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Commissions Open, Return to FA, What I've Been Up To
Posted 5 years agoHello everyone!
Oh my gosh it's been a while since I've properly updated FA hasn't it? But I'm getting back in the swing of things now. I've posted some of my recent projects and there will be more to come.
The first thing I wanted to mention is I'm open for commissions! :D Right now I'm doing Tarot Card Badges for $80 each. I'll also be posting a couple other new styles soon as well. I'm also open for making tails. You can see new examples recently uploaded to my gallery, and a little extra info in this twitter post: https://twitter.com/EmmyFluff/statu.....633624064?s=20
Since I no longer have part-time work and I need to start helping out with rent/utilities, I'm going to be open for commissions and I've been getting myself organized into a more functional business flow. I now have a dedicated work space for drawing and sewing, and a daily schedule to stick to for getting work done. I've rented a small public storage unit as my fursuit supply closet to store all the extra furs and foam that aren't related to my current projects. Turns out I had accumulated a lot of fur over the years! Which brings me to my next exciting point-
I'm currently working on a pre-made partial fursuit that will be going up for sale when it's complete! Like everything else I make, it's going to be shiny, glittery, and super adorable, and I'm so excited! I have a few different pre-made ideas I want to try out, but also plan to start taking partial fursuit commissions.
I'm working on organizing various separate accounts for business purposes, but for now if you're interested in anything I've mentioned you can still note me here or DM me on twitter. I'm a lot more active on Twitter, so please follow me @ emmyfluff if you use it and want to see more WIP updates. :3
My plan for commissions from now on is to create a waitlist and only accept payment for one commission at a time. I've really burnt myself out in the past trying to take on large batches of paid commissions and trying to please everyone. Now I'm creating a workflow that I can maintain regularly.
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Something else you may have noticed recently is I uploaded my singing! I've been taking voice lessons for over a year now, so I thought I would start to share some of that as well. ^-^ Any suggestions for other songs you'd like to hear me cover?
And as a final note, I've been considering renaming my main fairy fox fursona. I always felt like Desert Rose was a little clunky, and she's not actually a desert fox of any sort. I wish I could just rename this account since I don't exactly want to move over to a whole new one after so many years, but we'll see. I've been thinking of calling her Ariel. Yes, partially in reference to the mermaid with the hair and the singing, lol, but other reasons as well. I've also been thinking of a new fursona all together, but the idea hasn't fully coalesced yet, it's still this abstract entity in my head.
It feels good to be posting here again! I can't wait to share more of my work!
Oh my gosh it's been a while since I've properly updated FA hasn't it? But I'm getting back in the swing of things now. I've posted some of my recent projects and there will be more to come.
The first thing I wanted to mention is I'm open for commissions! :D Right now I'm doing Tarot Card Badges for $80 each. I'll also be posting a couple other new styles soon as well. I'm also open for making tails. You can see new examples recently uploaded to my gallery, and a little extra info in this twitter post: https://twitter.com/EmmyFluff/statu.....633624064?s=20
Since I no longer have part-time work and I need to start helping out with rent/utilities, I'm going to be open for commissions and I've been getting myself organized into a more functional business flow. I now have a dedicated work space for drawing and sewing, and a daily schedule to stick to for getting work done. I've rented a small public storage unit as my fursuit supply closet to store all the extra furs and foam that aren't related to my current projects. Turns out I had accumulated a lot of fur over the years! Which brings me to my next exciting point-
I'm currently working on a pre-made partial fursuit that will be going up for sale when it's complete! Like everything else I make, it's going to be shiny, glittery, and super adorable, and I'm so excited! I have a few different pre-made ideas I want to try out, but also plan to start taking partial fursuit commissions.
I'm working on organizing various separate accounts for business purposes, but for now if you're interested in anything I've mentioned you can still note me here or DM me on twitter. I'm a lot more active on Twitter, so please follow me @ emmyfluff if you use it and want to see more WIP updates. :3
My plan for commissions from now on is to create a waitlist and only accept payment for one commission at a time. I've really burnt myself out in the past trying to take on large batches of paid commissions and trying to please everyone. Now I'm creating a workflow that I can maintain regularly.
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Something else you may have noticed recently is I uploaded my singing! I've been taking voice lessons for over a year now, so I thought I would start to share some of that as well. ^-^ Any suggestions for other songs you'd like to hear me cover?
And as a final note, I've been considering renaming my main fairy fox fursona. I always felt like Desert Rose was a little clunky, and she's not actually a desert fox of any sort. I wish I could just rename this account since I don't exactly want to move over to a whole new one after so many years, but we'll see. I've been thinking of calling her Ariel. Yes, partially in reference to the mermaid with the hair and the singing, lol, but other reasons as well. I've also been thinking of a new fursona all together, but the idea hasn't fully coalesced yet, it's still this abstract entity in my head.
It feels good to be posting here again! I can't wait to share more of my work!
Opening 1 Slot for a full body flat color
Posted 7 years agoHello guys! :3
Tonight I feel like doing another one of these:
http://www.furaffinity.net/full/26144660/
http://www.furaffinity.net/full/26368000/
So I'm opening a slot for a single character, full body, flat color picture for $60. Well, mostly flat color, I can't help myself from adding a tiny bit of shading and highlights lol.
I'd also take an experimental headshot for $30, since I don't really have any examples like that yet.
Anyone interested in some arts tonight? :3
Tonight I feel like doing another one of these:
http://www.furaffinity.net/full/26144660/
http://www.furaffinity.net/full/26368000/
So I'm opening a slot for a single character, full body, flat color picture for $60. Well, mostly flat color, I can't help myself from adding a tiny bit of shading and highlights lol.
I'd also take an experimental headshot for $30, since I don't really have any examples like that yet.
Anyone interested in some arts tonight? :3
Holy hecking dang.
