Hi!
Posted 4 years agoHi! I really don't use FurAffinity anymore but I thought I'd update this journal with my current information at least!
- I am most active on Twitter now!
https://twitter.com/8Bit_Works
- I do upload to Instagram too~
https://www.instagram.com/8bit_works/?hl=en
-You can also find videos of my fursuits on my youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mOWtyqtkWfrwkw0Ilz0wA
I also do far more fursuit work than I do digital art these days.
For information on my fursuits, prices and everything else, please visit my website!
https://www.8bit.works/
Thanks for all the support over the years <3 sorry that I kind of ditched FA. Maybe one day I'll return to uploading more regularly, but for now please follow me on those other sites! <3
- I am most active on Twitter now!
https://twitter.com/8Bit_Works
- I do upload to Instagram too~
https://www.instagram.com/8bit_works/?hl=en
-You can also find videos of my fursuits on my youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mOWtyqtkWfrwkw0Ilz0wA
I also do far more fursuit work than I do digital art these days.
For information on my fursuits, prices and everything else, please visit my website!
https://www.8bit.works/
Thanks for all the support over the years <3 sorry that I kind of ditched FA. Maybe one day I'll return to uploading more regularly, but for now please follow me on those other sites! <3
Depression
Posted 7 years agoHello everyone~
I just wanted to let you know that I am very much struggling with my depression at the moment. The depressive episodes are getting worse and I probably need to change around my medications and see what can be done to improve my mental state. I'm sorry if I'm a little slow getting back to anyone in messages or anything! Please know that I am trying very hard to just cope at the moment. There's something clearly very wrong with me right now and I need to work on myself. I need to be a better person.
Thanks for reading š§”
-EightFURDU 2018 MEME <3 HELL YEAH
Posted 7 years ago-Where are you staying?
The main hotel- Mantra on View ;D
-What day are you getting there?
Thursday~! in the early afternoon I think
-How are you arriving?
PLANE. Then probably uber or bus
-Who will you be rooming with?
ParamediCoyote <3
-Who will you hang out with during the convention?
ALL OF MY PRECIOUS FRIENDS <3
and Jay and Tom and everyoneee
Iām also looking forward to meeting
Sparkycando,
Nazegoreng and
blue_moon_rising~!
I donāt think I forgot anyone but IF I DID IM SORRY I STILL LOVE YOU A LOT I PROMISE
-Are there events you might be attending?
Iām helping run the fursuit making panel with
and
~! Be sure to come see that- itās gonna be great :D Sunday at 12:30 pm in rthe 2nd stage room!
I will also be at the fursuit games, fursuit walk, participating in floorwars and at the night dances! Oh and I'll be in Pixel for the aussie dutchie meet! (Sunday 10am in the mantra lobby!)
-Will you be suiting?
HECK YE. I will be brining Eight and Pixel. Bought some new vacuum seal bags so I can squash em in tight to my suitcases for the flight.
-Do you do free art?
Want a terrible sharpie doodle on your arm? Sure thing I gotchu
-Do you do trades?
Maybe! I do like having an art jam :D
-What is your gender?
I am le female.
-How old are you?
21 (yikes)
-Are you taken?
Yis by the tall
paramedicoyote
-Can I talk to you?
YIS. Please do, I love meeting new people and making friends :D
-Can I touch you?
You can have a hug! Just please ask first~
-How can I find you?
Running around the conspace, in the dealers den bothering the shit out of
ponacho, on a subway or maccas run, in the hotel pool, doing fursuit nonsense down at the beachāyou know, the norm
-Can I visit your room?
Only if youāre a friend please~
-Can I buy you drinks?
DEPENDS.
-Can I give you stuff?
Absolutely
-Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Hugs are okay! Snuggles are not\
-Are you nice?
I think so ;w;
-How long are you going?
Arriving Thursday flight home is tuesday
-If I see you, how should I get your attention?
āEIGHT. EIGHT. EIIIIIIIIIIGHT.ā (third timeās the charm. Iām not good at responding to my own name)
-Where will you be most of the time during the days?
NO IDEA. ~everywhere~
-What/where will you be eating?
Maccas. Subway. Sushitrain. STANDARD CON AFFAIR.
-Can I come with you for fun/food/etc.?
Probably yeah! But if youāre unsure please ask first :D
-Can I pet your suit?
Make sure you have clean hands and pat in the direction of the fur :D no scritching plz
-Are you excited!
IāM NOT MENTALLY PREPARED IN ANY WAY BUT OKAY LETS DO THIS IM STARTING TO GET HYPE BUT IT STILL HASNāT REALLY CLICKED YET THAT A CON IS COMING UP SEND HELP
ANYWAY I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YāALL <3
-Eight
CONFURGENCE 2018 - I'm going!
Posted 8 years ago
Confurgence is 11 DAYS AWAY NOW. SO CLOSE.IāM SO READY.
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-Where are you staying?
The main hotel- the Amora :D
-What day are you getting there?
Thursday~ 22nd of Feb
-How are you arriving?
Via car with these gorgeous butts

-Who will you be rooming with?
Just
this time but Iāll be with these guys a bunch ā-Who will you hang out with during the convention?
and everyone else I can! If you want to say hi please do come up to me <3-Are there events you might be attending?
Iāll update this once they release the con schedule but Iāll definitely be at the fursuit walk and night dances! I LOVE THOSE DANCES THEYRE SO FUN COME DANCE WITH ME
-Will you be suiting?
Hell to the yes I will. Eightās new suit, (version 3) will be debuting at this con <3 Pixel the dutch angel dragon will be there too!
-Do you do free art?
Only if you want a really awful doodle drawn with sharpie on your arm
If so then heck why not Iāll do it
-Do you do trades?
Depends!
-What is your gender?
Female c:
-How old are you?
IāM 21 YEARS OLD? WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN
-How tall are you?
I am a smol pupper
I am 5'2" or 157 cm
-Are you taken?
Yes I am taken- by my tall doggo,
<33-Can I talk to you?
Absolutely! :D Please do Iād love to meet you
-Can I touch you?
