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General | Posted 11 years agoWorking at CFX has its perks.
Looks like in addition to making 250 masks for the walking dead escape, the painters at CFX will also be doing the make up for the Baton Rouge and Houston tour of The Walking Dead Escape.
I will be among the painters. =D
This is all at once exciting and nerve-racking because so many people will be coming through needing make up. This is a new experience for all of us so I think we are all feeling the pressure.
The Baton Rouge event is tomorrow, and the Friday we are getting on a bus and heading to Houston to work the event there Saturday night. Maybe I will see you there!
Looks like in addition to making 250 masks for the walking dead escape, the painters at CFX will also be doing the make up for the Baton Rouge and Houston tour of The Walking Dead Escape.
I will be among the painters. =D
This is all at once exciting and nerve-racking because so many people will be coming through needing make up. This is a new experience for all of us so I think we are all feeling the pressure.
The Baton Rouge event is tomorrow, and the Friday we are getting on a bus and heading to Houston to work the event there Saturday night. Maybe I will see you there!
BIG things for CFX!!
General | Posted 11 years agoWe can finally announce one of the big events we've had to keep secret until now!
CFX is working with Skybound (the comic imprint for the Walking Dead comic) to bring you The Walking Dead Escape, an interactive zombie experience that allows participants to play the role of spectator, survivor, or undead walker!
The Escape starts in Baton Rouge on April 24!
http://www.225batonrouge.com/4012014/Prepare_to_Escape
ALSO!!
We now have OFFICIAL liscensing for Game of Thrones White Walkers!
You know CFX has been very busy with the upcoming The Walking Dead Escape tour kicking off in Baton Rouge on Apr 24th - but if life wasn't busy enough, CFX is in the news again.
http://www.225batonrouge.com/4072014/HBO_taps_CFX_in_Game_of_Thrones_licensing_deal
In addition, I had a huge ass journal already typed up but when I left this page to gather those links something happened and it was erased.... LONG STORY SHORT is that I will be beginning training in painting next week!!
I am ecstatic because I have only been at this job for just under three months andnim have already learned patching, trimming AND seaming in that time and now I am about to start painting, which is where I figured that I'd end up eventually, but not in three months! Woah! Two weeks ago I was called into the office where the HR manager informed me that I was the fastest growing employee they think they'd ever seen and then she gave me a raise and an hour long massage certificate for being so awesome. XD
So anyway, what all this amounts to is LOTS of overtime work for us since we are pumping out those TWD masks. I think we will be working 6-10s until this is over.
I know I'm not SUPER active on here anyway but you can expect me not to post anything for a while. Karma is beig amazing to me. I love my job. My life is awesome! =D
If you want to check out our website it's compositeeffects.com.
We just released our new line of masks!
YAY
CFX is working with Skybound (the comic imprint for the Walking Dead comic) to bring you The Walking Dead Escape, an interactive zombie experience that allows participants to play the role of spectator, survivor, or undead walker!
The Escape starts in Baton Rouge on April 24!
http://www.225batonrouge.com/4012014/Prepare_to_Escape
ALSO!!
We now have OFFICIAL liscensing for Game of Thrones White Walkers!
You know CFX has been very busy with the upcoming The Walking Dead Escape tour kicking off in Baton Rouge on Apr 24th - but if life wasn't busy enough, CFX is in the news again.
http://www.225batonrouge.com/4072014/HBO_taps_CFX_in_Game_of_Thrones_licensing_deal
In addition, I had a huge ass journal already typed up but when I left this page to gather those links something happened and it was erased.... LONG STORY SHORT is that I will be beginning training in painting next week!!
I am ecstatic because I have only been at this job for just under three months andnim have already learned patching, trimming AND seaming in that time and now I am about to start painting, which is where I figured that I'd end up eventually, but not in three months! Woah! Two weeks ago I was called into the office where the HR manager informed me that I was the fastest growing employee they think they'd ever seen and then she gave me a raise and an hour long massage certificate for being so awesome. XD
So anyway, what all this amounts to is LOTS of overtime work for us since we are pumping out those TWD masks. I think we will be working 6-10s until this is over.
I know I'm not SUPER active on here anyway but you can expect me not to post anything for a while. Karma is beig amazing to me. I love my job. My life is awesome! =D
If you want to check out our website it's compositeeffects.com.
We just released our new line of masks!
YAY
That skull art that I've been doing...
General | Posted 11 years agoJust wondering if there would be any interest for customized commissions of skulls.
TFF Heros and Villians
General | Posted 12 years agoLooks like I'll be making it to TFF this year again and will be with Echo and Ralathar as per usual. This years theme is Heros and Villians and I will be sporting my Harley outfit! =D Echo will accompany me as Joker. XD
Damn this is gunna be fun.
In other news, can I just gush a bit about how much I love my job for a second? I found out today that in times of high stress we are allowed to take foam headforms out back and smash their heads with metal pipes if we want as a stress relief. Creature, my Dane, loves it here. He gets all the attention he could ever ask for. Every single one of my coworkers is awesome. It's a "you scratch my back i'll scratch yours" type of environment. Not to mention the silicone masks we produce are INSANE! They are amazingly high qulity. I want one really bad. Lol CFXMasks.com, for those of you interested. Please check us out!
Damn this is gunna be fun.
In other news, can I just gush a bit about how much I love my job for a second? I found out today that in times of high stress we are allowed to take foam headforms out back and smash their heads with metal pipes if we want as a stress relief. Creature, my Dane, loves it here. He gets all the attention he could ever ask for. Every single one of my coworkers is awesome. It's a "you scratch my back i'll scratch yours" type of environment. Not to mention the silicone masks we produce are INSANE! They are amazingly high qulity. I want one really bad. Lol CFXMasks.com, for those of you interested. Please check us out!
