Signal Boost for a Friend in Need
General | Posted 4 years agohey folks, just spreading word! My good pal
torgmous is in a tight spot now after a bad situation. If you are able to donate any money at present, he is doing 10 dollar sketches!
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9918876
Hope things get better for you guys soon.
torgmous is in a tight spot now after a bad situation. If you are able to donate any money at present, he is doing 10 dollar sketches!https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9918876
Hope things get better for you guys soon.
Computer Troubles (Update)
General | Posted 4 years agoFound out now that it will take at least til the end of the month for the repairs on the laptop to be done... Which sucks, but we can work with it. Thankfully our new PC is now up and running, and I've gotten myself a low end (but still lovely) backup laptop to tide me over. Zel and I have been a one laptop house for so long now, it's kind of surreal to actually have two working computers :'D Now I can still draw on the backup laptop--should definitely be able to draw on the desktop after installing the tablet drivers and such--but I've still got a lot of WIPs and things left on the laptop in for repairs.
In this time we have also moved out, cats and all. There's still lots of work to do on the unpacking front, but I think it's going to be alright despite the sudden chaos.
Once the dust settles and I have things a bit more figured out, there'll be some posts! Hoping this move will lead to a more consistent output of art in general.
In this time we have also moved out, cats and all. There's still lots of work to do on the unpacking front, but I think it's going to be alright despite the sudden chaos.
Once the dust settles and I have things a bit more figured out, there'll be some posts! Hoping this move will lead to a more consistent output of art in general.
Computer Troubles
General | Posted 4 years agoLaptop is in for repairs, so I'm most likely not going to be able to draw for at least a week :')
Hoping to get our new PC set up soon! fingers crossed anyhow <3
Hoping to get our new PC set up soon! fingers crossed anyhow <3
2021 Spring Fling (and waitlist!) Queue
General | Posted 4 years agoFinally got these set up, and ready to go! Lookin forward to workin' with y'all!
Check out the details here
Pending Payment:
wolff1720
(will be working on these simultaneously)
~Waiting List Catchup~
1) -anonymous- -done-
:Pending Payment:
adustedgold
Check out the details here
:QUEUE:
1)
zel-kun -done-
2)
tooch59 -done-
3) me -done-
4)
zel-kun -done-
5)
poison-girl -done-
6)
robocrat -done-
7)
yanyanz -done-
8)
wolff1720 -done-
9)
ashies -done-
10)
zel-kun -done-
11)
robocrat -done-
12)
wolff1720 -done-
13)
poison-girl -done-
14) ~
15) ~
Pending Payment:
wolff1720(will be working on these simultaneously)
~Waiting List Catchup~
1) -anonymous- -done-
:Pending Payment:
adustedgoldWhat the fuck is february
General | Posted 5 years agoIt's been harder than I'd like to commit to my goals and manage my time... I've been stuck in a rut, and way too obsessed with D&D. Keep making all these plans to budget my time, then end up getting stressed over this or that, and not committing as I should be.
But, I'm not giving up! I know I can get back to focus and finish the commissions I've got. Thanks so much to you guys who have been waiting, I'm sorry I let myself fall so far behind and get so distracted. I haven't forgotten, and I am starting to get back into good habits: next week, I'm going to shift back into normalcy and reclaim my work ethic.
Coming Soon: Lingerie Pinup Commissions (similar to the swimsuit special)
Coming after That: Full Commissions (probably some new options for ref sheets, and adjusted prices for all existing options)
Seeya then!
But, I'm not giving up! I know I can get back to focus and finish the commissions I've got. Thanks so much to you guys who have been waiting, I'm sorry I let myself fall so far behind and get so distracted. I haven't forgotten, and I am starting to get back into good habits: next week, I'm going to shift back into normalcy and reclaim my work ethic.
Coming Soon: Lingerie Pinup Commissions (similar to the swimsuit special)
Coming after That: Full Commissions (probably some new options for ref sheets, and adjusted prices for all existing options)
Seeya then!
New Year, New Goals
General | Posted 5 years agoLast year and the year before, I don't think I made any concrete resolutions like I used to. I think now is a good time to try and make some real plans again, to hopefully give myself some direct goals to strive for, as well as start budgeting my time better
☐ General Drawing Improvement
Broad goals like this are too vague, but some subgoals I want to work on this year are...
-Perspective work, especially on heads and hands.
-Dynamic posing for action scenes, especially fights... Also posing for animals, which I struggle with
-Painting and lighting, digital and traditional
(try to do a monthly practice on each topic)
☐ Work more in Krita and Clipstudio Paint, try to experiment. I think at least once a week in january-march, I wanna start those programs up and try to make *something*. I still love medibang, but I think that Krita or Clipstudio could be very useful to me if I give them more of a shot
☐ Work on some character refs and expression sheets. I'd like to update at least 5 characters with a full sheet, and refresh at least 10 existing designs. I'd also like to do at least 3 expression sheets, and 1 full perspective chart for a character's head.
Honestly there's a lot I want to work on beyond this, but I think this is a healthy list of specifics I think I can stick to!
I'd like to finish the commissions I'm currently working on, and then I'll open again. Hopefully mid or late january. There will be a price increase then as well, but I need to sit down and plan it out, mull it over some more
☐ General Drawing Improvement
Broad goals like this are too vague, but some subgoals I want to work on this year are...
-Perspective work, especially on heads and hands.
-Dynamic posing for action scenes, especially fights... Also posing for animals, which I struggle with
-Painting and lighting, digital and traditional
(try to do a monthly practice on each topic)
☐ Work more in Krita and Clipstudio Paint, try to experiment. I think at least once a week in january-march, I wanna start those programs up and try to make *something*. I still love medibang, but I think that Krita or Clipstudio could be very useful to me if I give them more of a shot
☐ Work on some character refs and expression sheets. I'd like to update at least 5 characters with a full sheet, and refresh at least 10 existing designs. I'd also like to do at least 3 expression sheets, and 1 full perspective chart for a character's head.