Hugs (when in fursuit) are fine c: anything else plz no.
-How can I find you?
Iām sure youāll see the bright ass green dog around. Otherwise just look for the beeping dutchie or the short girl with brown hair and dorky glasses
-Can I visit your room?
Only if you're invited please ^^
-Can I buy you drinks?
No thank you :3
-Can I give you stuff?
Depends what it is but sure :D
-Are you nice?
I think so? :āD <3
-How long are you going?
22nd till the 26th I think
-If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Say my name (Eight) and I will probably respond >w< Or 8Bit, or Trel if I'm really not paying attention
-Where will you be most of the time during the days?
Either suiting (I want to suit as much as possible) or up in my room when I get tired
-What/where will you be eating?
Thereās a close by maccas so⦠that I guess and whatever we bring with us.
Plus weāre definitely ordering a shitload of pizza at some point and greeting the delivery guy in suit
-Can I come with you for fun/food/etc.?
If you're unsure, just ask ^^
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I am so excited for this con. I really want it to be one of the best ever <3
-Eight
It's my birthday :D
Posted 8 years agoI am now 21!
oh jeez heh. I had a nice chill day though <3 thanks for all the messages on twitter and instagram! I really appreciate it <333
It is now absolutely pouring and I am snug in my cosy bed with my purring cat.
Dis is good
Hope you guys have a lovely day too!
-Eight
oh jeez heh. I had a nice chill day though <3 thanks for all the messages on twitter and instagram! I really appreciate it <333
It is now absolutely pouring and I am snug in my cosy bed with my purring cat.
Dis is good
Hope you guys have a lovely day too!
-Eight
Updated website! 8Bit-Works commissions etc
Posted 8 years ago
Hi everyone!
I hope you are all doing well C:
I've just updated my website with more examples, more detail, more photos and an updated queue. I've also raised my prices for both fursuits and digital art. I definitely wasn't getting enough for the amount of time and effort I was pouring into my commissions, so hopefully my current prices will now reflect my capabilities!
-> https://8bit-works.weebly.com/ <-
Have a wonderful week <3
As always if you have any questions feel free to ask
-Eight
HOW IS EVERYONE~?
Posted 8 years ago
HI ALL HOW IS YOU DOIN'
GOOD I HOPE YOU IS GOOD
I just really needed to get that depressing month old journal off my page but fo real HOW ARE YOU GUYS i wanna hear from you~
Let me know if you have any ideas for me about anything :D
Oh and a reminder that I am most active on Twitter at 8Bit_Works
and I still sell my art on tshirts and other various things on RedBubble here! https://www.redbubble.com/people/8B.....aws/shop?asc=u
Have a wonderful week <3
-Eight
Mental illness - serious journal
Posted 8 years ago
Hi guys!
Iāve been pretty quiet recently, even before FurDu, and the reasons for that have been personal- but I want to share at least a little about it. So Iām sorry but this isnāt going to be a super chirpy happy journal!
If youāre negatively affected by mentions of depression or suicidal thoughts please donāt read!
Mental illness runs in my family. My maternal side anyway- always has done. It has even taken the life of one of my uncles. To be honest with myself I knew it would happen eventually, but a few months ago I was officially diagnosed with depression, anxiety and (one that surprised me-) obsessive compulsive disorder. I donāt fanatically clean things as the stereo type would suggest though- itās more that have great difficulty when things donāt turn out the way I expect them to and that if a negative thought enters my head it is very hard for me to stop obsessing over it. While Iām no longer at the severe end of any of those spectrums, I am still currently working with a Psychologist to try and help myself get better and am on some medication.
I struggle greatly to see myself in any positive light at all. When I think of myself I see someone with many more flaws than the average person. Someone that doesnāt belong in this worldāor someone that just doesnāt deserve to be in it. If I mess up and get something wrong, I beat myself up over it. A lot. I have great fears about my future and about work etc, and recently have been having bad dreams or nightmares almost every night. I feel so damn useless most of the time. I donāt cut myself or burn myself, my self-degradation is most always internal and in my head. Then again sometimes in a vain attempt to stop those thoughts I hit my head hard with my hands or against something like a tableābut thatās only when Iām really upset. Whilst Iāve never actually made an attempt to take my own life, the thought has come up more than a few times. But I could never go through with it. I wouldnāt be able to leave those I love behind in a mess I made.
I am so, so lucky to have my boyfriend Times in my life. Without him itās possible that I may not have sought the help that I did. Iām also extremely grateful for all of my friends- and they each mean more to me than I could ever express in words.
I wanted to write this journal to explain how Iām feeling and to just write it all out, but at the same time it makes me feel as though Iām not worthy of feeling the pain that I do. I have such a good life, so many fantastic, loving people in it- that I feel guilty for having this mental illness.
Iāve learned that I need to stop being so hard on myself. Especially over the things I cannot control like my genetic predisposition to mental illness in the first place.
I want so badly to continue with my fursuit work and my artwork, but if something isnāt working out or isnāt perfect I get super upset by it and off put by it. I find motivation and concentration very tricky recentlyābut Iām working on it. I want so, so badly to get back into a regular routine with fursuit work. But then I also want to try finding a part time job⦠so I feel caught between those two worlds like I canāt manage doing both at once. Which makes me feel pathetic because I know so many others cope with so much more at once.
Iām sorry if this sounds a little disjointed, my mind often runs through things too fast for my typing hands to keep up with and then I forget what I was trying to say before.
I guess I just wanted to say that if youāre facing trouble.. any kind of troubleā¦. Just tell someone. Anyone.
I know how you feel. I know you feel so alone- so worthless.
Tell someone. Get it off your chest and someone can help you.
There is too much magic in this world to give up on it. So many things worth fighting for, so many sunrises still to see.
I still have bad days like today, but Iāve found ways of coping. Mental health issues just donāt disappear because youāre on some meds- theyāre something you have to work at. You have to want to work at it.
In the end, thereās more to life than this. There are things that I want in this world, things I look forward to and things I want to achieve.