2014 hasn't had the best start
General | Posted 12 years agoLast week was one of the most stressful weeks of my life. My gawd.
Monday morning started out with one of the other couriers taking every single key for every single clinic that I needed to get into with him, causing us both to have to drive an hour out of our way to exchange keys making both of us late for our routes. Awesome start to the day. A couple of hours later I found out that Josh's mother had died in her sleep the night before... An unexpected death due to a heart attack that shocked us all. For those of you who don't know, Josh is my ex bf of 5 years. He has been a part of my life for at least the last 7 years though, and the both of us were very close to his mom. Fortunately enough, that day I was working a route in Baton Rouge and was able to get someone to take over for me on the second half of the day so I could rush to his house where I was just in time to see him help the corner load her up in his truck. =[ I've spent a lot of time with you and his family in this past week.
On Tuesday I resumed work and later that afternoon I put in an application to a special-effects company in my area.
On Wednesday I got a call about my application and we set up an interview.
On Thursday another friend who is also affiliated with Josh, was hospitalized for double pneumonia. DOUBLE PNEUMONIA!!! I didn't even know that was a thing.
On Friday I had my interview. The good news is I got the job! The bad news is I will be basically starting over from scratch just to get my foot in the door. I will be taking a monumental pay cut and going back down to about minimum-wage. This job will benefit me in the long run, however, and it will look good on a resume. I expect to be at an entry-level position for about six months before they move me into a department with higher pay and hire another entry-level person.
On Saturday we had the wake. Tears came in waves and a lot of people came out to support us. It was a really long and really hard day. We crossed that threshold between surrealism and realism and I think things are just starting to sink in.
Sunday we visited my friend in the hospital. He is coughing up blood and has been since about Wednesday. He is improving but at a snails pace. But the fact that he is improving is what really matters. we are hoping to see him out of the hospital by Tuesday.
So yeah, happy new year to me. I've dealt with a lot of change in the last week, some for better and some for worse. I have no idea what the rest of the year has in store for me if it held all of this for me within the first week. All i can do is keep my fingers crossed and hope that every thing else I experience will be for the better. We've had our rough patch and financially things are only going to get harder for me. But I'm hoping that I can keep my head above the water. Not like I have much choice.
I have had a couple of friends that it had a bit of a rough start to this year as well. It seems like it started a little bit rocky for everybody. I hope you guys are doing well and having an easy time of things. Good luck to you and all that is to come in the new year.
Monday morning started out with one of the other couriers taking every single key for every single clinic that I needed to get into with him, causing us both to have to drive an hour out of our way to exchange keys making both of us late for our routes. Awesome start to the day. A couple of hours later I found out that Josh's mother had died in her sleep the night before... An unexpected death due to a heart attack that shocked us all. For those of you who don't know, Josh is my ex bf of 5 years. He has been a part of my life for at least the last 7 years though, and the both of us were very close to his mom. Fortunately enough, that day I was working a route in Baton Rouge and was able to get someone to take over for me on the second half of the day so I could rush to his house where I was just in time to see him help the corner load her up in his truck. =[ I've spent a lot of time with you and his family in this past week.
On Tuesday I resumed work and later that afternoon I put in an application to a special-effects company in my area.
On Wednesday I got a call about my application and we set up an interview.
On Thursday another friend who is also affiliated with Josh, was hospitalized for double pneumonia. DOUBLE PNEUMONIA!!! I didn't even know that was a thing.
On Friday I had my interview. The good news is I got the job! The bad news is I will be basically starting over from scratch just to get my foot in the door. I will be taking a monumental pay cut and going back down to about minimum-wage. This job will benefit me in the long run, however, and it will look good on a resume. I expect to be at an entry-level position for about six months before they move me into a department with higher pay and hire another entry-level person.
On Saturday we had the wake. Tears came in waves and a lot of people came out to support us. It was a really long and really hard day. We crossed that threshold between surrealism and realism and I think things are just starting to sink in.
Sunday we visited my friend in the hospital. He is coughing up blood and has been since about Wednesday. He is improving but at a snails pace. But the fact that he is improving is what really matters. we are hoping to see him out of the hospital by Tuesday.
So yeah, happy new year to me. I've dealt with a lot of change in the last week, some for better and some for worse. I have no idea what the rest of the year has in store for me if it held all of this for me within the first week. All i can do is keep my fingers crossed and hope that every thing else I experience will be for the better. We've had our rough patch and financially things are only going to get harder for me. But I'm hoping that I can keep my head above the water. Not like I have much choice.
I have had a couple of friends that it had a bit of a rough start to this year as well. It seems like it started a little bit rocky for everybody. I hope you guys are doing well and having an easy time of things. Good luck to you and all that is to come in the new year.
Turkey Day
General | Posted 12 years agoHappy!
Bump
General | Posted 12 years agoJust bumping down my other journal.
Another friend lost..
General | Posted 12 years agoIf any of you read my last journal, you would know that I lost one of my 17 year old dogs, Sandy. I was concerned that his passing would cause Max, my other 17 year old dog, (my first dog, MY baby) to start to deteriorate....and I'm sad to inform you that I was right...
