First I want to thank those who took the time to read and answer my questions in my previous journal, I really appreciate the feedback I get. <3

Second, I have been doing more and more digital artwork and commissions so I will be re-writing my commission price guide. It's my intentions to get rid of commish types people aren't interested in and have consistent prices for digital work. Right now the only posted digital prices are for pet portraits and nothing for characters, backgrounds, and the like.I will also update the information in the commission section of my gallery as well.

I've started streaming art on Picarto here>>> https://picarto.tv/Kenadragon (My streams are usually family friendly, but on rare occasion they are +18)

I am thinking about offering Pay While You Watch commissions on Picarto, but not just yet.

Lastly I've been running around getting all my papers in order to apply to teaching school. I'm frazzled and 1000% done with everything! Well, besides art.

I've never really drawn sexual artwork, or any smut really. There's nudes in my gallery but that's not the same thing. I just wanted to know how people would feel if I started submitting adult art. I have another FA account I don't use, and if people aren't too keen on seeing it here I can always post it to my other account.

So, do you want to see adult art from me?

Alright folks tomorrow at 7 Pacific time my latest YCH is ending, take a look if you're interested! http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21524921/


Other than that, I think I'll start working on sticker pack templates and offering regular digital commissions. People seem to like my digital stuff just fine so I feel confident enough to offer it.

I passed the CSET people! I'm ecstatic! So incredibly happy I cried. Everything from here on out will be a breeze.

Besides that, I have to do some more projects for my second informal portfolio, so October will be the month for that. As for commissions, I think I will offer sticker commissions where I have some pre-drawn out expressions at a decent price. I still have to draw that up though.

I accepted a teaching position at the local VA Hospital in my town to teach ceramics and that will take up a lot of my time. Again, October will be busy for me, but a good kind of busy!

I think I'm getting better at digital art, little by little. I'm finding what works for me and finding shortcuts, which is saying something because I favor traditional art. I feel like a professional artist these days, it's wild. Some good changes have happened this Fall. Here's hoping for more!

If you don't know, I'm trying to get certified to teach art. That means I'm currently studying for the CSET, a required test in California. I also need to submit a portfolio of my artwork to show proficiency. I've been e-mailing my art advisor about this for weeks now which has been a trying experience. I wish I had a different advisor, this particular person has admitted to being disorganized and does not remember who is who in her emails. She has called me the wrong name in an email. I don't really have any confidence in her ability. If this persists, I will go to the dean of the Art Department about her. This is my future and I want competent people helping me!

I am also making a lot of ceramic work to sell in the fall as I like to do vendor events and I'm not currently working. Girl gotta get money! If people are interested I can start posting pics of more ceramics, I do more work with clay than anything else these days. I've been making magnets, shot glasses, random tiles, incense holders, candle holders, dragon figurines, cups, and more in my little studio room.

Hopefully work will pick up in the fall, but in the meantime I'm applying to different places and opening up commissions really soon. I've posted my price guide already and the TOS and other info is coming soon. I might sell Telegram stickers as well, I'll have to see if people are interested.

That's how I am and what I've been up to these days.

Kena Dragon’s Commissions

Ceramics:
HOW CERAMICS WORK
-Piece is made from wet clay
-Piece is then fired in a kiln
-From here, there are two options:
1. Piece is painted with acrylics
2. Piece is glazed then fired again
What is the difference???
1. Painted pieces are more true to color and precise. Not as permanent as double firing. Painting lacks depth and may appear flat.
2. Glazed pieces are imprecise by nature and results are sometimes unpredictable. Glazed pieces will last literally thousands of years. Glazes look rich and earthy, have depth and unique qualities.
***Piece can also be left bare or glazed a solid color***

Bust 4”-9” tall- Base sculpture 25-35 Painted +15 Glazed +10
Custom- Get a quote for a custom piece.

Other ceramics I make:

-Shot glasses
-mugs
-cups
-incense holders
-coasters
-spoon rests
-goblets
-candle holders
-Mini figurines
-bowls/dishes

Drawings:
My illustrations use micron pens, prismacolor markers, various colored pencils, watercolor pencils, white ink and even some acrylic paint depending on the picture.

