made this spur of the moment, if I forgot or derped and didn't add someone to this new footer, please tell me so I don't forget >.< this is how I will keep up with commissions.

_________________________________________________________________________________
COMMISSIONS:

 Garand [sketched up ref to appease the LTC till I can get my muse to cooperate]

 dialga8 [sketch in progress]

 GaleThuderdragon [finished sketch of toy, working on designing base model]

 rauthiss [paid]

 furry355 [paid]

 furry355 [payment in progress]

well it turns out my Toymaking business is really going to pick up off the ground, so I'll probably end up having to make a seperate account on here for it or something. I'm sure as soon as I start advertising around here business itself will pick up. I just need to finish some sample pieces. so, my todo list about this new company is as follows;

1. do a few test runs with the chemicals and mixtures to find out what works, and see if there are any "tricks" that are unspoken online.

2. finish crunching the numbers for the proper prices about length Vs thickness.

3. work hard and save up to finish off the material and marketing costs for the first major batch.

4. create a few generic molds to show off, and possibly put up for sale.

5. purchase a Domain for the site, and properly code it.

6. integrate an online store with a possible "create your own" flash option.

7. purchase advertising on here, and other furry sites.

9. figure out where to put the fuckton of silicone before use XD

10. repeat as necessary until everyone is happy



so far it appears that the pricing is going to be along the lines of


small(6 and below); 40$

medium(7-8); 60$

large(9-10); 80$

Ohgodwhy(11+); 100+$

__________________________

add ons:

Suction cup: +5$

Vibe: +10$

Coloration: +10$ per color

anything else I didn't think of... well basically just the cost of materials to do so... be as creative as you like =P

___________________________

Designs:

designs are 5$ conceptually, or free with actual purchase of the toy that it would be made into. (considering someone has to draw it first, right?)





anyways, whew. I've been really working hard on this, and in all honesty... I'm just buzzing with enthusiasm to get business up onto it's feet!



(just noticed, I'll probably need to add a forum in there somewhere)

unfortunately, my situation has gotten a bit... well its not as lickable as it used to be, that's for sure. my mate and I are in requirement of alot more money than we've been making previously, so we're going to have to work alot more often. what does this mean here and why am I posting a journal about it? it means another possible hiatus on my art. I'm trying to crank out creative genius as fast as possible, but I'm just not fast enough to be able to generate a regular art piece at a regular pace.

also, this is sort of an apology for the longer wait to my commissioners.  Garand,  galethuderdragon and  dialga8 I promise I will work on the art for you as soon as possible. (by the way Koji I did a sketch for you and was curious if you would like it) but anyways. food, and rent come first. and hopefully, my side of things will start looking up.

I do believe that on at least 3 separate occasions recently, my skype has been broken into. the scary part about it is that I've changed the password all 3 times. and that it did not start until after I changed it the first time. SO I will be changing my passwords on my everything, in an attempt to circumvent this from occurring again. but just in case, remember this;

If I try to sell you drugs, attempt have camera sex with you, proclaim I like My little pony, or attempt to teach you about being a Morman, it's most likely NOT REALLY ME.

in the event that any of these things occur, please slap me, give me a cold shower, shoot me in the face, and or splash me with holy water.


that is all, thank you.

This was a triumph.
I'm making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS.
It's hard to overstate- no kidding, not the song, just saying that hey, I'm still here, still alive and kicking, I've just gotten caught up with other things, commissions even. I'm going to need to work on the commissions for Lex, Koji, and Dia before I actually consider posting much of anything regularly on here. on the bright side, I HAVE done a ref for Koji when he wasn't looking, worked on Lex's pic a bit, and Dia's isn't actually giving me any trouble at all X3

*goes off to doodle*


good god I'm such a fucking night dragon XD

I offer;
digital commissions
traditional commissions
sculpture commissions
silicone toy commissions (both stand alone, and sleeve)
web design
Fursuits
and I even do shows!


digital commissions (take the various aspects and add them together for the total price. varies by complexity);

8 x 11 sketch +7$
8 x 11 Ink +7$
8 x 11 color +7$
8 x 11 shading +7$
8 x 11 background +7$
8 x 11 specific additional effects +5$
(8 x 11 additional characters are always just +5$)

