Long time no see!! Do I owe you work?
Posted 5 years agoSo im going to do my best to keep this short and not ramble lol but im gonna try and be back and active here again! Alot of changes since I was last around, especially this year being mad crazy.
But ive moved down to VA and now Tiikeri and I live with
and her fiance guppy and its pretty neat! Im so happy to be around her every day lol but im starting to be creative again and im really trying to push through whatever issues and blockages ive had there. Im updating all my social medias, this one will come too, and trying to start fresh and clean, say for a few backlogged pieces. As organized as ive tried to be ive failed a bit in all my moves. Plus im pretty sure alot of my notes here have gotten nuked?? Which leads me to IF I OWE YOU WORK PLEASE MESSAGE ME! Ive updated my trello with what I know I owe and have been working on. But I feel like ive lost alot of things in the shuffle so if you believe I owe you a commission please contact me here or any of the below places. I just, please, all I ask is for kindness and respect...I know ive been less then professional and if ive owed you and kept you waiting I greatly apologize! And ill be more then happy to offer a refund when I can or complete the piece, its something we can discuss. I just ask for no aggression and rude behavior, im doing everything I can to catch myself up and break my bad habits <3 Im going to do my best to be active here more and im also very active in the following places;
Twitter- Tonguestripes
Telegram- Alice_Alexia
email- Alice_Alexia[at]hotmail.com
Alice Alexia on facebook
Trello- https://trello.com/b/RhsiaB2g/%F0%9.....ue%F0%9F%96%A4
Im also excited to do a little rebranding for myself, as well as complete some official reference sheets for my characters! Just happy to be back and creating in general again <3
But ive moved down to VA and now Tiikeri and I live with

Twitter- Tonguestripes
Telegram- Alice_Alexia
email- Alice_Alexia[at]hotmail.com
Alice Alexia on facebook
Trello- https://trello.com/b/RhsiaB2g/%F0%9.....ue%F0%9F%96%A4
Im also excited to do a little rebranding for myself, as well as complete some official reference sheets for my characters! Just happy to be back and creating in general again <3
ANTHROCON 2018 BE THERE OR BE SQUARE
Posted 7 years agoWhere are you staying?
The Omni! Always stay at the Omni :3
What day are you getting there?
Thursday, hopefully by the early afternoon!
Who will you be rooming with?
THE SQUAD! 

And hr bf Guppy!
Who will you hang out with during the convention?
Obviously the squad

Guppy, and are good friend
for the 2nd year! And whoever else ends up popping up really lol
What is the best way to find you?
During the day Saturday and Sunday ill be in the AA with B-rex and Chow! And other then that I have no idea! Look for me, with badges, or my suit! You can always contact me via Twitter @/tonguestripes or Telegram Alice_Alexia if you wanna know where I am or meet up!
Are there any panels you will be attending?
Not sure lol haven't looked at thhe schedule yet aftually
Are you hosting any panels?
Nupe!
What do you look like?
Short and chubby/curvy! I have dark brown hair with faded purple/pink tips. I always wear black, and ill be in a lot of IT shirts and stripped bottoms im sure lol http://www.furaffinity.net/view/27835751/
Will you be suiting?
YEP! ALICE IS BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK AGAIN!!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/27835751/
What is your gender?
Im a GURL! Watch out for my ass and hips, im always bumping into people and im so sorry D:::
How tall are you?
5'2" SHORTY
Are you mated/in a relationship?
I am! WITH THIS BEAST
<3
Can I talk to you?
Of course! I love talking and meeting new people!
Can I touch you?
yes? Nothing more then a hug lol
Can I buy you drinks?
Sure! I take water, redbull, monster, and rum :3
Do you smoke/do drugs/drink/vape?
NOPE! None of that! Im lame I know lol
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Hugs sure! But probably not snuggles unless I know you well and allow it lol
Are you nice?
Well I think so lol
How long are you going?
Getting in Thursday afternoon and leaving Monday morning!
Will you be going to parties?
I dont usually. The people im around and friends with arent the party type of people lol but if you invite me I might stop by! But art jams YES PLEASE!
Will you be performing?
naa lol
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Just call for me! Alice, Tala, or Kendall are all names I will respond to!
Can I take your picture?
If im in suit absolutely! Even if not sure lol just warn me XD
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
This is the only time of year I get together with all these amazing friends ive made so its always to make the most of the short time I have with them and spread love and positivity! Also to make good in sales and hopefully get some fun goodies from artists I love and support!
Anything to add?
If you want to see me or meet up my twitter and telegram are above! Just hit me up there! Ill be with 4 other people so keep in mind if you want to hang out its not just me but them too! This is one of my only vacations for the year so im excited and always try to make the best of it!
CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!
Alive....I tihnk?
Posted 7 years agoPretty alive actually! But haven't been here in a minute! To be completely honest there was someone harassing me here for a good amount of time. Pretty stupid and annoying and so I just avoided being here. I got a very sour taste and had no want to be here. But Im doing fairly well so I think I shall return!
Since my last update my family is doing well, especially my mom all things considered. However theres a nasty battle for some money between my aunt and everyone else so thats been weird and a bit complicated.
My wrists are a million times better! I finished PT and have braces to wear at night. But in the process of that I discovered I had an issue with my right scapula, near my shoulder blade. So I went to PT for that next. Turns out its very out of line, some slight spinal and back issues, they speculate from drawing funny enough lol when I work I huntch over, my face is planted in the paper almost, and over the years of working that way messed a lot of things up! But I have that going in a good direction as well! Im finally back to a more steady working pace!
I also got a new tablet, this one being smaller so its portable! Pretty amazing, pretty exciting! Hoping to start streaming again weekly!
On the work front its been a bit rocky. Still WAY better then Moes! But there's been issues with employess, and me being a manager I of course have to help deal with said issues and employees. But overall complete night and day from before!
Tiikeri and I are pretty content with how things are going and the new jobs and new apt and being here in NH. Its been much better! I also have a new psychiatrist with new meds and im slowly getting to a better mental place :) its nice for things to go decently for once lol
I have art to upload! Notes to answer! yes I know! Ill be getting to them very soon! Im in Anthrocon prep mode atm so I probably wont get to it until after then! But if you need to get in touch with me my Telegram is Alice_Alexia. Just keep in mind im working until Wednesday so If I dont answer right away im at work ^-^
Since my last update my family is doing well, especially my mom all things considered. However theres a nasty battle for some money between my aunt and everyone else so thats been weird and a bit complicated.
My wrists are a million times better! I finished PT and have braces to wear at night. But in the process of that I discovered I had an issue with my right scapula, near my shoulder blade. So I went to PT for that next. Turns out its very out of line, some slight spinal and back issues, they speculate from drawing funny enough lol when I work I huntch over, my face is planted in the paper almost, and over the years of working that way messed a lot of things up! But I have that going in a good direction as well! Im finally back to a more steady working pace!
I also got a new tablet, this one being smaller so its portable! Pretty amazing, pretty exciting! Hoping to start streaming again weekly!
On the work front its been a bit rocky. Still WAY better then Moes! But there's been issues with employess, and me being a manager I of course have to help deal with said issues and employees. But overall complete night and day from before!
Tiikeri and I are pretty content with how things are going and the new jobs and new apt and being here in NH. Its been much better! I also have a new psychiatrist with new meds and im slowly getting to a better mental place :) its nice for things to go decently for once lol
I have art to upload! Notes to answer! yes I know! Ill be getting to them very soon! Im in Anthrocon prep mode atm so I probably wont get to it until after then! But if you need to get in touch with me my Telegram is Alice_Alexia. Just keep in mind im working until Wednesday so If I dont answer right away im at work ^-^
Still here, trying to get my feet grounded-update-
Posted 7 years agoGod I feel like anytime I post here its just an update on my stupid, complicated, shitty life. And im so sorry for that. Its like everytime I get put in the right direction I get halted or thrown off course entirely.