Posted 8 years agoI need to upload more art!
I dunno what the deal is, but since I've started working digitally I've been more reluctant to upload my art. ^-^; Maybe because I'm still learning digital techniques, maybe because I could potentially keep reworking stuff forever and don't know when to call it done, I dunno. I'm just way more self conscious about my digital art than my traditional stuff for some reason. >w>; It's silly. But I'mma try to remember to start posting things again when I finish them.
I dunno what the deal is, but since I've started working digitally I've been more reluctant to upload my art. ^-^; Maybe because I'm still learning digital techniques, maybe because I could potentially keep reworking stuff forever and don't know when to call it done, I dunno. I'm just way more self conscious about my digital art than my traditional stuff for some reason. >w>; It's silly. But I'mma try to remember to start posting things again when I finish them.
Signal boosting for a friend! :D
Posted 8 years agoHey guys!
I wanted to do a quick signal boost for
Eluti 's GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/helpmejoinrccwgi
He's trying to raise enough money to cover the tuition and membership fees to join a really fantastic percussion group. Here's an example of what they do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArT.....ature=youtu.be
The auditions are coming up in just a few weeks, and because of the age cap on the program this is literally the last chance he'll have. I know what it's like to be super passionate about a particular program, and to have the timing and everything line up, only to be stopped by the cost at the last second. :x So I really want to help out, even if it just means sharing the link for now. If anybody would like to toss in a couple bucks or share the link it would be very much appreciated! :3
I hope you're all having a lovely evening! ...Or whatever time it is where you are, lol. X3
~That fairy fox
I wanted to do a quick signal boost for
Eluti 's GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/helpmejoinrccwgiHe's trying to raise enough money to cover the tuition and membership fees to join a really fantastic percussion group. Here's an example of what they do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArT.....ature=youtu.be
The auditions are coming up in just a few weeks, and because of the age cap on the program this is literally the last chance he'll have. I know what it's like to be super passionate about a particular program, and to have the timing and everything line up, only to be stopped by the cost at the last second. :x So I really want to help out, even if it just means sharing the link for now. If anybody would like to toss in a couple bucks or share the link it would be very much appreciated! :3
I hope you're all having a lovely evening! ...Or whatever time it is where you are, lol. X3
~That fairy fox
BLFC :D
Posted 8 years agoI don't really feel like doing the whole meme for it right now, but since it's coming up in a week (squee!) I thought I'd mention I'll be at BLFC this year! It'll be my first one, and I'm so excited! Aaaaaaah! XD I've heard nothing but good things about BLFC since it started and I'm so happy and grateful we were offered room space. I'm especially looking forward to the fursuit festival. :3
Who else is going?
Who else is going?
Eleven
Posted 8 years agoEleven years ago tonight, at about this time of evening, I met Rusty. The rest is history, lol. We continue to be the leading cause of nausea and diabetes among our friends and family.
Unfortunately he has to work tonight, so we can't go to the furry meetup like that fateful thursday night in 2006. But yesterday we went and had coffee in the spot we met, and we saw Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale, which made a surprisingly feelsy date movie. (I couldn't believe the new SAO movie was playing at my local theatre! Squeeee! >w<) So we had a pretty nice anniversary together. <3
We look forward to making everyone queasy for many more years to come. :3
Fully Digitally Capable!
Posted 8 years agoHey guys!
I've done it! I've finally found a way to make digital art that I don't struggle with! With Rusty's help I was finally able to get a Samsung tablet, and working with it is everything I'd hoped and more! I've been working in ArtFlow and it feels so natural! I can't get over it! I've struggled with computer drawing tablets for so long now, I was afraid to drop the money on another tool that might not work the way I wanted it to, but it's totally working. X3 I can finally make digital art.
Check out my first completed ArtFlow project! :D
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/23010867/
I'm so excited! I have more examples I'll be posting soon of some speedpaints I've been doing. And this also means I'll be able to do things like YCH's, Telegram stickers, and maybe even get around to my adoptable species that's been on hold for years! I'll be able to take commissions without needing the scanner to work or having to get to a post office! <:,D (Both of which have been issues for over a year now.) There are so many things I want to do now that I can work digitally! I haven't been very active around here for a while. I can't wait to start posting art again! I'm sure there are still some things I'll need to get used to with digital art, but overall I think this is going to help me improve my work. :3 Layers, scaling, zoom, and the almighty undo command have smiled upon me, lol. Not to mention I can make like... any color. ...Whoa. I have access to all the colors! O.O I'm not limited by markers anymore! Haha! XD In fact I have to say, I'm really enjoying speedpainting too. My favorite part of drawing is color, so being able to just throw down layers of colors without sketching and inking first is so much fun! X3
This is the beginning of a whole new world of art from this fairy fox! :D
*Happy dances*
I've done it! I've finally found a way to make digital art that I don't struggle with! With Rusty's help I was finally able to get a Samsung tablet, and working with it is everything I'd hoped and more! I've been working in ArtFlow and it feels so natural! I can't get over it! I've struggled with computer drawing tablets for so long now, I was afraid to drop the money on another tool that might not work the way I wanted it to, but it's totally working. X3 I can finally make digital art.
Check out my first completed ArtFlow project! :D
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/23010867/
I'm so excited! I have more examples I'll be posting soon of some speedpaints I've been doing. And this also means I'll be able to do things like YCH's, Telegram stickers, and maybe even get around to my adoptable species that's been on hold for years! I'll be able to take commissions without needing the scanner to work or having to get to a post office! <:,D (Both of which have been issues for over a year now.) There are so many things I want to do now that I can work digitally! I haven't been very active around here for a while. I can't wait to start posting art again! I'm sure there are still some things I'll need to get used to with digital art, but overall I think this is going to help me improve my work. :3 Layers, scaling, zoom, and the almighty undo command have smiled upon me, lol. Not to mention I can make like... any color. ...Whoa. I have access to all the colors! O.O I'm not limited by markers anymore! Haha! XD In fact I have to say, I'm really enjoying speedpainting too. My favorite part of drawing is color, so being able to just throw down layers of colors without sketching and inking first is so much fun! X3
This is the beginning of a whole new world of art from this fairy fox! :D
*Happy dances*
Valentine's Day
Posted 8 years ago *Hopping, skipping, twirling and fluttering, a fairy fox flounces by, scattering rose petals from a large basket*
I love you all!
