Hmmm...Let's see...

[01] Do you have the guts to answer these questions and re-post as The Controversial Survey?
Ha, I've probably answered worst.

[02] Would you do meth if it was legalized?
Well, hypothetically, no. I'd rather not do a drug that could possibly contain shit. Like, actual poo.

[03] Abortion: for or against it?
Yes, but only in extreme circumstances, such as rape. But I don't consent in early termination if the woman simply just "doesn't want to care for the child" or "made a mistake." That's bullshit in my opinion. Surrogacy is a much better option for woman to do, I think.

[04] Do you think a country would fail with a female president?
"A country?" Well, this is dumb, because Germany among plenty of other countries have had female leaders and are doing better than a lot of other countries. In terms of America, I don't think it would matter. Plus, it's very difficult for a country to "fail" without a total disregard for upholding the norms of the time.

[05] Do you believe in the death penalty?
No, I'm very much against it. The mentality of "an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth" leaves everyone blind and toothless, as someone once said. I believe in punishment. Besides, it's not like we make the criminal suffer the same amount as the person they killed, the methods now-a-days are quick and semi-painless, or at least that's what they tell us.

[06] Do you wish marijuana would be legalized already?
Sure, I may have done it in the past, but I won't do it again. If it were taxed? Hell, that would help the government out at least some. But again, it's not going to really stop illegal usage if you put a limit on it.

[07] Are you for or against premarital sex?
I'm for it. Marriage isn't something you can just do with someone you have no chemistry with, that's what then leads to people cheating and getting divorces based on "problems in the bedroom" or what have you.

[08] Do you believe in God?
I believe in a civilization creating something to help personalize the idea of hope and belief. This country would be a lot different if it weren't for the idea of God. I can't say that it doesn't exist, but I can't say that it does either. I mean, I could go on a whole long schpeal about this whole "religion" thing. But I think it's safe to leave it at, if there is? Great. If not? Great.

[09] Do you think same sex marriage should be legalized?
Meh, I don't care about marriage at all. So whatever.

[10] Do you think it's wrong that so many Hispanics are illegally entering the US?
Yes and no. They're overstressing a few key things we have such as hospitals and some of them drive quite badly, but they generally keep to themselves and do the jobs no one else will do. Then again, they could go through the proper channels and still live and work as they otherwise would if they wanted. I'm on the fence about this one.

[11] A twelve year old girl has a baby, should she keep it?
Well, if it's consensual? Why not? Her choice. If it's rape? Again, her choice, but my guess is no.

[12] Should the alcohol age be lowered to eighteen?
Yes. Only because you'd be a fool to believe most 18 year olds don't already drink, or have had a drink, before in their lives.

[13] Should the war in Iraq be called off?
Ha, you can't just "call off" a war. If we pulled out now? We'd have a shit done of problems, and so would the people in Iraq. Besides, it's not just Iraq we are working with over there. There are still problems in Afghanistan, probably some stuff coming up in Pakistan, and honestly, I wouldn't be shocked if we ended up having issues with Iran. We are fighting a war on an emotion, give it some time.

[14] Assisted suicide is illegal: do you agree?
No, to deny someone something they should have complete control over is stupid. If someone wants to die, let them die. It's their choice. Prolonging their existence, if they don't want it, is only going to make that prolonged existence worse.

[15] Do you believe in spanking your children?
No. There are more methods that are better for teaching discipline.

[16] Would you burn an American flag for a million dollars?
Due to the Patriot Act, no. I'd probably have to pay close to that in fines for treason or something stupid like that.

[17] Who do you think would have made a better president? McCain or Obama?
Well, everything was fucked up to begin with at the start of the presidency. Obama's doing a great job in my opinion, and I think McCain would have been good too. But really? It's the Vice-President choices that made the decision for a lot of people. Joe Biden, pretty good choice on Obama's part. Sarah Palin? Not so much.

[18] Are you afraid others will judge you from reading some of your answers?
Lame. I'm sure people judge me for other things. I don't really care honestly, if you want to judge me? That's fine.

All payments will be done through Paypal! My email which is linked to the account is in my Journal Footer, so just look below! I -can- accept other forms of payment if we make the arrangements and I can get them in a timely manner. Thanks to everyone, and keep commissioning!!

This is just a little update to my commission stuff.