Anyway I haven't posted much because I haven't connected my scanner to my laptop yet, its wireless, I just haven't had the time. My jobs been good but some things have happened lately that make me hesitant. I understand retail is it's own beast and stuff but its been a bit hard. Mostly though its just been dealing with my depression and wrist issues. But Im getting those things sorted out. I have an apt to get both wrists custom braces and one to see a new psychiatrist, not all is lost.
My mother got back surgery a week ago so ive been helping to take care of her. Unfortunately that say day my grandmother, her mom, passed away a bit unexpectedly. My family on that side isn't...really close..and has alot of issues so its been rough to say the least. Thank god for Tiikeri being there for me <3 Ive also been sick on an off for a bit. Thanksgiving I got violently ill with some sort of stomach bug, now I have a bad sinus cold. So its been rocky.
But im really hoping things even out soon and I can catch up! I also stupidly packed some sketchbooks in a different place and they got stuck in storage for a while. They were books I had been using with relevant things in it -__- It took me a long while of looking around and thinking I had somehow left them at the old place in DE before I thought to check the storage unit. So I have those back now and can continue certain pieces.
Speaking of DE my old landlord was also a problem, still is. He kept all of our deposit and told Tiiker and I we owed him thousands of more dollars in damages. And I know we left that apt looking better then when we came. He tried to tell me alot of bullshit, carpets were ruined, walls were ruined, that we basically destroyed the place when we didn't. I took pictures and everything. He also didn't take out names off the electric bill and didn't pay the bill for 3 months, while that goes on Tiikeris credit. It was a huge mess and he kept out security deposit, never sent me a bill or everything he replaced and what we "owed him" and then refused to answer my calls, texts, emails, everything. So the fucker scammed us out of $700 more or less. And its been a mess since. I know we will never see that money back which sucks. But at least we dont live there anymore or have to deal with him. Our new apt is lovely and in a good location.
Im really hoping to get shit together in the next few weeks, and have my meds solid and my wrists improving so I can focus on my art here and building everything again. I work part time so I have more time for all of that, it just seems like the past couple of months have been a little complicated.
But im not dead, im here, and im getting back on my feet. If you need to speak to me your best bet is Telegram! Alice_Alexia is me, I just may not answer immediately depending on if im working or helping mom.
Thank you all<3
Anyway I haven't posted much because I haven't connected my scanner to my laptop yet, its wireless, I just haven't had the time. My jobs been good but some things have happened lately that make me hesitant. I understand retail is it's own beast and stuff but its been a bit hard. Mostly though its just been dealing with my depression and wrist issues. But Im getting those things sorted out. I have an apt to get both wrists custom braces and one to see a new psychiatrist, not all is lost.
My mother got back surgery a week ago so ive been helping to take care of her. Unfortunately that say day my grandmother, her mom, passed away a bit unexpectedly. My family on that side isn't...really close..and has alot of issues so its been rough to say the least. Thank god for Tiikeri being there for me <3 Ive also been sick on an off for a bit. Thanksgiving I got violently ill with some sort of stomach bug, now I have a bad sinus cold. So its been rocky.
But im really hoping things even out soon and I can catch up! I also stupidly packed some sketchbooks in a different place and they got stuck in storage for a while. They were books I had been using with relevant things in it -__- It took me a long while of looking around and thinking I had somehow left them at the old place in DE before I thought to check the storage unit. So I have those back now and can continue certain pieces.
Speaking of DE my old landlord was also a problem, still is. He kept all of our deposit and told Tiiker and I we owed him thousands of more dollars in damages. And I know we left that apt looking better then when we came. He tried to tell me alot of bullshit, carpets were ruined, walls were ruined, that we basically destroyed the place when we didn't. I took pictures and everything. He also didn't take out names off the electric bill and didn't pay the bill for 3 months, while that goes on Tiikeris credit. It was a huge mess and he kept out security deposit, never sent me a bill or everything he replaced and what we "owed him" and then refused to answer my calls, texts, emails, everything. So the fucker scammed us out of $700 more or less. And its been a mess since. I know we will never see that money back which sucks. But at least we dont live there anymore or have to deal with him. Our new apt is lovely and in a good location.
Im really hoping to get shit together in the next few weeks, and have my meds solid and my wrists improving so I can focus on my art here and building everything again. I work part time so I have more time for all of that, it just seems like the past couple of months have been a little complicated.
But im not dead, im here, and im getting back on my feet. If you need to speak to me your best bet is Telegram! Alice_Alexia is me, I just may not answer immediately depending on if im working or helping mom.
Thank you all<3
UPDATE! No longer in DE and out of the abusive job!!
Posted 8 years agoSo the past few weeks have been a bit all over the place but im in sort of a place to begin regular activity and uploads! Ive been updating more on twitter and FB, which are bellow if youd like to be my friend and follow me!
FB--> Alice Alexia White
Twitter--> Tonguestripes
So basically Tiikeri and I left horrible Moes and DE and moved up to NH! We stopped working there about 3 weeks ago and moved up to NH about 2 weeks ago. We were supposed to move right into our apt up here but the woman moving out decided to stay longer, really annoying but not much I can do. So we moved our stuff into my brothers storage shed and are at my parents house right now. Hopefully we'll be able to move in next week some time, im not sure yet. In the thick of the move I ended up getting very sick, which made it that much harder with packing and cleaning. And then I ended up getting Tiikeri sick unfortunately lol so the first week we were home we were trying to get over being sick.
I was lucky enough to apply and get an interview to a job right away. Torrid, if anyone knows that clothing store, because my mom and I shop there all the time. Well I ended up getting the job and was thrown in with training hours, which I was fine with. And its been really awesome! This past week was my first week, training for part time assistant manager there. Its the complete opposite of Moes and I LOVE IT! I can't begin to express how happy I am with this new job and the girls I work with...its such a relief to be working in a place of happiness after 5 years.
SO with that said I have my traditional art stuff and everything with me. It was in my car and last week I had to get my windshield replaced and some other stuff done to it before I had it inspected and registered. So now that its back and I have all that stuff I can finally start finishing things, at least until I move. And once im settled I will have to go get my cat, Angus, who is staying with Tiikeri's mom in DC. I miss him so much ;3;
Ill be sending out updates and WIPs to my commissioners in the next coming days! Thanks for your patience and all your support! Im hoping this change will mean good things and happiness and positivity for the future! Im already way more happy then I was, less stressed and less anxiety! Already a world of difference <3
FB--> Alice Alexia White
Twitter--> Tonguestripes
So basically Tiikeri and I left horrible Moes and DE and moved up to NH! We stopped working there about 3 weeks ago and moved up to NH about 2 weeks ago. We were supposed to move right into our apt up here but the woman moving out decided to stay longer, really annoying but not much I can do. So we moved our stuff into my brothers storage shed and are at my parents house right now. Hopefully we'll be able to move in next week some time, im not sure yet. In the thick of the move I ended up getting very sick, which made it that much harder with packing and cleaning. And then I ended up getting Tiikeri sick unfortunately lol so the first week we were home we were trying to get over being sick.
I was lucky enough to apply and get an interview to a job right away. Torrid, if anyone knows that clothing store, because my mom and I shop there all the time. Well I ended up getting the job and was thrown in with training hours, which I was fine with. And its been really awesome! This past week was my first week, training for part time assistant manager there. Its the complete opposite of Moes and I LOVE IT! I can't begin to express how happy I am with this new job and the girls I work with...its such a relief to be working in a place of happiness after 5 years.