^-^ ~<3
*Skips and rose-petals away into the distance.* Oh boy, pageviews! :D
Posted 9 years agoI hit the 10,000 mark on pageviews! :D
It's a little thing, but I've been looking forward to that extra digit. I'll have been on FA for 10 years on saturday too, so that's about 1,000 views a year. I know I'm not nearly as prolific as many other artists on FA, and especially over the last year without being able to use the scanner, so I don't expect to have the same number of views, but it feels nice to hit the same number of digits as some of the other artists that I've followed all this time. Like I said, it's a small thing, and it doesn't really mean much, but it feels sort of symbolic to me. ^-^
It's a little thing, but I've been looking forward to that extra digit. I'll have been on FA for 10 years on saturday too, so that's about 1,000 views a year. I know I'm not nearly as prolific as many other artists on FA, and especially over the last year without being able to use the scanner, so I don't expect to have the same number of views, but it feels nice to hit the same number of digits as some of the other artists that I've followed all this time. Like I said, it's a small thing, and it doesn't really mean much, but it feels sort of symbolic to me. ^-^
The Furry Quiz
Posted 9 years ago1. Been in the fandom for...
Coming up on 11 years soon, and 10 years on FA as of Feb. 4th.
2. Found the fandom how?
I knew of furry art since middle school through a few artists such as David Hopkins (Jack webcomic) and Tracy Butler. I didn't know about furries as a subculture until a classmate in college brought me to a fur meet after I mentioned Jack to her. I find it odd I could follow all the art for so long and not know about the fandom as a subculture until that point.
3. Chose your species cuz...
Originally it was because my friends and I were fans of CLAMP manga in high school. The authors draw themselves with animal ears and tails, and I started drawing myself with fox ears and a tail because it matched my hair.
4. Why/how did you choose your name?
When I made my actual fursona I was playing around with flower related names for weeks. Then in a particularly romantic, Rusty compared me to a rare flower that blooms in the desert. It made me think of the song. Hence, Desert Rose.
5. If you had to change your species what would you choose?
I... no. Fox.
Okay fine... um... maybe a kirin? Or, ya know, my deer. But I just can't get behind hooves as a 24/7 thing. I'd probably come up with some fantasy creature.
6. What percentage of your friends are furries?
Definitely more than 50% of my close friends are from the fandom at this point. And a few of those that weren't originally from the fandom have been converted, muahahahaha.
7. If you've been, favorite furry con and why?
I've been to 10 FC's in a row now, and aside from that I've only been to AC'09. FC is home.
8. Got a fursuit?
Indeed! ^-^
9. RP'ing is:
Generally tabletop these days. And even then not very often anymore.
10. Are you open about being a furry, I.E if it comes up in conversation
I don't try to hide it from anyone.
11. Gay / Straight / bi?
Pan.
12. Ever kissed another furry?
This is silly question.
13. Do you have adult art of your fursona? If yes, post favorite
Nothing really 18+. At least not posted online. It's funny, when I was younger my fursona was an outlet for my sexuality, but now she's either just me, or sometimes an outlet of my innocence. Adult art of her feels almost the same as posting actual nudes. >///<
14.Ever hooked up with another fur?
Another silly question.
15. Opinion on murrsuits?
Not my thing. I'm not gonna judge others that enjoy it, but after the work I put into my suit and the effort I've put into taking care of it, I would never want to use it, or any suit, in such ways. Also, an unchanging, unblinking expression ain't exactly bedroom eyes. Kind of a turn-off. Not to mention, Rusty isn't terribly interested in fursuits for any reason. If I came into the bedroom for sexy times in suit, I'd be sleeping on the couch. Metaphorically at least, lol! XD
16. Do you have a kink related to the fandom? If yes, post the one your most open about, if you dare ;)
Specifically fandom related? Not that I can think of. Kinks in general? I AM a vixen you know.
17. Are you in any 18+ Telegram groups? Name one.
I've been on Telegram for a week. I'm not sure what this insanity is, but I love it. I'm so far in one group with some close friends. It wasn't made to be 18+, it just goes there sometimes because furry shenanigans. Seriously, the stickers that exist. I can't even.
Coming up on 11 years soon, and 10 years on FA as of Feb. 4th.
2. Found the fandom how?
I knew of furry art since middle school through a few artists such as David Hopkins (Jack webcomic) and Tracy Butler. I didn't know about furries as a subculture until a classmate in college brought me to a fur meet after I mentioned Jack to her. I find it odd I could follow all the art for so long and not know about the fandom as a subculture until that point.
3. Chose your species cuz...
Originally it was because my friends and I were fans of CLAMP manga in high school. The authors draw themselves with animal ears and tails, and I started drawing myself with fox ears and a tail because it matched my hair.
4. Why/how did you choose your name?
When I made my actual fursona I was playing around with flower related names for weeks. Then in a particularly romantic, Rusty compared me to a rare flower that blooms in the desert. It made me think of the song. Hence, Desert Rose.
5. If you had to change your species what would you choose?
I... no. Fox.
Okay fine... um... maybe a kirin? Or, ya know, my deer. But I just can't get behind hooves as a 24/7 thing. I'd probably come up with some fantasy creature.
6. What percentage of your friends are furries?
Definitely more than 50% of my close friends are from the fandom at this point. And a few of those that weren't originally from the fandom have been converted, muahahahaha.