I -can- do ref sheets, but I'll need a detailed description of the body type. If I don't get that, then it's just going to be what I want it to be.

I'm only doing one ref sheet at a time, and they take less priority over the other arts. I predict possibly a week before being done with it, that's assuming I get everything right the first time. If I get more than one request at a time, I'll put the others' names on a waiting list.

Also, about payment. I'm going to be setting up a Paypal, so I'll update with that later. For all art, payment is required before I post and send you a copy. If you'd like me to print it out and send it to you, I can do that as well. No need to worry about shipping and what-not, I can take care of that.

You are entitled to as many WIPs as you want, this is to prevent me from having to redo any completed works. My WIPs come in: Pose, Outline, Detail, Color, and Complete.

Basically just send me an IM, email, note, what-have-you, and I'll send you the file. I will have my signature on all things I send out, as well as keeping notes of when I send them. This is just to prevent plagiarism.

On that note, I'd like to clarify what one can do with the art I give them. Anything. I don't care where you post it, as long as it refers back to me or my FA. If anything, I'd like to encourage anybody who commissions me to post my art elsewhere. I'd like to get more traffic on my page, and that's always a good way to do it.

Thanks to everyone, and as always, Woof!

[ ] I am shorter than 5'4.
[ ] I think I'm ugly.
[] I have many scars.
[] I tan easily.
[ ] I wish my hair was a different color.
[ ] I have friends who have never seen my natural hair color.
[ ] I have a tattoo.
[] I am self-conscious about my appearance.
[x] I have/I've had braces.
[x ] I wear glasses.
[ ] I would get plastic surgery if it were 100% safe, free of cost, and scar-free.
[x] I've been told I'm attractive by a complete stranger.
[ ] I have more than 2 piercings.
[ ] I have piercings in places besides my ears.
[x] I have freckles.

Family/Home Life
[x] I've sworn at my parents.
[ ] I've run away from home.
[ ] I've been kicked out of the house.
[x] My biological parents are together.
[ ] I have a sibling less than one year old.
[x] I want to have kids someday.
[ ] I've had children.
[ ] I've lost a child.

School/Work
[x] I'm in school.
[ ] I have a job.
[x] I've fallen asleep at work/school.
[x] I almost always do my homework.
[x] I've missed a week or more of school.
[x] I've been on the Honor Roll within the last 2 years.
[ ] I failed more than 1 class last year.
[x] I've stolen something from my job.
[ ] I've been fired.
[x] I've skipped school.

Embarrassment
[ ] I've slipped out a "lol" in a spoken conversation.
[x] Disney movies still make me cry.
[ ] I've peed from laughing.
[x] I've snorted while laughing.
[x] I've laughed so hard I've cried.
[x] I've glued my hand to something.
[x] I've laughed till some kind of beverage came out of my nose.
[ ] I've had my pants rip in public.

Health
[ ] I was born with a disease/impairment
[x] I've gotten stitches.
[ ] I've broken a bone.
[ ] I've had my tonsils removed.
[x] I've sat in a doctors office with a friend.
[x] I've had my wisdom teeth removed.
[ ] I had a serious surgery.
[ ] I've had chicken pox.

Traveling
[x] I've ridden over 200 miles in one day.
[x] I've been on a plane.
[ ] I've been to Canada.
[x] I've been to Mexico.
[ ] I've been to Niagara Falls.
[ ] I've been to Japan.
[x] I've celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
[x] I've been to Europe.
[ ] I've been to Africa.
[ ] I've been to Asia.

Experiences
[ ] I've gotten lost in my city.
[x] I've seen a shooting star.
[x] I've wished on a shooting star.
[x] I've seen a meteor shower.
[x] I've gone out in public in my pajamas.
[x] I've pushed all the buttons on an elevator.
[x] I've kicked a guy where it hurts
[x] I've been to a casino.
[ ] I've been an abuse victim.
[x] I've gone skinny dipping.
[x] I've played spin the bottle.
[ ] I've drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour.
[ ] I've crashed a car.
[ ] I've been skiing.
[x] I've been in a play.
[ ] I've seen the Northern Lights.
[x] I've sat on a roof top at night.
[x] I've played chicken.
[x] I've played a prank on someone.
[x] I've ridden in a taxi.
[x] I've seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
[x] I've eaten sushi.
[ ] I've been snowboarding.

