Mainly because that implies it'll be like big and bombastic.

But yeh, I'm gonna kinda redux this page big time, start things up again. Maybe, hopefully.

yeh

Not much to say really. I've completed my yearly trip around the sun and didn't keel over. So woo for that and stuff.

Hey guys, I know I've been really silent here aside from a few sparse journals about how I have no money and stuff. I'd like to apologize for that.

Things in the past year or so haven't been exactly ideal. I'm currently in a living situation that, while not outright dangerous, isn't exactly the healthiest and I don't have much of a way around it. This is why art has been so scattered and I've been all but silent here. It's been taking a lot just to get through each day and that's made art a much harder thing to do.

That said, this journal isn't just about me lamenting my situation and all that. As you can tell from the title, I wanna start pushing through all that to get to a place where I'm okay and doing well for myself. I've started an illustration class this semester, so I'll be posting stuff from that as well. I'll do my best to be more active in comments and the like as well.

I've also been contemplating streaming the digital aspects of some of my work as a means of self-motivation, art-wise. I'm not yet knowledgeable on how to do so, but I have a picarto account and hopefully I can get something rolling.

So, in summary, I want to say sorry for the lack of activity on my part and to tell you that I'll be doing my best to try and be around more. (and feel free to kick my butt about this)

Best Regards,
Arti

So, I just found out that my main flashdrive is dead and so far to my knowledge, unfixable and all the data is trap inside. So yay for that...

That aside, I'm gonna be redoing this page a lot, and trying to actually get steady with art. ALL my old art is now in scraps, because it hurts to look at.

More updates soon maybe

Hey guys, long time no journal. Been stupid levels of busy with school and then moving into my summer situation. As such, new expenses have been cropping up left and right. So, I decided to open for commissions, the info for which can be seen on my newest submission ( http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16830850/ ). I wanna get these going soon I get paid every two weeks, and I would like to have a little extra to cover the in betweens if the need arises.

For example, my monitor is starting to full on die on me, so I need to get some funds quick-ish if I want to be able to even do commissions and the like. I have possible back up, but its pretty iffy. So, hopefully we can work together I can be not poor 'w'

Heya everyone, Articus here. So, its coming to the end of the semester for me, and once I am done with school, I will be doing my best to actually supply you guys with art and stuff. I actually have a bunch of sketches that I haven't posted, so starting this weekend, those will be coming at a couple a day.

Now, onto the real reason behind this journal. I am a college student, and that means that I am not all that blessed with money for much of anything. This is especially awful since next semester, I will have to pay $1500 for tuition, and then whatever I'll be needing for books and other supplies. As such, I will be trying to get an Iron Artist Challenge going between when I leave campus and next semester. This is equal parts to make up money so I don't have to be on my parents tab for tuition for the second time this year, and just so I have a reason to make more art and commit to posting it.

Here's what I'll be offering for the my Iron Artist Challenge

Headshot sketches-$15 (color- +$5)
Examples:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13794316/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13794910/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13795260/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/13795677/

Full body sketches-$20 (color- +$10)
Examples
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wyjb6rrg0.....40527.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vr7rqf9o3.....41130.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/o9qdu1vqw.....41201.jpg?dl=0

And, if you're just generous and don't want art, my paypal is
Articus_Tigerwulf[at]hotmail.com

Thanks for your time, and I hope to hear from you guys soon.

 Grau has been going through some rough stuff lately and I would super appreciate if you could take a little time and maybe do a little something to try and lift her spirits. No major commitments needed, but if you could just send some positivity her way, that'd be super super awesome and you'll my most heartfelt thanks.

Hey guys, just got back from Anthrocon. I had a great time and I can't wait to go again. However, without meaning to, expenses ended up catching up with me and now I'm dangerously low on cash of any kind. While I get paid later this week, I also have rent and stuff coming up soon, so most of that is gonna poof.