He started to go downhill about a week after the passing of Sandy, losing some control in his back legs and bowels, but we got him on some GI tract medication and he showed improvement. He was off the medicine and walking around swiftly like normal and I was happy with his progress, until about 12 midnight last Sunday, I heard an alarmed cry from my mom in the livingroom. I ran out to find her holding Max as he was having what looked like a seizure. After it passed we didn't know what to do. It was the middle of the night, this has never happened before and about 30 minutes after he seized he was up and walking around again. Mom and I traded off watches and she went to bed and I stayed with him for the next 2 hours. He never had another seizure and I had to get some work done so I came back to my room to paint. I left my door open in case he wanted to come back with me and so I could hear anything that went on in the livingroom. at about 3:30 AM I heard a *THUMP* and I ran out of my room to find him. He was standing in the kitchen facing the back door. I asked him if he wanted to go outside and opened the door and he walked outside, stood there for a minute and then walked back inside. He was acting a little strange and looked like he was walking in circles only to the right. He was already going blind and deaf from old age but it had seemed to me that after his seizure at midnight that he lost almost all vision and was walking around bumping into everything. But it was much worse now than it was before so I was following him around and catching his head before he ran it into anything. About 4 am he fell into a second seizure, and then a 3rd, and then a 4th. I woke mom and we rushed him to the vet where they gave him Valium to stop a 5th seizure that came on. The doc told us that seizures in a dog his age was.... not good, to say the least, and that 9 times out of 10 its a brain tumor.
Come 6:30 am we transferred him over to our normal vet and they watched him throughout the day. If he stopped seizing they were going to send us home with some anti-seizure medication, but if he didn't, then we were going to have to have "the talk" about letting him go... I hadn't slept all night so I came home to get some rest and about 2 pm I awoke to news that he was still seizing and there was probably no hope that he was going to stop...
We made the call, but my mom and my brother wanted to be there in the end, so we had to wait until they got off work. So while we waited I went up to the vet and sat with him for several hours before they showed up. As soon as I walked in the door he became vocal. Not barking, but more "crying". =[ He hasn't made any noise in years and hadn't all day and so I know he knew that I was there. I crawled in the kennel with him and talked to him and petted him for hours, dreading when everyone would show up because I knew that would be it.
He didnt fight or struggle. I feel like he welcomed it. He was ready. More ready than I was. I'm really torn up that he had to go but more than anything I'm sad that he had such a rough time before he passed. It happened so quickly. Not even 24 hours. It caught us so off guard because he showed no signs of problems before and only seemed to be getting better... Maybe he always knew it was coming..I held him for the entire time and the hardest part was letting him go and walking out the door knowing that I would never see his face again.... =[
The house feels so empty now and every time I come home its a constant reminder that hes not here anymore. I miss him like mad.
He started to go downhill about a week after the passing of Sandy, losing some control in his back legs and bowels, but we got him on some GI tract medication and he showed improvement. He was off the medicine and walking around swiftly like normal and I was happy with his progress, until about 12 midnight last Sunday, I heard an alarmed cry from my mom in the livingroom. I ran out to find her holding Max as he was having what looked like a seizure. After it passed we didn't know what to do. It was the middle of the night, this has never happened before and about 30 minutes after he seized he was up and walking around again. Mom and I traded off watches and she went to bed and I stayed with him for the next 2 hours. He never had another seizure and I had to get some work done so I came back to my room to paint. I left my door open in case he wanted to come back with me and so I could hear anything that went on in the livingroom. at about 3:30 AM I heard a *THUMP* and I ran out of my room to find him. He was standing in the kitchen facing the back door. I asked him if he wanted to go outside and opened the door and he walked outside, stood there for a minute and then walked back inside. He was acting a little strange and looked like he was walking in circles only to the right. He was already going blind and deaf from old age but it had seemed to me that after his seizure at midnight that he lost almost all vision and was walking around bumping into everything. But it was much worse now than it was before so I was following him around and catching his head before he ran it into anything. About 4 am he fell into a second seizure, and then a 3rd, and then a 4th. I woke mom and we rushed him to the vet where they gave him Valium to stop a 5th seizure that came on. The doc told us that seizures in a dog his age was.... not good, to say the least, and that 9 times out of 10 its a brain tumor.
Come 6:30 am we transferred him over to our normal vet and they watched him throughout the day. If he stopped seizing they were going to send us home with some anti-seizure medication, but if he didn't, then we were going to have to have "the talk" about letting him go... I hadn't slept all night so I came home to get some rest and about 2 pm I awoke to news that he was still seizing and there was probably no hope that he was going to stop...
We made the call, but my mom and my brother wanted to be there in the end, so we had to wait until they got off work. So while we waited I went up to the vet and sat with him for several hours before they showed up. As soon as I walked in the door he became vocal. Not barking, but more "crying". =[ He hasn't made any noise in years and hadn't all day and so I know he knew that I was there. I crawled in the kennel with him and talked to him and petted him for hours, dreading when everyone would show up because I knew that would be it.
He didnt fight or struggle. I feel like he welcomed it. He was ready. More ready than I was. I'm really torn up that he had to go but more than anything I'm sad that he had such a rough time before he passed. It happened so quickly. Not even 24 hours. It caught us so off guard because he showed no signs of problems before and only seemed to be getting better... Maybe he always knew it was coming..I held him for the entire time and the hardest part was letting him go and walking out the door knowing that I would never see his face again.... =[
The house feels so empty now and every time I come home its a constant reminder that hes not here anymore. I miss him like mad.
Goodbye Old Friend..
General | Posted 12 years agoToday my mother and I had to make the hard decision to let one of our 17 year old dogs go (Sandy). I'm sure that many of you know this pain already. I was holding him when he left. I think that even though the decision wasn't an easy one, it was the best one for him. He couldn't even walk anymore and was just in constant pain and on all kinds of medication...
I think I'm also scared now that one of them is gone, the other will begin to deteriorate...This terrifies me. He is even older than the one we had to let go today, but he seems to be doing so much better than Sandy was....and now I'm scared that he will stop trying because his lifelong friend has disappeared..
The last few days have been really rough... I just... want to crawl in a hole and hide away for a while.
I think I'm also scared now that one of them is gone, the other will begin to deteriorate...This terrifies me. He is even older than the one we had to let go today, but he seems to be doing so much better than Sandy was....and now I'm scared that he will stop trying because his lifelong friend has disappeared..
The last few days have been really rough... I just... want to crawl in a hole and hide away for a while.
My snake jumps.. Is this normal behavior?