And you can bet your butt I aināt leaving this Earth until I reach those goals.
Iām tired of surviving. I want to live.
-Eight
15/05/17
FURDU 2017 MEME SCREAMS
Posted 8 years agoo Where are you staying?
The main hotellll <3
o What day are you getting there?
Thursdayyyyyy
o How are you arriving?
Either getting a lift from the very kind
or catching public transport!o What is your membership?
Normal generic attendee level
o Who will you be rooming with?
My precious squad of lovelies



o Who will you hang out with during the convention?
errybody <3
o Are there events you might be attending?
IM PARTICIPATING IN THE DANCE COMP HOLY SHIT
o What suit(s) will you have??
Eight and Pixel!
o What is the best way to find/contact you?
Yell out EIGHT or leave a trail of biscuits leading to a box trap- you'll catch me in no time.
Or just
contact me on twitter- 8Bit_Works
o Do you do trades?
Probs not but idk!
o What is your gender?
I am a female smol pupper
o How old are you?
20. Oh lordy.
o How tall are you?
SMOL PUPPER SIZE
No really
I'm 5'2" - 157 cm
o Are you taken? Are you looking for a 'mate'?
Happily taken by
<333 I love you Timessso Can I talk to you?
Of course :D
o Can I touch you?
Please ask first but hugs are fine!
o How can I find you?
Look for the hyper active green pupper I should be pretty easy to spot
o Can I visit your room?
Uhm sorry no!
o Can I buy you drinks?
No thanks I'm good :D
o Can I give you stuff?
Absolutely :D as long as it ain't scary
o Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Ask for hugs but snuggles are a no go
o Are you nice?
??...yis??
Why is this always a question on furry con memes
o If I see you, how should I get your attention?
EIGHT
EIGHT BIT
GREEN THING WITH THE HORNS
HEY
o Where will you be most of the time during the days?
SUITING SOMEWHERE and/or dying of heat
o What/where will you be eating?
maccas and subway probs why is this a question lmao
o Can I come with you for fun/food/etc.?
If we know you or are getting to know you and you're invited :D
GUYS IM SO EXCITED BUT ALSO NERVOUS BUT EXCITED BUT AHH BUT SCREAMS IM NOT MENTALLY READY BUT ALSO SUPER PUMPED
in other news
I hope y'all are having a lovely day
don't forget to keep hydrated- go have a drink of water
<3
-Eight
Closed for quick turn-around digital art comms
Posted 8 years agoMy prices are over here~ http://8bit-works.weebly.com/pricing.html all are listed in USD.
If you're after something that isn't listed, I'm happy to chat with you!
Slots:
eagleironic : icon
riorioriorio : fullbody flat colour
emberdragon : icon
LeftyilPonderosa : fullbody simple shaded + one character It's my birthday! I'm 20 now. Also Confurgence recap~
Posted 9 years agoIt's the 13th of January now in Australia~ so I have turned 20
I'm not sure how to feeeel xD
I'm hoping for the best from 2017 though I really am. <3
And yeah Confurgence was last week- it was amazing but it went way too fast as always.
I got to help host the Fursuit making Mega-panel with
bycats4cats,
critterscape,
skunkydesigns and
eastern.dragon.studios
It was a real honour to sit on the same level as these guys and be acknowledged for the work I've done with 8Bit-Works here : icon8bit-fluff:
I wish everyone the best and I will continue striving to create <3
Also congratulations to
paramedicoyote on his achievement! I'm not allowed to tell you guys what it is yet, but I know everyone will be as proud of him as I am <33
-Eight
I'm not sure how to feeeel xD
I'm hoping for the best from 2017 though I really am. <3
And yeah Confurgence was last week- it was amazing but it went way too fast as always.
I got to help host the Fursuit making Mega-panel with
bycats4cats,
critterscape,
skunkydesigns and
eastern.dragon.studiosIt was a real honour to sit on the same level as these guys and be acknowledged for the work I've done with 8Bit-Works here : icon8bit-fluff:
I wish everyone the best and I will continue striving to create <3
Also congratulations to
paramedicoyote on his achievement! I'm not allowed to tell you guys what it is yet, but I know everyone will be as proud of him as I am <33-Eight
Confurgence 2017 meme~! <3
Posted 9 years agoHAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE~!
Some terrible things happened in 2016... but getting together with
ParamediCoyote was one of the best things that has ever happened to me in my life. Feb 12th will be our one year anniversary ^^
Anyway- we're going to Confur and I am SO EXCITED.
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-Where are you staying?
The main hotel- the Amora :D
-What day are you getting there?
Thursday~ 5th of January
-How are you arriving?
Probs via car since I live so close.
-Who will you be rooming with?
and Nick!
-Who will you hang out with during the convention?
and anyone who wants to say hi <33
-Are there events you might be attending?
Fursuit house war, maybe the pokemon go walk, the dance parties and I might even enter the dance competition! Not sure yet <3 I'm a lil shy;;
And of course I'll be at my dealers den table with Dorchette as well c:
-Will you be suiting?
Hell yeeeeeeeeee <333
Watch out for new and improved Pixel the dutch angel dragon >w>
-Do you do free art?
Sorry no, but I might do some sketch commissions at my table~!
-Do you do trades?
Unfortunately don't have the time, sorry!
-What is your gender?
Female c:
-How old are you?
19 soon to be 20 on the 13th of January ^^
-How tall are you?
I am a smol pupper
I am 5'2" or 157 cm
-Are you taken?
Yes I am taken- by my tall doggo,
ParamediCoyote <33
No touchy
-Can I talk to you?
Absolutely! :D
-Can I touch you?
Hugs are fine c: anything else plz no.
-How can I find you?
I'll either be at my table or somewhere around the con! Just ask if anyone's seen a hyperactive green doge and you'll get there.
Or just screech "EIGHT"
Or leave hoodie strings out as bait
That'd work
-Can I visit your room?
Only if you're invited please ^^
-Can I buy you drinks?
No thank you :3
-Can I give you stuff?