Honestly there's a lot I want to work on beyond this, but I think this is a healthy list of specifics I think I can stick to!
I'd like to finish the commissions I'm currently working on, and then I'll open again. Hopefully mid or late january. There will be a price increase then as well, but I need to sit down and plan it out, mull it over some more
Recovery, 2020, and the New Year
General | Posted 5 years agoIt's a good time for a small update, I think. We can't celebrate like usual this year, so today is honestly just a normal day for us. But I'm intent on making it a very good normal day if I can, and I wanna wish all of you a nice holiday season!
...And maybe share some of the thoughts in my head, if only to get them out. But, hopefully sharing will inspire some feelings of positivity. I want to offer words of advice and encouragement, if I can. With how I've been feeling, there's been a lot of thought in my mind about the new year, and reflection on the year soon to pass; often I worry it's selfish or boring to talk about myself in journals--and maybe it is--but... Screw it. Sharing is an inherent risk, and it's one I need to recondition myself to think is worth taking.
Didn't want to talk about it here, because it felt like admitting defeat. But, I lost my job in the summer, and it was a huge blow to my already tenuous self-worth and even my physical health: I started getting severe intestinal pain after, and I've had to completely change my diet to avoid it. Though the stress remains, the depression over it is behind me now, and I've found the silver lining: now I've been able to treat my commissions more like a fulltime job, and I don't think I've ever been so happy with earning money. It's a goal I was always told wasn't an option, and I still don't know if it's the right decision for me... But, I think in 2021 I will continue to pursue freelance art as a new career. We'll see how it goes, and I'll keep trying. This last month it's been a challenge to stay focused... But I don't want to use that as an excuse: I want to get back to it. I want to succeed, and be able to do commissions full time.
In more recent news... Now that I'm almost recovered, I think it's alright to admit that the "sick" I had was covid-19. I didn't want to worry people, make a dramatic journal, or inspire any panic, because honestly I thought it'd be irresponsible. Now that recovery is on the horizon for me and my household, I think it's ok to be specific. I also hope that maybe a sort of "insider account" might help some of you if you find yourself with symptoms or even a positive test. So often this year people have either NOT taken covid seriously, or taken it TOO seriously; both approaches are terrible, in my opinion. Rational discussion is more helpful: that fear of the unknown makes it all so much worse. I took covid seriously ever since the lockdowns and quarantine began, but I wasn't in a position where me or Nux could isolate, being that we were both essential employees when the epidemic started here in the US, and none of us could afford to be out of work. Everyone in my household--except me--is high risk for covid fatality, and my biggest fear was the disease affecting one or all of us... Then it happened, and I was terrified. We all were.
Just remember: if you get symptoms, and especially if you get a positive result, don't give up. It's not over, you can recover, it's not a death sentence. You need to take it seriously, but don't take it so seriously that you let yourself lose hope. Losing hope only makes it worse.
CDC Symptom Page
CDC Recommendations for if you Test Positive
Here's what our house was told when my mother in law called her doctor: Sitting up makes breathing easier, and minor exercise--walking up stairs, lifting and moving small things--is better than pure inactivity. Sleeping all day is a bad idea, as tempting as it is: laying down makes breathing harder. Things that helped me most: drinking coffee every morning to try and soothe my cough and stay awake, drinking lots of water and keeping a regular schedule of meals, spending a little time with my cats and making sure to clean and care for them properly, watching game streams in discord calls with my friends, and talking about plans for characters and art. Even though I had to force myself out of bed, I can honestly say it was worth it and helped me feel better faster.
One of the worst parts for me was being overwhelmed with a sort of "brain fog" for lack of a better word. Everything felt strange and hazy--still does, if I'm being honest--and I lost all drive to create anything or even to enjoy anything; I've had to manually "reconnect" with art and having fun, and even just basic socialization. I couldn't write anymore, couldn't really stay focused on drawing when I tried, and I'm still trying to bounce back. Probably why this journal is so long and ranty... But ah well. It is what it is.
But, now on to the new year. I understand everyone is tired of 2020, and for good reason; I think it's been tougher for others than it's been for me, and I don't mean to devalue that feeling of frustration people are experiencing. But, this whole year, I've been getting really tired of the "fuck 2020, world's on fire" sentiment. I believe that when you decide "this year is just bad," you set yourself and those around you up for failure, probably without intending to. This is what happened to me in 2016, and it made every day feel like a bad day, like there was no point in trying to stay positive. Even now, I still look back to 2016 and erroneously place blame on the year for negative changes in myself as a person... And honestly, it's a stupid habit. I hope I can kick it soon, and work towards self-improvement in earnest.
Maybe this isn't the same for everyone, but... I know it's true for me: generally, it's better to try and take things day by day, don't worry about "the year." Bad days happen, bad months happen, and even bad years happen. But it's a lot better for your state of mind to resign yourself to "a bad day," than "a ruined year," and to try your best to stay positive. Even if you're an overall pessimistic person--like I know I am--it's worth it to try and find little silver linings when you can. Maybe that's sentimental and corny, but... Honestly it's been helpful to me. Maybe it'll be helpful to you too.
When the new year actually comes, I'm going to try to re-adopt the habit of making a list of art-related resolutions. I'm not sure what they'll be yet... But! I'll post when I have them.
Sorry for the un-festive ranting! Have a safe and happy holiday if you can, and (hopefully) a safe and happy new year.
...And maybe share some of the thoughts in my head, if only to get them out. But, hopefully sharing will inspire some feelings of positivity. I want to offer words of advice and encouragement, if I can. With how I've been feeling, there's been a lot of thought in my mind about the new year, and reflection on the year soon to pass; often I worry it's selfish or boring to talk about myself in journals--and maybe it is--but... Screw it. Sharing is an inherent risk, and it's one I need to recondition myself to think is worth taking.