General | Posted 12 years agoEvery so often Loki (My Red Tailed Boa) will jump. She doesn't retract back like as if she were spooked, it's more like a hiccup type of jumping. Or like if someone were to poke a person and startle them.
Gradient temp in the tank is 80-90 so she can't be cold. Shes only done this twice that I have seen. She eats fine and is acting fairly normal. She has been pretty active lately but other than that has exhibited no abnormal behavior.
Has anyone else witnessed their snake jump for no reason??
EFIT: She just vibrated her head against the tank.. It was SUPER fast. It sounded like a bee or fly wings for like a 1/4 a second. I'm pretty sure it was the same type of "hiccup" jump as before, except that this time she was facing me instead of away from me and I could see her head. I'm beginning to really worry about her and have contacted a friend of mine who rescues snakes and has been dealing with them for years to see if he has ever seen this/knows what it could be, but he is sleeping so I will have to contact him tomorrow.. I've also begun the search for an exotics vet in my area.
Gradient temp in the tank is 80-90 so she can't be cold. Shes only done this twice that I have seen. She eats fine and is acting fairly normal. She has been pretty active lately but other than that has exhibited no abnormal behavior.
Has anyone else witnessed their snake jump for no reason??
EFIT: She just vibrated her head against the tank.. It was SUPER fast. It sounded like a bee or fly wings for like a 1/4 a second. I'm pretty sure it was the same type of "hiccup" jump as before, except that this time she was facing me instead of away from me and I could see her head. I'm beginning to really worry about her and have contacted a friend of mine who rescues snakes and has been dealing with them for years to see if he has ever seen this/knows what it could be, but he is sleeping so I will have to contact him tomorrow.. I've also begun the search for an exotics vet in my area.
TFF! (Who will I see there??)
General | Posted 13 years agoTexas Furry Fiesta is right around the corner! I will be attending with two good friends of mine but making the drive alone.
Will anyone else be going?
I spent ALLLLLLLLL of my time there last year in the artists alley and I never really got to experience the con! This year I vow to let the good times roll!
Will anyone else be going?
I spent ALLLLLLLLL of my time there last year in the artists alley and I never really got to experience the con! This year I vow to let the good times roll!
My birthday is coming up!
General | Posted 13 years agoOn Tuesday I will be 25! Where has life gone? Woa!
So I graduated a few months ago and have taken so much advantage of not HAVING to draw that I just haven't... and now I have art block!
Give me some suggestions, post your refs and maybe I will get out a pencil tonight and see what I can doodle up. I am not promising anyone anything. But if it strikes my fancy, you may just get a freebie.
So I graduated a few months ago and have taken so much advantage of not HAVING to draw that I just haven't... and now I have art block!
Give me some suggestions, post your refs and maybe I will get out a pencil tonight and see what I can doodle up. I am not promising anyone anything. But if it strikes my fancy, you may just get a freebie.
Having a bit of a financial conundrum. Commissions!
General | Posted 13 years agoI have taken on my cell phone bill after the breakup because I wasn't comfortable letting him continue to pay it. For some ungodly reason its $120/mo with is outrageous for a phone. X[
Our electricity bill last month was $285 which is INSANE for our 900 sq ft apartment.
And I got a speeding ticket because I wasn't paying attention to how fast I was going, so theres another $150.
I am working at the restaurant a lot, but its been slow lately. (I made $28 whole dollars tonight.)
All this in one month has just about crippled me financially, so i'd like to take a few commissions to help out.
I'll be opening up for traditional commissions. (I am willing to mail these out as long as you agree to pay Shipping)
Payment before work on commission begins.
I'd like to take traditional SKETCHES for $10-15 each depending on complexity of character.
EXAMPLES
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7520676/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3686573/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3686530/
And WATERCOLOR, which will be on half a piece of heavy watercolor paper which is equivalent to 6x9. These will start at $40 and price will vary heavily on detail and amount buyer desires. Ask for a quote if you are unsure.
EXAMPLES
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6528992/ ($40)
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7932847/ ($60-70)
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6535842/ ($40)
Our electricity bill last month was $285 which is INSANE for our 900 sq ft apartment.
And I got a speeding ticket because I wasn't paying attention to how fast I was going, so theres another $150.
I am working at the restaurant a lot, but its been slow lately. (I made $28 whole dollars tonight.)
All this in one month has just about crippled me financially, so i'd like to take a few commissions to help out.
I'll be opening up for traditional commissions. (I am willing to mail these out as long as you agree to pay Shipping)
Payment before work on commission begins.
I'd like to take traditional SKETCHES for $10-15 each depending on complexity of character.
EXAMPLES
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7520676/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3686573/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3686530/
And WATERCOLOR, which will be on half a piece of heavy watercolor paper which is equivalent to 6x9. These will start at $40 and price will vary heavily on detail and amount buyer desires. Ask for a quote if you are unsure.
EXAMPLES
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6528992/ ($40)
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7932847/ ($60-70)
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6535842/ ($40)
4 1/2 years, gone.
General | Posted 13 years agoI had to end my 4 1/2 year relationship yesterday because I realized that we were two different people who wanted two different things out of life.... I couldn't fully be myself around him and thats very important to me. Live happy or live alone.....
But that doesnt make this hurt any less.....
It was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Especially when he kept telling me that he didnt understand. I hurt so much thinking of how much I hurt him. It breaks my heart....And I'm so sorry that it had to be this way.
The shell I'm wearing is fragile and it cracks at random intervals throughout the day. I feel terrible. I still love him very much. It's just not right for me right now....
And I just.....
fuck
But that doesnt make this hurt any less.....
It was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Especially when he kept telling me that he didnt understand. I hurt so much thinking of how much I hurt him. It breaks my heart....And I'm so sorry that it had to be this way.