Uhm, sure? xD
-Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Why are these con meme questions always so weird
-Are you nice?
I think so?; <3
-How long are you going?
5th till the 9th :D
-If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Say my name (Eight) and I will probably respond >w< Or 8Bit, or Trel if I'm really not paying attention
-Where will you be most of the time during the days?
Either at my dealers den table or around the con space. :3 Up in my room if I get tired.
-What/where will you be eating?
Maccas for days dard
-Can I come with you for fun/food/etc.?
If you're unsure, just ask ^^
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Hope to see you all there <3 I gotta get back to sewing
-Eight
Some terrible things happened in 2016... but getting together with
ParamediCoyote was one of the best things that has ever happened to me in my life. Feb 12th will be our one year anniversary ^^Anyway- we're going to Confur and I am SO EXCITED.
--
-Where are you staying?
The main hotel- the Amora :D
-What day are you getting there?
Thursday~ 5th of January
-How are you arriving?
Probs via car since I live so close.
-Who will you be rooming with?
and Nick!-Who will you hang out with during the convention?
and anyone who wants to say hi <33-Are there events you might be attending?
Fursuit house war, maybe the pokemon go walk, the dance parties and I might even enter the dance competition! Not sure yet <3 I'm a lil shy;;
And of course I'll be at my dealers den table with Dorchette as well c:
-Will you be suiting?
Hell yeeeeeeeeee <333
Watch out for new and improved Pixel the dutch angel dragon >w>
-Do you do free art?
Sorry no, but I might do some sketch commissions at my table~!
-Do you do trades?
Unfortunately don't have the time, sorry!
-What is your gender?
Female c:
-How old are you?
19 soon to be 20 on the 13th of January ^^
-How tall are you?
I am a smol pupper
I am 5'2" or 157 cm
-Are you taken?
Yes I am taken- by my tall doggo,
ParamediCoyote <33No touchy
-Can I talk to you?
Absolutely! :D
-Can I touch you?
Hugs are fine c: anything else plz no.
-How can I find you?
I'll either be at my table or somewhere around the con! Just ask if anyone's seen a hyperactive green doge and you'll get there.
Or just screech "EIGHT"
Or leave hoodie strings out as bait
That'd work
-Can I visit your room?
Only if you're invited please ^^
-Can I buy you drinks?
No thank you :3
-Can I give you stuff?
Uhm, sure? xD
-Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Why are these con meme questions always so weird
-Are you nice?
I think so?; <3
-How long are you going?
5th till the 9th :D
-If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Say my name (Eight) and I will probably respond >w< Or 8Bit, or Trel if I'm really not paying attention
-Where will you be most of the time during the days?
Either at my dealers den table or around the con space. :3 Up in my room if I get tired.
-What/where will you be eating?
Maccas for days dard
-Can I come with you for fun/food/etc.?
If you're unsure, just ask ^^
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Hope to see you all there <3 I gotta get back to sewing
-Eight
Thank you!
Posted 9 years ago
Wow
I've just been blown away by the amount of support I received on my previous journal. Thank you all so, so much!
I really want to make 8Bit-Works happen, and I want to try everything in my power to do so. Since the making of that previous journal I have actually finished another fursuit head! Just haven't posted any pictures yet. I'm already working on the next suit, and I just want to keep going and going.
I just wanted to say thank you all for believing in me <3 I can only hope and work hard to do you guys proud.
-Eight
Just as a reminder I will have a Dealers Den table at Confurgene2017 in January! I will be selling fursuit parts, bandannas, chokers, and much more. Please do come say hi!
Before then, I am also offering two kinds of con pick-up badge commissions.
Confur themed medieval badges: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21644475/
and Confur themed chibi battle dragon badges: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21703800/
Please comment or note me if you are interested! All info on those badges are in their submissions.
Thank you!
I need advice... supporting yourself on your art? Very upset
Posted 9 years agoTL;DR: If you support yourself with only your art or craft, how do you do it? What are your struggles and triumphs?
Hey guys,
Slightly less happy journal than normal. I just⦠need to type this out I suppose and I wish to ask for advice. Everyone struggles with direction ad stagnation from time to time in their lives, but mine has almost been predetermined by family events. I have two older brothers. Both of which my parents tend to deem as being failures.
I am the 3rd child and was the āfinal hopeā if you like. That I would do well in highschool, and that I would go on through university/college doing some degree and go on to some high paying job.
The highschool bit was fine. I did very well and did more than my brothers ever did. Towards the end of year 12 I started to freak out a little as everyone does. What do I want to do as a career for the rest of my life? I donāt know- I have no idea- bloody hell Iāve only existed for seventeen years at this point. Out of desperation I choose a games design course. I like art and I like games, how could this go wrong?
I hated it.
I hated it so much I never want to go back to Uni. I loved the people I was with but being in a school environment again brought be so much stress and anxiety- drawing back on the pressure my parents put on me to do well.
I took a leave of absence hoping my fears would settle and I might be able to return to that course. Two years later I am as strongly against it as when I began.
My parents have tried hard to push me into some sort of other course- anything else. Dad wants me to be a nurse for some godforsaken reason- I am by far not the kind of person suited for that job or anything close to it.
Because of lack of experience from a young age I have struggled in getting any form of work. I used to have a casual job as a waitress for a little while. I did a few shifts but then they just stopped asking me back. So yes, I need to get some sort of work simply to have on my resumeāI understand that. But itās the age old problem. Canāt get a job without experience, canāt get experience without a job.
Even people with experience are going through hell trying to get work these days.
Though I will keep searching for another job of some kind be it retail or whatever, all this has led me to look at something I truly enjoy. I love fursuit making and I know Iām good at it. If I believe in my abilities and work harder than I ever have before, surely I can progress 8Bit-Works into a small business I can support myself with?
My parents certainly donāt think so.
And thatās almost whatās hardest. They supported me immensely with my initial foray into costume craft- why not now? When I really need their reassurance that I can do this- they turn around and snap at me- āFursuit making isnāt a real job.ā āYouāll never be successful enough to support yourself with this.ā āItās just a hobby.ā
āDo something with your life.ā
I can see the disappointment in my motherās eyes. She has said to me āso youāre going to be just like your brothers, right?ā Alluding to their āfailureā in life.