7. If you've been, favorite furry con and why?
I've been to 10 FC's in a row now, and aside from that I've only been to AC'09. FC is home.
8. Got a fursuit?
Indeed! ^-^
9. RP'ing is:
Generally tabletop these days. And even then not very often anymore.
10. Are you open about being a furry, I.E if it comes up in conversation
I don't try to hide it from anyone.
11. Gay / Straight / bi?
Pan.
12. Ever kissed another furry?
This is silly question.
13. Do you have adult art of your fursona? If yes, post favorite
Nothing really 18+. At least not posted online. It's funny, when I was younger my fursona was an outlet for my sexuality, but now she's either just me, or sometimes an outlet of my innocence. Adult art of her feels almost the same as posting actual nudes. >///<
14.Ever hooked up with another fur?
Another silly question.
15. Opinion on murrsuits?
Not my thing. I'm not gonna judge others that enjoy it, but after the work I put into my suit and the effort I've put into taking care of it, I would never want to use it, or any suit, in such ways. Also, an unchanging, unblinking expression ain't exactly bedroom eyes. Kind of a turn-off. Not to mention, Rusty isn't terribly interested in fursuits for any reason. If I came into the bedroom for sexy times in suit, I'd be sleeping on the couch. Metaphorically at least, lol! XD
16. Do you have a kink related to the fandom? If yes, post the one your most open about, if you dare ;)
Specifically fandom related? Not that I can think of. Kinks in general? I AM a vixen you know.
17. Are you in any 18+ Telegram groups? Name one.
I've been on Telegram for a week. I'm not sure what this insanity is, but I love it. I'm so far in one group with some close friends. It wasn't made to be 18+, it just goes there sometimes because furry shenanigans. Seriously, the stickers that exist. I can't even.
FC End
Posted 9 years agoFC went by so fast! It was a pretty great con though. This year and last year were the best FC's ever! X3 We managed to upgrade our room to a suite, so we spent much of our evening times partying with friends in thar. Definitely the biggest party con I've ever done, lol. My only disappointments were not suiting enough and not getting around to my Frisk cosplay, but otherwise I did much of what I wanted to do. :3
I ran into so many people, it was great seeing you all!
MattConner and 
CharlieBlaire I was so happy you guys made it and that I got to meet the most adorable bean-having kitteh in person finally! E-l00tz Eluti I had so much fun derping around the con with you! 
Echoen It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and sharing the room with you. I'm so glad we could help make your con experience a good one! And I also have to say, 
zincks you are a super trooper tanuker. I hope you get a ton of rest and relaxation after all the hard work you put into helping others enjoy the con.
And much importantly, RustyTheBrave and I finally officially collared our wonderful pet batty bat 
Kilana666 We've known hir so long, and shi has been considered family for a long time now, and it was long overdue. Such FeelsCon. Much love. Wow.
Thank you to everyone I saw for making this a great con! And I'm super excited to say Rusty and I will probably be making it to BLFC for the first time this year! I can't wait to see everyone again! XD
I ran into so many people, it was great seeing you all!
MattConner and 
CharlieBlaire I was so happy you guys made it and that I got to meet the most adorable bean-having kitteh in person finally! E-l00tz Eluti I had so much fun derping around the con with you! 
Echoen It was an absolute pleasure meeting you and sharing the room with you. I'm so glad we could help make your con experience a good one! And I also have to say, 
zincks you are a super trooper tanuker. I hope you get a ton of rest and relaxation after all the hard work you put into helping others enjoy the con.And much importantly,
RustyTheBrave and I finally officially collared our wonderful pet batty bat 
Kilana666 We've known hir so long, and shi has been considered family for a long time now, and it was long overdue. Such FeelsCon. Much love. Wow.Thank you to everyone I saw for making this a great con! And I'm super excited to say Rusty and I will probably be making it to BLFC for the first time this year! I can't wait to see everyone again! XD
Does anyone have a little crash/floor space at FC? Help?
Posted 9 years agoLong story short, my friends mattconner and charlieblaire lost their room reservation for FC and only just found out.
They're flying in friday and leaving sunday. If anyone has any extra space in their room for them to put down their luggage and crash a couple nights, it would be greatly appreciated.
Here's Matt's journal: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/8024273/
mattconner and charlieblaire lost their room reservation for FC and only just found out. They're flying in friday and leaving sunday. If anyone has any extra space in their room for them to put down their luggage and crash a couple nights, it would be greatly appreciated.