SO with that said I have my traditional art stuff and everything with me. It was in my car and last week I had to get my windshield replaced and some other stuff done to it before I had it inspected and registered. So now that its back and I have all that stuff I can finally start finishing things, at least until I move. And once im settled I will have to go get my cat, Angus, who is staying with Tiikeri's mom in DC. I miss him so much ;3;
Ill be sending out updates and WIPs to my commissioners in the next coming days! Thanks for your patience and all your support! Im hoping this change will mean good things and happiness and positivity for the future! Im already way more happy then I was, less stressed and less anxiety! Already a world of difference <3
Back from AC and moving soon!
Posted 8 years agoGot back from AC this past Monday, was thrown back into work so ive been working since. Honestly had a great time! One of the best AC's ive had in a long while!! Thank you so everyone I met and spent time with, it was perfect!!
In other news! Tiikeri and I have finally decided the time has come to move. With the help of my parents we will be moving back to my home state of NH and near my family! I can't tell you how excited I am to be done with this job and this stupid apt and landlord. Im so happy to be changing and being near my family. Ill be able to get my medical stuff done without waiting, whatever new job I obtain I want to have less hours to spend more time on art and resting....I just think its going to be good for Tiikeri and I. That being said the next couple of months will be a bit busy, we will be moving up at the end of August, with packing and finishing as much art as I can before the actual move.
As always im most active on Twitter--> TongueStripes and feel free to add me on FB, Alice Alexia White
But I plan to have art to post really soon! <3
In other news! Tiikeri and I have finally decided the time has come to move. With the help of my parents we will be moving back to my home state of NH and near my family! I can't tell you how excited I am to be done with this job and this stupid apt and landlord. Im so happy to be changing and being near my family. Ill be able to get my medical stuff done without waiting, whatever new job I obtain I want to have less hours to spend more time on art and resting....I just think its going to be good for Tiikeri and I. That being said the next couple of months will be a bit busy, we will be moving up at the end of August, with packing and finishing as much art as I can before the actual move.
As always im most active on Twitter--> TongueStripes and feel free to add me on FB, Alice Alexia White
But I plan to have art to post really soon! <3
Anthrocon 2017 memememememeee
Posted 8 years agoWhere are you staying?
The omni, as always!
What day are you getting there?
On our way as I type! So sometimes this afternoon/evening!
How are you traveling?
In
s sweet ride!
Who will you be rooming with?
My super lit squad yo! 

and the awesome GUPPY who is FA less lol
How is the best way to find you?
Twitter is the best way to get ahold of me! My handle is Tonguestripes
Im also on Telegram, Alice_Alexia, and if you have my number you can text me!
Are there any panels you might be attending?
I always try to be at the dance prelims and dance comp to cheer my homie
on!
What do you look like?
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20411366/ LIKE DEESEEE
Will you be suiting?
YES!! Ill have Luna with me! No Alice cuz she needs repairs D:
Do you do free art?
I might, if you catch me at the right time!
Do you do trades?
I might take a few :3
Do you do badges?
Yup! Ill be taking badges in the alley :D
What is your gender?
I got da tatas!
How tall are you?
5'2" im short And chubby
Can I talk to you?
Of course!
Can I touch you?
In an appropriate manner yes lol
Can I visit your room?
Maybe, depends on the situation lol just ask though
Can I buy you drinks?
YUP! I live off of Monster and Redbull And coffee when the sun's up but liquor when it goes down!!
Can I give you stuff?
If you want lol I won't deny free stuff!
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Ill accept all the hugs!
Are you nice?
I like to think so haha
How long are you going?
Thursday to mondayyyy
Do you have an artist table?
YUP! Ill be in the Artist Alley Friday and Sunday for sure! Still unsure about Saturday
Will you be going to parties?
Not sure lol guess we'll see if im invited
Will you be performing?
Naa, but ill be cheering on my friends!
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Alice or Kendall, and if you call me Luna in that suit ill also respond :3
Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
In the Alley and Den probably lol spending all the money I make!
What/where will you be eating?
We always eat at Furnandos once and that ghetto chinese place haha and then the rest of the time we play it by ear!
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
If we invite you and it's ok with my group c:
Can I take your picture?
In suit of course! Out of suit maybe lol just ask
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
Beat my sales from last year and just have lots of fun! I cant wait to see so many people this year dlkfjghslfj IM SO EXCITED!!!
Need a badge for Anthrocon? IM OPEN!
Posted 8 years ago
Friendly reminder that im open for Anthrocon badge and pinup preorders. You can pay now via paypal or at the con in cash c: Prices are here!--> http://www.furaffinity.net/view/23639257/ Remember prices go up at con! <3
The ultimate update-sorry its so long U_U
Posted 8 years agoHonestly...I dont even know where to start at this point...I suppose ill pick where things got most out of control. Around Anthrocon last year is where everything started to pile on.
But before I explain I want to say I have a list of what I owe people. Im making my way through it and have contacted people accordingly. IF YOU HAVEN'T GOTTEN A NOTE FROM ME THEN NOTE ME HERE AND NOW! If ive shown you nothing of a commission and would like a refund just let me know! Im trying my hardest to catch up but I understand if you would rather a refund instead. Please just be polite and ill figure it all out.
Second none of this is an excuse for any of my behavior, NO EXCUSE! I understand I royally fucked myself over and landed in a deep hole. Ive started the climb out and im just doing my best to make people happy. Im also trying to give an insight as to what happened to me over the past, almost, year.
So for a while ive been having a hard time. I use that phrase alot, hard time, not sure how else to describe it really. Years. Many factors to that and honestly I have no one else to blame but myself in the end. Its hard to tell yourself you're the reason your life is so fucked up and shitty...it is..but its the truth in the end. And its one of those things where I wish I knew then what I know now....then I wouldn't be in this situation ya know? But oh well...these are the cards ive dealt and I need to go with it, whether I like it or not.
Ive been battling with bad depression for about 6-7 years now, and it was caused by many things but its being continued by one main thing. There's one thing right now that is the cause of alot of my pain, mentally, physically, emotionally. My job. Ive had the same job, a manager at a restaurant (ill leave it at that) for almost the same amount of time. And you may ask yourself 'well Alice why are you still there?' there are alot of factors and currently im doing my best to start a new life, but thats for later.
Since ive started my job ive gained close to 100lbs, which in itself weight gain causes ALOT of other physical issues, ive been put on anxiety meds, depression meds, pain meds...so many meds. I already have a pre-existing thyroid issue which is alot already and makes it hard for my body to function normally. The weight gain and mental health issues just made everything worse. I could talk or complain about my job all day but the main point is that im used and abused to be light and blunt. Im a nice person by nature and like to do my best to help and as a manager I feel its part of my job to help. But over the years my GM has taken advantage of me. He's a manipulative person that knows how to get what he wants and uses people till theres nothing left. He barely does anything himself and is a dictator. He knew how to guilt trip me into saying yes or made me promises he never kept, never intended to keep. When I started sticking up for myself he manipulated my store operator and the employees around me into getting me to help, he know how to play the system. Im convinced he's a sociopath, among many other things. But I would work anywhere from 50-70 hour weeks, working 15-25 days straight sometimes, and be at the store for 10-14 hours a day. And even if I was at my best weight with no medical issues thats ALOT for ANYONE to work. My job isn't super labor intensive but im on my feet the entire time and dealing with 16 yr old employees, terrible customers, and messes and bullshit he left behind on a daily basis. I was worked almost to death, and some days I felt like I was going to die. Not getting out of bed because my sciatica was so bad, because my feet were so swollen, or because I just couldn't physically get up....I was so tired. This still goes on to some extent but ive gotten alot stronger in saying no and putting my foot down. But the reason I haven't left was money. I couldn't go anywhere else in my area and get paid the same amount, and with the bills I share with Tiikeri we couldn't afford a pay cut. At least not a severe one of $5 or more. Tiikeri btw suffers the same fate as I. All we have is each other at this horrid place and if I didn't have him I dont know what id do. So we started saving money to move. To go ANYWHERE else but where we were. And then I started noticing my paychecks getting smaller, yet I was working the same. Thats where my garnishment comes in. I forgot about one of my student loans and the government took over and now takes 25% of every bi-weekly paycheck. Ive been trying to set up a payment plan but its been a real struggle for me. But they've taken my taxes the last 2 years, a total of around $5k which I could've used to move by now and be done with this place. And as much as this angers me it angers me even more...because its no ones fault but my own....I should've set up a payment plan like I did my other one...but for whatever reason I didn't. My credit is also shot because of this. I can't take out a loan to move or I would've already. And Tiikeri has no credit at all, which in this day and age is just as bad as have shit credit lol makes total sense man. It really sucks...I work so much and dont get the money I work for. But thats whats happens, thats my own stupidity.