As such, I'm saying again that I'm opening for those badge commissions, as well as other things that I'll post a price sheet for in the next few days. Also, against my own preference, I will accept donations if you guys are crazy enough to give them. My paypal email is Articus_Tigerwulf[at]hotmail.com By now means do you need to, but if you want to send a little something my way, I take whatever I can get.

All commission inquiries should be sent to my email at Articus.Tigulf@gmail.com

Okay, so first off, sorry once more for the extended silence. Been bouncing between dealing with personal issues, crazy school work, and then moving into an apartment by myself for the first time and doing my first full time job. But, I'm starting to get into the groove of things, and I've decided to open up commissions as a way to have a little extra money between Rent, food and paying back my parents for covering the cost of deposit and first month's rent.

So, I've decided to do mini bust badges for $15 a piece.

They something close to these and there will be more examples coming this weekend
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/12420889/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/12382096/

Slots are unlimited for now, but I'll close them if I get more than I can handle. So, if you want one, just comment below.

P.S. this is my first time doing commissions, so bear with me ^w^

Hey you guys, its Articus. First of all, I hope you all are having a great holiday season with whatever you guys celebrate and stuff. I'm righting this in my tablet's word program at about 5:30 in the morning, so if this sounds weird or anything, I'll let you guys call me on that, but now I want to say something.

When I became a furry, I was a dumb kid, who could barely draw, and was only it in for the vore at first, (You'll notice that my first page here was actually Alexian Vorewatcher, because that was 90% of what I did). But, you guys ended up showing me something really special. This place, this fandom has done so much for me over the years I've been in it and I just can't imagine where I would be without the people I have met. I'd probably still be deep in the closet, hating myself and all the things I used to do. So, for that I want to thank you guys as a whole first of all. You guys are the crazy awesome people who make up this crazy amalgamation of ideals, people, walks of life, and what-have-you that is the furry fandom. I literally cannot imagine my life without it and I don’t say enough how much you guys mean to me.

Now, I want to move on to thanking a few specific people. It’s not a small list, so you don't have to read all of it. If I've sent this journal to you specifically, you can probably just search yourself and read that and then skip to the mushy mess that will probably be at the end of this. I just want to say thank you to each of you and let other people know how awesome you all are. So, without further ado,

First of all, I'd like to thank  shininglion, he's no longer apart of the site, and he'll get this via email later, but I want you guys to know what he has done for me. He was probably one of the first people to really affect my life here on. He and Smut, (aka  BenignFeline) really made me one of the happiest people on the planet when we talked, and did art for each other. It was one of my saddest days when he had to leave the site because of the trouble it was causing him and not a day goes by that I don't miss that level of contact we used to have. Luckily, I still can talk to my lion daddy sometimes, and I only wish I could do so more. What you need to know that he is the most amazing white lion on the planet and deserves every happiness because he has really earned it.

Next up is  indigofactory. Now, I don’t doubt he thinks that I'm a rather weird dude because I've goofed up my trying to show my appreciation of his art and just general wisdom that he has shared, but I just want to say something nice to him here. He's among one of my favorite artists on here because he's just unapologetically himself 100% of the time and that is really admirable. A lot of people see him as a grouch, which I wouldn’t say is totally off, but if you look beyond the gruffness, you see one of the sweetest darn guys ever. Whenever I see him talking to or about people like  mikalapine,  eavila7989,  schindler,  tairupanda,  rourkie, and a few others, I just see this guy who is completely genuine and real and kind of amazing in how much he cares for those people. Its inspiring to see that and its make me want to make more artist friends and be able to do the things that he does and they have done with him. To Indigo, if you've made it through all that, I want to say thank you so much for all that you do. Not only your art, but just everything and I want you to know that you're a really awesome guy and I'm sorry for kind of trying too hard in wanting to know you more.