10 x 14 sketch +10$
10 x 14 Ink +10$
10 x 14 color +10$
10 x 14 shading +10$
10 x 14 background +10$
10 x 14 specific additional effects +5$
(10 x 14 additional characters are always just +10$)

14 x 18 Sketch +12$
14 x 18 Ink +12$
14 x 18 Color +12$
14 x 18 Shading +12$
14 x 18 Background +12$
14 x 18 Specific additional effects +5$
(14 x 18 additional characters are always just +12$)

18 x 26 Sketch +15$
18 x 26 Ink +15$
18 x 26 Color +15$
18 x 26 Shading +15$
18 x 26 Background +15$
18 x 26 Specific additional effects +5$
(18 x 26 additional characters are always just 15$)

20 x 30 Sketch +20$
20 x 30 Ink +20$
20 x 30 Color +20$
20 x 30 Shading +20$
20 x 30 Background +20$
20 x 30 Specific additional effects +5$
(20 x 30 additional characters are always just 20$)

Traditional commissions (same as digital, but then add material costs);

possibly material list;
Pencil 2$
Pen 5$
Oil 7$
Watercolor 8$
Acrylic 6$X colors used

Paper 50cents
Canvas 6$

(I am capable of using materials not listed, just ask, and we'll figure out a proper price)

Sculpture commissions (these are listed by material, then size);

materials;
Air dry clay 3$ per pack used
Sculpey clay 8$ per pack used
moist clay 17$ per pack used
Red clay 27$ per pack used

sizes;
Small 20$
Medium 40$
Large 60$
ohgodwhy 80$

Silicone toy commissions;

I am capable of doing silicone toy commissions. specifically tailored to your specific fursona, both stand alone, and, or sleeves. (the price of these is judged by the material used X size of the actual toy. prices shown are totaled already)

possible materials;
Platinum cure silicone 35$ X number of Lbs required
Cyber Silicone 50$ X number of Packs required
(if there are any other specific materials you would like to try, just send me a note, and I will look into pricing.

Web design;

web design pricing is very specific, and entirely priced based on complexity. send me a note with what sort of thing you would like, and we will discuss possible pricing.

Fursuits:
we do both full and partial, note me for details, and we can discuss pricing.

Shows;

my mate,  sapphiredrake and I do 20$ shows! note me for details.

yep, I made one. I can't help it! this site is just so sexy!

http://www.fenndragon.sofurry.com/

you can find me there.

(FA, I still love you, but now you have competition) XD

I'm currently chilling at  zeezy's place =P bus ride sucked, but was bearable

within an hour of posting this, I will be on a bus to my new home in Iowa. it's only a 6 hour bus ride. then  remmykins and  shadenightwolf will be picking us up from  zeezy's house we're planning on chilling with him for a while until they can get around to picking us up. needless to say, the next 3 days are going to be one big hectic move. see you guys on the other side!

http://askhalsey.tumblr.com/post/20.....at-the-fuck-is

WHY?!

(yes, this was posted by me)

((YES I AM DOCTOR CATHERINE HALSEY))

(((YES SHE'S A GIRL)))

((((shut up and pay attention to the obscene fuckery that is my taskbar))))

alright, since when did SoFurry start taking levels in Badass? I remember looking at that site initially, scouting it out for a possible gallery and... in all honesty? disliking almost every aspect of it's design. the site was difficult, you couldn't tell what was what, and it was too different from other sites like Sheezy art, and DA. now I glance over and find myself ENVYING THAT SHIT. I'm serious take a look at that place, it's completely different! (and if they worked out all the bugs, THIS IS BIG SHIT)

http://www.sofurry.com

I offer;
digital commissions
traditional commissions
sculpture commissions
silicone toy commissions (both stand alone, and sleeve)
web design
and I even do shows!


digital commissions (take the various aspects and add them together for the total price. varies by complexity);

8 x 11 sketch +5-7$
8 x 11 Ink +5-7$
8 x 11 color +5-7$
8 x 11 shading +5-7$
8 x 11 background +5-7$
8 x 11 specific additional effects +5$
(8 x 11 additional characters are always just +5$)