Anyway about 2 weeks before AC last year I developed a terrible cold and sinus infection, no doubt from being overworked and not taking care of myself. I shouldn't have taken on the amount of work I did but I thought it would go away within the week. It didn't. I stupidly went to AC thinking id be fine and I wasn't. I didn't get done what I owe people and I was miserable (if you saw me there then im sure you know how shitty I felt) I barely made any money and it was just all around the worst AC I had had in all my years of going. But I came back thinking when this cold goes away ill bang everything out.....but it didn't go away....I was sick for what felt like a couple months. And then the weird things started happening. My feet swelled 3x the size, I woke up with numb legs, though I slept every night I felt like I hadn't slept in weeks every morning when I woke up. Work because even harder. My shoes barely fit and killed to wear. I could barely stay awake, Id fall asleep at my desk, counting the money at work, hell even on the toilet going pee on my break. Then my hands started going numb. I have carpal tunnel so I wasn't surprised at first until it was constant. I couldn't feel my thumbs, my hands shook with bad tremors. Just so much weird stuff was happening to me and after about a month I got scared. I had to go back to NH so find out what was wrong. I had so much blood taken from me, did so many tests, but everything was normal. Nothing was wrong...yet here I was, and I knew something wasn't right. I came back down home defeated and even more depressed. And then as magically as all this stuff came....it left....aside from my sleeping problems. I went back up to NH to see a sleep specialists, did some studies, was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Most likely brought on by my sudden weight gain over the years. I used to be 160lbs....now I weight almost double that... btw the insurance I have is under my dad still, im lucky enough to still be covored by him, but its New England based so I can't have anything done here in DE because of that. I always have to go home for everything. In the midsts of all this I stopped taking my meds for my depression and anxiety and mental health. That really knocked me off my rocker and I had to got back on and adjust over many months. I became angry and irritable and mean and just...not pleasant to be around. For the last 3 months of last year I stayed away from social media alot because of this. I couldn't deal with being social, even behind a computer screen. And I was getting alot of hateful messages and comments from people waiting for things and that upset me too.
The other issues I have here is where I live. My landlord. I want to say im grateful to have my own place with tiikeri and I live right behind work so that saves a ton on gas. But my landlord is cheap, he cuts corners and takes the easy way out of things. Again making all these promises he never keeps. I share a cable and electric bill with my downstairs neighbor, it shouldn't be that way. He also refused to have comcast come out her and connect our house to there powerlines so he cut corners and took cable boxes and an internet box from his other properties and made an extension to someone elses cable bill. Our fridge is also busted and the entire first winter we lived here we didn't have heat. We lived in a small apartment that was on average 30 degrees. And he takes one of our trash cans weekly to put his own trash in, when we pay for those bins and my neighbor and I end up having to share one. I pay $940 a month to live here....and im getting tired of his bullshit. Ive also learned that the company he works for apparently thinks hes amazing and he was sleeping with his boss....so im afraid if I go to complain about him it would've matter and no one would believe me...but anyway.
Im at a decent point now where im slowly pulling myself out of this terribly deep hole im in. Im trying desperately to catch up on my commission list and deliver a good product. I still have my trade list too, im working in between but commissions are more important to me. But feel free to note me if you think ive forgotten about you. Trades aren't on my trello cue, but they are all written down.
Its taken me awhile to write this because I just....haven't had the strength to do so...again this isn't an excuse, I dont ask for pitty or anything like that. But its to help understand where ive been and what ive been doing for the past year. Im still in a bad state of health all around and I know that. But im getting there. I wish I could wake up tomorrow and be my normal self from 7 years ago...but I dont think that will ever really happen...things change people and you have to go with it, another thing ive learned.
Again sorry this journal is so long. If you read it all and got to this point...thank you...from the bottom of my heart thank you. I give my sincere apologies to all of you and only ask your help in helping me make things right with you all, I just want to make you all happy <3
Yes I will be at AC this year. Yes ill be taking commissions for pickup. I will be posting it shortly. However I will not be taking on as much as last year. Im trying to be smarter about things. And ill be posting more as I go! I back to streaming now and that really helps me work and focus.
Again if you've stuck with me this long....thank you so much. I truly love and appreciate all of you <3
But before I explain I want to say I have a list of what I owe people. Im making my way through it and have contacted people accordingly. IF YOU HAVEN'T GOTTEN A NOTE FROM ME THEN NOTE ME HERE AND NOW! If ive shown you nothing of a commission and would like a refund just let me know! Im trying my hardest to catch up but I understand if you would rather a refund instead. Please just be polite and ill figure it all out.
Second none of this is an excuse for any of my behavior, NO EXCUSE! I understand I royally fucked myself over and landed in a deep hole. Ive started the climb out and im just doing my best to make people happy. Im also trying to give an insight as to what happened to me over the past, almost, year.
So for a while ive been having a hard time. I use that phrase alot, hard time, not sure how else to describe it really. Years. Many factors to that and honestly I have no one else to blame but myself in the end. Its hard to tell yourself you're the reason your life is so fucked up and shitty...it is..but its the truth in the end. And its one of those things where I wish I knew then what I know now....then I wouldn't be in this situation ya know? But oh well...these are the cards ive dealt and I need to go with it, whether I like it or not.
Ive been battling with bad depression for about 6-7 years now, and it was caused by many things but its being continued by one main thing. There's one thing right now that is the cause of alot of my pain, mentally, physically, emotionally. My job. Ive had the same job, a manager at a restaurant (ill leave it at that) for almost the same amount of time. And you may ask yourself 'well Alice why are you still there?' there are alot of factors and currently im doing my best to start a new life, but thats for later.
