Hey everybody, HAPPY NEW YEAR..... Little late, but meh. This is my..... *checks to verify* Yup, my first journal. and what better to do with it....

THAN MAKE A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER!?!

So, this is the first issue of the Monthly Stripes, where I will highlight some of the best artists I've found in the course of commissioning, ych-ing, requesting, qt-ing, and any other term you can think of. I'm really bad at explaining things, so im just going to let my words speak for themselves.

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Without Further Ado, lets get started:

First of all, these artists are in no particular order.... the artist at the bottom is just as good as the artist listed at the top.. Everyone has their own style, and I love seeing everyone's unique style.

 uglycatt is currently doing an absolutely adorable YCH Hobo Style (link below) for only $15!
This looks absolutely adorable and I really cant wait to see how it turns out. The only spot left though is number 6, and it seems he needs to catch the train still.... just like y'all need to go catch the final spot for this YCH... deal ends tomorrow!!

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18840039/

 uglycatt managed to make a second top 5 appearance this month, as she is offering a second YCH. I'm not 100% how long this one will last but its a mighty inappropriate one... in my opinion. (What do I know, i'm just a diapered tiger cub *shrugs*) You can get a YCH of your character, licking on her OC Cidd's belly.... hell, for only 5 bucks more you can change her OC to one of your own!! I think its well worth it :)

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18888300/

Uglycatt was doing QT's the other night, and while I didnt have any money at the time, she was nice enough to save me some slots..... She gets props for that, because ive seen a couple artists who wont even give you the time of day unless you pay them. Art isn't just about quality, its about the experience. Art isnt like Science or Medicine (House M.D. comes to mind) Everyone has thier own style of art, and everyone's art is valuble.... its a priveledge, not a right, and artists who act like assholes because of thier art is... well bullshit in my opinion.

Uglycatt spent over 6 hours on her stream last night, listening to my every request to make my QT art, i had requested a week ago, but current pay for until now, absolutely perfect, with every single little change, and i give her thanks for that. I think it turned out really nice, and the finished product can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18883225/




 ashley is having a bit of financial trouble, and need $818 dollars by the end of the month. That's quite a pretty penny, and to make it up, shes selling a bunch of her stuff. Not to mention her art is amazing, she made the only Feral art of Ink (and the little fox Anna) and it turned out absolutely beautiful. She is definitely one Coatimund worth checking out..... probably the only one in existence...... *leaves to research such a unique creature*

The Feral art she made of INK and ANNA ( http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18807426/ ) was only $40.... it turned out perfectly, and ill bet shes willing to help you out to make your perfect feral art.

BEST FERAL ART OF JANUARY 2016!!

 kiathetrickstergod has been giving away amazing deals... I mean, shes offering art for ONLY $2 a work of art.

YOU HEARD ME RIGHT $2 PER ART, NOT PER CHARACTER, PER ART!!!

This is honestly the best deal I've ever seen ever.... other than free art forever, of course. She really wants the experience, so why don't you go send her a commission request? I even hear a rumor she might be starting a comic soon, and may be looking for some cameos!

And you cant tell me this isn't cute: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18852096/

But seriously, $2 per art.... amazing, keep it going Kia!




 PaddedUlf I absolutely love the style of PaddedUlf , his shaded art is absolutely amazing, his Emily Comic is just super duper cute, and his role-playing skills aren't half bad either. I got my first official art of Ink from him, and Ink's toddler version, and i think it turned out super cute! Take a look for your self (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18740249/), then check out his page!




Sadly, I don't have enough amazing artists to list off a top 10, so this week will have to manage only a top 5. Of course there are sooo many amazing artists, such as @babystar, @kammypup, @strawbellie, and even ToddlerGirl (which i have a sneaking suspicion might be another artist in disguise... at least shes not a robot... earth doesn't need more autobots and decepticons.) Sorry, I'm rambling, but back to the point..... The Monthly Stripe is focused on finding less known, or absolutely amazing people and artists to showcase.... have you learned about a new artist this month?


Have you commisioned someone you were absolutely elated to have done so.... where maybe at first youthink the money is a lot, but its totally worth it after you see the final product? Recommend an artist below to be nominated to be in February's Monthly Stripes!! I dont have all the money in the world to commision everyone, so Im leaving it up to the few, the proud... the watchers... of Ink. Hehehe, couldnt resist.

Recommend an artist to be nominated next month in the comments below!