Didn't want to talk about it here, because it felt like admitting defeat. But, I lost my job in the summer, and it was a huge blow to my already tenuous self-worth and even my physical health: I started getting severe intestinal pain after, and I've had to completely change my diet to avoid it. Though the stress remains, the depression over it is behind me now, and I've found the silver lining: now I've been able to treat my commissions more like a fulltime job, and I don't think I've ever been so happy with earning money. It's a goal I was always told wasn't an option, and I still don't know if it's the right decision for me... But, I think in 2021 I will continue to pursue freelance art as a new career. We'll see how it goes, and I'll keep trying. This last month it's been a challenge to stay focused... But I don't want to use that as an excuse: I want to get back to it. I want to succeed, and be able to do commissions full time.
In more recent news... Now that I'm almost recovered, I think it's alright to admit that the "sick" I had was covid-19. I didn't want to worry people, make a dramatic journal, or inspire any panic, because honestly I thought it'd be irresponsible. Now that recovery is on the horizon for me and my household, I think it's ok to be specific. I also hope that maybe a sort of "insider account" might help some of you if you find yourself with symptoms or even a positive test. So often this year people have either NOT taken covid seriously, or taken it TOO seriously; both approaches are terrible, in my opinion. Rational discussion is more helpful: that fear of the unknown makes it all so much worse. I took covid seriously ever since the lockdowns and quarantine began, but I wasn't in a position where me or Nux could isolate, being that we were both essential employees when the epidemic started here in the US, and none of us could afford to be out of work. Everyone in my household--except me--is high risk for covid fatality, and my biggest fear was the disease affecting one or all of us... Then it happened, and I was terrified. We all were.
Just remember: if you get symptoms, and especially if you get a positive result, don't give up. It's not over, you can recover, it's not a death sentence. You need to take it seriously, but don't take it so seriously that you let yourself lose hope. Losing hope only makes it worse.
CDC Symptom Page
CDC Recommendations for if you Test Positive
Here's what our house was told when my mother in law called her doctor: Sitting up makes breathing easier, and minor exercise--walking up stairs, lifting and moving small things--is better than pure inactivity. Sleeping all day is a bad idea, as tempting as it is: laying down makes breathing harder. Things that helped me most: drinking coffee every morning to try and soothe my cough and stay awake, drinking lots of water and keeping a regular schedule of meals, spending a little time with my cats and making sure to clean and care for them properly, watching game streams in discord calls with my friends, and talking about plans for characters and art. Even though I had to force myself out of bed, I can honestly say it was worth it and helped me feel better faster.
One of the worst parts for me was being overwhelmed with a sort of "brain fog" for lack of a better word. Everything felt strange and hazy--still does, if I'm being honest--and I lost all drive to create anything or even to enjoy anything; I've had to manually "reconnect" with art and having fun, and even just basic socialization. I couldn't write anymore, couldn't really stay focused on drawing when I tried, and I'm still trying to bounce back. Probably why this journal is so long and ranty... But ah well. It is what it is.
But, now on to the new year. I understand everyone is tired of 2020, and for good reason; I think it's been tougher for others than it's been for me, and I don't mean to devalue that feeling of frustration people are experiencing. But, this whole year, I've been getting really tired of the "fuck 2020, world's on fire" sentiment. I believe that when you decide "this year is just bad," you set yourself and those around you up for failure, probably without intending to. This is what happened to me in 2016, and it made every day feel like a bad day, like there was no point in trying to stay positive. Even now, I still look back to 2016 and erroneously place blame on the year for negative changes in myself as a person... And honestly, it's a stupid habit. I hope I can kick it soon, and work towards self-improvement in earnest.
Maybe this isn't the same for everyone, but... I know it's true for me: generally, it's better to try and take things day by day, don't worry about "the year." Bad days happen, bad months happen, and even bad years happen. But it's a lot better for your state of mind to resign yourself to "a bad day," than "a ruined year," and to try your best to stay positive. Even if you're an overall pessimistic person--like I know I am--it's worth it to try and find little silver linings when you can. Maybe that's sentimental and corny, but... Honestly it's been helpful to me. Maybe it'll be helpful to you too.
When the new year actually comes, I'm going to try to re-adopt the habit of making a list of art-related resolutions. I'm not sure what they'll be yet... But! I'll post when I have them.
Sorry for the un-festive ranting! Have a safe and happy holiday if you can, and (hopefully) a safe and happy new year.
Sick
General | Posted 5 years agoCurrently sick, and things are going to be a bit slow/strange while dealing with it
just a heads up
just a heads up
Baby's First Novel
General | Posted 5 years ago(Disclaimer: I'm not done yet)
But, I finally finally finally did what I've been threatening to do since I was in elementary school: I wrote 50,000 words of a story during the month of November. Didn't give up, didn't stop, didn't get sidetracked immediately and start working on something else; an incredible feat for a dope like me! Midnight last night I was at 49,784, but by the time I stopped for that session was at 52,285. (mostly using the specific numbers because I've been obsessively checking, and it doesn't feel real to me otherwise... But I won't deny there's a dick measuring comparison to be made there, haa)
That being said though, I am still a visual artist before a writer! Not that picking one over the other matters--both are huge parts of my life and always have been--but I will be back to the drawing this week. Hopefully I will have some shiny new art to post, and if I work up my nerve maybe I'll post a snippet of the novel-thing
I also have not checked my notes in awhile and I'm still not quite prepared to, but I will get to it soon with
zel-kun's help
Hope you all had a good november! I also made my first Thanksgiving dinner this year, and it went off much better than I was afraid! Nothing burned, and pretty much everything came out as good as I hoped... Still workin on the leftovers
If you celebrated Thanksgiving too, and I hope it was nice!