Next on the list,  zevti_bull This guy I discovered back in my Alexian days and is honestly one of the best vore artists out there in my opinion. But, that's only a small part as to why he's on this list. What earned him his spot is more than that. First off, he's helped improve in my art tenfold since I started taking tips and pseudo-lessons from him. I still need polish, (a lot of polishing) but he's helped me become a whole lot better than I used to be. In addition to that, getting to know him has been an amazing experience and he's another guy who can be gruff and intimidating, but at the same times he can be just the most caring and charming person in the world. When I'm not goofing and making him feel frustrated with my weirdness, he has made me feel all kinds of special. Zev, if you're reading this, known that you are and amazing person and I wish I could say more how great you are and how much you have done for me in my time here. I wuv my big bull and want you to have all the happiness, (and prey ;3) that you ever want.

Next in the lineup is  Kyell. Mr.Gold, while I've only had some minor direct contact, most of which been regretfully of me being the biggest doofs and getting flustered, he done a lot for me in other ways. His writing has changed my life so much. Out of Position has to be one of the most important books I have ever read. It restored my belief in love not just by what the story made me feel, but in what the book itself did for me. It connected me with one of the most important people in my life. Not only that, but you sparked my desire to read and to write again. You've inspired me to come up with full-on novel ideas and while they may not necessarily come to fruition, it’s been so fun to just think about them. If you get the chance to read this Mr.Gold, I want to say that you're incredible and an inspiration to me in ways I can't count.

Next, we have the ever lovely  pac This lovely lady has only truly been affecting my life more recently, but man has she done a lot. First of all, she is an inspiration for me as an artist. She is the type of artist I want to be more than anything in the world. Her art it an amazing experience not only in its quality, which is incredible on its own, but in the amazing content. She has made some of the most powerful narratives I have had the pleasure to read. If I could, I would give her all the money in the world and just ask to have her throw me a piece or two when she can. To Pac if you read this, I want to thank for a being amazing. Having worked with you has been a pleasure even in the limited way we have so far. If I ever get the chance, I'd love to do some grand project with you, but I know that's not likely. Still, I'd love nothing more if the occasion ever arises. I'd also like to thank you for your art streams. I can't watch them right now because of internet stuff, but I want you to know that they are the highlights of my day when I get the chance to be in them. I have gotten to have conversations that have made me days and life the better for having had them. I've also met so many amazing people in them that I can hardly say how much it had meant to me. Just know that you are all kind of awesome, and you have made my life a million times better.

Next up,  benanderson Now, this one has only been the past week or so, so I don't have as much to say as he deserves, but he deserves a mention. Ben, in the short time that we've started talking, you've already inspired me with your art and your spirit. Your passion is almost palpable at times and when you get on a topic that you love, the way you talk is just plain fun to listen to. Be it cars or rave music, you can make the magic come out of anything. Plus, you're just a badass guy and an awesome artist who has drawn some of the most hilarious and sweet stuff I've seen.

I'm running out of ways to say next, especially since this next guy could get a journal in and or himself.  shane_rufus has been a big part of my life as of late with his and Pac's "From the Alley to the Big City" project. What started out as a character crush has bloomed into one of the most wonderful friendship I have ever made. First of all, the project itself has improved not only my life, but my art and writing in the fact that it has renewed a passion in me that I've been missing for a while now. I haven't come up with so many ideas in years. The Norwiches have been a light in my life and have kept me positive through a lot of hard times. Not only has that, but Mr.Rufus himself done so much for me as well. What started out as me trying to work out an interview between two of our characters became a marvelous friendship. He's me through some of my more rougher patches as I've traversed the perils of college, life and love. He's been there to cheer me up countless time in the short time we've been friends and words alone can't truly summarize what he's done for me. To Shane, you are an amazing friend and I'm glad that I got up the guts to talk to you. You are several kinds of amazing; both in writing and just as a person. I look forward to bouncing more ideas with you and seeing where the crazy adventures of the Norwich clan will take us.

Last and in no conceivable way the least is  silverpalth. I would tell you guys the things that he has done for me, but then this journal would be a mile long. Instead, I'm just gonna say this. He is one of the most important people who have come into my life and no matter how things go from this point on, my life will have been changed for the better.