Since ive started my job ive gained close to 100lbs, which in itself weight gain causes ALOT of other physical issues, ive been put on anxiety meds, depression meds, pain meds...so many meds. I already have a pre-existing thyroid issue which is alot already and makes it hard for my body to function normally. The weight gain and mental health issues just made everything worse. I could talk or complain about my job all day but the main point is that im used and abused to be light and blunt. Im a nice person by nature and like to do my best to help and as a manager I feel its part of my job to help. But over the years my GM has taken advantage of me. He's a manipulative person that knows how to get what he wants and uses people till theres nothing left. He barely does anything himself and is a dictator. He knew how to guilt trip me into saying yes or made me promises he never kept, never intended to keep. When I started sticking up for myself he manipulated my store operator and the employees around me into getting me to help, he know how to play the system. Im convinced he's a sociopath, among many other things. But I would work anywhere from 50-70 hour weeks, working 15-25 days straight sometimes, and be at the store for 10-14 hours a day. And even if I was at my best weight with no medical issues thats ALOT for ANYONE to work. My job isn't super labor intensive but im on my feet the entire time and dealing with 16 yr old employees, terrible customers, and messes and bullshit he left behind on a daily basis. I was worked almost to death, and some days I felt like I was going to die. Not getting out of bed because my sciatica was so bad, because my feet were so swollen, or because I just couldn't physically get up....I was so tired. This still goes on to some extent but ive gotten alot stronger in saying no and putting my foot down. But the reason I haven't left was money. I couldn't go anywhere else in my area and get paid the same amount, and with the bills I share with Tiikeri we couldn't afford a pay cut. At least not a severe one of $5 or more. Tiikeri btw suffers the same fate as I. All we have is each other at this horrid place and if I didn't have him I dont know what id do. So we started saving money to move. To go ANYWHERE else but where we were. And then I started noticing my paychecks getting smaller, yet I was working the same. Thats where my garnishment comes in. I forgot about one of my student loans and the government took over and now takes 25% of every bi-weekly paycheck. Ive been trying to set up a payment plan but its been a real struggle for me. But they've taken my taxes the last 2 years, a total of around $5k which I could've used to move by now and be done with this place. And as much as this angers me it angers me even more...because its no ones fault but my own....I should've set up a payment plan like I did my other one...but for whatever reason I didn't. My credit is also shot because of this. I can't take out a loan to move or I would've already. And Tiikeri has no credit at all, which in this day and age is just as bad as have shit credit lol makes total sense man. It really sucks...I work so much and dont get the money I work for. But thats whats happens, thats my own stupidity.
Anyway about 2 weeks before AC last year I developed a terrible cold and sinus infection, no doubt from being overworked and not taking care of myself. I shouldn't have taken on the amount of work I did but I thought it would go away within the week. It didn't. I stupidly went to AC thinking id be fine and I wasn't. I didn't get done what I owe people and I was miserable (if you saw me there then im sure you know how shitty I felt) I barely made any money and it was just all around the worst AC I had had in all my years of going. But I came back thinking when this cold goes away ill bang everything out.....but it didn't go away....I was sick for what felt like a couple months. And then the weird things started happening. My feet swelled 3x the size, I woke up with numb legs, though I slept every night I felt like I hadn't slept in weeks every morning when I woke up. Work because even harder. My shoes barely fit and killed to wear. I could barely stay awake, Id fall asleep at my desk, counting the money at work, hell even on the toilet going pee on my break. Then my hands started going numb. I have carpal tunnel so I wasn't surprised at first until it was constant. I couldn't feel my thumbs, my hands shook with bad tremors. Just so much weird stuff was happening to me and after about a month I got scared. I had to go back to NH so find out what was wrong. I had so much blood taken from me, did so many tests, but everything was normal. Nothing was wrong...yet here I was, and I knew something wasn't right. I came back down home defeated and even more depressed. And then as magically as all this stuff came....it left....aside from my sleeping problems. I went back up to NH to see a sleep specialists, did some studies, was diagnosed with sleep apnea. Most likely brought on by my sudden weight gain over the years. I used to be 160lbs....now I weight almost double that... btw the insurance I have is under my dad still, im lucky enough to still be covored by him, but its New England based so I can't have anything done here in DE because of that. I always have to go home for everything. In the midsts of all this I stopped taking my meds for my depression and anxiety and mental health. That really knocked me off my rocker and I had to got back on and adjust over many months. I became angry and irritable and mean and just...not pleasant to be around. For the last 3 months of last year I stayed away from social media alot because of this. I couldn't deal with being social, even behind a computer screen. And I was getting alot of hateful messages and comments from people waiting for things and that upset me too.
The other issues I have here is where I live. My landlord. I want to say im grateful to have my own place with tiikeri and I live right behind work so that saves a ton on gas. But my landlord is cheap, he cuts corners and takes the easy way out of things. Again making all these promises he never keeps. I share a cable and electric bill with my downstairs neighbor, it shouldn't be that way. He also refused to have comcast come out her and connect our house to there powerlines so he cut corners and took cable boxes and an internet box from his other properties and made an extension to someone elses cable bill. Our fridge is also busted and the entire first winter we lived here we didn't have heat. We lived in a small apartment that was on average 30 degrees. And he takes one of our trash cans weekly to put his own trash in, when we pay for those bins and my neighbor and I end up having to share one. I pay $940 a month to live here....and im getting tired of his bullshit. Ive also learned that the company he works for apparently thinks hes amazing and he was sleeping with his boss....so im afraid if I go to complain about him it would've matter and no one would believe me...but anyway.
Im at a decent point now where im slowly pulling myself out of this terribly deep hole im in. Im trying desperately to catch up on my commission list and deliver a good product. I still have my trade list too, im working in between but commissions are more important to me. But feel free to note me if you think ive forgotten about you. Trades aren't on my trello cue, but they are all written down.
Its taken me awhile to write this because I just....haven't had the strength to do so...again this isn't an excuse, I dont ask for pitty or anything like that. But its to help understand where ive been and what ive been doing for the past year. Im still in a bad state of health all around and I know that. But im getting there. I wish I could wake up tomorrow and be my normal self from 7 years ago...but I dont think that will ever really happen...things change people and you have to go with it, another thing ive learned.
Again sorry this journal is so long. If you read it all and got to this point...thank you...from the bottom of my heart thank you. I give my sincere apologies to all of you and only ask your help in helping me make things right with you all, I just want to make you all happy <3
Yes I will be at AC this year. Yes ill be taking commissions for pickup. I will be posting it shortly. However I will not be taking on as much as last year. Im trying to be smarter about things. And ill be posting more as I go! I back to streaming now and that really helps me work and focus.
Again if you've stuck with me this long....thank you so much. I truly love and appreciate all of you <3
Full update coming soon-posting art backlog
Posted 8 years agoI know alot of people have been asking questions and ill make a full update when im able, whenever my next day off is which is supposed to be Wednesday but who knows at this point.
Atm ive been uploading some art backlog I have. Ill go back and find peoples FA's and be more personable when im back from work. And ill upload more too and answer messages and all that. For now im off to work for the 13th day in a row...man im tired
Atm ive been uploading some art backlog I have. Ill go back and find peoples FA's and be more personable when im back from work. And ill upload more too and answer messages and all that. For now im off to work for the 13th day in a row...man im tired
Not here right now
Posted 8 years agoI'm not active here right now. There's alot of shit going on in my life. I'm still working on art, but I've had a ton of trouble with the post lately. Since christmas I've been having issues with people not getting mail and mail getting returned to me. I don't know what the issue is but I'm doing my best to take care of it. If you haven't gotten mail from me don't post aggressive shit on my wall. Contact me in private like a damn adult please. I have 0 patience atm because of work, wrong meds, personal issues, ect. I'm trying to be professional and kind but getting threats and yelled at for shit isn't ok. Want to talk to me? You can msg me on facebook, Alice Alexia, you can email me, Alice_alexia@hotmail.com. you can message me here but I'm not sure I'll get it right away.
I favorite shit from time to time but I don't know when I'll become fully active here till my shit calms down. I do have art to post though. When I'm ready to be active fully here again I will say.
I favorite shit from time to time but I don't know when I'll become fully active here till my shit calms down. I do have art to post though. When I'm ready to be active fully here again I will say.
Here and chugging on...
Posted 9 years agoSo I know I disappeared for a while and I apologize. My laptop had a virus, which I believe I got from FA actually :/ but ive been trying to fix it and while I think its gone my laptop has just turned into a piece of shit. Like I have terrible luck with laptops because something always happens and they always get fucked up =_=
Ive stepped away from alot of social media and such for a while. Im trying to better myself, shit just keeps happening and piling on.... im trying....barely staying afloat really...
Ill respond to messages and update art soon. I know people are waiting and im sorry
Ive stepped away from alot of social media and such for a while. Im trying to better myself, shit just keeps happening and piling on.... im trying....barely staying afloat really...
