I am 90% serious when I say that. I got the deluxe edition of Florence + the Machine's new CD, Ceremonials, and my god its like caffeine for my soul. It just feels me with a euphoric feeling that flows out my a waterfall of exuberance.







Its a lot more soul style than her Cd, but its still one of my favorite CDs. Florence Welch's voice is heavenly in so many ways, it speaks to my soul. Also, the CD book has a bunch of gorgeous photo of Florence. She has this classic, immortal beauty that is so appealing. I'd thanks my lucky stars if I could meet her one day *hopes with all his heart*

I have a bunch of coloration that I done of art that people have done for so I'm gonna be uploading a bunch of them today. Just thought I'd say...

Let it be known that I, for the first time in my life, have home acess to high speed internet. This is a monumental event for me. I've always live in places where it wasn't availible, but now I can have it and I am so happy. I can finally go on the internet without tying up the phone. Just thought I'd tell you guys, for no real reason.

I other news, I'm trying to teach myself how to draw humans, so I might be throwing some gijinka and nekonomimi stuff.

I'd like share some spooky fun music that I've been Listening to ^w^

Hit f5 bros, I just updated to my Halloween icon 'w'

Now, since Halloween is just around the corner, I have to ask. What are you guys going to be dressing up as? I'll currently making a White Rabbit costume. Speaking of which, would anyone be interested in seeing pictures of the completed costume.

I've recently taken an interest in the Manga Alice in the Country of Hearts. What I'd like is some more info on it, without spoilers, before I go and buy it. ANy info would be appreciated.

But, before you blindly post references, I want to clarify a few things.

First, I want specific requests. Not, "draw me hurr durr", but "could you draw this person doing such and such." I know from personal experience that, if there isn't some specific, I'll tend to let a request fall to the wayside.

Second, I'd prefer people I've haven't drawn/drawn for previously. I've getting new watchers recently, so I'd like to let them get a chance.

Third, since this will not be first come, first serve, I'd prefer characters that intesting. Wether it be species, coloration, or whatever, odds are I won't pick a generic looking character.

Forth, do not pester me about your request. I have school, which intails THREE advanced classes, so it may take some time to get the art done. Plus, it not like I'm getting anything out of this exchange, so it should be too big a deal if I don't get to it.

Okay now, if you've read the rules, post away ^w^

I'm doing that 25 question meme, mostly because , besides several OBVIOUS exceptions, these are kinda interesting questions.

1. Do you masturbate?
2. What's something you only do when you're alone?
3. What would you do if you had no fear?
4. What's something you overindulge in?
5. Do you believe in the supernatural?
6. What's a stereotype you agree with?
7. What annoys you most on social sites?
8. What's your strangest kink?
9. What's something you're nostalgic about?
10. Post a screenshot of your desktop
11. On a scale of 1-10, rate your appearance
12. Do you get jealous easy?
13. What's an accepted fact that you have a hard time believing?
14. What's your favorite part about foreplay?
15. What's something you'd never admit to in real life?
16. Showers or baths?
17. Commando: sexy or sickening?
18. Have you ever secretly planned for marriage and children with your partner?
19. How big is your dick?
20. Define your sexuality
21. What's the farthest you've gone to impress someone?
22. In what way are you like your parents?
23. In an average day, what do you eat?
24. What's the weirdest day you've ever had?
25. Which reality star would you take to dinner?

And I'd like some advice.

This year for Halloween, I'm planning on doing a White Rabbit costume idea. I have some of the components, but I need some advice as to where I could find the others.

Things I need:
-A pocket watch
-white rabbit tail and ears (willing to make these)
-white gloves

So, if you guys know how to procure any of these items, I'd love the help.

Edit: I should have, I have minimal funds and would prefer to avoid ordering stuff over the internet.

I need resources to help me with drawing manga-style comic pages. So, if you guys know any good books or tutorials, I'd love to see them. Also, if you know any artists that could look at for reference, send those my way too.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Now, let me just say, I'm not making any MAJOR changes. My clothes, species, yatta yatta is staying relatively the same. What I am changing is his build, fur pattern, and some facial details. I also might give more clothes to wear. So, I just wanted to give you guys a bit off a heads up.

Articus, out~

 gacrux is in need of more serious help to but a new computer. He's open for comissions and donations. You can get more info here http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2707326/

School starts for me tomorrow. Luckily, I managed to pull off finishing my homework at the last possible moment (I am the super procrastinator '^'/) This year is gonna pretty busy, I'm taking three advanced classes and an independant study, but art should still come at the normal pace. The main thing will be that I won't be able to go the the library as often and upload stuff in bulk. Anyway, wish me luck ^w^

I want to draw or have drawn something based around this song. It just seems such a perfect song for Daryl and Darrius.