Here's Matt's journal: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/8024273/
GETTING SO HYPE!!! XD (for FC)
Posted 9 years agoI just read through the schedule for Further Confusion 2017 and my body is so ready. I have been wanting to pack for days, but I still have to wait a weeeeeek! Aaaaaah! XD Last FC was the most fun I've ever had at a con, and if this year is even half as good as last year, I'd be quite satisfied. Fwaaaaaaaaaaaah! I'm so ready to partay and see people and fursuit and cosplay and dance and draw! AAAAH!....... DAAAH I can't wait! Wahahahahahaha! XD
I also wanted to address the fact I've been more absent from FA in the last year. I know I told many of you individually what my situation was, but I don't think I ever explained it here. Basically my grandma needed surgery last February for a broken hip. While she was in the hospital, my mom had to visit her overnight for a few days, and then only most of the day for a while after that, and that meant I needed to stay at home 24/7 with my physically disabled younger brother in my mom's place. Before all this, I had been spending time with Rusty's family, or going back and forth between his house and mine. Originally my mom told me to plan on spending a week at home, but that week turned into the whole year, since even after returning home from the hospital, my grandma has needed extra help. Because of all this, 2016 seemed to slip by way too fast, since I spent nearly every day since then hanging around the house. For a while I didn't have my art supplies here, and after I got the chance to go get them from Rusty's house I still couldn't get our scanner to talk to my laptop, so I haven't really uploaded much to my gallery this year, and so I haven't been checking as often. Also, sitting around the house all day tends to make one rather apathetic. Originally I thought this time would be a good chance to get a lot of projects done, but without leaving the house and getting any new inspiration or seeing other people or places, I turned into a bit of a couch potato. Not that I didn't do anything this year of course, but I definitely felt more sluggish and less productive than usual. But I'd like to get back into the swing of things in the new year. :3 I'll try to be less of an internet hermit, lol! X3 And I can't wait for the surge of inspiration from con! It's going to be AHMAYZIIIINGAH!!!!!! XD
I also just realized, this will be my 10th FC! :D Hooray for one decade of conventions! XD
I also wanted to address the fact I've been more absent from FA in the last year. I know I told many of you individually what my situation was, but I don't think I ever explained it here. Basically my grandma needed surgery last February for a broken hip. While she was in the hospital, my mom had to visit her overnight for a few days, and then only most of the day for a while after that, and that meant I needed to stay at home 24/7 with my physically disabled younger brother in my mom's place. Before all this, I had been spending time with Rusty's family, or going back and forth between his house and mine. Originally my mom told me to plan on spending a week at home, but that week turned into the whole year, since even after returning home from the hospital, my grandma has needed extra help. Because of all this, 2016 seemed to slip by way too fast, since I spent nearly every day since then hanging around the house. For a while I didn't have my art supplies here, and after I got the chance to go get them from Rusty's house I still couldn't get our scanner to talk to my laptop, so I haven't really uploaded much to my gallery this year, and so I haven't been checking as often. Also, sitting around the house all day tends to make one rather apathetic. Originally I thought this time would be a good chance to get a lot of projects done, but without leaving the house and getting any new inspiration or seeing other people or places, I turned into a bit of a couch potato. Not that I didn't do anything this year of course, but I definitely felt more sluggish and less productive than usual. But I'd like to get back into the swing of things in the new year. :3 I'll try to be less of an internet hermit, lol! X3 And I can't wait for the surge of inspiration from con! It's going to be AHMAYZIIIINGAH!!!!!! XD
I also just realized, this will be my 10th FC! :D Hooray for one decade of conventions! XD
More cat loss.
Posted 9 years agoWe said goodbye to Puca today.
She was 15. She lived an extra month longer than we thought she would and she stuck around for Christmas. She had the same symptoms that Dax had at the end, so I knew what to expect. Today was obviously her last day no matter what, so it's best that she got to go out in a comfy wave of painkillers. I was as prepared as I could have been. We made her as comfortable as possible, as long as possible. She had a good, full, long life with lots of love.
...ow my heart.
We still have Gallifrey, the orange tabby kitten we took in last year. I always felt guilty that I wasn't able to get him and Puca to get along, but we made it work, and now that Puca has passed he has full run of the house. I'm glad we were able to keep him and the house isn't petless right now. I'm hoping that in a couple months we might be able to find him a friend his own age that will put up with his playful energy. While I was growing up we always had a good number of pets at any given time, big, small, fluffy, and scaly. Having a single cat in the house feels a little empty, and I can't imagine how it would feel right now if he wasn't around either.
I'd like to write more about Puca, and who she was, and some of my favorite memories of her, but I just don't have it in me tonight.
I would say 2016 can go fuck itself, but... No... no buts. 2016 can go fuck itself.
She was 15. She lived an extra month longer than we thought she would and she stuck around for Christmas. She had the same symptoms that Dax had at the end, so I knew what to expect. Today was obviously her last day no matter what, so it's best that she got to go out in a comfy wave of painkillers. I was as prepared as I could have been. We made her as comfortable as possible, as long as possible. She had a good, full, long life with lots of love.
...ow my heart.
We still have Gallifrey, the orange tabby kitten we took in last year. I always felt guilty that I wasn't able to get him and Puca to get along, but we made it work, and now that Puca has passed he has full run of the house. I'm glad we were able to keep him and the house isn't petless right now. I'm hoping that in a couple months we might be able to find him a friend his own age that will put up with his playful energy. While I was growing up we always had a good number of pets at any given time, big, small, fluffy, and scaly. Having a single cat in the house feels a little empty, and I can't imagine how it would feel right now if he wasn't around either.
I'd like to write more about Puca, and who she was, and some of my favorite memories of her, but I just don't have it in me tonight.
I would say 2016 can go fuck itself, but... No... no buts. 2016 can go fuck itself.
That's the Jingle Bell Rock?
Posted 9 years agoIf for some reason you have the need this holiday season to troll anyone with music... might I suggest this little ditty:
https://clyp.it/sd2cjfliMy brother created it last year and just remembered it the other night. We share the same weird sense of humor and can't stop laughing over it. I wish I could play this at a party or in a mall! X,D ROFLMAO!Lol I'm old.
Posted 9 years agoNext year I can officially join the Grey Muzzle group, lol. At least I've entered the brief and magical time of year when Rusty and I are the same age. Tee hee! X3
Just so frustrated
Posted 9 years agoOkay guys. This is just going to be me venting my emotions about post-election shit. I am not up for political debates. If you'd like to share some happy thoughts or support please do, but (as much as I hate to say this) if you have pro-Trump opinions, please just keep them to yourself for now. I know closing myself off from open discussion is not the right way to go about things, but in this case I feel I need to do so temporarily until I'm mentally and emotionally capable of handling it again. Please respect that this is just me venting my pain right now.