Yeah, I guess I am going to be like them. Only in that I donāt want to go back to university unless itās for a small business degree. Which again they also donāt seem to believe in.
All this being said my parents aren't horrible people. They insist they say all these things for my own good and I truly do believe they only snap at me because they don't want me to struggle further on in life when I don't have them to help me. Though I understand that...It's difficult to make them understand me.
Iāve told myself I canāt let them get me down. My close friends and boyfriend have helped me so much, comforted me and told me to ignore them- That the āstarving artistā stereotype doesnāt have to be real.
But itās gotten to the point where I severely doubt myself and by work.
Iām scared is the most honest response.
No, I donāt know if I can do this but I want to try⦠I look at other makers-
phoenixnest
ruffleddesigns
autumnfallings
skyprofursuits
lazylupe
lobitaworks
thatsfurredup and so many, many moreāI want to be like them. Why canāt I be like them? If they can do it surely so can I.I used to be so lazyā¦. But a swift figurative kick in the butt from
paramedicoyote cured that. I began working so much harder, and Iāve come to realise so much about myself and how easy I have had life.I want to get better.
I want to do more.
I want to get a āproper jobā as well.
I want my parents to not see me as a failure.
But most of all I want to grow 8Bit-Works to a point where I can support myself.
ā¦.do you think I can?
Please tell me
And please, if you support yourself off of your art or your craft, please let me know how you do it and your struggles but most of all your triumphs. I know it must be hard- but if my heart is in this I need to know of the reality as well as the fantasy.
To thank you for reading this;; it truly does mean a lot.
And thank you to
paramedicoyote
dorchette
riorioriorio
eagleironic and all of my irl friends for supporting me with so much love. I wouldnāt be here without you guys.And of course all of you guys, my watchers- you mean so much to me and your comments always cheer me on <3
Thatās enough of a vent for one day I think..
Back to work.
:D Updates + open for Confurgence2017 Badges!
Posted 9 years ago
Hi everyone!
I hope you all are doing well. I know it's not over yet, but my goodness 2016 has been a pretty intense year.
Anyway I am extremely busy with fursuit work at the moment! I have several suits to work on, some of which I can't show progress of because their creation is going to be a surprise.
So I'm getting quite a bit done! I just can't show it.
With Confurgence coming up, there's even more for me to do as I'll be running a stall! 8Bit-Works will be selling plenty of bandannas, some chokers, some badges and maybe some fursuit parts if I have time.
So with all this going on I haven't had all that much time to draw lately, but I've been sketching here and there. I work approximately 10:00 am to about 8:00 pm weekdays on fursuit work, but after that I rest and sometimes draw- but now I intend to use that time before I go to bed to work on badges for Confurgence. So I will be offering two kinds of badges; Waist up individual unique badges ( http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21644475/ ) and same pose chibi ones. I'll have an example of the chibi one soon!
The waist up ones will be drawn in medieval clothing of my design unless otherwise specified. They'll be $28 aud each for just the digital file or $30 if you want it printed and laminated for con pick up. I will not be mailing these out.
People not attending Confur are welcome to purchase a medieval themed badge as well! Just know that I won't do mailing.
On an unrelated note I've been super into electro swing lately. it's just so good guys omg. If you're new to it, check out Lone Digger by Caravan Palace. [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbQgXeY_zi4 ] The music video even has furries in it lmao-- just be weary that the video is adult themed and gets pretty violent. Viewer discretion is advised xD but even if you don't watch the vid just listen to the awesome music~
Thanks for taking the time to read my journal <3 I really appreciate it!
Sorry if I've been a little slow with responses and such- been super busy <3 Love you all though!
-Eight

Open for a few commissions! Quick turn-around.
Posted 9 years agoSo on account of my hot glue gun dying I had to buy a new expensive industrial one in order to continue my suit work. That's all good and I don't want to give the wrong impression- I'm not in any financial danger I'm fine- but I was wondering if anyone was interested in an art commission with a quick turn around ^^
Hanging tail badges, normal badges, trippy sky pictures-- you could request pretty much anything similar to something in my gallery and I'd be able to give you a quote for it.
Generic prices are over here on my website~ http://8bit-works.weebly.com/pricing.html
TL;DR: Open for one or more commission slots for anything digital art wise. Note me or comment down below if you're interested!
1. midnight_rose98 done
2. drift995 done
3. riorioriorio
4.
5.
-Eight
Hanging tail badges, normal badges, trippy sky pictures-- you could request pretty much anything similar to something in my gallery and I'd be able to give you a quote for it.
Generic prices are over here on my website~ http://8bit-works.weebly.com/pricing.html
TL;DR: Open for one or more commission slots for anything digital art wise. Note me or comment down below if you're interested!
3. riorioriorio
4.
5.
-Eight
Furdu recap!
Posted 9 years agoWowww that was one hell of a week!
Hectic, but overall awesome!
I had the best time hanging out with my boyfriend and my friends- and I was surprised by just how many people recognised me/my suit! You guys are the best and are all so nice <3
I do believe the con could have been organised a bit better. There weren't many interesting panels and the fursuit games weren't coordinated well;; (if you got out at all, you couldn't participate in any of the next games! Ouch!)
If they had promoted the dance comp, I probably would have joined in-- but I didn't know about it or how to sign up. ;w; I was told they were having trouble with numbers/participation in the comp. They need to advertise it more!
I'm hoping next year will be better as I know FurDu recently changed ownership. Either way- I still had a lovely time and miss all of you dearly <3
If you have any photos of Eight or Times please do show me! http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20146668/
I would love to see~
WOW my area just had a blackout in between writing up this journal for like 10 minutes. That was interesting
Anyway hope you all are well <3 Trying to get back into art and will look into fursuit commission slots sometime soon.
-Eight
Hectic, but overall awesome!