Well, if you've made it this far, I applaud you guys for reading this far. I'd also like to say thank you again. For those I didn't mention specifically, it was only because I wanted to keep this decently short. While that didn't really happen, I guess I just wanted to say a lot of thank you's to the people who have really helped through the rough transition into being on my own and living in this crazy world. So, thanks you guys. You are all amazing in your ways.

Well folks, its winter break for me, so that mean I won't be spending my every waking moment on college stuff for the first time in month X3. As such, I'm gonna be making a whole lot more art and just trying to get back into drawing more regularly. So, keep an eye out and all that jazz 'w'

A little Articus update

I got an awesome new icon from  pac to go with the latest redesign of my fursona. However, I've decided to keep my old form too, both of which will get equal attention for different things. So, if any of you are actually keep tabs on my and stuff, I'll be posting my new ref and some art soon. So, stay tuned 'w'

Hey guys, I know not many people read these journals, but if you guys could go over and stop by  pac's page and send her some love. She just loss a very dear friend, her dog Brody, and could use some love. Even if you don't know her, or like her artwork, everyone know how hard it is to lose someone, especially when its as sudden as what happened with Brody. So, if you guys could do that,I'd really appreciate it

~Articus

Okay, so I don't normally do this, but I'd love to have $100 in my paypal. As such, go here to get your chance too
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http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5101472/

I've never really done one of these, so I figured, why not do one. I want you guys to pull no punches, and I will answer all of them to the best of my ability.

Have you ever been so tired of your daily routine that you just can't hold in your frustration anymore and just want to explode in every single direction a explosion of boredom and wasted creativity and all other fun kinds of stuff. So, I'm seeking your guy's help with some stuff.

First of all, I was wondering if you guys would know of any sites that allow people to find fellow furs in your local area or local fur events. I tried just straight up lookin it up on a search engine, but I just got a lot of links. So, I thought of you, my doubtlessly more social watchers, to see if I couldn't get some good pointers.

Also, I'm considering of looking for some RP partners. I wouldn't necessarily be looking for something primarily sexual, because that's why I created a f-list and plus I already have a couple of thoseto begin with. I want to create fun relationships, to make inside jokes and be creative with other people. I'll be very selective with this though, so it might take a while to sort through people to try and meet. Still, I'll be on the look out.

So, ther's my precollege fit of stir craziness and frustration and what-have-you. Hopefully, some of you can help me a little.

~Articus

Hey everyone, long time no journal X3 I've been busy, so my art hasn't been making too much progress. I'll be in college in a mere twenty-five days so I've been busy preparing for that. There's still a few things to do, but I'm almost ready to be on my way. In the mean time, there's actually been an Articus update of note.

I am now a Fox!!! A silver fox kitsune to be more exact. I'll post my new self soon.

In other news, I have a meme to share, courtesy of  indigofactory

1. Who the fuck are you?
2. Are we friends?
3. When and how did we meet?
4. Do you love me?
5. Give me a nickname and explain why.
6. Describe me in 1 word.
7. What was your first impression of me?
8. Would you hug me?
9. What reminds you of me?
10. If you could give me anything, what would it be?
11. How well do you know me?
12. Are you gonna put this in your journal and see what I say about you?
13. Would you meet up with me?
14. Do you enjoy having me as a friend?
15. Would you spend some quality time with me?

From the last journal. AS such, have this wonderful Paramore song 'w'

I hate myself.
I hate everything I do.
I always find some way to fuck up everything.
I hate that I can't process my stupid emotions like a regular person
I hate that when ever something good happens to me, I manage to screw myself over.
I hate that I can't just talk to people
I hate that I drive those I can talk to away
I hate that I'm wasting a perfectly good life
I hate that I ruin the lives of those around me
I hate that I'm writing journal
I hate that I'm too chickenshit to actually do anything to fix this
I hate that I'm not brave enough to even try and end it
I hate everything about me and wish that I could make it all go away.
I'm not trying to get sympathy with the retarded journal about how much of a shitfaced little queer-ass baby I am. I just need to put this out in the world and not care if anyone gives two shits. Its all pointless and I don't care anymore.