But, I finally finally finally did what I've been threatening to do since I was in elementary school: I wrote 50,000 words of a story during the month of November. Didn't give up, didn't stop, didn't get sidetracked immediately and start working on something else; an incredible feat for a dope like me! Midnight last night I was at 49,784, but by the time I stopped for that session was at 52,285. (mostly using the specific numbers because I've been obsessively checking, and it doesn't feel real to me otherwise... But I won't deny there's a dick measuring comparison to be made there, haa)
That being said though, I am still a visual artist before a writer! Not that picking one over the other matters--both are huge parts of my life and always have been--but I will be back to the drawing this week. Hopefully I will have some shiny new art to post, and if I work up my nerve maybe I'll post a snippet of the novel-thing
I also have not checked my notes in awhile and I'm still not quite prepared to, but I will get to it soon with
zel-kun's helpHope you all had a good november! I also made my first Thanksgiving dinner this year, and it went off much better than I was afraid! Nothing burned, and pretty much everything came out as good as I hoped... Still workin on the leftovers
If you celebrated Thanksgiving too, and I hope it was nice!
A Wee Little Update
General | Posted 5 years agoJust droppin a line, because I think I've been a little distant lately
Nothing's wrong, nothing to worry about! I know haven't been doing my weekly streams, but I've got the october commission queue all done. I'll be posting the last two soon, I just haven't been quite prepared to write the descriptions yet (I dont know why writing a description is so hard for me sometimes, but, it is haha)
I've been focusing a lot on writing--like, a lot a lot, like, way too much a lot--and I've been drawing less lately. Lots of rough sketches and little things on paper, a few more D&D related things in the works. Mostly, I've been a slave to a short story project I decided to take on for myself this month. It's been fantastic to write again, get the dust off my brain... But sometimes it's hard to budget my time with how fixated I get. It's been quite a journey so far and I'm happy to be on it, though
I don't know if I'll be posting it when I'm done or not, it's kind of... horrifyingly long? Painfully wordy? Not... Really related to porn or furries at all? But, I am happy with it, and we'll see what happens. Maybe I'll post a snippet just for fun, or upload it in parts... Who knows? I sure don't
In any case, hope you guys are well! I might try to pick up my stream schedule again when I've gotten writing out of my system, but I'm also not going to worry about it yet. Streaming is grand and all, but I know I get performance anxiety and I dont want streams to become a nightmare
Nothing's wrong, nothing to worry about! I know haven't been doing my weekly streams, but I've got the october commission queue all done. I'll be posting the last two soon, I just haven't been quite prepared to write the descriptions yet (I dont know why writing a description is so hard for me sometimes, but, it is haha)
I've been focusing a lot on writing--like, a lot a lot, like, way too much a lot--and I've been drawing less lately. Lots of rough sketches and little things on paper, a few more D&D related things in the works. Mostly, I've been a slave to a short story project I decided to take on for myself this month. It's been fantastic to write again, get the dust off my brain... But sometimes it's hard to budget my time with how fixated I get. It's been quite a journey so far and I'm happy to be on it, though
I don't know if I'll be posting it when I'm done or not, it's kind of... horrifyingly long? Painfully wordy? Not... Really related to porn or furries at all? But, I am happy with it, and we'll see what happens. Maybe I'll post a snippet just for fun, or upload it in parts... Who knows? I sure don't
In any case, hope you guys are well! I might try to pick up my stream schedule again when I've gotten writing out of my system, but I'm also not going to worry about it yet. Streaming is grand and all, but I know I get performance anxiety and I dont want streams to become a nightmare
October Commissions! :CLOSED:
General | Posted 5 years agoIf you're interested in a commission, you can comment on this journal if you want to claim a slot! Or, you can contact me directly instead: note me here on FA, or email me (drasusart@gmail.com) with the info. Prices, and standard commission options are located (HERE)
My general guidelines and rules: (HERE)
I will be streaming commission work on Thursdays on picarto or piczel, starting at about 1pm or 2pm EST. I'll try to post a journal announcement with a link beforehand! (If you do not want your commission streamed for any reason, then please let me know in advance!)
Waiting List
pawn -confirmed-
(wait listers get priority on the queue, and will be transferred in the order they contact/pay. If anyone on the waitlist passes on this round, the reserved slot will open back up)
One per person, for now! If I have a lot of slots leftover in a week or two, this may change Open for duplicates now--if you already had a slot and would like another, then drop me a line
If you aren't able to get a slot and would like to be placed on the waiting list for next round, just let me know!
Thanks for your interest! Any questions, feel free to ask me in the comments, or via note or email
My general guidelines and rules: (HERE)
I will be streaming commission work on Thursdays on picarto or piczel, starting at about 1pm or 2pm EST. I'll try to post a journal announcement with a link beforehand! (If you do not want your commission streamed for any reason, then please let me know in advance!)
Waiting List
pawn -confirmed-(wait listers get priority on the queue, and will be transferred in the order they contact/pay. If anyone on the waitlist passes on this round, the reserved slot will open back up)
:QUEUE:
1)
brad427 -Fullcolor+scenic BG- -finished-
2)
poison-girl -Fullcolor- -finished-
3)
skeppio -Fullcolor+Basic BG- -shading-
4) -anonymous -stream- -flatcolor- -done-
5) ~reserved for waitlist - -
If you aren't able to get a slot and would like to be placed on the waiting list for next round, just let me know!
Thanks for your interest! Any questions, feel free to ask me in the comments, or via note or email
2020 Swimsuit Pinups! :CLOSED:
General | Posted 5 years ago(Normal Commissions Opening October 2nd)
Pending Payment:
poison-girl
:QUEUE:
1) me -done-
2)
tooch59 -done-
3)
zel-kun -done-
4)
brad427 -done-
5)
tooch59 -done-
6)
sexypinkiepie -done-
7)
zel-kun -done-
8)
Latios765 -done-
9)
zel-kun -done-
10)
poison-girl -done-
11)
greycait -done-
12)
Huztar -done
13)
zel-kun -done-
14)
poison-girl -done-
15)
torgmous -done-
16)
arcyglacey -done-
17)
poison-girl -done-
18) -
Pending Payment:
poison-girlCommissions Open! :CLOSED:
General | Posted 5 years agoIt's been a long time... But I am finally ready. I've updated my prices, rewritten the comm options, adjusted my rules/guidelines, and I'm going to be trying some new things to (hopefully) make this all run a bit more smoothly.