I had the best time hanging out with my boyfriend and my friends- and I was surprised by just how many people recognised me/my suit! You guys are the best and are all so nice <3
I do believe the con could have been organised a bit better. There weren't many interesting panels and the fursuit games weren't coordinated well;; (if you got out at all, you couldn't participate in any of the next games! Ouch!)
If they had promoted the dance comp, I probably would have joined in-- but I didn't know about it or how to sign up. ;w; I was told they were having trouble with numbers/participation in the comp. They need to advertise it more!
I'm hoping next year will be better as I know FurDu recently changed ownership. Either way- I still had a lovely time and miss all of you dearly <3
If you have any photos of Eight or Times please do show me! http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20146668/
I would love to see~
WOW my area just had a blackout in between writing up this journal for like 10 minutes. That was interesting
Anyway hope you all are well <3 Trying to get back into art and will look into fursuit commission slots sometime soon.
-Eight
FurDu 2016 meme~
Posted 9 years agoAHH
furdu is almost here! So freakin hyped <3
Where are you staying?
The con hotel~
Who are you rooming with?
paramedicoyote
eagleironic
riorioriorio
What day are you getting there and what day are you leaving?
Flying in on the 26th and leaving on the 31st <3
Who will you mostly hang out with during the convention?
Mah swag squad
paramedicoyote
riorioriorio
eagleironic
d-aiku
Anyone you're looking to meet up with?
Everyoneee <3 and my commissioners for them badges heh, come find me and grab em off me as soon as you can!
Where/how can I find you?
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20052142/ Tiny brunette with a very tall boyfriend or a giant green dog with said orange coyote
If you have a significant other, will that person be there?
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas <3
paramedicoyote
How old are you?
19
How tall are you?
5ā2ā
What is your gender/preferred pronouns?
Female~ so she/her
What do you look like?
Swaglord 5000
jk jk
This: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20052142/
What do you prefer to be called?
Eight
Will you have any fursuits?
I will have my Eight fullsuit! I donāt think Iāll be bringing Pixel or Umbreon to this con.
Can I touch you?
Only in suit~ but out of suit hugs are okay. Nothing further though ^^
paramedicoyote might bite ya
Can I talk to you?
Yaaaaaaaaas :D
Can I take pictures of you?
Absolutely~
Can I visit your room?
Only if we know you and invite you
Can I buy you drinks?
No thanks~
Can I hug or snuggle you?
Hugs are fine, snuggles are weird!
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
If we know you, sure! 8D If youāre unsure, just ask ^^
Is there anything you don't do?
Anything weird? xD idk, strange question
Are you attending any panels?
Not sure yet! But definitely the fursuit games at least!
Do you go to parties?
Again, not sure!
What should I not do around you?
Donāt pull my tail or try to jump me, thanks!
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Probs just shout EIGHT or 8BIT
What is/are your goal(s) for this convention?
Suit a lot and have the best time ever with my friends and boyfriend <3
IāM SO FAKIN PUMPED
furdu is almost here! So freakin hyped <3Where are you staying?
The con hotel~
Who are you rooming with?
paramedicoyote
eagleironic
riorioriorioWhat day are you getting there and what day are you leaving?
Flying in on the 26th and leaving on the 31st <3
Who will you mostly hang out with during the convention?
Mah swag squad
paramedicoyote
riorioriorio
eagleironic
d-aikuAnyone you're looking to meet up with?
Everyoneee <3 and my commissioners for them badges heh, come find me and grab em off me as soon as you can!
Where/how can I find you?
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20052142/ Tiny brunette with a very tall boyfriend or a giant green dog with said orange coyote
If you have a significant other, will that person be there?
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas <3
paramedicoyoteHow old are you?
19
How tall are you?
5ā2ā
What is your gender/preferred pronouns?
Female~ so she/her
What do you look like?
Swaglord 5000
jk jk
This: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20052142/
What do you prefer to be called?
Eight
Will you have any fursuits?
I will have my Eight fullsuit! I donāt think Iāll be bringing Pixel or Umbreon to this con.
Can I touch you?
Only in suit~ but out of suit hugs are okay. Nothing further though ^^
paramedicoyote might bite yaCan I talk to you?
Yaaaaaaaaas :D
Can I take pictures of you?
Absolutely~
Can I visit your room?
Only if we know you and invite you
Can I buy you drinks?
No thanks~
Can I hug or snuggle you?
Hugs are fine, snuggles are weird!
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
If we know you, sure! 8D If youāre unsure, just ask ^^
Is there anything you don't do?
Anything weird? xD idk, strange question
Are you attending any panels?
Not sure yet! But definitely the fursuit games at least!
Do you go to parties?
Again, not sure!
What should I not do around you?
Donāt pull my tail or try to jump me, thanks!
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Probs just shout EIGHT or 8BIT
What is/are your goal(s) for this convention?
Suit a lot and have the best time ever with my friends and boyfriend <3
IāM SO FAKIN PUMPED
SHE LIIIIIIIIIVES
Posted 9 years ago
Guess who's back
Back again
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Updates on my cat and other stuff!
Posted 9 years agoHello!
Hope you are all doing well :D
Pocket's doing great, she had her surgery around two weeks ago and had been on medication- but no side effects we were worried about have come up so it seems like she's all good ^^
Here's a picture of her when she just got back from the vet with her little purple bandage on~ http://sta.sh/0s1nhlxekg
Thanks so much for all your good luck wishes and commissions! They all helped a lot ^^
I have completed all of the hanging badges I was commissioned for, and now it's on to the rest of the comms.
I hope to get them done soon, but I also just got a new job so I have less time than I used to! Working as hard as I can, thank you so much for your patience <3 it is much appreciated.
ALSO FURDU IS IN TWO WEEKS HOLY SHIIIIIIIT
THE HYPE IS REAL
All the commissions I have left to do are listed down below. Do let me know if I've missed anyone <3
Have an awesome weekend everyone!