Relationships
[x] I've had someone cheat on me.
[x] I've gone on a blind date.
[x] I've been the dumped more than the dumper.
[x] I miss someone right now.
[x] I have a fear of commitment.
[x] I have a fear of abandonment.
[ ] I've cheated in a relationship.
[x] I've had feelings for someone who didn't have them back.
[ ] I've told someone I loved them when I didn't.
[x] I've told someone I didn't love them when I did.
[x] I've kept something from a past relationship.

Sexuality
[ ] I've had a crush on a teacher.
[x] I love to flirt.
[x] I've been kissed in the rain.
[x] I've hugged a stranger.
[x] I have kissed a stranger.

Honesty/Crime

[ ] I am a terrible liar.
[x] I've done something I promised someone else I wouldn't.
[x] I've done something I promised myself I wouldn't.
[x] I've snuck out of my house.
[x] I have lied to my parents about where I am.
[x] I am keeping a secret from the world.
[x] I've cheated while playing a game.
[x] I've run a red light.
[x] I've been suspended from school.
[x] I've witnessed a crime.
[x] I've been in a fist fight.
[ ] I've been arrested.
[x] I've shoplifted.

Drugs/Alkeehol
[x] I've consumed alkeehol.
[ ] I regularly drink.
[ ] I've passed out from drinking.
[ ] I have passed out drunk at least once in the past 6 months.
[ ] I've smoked weed.
[x] I've taken painkillers when I didn't need them.
[ ] I'm a stoner.
[ ] I've snorted cocaine.
[ ] I've eaten shrooms.
[ ] I've popped E.
[ ] I've inhaled Nitrous.
[ ] I've done hard drugs.
[ ] I have cough drops when I'm not sick.
[ ] I can't swallow pills.
[ ] I can swallow about 5 pills at a time no problem
[ ] I have been diagnosed with clinical depression.
[ ] I shut others out when I'm depressed.
[ ] I take anti-depressants.
[x] I've slept an entire day when I didn't need it.
[x] I've hurt myself on purpose.
[ ] I'm addicted to self harm.
[x] I've woken up crying.
[x] I've cried myself to sleep.
[ ] I've seen a therapist.
[x] I've been told to see one by more than 3 people.

Death and Suicide
[x] I'm afraid of dying.
[x] I hate funerals.
[x] I've seen someone dying.
[x] Someone close to me has attempted suicide.
[x] Someone close to me has committed suicide.
[ ] I've planned my own suicide.
[ ] I've attempted suicide.
[ ] I've written a eulogy for myself.

Materialism
[x] I own over 5 rap CDs.
[x] I own an iPod or MP3 player.
[ ] I have an unhealthy obsession with anime/manga.
[ ] I own multiple designer purses, costing over $100 a piece.
[x] I own something from Hot Topic.
[x] I own something from Pac Sun.
[ ] I collect MANGA.
[x] I own something from The Gap.
[x] I own something I got on e-bay.
[x] I own something from Abercrombie.
[x] I own something from Hollister Co.

Political/Social Attitudes
[ ] In general, I don't like people.
[ ] I'm a feminist.
[x] I'm outgoing.
[ ] I listen to political music.
[x] I'm Democratic.
[ ] I'm Republican.
[x] I'm liberal.
[ ] I am religious.
[x] I dress fairly modestly.
[ ] My attitude is, "If you've got it, flaunt it."

Random
[x] I can sing well.
[x] I've stolen a tray from a fast food restaurant.
[x] I open up to others easily.
[x] I watch the news.
[ ] I don't kill bugs.
[x] I hate hearing songs that sacrifice meaning for the sake of being able to rhyme.
[ ] I curse regularly.
[x] I sing in the shower.
[ ] I am a morning person.
[ ] I paid for my cell phone ringtone.
[ ] I'm a snob about grammar.
[ ] I am a sports fanatic.
[ ] I twirl my hair.
[x] I love being neat.
[x] I'm too lazy to bother being neat.
[ ] I love Spam.
[x] I've copied more than 30 CD's in a day
[x] I bake well.
[ ] My favorite color is either white, yellow, pink, red or blue.
[x] I would wear pajamas to school.
[ ] I like Martha Stewart.
[x] I know how to shoot a gun.
[x] I am in love with love.
[ ] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS.
[x] I laugh at my own jokes.
[x] I eat fast food weekly.
[ ] I believe in ghosts.
[ ] I am online 24/7, even as an away message.
[x] I've not turned anything in and still got an A in a certain class.
[ ] I can't sleep if there is a spider in the room.
[x] I am really ticklish.
[ ] I love white chocolate.
[x] I bite my nails.
[x] I play video games. (when I usually am with my friends)
[x] I'm good at remembering faces.
[ ] I'm good at remembering names
[x] I'm good at remembering dates.
[x] I have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.