Initially I felt defiant. I was ready to stand up for what's right against "them" even while recognizing that's exactly how "they" have felt the whole time. I was upset and didn't care how hypocritical it sounds when so many people have shown their support of hate. But in the past few days I've realized just how close some of "them" are to me. It just hurts so much. I feel so frustrated when I see friends and family who've posted online about their support for Trump after the election. Generally I always do my best to look at both sides in any situation, but I feel like this is more than a difference of political opinion. It hurts when people can look at Trump and his supporters and still vote for him and say it's just because they like his policies better or because they didn't like Hillary. I wish I could open up discourse with some people to explain WHY so many people are afraid and upset and protesting right now, but it hurts so bad that I even have to explain it to the people in my life I thought would never support someone like Trump. Yes, I understand some of the reasons why people like him, and what they hope he'll accomplish that will make their lives better, but I don't understand how people can listen to what comes out of his mouth and get such different understandings of what they just heard. One of my friends shared a video today of "anti-Trump propaganda" where a guy played a video that had edited together some Trump quotes, and then he played other videos that showed the quotes in context. I don't know why that's supposed to help, context only makes the quotes worse! "See, he doesn't want to ban ALL immigrants, just Muslims!" ..........YES! Why do you think that's okay?! Yeah I know why some people are okay with that but.... fuck.
Some people are talking like Hillary supporters are just whining and being dramatic because they lost. This isn't about one side losing. Minorities, LGBTQ, women, people in the groups that Trump made out to be less than deserving of equal respect as human beings, have been attacked since the election because some of the assholes who hate these groups feel they can get away with it now. It's fine to say, okay he won, but life goes on, right? Except that for some people so far, it didn't. And others who've been attacked, harrassed, or seen friends, family, and members of whatever group they're a part of hurt, are fucking scared, angry, and disgusted right now. I've been worried about a handful of friends this past week who were seriously not okay after the election. I've been scared that they were in danger either because of who and where they are in the country or because I was afraid they were a danger to themselves. And that hurts. Even here in the furry community I've seen a few alarming opinions since the election, and that hurts because this is supposed to be our safe space we can go to for support and fun. I know we are a very diverse group, and that usually makes us stronger and adds to the richness of our community and friendships, but when we as furries know a thing or two about receiving hate for being a member of a group, it hurts to see people who still supported hate of another group. Or that they didn't even recognize it as supporting hate.
People on each side of this thing live in completely opposing realities somehow and it boggles me. In my reality, and I'm guessing the realities of many who are upset right now, I thought it was more a question of basic human decency rather than two different political approaches. I figured this much would be obvious. Maybe there are still more of us who saw it, since Trump didn't actually win the popular vote and many people just couldn't bring themselves to vote at all or voted third party because both options sucked and they didn't actually expect Trump to win, but it hurts to see a group full of hate feeling so vindicated right now. I will give them this though- Trump said if he didn't win the election was rigged, and I guess he was right about that much. (Of course, I suppose the opposing view was also a matter of "basic human decency" to some, but it has different meanings to them.)
And it's not just Trump that's upsetting. Mike Pence as VP. Some of the names that have been mentioned for Trump's cabinet. The fact the House, Senate, and Supreme Court will have conservative majorities. It doesn't look like great odds for anything good to come of this.
I hate that all of this feels so devisive. I really want to respect everyone's views an opinions, but then there's part of me that's just so disgusted and angry and sad and hurt and disappointed right now screaming "How could you?!" I really cannot bring myself to listen to any arguments or excuses. Nor can I get involved with any discussions I find because I don't actually want to alienate certain people from my life, or because responding online to people I know opens me up attacks and criticism from strangers that are also following them. So I feel like I need to hold my tongue and shit gets bottled up. I guess that's why this journal rant is happening. I wish I could help bridge the gap and help each side understand the other, but I just can't do that right now. I see my friends hurting. I hurt for them. I fear what may come in the next few years that could disrupt the lives of those around me, as well as myself. The only thing we really fear is the unknown, and since there's no way to know what's in store, perhaps that's what makes it so scary. I know we're not just going to roll over and take it. Those of us who don't want to see progress go backwards will keep fighting to move forwards. I'll be ready to stand up for human rights and sanity if neccessary. But right now I just feel awful.
Seriously, waking up every day and remembering this is reality has felt awful. I'm experiencing all the emotional and physical stress symptoms I've only ever experienced before when someone has died. I can't imagine 4-8 years of this. Time may help it sink in as reality, but I'm honestly not sure if I'll ever get rid of every last smidgen of bitterness. When I encounter those who don't understand these feelings, I have absolutely no idea how or if I can ever make them understand. Deep down people are moslty good and just trying to do their best. I know this. I swear I know this. If I keep repeating it to myself I'll remember that it's what I truly believe. I know I can't be that naive for having faith in humanity.
Whenever I leave the house I'll make sure to have a big, visible safety pin. Though part of me is glad I'm still pretty much housebound for the foreseeable future.
I don't like conflict, and I always tend to try to word things in a way that won't upset anyone, whatever their views, but goddamnit right now I just want to be able to voice my fucking opinions without feeling afraid of the response I could get in return. I wish I didn't care who's boat I rocked or how hard. I wish I could just have an attitude, swing around some brass ovaries, and capsize a few boats. But at my core I know that's not how understanding is achieved.
Again, this is just a vent of my emotions. I don't want to have to debate or explain my political opinions right now. Especially not here, furry family.
TL;DR: I'm one of the people hurting after the election and I've been afraid for some friends. It hurts when people close to me don't understand why people are so upset right now and are dismissive of it. But I guess we should just "smile more."