-Eight
Current commission que:
-honeypup hanging badge - paid DONE
-450angeldragons hanging badge - paid DONE
-riorioriorio hanging badge - paid DONE
-kabash hanging badge - paid DONE
-Vortex_Kyuusoku hanging badge - paid DONE
-zigzag_ad hanging badge - paid DONE
-kyoko~chan hanging badge - paid DONE
-dubzpixelpaws hanging badge - paid DONE
-paramedicoyote hanging badge - paid DONE
-drift995 custom chibi - paid DONE
-drift955 cell shaded badge - paid DONE
- LeftyilPonderosa reference sheet - paid
- paramedicoyote reference sheet - paid
-Drift995 FurDu badge - paid DONE
-riorioriorio FurDu badge1 - paid DONE
-riorioriorio FurDu badge2 - paid DONE
- paramedicoyote FurDu badge - paid
-Eastern.Dragon.Studios FurDu badge1 DONE
- Eastern.Dragon.Studios FurDu badge2
- LeftyilPonderosa Furdu badge
-Surprise 1 DONE
- Surprise 2
Hope you are all doing well :D
Pocket's doing great, she had her surgery around two weeks ago and had been on medication- but no side effects we were worried about have come up so it seems like she's all good ^^
Here's a picture of her when she just got back from the vet with her little purple bandage on~ http://sta.sh/0s1nhlxekg
Thanks so much for all your good luck wishes and commissions! They all helped a lot ^^
I have completed all of the hanging badges I was commissioned for, and now it's on to the rest of the comms.
I hope to get them done soon, but I also just got a new job so I have less time than I used to! Working as hard as I can, thank you so much for your patience <3 it is much appreciated.
ALSO FURDU IS IN TWO WEEKS HOLY SHIIIIIIIT
THE HYPE IS REAL
All the commissions I have left to do are listed down below. Do let me know if I've missed anyone <3
Have an awesome weekend everyone!
-Eight
Current commission que:
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- LeftyilPonderosa reference sheet - paid
- paramedicoyote reference sheet - paid
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- paramedicoyote FurDu badge - paid
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- Eastern.Dragon.Studios FurDu badge2
- LeftyilPonderosa Furdu badge
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- Surprise 2
CLOSED FOR COMMISSIONS -(coms for my cat's surgery)
Posted 9 years agoHey guys!
So unfortunately one of my cats, Pocket, has to go into the vet for surgery tomorrow.
Anyway, she has a growth in her ear that is interfering with her well-being. Whilst it is not immediately life threatening, it needs to be removed so that it doesn't become as such.
I love my pets and I do anything for them, but the vet care will cost upwards of $500.
So I'm going to open up for some commissions!
I would greatly prefer to mostly take on Hanging badges.
Examples:
- http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17120467/
- http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17129495/
- http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17129495/
One custom hanging badge of your character will cost just 15 usd. (more complicated characters that require more alterations to the base will cost 18 to 20 usd)
I am as of yet unsure how many slots I will take on. But what commissions I do take on I will strive to complete as fast as I can. Here is my TOS: http://8bit-works.weebly.com/art-te.....f-service.html
If you'd like to commission something else other than a hanging badge, just note me!
All other commission styles and prices are listed here: http://8bit-works.weebly.com/pricing.html
Thanks so much for reading! I would greatly appreciate any spreading of the word. Thank you <3
-Eight
Current commission que:
-honeypup hanging badge - paid DONE
-450angeldragons hanging badge - paid DONE
-riorioriorio hanging badge - paid DONE
-kabash hanging badge - paid DONE
-Vortex_Kyuusoku hanging badge - paid DONE
- LeftyilPonderosa reference sheet -paid
- paramedicoyote hanging badge - paid
- paramedicoyote reference sheet - paid
- drift995 custom chibi - paid
- drift955 cell shaded badge - paid
-kyoko~chan hanging badge - paid DONE
- dubzpixelpaws hanging badge - paid
- whispur hanging badge
-zigzag_ad hanging badge - paid DONE
So unfortunately one of my cats, Pocket, has to go into the vet for surgery tomorrow.
Picture of Pocket: http://sta.sh/01m2j4h0otgu
I've had pocket for about 7 years now and she is the sweetest little thing. Smaller than the average cat but will nuzzle you to death with affection. She's named Pocket because one of our other grey cats is named Lint. Pocket and Lint.
The last picture in that little compilation is a photo of Pocket in a Pocket back when she was a kitten <3 Since she gave birth to the kittens pictured in the lower left she has been desexed of course.Anyway, she has a growth in her ear that is interfering with her well-being. Whilst it is not immediately life threatening, it needs to be removed so that it doesn't become as such.
I love my pets and I do anything for them, but the vet care will cost upwards of $500.
So I'm going to open up for some commissions!
I would greatly prefer to mostly take on Hanging badges.
Examples:
- http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17120467/
- http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17129495/
- http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17129495/
One custom hanging badge of your character will cost just 15 usd. (more complicated characters that require more alterations to the base will cost 18 to 20 usd)
I am as of yet unsure how many slots I will take on. But what commissions I do take on I will strive to complete as fast as I can. Here is my TOS: http://8bit-works.weebly.com/art-te.....f-service.html
If you'd like to commission something else other than a hanging badge, just note me!
All other commission styles and prices are listed here: http://8bit-works.weebly.com/pricing.html
Thanks so much for reading! I would greatly appreciate any spreading of the word. Thank you <3
-Eight
Current commission que:
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- LeftyilPonderosa reference sheet -paid
- paramedicoyote hanging badge - paid
- paramedicoyote reference sheet - paid
- drift995 custom chibi - paid
- drift955 cell shaded badge - paid
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- dubzpixelpaws hanging badge - paid
- whispur hanging badge
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Made a twitter account! @8Bit_Works
Posted 9 years agoI finally gave in and made one! Follow me there for mostly fursuit wips and adventures etc, but probably an art wip or two once in a while. I will also be posting commission updates and announcements when I open up for slots.
I hope that I can actually remember to use it-- it might take me a little while to get into it though!
https://twitter.com/8Bit_Works
If there is anything you'd like me to post about specifically just let me know~ I'll try to be at least a little more active on there than I am here with wips.