Full color BG- 40-60
As detailed and fully rendered as possible. Carefully drawn background, colored completely.

Color- 20-40 Extra char. +5 ea.
Fully inked and colored figure. Can include props.

Color Bust- 10-20
Inked and colored portrait, from just a bust to upper torso.

Lineart- 10-20 Extra shading and/or grayscale +5 Extra char. +5 ea.
Fully inked figure. Can include props.

Sketch- 5-15 Extra char. +3 ea.
Carefully drawn figure with shading. Can include props.

Digital:
Digital is not my strong suit, so images may take longer to complete.

Pet portrait- 25-50
Pet or pets painted from a photo, referenced not traced. Will include simple background.

Painting-20-30 Extra char. +5 ea. Simple background +5

TERMS OF SERVICE

I reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
Commissions 30 and under are to be paid up front. 30 and over half paid upfront and the rest upon completion.
Deposits are not refunded.
Commissions can be completely refunded if they are not inked. (Same with unfired clay)
Commissions can be half refunded if they are inked.
No refunds if I have begun coloring.
Commissions completed in the order received unless stated otherwise.
Payments done through Paypal


What I usually draw:
Dragons
humans
furries
nudity
pets
magical girls
monster girls
armor
clothing

What I will draw:
Nudity
sex
gore
pinups
fanart
man butt
(ASK ME)

What I won’t draw:
Scat
Watersports
MLP
Diapers
Underage sex
inflation

Well I learned to update my emails and passwords this month! I'll be sticking with this account. :3

Hello folks, I've been working hard on getting prints, buttons, and more ready for an event in Fresno. I've tabled 2 times before, but this time I will have a friend sharing the table with me. Together we've collaborated on art and planned out what we are going to do. It's been quite the learning experience.

Hopefully after the event I will have more time to upload pictures of my ceramics and other art. On my list of things to do is to set up my very own art blog that I can post away with all my pictures. I need something I can have on a business card I can hand out to anyone and a link to my DA or FA isn't going to cut it for me.

Lastly, I hope to get together with other artists in my local area to have art jams and look at art together. I would like to start a small group of artists who could give each other feedback and learn from each other. One can dream! I know everyone is super busy, so we will see what happens in the future. Summer is coming, maybe I can arrange an outing to a lake or state park...

I'm sitting here thinking about what I want to work on next and it occurred to me that I should get some input from others.

So, for those who watch me, fave my art and generally enjoy seeing my art, what is it about my art that you like? What would you like to see more of? Would anyone be interested in more ceramics, paintings, or even sketches? Is anyone interested in commissioning me? Anyone want to trade? Should I experiment with mediums or subjects I've never done before? What of adoptables? YCHs?

I really need to find something I'm motivated to work on. After completing any piece, I think to myself, "What now?" because there's no more problems for me to solve.

I'm thinking about getting some watercolor paper soon. I've been having a lot of fun and success with my prismacolor markers but in many ways they are limited. What are some good types of watercolor paper? Also I think I should try loosening up with some of my art. I've been learning how to stay structured and tight with my designs but now I want to work on spontaneity. Lastly if anyone is up for an art trade or if anyone has a request I'm up for one or two. Give me something to practice with.

Nearly finished with my updated scale tutorial. I started one years ago and never finished it so I thought I should make a proper one. I do plan on teaching soon so why not practice presenting information? Now all I gotta do is pass that damned CSET...

I mention that I am a ceramic artist, would anyone be interested in seeing some of my ceramics? I like making sculptures of fantasy things, animals, as well as candle holders and other such nonsense. I have some of that type of art posted on my DA account http://drekena.deviantart.com/ as well as some non-furry art as well.

Right now I'm back at Fresno State taking one class and trying to get credit for another. I feel like I've been lagging on the creative side and I'm looking for more inspiration. A little random, but one thing I am trying to do eventually is to get a table somewhere and sell some fantasy art prints. I try to make every artwork complete and polished in case it can be made into a print.

I thought I would try my hand at commissions so I'm currently working on getting that set up and sorted out. Any thoughts, comments, or advice is welcome as I am pretty much brand-new at this.