds you of me, and why.
(Doesn't have to be a long answer, or even very sensible! I adore the show and kinda wanna know from other peeps opinions which character I'm most relatable to. Could be personality-based or looks-based. Whichever makes most sense to you!)
2. In your comment, leave a link/links to the character you'd want drawn provided you win the raffle
3. There will be ONE winner- announced on May 2nd 2015 (A randomly generated number will decide the winner)
4. Since Saturday and Sunday are my 'freebie days' I'll be able to use that time to draw the raffle winner's character then instead of drawing something personal for myself.
OKAY GUYS LETS DO IT TO IT.
l2EDPANDA,
OUT 
Rose Quartz
Why?
Your Motherly, Helpfull, Kind, Caring, Full Of Joy.
You Bring Joy To Everyone With Your Art And Commentairy, Which Makes You Look So Amazing And Strong.
You Get Into Rough "Fights" And Yet You Keep Up On Your Legs Like A Woman!
Your trips really looks like a lot of fun * u * DO SHOW SOME PICS!!!
Aswell, effye steven universe is amazing!! ;;
Rose Quartz and Amethyst Are So Amazing xD
Thank you for the chance and doing this raffle!
I hope you have a amazing day ^^
You remind me of Steven. Up-beat, stars in your eyes, always seeming to carry a smile on your face behind the words you type on the screen, all while maintaining the cuteness and derpiness of the little hero the gems call their own. >v<
I've love to try with my character here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10013052/ as, possibly, [urlhttp://i0.wp.com/kamayojewelry.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Green-Jadeite-2.jpg?resize=260%2C229]green jadeite[/url? It's so pretty ergfyvdhvusd.~
In regards to Opal, something tells me that it's not just one gemstone for each individual, unless there's something I missed. I see no reason why you can't have an opal as, maybe, a different cut or color that you'd like! No individual pieces of gemstone is exactly the same, afterall. X3
Thank you eternally for the chance, yo'. I wish you many cute things to draw in the future and happypandas. c:
Rose Quartz
I don't really know why, but it's just a gut feeling. Whenever I think about it, you always pop up in the place of Rose.
Here's my ref: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/15240575/
Thanks for the chance!
Character would love to see in your style.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/w22qphviv.....lored.png?dl=0
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/15505804/ (NSFW)
Also you remind me of Rose and Amethyst.
Why...You're a very kind and caring person, you're fun loving, silly, outstanding.
Ref http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13299970/
Thank you for the chance. <3
2. http://nine-tastic.tumblr.com/post/.....a-197-kai-choo
I'm also really happy you have such a cool drawing tool now, an artist of your caliber deserves one.
I'm most happy that you found an awesome studio apartment, and that you get to move there.
It all sounds like a dream ! But I can't think of a more deserving person to live it.
2. http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13927569/ [bigger versions and original in description too]
So glad you got a new tablet, too! I don't have a place to art it out and my laptop overheats to the point that it sounds like a jet plane and burns my damn thighs if I have it on my lap for too long. XD So I KNOW THE STRUGGLE. I heard those tablets are the effing tits, btw. So sweeet.
UHM as far as what gem you remind me of I'm just gonna go with the first one who popped into my head, which is Amethyst. She's super cool and fun and chill and silly and from what little interaction I've had with you, you seem to be the same way. X3 <3
But you should go with whatever gem you want! Who cares if there's already an opal anyway? XD Make it your own!
Thanks so much for doing this raffle, I appreciate the chance!
If I win I'd like a picture of my new sona, Kiki. She's a keeshond!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16384911/
ALL THE FLUFFY.
the quote about the buildings really are wise words....your friends got the right idea ^_^ ...im glad your feeling better. ive grown too comfortable being uncomfortable, which is really uncomfortable. its cool you were able to pull yourself out in time, cuz being anhedonic and broody for too long is for suckers: lifes too short.
anyway, stay up. peace and love. good luck to yall fuzzbots entering tha raffle! :3
definitely rose quartz, because (among other reasons) from your drawings, i can tell youre a nurturer and someone with the like...oh god this is gonna sound sappy XD ..,the integrity to do whats right, regardless the personal cost. i can identify this because im the same way. ill kill myself to save one innocent life; ill take a bullet for a perfect stranger in the hopes my sacrifice will bring about a change in their consciousness, and maybe theyll do the same thing back to someone else. i have a distinct feeling youre the same way. i hate to admit that i am a humanist, because ive lost all faith in humanity, but im a trekkie, soo that means i think we can all be redeemed. :P ..or something.