The shell I'm wearing is fragile and it cracks at random intervals throughout the day. I feel terrible. I still love him very much. It's just not right for me right now....
And I just.....
fuck
I'm alive
General | Posted 13 years agoI havent been very active on here at ALL. I miss it but life is taking precedence right now.
I graduated a month ago. I've been trying to get all kinds of things in order since then. Resume, Job opportunities, work for the school etc. Visiting with family who want to congratulate me.
My 4.5 year relationship is on the rocks and I'm trying to figure out what I want right now. I've been pretty depressed resulting in not a lot of drawing but a lot of chilling with a friend in order to have something to keep my brain occupied other than my relationship problems. This is probably the biggest factor of my unproductiveness.
Anyway. I'd like to do some more drawing. Maybe I can get in the groove of something that will make life leave me alone for a little bit.
I'm also thinking of getting some tattoos. I will. I just have to go price them and wait.... because my boyfriend wants to be present for my first one. So..
Anyway, Thats it for now.
I graduated a month ago. I've been trying to get all kinds of things in order since then. Resume, Job opportunities, work for the school etc. Visiting with family who want to congratulate me.
My 4.5 year relationship is on the rocks and I'm trying to figure out what I want right now. I've been pretty depressed resulting in not a lot of drawing but a lot of chilling with a friend in order to have something to keep my brain occupied other than my relationship problems. This is probably the biggest factor of my unproductiveness.
Anyway. I'd like to do some more drawing. Maybe I can get in the groove of something that will make life leave me alone for a little bit.
I'm also thinking of getting some tattoos. I will. I just have to go price them and wait.... because my boyfriend wants to be present for my first one. So..
Anyway, Thats it for now.
FINALLY GRADUATING!!
General | Posted 13 years agoIts about damn time! After 6 years of college, I'm finally walking across that stage and getting a BFA Diploma next weekend!
I'm exited about it, but it doesn't feel quite real yet. Hasn't really hit me that this is it. The End. No more college.
I havent NOT been in some form of school for the last 20 years. I'm not sure what I'll do with myself without it.......
Now I have to get a real life. I guess I'm just going to throw my resumes at everyone and hope that someone good picks one up. =x
I'd freaking LOVE to do some concept design and illustration for games or movies. Thats where I'd like to take my life at this point.
JOY!
I'm exited about it, but it doesn't feel quite real yet. Hasn't really hit me that this is it. The End. No more college.
I havent NOT been in some form of school for the last 20 years. I'm not sure what I'll do with myself without it.......
Now I have to get a real life. I guess I'm just going to throw my resumes at everyone and hope that someone good picks one up. =x
I'd freaking LOVE to do some concept design and illustration for games or movies. Thats where I'd like to take my life at this point.
JOY!
We depart for FWA tonight!
General | Posted 13 years agoSo I Should probably put some clothes in a suitcase or something.
I'll be with
dingobones!
Find us and say hey!
I'll be with
dingobones! Find us and say hey!
The price of advertising..
General | Posted 13 years agoIn this case, is free arts!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7585365
Comeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7585365
Comeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Relationship meme
General | Posted 13 years agoTagged by dingobones
Copy, paste, fill it out and tag some peeps. Im going to bed after this :P
*How old were you when you had your first relationship?
First REAL relationship? Like 14
*Are you taken/single?
Most definately taken and totally MONOGAMOUS kthnx
*How old were you when you had your first kiss?
hmm...How old were we? 15? lol
*What color is your underwear?
Uhhh....>.>
*Do you like anyone right now?
Im in love :3c
*Miss anyone right now?
Yes of course, the same person that I love.
*Who was the last person you sent a text to?
Muh buddy Echo
*Last person to text you?
Echo
*Last person you saw?
Roomate
*What was the last thing you said to someone?
Its ok, I have to sweep anyway.
*Who is top in your top friends?
Top friends? Like on Myspace? lololol
*Why?
Oh, well in this case, lol
dingobones, 
para, and 
crayola-kitsune Because I have a very extensive history with all of these people. We've been through thick and thin and they all have golden hearts.
*Who do you trust the most in your life?
My mom
*Who do you love most?
There are different kinds of love, but if you are talking about Significant other-wise, My current beaux, Josh, Obviously.
*Ever been in love?
Twice
*Who has hurt you the most?
Toss up between my dad and my Ex. Leaning towards Ex.
*Has a tragedy ever happened in your life?
Who hasn't?
*Are you happy?
yeah
*How many good friends do you have?
I have a close-nit circle of good friends, then beyond that everyone sort of extends into acquaintances.
*Are there some songs you cant listen to because they remind you of someone?
Kinda- Just one. I can listen to it, I just don't care to remember what it reminds me of, so I don't out of choice.
*Have you ever cheated on a partner?
Idk if unwillingly counts.
*Ever been cheated on?
Pretty sure
*Ever been told someone loved you?
yes of course =3
*Ever told someone you loved them and meant it?
So much I wanted to explode with the looooove!
*Not meant it?
Yes, but I told them that I didn't want to say it because I didn't mean it, and they told me that they didn't care, they just wanted me to say it anyway.
*Are you happy with where you are relationship-wise now?
I am =3
*What is your idea of true love?
Respect, affection, friendship, and a bond that stands the test of time. (I'll keep this one, it seems like a good answer. XD)
*When they slip, do you think you can let go the small stuff?
Yeah, so long as they didn't mean it and it doesn't keep happening.
*Do you believe in love at first sight?
nope, thats ludacris. I believe in lust or desire at first sight. Love takes time to form. (<-- This)
*Why or why not?
Because it takes time! Patience dammit! D:< (<--- This still)
*Do you believe that it is best to have a friendship first then love?
100%
*Do you believe that love can be found in bars or is that too much of a risk?
hm, I met my bf when his friends dragged him into the club I worked at. When he saw me he had an insta-crush and he came back every night to see me until I agreed to hang out with them outside of the club. And then a relationship was formed. So I suppose so. =]
*Should people go to bars to find love?