Ill respond to messages and update art soon. I know people are waiting and im sorry
*~SEE YOU ALL AT ANTHROCON!!~*
Posted 9 years agoWhere are you staying?
The omni, of course!
What day are you getting there?
Tomorrow [Wednesday] evening
How are you traveling?
In
s sweet CUBBBEEEE
Who will you be rooming with?
The main gang yo! 

and the awesome GUPPY who is FA less lol
How is the best way to find you?
Twitter is the best way to get ahold of me! My handle is Tonguestripes
Im also on Telegram, Alice_Alexia, and if you have my number you can text me!
Are there any panels you might be attending?
I always try to be at the dance prelims and dance comp to cheer my friends on :) other then that who knows! I just go with the flo'yo'
What do you look like?
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20411366/ LIKE DEESEEE
Will you be suiting?
YES!! Ill have Alice and Luna :D
Do you do free art?
I might, if you catch me at the right time!
Do you do trades?
I might take a few :3
Do you do badges?
Yup! Ill be taking badges in the alley :D
What is your gender?
I got da tatas!
How tall are you?
5'2" im a shorty
Can I talk to you?
Of course!
Can I touch you?
In an appropriate manner yes lol
Can I visit your room?
Maybe, depends on the situation lol just ask though
Can I buy you drinks?
YUP! I live off of Monster and Redbull during the day haha
Can I give you stuff?
If you want lol
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Ill accept all the hugs!
Are you nice?
I like to think so haha
How long are you going?
Wednesday to Sunday
Do you have an artist table?
YUP! Ill be in the Artist Alley Friday and Sunday for sure! Still unsure about Saturday
Will you be going to parties?
Not sure lol guess we'll see if im invited
Will you be performing?
Naa, but ill be cheering on my friends!
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Alice or Kendall, and if you call me Luna in that suit ill also respond :3
Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
In the Alley and Den probably lol spending all the money I make!
What/where will you be eating?
We always eat at Furnandos once and that ghetto chinese place haha and then the rest of the time we play it by ear!
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
If we invite you and it's ok with my group c:
Can I take your picture?
In suit of course! Out of suit maybe lol just ask
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
Beat my sales from last year and just have lots of fun! I cant wait to see so many people this year dlkfjghslfj IM SO EXCITED!!!
Uploading work today-need a new chord for cintiq :(
Posted 9 years agoUploading a bunch today. Been trying to work on Anthrocon prep but work is making it difficult, of course. Just trying to figure out stuff for the art show, that's always my main bump lol
Aside from the that digital work has been slow because I need a knew HDMI chord. Mine works however after like 5 minutes my cintiq starts flashing, and im pretty sure its the chord just causing a connection error. So literally every 10-15 minutes im taking the chord out and putting it back in, which is a real pain in the ass =_=
trying to work through the shit being thrown at me! Like always lol
Aside from the that digital work has been slow because I need a knew HDMI chord. Mine works however after like 5 minutes my cintiq starts flashing, and im pretty sure its the chord just causing a connection error. So literally every 10-15 minutes im taking the chord out and putting it back in, which is a real pain in the ass =_=
trying to work through the shit being thrown at me! Like always lol
~*Anthrocon Badge preorders open!!-Badges trades too!!*~
Posted 9 years agoIm open for Anthrocon preorders, for badges and pinups/illustrations! You can find my prices here--> http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20072720/ keep in mind my prices go up at the con! If you'd like to order you can comment on that submission, here, or note me!
Im also taking a few slots for badge trades, to exchange at con! :D
Im also taking a few slots for badge trades, to exchange at con! :D
Not leaving FA! But im on other places :3
Posted 9 years agoI know with all thats happened here on FA alot of people are leaving but im not going anywhere. I can't afford to. I don't know if people understand but this is where the most business is for me, and alot of other artists. And I can move anywhere but that doesn't mean my clients will. So for now im still here! However im on a bunch of other places too, so bellow is where you can find me! ^-^
FurryNetwork- https://beta.furrynetwork.com/alicealexia/
Twitter- @ Tonguestripes
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Art-of-Ali.....1827800761677/
Instagram- alice.alexia.art
You can find me most at these places! I have others but im not very active there, though im trying to change that, just takes time.
FurryNetwork- https://beta.furrynetwork.com/alicealexia/
Twitter- @ Tonguestripes
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Art-of-Ali.....1827800761677/
Instagram- alice.alexia.art
You can find me most at these places! I have others but im not very active there, though im trying to change that, just takes time.
ALOT of art mailed out + posting backlog!
Posted 9 years agoJust a quick update ive mailed almost everything I have! Tomorrow ill be mailing all I have left! I still have some badges but I haven't gotten an address back for them yet.
I also have a bit of a backlog in posting, I haven't been around much if you couldn't see. So im going to post a some things over the weekend.
My health is still the same, just waiting till I can see my doctor next which won't be for a couple of weeks. Being 10 hours away in a different state, having insurance that won't cover me in my current state, and then missing work and not making money when I have these medical expenses is tough and annoying to say the least. It's been hard but im trying on a daily basis, I really am.
Im really trying to get my shit together before Anthrocon, especially my health X_X
Id also like to say if you've been trying to get in contact with me I apologize for being so slow. However I feel some people are being harsh and its unnecessary and I wont answer because I don't need that extra stress in my life right now, especially if it's not about a commission. Im sorry if that seems rude but I have enough anxiety and stress at this time, I will answer when im ready
I also have a bit of a backlog in posting, I haven't been around much if you couldn't see. So im going to post a some things over the weekend.
My health is still the same, just waiting till I can see my doctor next which won't be for a couple of weeks. Being 10 hours away in a different state, having insurance that won't cover me in my current state, and then missing work and not making money when I have these medical expenses is tough and annoying to say the least. It's been hard but im trying on a daily basis, I really am.
Im really trying to get my shit together before Anthrocon, especially my health X_X
Id also like to say if you've been trying to get in contact with me I apologize for being so slow. However I feel some people are being harsh and its unnecessary and I wont answer because I don't need that extra stress in my life right now, especially if it's not about a commission. Im sorry if that seems rude but I have enough anxiety and stress at this time, I will answer when im ready
Important update-health issues
Posted 9 years agoSo I've been meaning to make a journal about my situation. I just keep forgetting or get distracted. I'm going to try and not make this to long ;0; but in a nut she'll I've been having some health problems. I have don't fully know the problem yet but I hope to soon. But basically the past couple of months have been tough. The main problems being that I'm having swelling all over my body, and constant numbness. It's worse in my hands and feet. This just makes drawing alot slower because I have to take a lot of breaks, as my hands are so swollen or they're falling asleep after 5 minutes of holding somrthing. My feet have gotten so bad I can't wear my work shoes. In addition every day I feel like I've been hit by a truck, for lack of a better term. I'm constantly exhausted and I can't concentrate/focus worth shit. Almost every night I fall asleep at my desk working. My joints are also swollen and painful, my knees and wrists specifically. I've also continued to gain weight, regardless of what I eat or do. It took my a while to get to see my doctor because my insurance is a new England based plan, and I live in DE. So making the trip up takes time and I loose money because I can't work. Not to mention my boss is a dick. But I was finally able to see her last weekend and one thing I do have for sure is sleep apnea, which explains why I'm so tired and can't focus. So I'll have to go back up and get set up with a c-pop machine. As for everything else I'm waiting on my blood work to come back. And then depending on the findings we go from there.
I do apologize for being MIA, I've kinda stayed away from the Internet in general. I'm working as hard as my body will allow me and again I generally fall asleep at my desk trying to work. So it's just been a bit slow going. I have some things to upload though, I'm getting somewhere even if slowly!