If you're interested in a commission, you may comment on this journal or note me directly to claim a slot! From there, I'll ask you to note me, or send me an email at drasusart[at]gmail.com with the info! Prices, and standard commission options are located (HERE) (a few changes, so be sure to check these out!)
Payment will be handled via invoices now, in keeping with paypal's guidelines, just as a heads up to folks who have done business with me before
zel-kun will now be acting as a sort of manager, and will be helping me organize, sort through, and reply to commission-related messages. He will have access to my professional art email, and will be reading through commission-relevant notes on my FA account with me. What this means for customers: faster message reply time, more organized queue, same respect for privacy. If you want to remain anonymous, or do not want your piece posted publicly, those requests will still be honored and respected; Zel-kul and I have the same professional standards, and we will continue to keep commission communication honest, straightforward, and polite! Commission-related messages will be kept between me and him.
My general guidelines/rules/whatever you want to call them have changed somewhat. The general rules and terms are mostly the same, but I've removed some redundant parts, and clarified a few things. (Policies about adoptables I sell, and custom designs have also been included for reference) Check it out (HERE)
I will also try out a new stream schedule! I will be streaming commission work on Thursdays on picarto or piczel for the next 3 weeks, starting at about 1pm or 2pm EST. (when I start, I'll post a journal announcement with a link) I'm thinking this will help keep my work on track, and give people a more clear window into my progress. If this doesn't work out, then I won't continue it past july 17th. (If you do not want your piece streamed for any reason, then please let us know in advance!)
(Since it's been awhile, I may instate a "one per person" policy later to free up some space and give more people a chance, and put any multiple reservations on the waiting list, but for now we'll just see what happens!)
UPDATE: Yeah, let's keep it one per person this round! If you'd like to reserve a second slot in advance for the next round, feel free to let me know!
Thanks for your interest, and patience! Any questions, feel free to ask me in the comments, or via note or email.
If you're interested in a commission, you may comment on this journal or note me directly to claim a slot! From there, I'll ask you to note me, or send me an email at drasusart[at]gmail.com with the info! Prices, and standard commission options are located (HERE) (a few changes, so be sure to check these out!)
Payment will be handled via invoices now, in keeping with paypal's guidelines, just as a heads up to folks who have done business with me before
zel-kun will now be acting as a sort of manager, and will be helping me organize, sort through, and reply to commission-related messages. He will have access to my professional art email, and will be reading through commission-relevant notes on my FA account with me. What this means for customers: faster message reply time, more organized queue, same respect for privacy. If you want to remain anonymous, or do not want your piece posted publicly, those requests will still be honored and respected; Zel-kul and I have the same professional standards, and we will continue to keep commission communication honest, straightforward, and polite! Commission-related messages will be kept between me and him.My general guidelines/rules/whatever you want to call them have changed somewhat. The general rules and terms are mostly the same, but I've removed some redundant parts, and clarified a few things. (Policies about adoptables I sell, and custom designs have also been included for reference) Check it out (HERE)
I will also try out a new stream schedule! I will be streaming commission work on Thursdays on picarto or piczel for the next 3 weeks, starting at about 1pm or 2pm EST. (when I start, I'll post a journal announcement with a link) I'm thinking this will help keep my work on track, and give people a more clear window into my progress. If this doesn't work out, then I won't continue it past july 17th. (If you do not want your piece streamed for any reason, then please let us know in advance!)
:QUEUE:
1)
brad427 -character design (basic) +flatcolor- done
2)
kierou -flatcolor- done
3)
poison-girl -fullcolor- (+BG +alt +cutaway) done
4)
skeppio -fullcolor- (+BG) done
5)
irionhammerbanjo character design (basic) (+fullcolor) (+alt) done
6)
wolff1720 -fullcolor- (+BG) done
7)
voltekaru -Reference Sheet (anatomy chart)- done
8)
tyroheartnote -character design (full)- done
9)
leopardclaw -character design (full) +flatcolor- sketching
10)
kendratheshinyeevee flatcolor bust doneUPDATE: Yeah, let's keep it one per person this round! If you'd like to reserve a second slot in advance for the next round, feel free to let me know!
Thanks for your interest, and patience! Any questions, feel free to ask me in the comments, or via note or email.