10 x 14 sketch +5-7$
10 x 14 Ink +7-8$
10 x 14 color +7-8$
10 x 14 shading +7-8$
10 x 14 background +7-8$
10 x 14 specific additional effects +5$
(10 x 14 additional characters are always just +7$)

14 x 18 Sketch +8-9$
14 x 18 Ink +8-9$
14 x 18 Color +8-9$
14 x 18 Shading +8-9$
14 x 18 Background +8-9$
14 x 18 Specific additional effects +5$
(14 x 18 additional characters are always just +8$)

18 x 26 Sketch +9-10$
18 x 26 Ink +9-10$
18 x 26 Color +9-10$
18 x 26 Shading +9-10$
18 x 26 Background +9-10$
18 x 26 Specific additional effects +5$
(18 x 26 additional characters are always just 9$)

20 x 30 Sketch +10$
20 x 30 Ink +10$
20 x 30 Color +10$
20 x 30 Shading +10$
20 x 30 Background +10$
20 x 30 Specific additional effects +5$
(20 x 30 additional characters are always just 10$)

Traditional commissions (same as digital, but then add material costs);

possibly material list;
Pencil 2$
Pen 5$
Oil 7$
Watercolor 8$
Acrylic 6$X colors used

Paper 50cents
Canvas 6$

(I am capable of using materials not listed, just ask, and we'll figure out a proper price)

Sculpture commissions (these are listed by material, then size);

materials;
Air dry clay 3$ per pack used
Sculpey clay 8$ per pack used
moist clay 17$ per pack used
Red clay 27$ per pack used

sizes;
Small 20$
Medium 40$
Large 60$
ohgodwhy 80$

Silicone toy commissions;

I am capable of doing silicone toy commissions. specifically tailored to your specific fursona, both stand alone, and, or sleeves. (the price of these is judged by the material used X size of the actual toy. prices shown are totaled already)

possible materials;
Platinum cure silicone 35$ X number of Lbs required
Cyber Silicone 50$ X number of Packs required
(if there are any other specific materials you would like to try, just send me a note, and I will look into pricing.

Web design;

web design pricing is very specific, and entirely priced based on complexity. send me a note with what sort of thing you would like, and we will discuss possible pricing.

Shows;

my mate,  sapphiredrake and I do 20$ shows! note me for details.

this showed up in my tumblr inbox and, to be honest, makes ALOT of sense as far as all of this KONY bullshit.

"Dear Jason Russell,

After being bombarded with your KONY 2012 crusade, I have no choice but to respond to your highly inaccurate, offensive, and harmful propaganda. I realized I had to respond in hopes of stopping you before you cause more violence and deaths to the Acholi people (Northern Ugandans), the very people you are claiming to protect.

Firstly, I would like to question your timing of this KONY 2012 crusade in Uganda when most of the violence from Joseph Kony and the LRA (The Lord’s Resistance Army) has subsided in Uganda in the past 5 years. The LRA has moved onto neighboring countries like the DRC and Sudan. Why are you not urging action in the countries he is currently in? Why are you worried about Kony all of a sudden when Ugandans are not at this present moment?

This grossly illogical timing and statements on your website such as “Click here to buy your KONY 2012 products” makes me believe that the timing has more to do with your commercial interests than humanitarian interests. With the upcoming U.S. presidential elections and the waning interest in Invisible Children, it seems to be perfect timing to start a crusade. I also must add at this point how much it personally disgusts me the way in which you have commercialized a conflict in which thousands of people have died.

Secondly, I would like to address the highly inaccurate content of your video. Your video did not leave the viewer any more knowledgeable about the conflict in Uganda, but only emotionally assaulted. I could not help but notice how conveniently one-sided the “explanation” in your video was. There was absolutely no mention of the role of the Ugandan government and military in the conflict. Let alone the role of the U.S. government and military. The only information given is “KONY MUST BE STOPPED.”

I would like to inform you that stopping Kony would not end the conflict. (It is correctly pronounced “Kohn” by the way). This conflict is deeply embedded in Uganda’s history that neither starts nor ends with Kony. Therefore, your solution to the problem is flawed. There is no way to know the solution, without full knowledge of the problem itself. We must act on knowledge, not emotions.