They should do activities centered around their interests. Makes breaking the ice easier than going up to some stranger you know absolutely nothing about. If you like going out to bars on the weekends sure why not. .__. (Hmm, initially I was gunna say no, because most people in bars ARENT looking for love. But this answer has some good points)
*Or should they go to places where people who like what they like hang out?
Yes, they should do that. But if that place happens to be a bar, so be it.
*Should men and women be expecting the other to buy the other gifts?
You should never "expect" anything, but appreciate it when it happens. And you should CERTAINLY try to be nice and buy them something special sometimes too!
*Who should wear the pants in the relationship or should it be a mutual give and take?
Equality, we can both wear pants :> (AGREE!)
*Should chauvinists of either gender be in a relationship?
Maybe together? that'd be funny.
*What is the first thing you notice about a guy/girl?
Body type/Hair
* What excites you about a guy/girl?
personality/clothing style
* What turns you off?
Bad hygeine, unkempt appearance, financial irresponsibility, socially inept, INVASIONOFSPACE
* Who sleeps next to you at night?
Nobody..only pillows... :[ (Cept one night a week, Then, Josh.)
* Have you ever had a long distance relationship?
Yes! And I suppose that the one im in now technically counts as one too?
* Did it work? Why or why not?
Both worked out well. But I happened to be in this one BEFORE it was long distance.
* Have you broken someone's heart?
Yeah, =\ I didn't ever WANT to, but sometimes thats how life is.
* Has your heart been broken?
Of course.... sometimes thats how life is..
* What is your longest relationship?
5 years on and off if that counts.(The other long distance relationship)
4 years solid though. (This one)
* When was your last kiss?
Sunday, when he left my doorstep. =<
Tags? Hmmmmm
cho and 
thetokyofox!
dingobonesCopy, paste, fill it out and tag some peeps. Im going to bed after this :P
*How old were you when you had your first relationship?
First REAL relationship? Like 14
*Are you taken/single?
Most definately taken and totally MONOGAMOUS kthnx
*How old were you when you had your first kiss?
hmm...How old were we? 15? lol
*What color is your underwear?
Uhhh....>.>
*Do you like anyone right now?
Im in love :3c
*Miss anyone right now?
Yes of course, the same person that I love.
*Who was the last person you sent a text to?
Muh buddy Echo
*Last person to text you?
Echo
*Last person you saw?
Roomate
*What was the last thing you said to someone?
Its ok, I have to sweep anyway.
*Who is top in your top friends?
Top friends? Like on Myspace? lololol
*Why?
Oh, well in this case, lol
dingobones, 
para, and 
crayola-kitsune Because I have a very extensive history with all of these people. We've been through thick and thin and they all have golden hearts.*Who do you trust the most in your life?
My mom
*Who do you love most?
There are different kinds of love, but if you are talking about Significant other-wise, My current beaux, Josh, Obviously.
*Ever been in love?
Twice
*Who has hurt you the most?
Toss up between my dad and my Ex. Leaning towards Ex.
*Has a tragedy ever happened in your life?
Who hasn't?
*Are you happy?
yeah
*How many good friends do you have?
I have a close-nit circle of good friends, then beyond that everyone sort of extends into acquaintances.
*Are there some songs you cant listen to because they remind you of someone?
Kinda- Just one. I can listen to it, I just don't care to remember what it reminds me of, so I don't out of choice.
*Have you ever cheated on a partner?
Idk if unwillingly counts.
*Ever been cheated on?
Pretty sure
*Ever been told someone loved you?
yes of course =3
*Ever told someone you loved them and meant it?
So much I wanted to explode with the looooove!
*Not meant it?
Yes, but I told them that I didn't want to say it because I didn't mean it, and they told me that they didn't care, they just wanted me to say it anyway.
*Are you happy with where you are relationship-wise now?
I am =3
*What is your idea of true love?
Respect, affection, friendship, and a bond that stands the test of time. (I'll keep this one, it seems like a good answer. XD)
*When they slip, do you think you can let go the small stuff?
Yeah, so long as they didn't mean it and it doesn't keep happening.
*Do you believe in love at first sight?
nope, thats ludacris. I believe in lust or desire at first sight. Love takes time to form. (<-- This)
*Why or why not?
Because it takes time! Patience dammit! D:< (<--- This still)
*Do you believe that it is best to have a friendship first then love?
100%
*Do you believe that love can be found in bars or is that too much of a risk?
hm, I met my bf when his friends dragged him into the club I worked at. When he saw me he had an insta-crush and he came back every night to see me until I agreed to hang out with them outside of the club. And then a relationship was formed. So I suppose so. =]
*Should people go to bars to find love?
They should do activities centered around their interests. Makes breaking the ice easier than going up to some stranger you know absolutely nothing about. If you like going out to bars on the weekends sure why not. .__. (Hmm, initially I was gunna say no, because most people in bars ARENT looking for love. But this answer has some good points)
*Or should they go to places where people who like what they like hang out?
Yes, they should do that. But if that place happens to be a bar, so be it.
*Should men and women be expecting the other to buy the other gifts?
You should never "expect" anything, but appreciate it when it happens. And you should CERTAINLY try to be nice and buy them something special sometimes too!
*Who should wear the pants in the relationship or should it be a mutual give and take?
Equality, we can both wear pants :> (AGREE!)
*Should chauvinists of either gender be in a relationship?
Maybe together? that'd be funny.
*What is the first thing you notice about a guy/girl?
Body type/Hair
* What excites you about a guy/girl?
personality/clothing style
* What turns you off?
Bad hygeine, unkempt appearance, financial irresponsibility, socially inept, INVASIONOFSPACE
* Who sleeps next to you at night?