Cooler Times
General | Posted 5 years agoSo Nux and I made a list of all the pokemon I haven't designed an anthro of yet, and it's actually much smaller than expected
292 left, give or take... Not counting things like... every single unown. But, I am counting regional forms that have been formally released, as well as individual evolutions
here's the breakdown by regional dex:
34 in the Kanto dex
27 in the Johto dex
40 in the Hoenn dex
36 in the Sinnoh dex
58 in the Unova dex
12 in the Kalos dex
31 in the Alola dex
51 in the Galar dex
Kinda would like to complete one of the dexes sometime soon! Kalos... Not that far off, hm... I've sorta always wanted to take on the "Draw every single fucking pokemon challenge" but I also kinda didn't (and don't) want to subject myself to a Sisyphean torture program for fun, at least not all at once... Over the span of like 5 fucking years though, sure why not
(Real talk: I just felt like I should make a new journal since it's been so long, but I didn't really have anything to say)
292 left, give or take... Not counting things like... every single unown. But, I am counting regional forms that have been formally released, as well as individual evolutions
here's the breakdown by regional dex:
34 in the Kanto dex
27 in the Johto dex
40 in the Hoenn dex
36 in the Sinnoh dex
58 in the Unova dex
12 in the Kalos dex
31 in the Alola dex
51 in the Galar dex
Kinda would like to complete one of the dexes sometime soon! Kalos... Not that far off, hm... I've sorta always wanted to take on the "Draw every single fucking pokemon challenge" but I also kinda didn't (and don't) want to subject myself to a Sisyphean torture program for fun, at least not all at once... Over the span of like 5 fucking years though, sure why not
(Real talk: I just felt like I should make a new journal since it's been so long, but I didn't really have anything to say)
Cool Times
General | Posted 6 years agoIt's been long enough that I feel like I should probably say something, but I don't really have anything to say??? Ah, lets keep it focused on the art, the rest doesn't really matter
Drawing has been starting to pick back up nicely for me, despite some hiccups and motivational lapses here and there. I'm... probably about half thru my backlog of posting? I'll try to post more tomorrow methinks :>
Hope you don't mind the submission spam! sorry, but I've been holding it in for a long time due to depression, and then even a little longer because I really wanted to finish the few commissions i took on first... My desktop was nearly completely overtaken by this stuff, so it's nice to finally get it posted :'D
thanks for your patience, sorry again, and hope you're doing well!
Drawing has been starting to pick back up nicely for me, despite some hiccups and motivational lapses here and there. I'm... probably about half thru my backlog of posting? I'll try to post more tomorrow methinks :>
Hope you don't mind the submission spam! sorry, but I've been holding it in for a long time due to depression, and then even a little longer because I really wanted to finish the few commissions i took on first... My desktop was nearly completely overtaken by this stuff, so it's nice to finally get it posted :'D
thanks for your patience, sorry again, and hope you're doing well!
almost 2020
General | Posted 6 years agoanother year, another decade, another update! I'll be working tonight, so I'm gonna go ahead and throw this post out to sea now, before im too tired to manage it
Been real busy lately (who hasn't been, honestly?) in the real world, then spending my internet time flipflopping in and out of art block, as is rather customary for me in the last half of the year. I've been getting better with the nervousness I've had around comments and replying, and have been working on art with much less negativity/bad feelings getting in my way... I appreciate those of you who helped with encouragement and support: it's a great thing to have during weird life phases like this >~>'
Things will continue to be rather busy as we work on moving out on our own to our *finally* finished house. We still have to sort out all the pitfalls and heavy pondering that come with it... So unfortunately I can't really say "I'll be back to super regular uploads in 2020, woo yeah" but, I think it's looking like a gradual return to art (and commissions) may be coming my way in February. I've also considered trying to make a few adopts again since I've been enjoying design work so much lately, but I'll have to see what kind of inspiration comes my way after I finish what I owe (and finish moving all these dang boxes)
I hope everyone had a good holiday, and that 2019 treated you fairly. If it didnt, then I sincerely hope 2020 will treat you better! I (perhaps foolishly) believe that the new year is always a good time to try to start fresh and dream big, even if it doesn't always work. I hope that the new decade will be one I can be proud of myself in, or at the very least look back on and say "phew, I really shoulda drawn more snakedicks."
Take care all, and (try to) have a happy new year <3
Been real busy lately (who hasn't been, honestly?) in the real world, then spending my internet time flipflopping in and out of art block, as is rather customary for me in the last half of the year. I've been getting better with the nervousness I've had around comments and replying, and have been working on art with much less negativity/bad feelings getting in my way... I appreciate those of you who helped with encouragement and support: it's a great thing to have during weird life phases like this >~>'
Things will continue to be rather busy as we work on moving out on our own to our *finally* finished house. We still have to sort out all the pitfalls and heavy pondering that come with it... So unfortunately I can't really say "I'll be back to super regular uploads in 2020, woo yeah" but, I think it's looking like a gradual return to art (and commissions) may be coming my way in February. I've also considered trying to make a few adopts again since I've been enjoying design work so much lately, but I'll have to see what kind of inspiration comes my way after I finish what I owe (and finish moving all these dang boxes)
I hope everyone had a good holiday, and that 2019 treated you fairly. If it didnt, then I sincerely hope 2020 will treat you better! I (perhaps foolishly) believe that the new year is always a good time to try to start fresh and dream big, even if it doesn't always work. I hope that the new decade will be one I can be proud of myself in, or at the very least look back on and say "phew, I really shoulda drawn more snakedicks."
Take care all, and (try to) have a happy new year <3
Incoming New Pokemon Art
General | Posted 6 years agoBeen drawing lots of Sword/Shield pokemon anthros... Just a friendly warning, for those of you who might be avoiding spoilers!
I will probably upload a mess of them in a bit B)
I will probably upload a mess of them in a bit B)
Signal Boost
General | Posted 6 years ago
demonnyuu and
akimorou could use some help https://www.gofundme.com/f/v58a4c-p.....r-young-family
(details are here)
Even if you can't do much, every little bit helps in these sorts of situations: even just spreading the word
Thanks for reading, hope you guys are doing well
a courtesy update
General | Posted 6 years agoive wrapped up the commissions and trades i owed, that werent waiting listed. ill be trying to post them sometime, if i can muster up the... whatever it is i need
i have the waiting list to work on next (have not forgotten you folks, dont worry) but i do not have the wherewithal to cope with my usual level of detail oriented work. would rather not accept money for these larger scale pieces when i cant provide results. would rather not turn my brain to slush with added stress
vie's anniversary is coming up. I don't have anything to show for it. but i think thats ok, its not a race to finish. i just hope i can devote more of myself to it next year.
ill be buzzing around FA as usual, faving and running and browsing now and then. i seem to have hit another roadblock with the weird posting anxiety, and i have a lot of nervousness replying to and reading comments too. i dont know why, i used to always be so excited to reply to new comments or see new favs. its kinda sad actually: whats so scary about a comment notification? a lot apparently
i appreciate the kindness you guys have shown (when i have managed to read it), and im sorry i cant really get myself in order. i guess its nothing new, its been my pattern for a long time
maybe im overthinking it.