Initially I felt defiant. I was ready to stand up for what's right against "them" even while recognizing that's exactly how "they" have felt the whole time. I was upset and didn't care how hypocritical it sounds when so many people have shown their support of hate. But in the past few days I've realized just how close some of "them" are to me. It just hurts so much. I feel so frustrated when I see friends and family who've posted online about their support for Trump after the election. Generally I always do my best to look at both sides in any situation, but I feel like this is more than a difference of political opinion. It hurts when people can look at Trump and his supporters and still vote for him and say it's just because they like his policies better or because they didn't like Hillary. I wish I could open up discourse with some people to explain WHY so many people are afraid and upset and protesting right now, but it hurts so bad that I even have to explain it to the people in my life I thought would never support someone like Trump. Yes, I understand some of the reasons why people like him, and what they hope he'll accomplish that will make their lives better, but I don't understand how people can listen to what comes out of his mouth and get such different understandings of what they just heard. One of my friends shared a video today of "anti-Trump propaganda" where a guy played a video that had edited together some Trump quotes, and then he played other videos that showed the quotes in context. I don't know why that's supposed to help, context only makes the quotes worse! "See, he doesn't want to ban ALL immigrants, just Muslims!" ..........YES! Why do you think that's okay?! Yeah I know why some people are okay with that but.... fuck.
Some people are talking like Hillary supporters are just whining and being dramatic because they lost. This isn't about one side losing. Minorities, LGBTQ, women, people in the groups that Trump made out to be less than deserving of equal respect as human beings, have been attacked since the election because some of the assholes who hate these groups feel they can get away with it now. It's fine to say, okay he won, but life goes on, right? Except that for some people so far, it didn't. And others who've been attacked, harrassed, or seen friends, family, and members of whatever group they're a part of hurt, are fucking scared, angry, and disgusted right now. I've been worried about a handful of friends this past week who were seriously not okay after the election. I've been scared that they were in danger either because of who and where they are in the country or because I was afraid they were a danger to themselves. And that hurts. Even here in the furry community I've seen a few alarming opinions since the election, and that hurts because this is supposed to be our safe space we can go to for support and fun. I know we are a very diverse group, and that usually makes us stronger and adds to the richness of our community and friendships, but when we as furries know a thing or two about receiving hate for being a member of a group, it hurts to see people who still supported hate of another group. Or that they didn't even recognize it as supporting hate.
People on each side of this thing live in completely opposing realities somehow and it boggles me. In my reality, and I'm guessing the realities of many who are upset right now, I thought it was more a question of basic human decency rather than two different political approaches. I figured this much would be obvious. Maybe there are still more of us who saw it, since Trump didn't actually win the popular vote and many people just couldn't bring themselves to vote at all or voted third party because both options sucked and they didn't actually expect Trump to win, but it hurts to see a group full of hate feeling so vindicated right now. I will give them this though- Trump said if he didn't win the election was rigged, and I guess he was right about that much. (Of course, I suppose the opposing view was also a matter of "basic human decency" to some, but it has different meanings to them.)
And it's not just Trump that's upsetting. Mike Pence as VP. Some of the names that have been mentioned for Trump's cabinet. The fact the House, Senate, and Supreme Court will have conservative majorities. It doesn't look like great odds for anything good to come of this.
I hate that all of this feels so devisive. I really want to respect everyone's views an opinions, but then there's part of me that's just so disgusted and angry and sad and hurt and disappointed right now screaming "How could you?!" I really cannot bring myself to listen to any arguments or excuses. Nor can I get involved with any discussions I find because I don't actually want to alienate certain people from my life, or because responding online to people I know opens me up attacks and criticism from strangers that are also following them. So I feel like I need to hold my tongue and shit gets bottled up. I guess that's why this journal rant is happening. I wish I could help bridge the gap and help each side understand the other, but I just can't do that right now. I see my friends hurting. I hurt for them. I fear what may come in the next few years that could disrupt the lives of those around me, as well as myself. The only thing we really fear is the unknown, and since there's no way to know what's in store, perhaps that's what makes it so scary. I know we're not just going to roll over and take it. Those of us who don't want to see progress go backwards will keep fighting to move forwards. I'll be ready to stand up for human rights and sanity if neccessary. But right now I just feel awful.
Seriously, waking up every day and remembering this is reality has felt awful. I'm experiencing all the emotional and physical stress symptoms I've only ever experienced before when someone has died. I can't imagine 4-8 years of this. Time may help it sink in as reality, but I'm honestly not sure if I'll ever get rid of every last smidgen of bitterness. When I encounter those who don't understand these feelings, I have absolutely no idea how or if I can ever make them understand. Deep down people are moslty good and just trying to do their best. I know this. I swear I know this. If I keep repeating it to myself I'll remember that it's what I truly believe. I know I can't be that naive for having faith in humanity.
Whenever I leave the house I'll make sure to have a big, visible safety pin. Though part of me is glad I'm still pretty much housebound for the foreseeable future.
I don't like conflict, and I always tend to try to word things in a way that won't upset anyone, whatever their views, but goddamnit right now I just want to be able to voice my fucking opinions without feeling afraid of the response I could get in return. I wish I didn't care who's boat I rocked or how hard. I wish I could just have an attitude, swing around some brass ovaries, and capsize a few boats. But at my core I know that's not how understanding is achieved.
Again, this is just a vent of my emotions. I don't want to have to debate or explain my political opinions right now. Especially not here, furry family.
TL;DR: I'm one of the people hurting after the election and I've been afraid for some friends. It hurts when people close to me don't understand why people are so upset right now and are dismissive of it. But I guess we should just "smile more."
Just remember...
Posted 9 years agoMildly NSFW for space vagina.
Whatever comes next, the world will keep turning. Let's stick together, continue to support each other, and remember that love is stronger than hate.
Whatever comes next, the world will keep turning. Let's stick together, continue to support each other, and remember that love is stronger than hate.
An animation I just found
Posted 9 years agoI just found this and wanted to share:
New Online Game Launching on Monday
Posted 9 years agoHey there mah fluffies.
I just thought I'd share this in case anyone was interested: http://www.eldarya.com/
One of my guilty pleasures for about 3 or 4 years has been a dress-up/highschool dating sim game over at http://www.mycandylove.com/ which I started playing as a better alternative to the facebook games I was weening myself off of at the time. The artwork and storylines have really improved a lot since I first began playing (plus I finally started caring about the dating sim part when a character very similar to Rusty was introduced, lol!)