again, having never seen the show, and not knowing you at all other than your artwork, maybe im saying the right thing for the wrong reasons, or vice versa, but hopefully it makes sense to you <3
Also, cheers you on for all the work you have coming up! And glad you had a nice time in Savannah uwu And plops my own gemsona for the raffle. http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16363529/
Tourmaline would also be a birthstone for October :3 Though I'm sure that's no real substitute for Opal~
But I think Amethyst is a close match for you, her hair alone make it a match. (OK so I made it sound like I was going somewhere with this but I honestly don't know you personally so I cannot speak to the personality matches but a quick glance at your scraps suggest maybe that too and I've only seen one episode of the show with guitar dad shirt)
Sincerely,
Jack-
PS. Are you referencing my personal favorite, the 11th?
Ah! I think you remind me of Amethyst! She's a very perky and fun person and your little squeefests remind me of her (like, those mmoments when you go AAAAAA and such. Can't blame for excitement tho!) You can be chill sometimes tho too! She's also a very strong person, trying to see the more positive side of things and jokes around quite a bit. Hhhhh you're kind and caring too, gah, I don't know if I'm just saying what others already said tho ;w;
A-and if I somehow end up winning, this dweeb right here --> http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13866732/
Too precious
Thank you for the chance! vwv
But if I'm truthful, its so hard to choose just one character you would best be like, but from what ive seen of you, your not only like rose quartz, but also like Steven! I see the rose quartz because you have this beautiful love for the world around you (especially wisterias) and its just like how rose was with her moss! I also see Steven because you have this happiness, and this constant optomisim, while you are still mature, and you know how to keep on trucking, even when the times get tough x3 but that's just me
Ref: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13017633/
1. Alexandrite! Because you seem out of this world, and she was definitely unique. Much like I imagine you to be. c:
2. mmm... Pirouette! http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16122901/
Thanks for the chance.
I would say you remin me of opal. No kidding, she seems like a peaceful character but still powerful and rad. The hair, we'll you both have bright hair. And you seem kind and gracious like pearl, and fun/unique/rad with attitude like Amethyst.
It's hard to say since I don't know you that well but you seem like you're relatable with most of the characters in the show.
And I wold LOVE to have my Boss babe drawn by you ;v;
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/15485130/
; o ;
It's awesome you found an place, too! You never know when the right time is, right? Just kind of happens like that sometimes~ Crazy random happenstances and all.
1. Man, just picking one character you remind me of from SU...
I mean, initially, Amethyst?
But, you have more self control and you're more calm and collected to me, I think...
So Opal is a pretty good choice. But. Then again, you have a lot of passion for those that you care about, which reminds me of how Ruby and Sapphire act with one another. I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN PICK?
Can we just combine all of the earth-bound gems together because that would be you I think. And throw Rose in there too. Minus those gems who are currently underwater? Even though you like/hate Jasper? D;
2. Ugu...
Uh...
HM...
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14314697/ I guess?
e -e
I have a lot of characters so if you don't want to draw her then I can always pull something out of my collection or just let you browse through them all and pick whichever you want. THAT IS TOTALLY OKAY!
Sai is givin me issues. Cursor is movin away from the pen but sai 2 beta works great.
Refs: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13382984/ or http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14637553/
P.S. - Savannah sounds like such a nice place, I'm glad you enjoyed your trip and are in the process of solidifying moving plans. c:
You remind me most of Rose/Steven, Opal, and Amethyst.
Like the Rose Quartz family, you're very positive and you seem to have this sense of wonder about you. You're very caring and kind, just an overall goodhearted person, you know?
I suppose you remind of Opal because you add opalescence in your artwork a lot, and so I knew you would like her automatically, but I you also have this nuturing and light-hearted feel about you, much like Opal does because she's the combined personalities of both Amethyst and Pearl.