Nobody..only pillows... :[ (Cept one night a week, Then, Josh.)
* Have you ever had a long distance relationship?
Yes! And I suppose that the one im in now technically counts as one too?
* Did it work? Why or why not?
Both worked out well. But I happened to be in this one BEFORE it was long distance.
* Have you broken someone's heart?
Yeah, =\ I didn't ever WANT to, but sometimes thats how life is.
* Has your heart been broken?
Of course.... sometimes thats how life is..
* What is your longest relationship?
5 years on and off if that counts.(The other long distance relationship)
4 years solid though. (This one)
* When was your last kiss?
Sunday, when he left my doorstep. =<
Tags? Hmmmmm
cho and 
thetokyofox!I wish FA.....
General | Posted 13 years agoWouldn't notify me when someone removes a favorite or unwatches me. =<
It only makes me depressed and wonder "WHAT DID I DO WROOOOOONG?! D="
It only makes me depressed and wonder "WHAT DID I DO WROOOOOONG?! D="
THE SAME JOURNAL EVERYONE ELSE IS POSTING
General | Posted 13 years agoLolololol
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5814285
Watch this. Just do it. KGO!
You won't regret it!~
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5814285
Watch this. Just do it. KGO!
You won't regret it!~
Art Slave Auction for 1 month!
General | Posted 13 years agoNo, not me. =3
My buddy
Melkiah! If you came to visit me at TFF, he was the guy that was sitting on MY left.
Hes a good artist and is selling his talent for 1 month to the highest bidder! Right now the bid is at $35 which is only slightly higher than $1 a day. Its a GREAT price for what hes giving for it and he deserves more than what hes asking for it.
30 Sketches
20 Detailed Sketches
8 Inks
OR 4 completed images
Go check it out!
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3235696/
My buddy
Melkiah! If you came to visit me at TFF, he was the guy that was sitting on MY left.Hes a good artist and is selling his talent for 1 month to the highest bidder! Right now the bid is at $35 which is only slightly higher than $1 a day. Its a GREAT price for what hes giving for it and he deserves more than what hes asking for it.
30 Sketches
20 Detailed Sketches
8 Inks
OR 4 completed images
Go check it out!
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3235696/
Surprise trip to Furry Fiesta!
General | Posted 14 years ago
TecknoDragon and his wonderful girlfriend and one other local fur whom I haven't yet met are going to Furry Fiesta this weekend and have given me the opportunity to tag along! This is very generous of them! =Dhope to be spending a lot of time in the Artists Alley and will be offering the watercolor Plush Badges for $20.
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6874285/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7147963/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/7147945/
Come pick one up!
Who else will be there?
On Pricing your art
General | Posted 14 years agoI read 
meradragons journal on this and I feel that she spouted much wisdom. Everybody needs to read this, Artists AND commissioners alike.
I'm going to copy and paste the meat of it just for simplicities sake, but the original journal can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3167906/#cid:24506196
Just a thought based on a few comments I saw on a post. (annnd, if this person sees it, this isn't directed at you in anger or anything. I was actually discussing this very same thing with a coworker who was asking what to charge for a logo... and seemed surprised when a more experienced coworker recommended at least a thousand.)
Not going to make this a rant, just a statement: (a long statement)
don't complain when you see an artist charging a lot for their work, even if you don't think it's worth it. They're probably charging industry rates, and good for them. If you're an artist, try and see what gets people interested in their work (Normally, charging more makes you seem more desirable.). If you want to buy their art, then realize that they draw as a JOB. You're helping them pay rent, and freelancers typically make very little income even when they are popular. And they don't get health care. Sort of sucks.
Don't undercharge yourself. If you're charging like... $25 for a full colored piece that is going to take you 6 hours... um... step back. How much did you just make per hour? Less than $5, right? ... how is this better than working a crappy minimum wage job, and then actually working on your personal art (to build a portfolio to get you that great art job) on the side not as good? I know some people have a hard time building their customer base in the beginning. Even so, be very aware of what you're actually doing. You can also build a customer base by getting more attention to your artwork by advancing your skills. Before I had customers, I did a ton of art trades and art exchanges and put my heart into every piece. Brought up my skills and spread my name to multiple people. Showed I could do work for someone of their character in a timely fashion.
Now, say you're making $150 per drawing you do... cool! Does it take you 8 hours to make this? Maybe.
In perspective, I graduated art school in June. I'm working professionally right now on a salary WITH health care and benefits. I averaged it out, and I make $216 per working day before taxes. Don't let that "before taxes" think trick you, because if you're actually drawing for a living, you still have to pay taxes on that. If you're making any substantial income on art, you should be paying taxes. Even so, for fandom commissions I charge $216 for, I may spend weeks or months on. Usually I spend over 8 hours on them, and don't get 5 of these a week consistently.
Let it be noted that artists who consistently undercharge themselves and say 'but I'm not doing this professionally. This is just side money" are actually hurting those who DO do this professionally and are terrified of their rent each month. Pricing feels relative. When my awesome spectacular friend is charging $20 for a full color piece, why would I pay you $200 for the same quality?
.... why aren't I yelling at my awesome spectacular friend to kick their damn prices up already!?
meradragons journal on this and I feel that she spouted much wisdom. Everybody needs to read this, Artists AND commissioners alike.I'm going to copy and paste the meat of it just for simplicities sake, but the original journal can be found here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3167906/#cid:24506196
Just a thought based on a few comments I saw on a post. (annnd, if this person sees it, this isn't directed at you in anger or anything. I was actually discussing this very same thing with a coworker who was asking what to charge for a logo... and seemed surprised when a more experienced coworker recommended at least a thousand.)