Now there is a new game coming out from the same team called Eldarya, which looks like it will have the same elements of the dating sim and outfits, but it is a fantasy game that also includes adorable pets, magic, and animal-eared characters. I know of at least a few of you that will probably enjoy it too. X3 Let me know if you wanna be friends in the game, there will probably be some sort of perks for friends.
I just thought I'd share this in case anyone was interested: http://www.eldarya.com/
One of my guilty pleasures for about 3 or 4 years has been a dress-up/highschool dating sim game over at http://www.mycandylove.com/ which I started playing as a better alternative to the facebook games I was weening myself off of at the time. The artwork and storylines have really improved a lot since I first began playing (plus I finally started caring about the dating sim part when a character very similar to Rusty was introduced, lol!)
Now there is a new game coming out from the same team called Eldarya, which looks like it will have the same elements of the dating sim and outfits, but it is a fantasy game that also includes adorable pets, magic, and animal-eared characters. I know of at least a few of you that will probably enjoy it too. X3 Let me know if you wanna be friends in the game, there will probably be some sort of perks for friends.
Steven Universe Fans
Posted 9 years agoI have to ramble into the void of internet land about Steven Universe for a moment because I have no friends to nerd out with about the show IRL.
OMFG Steven Universe has been so epic lately! Hrrrnnngggg!!! >w< And It looks like this week is just gonna keep getting awesome! And half-hour episodes?! So happy! Though the end theme being close to wrapped up feels a bit unsettling to me, what does it mean? Or maybe they'll just keep adding onto it. Or start a new one? After thinking about it, Steven is getting really powerful, and we're learning even more about Rose and Homeworld. Are we approaching the climax of the series? Season 4 starts later this month though, so we're not that close. Also Smoky Quartz, aaaah! XD And all SU fan art should now be referred to as meep-morps, lol.
Okay I think I'm done.
What are your thoughts on the show lately? :D
OMFG Steven Universe has been so epic lately! Hrrrnnngggg!!! >w< And It looks like this week is just gonna keep getting awesome! And half-hour episodes?! So happy! Though the end theme being close to wrapped up feels a bit unsettling to me, what does it mean? Or maybe they'll just keep adding onto it. Or start a new one? After thinking about it, Steven is getting really powerful, and we're learning even more about Rose and Homeworld. Are we approaching the climax of the series? Season 4 starts later this month though, so we're not that close. Also Smoky Quartz, aaaah! XD And all SU fan art should now be referred to as meep-morps, lol.
Okay I think I'm done.
What are your thoughts on the show lately? :D
Dream Kip Adoptable
Posted 9 years agoI'm currently in love with 
Clemikou 's Dream Kip species. They're a closed species, so I'm working with her on a custom one. Right now she's offering a few more adoptable slots for them, and number 2 here is similar in shape to mine: http://www.furaffinity.net/full/20669097/
If anybody wants to claim the 2nd slot and be the twin/sibling/cousin/whatever to mine, I think that would be fun and adorable! X3
Come do the puppy-sheep-deer dance with me!
Species info is here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20444936/
Clemikou 's Dream Kip species. They're a closed species, so I'm working with her on a custom one. Right now she's offering a few more adoptable slots for them, and number 2 here is similar in shape to mine: http://www.furaffinity.net/full/20669097/If anybody wants to claim the 2nd slot and be the twin/sibling/cousin/whatever to mine, I think that would be fun and adorable! X3
Come do the puppy-sheep-deer dance with me!
Species info is here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20444936/
NFT launched a retail website! OwO
Posted 9 years ago*Drool sequence initiated.*
NFT furs have a new website! Great place to find looooong fur with 4-way stretch backing! 8D
NFT furs have a new website! Great place to find looooong fur with 4-way stretch backing! 8D
http://hairymannscloset.com/$20 Badges
Posted 9 years agoI'm thinking of offering some simple head and shoulders badges today for $20 each, similar to these: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16851880/ but as a flat badge without the extra 3D ribbon piece for the name. I just feel like knocking out some quick, simple, cute badges today. :3 Anyone interested?
Open for Ear-hood and tail commissions! :3
Posted 9 years agoIf you haven't seen it yet, I've posted my most recent fluff project:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/20204182/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/20204316/
I would love to make more of these hoods, and I wouldn't mind adding in tails with them. These pieces are so much fun, it's almost like a partial! >w<
If anyone is interested, we can discuss the design and I can give you a quote. Depending on the complexity of the design, number of colors, and the supplies used, I'd estimate these would range from about $150- $250+. For example, Matt's hood is fairly simple with one solid color and the tail is small and also the same color, so something like that would be on the $150 end. Something with many colors, detailed markings, horns, antlers, complex ears, complex tails, etc. will raise the price. I would also be willing to accept half of the payment, or at least the full cost of the supplies, up front, and the other half when the project is complete.
Feel free to comment on this journal or send me a note if you're interested. ^-^
~Dat crafty fairy fox
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/20204182/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/20204316/
I would love to make more of these hoods, and I wouldn't mind adding in tails with them. These pieces are so much fun, it's almost like a partial! >w<
If anyone is interested, we can discuss the design and I can give you a quote. Depending on the complexity of the design, number of colors, and the supplies used, I'd estimate these would range from about $150- $250+. For example, Matt's hood is fairly simple with one solid color and the tail is small and also the same color, so something like that would be on the $150 end. Something with many colors, detailed markings, horns, antlers, complex ears, complex tails, etc. will raise the price. I would also be willing to accept half of the payment, or at least the full cost of the supplies, up front, and the other half when the project is complete.
Feel free to comment on this journal or send me a note if you're interested. ^-^
~Dat crafty fairy fox