i have the waiting list to work on next (have not forgotten you folks, dont worry) but i do not have the wherewithal to cope with my usual level of detail oriented work. would rather not accept money for these larger scale pieces when i cant provide results. would rather not turn my brain to slush with added stress
vie's anniversary is coming up. I don't have anything to show for it. but i think thats ok, its not a race to finish. i just hope i can devote more of myself to it next year.
ill be buzzing around FA as usual, faving and running and browsing now and then. i seem to have hit another roadblock with the weird posting anxiety, and i have a lot of nervousness replying to and reading comments too. i dont know why, i used to always be so excited to reply to new comments or see new favs. its kinda sad actually: whats so scary about a comment notification? a lot apparently
i appreciate the kindness you guys have shown (when i have managed to read it), and im sorry i cant really get myself in order. i guess its nothing new, its been my pattern for a long time
maybe im overthinking it.
weird posting anxiety
General | Posted 6 years agogot like. 15 finished things to post, but cowardice
im working on it though, ffffgggff
will try to work up the nerve to post some stuff soon! been feelin weird, kinda the usual stressed+1, topped with the feeling like I'm getting a cold
not dead, just weird
im working on it though, ffffgggff
will try to work up the nerve to post some stuff soon! been feelin weird, kinda the usual stressed+1, topped with the feeling like I'm getting a cold
not dead, just weird
Adoptables Update
General | Posted 6 years agoI've decided to clean up my for sale folder, and all adoptables are now no longer for sale! They've been rehomed or repurposed elsewhere. They've all been kicking around for quite some time, and I feel like it was past time to offload some excess stock, so to speak: continuing my efforts to clean up, tidy up, etc...The posts are still left up for people who want to verify their ownership, or people who just wanted to look at the designs!
I will probably make more adoptables or put some more unused designs of mine up for sale at some point... Though for now, I think I'll just enjoy the feeling of being squeaky clean for a bit
Thanks very much to those of you who have bought or traded for my adopts, or helped spread the word! I appreciate it greatly ^v^b It's always cheering to me that stuff I make can be enjoyable to folks! On top of that, character design has been a passion of mine for as long as I've been drawing
Until next time!
I will probably make more adoptables or put some more unused designs of mine up for sale at some point... Though for now, I think I'll just enjoy the feeling of being squeaky clean for a bit
Thanks very much to those of you who have bought or traded for my adopts, or helped spread the word! I appreciate it greatly ^v^b It's always cheering to me that stuff I make can be enjoyable to folks! On top of that, character design has been a passion of mine for as long as I've been drawing
Until next time!
Commission Queue Update
General | Posted 6 years agoCommission Queue
1)
leopardclaw ref sheet -complete-
2)
brad427 character design -complete-
3)
deslotl fullcolor+alt -complete-
4)
greycait flatcolor -complete-
5)
leopardclaw character design (full) -coloring-
6)
irionhammerbanjo character design/sketch (stream) -complete-
7)
irionhammerbanjo character design/sketch (stream) -pending-
Moving along, slowly but surely... Once this round is finished, I'll take probably a week to rest, and then start on the waiting list
if you are on the waiting list, i'll contact you and we'll sort ya out then
thanks again for your business and patience, guys!
Shinies Disabled (temporarily)
General | Posted 6 years agoupdate on that update, folks
noticed that when i recieved a shiny, the transaction was marked as needing shipping on paypal. very weird. as some of you may already know, if a transaction on paypal needs shipping or tracking and no shipping details are provided, it can land you(the seller) in trouble. i believe it can lead to your account being frozen, but i might be wrong there.
otherwise, the transaction is identical to a kofi tip. it seems like a good system, just needs more hiccups worked out first.
i will be trying to reach out for an explanation with paypal and furaffinity on this. but until then, no shinies!
noticed that when i recieved a shiny, the transaction was marked as needing shipping on paypal. very weird. as some of you may already know, if a transaction on paypal needs shipping or tracking and no shipping details are provided, it can land you(the seller) in trouble. i believe it can lead to your account being frozen, but i might be wrong there.
otherwise, the transaction is identical to a kofi tip. it seems like a good system, just needs more hiccups worked out first.
i will be trying to reach out for an explanation with paypal and furaffinity on this. but until then, no shinies!
Big Update Time [Comms Queue][Waitlist Closed][+Shinies]
General | Posted 6 years agoHey folks! Bout time for an update, eh? hoo boy do i got a lot of stuff to say
So for one thing, I just want to apologize for the silence from me lately. I have been making art, working on comms, and doodling here and there, but I just haven't really felt like posting anything, streaming, announcing streams, or sharing my art. I am not sure why exactly, but I think it might just have to do with stress and self consciousness. Maybe self sabotage, or fear of success? I dunno. as I think i've already said, my life is in this strange transitional period of home ownership+renovations+bills+wedding plans+wanting to change jobs+other general adult stuff, and it's hard to decipher my feelings and manage everything. I don't really know what my recent fear/apathy about posting/sharing really is, where it comes from, and I think at the end of the day it probably doesn't matter: I'm sure it'll pass soon enough. I have a stockpile of art to post, and it's growing bigger! slowly
I briefly mentioned getting bit by a stray animal at work and needing rabies vaccines in one of my older journals, and i want to confirm I'm all alright now! I'm now immunized against rabies for at least 5-9 years, the bite is healed, the cat seems like she is healthy (if not a little bitchy) and I am hoping it will all be behind me now.
I also have been slowly working on gallery cleanup and backing up, which has proven to be a MUCH MUCH bigger task than previously envisioned. But, progress has been made, and will continue to be made.
