So, last week I quit my horrible job. Well, I put in my two weeks notice anyway. Got a new job! Making a bit more than I used to.^^ Mood should improve, as should my creativity. Artist block blows.

So, I think I'll start filling it with my work! I figure that at this time, I'm currently not fast enough for my liking to be able to do commissions, nor do I have many examples for people to base their opinion of my work on, so it's probably going to be a LOT of personal work (and personal friends and the occasional fanart). My present job is also a hindrance on my drive (Too much work, too little pay, etc), so savings aren't what I would like to be able to spend on commissions out the wazoo. X3
I've got a LOT of ideas that I'll be putting to paper, and some future collabs.

In other news, I'm finally making progress on my house. It's very slow, and I don't have many funds yet, but this little two bedroom 1 bath 1968 Manufactured Home is looking quite nice, at least from the inside.^^ On my next paycheck, I may have enough to buy a new water heater for my house and wipe away the rest of my debt, which is a measly $200. :D

So, my four days turned into seven, with four more days off after today.

Okay, first off, sorry I haven't been posting much, work has eaten nearly all of my time. I'm $300 away from completely paying off my house. Well, that is actually to pay off a loan for the house. Then, no more debt.^^

Oh, and I have four days off next week. I plan on getting some much needed yard work done, and should have plenty of time to dive back into art.

Since my last post, I've moved my computer into my bedroom, which ended up making the rest of my house appear huge from the inside. That, and I have an air conditioner in my room now. Hot bun was hot!

My hard drive died recently, but I was able to replace it with a smaller, yet much faster, SSD.

I have a bit of backlog on art, both personal projects, commissions I've slashed prices on (because it took waaaaay too long to finish one, and I wasn't happy with the near-end result, so I vowed to remake it, in a much better sense), and freebies to friends and pets and such.^^

Here's hoping the internet can survive my impending flood of art!

It has come to my attention that I still haven't gotten the hang of drawing in a timely manner, so I'm putting them on hold until I get the commissions and freebies I have queued done. I have not, and will not, accept payment until after the commissions I have already are done, I've completed my freebies, and I've got a good ammount of art to upload and showcase as an example of my work, such as... 20-30 pictures.

Ahh, another year has completely passed. Yesterday I treated myself to a new TV, and today I'm seeing Deadpool and having cake, and having fun!

Also, I have updated my freebie queue!

So, I figured out all my bills, and am far from being in the red.^^
Oh! Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while, still working on obtaining a scanner. I've got bills situated with the new house, but not sure how much burn money I have for items like Scanners. X3 I forget if I've stated this already, but I have internet again!

Oh, and I'm still open for commissions if anyone's interested, currently have two, one on the waiting list.

So I bought a house and finally got all moved in. I've got a lot of work ahead of me for it, but for now it's home.
I don't have internet right now, but I will have it installed on the first of February. I also have no scanner yet, or a tablet, so uploading commissions and such are on hold for a while, sadly.
As for the house, I managed to tear out the wall in my room, sealed off every hole in the house, fixed a destroyed power outlet.

Oh! And my birthday's next month on the 17th. :3 So there's that. X3
Anyways, you should be seeing more stuff from me soonish

So, a few months ago, my roommates gave me until the end of January to move out.
I went to every apartment complex, and determined that they were all MUCH too expensive (Have a $500 monthly budget dedicated to rent).
So, I bought a house.
$1500 for a three bedroom, one bath manufactured home.
Well, soon it's going to be two bedroom again, I'm gonna knock down a wall. It's a plywood wall. XD
Just got the keys today, and got new locks and keys today as well. :D
Going to go change them tomorrow!

Opening five slots (two have already been filled).^^
This month's special is [color:pink] Buy one get one free![/color]
Prices:
$5 Sketch (cleaned)
$10 Inked
$20 Ink, shading
$35 Inked, color (color pencil), simple background
Pen color, digital artwork, and more complex backgrounds coming soon!

Please read my Terms of Service before noting about commissioning, and thanks for reading!
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/7223480/

Prices:
$5 Sketch (cleaned)
$10 Inked
$20 Ink, shading
$35 Inked, color (color pencil), simple background
Pen color, digital artwork, and more complex backgrounds coming soon!

Check journals for commission availability, will be posted monthly.
To commission, please send a note via FA, or contact me on Skype.