I really hope I can figure this all out soon. It's really upsetting me how slow I've gotten, and the fact that I can never seem to catch up with me health. It's always something. Not to mention I'm tired of just continuously getting fatter...seriously it's getting old.
But thank you all for your patience and understanding! I'm doing my best ;-;
I do apologize for being MIA, I've kinda stayed away from the Internet in general. I'm working as hard as my body will allow me and again I generally fall asleep at my desk trying to work. So it's just been a bit slow going. I have some things to upload though, I'm getting somewhere even if slowly!
I really hope I can figure this all out soon. It's really upsetting me how slow I've gotten, and the fact that I can never seem to catch up with me health. It's always something. Not to mention I'm tired of just continuously getting fatter...seriously it's getting old.
But thank you all for your patience and understanding! I'm doing my best ;-;
Digital Commissions open!!-SALE $10-$50-
Posted 9 years ago--> http://www.furaffinity.net/view/189.....che=1454475842 <--
Finishing up traditional commissions and packaging things up to mail out! Ill be uploading a lot tomorrow and thursday, I have a lot done just have had the time to scan things or go to the post office yet!
Finishing up traditional commissions and packaging things up to mail out! Ill be uploading a lot tomorrow and thursday, I have a lot done just have had the time to scan things or go to the post office yet!
LAST DAY TO GET $10-$15 BADGES FROM ME!!!
Posted 9 years agoSo this is the last day to get badges from me for $10-$15!!! ---> http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18843250/ they normally go for $25+ so grab the deal while you can!!
Next week I'll be focusing on digital work and opening for digital commissions while I revamp my prices, get all my traditional commissions mailed out, and work on finishing up my website and such! So I'll lost a mini digital price sheet tonight and my schedule with streaming times and you can reserve a slot for stream too if you wish!
Keep an eye out!
Next week I'll be focusing on digital work and opening for digital commissions while I revamp my prices, get all my traditional commissions mailed out, and work on finishing up my website and such! So I'll lost a mini digital price sheet tonight and my schedule with streaming times and you can reserve a slot for stream too if you wish!
Keep an eye out!
New year=new me[update]
Posted 9 years agoJust an update.
I was thrusted back into work over a week ago when they desperately needed me, which is why ive been quiet. Ive been working as much as I can because I want to have enough for my bills and some left to get groceries. They started me back at the same rate, $12, so I don't want to worry for once. Though witch Christmas this week and me having no money that upsets me. I get paid Christmas eve, guess we shall see how much my check is to know if I can get any gifts. Other wise ill be giving gifts after the holidays when I have a steady flow again. Im also working on art gifts for many people, especially since I can't offer much else atm. But I doubt ill get them all done by christmas. Who knows.
This is the first year I won't be home with my family family for christmas. I just don't have the money to go home, plus ive been home a lot the past few months. But it hasn't felt like christmas anyway....honestly I haven't had a nice christmas in a long time. My life has just been a complete mess since my final year of college. But anyway.
I have a lot of changes I want to make with me and my life. I have a lot of goals I hope to achieve. And I just want 2016 to be refreshing, happy, and full of success for once in my damn life....I want and desperately need a change in many ways. Just sucks that money is required -_-
But ill be changing my profile here around, adding, updating, just making things new and different. Ill be revamping my commissions completely. How I take them, my contact, possibly my prices. I want to make a website and just make everything easier and more professional. I have things I need to get in order to improve in my art, update my portfolio, and start animating again.....I genuinely miss animating so much..but good quality things, like programs and a new desktop or macbook, cost lots of money. And I have awful credit...another thing im trying to fix T_T so I know things will take time but I think it will help me to get organized with everything.
but anyway, I have tomorrow off. Praise. Ive been working a lot of mornings, which I don't mind, but my body isn't used to getting up at 6:30am or going to bed really early, so ive been pretty tired. Just gotta get into that habit again. Ill also be focusing on my health ALOT. Im done with this weight gain for no reason. Im over hating myself and feeling like shit. I want myself back and I want to be me...not this black hole ive become. So I have many focuses and goals and I believe with organization and determination I can get back on track. Ill talk more about that later but now for more art <3
I was thrusted back into work over a week ago when they desperately needed me, which is why ive been quiet. Ive been working as much as I can because I want to have enough for my bills and some left to get groceries. They started me back at the same rate, $12, so I don't want to worry for once. Though witch Christmas this week and me having no money that upsets me. I get paid Christmas eve, guess we shall see how much my check is to know if I can get any gifts. Other wise ill be giving gifts after the holidays when I have a steady flow again. Im also working on art gifts for many people, especially since I can't offer much else atm. But I doubt ill get them all done by christmas. Who knows.
This is the first year I won't be home with my family family for christmas. I just don't have the money to go home, plus ive been home a lot the past few months. But it hasn't felt like christmas anyway....honestly I haven't had a nice christmas in a long time. My life has just been a complete mess since my final year of college. But anyway.
I have a lot of changes I want to make with me and my life. I have a lot of goals I hope to achieve. And I just want 2016 to be refreshing, happy, and full of success for once in my damn life....I want and desperately need a change in many ways. Just sucks that money is required -_-
But ill be changing my profile here around, adding, updating, just making things new and different. Ill be revamping my commissions completely. How I take them, my contact, possibly my prices. I want to make a website and just make everything easier and more professional. I have things I need to get in order to improve in my art, update my portfolio, and start animating again.....I genuinely miss animating so much..but good quality things, like programs and a new desktop or macbook, cost lots of money. And I have awful credit...another thing im trying to fix T_T so I know things will take time but I think it will help me to get organized with everything.
but anyway, I have tomorrow off. Praise. Ive been working a lot of mornings, which I don't mind, but my body isn't used to getting up at 6:30am or going to bed really early, so ive been pretty tired. Just gotta get into that habit again. Ill also be focusing on my health ALOT. Im done with this weight gain for no reason. Im over hating myself and feeling like shit. I want myself back and I want to be me...not this black hole ive become. So I have many focuses and goals and I believe with organization and determination I can get back on track. Ill talk more about that later but now for more art <3
Home from the hospital and working!-where I post my WIPs-
Posted 10 years agoHeyo! So my mom had her hip replacement surgery this past Tuesday and we just brought her home from the hospital today! The past couple of days ive been at the hospital with her all day and helping with PT there so I can help her here at home :) So now im basically just taking care of her, mostly helping her up and down, to the bathroom, and with PT. Im going to be at home the whole time, not leaving the house unless I need to, because I don't want her alone for a while. She's someone that thinks she can do things with no help (kinda like me HA) and would try to do something alone and we don't need her to fall or anything! So ive planted myself on the couch and surrounded myself with my traditional art supplies and am plugging away at commissions and other owed work!
I have many things close to done, just have to cut them out and mount them on paper and somethings I need some copic refills to finish. A LOT of my copics need refills ;-; id love to get some before I go back down to DE because there's a store around here that sells them SO cheap! But I still have to make my rent! Im very close to my goal!!! So maybe if I can I can raise some extra to get refills, here's hoping!
But im still open and accepting commissions! I DO DRAW EVERYTHING! lol porn included, I just don't get adult commissions often. But here's my traditional commission special atm!--> http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18293402/ If there's something else you'd like just ask me!
Also if you want to see lots of WIPs and sketches or art before I post it here, here are some places you can find me!
Instagram= Alice.Alexia.Art
Facebook= Senpai Alice/ Alice Alexia [Feel free to add me as a friend!]
Twitter= Tonguestripes
OK so now im going to take a nap X_X and then back to art! Ill be posting some things tonight I hope! <333
I have many things close to done, just have to cut them out and mount them on paper and somethings I need some copic refills to finish. A LOT of my copics need refills ;-; id love to get some before I go back down to DE because there's a store around here that sells them SO cheap! But I still have to make my rent! Im very close to my goal!!! So maybe if I can I can raise some extra to get refills, here's hoping!