In the [hopefully] near future, I would like to overhaul and update my commission practices, methods, and prices. I've been sort of waffling on the idea of raising prices for some time now, but now I'd like to say I will be CLOSING MY WAITING LIST, and sorting out details/finishing work for everyone who is currently on it as best as I can. Once that's been done, I am hoping to permanently adjust prices and overhaul some things. To be more specific: I'm thinking there'll be a general +$5-$10 raise on all options, with some finetuning for things like alts, custom designs, and refs. Discount policies may also be altered/change, depending on how it all goes. Overall, I would like my commission process to be much more streamlined, for both customers and myself. If that means overhauling and pruning some excess, using invoices, or even employing someone I trust to act as a manager of sorts, I would like to achieve that however I can! Further updates will be given as the current queue and waitlist are finished, and this process starts to happen.
Now that the srs bsns shit is out of the way, here's the obligatory announcement that I have enabled shinies! I will also still be using my Ko-Fi for tips as well, if you'd prefer to tip only $3 instead of $5!
Of course, any tips at all are greatly appreciated: I use them to buy traditional art supplies, caffeine, and other things that help keep me going! Of course, commissions are also massively appreciated as well, and tipping is not an obligation! Just a nice little way to say thanks if you feel like it
(I've honestly been considering trying out Ko-Fi gold for awhile now, though I'll update you guys if that becomes the case)
tl;dr
-I'm still learning how to grow up and I'm still not very good at it
-I don't have rabies
-commission Wait List is NOW CLOSED
-my prices will change after the current queue and wait list are both resolved
-you can tip me if you really want to
-thanks for reading, you're a very brave person <3
So for one thing, I just want to apologize for the silence from me lately. I have been making art, working on comms, and doodling here and there, but I just haven't really felt like posting anything, streaming, announcing streams, or sharing my art. I am not sure why exactly, but I think it might just have to do with stress and self consciousness. Maybe self sabotage, or fear of success? I dunno. as I think i've already said, my life is in this strange transitional period of home ownership+renovations+bills+wedding plans+wanting to change jobs+other general adult stuff, and it's hard to decipher my feelings and manage everything. I don't really know what my recent fear/apathy about posting/sharing really is, where it comes from, and I think at the end of the day it probably doesn't matter: I'm sure it'll pass soon enough. I have a stockpile of art to post, and it's growing bigger! slowly
I briefly mentioned getting bit by a stray animal at work and needing rabies vaccines in one of my older journals, and i want to confirm I'm all alright now! I'm now immunized against rabies for at least 5-9 years, the bite is healed, the cat seems like she is healthy (if not a little bitchy) and I am hoping it will all be behind me now.
I also have been slowly working on gallery cleanup and backing up, which has proven to be a MUCH MUCH bigger task than previously envisioned. But, progress has been made, and will continue to be made.
In the [hopefully] near future, I would like to overhaul and update my commission practices, methods, and prices. I've been sort of waffling on the idea of raising prices for some time now, but now I'd like to say I will be CLOSING MY WAITING LIST, and sorting out details/finishing work for everyone who is currently on it as best as I can. Once that's been done, I am hoping to permanently adjust prices and overhaul some things. To be more specific: I'm thinking there'll be a general +$5-$10 raise on all options, with some finetuning for things like alts, custom designs, and refs. Discount policies may also be altered/change, depending on how it all goes. Overall, I would like my commission process to be much more streamlined, for both customers and myself. If that means overhauling and pruning some excess, using invoices, or even employing someone I trust to act as a manager of sorts, I would like to achieve that however I can! Further updates will be given as the current queue and waitlist are finished, and this process starts to happen.
~~~
Commission Queue
(queue has been shuffled to reflect who has paid first and provided details, and work will be done in approximately that order)
1)
leopardclaw ref sheet -paid-
2)
brad427 character design -complete-
3)
deslotl fullcolor+alt -almost complete-
4)
greycait flatcolor -sketched-
5)
leopardclaw character design (full) -pending-
6)
irionhammerbanjo character design/sketch (stream) -pending-
7)
irionhammerbanjo character design/sketch (stream) -pending-
~~~
Now that the srs bsns shit is out of the way, here's the obligatory announcement that I have enabled shinies! I will also still be using my Ko-Fi for tips as well, if you'd prefer to tip only $3 instead of $5!
Of course, any tips at all are greatly appreciated: I use them to buy traditional art supplies, caffeine, and other things that help keep me going! Of course, commissions are also massively appreciated as well, and tipping is not an obligation! Just a nice little way to say thanks if you feel like it
(I've honestly been considering trying out Ko-Fi gold for awhile now, though I'll update you guys if that becomes the case)
tl;dr
-I'm still learning how to grow up and I'm still not very good at it
-I don't have rabies
-commission Wait List is NOW CLOSED
-my prices will change after the current queue and wait list are both resolved
-you can tip me if you really want to
-thanks for reading, you're a very brave person <3
May Commissions Open! [FULL]
General | Posted 6 years agoIf you're interested in a commission, please comment on this journal, note me, or send me an email at drasusart@gmail.com!
Prices and options are listed here
Please consult this journal for my general commission guidelines if you havent before!
Thanks for your interest! Looking forward to working with you <3
Prices and options are listed here
Commission Queue
(queue will be shuffled to reflect who has paid first, and work will be done in approximately that order)
From last time:
1)
leopardclaw ref sheet
2)
irionhammerbanjo character design/sketch
1)
deslotl fullcolor+alt
2)
brad427 character design
3)
greycait flatcolor
4)
leopardclaw character design (full)
5)
irionhammerbanjo
Please consult this journal for my general commission guidelines if you havent before!
Thanks for your interest! Looking forward to working with you <3
FA+

tooch59
robocrat
yanyanz
ashies
brad427
skeppio
sexypinkiepie
Latios765
greycait
Huztar
arcyglacey
kierou
irionhammerbanjo
voltekaru
tyroheartnote
leopardclaw
kendratheshinyeevee
deslotl