Not going to make this a rant, just a statement: (a long statement)
don't complain when you see an artist charging a lot for their work, even if you don't think it's worth it. They're probably charging industry rates, and good for them. If you're an artist, try and see what gets people interested in their work (Normally, charging more makes you seem more desirable.). If you want to buy their art, then realize that they draw as a JOB. You're helping them pay rent, and freelancers typically make very little income even when they are popular. And they don't get health care. Sort of sucks.
Don't undercharge yourself. If you're charging like... $25 for a full colored piece that is going to take you 6 hours... um... step back. How much did you just make per hour? Less than $5, right? ... how is this better than working a crappy minimum wage job, and then actually working on your personal art (to build a portfolio to get you that great art job) on the side not as good? I know some people have a hard time building their customer base in the beginning. Even so, be very aware of what you're actually doing. You can also build a customer base by getting more attention to your artwork by advancing your skills. Before I had customers, I did a ton of art trades and art exchanges and put my heart into every piece. Brought up my skills and spread my name to multiple people. Showed I could do work for someone of their character in a timely fashion.
Now, say you're making $150 per drawing you do... cool! Does it take you 8 hours to make this? Maybe.
In perspective, I graduated art school in June. I'm working professionally right now on a salary WITH health care and benefits. I averaged it out, and I make $216 per working day before taxes. Don't let that "before taxes" think trick you, because if you're actually drawing for a living, you still have to pay taxes on that. If you're making any substantial income on art, you should be paying taxes. Even so, for fandom commissions I charge $216 for, I may spend weeks or months on. Usually I spend over 8 hours on them, and don't get 5 of these a week consistently.
Let it be noted that artists who consistently undercharge themselves and say 'but I'm not doing this professionally. This is just side money" are actually hurting those who DO do this professionally and are terrified of their rent each month. Pricing feels relative. When my awesome spectacular friend is charging $20 for a full color piece, why would I pay you $200 for the same quality?
.... why aren't I yelling at my awesome spectacular friend to kick their damn prices up already!?
FWA Infos
General | Posted 14 years agoWhere are you staying?
Main hotel
What day are you getting there?
Early Friday morning
Who will you be with?
dingobones and crayola-kitsune
Who will you hang out with during the convention?
Likely just those two, unless we meet some new friends or if some friends from last year show up.
Are there any panels you might be attending?
If there are any that catch my interest.
Are you attending any stage or public performances?
Idk. I'll decide when I get there.
Will you be suiting?
I dont own a suit
Which suit(s) will you be bringing?
D:
Do you do free art?
lol no
Do you do trades?
Not right now
Do you do badges?
Yeah
Do you do commissions?
Yes, but I'm not sure if I want to sit in artists alley or not.
What is your gender?
Female
How tall are you?
5' 1"
Are you taken? Are you looking for a 'mate'?
Im taken and love my man. Im not interested in anyone else.
Can I talk to you?
Absolutely! I love talking to people!
Can I touch you?
noooo unless you want to give me a high five or something. Otherwise its just creepy.
How can I find you?
Uhm, Look for Dingo. I'll most likely be with her.
Can I visit your room?
no
Can I buy you drinks?
Always welcome! But you have to buy some for my girls too! XD
Can I give you stuff?
What like presents? I like presents! =3
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Eh, no.
Are you nice?
Too nice sometimes. =3
How long are you going?
Fri-Sun
Do you have an artist table?
Not sure this year. Maybe.
Will you have art in the Art Show? General or Adult sections?
Nah
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
I answer to Ahnen. (Ahh-Nin)
Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
Oh, Fk if I know. I'll find out when I get there.
What/where will you be eating?
My group is going to Vortex one night, other than that Ill probably be chowing down on whatever food I can find.
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
Not likely, this is mostly a trip for me and my friends so Ill be with them. Doesnt mean I dont like you and am being a meany jerk face lol. XD
Can I look in your sketchbook?
If I tell you its okay
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
Ask first!
Can I take your picture?
I dont care as long as you ask first
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
Spend time with friends, and of course have fun!
Main hotel
What day are you getting there?
Early Friday morning
Who will you be with?
dingobones and crayola-kitsuneWho will you hang out with during the convention?
Likely just those two, unless we meet some new friends or if some friends from last year show up.
Are there any panels you might be attending?
If there are any that catch my interest.
Are you attending any stage or public performances?
Idk. I'll decide when I get there.
Will you be suiting?
I dont own a suit
Which suit(s) will you be bringing?
D:
Do you do free art?
lol no
Do you do trades?
Not right now
Do you do badges?
Yeah
Do you do commissions?
Yes, but I'm not sure if I want to sit in artists alley or not.
What is your gender?
Female
How tall are you?
5' 1"
Are you taken? Are you looking for a 'mate'?
Im taken and love my man. Im not interested in anyone else.
Can I talk to you?
Absolutely! I love talking to people!
Can I touch you?
noooo unless you want to give me a high five or something. Otherwise its just creepy.
How can I find you?
Uhm, Look for Dingo. I'll most likely be with her.
Can I visit your room?
no
Can I buy you drinks?
Always welcome! But you have to buy some for my girls too! XD
Can I give you stuff?
What like presents? I like presents! =3
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Eh, no.
Are you nice?
Too nice sometimes. =3
How long are you going?
Fri-Sun
Do you have an artist table?
Not sure this year. Maybe.
Will you have art in the Art Show? General or Adult sections?
Nah
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
I answer to Ahnen. (Ahh-Nin)
Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
Oh, Fk if I know. I'll find out when I get there.
What/where will you be eating?
My group is going to Vortex one night, other than that Ill probably be chowing down on whatever food I can find.
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
Not likely, this is mostly a trip for me and my friends so Ill be with them. Doesnt mean I dont like you and am being a meany jerk face lol. XD
Can I look in your sketchbook?
If I tell you its okay
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
Ask first!
Can I take your picture?
I dont care as long as you ask first
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
Spend time with friends, and of course have fun!