Joseph Kony formed the LRA in retaliation to the brutality of President Museveni (from the south) committing mass atrocities on the Acholi people (from the north) when President Museveni came to power in 1986. This follows a long history of Ugandan politics that can be traced back to pre-colonial times. The conflict must be contextualized within this history. (If you want to have this proper knowledge, I suggest you start by working with scholars, not celebrities). President Museveni is still in power and in his reign of 26 years he has arguably killed as many, if not more Acholi people, than Joseph Kony. Why is President Museveni not demonized, let alone mentioned? I would like to give you more credit than just ignorance. I have three guesses. One is that Invisible Children has close ties with the Ugandan government and military, which it has been accused of many times. Second, is that you are willing to fight Kony, but not the U.S. Government, which openly supports President Museveni. Third, is that Invisible Children feels the need to reduce the conflict to better commercialize it.

This brings me to my third issue, the highly offensive nature of your video. Firstly, it is offensive to your viewer. The scene with your “explanation” of the conflict to your toddler son suggests that the viewers have the mental capacity of a toddler and can only handle information given in such a reductionist manner. I would like to think American teenagers and young adults (which is clearly your target audience) are smarter than your toddler son. I would hope that we are able to realize that it is not a “Star Wars” game with aliens and robots in some far off galaxy as your son suggests, but a real world conflict with real world people in Uganda. This is a real life conflict with real life consequences.

Secondly, and more importantly, it is offensive to Ugandans. The very name “Invisible Children” is offensive. You claim you make the invisible, visible. The statements, “We have seen these kids.” and “No one knew about these kids.” are part of your slogan. You seem to be strongly hinting that you somehow have validated and found these kids and their struggles.

Whether you see them or not, they were always there. Your having seen the kids does not validate their existence in any shape or form or bring it any more significance. You say “no one” knew about the kids. What about the kids themselves? What about the families of the kids who were killed and abducted? Are they “no one?” Are they not human?

These children are not invisible, you are making them invisible by silencing, dehumanizing, marketing, and invalidating them.

Last year I went to Gulu, Uganda, where Invisible Children is based, and interviewed over 50 locals. Every single person questioned Invisible Children’s legitimacy and intention. Every single person. If anything, it seemed the people saw Invisible Children as a bigger threat than Joseph Kony at the time. Why is it the very people you are trying to “help” feel more offense than relief with your aid?

“They come here to make money and use us.”

“It makes us feel terrible to be presented as being so stupid and helpless.”

These are direct quotes. This was the sentiment of the majority of the people that I interviewed in varying degrees. I definitely didn’t see or hear these voices or opinions in your video. If you are to be “saving” the Acholi people, the very least you can be doing is holding yourself accountable to them and actually listening to what they have to say.

This offensive, inaccurate misconstruction of Ugandans and its conflict makes me wonder what and whom this is really about. It seems that you feel very good about yourself being a savior, a Luke Skywalker of sorts, and same with the girl in your video who passionately states, “This is what defines us”. Therefore, I can’t help but wonder if Invisible Children is more about defining the American do-gooders (and making them feel good), rather than the Ugandans; profiteering the American military and corporations (which Invisible Children is officially and legally) than the conflict.

Lastly, I would like to address the harmful nature of your propaganda. I believe your actions will actually bring back the fighting in Northern Uganda. You are not asking for peace, but violence. The fighting has stopped in the past 5 years and the Acholi are finally enjoying some peace. You will be inviting the LRA and the fighting back into Uganda and disturbing this peace. The last time Invisible Children got politically involved and began lobbying it actually caused more violence and deaths. I beg you not to do it again.

f you open your eyes and see the actions of the Ugandan government and the U.S. government, you will see why. Why is it that suddenly in October of 2011 when there has been relative peace in Uganda for 4 years, President Obama decided to send troops into Uganda? Why is it that the U.S. military is so involved with AFRICOM, which has been pervading African countries, including Uganda? Why is it that U.S. has been traced to creating the very weapons that has been used in the violence? The U.S. is entering Uganda and other countries in Africa not to stop violence, but to create a new battlefield.