But im still open and accepting commissions! I DO DRAW EVERYTHING! lol porn included, I just don't get adult commissions often. But here's my traditional commission special atm!--> http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18293402/ If there's something else you'd like just ask me!
Also if you want to see lots of WIPs and sketches or art before I post it here, here are some places you can find me!
Instagram= Alice.Alexia.Art
Facebook= Senpai Alice/ Alice Alexia [Feel free to add me as a friend!]
Twitter= Tonguestripes
OK so now im going to take a nap X_X and then back to art! Ill be posting some things tonight I hope! <333
Traditional Coms! Scrapbook Badges and Music Wing its! $20+
Posted 10 years ago--> http://www.furaffinity.net/fav/1823.....4b93fea11f93af <--
Im now home in NH to take care of my mom for a little over 2 weeks, she's having a hip replacement done! I wasn't able to bring my tablet however I have all my traditional art supplies! I picked some things out to offer as specials, and if you check my normal commission sheet these are all significantly lower prices! a 1 character illustration alone (like on the far left) is $60, so 2 characters would be $90! TAKE ADVANTAGE WHILST YOU CAN! lol
So for the next 3 days im with my mom on a scrapbook retreat and im working on art all weekend! So because im with my mom and others who have all this scrapbooking stuff im going to offer special scrapbooking badges and small pinups! All the info will be bellow!
Ive had hardly any orders for the past 2 weeks and I REALLY need to make money for my bills. So please consider me for your next commission or at least spread the word! Everything helps and I appreciate it all tons!! <333
This is my only form of income atm! Until the end of the month this is my complete job! Tips are always loved and appreciated! I need to make $500 this month for my half of bills! Ill be keeping track here!
*Something new that im offering! Basically you give me a song and I draw to it, that simple! The example above was drawn to 'Kick in the teeth' by Papa Roach. It's only a bust however I will be doing waist up to full bodies for the commissions. 1 character with a background of some sort! It's a wing it because you give me no details but the song, so I draw how it makes me feel! Another reason it's a cheaper option!
*Pinups include more detail all around and a simple BG like shown. These can be any rating! Clothed, artistic nudity, or dirty!
*Normally $90 im doing 2 character illustrations for just $75! Comes with a fuller BG as shown and it can be any rating! So I will draw PORN! I do most fetishes, close to anything but if you're unsure just ask!
*Badges will be mounted on cute paper with sticker letters and accents! And pinups are basically the same as full body badges only they have no name and will be a little bigger then the badge. But I have tons of cute paper, stickers, and sticker letters to use! You can request a theme or leave it up to me :)
Payment upfront via paypal, you will get a base sketch sent to you for approval before completion!
Im now home in NH to take care of my mom for a little over 2 weeks, she's having a hip replacement done! I wasn't able to bring my tablet however I have all my traditional art supplies! I picked some things out to offer as specials, and if you check my normal commission sheet these are all significantly lower prices! a 1 character illustration alone (like on the far left) is $60, so 2 characters would be $90! TAKE ADVANTAGE WHILST YOU CAN! lol
So for the next 3 days im with my mom on a scrapbook retreat and im working on art all weekend! So because im with my mom and others who have all this scrapbooking stuff im going to offer special scrapbooking badges and small pinups! All the info will be bellow!
Ive had hardly any orders for the past 2 weeks and I REALLY need to make money for my bills. So please consider me for your next commission or at least spread the word! Everything helps and I appreciate it all tons!! <333
$264/ $500
This is my only form of income atm! Until the end of the month this is my complete job! Tips are always loved and appreciated! I need to make $500 this month for my half of bills! Ill be keeping track here!
Music Wing it!- $35
*Something new that im offering! Basically you give me a song and I draw to it, that simple! The example above was drawn to 'Kick in the teeth' by Papa Roach. It's only a bust however I will be doing waist up to full bodies for the commissions. 1 character with a background of some sort! It's a wing it because you give me no details but the song, so I draw how it makes me feel! Another reason it's a cheaper option!
Pinups!- $45
+$20 for an extra character, MAX IS 3!
*Pinups include more detail all around and a simple BG like shown. These can be any rating! Clothed, artistic nudity, or dirty!
2 character Illustrations- $75
+$20 for an extra character, MAX IS 4!
*Normally $90 im doing 2 character illustrations for just $75! Comes with a fuller BG as shown and it can be any rating! So I will draw PORN! I do most fetishes, close to anything but if you're unsure just ask!
Scrapbook Commissions!
Headshot badges-$20
Full body badges- $40
Full body simple pinups- $40
*Badges will be mounted on cute paper with sticker letters and accents! And pinups are basically the same as full body badges only they have no name and will be a little bigger then the badge. But I have tons of cute paper, stickers, and sticker letters to use! You can request a theme or leave it up to me :)
Payment upfront via paypal, you will get a base sketch sent to you for approval before completion!
Need help with traditional streaming!!
Posted 10 years agoSo im trying to get a good setup for streaming traditionally. And im struggling to get a good quality picture without lots of lag!
Picarto works best for me but I just feel like my streams are total shit? lol Like is my webcam that shitty or something?
For those that stream traditional art what have you found is the best set up? I want to figure this out so when I go home tomorrow, taking care of my mom during her hip replacement surgery, I can stream traditional art. I won't be taking my tablet with me, its to big and I don't have a place to put it lol
I ask other artists every time I see them stream traditionally but it seams like they all want to be dicks and completely ignore me? Lol is there some secret I don't know about?
Picarto works best for me but I just feel like my streams are total shit? lol Like is my webcam that shitty or something?
For those that stream traditional art what have you found is the best set up? I want to figure this out so when I go home tomorrow, taking care of my mom during her hip replacement surgery, I can stream traditional art. I won't be taking my tablet with me, its to big and I don't have a place to put it lol
I ask other artists every time I see them stream traditionally but it seams like they all want to be dicks and completely ignore me? Lol is there some secret I don't know about?
$25 Commission Advent Calendar?-Thoughts!-
Posted 10 years agoOk so I saw Marlimoo's chibi advent calendar and got an idea to do something similar!
Basically an advent calendar, for those that don't know, is a calendar during the month of December where you open each day, on that day, to find small chocolate or picture of something pertaining to that holiday, such as Christmas tree's and snowman and such!
So im thinking of making a calendar and each day will have a holiday theme. You pick the day/theme you want and get a commission of your character with that theme. Pretty simple! But im wondering some things...
-Should the themes be a surprise, you pick the day and don't know what you'll get? With the option to pay extra to pick the theme?
-Traditional or digital or both?
-Flat rate price? Options to have more for more? Like pay extra for shading or more characters?
-Should I have some themes that have 2 characters, which would be more, like mistletoe?
-Is this something that even INTERESTS you??
-should I do full body? Badges? Ferrel? Multiple options?
Id love some input from you guys!!!
Basically an advent calendar, for those that don't know, is a calendar during the month of December where you open each day, on that day, to find small chocolate or picture of something pertaining to that holiday, such as Christmas tree's and snowman and such!
So im thinking of making a calendar and each day will have a holiday theme. You pick the day/theme you want and get a commission of your character with that theme. Pretty simple! But im wondering some things...
-Should the themes be a surprise, you pick the day and don't know what you'll get? With the option to pay extra to pick the theme?
-Traditional or digital or both?
-Flat rate price? Options to have more for more? Like pay extra for shading or more characters?
-Should I have some themes that have 2 characters, which would be more, like mistletoe?
-Is this something that even INTERESTS you??
-should I do full body? Badges? Ferrel? Multiple options?
Id love some input from you guys!!!