So yeah. Basically I'm doing commissions. I'm not stingy, but I'm not doing creepy stuff. No offense, I just dun wanna draw that.

Here's the information:

Digital Character Sketch - $5
Digital Character Colored - $10 (includes Background of your choice)
+ $2 for any additional characters

Pin-ups - (aka single character full-body, nude/clothed, colored, plain/gradient background) - $10


The reason I'm doing these is because I spend close to 4-5 hours on pictures for other people, but I'm not getting any benefit for that time. All commissions up till now are still free, so don't worry.

Now on to the pronz. So, yeah, I'll do them. May or may not upload it to gallery. You will get a digital copy to do with as you please.

Thanks, now get to noting me!

(All notes should have either: Ref Sheet, 2 refs with different angles, or a highly in-depth description.)

Ugh, so as most of you know by now, I've been using MS paint to do arts. Now, MS paint is good. Good because the of the fact that most of my stuff still comes out looking decent, even though I use a mouse to do all of it. I -am- using templates basically, drawing off of pieces I've made before. Mainly to keep consistency between pictures. I don't like doing this, and I'd rather be able to just start from scratch for all my projects, but sadly, I'm not that good yet. I mean, I can't draw from any other angle than pure front with any luck without using a reference. And when I do use a reference, it comes out looking exactly like the reference picture, if not a little worse.

I need a tablet so I can actually start using my sketching skills along side my computer skills to make decent pictures.

I will be purchasing a Sketch book tomorrow. If you would like me to start doing arts of you/your character. A. I will need multiple references, unless you want a exact copy of a piece. and B. They will be in pure sketch format, don't expect colors because I don't have that many. If I really need them to be colored, I'll ink them, and possibly find someone to do the coloring for them. Let me know.

Because my sketch book got stolen (6 months ago) and I still have yet to replace it, I was thinking about doing some of my music for my gallery. I don't know if I should or not, seeing as how a lot of it is still in the rough stages. But as long as I have time ya know?

I only really have two pieces I've been working on for the past couple of years (on and off) and they are pretty much the same thing, but different chords. I may just upload one of them. I don't know yet. I also had a guitar piece I was working on, but seeing as how my guitar has been taken over by my sister (and she fucks with the tuning) that is pretty much a dead-end right there.

So yeah, all my artistic prowess is going into dancing and piano, so I need to do something with that yeah?

I am also thinking about doing a dance thing around my college's campus, but I need to collaborate with some other people to make it work. (Jojo?)

All in all, woof. Be sure to check out Ark's Tails on YouTube this Sunday for the next show. It'll be better and less offensive than last weeks...hopefully.

So I've never even tried to draw any type of fur ever. I've been trying my hand at it, so far, so not good. I'm having so much trouble with just the face, I haven't even started on the body yet. Blah! Damn you internetz, why are there no good photos of Sakhalin huskies?

"You cannot watch yourself."

So I managed to pull out another installment of How to Fly tonight. Read it. Comment on it. And perhaps fav it if you like it! Thanks everyone. Love ya!

- Ark

So lately I've been trying to write a song and it has not been going well, whether it be that every time I play it, I change it, or the fact that I refuse to write down the sheet music. Either way, I'm sure that when I'm done I'll put it on here, just for funz. So look out for it. Procrastinationup! NAO! (Should be writing a draft of an essay that was due yesterday, buuuuuut I'm not). *Bark*

Good news, this is the new account for THP. I will no longer go by that acronym, because a. it sounds stupid to me, and b. it was basically so that I wouldn't reveil my fursona. But now that I have bascially, unveiled my fursona to most of everyone who cares, I think it appropriate to create a new FA account for a new start. Yay, new starts.