In your video you urge that the first course of action is that the Ugandan military needs American military and weapons. You are giving weapons to the very people who were killing the Acholi people in the first place. You are helping to open the grounds for America to make Uganda into a battlefield in which it can profit and gain power. Please recognize this is all part of a bigger military movement, not a humanitarian movement. This will cause deaths, not save lives. This will be doing more harm, than good.

You end your video with saying, “You will stop at nothing”. If nothing else, will you not stop for the lives of the Acholi people? Haven’t enough Acholi people suffered in the violence between the LRA and the Ugandan government? Our alliance should not be with the U.S. government or the Ugandan military or the LRA, but the Acholi people. There is a Ugandan saying that goes, “The grass will always suffer when two elephants fight.” Isn’t it time we let the grass grow?

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Amber Ha"

I was working on a commission when suddenly my tablet started seriously spazzing out. throwing the cursor around, creating new layers, and creating a generalized clusterfuck out of my work. it's toast, busted, broken, kaput. I won't be able to draw until I get the money to buy a new one D= which sucks, cause I had commissions to do that were already paid for.

on the bright side, I found one for about 60 Bucks that's just like it, but silver and new looking. (funny since this one was like 300) needless to say, I won't be posting anything for a while until I can get a new tablet. so dragon is very sad right now.

haven't any of you ever wished this site were more interactive? maybe if it had things that allowed for better communication, I'm finding myself less and less amused with refreshing the page to check to see if anything is new. besides that, the system of communication between people is practically archaic I don't have any specific suggestions, I really DO like this site, but perhaps an update system? or a more fluid medium of communication would be nice.

what are you all's thoughts, if any, on the matter?

alright, I had a discussion with  sapphiredrake about watchers. =P he says it's polite to watch back, but I told him I take watches rather seriously, and that it isn't rude not to watch people back when they watch you.

well I realized how closed minded my statement was, and I've decided this, to those of you whom watch me, and I don't watch back. post a comment in this journal and, or, shoot me a note, and I will gladly watch you back. D= I'm bad at teh social stuffz

to those I may have offended~ "oops"

to those I didn't~ "next time my pretty"


till then, Chow!

today is Valentines day, and you know what I spent my day doing? working. and you know what? I've never been happier. you know why? because I happen to work alongside my adorable baby, and lifemate  sapphiredrake and being around him on this day has garunteed it to be one of the best valentines days yet. and to be honest, the first valentines day that has ever had any meaning to me.

I have spent all day working, and I'm happy as a lark because I know I will always have my wonderful sapphire dragon at my side.


.... and cause.... pshhh, I like my job, duh.

I stole this gem from  armored_flame

From now on, you can’t tell lies, are you ready?
- yessir

Think back eight months ago, were you single?
- no

What do you carry with you at all times?
- my charm

Are you a cuddler?
- only with permission *glances around for  sapphiredrake*

What would I find if I looked UNDER your bed?
- dust bunnies and sock stealing gnomes most likely

Who was the last person of the opposite sex you text messaged?
- <.=.<; my... sister?

How are you feeling?
- content and warm

Is something wrong right now?
- tbh, at this very moment? the world is rather right.

Are you mad at someone?
- frustrated....

How much do looks matter to you in a guy/girl?
- not a damn bit, but I lucked out with  sapphiredrake and got the whole package

What's the greatest thing that happened to you today?
- cuddlez?

How many TRUE best friends do you have?
- 3

Do you plan on sleeping in tomorrow?
- if my baby lets me, he plans on being the alarm clock <3

How many different people of the opposite sex have you cried over?
- one

Where is your number one friend on your friends list?
- the one who talks to me

Do you have anyone crushing on you?
- yes >.=.o;

When was the last time you talked to your most recent ex?
- months ago

Do you sleep with the TV on?
- on movie nights

Have you ever thought about getting your lip pierced?
- not even if hell froze over

Have you ever passed out on the bathroom floor?
- once, while I was sick

Are you jealous of someone right now?
- yes, any and all artists that have cooperative muses

Where is the person you like right now?
- attached to my ass

What’s the last thing you put in your mouth?
- a cracker

What are you supposed to be doing right now?
- sleeping

What is the sexiest part of the opposite sex's body?
- their mind

Have you ever changed clothes in a vehicle?
- yes

Could you handle a long distance relationship?
- already did, it's now a close proximity relationship

Could you cry right now?
- with joy

Are you okay with the life you live?
- if I wasn't I'd change it.