Hope you're all doing well! <33
-Eight
Birthdayyy~ I turn 19 today!
Posted 10 years agoWow so another year has passed and I'm still a derp. xD
Thanks for sticking with me guys :D I know I vanish from time to time submission wise but I am almost always here reading messages and checking other people's art posts.
I've been actively uploading stuff to FA for about 2 years now and I have just over 2000 watchers! Can't thank you guys enough for supporting me <3 Wouldn't be the artist or the person I am today without you guys.
19 is of course my last year of being a teeeeeeeeen so I'd better make the most of it right~
Be safe everyone and have an awesome day <3
-Eight
Confurgence is over- miss you guys already <3
Posted 10 years ago
confurgenceWow. I had an awesome time- and it is all thanks to these lovely people
dorchette
furtitude
eagleironic
screaming-cayote
black-spectre
d-aiku and
riorioriorio as well as every other person who came and said hi <33 I held my first ever panel (PokeFurs on Saturday) with Emma and Cas and that went down great as well! Thanks so much to everyone who came to that. I was so nervous heh.But yeah-
Friday was great, Saturday was better, and Sunday was the best.
I have a few stories from this con I could share but I'll choose one of my faves. In the evening, the squad decided we should get some fursuit photos along the Yarra River around sunset since screaming-cayote and eagleironic are both excellent photographers.
So we all suited up (despite the heat) and toddled outside. The whole photoshoot was so fun, and I'll have a million photos to share later on. Long trip short I thought a pole was a tree, fell off a fence, was tempted to jump into said river, and was literally scooped up off my feet by screaming-cayote and carried a bit of the way back to the hotel (Tim used to be a track runner and is fit as hell. I'm a freakin' princess lmao)
It was dorchette's first time suiting as well! She borrowed parts of my Umbreon suit to wear as a partial.
On the way back from the photoshoot the last Rave/dance party of the con was in full swing. They had that bass pumping and I could not resist. They had a circle going on, and people on the edges of the circle cheering on those dancing in the middle. When I got there the last person had just finished and people were egging me on to enter the middle.
...So I did.
https://youtu.be/uD2i_RrfFrU?t=347 <- Watch it here.
My god I have always wanted to do that. Scratch that off the goals list.
I danced my little heart out and I went ham. <3
All this in a full fursuit.
Never go full ham- as soon as I started to slow down and I had finished my little bit I had to rush to exit the circle then rip my fursuit head off and take a breather. Almost passed out.
But naaahh after a rest in the hotel room and some babying by my friends I was totally fine xD
But yeah overall it was a brilliant time <33
I love my fur-squad so much and I can't wait to see them all again soon. Hopefully at FurDu!! Wink wink nudge nudge
Remember kids, if you die in Australia you die in real life.
-Eight
CONFURGENCE 2016 MEME
Posted 10 years agoIf you're going to Confurgence, let me know!
I STILL HAVE SO MUCH STUFF TO DO AGH. Took a break and decided to fill this in in the mean time. RIGHT BACK TO WORK.
Wish me luck that I get all this done before Friday- imma need it.
Again, If you're going to Confurgence, do let me know~! ^^
-Eight
Arrival and Departure:
I will be getting to the con with
dorchette at about 11 or so on Friday! Similar times on Saturday and Sunday as well.
Staying at:
Homeee. I'll make my own way in each day.
Mode of Transportation:
Tram or driving.
Major Plans at the Con:
Fursuit a ton, handout business cards if they get printed in time, just have a buttload of fun <3
Who will you hang out with during the convention?
Happy to chat to anyone :D but I will mostly be with
dorchette
Black-Spectre
furtitude
eagleironic
screaming-cayote --maybe
d-aiku and
riorioriorio as well!
Fursuit(s):
Eight (2016 version), Umbreon and possibly Pixel!
Are you fursuiting?
YES. I adore suiting. I want to suit as much as possible without dying.
How best to find me:
Look for the fluffy BRIGHT GREEN doge. I'm a very energetic suiter so just look for someone who's bouncing off the walls. That's probably me.
Are there any panels/events you might be attending?
Not sure about visiting other panels, but I am running one! I'm running the PokeFurs panel from 12:00 till 1:30 on the Saturday. I'm running it with
furtitude and
eagleironic
I will also definitely be in the Fursuit games and walking in the fursuit parade.
Drink:
Nah mate.
Smoke:
Hell no. And if you do smoke, please don't come anywhere near my suits when you have a lit cigarette. Cig smoke smell (or other smoke smell) does not come out of faux fur.
Hugs:
Only in suit and if you ask first! And please be gentle. I know suiters are cute but there are people inside :'D tight hugs hurt.
Can I touch you?
You can hug me if you ask, but please don't pet me, pull my tail or touch me in any other way- thanks!
Talk:
Sure you can come up and chat to me at any time :D When in suit I tend not to talk as to be in character- but I will speak if you ask me a question even if I'm in suit-- unless around a kid.
What is your gender?
Female~
How tall are you?
5'2"
I AM SMOL.
I'm taller in suit though lmao. My ears add much needed height.
Are you nice?
Absolutely! Don't be afraid to come up to me and say hello!
Do you like parties?
DEPENDS. I wouldn't go to any that involve smoking, drugs or drinking.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Call out EIGHT and I'll probs turn around. Just wave and stuff :D
Can I ask you to dance with me during the dances?
Absolutely! Just no creepy stuff.
Can I buy breakfast, lunch, or dinner sometime?
Ahhhh probably not- sorry! I'm a bit hesitant about that sort of thing.
Can I take a picture of you?
In suit? Absolutely <33 I love pictures.
Wanna' take a photo of me too if I'm suiting?
I might not have a camera on me but if I do, sure!I STILL HAVE SO MUCH STUFF TO DO AGH. Took a break and decided to fill this in in the mean time. RIGHT BACK TO WORK.
Wish me luck that I get all this done before Friday- imma need it.
Again, If you're going to Confurgence, do let me know~! ^^
-Eight
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