Commissions will be offered monthly in a limited slot basis, with the possibility of more slots opening upon completion and availability. (Ex. Completing five pictures in a week, rather than a month)

Special commission deals are a definite monthly possibility, but not necessarily a guarantee. Keep an eye on my journals for Specials !

As the commissioner, please provide a reference for your character, either as a physical picture reference or a written one (A combination of the two is welcome as well) and your idea.

If you are collaborating the commission with another person, please have them provide a reference via note, if able.

I am available to update the commission over skype for a more personal experience.
Updates on artwork will be as consistent as possible.

Any sketches shall be paid for before progress, and changes shall be made during the sketching process as needed.

Any higher works shall only be paid for after the initial sketch, so that changes can be made before the inking process.

Complex characters may cost extra, depending on the level of complexity (can be discussed, possibly negotiated)
Multiple characters may have an extra cost, but again can be discussed and possibly negotiated.

As of now, I work full time outside of being an artist, and as such have relatively limited time to dedicate to art, so progress may slow at times, so please be patient.^^

All works may be posted on the following websites:
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/benvelocity
https://www.weasyl.com/~benvelocity

As the commissioner, you are entitled to repost your commission to... Well, anywhere, really! You paid for it, it's yours.^^ Just don't say you drew it, alright?

What I won't draw:
watersports
scat
necrophelia
cubs in adult situations

Bad news: I've been given until the end of January to find a new place.
Good news: I'm still employed!
Bad news: I hate being the company bitch at work, courtesy clerk work sucks.
Good news: I found a new apartment!
Bad news: Even though it's $545 a month and I make a grand, I have to come up with a grand total of $1392. Bleh!
GOOD NEWS: I'm drawing again!
MORE GOOD NEWS: I have my Xbox 360 back
EVEN MORE GOOD NEWS: I'm no longer as terrible an artist as I thought.

Honestly never thought that many people would browse my page here. XD I'll do something to celebrate, not sure what yet though. X3

See you guys there! I'll be staying at the Hilton.

Wow, I haven't uploaded any art or stories to this site in a while.
Or anywhere for that matter.
Not to worry, I'm not dead!
Also, I made a drawing of one of my characters a while back but, until recently, haven't had a scanner.
Also I lost my pens so I can't draw until I find them.
Soooooo yeah

To those of you who haven't been updated because of how blotchy my updates have been, here ya go!
I got a job as a full time courtesy clerk. I got a new bike, and a new pair of goggles. I bought a Wii U, new. First new console I've bought for myself. I also moved out of my mom's place! The house has gotten ridiculously geeky, I've ordered a big Jaws poster to put on the wall.
Oh, and I have SSB for Wii U and my Nintendo Network ID is Bennybunbun.
Life is good.

So, I have a 99% chance of having a new job tomorrow as a courtesy clerk at one of the local grocery stores. I also have another interview tomorrow morning. X3

On top of the fact that no one even offered to take me out on my birthday last month(save one person who I stupidly turned down), it pretty much sucked.
What's more, I'm fairly certain I've driven all my friends away. So... Yeah.
On the bright side, I was able to get a bus pass and start looking for work. I've applied to sixty places, landed two interviews, and have a third tomorrow morning. I might already have a job, but I'm going to keep trying.
A few days ago, I had a fight with my dad. It was mostly me not even defending myself as I was half strangled, shoved, had my shirt torn, and my bicycle totaled.
Today, I made up with him, and since he couldn't fix my bike, lent me his.
This friday I have a meeting with Job Corps.
So yeah.

Seriously! It's one of my biggest kinks and I don't have aaaaany inflation pictures or stories whatsoever. X3

And I decided, what the hell, I'll save $5 and walk home instead of taking the bus.
Spent $63.50 total today, went and got me a Costco membership. WOOT SAVINGS.
Also walked exactly 9 miles today. Hooooooly fuck.
Got home, had me some muffins, and sat down.
Got up for dinner.
Realized that I won't be moving around for a few days. >.>

Since there were no fur groups around my area, I thought about making one. I did thorough research to see if any were around here, nothing. Zip. Nada.
So I did.
I made a local fur group for the two cities I'm at, and the members exploded into view. I know there's more around here too!
My buddy  thetater decided to make the first official meet, which is pretty awesome, and a mere 2 days away.
Know anyone that would like to join?
Feel free to send 'em!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/twincityfurs/

Well, it was on the 17th. XD So now I'm 21 and legal to drink in the US. And gamble.