Now, this is nothing SUPER major. However, my good friend  pandamarin has been feeling under the weather with a bad cold and I figured I'd get my lovely watchers to go over and send some shout outs and get wells and what not. So, go to it my minions...I mean watchers >3>

Hey folks. Sorry for the hiatus...again. I was just in a production of Monty Python's Spamalot and that took up most of my energy. I was able to work on some stuff though, so I will get posting very soon.

Anyway, onto what I really want to talk about.

Recently, I did a few new pieces for an upcoming exposition in oil pastel (which is terribly messy but so fun X3) so I figured I'd get the opinion of my followers on traditional medias. What are your favorite types, do you prefer them over digital, so on and so forth. I'd love to hear what you guys think 'w'

I just want to wish you all a day full of love, no matter who with, and the joy that love brings

Also...

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥The Rules:♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

1. Copy this journal and title it as "Spread the Love".
2. Tag everyone you care for and love.
3. If anyone you tagged tags you back, hug the shit out of them.
4. Send a shout to who you tagged with a link to your journal and saying: "you have been tagged".

If you get the tag so I love you ;3 <3
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

This is mostly for my own sake, so bear with me if you actually choose to read this.

I need to stop being a pansy ass little scaredy cat about everything; be it art or talking to people or commenting or making journals, or anything. I need to stop avoiding things that scare me; which is, sadly, a really large list of things. So, here in this journal, I swear to do the following.

1) !Try to post a picture everyday or so!

Be it a doodle, practice, even mini-comics, I will strive to make sure to keep my gallery updated.

2) !Comment on stuff!

I want to start leaving meaningful shouts, comments and the like. Too often do I merely fave a image and be too chicken-shit too comment anything on because I think its pointless. I'll also try to reply more often to my favorite artists' journal and make meaningful connections to others

3) !Chat to people, new people!

Both in real life and online I have a habitual fear of approaching new people and talking with them, despite the good things that have come from instances where I have gotten the nerve to suck it up and talk to people.

4) !Create better ideas, especially with others!

Too often do I have creative energy, but no outlet to plug it into. I'd love to maybe collaborate with others on things like stories, or art, or anything really. Not only would I be helping myself, but I'd be helping someone else with a similar problem and maybe even make new friends.

There's probably a lot more I could say or do, but for now I'll just try for these things. Thank you for those who have actually read this.

~Articus Arovell, Tigulf Extraordinaire~

P.S. My birthday is in 5 days on the 14th. I know that most likely no one will see this, but I just thought I'd put it out there ;3

That's the reason I can think of for me being SO inactive.

The reason I say this is because every time I think about posting something, I always think one of the following.

-What if it sucks and I just don't know it.

-This is personal stuff and I still have a crapload of requests and whatnot to do and they've waiting forever and BAAAAH XE

-This journal is like two sentences long and who the hell cares...

-*tries to post*...UGH LAZY XE

Also, I've had to do a million things in school, so by the time I get home, I lack the vigor to post anything noteworthy and end up browsing through my inbox and letting it grow to ridiculous levels.

Another thing is that it almost seems like there is no incentive to post because it never gets noticed, or at least it doesn't seem to. I don't mean to complain, but it doesn't exactly help me want to post something I spent six hours on and have it go unnoticed; even by my watchers.

With all that being said, I'm gonna try and be more active, comment more and all those kinda things. Especially when it comes to those people I should talk to when they post something. I have the rest the week off, and only have to work on Friday 10-5, so I'll try and put a den on the remainder of my owed work.

P.S. Those of you who I owe vore pics, send a note with an email I can send it to. I don't want to post it here and perpetuate the idea that I'm mainly a vore artist.

As of late, I've become rather draw in by the musical styling of Vocaloids. At first, I was just curious because I had bought a key ring with a few of the chracters on it, but now, I'm listening to crap loads of Vocaloid stuff on Youtube. I really want to draw fanart, but I can draw people worth crap Y^Y

For now, all of you enjoy my Vocaloid theme for this month