Did you enjoy your day today?
- you'd need to define day

Do you have a tattoo?
- I swear it's a birth mark

Would you ever get any piercings on your body, other than your ear?
- possibly, but not in the traditional sense

Ever had a song sang about/for you?
- yes, I wish I could remember the name... I'll have  sapphiredrake sing it to me again sometime... it was so sweet...

What was the last thing you spent money for?
- prints of paperwork for my job >.=.O

Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
- step mom

Do you call it fall or autumn?
- both

11:11… Make a wish?
- I wish the world would be a bit less annoying.

Honestly, who makes you happy most of the time?
- the person who feeds me.

What were you up to at 9pm last night?
- computer

Do you hold grudges?
- I never forget. and I'm extremely good at exacting my own form of justice.

Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight?
- longer

What are your outlooks on gay/bisexual relationships?
- *reference the person attached to my ass*

Who was your last text from?
-  risefromtheashes

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom?
- a few times

One thing you’re looking forward to?
- paycheck

Are you shy at first when it comes to meeting people?
- not at all.

Has anyone ever called you sexy?
- at the risk of their own life, yes.

What color is your camera?
- black

Did the one person who hurt you the most in your life apologize?
- nope, never

Are you good at hiding your feelings?
- not at all.

Are you wasting your time on someone?
- I waste time on a lot of things, but never people

Have you ever overheard a conversation you weren’t supposed to?
- awkwarrrrrd

By the way, what is your name?
- Fenris

Are you currently in a relationship?
- *reference person attached to my ass

Do you give out second chances too easily?
- yes, far too easily. I need to install a toll.

What color is your favorite hoodie?
- the one my baby;  sapphiredrake, wears

Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
- all night long.

I have scrapped my prior comic idea due to lack of interest in the original idea. =P fear not, I WILL be drawing a comic... eventually... but it won't be that one X3


(will be adult in some form or fashion)

I... may or may not have recently been working on the concept for an upcoming comic of mine... and may or may not have been hiding it away until I'd finished sufficient work on it to show off. so... my gallery is about to get overrun with sketches and doodads of various different kinds regarding this comic. =P no worries, it will have a mature theme, and I actually do have a plot in mind, but it's not going to be "just sex" there's a plot =P just wanted to apologize to my watchers ahead of time for completely flooding their submission messages with my sketches.

alright, I don't usually post random video journals, so this shouldn't be expected, but I happen to own a Water Dragon lizard which is currently being taken care of by a friend.... and I kind of miss him... so here you all go; adorable dragon.

https://youtu.be/ITSlDptg-4o

Alright, I have seen a random clusterfuck of people randomly claiming I'm someone else because of the way "my art style looks" or something. Look, I don't know if this is something serious, or if it's some kind of elaborate troll, but regardless WHAT it is, I will be blocking ANYONE showing up on my page claiming I'm someone else, I have NOT been feeling well, and do NOT want to put up with this kind of shit.

and for those of you who genuinely watch me for my work, I would like to apologize for wasting your valuable time with this BS.





Irritably yours
- fenndragon

well, in just a bit, Its going to be a whole new year, and I thought hell, before I party like hell, and pass out on Drake, I should probably say something to all of you. happy new year, here's to the world NOT ending, and instead, proving the Mayans wrong by kicking all kinds of ass! have a good one folks.

so long, and thanks for all the love, good night y'all.

I finally made it back home to MN after one god awful bus ride... some things were typical bus faring fuck ups, but some of it was of a caliber all its own somewhere in the "what really?!" range along side "you can't fucking be serious"

I even got sick on the way, I'm just glad to be back home now.


only one thing left to say bout buses

"Never again"

I'm trying to find inspiration for my reference sheet, anyone have any badass music they'd like to contribute?