But most of all, I think you match Amethyst more than anything, because she is fun and care-free, full of laughter, but also very emotional and not afraid to act on impulse. In the show, she's kind of known as 'comic relief'. You're probably wondering "How the hell does that apply to me?", and I'm sure my explanation won't make a lot of sense but, I see you as fun and full of laughter, and I know noone's world is care-free, but I like to imagine that you live in a way in which you don't let little things bother you, and you just brush them off, like your main goal is to just have fun and enjoy yourself, and that really sings Amethyst to me. Your art for me, in a way, is like comic relief. Especially when I read the descriptions or the tags. Getting to see your art, personal or otherwise, always makes me feel a little better, and I think that's how it would feel to hang out with Amethyst.
If I were to win the raffle, I would very much like you to draw my Gemsona!
Go here for a high res pic of her and here to see what her shoes look like. c:
I'll be honest, you really remind me of Rose. I think it's because you have this wonderful, caring, immense aura of beauty that radiates from everything you do. She's by far the most...enchanted, I guess you could say...of the gems, and that really reminds me of you.
However, I can see you also resembling Opal. That playful personality within the graceful body, it's so striking and lovely.
Whichever sona you choose to make, I think something that incorporates smooth beauty with striking colors, if that makes sense? Hope it does!
Thank you so much for the chance for this raffle! I'd love for you to draw a chibi of my new dragon bab,
Revera http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16167700/
She's sfw only and usually always clothed <3
Ty so much for the chance and I can't wait for your commissions to open again! In the next month or so totally gonna wanna toss monies at ya <3
1. You remind me of Amethyst because of your spunky attitude and sense of humour :3
2. Reference: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5964970/ (I share a ref sheet with my mate)
Thank you for the chance at art by you =^_^=
P.S. I don't think making an Opal Gemsona would be weird. In fact I think because Opal is your birthstone, and your favourite gem to begin with, that makes it more genuine. More "you". Maybe a Fire Opal based Gemsona even.
You have a very fun loving attitude also you can put a smile on everyones face.
Ref: sta.sh/0so4paf6dn5
2.
If you're in the mood to draw a furry I have Tyler: http://sta.sh/21nd12btru8m or Shaffie: http://sta.sh/2lkls0z9a8f
OR, if you wanna draw a human~ http://sta.sh/2awsvo70zjm
Thank you for the chance <3
I don't know if I know you enough to judge, but - based on your journals and art and comments - I'd say you remind me of Amethyst.
Because she loves fun, good food, dresses nicely and is very passionate and spontaneous. She has also some intense sense of humour and so do you. Both you and Amthyst seem to be really fun and cool to spend a day with.
And another thing you two have in common is long, puffy, white hair :D
2. http://www.furaffinity.net/view/15252343/ this badass lady of mine, Mauve.
It's like seeing the beauty in every thing I guess plus you bring joy with your art 💙💙
I have her http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13999090/ she's supposed to look like me http://www.furaffinity.net/view/15873144/
And as for Savannah is just so relaxing I'm hoping I can move there when I'm older.
oh wow the place sounds great! good luck with everything! hope it all goes smoothly! sounds like you had an awesome trip!!! glad you got a supportive family, they will be there to help you reach your dream!
I'm afraid I know nothing of the Steven Universe thing, I looked at some pics and the only thing that reminded me of you was one with white hair (don't even know her name) and I know that's super lame and I apologise for the lame!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10416967/
and i think youre most like connie because shes so passionate about everything! a lust for life! shes also very imaginative and kind hearted and caring just like you! maybe also a bit of rose quartz because you entrance everyone you meet and youre so nurturing and driven. its hard to decide! lol
anyways
heres my ref
25, GETROU!
Runners up because you guys are awesome:
13, DERTAH!
20, RIABURR!
http://i.imgur.com/JvFRQQB.png
http://i.imgur.com/ztrkzRg.png
It is also buzzfeed, though, and so I can't say to its accuracy.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/indieej/which-gem-from-steven-universe-are-you-1ai8d?utm_term=.pdaPbEz6P&fb_ref=mobile_share#.wyl68PwgX
Aboobooboo srsly gurl you deserve it like wow <33
Also since Savs is seriously gorgeous I might have to come and bunk with you fo srs I need to visit again >___>
Ilu lady, I hope you're well!
Congrats on the move! Much luck to ya!
Also congrats on being a fellow Companion user :P I seriously love mine! Just... have to stop being an arm rester -3-
choice is Bangor Washington so it's hard ffffppt-
Glad to hear things went well :D