You enjoy listening to songs that you can't understand that are sung by choirs of french children...

I've been waching Coraline lately, and the beginning and ending theme has effectively worked its way into my Grooveshark list of the moment. That list also includes

Panic! at the Disco,
Fall Out Boy,
The Brobecks, who I just recently dicovered
Paramore, and
The Pierces.

So, what tpe of music do you guys like?

There are more important things than that. In particular, the fact that my FA uncle  sportypup is in the ER for reason unkown to us at this point. Some more infor can be found here http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2653471/ and if you can help in any way, please do.

In a mental wellness kinda way, not physically.

I was listening to the book Snow Falling On Cedars for a summer assignment. I found rather blah, but then IT happened. It was sitting there innocently, when the story turned into a sex scene. I figured it just be dressed->naked->next part of the story, BUT NO. The book went to described in VIVID AND MINUTE DETAIL, every part of the process. I was utterly shocked, not to mention rather digusted. This less for the fact that there a vividly desribed scene of the variety (although that is a big part of it) but that this was given to me as part of a HIGH SCHOOL CLASS. I mean, c'mon, why would you have a book that has that kind of content (in two instances so far *shudder*) for a high school class?! I had feeling I wouldn't like this book, and was right, I just wish it hadn't been in this particular way T^T

I wanna make an attempt at a comic page, but for my particular idea, I need a villian/rival to fight.

So, I'm taking some applications for bad guys for me to fight.

Name/villian alias:
Your abilities as a bad guy:
Why Should I fight you:
references:

This has no specific deadline and whoever I choose will appear in the comic page, and in a pseudo cover page.

I have major art block and it is driving me INSANE!!

So, I need idea from you guys. I till take almost ANY idea, with a few abovious exceptions.

So, PLEASE GIVE ME SOME IDEAS PLEASE!!!

Then on over to  dipper's 7000 watcher appreciation contest at this journal http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2631464/

Thats right, all you have to do is come up with an awesomely coolicious idea and pitch it to Dipper.

 rapture- is having a contest, so go check it out.

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2621582/

courtesy of  leatherandlace

Not only are they giving icons away, but if you tip, you get fun extras. So go, read all the rules, and get your free icon.

I want to imporve as an artist. SO, I need some things from you people.

1)IDEAS
I always get stuck on what to draw in my art. So if you guys have any interesting idea you'd like to see me try, just go ahead and plop down there in the comments

2)TUTORIALS
If you guys know any good one on any area of art, send it my way.

3)CRITIQUE
If something looks off/wierd or anything TELL ME. I promise not to bite your head off.

Any of these things would be greatly appreciated ^w^

~Articus

I've been looking about the personalities of a couple of my characters. Specifically my fursona Articus and my character Daryl. I've noticed that despite being my fursona, Articus seems to be less of a furred verdion of myself and more of what I'd hope to be. Articus is atheletically fit, socially capable, and has several other characteristics that I lack, but would like to have. On the other hand Daryl, a character originally made on a whim, bears some resemblence to myself. He is socially awkward, has a select group of friends, hesitant in trusting people, and several other factors that coincide with my personality.

This wasn't done purposely and there are some factors that don't fall into this pattern, but it seems to have played out this way. What I was wondering is if anyone might know as to why this happened. This isn't a question of wether I should change fursonas, but to more get some opinions.

So, if anyone has any thoughts on the subject, any at all, please feel free to comment. I look forward to you comments.

~Articus

Recently, I got an inspiration for a possibly one-shot comic. It was inspired by a recent pic by  trogan. It going to focus around my characters Daryl and Darrius. It details how Daryl fell for Darrius, how they meet, and how they come to live with each other (they're not a couple, not that Daryl would mind ;3)

So, I'm calling out to my watchers for a little help. I'm gonna need some advice and help with make comic pages, some editor to double check my script before I start illustration, some concept artist for some of the background cast and an editor for the illustrations.

So, if any of you, my wonderful watchers, would like to fill any of these positions, or have any suggestions of people who can, just comment here with the who's and the how's. Anyone who lends a hand will get free art from me. BUT, I only want serious aplicants.

The comic will be called "Uma no Reza" and tells the story of Daryl working in club for gentlemen who enjoy three things, horses, men, and leather. It will not be a mature comic, but there is going to be tame bondage and one slightly mature scene.