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General | Posted 2 months agoReh!
So, I have a few updates on what I've been up to, lately. I have been drawing a lot lately, just not anything I've really had a chance to show off. I'll get to that in a bit. But, just know, I haven't stopped making things. October is my favorite month, and it always gets my creative juices going. Nothing has changed in that regard.
First off, I have discovered my next big project. A while back, it was that Trisha shadowbox. Then, it was a real-life Gulp. Now, I'm doing something that I've told myself I should do, but have never got around to. Something multimedia that I have a lot of experience in. Something I've done before, but only over a single weekend in a small team. I'm making a video game.
For now, I'm only planning on making a vertical slice, and seeing how things go from there. I'd like to eventually assemble a whole team to make something bigger, but for now, I have to figure out if people would even be interested in it. I'm keeping a lot of it secret for now. I kinda want to keep this and my porn stuff separate. So, no, this will not be a porn game. But, I will say, the gameplay is going to be similar to a puzzle game that involves Tricky Ghosts, but with a platformy twist.
I have been doing a *lot* of art for that the past few months. And a lot of programming. I'm a software engineer by trade, so Godot script was relatively easy to pick up. It's the pixel art that has been the real struggle. But, I've been having a lot of fun doing animations, something that I feel like I'm only mildly experienced in. But, I think the animations are coming out great regardless. I am really excited to have a vertical slice to show off. :3
Outside of that, I have been doing a few small doodles on the side. A year or so ago, I told myself I would start making more odd-bodied zhana. Codisha is a thing now, and I already created Dachi, which a lot of people seem to like! I have a halfcut and a cockhead on the way as well, but they're still in the sketch stages.
I also want to open up comms sometime soon as well. I think I already told some folks that didn't get comms last time that I'd put them on a waiting list, so I want to discuss it with them first. But I may open up some slots in November either way!
I think a Halloween costume Reh is due as well. I really want to put the Reh into an outfit, just trying to think of what. Okami was suggested, and I'm considering it, but I've also had jester stuff on the mind lately and kinda wanna mess around with that.
So much I wanna do and so little time, though! I have a trip coming up soon in October and last weekend was taken up by another trip. Plus, I also have a D&D game to prep for and Persona 5 Royal to finish (it's been fun).
But! Even if it's late, it will get done!
So, I have a few updates on what I've been up to, lately. I have been drawing a lot lately, just not anything I've really had a chance to show off. I'll get to that in a bit. But, just know, I haven't stopped making things. October is my favorite month, and it always gets my creative juices going. Nothing has changed in that regard.
First off, I have discovered my next big project. A while back, it was that Trisha shadowbox. Then, it was a real-life Gulp. Now, I'm doing something that I've told myself I should do, but have never got around to. Something multimedia that I have a lot of experience in. Something I've done before, but only over a single weekend in a small team. I'm making a video game.
For now, I'm only planning on making a vertical slice, and seeing how things go from there. I'd like to eventually assemble a whole team to make something bigger, but for now, I have to figure out if people would even be interested in it. I'm keeping a lot of it secret for now. I kinda want to keep this and my porn stuff separate. So, no, this will not be a porn game. But, I will say, the gameplay is going to be similar to a puzzle game that involves Tricky Ghosts, but with a platformy twist.
I have been doing a *lot* of art for that the past few months. And a lot of programming. I'm a software engineer by trade, so Godot script was relatively easy to pick up. It's the pixel art that has been the real struggle. But, I've been having a lot of fun doing animations, something that I feel like I'm only mildly experienced in. But, I think the animations are coming out great regardless. I am really excited to have a vertical slice to show off. :3
Outside of that, I have been doing a few small doodles on the side. A year or so ago, I told myself I would start making more odd-bodied zhana. Codisha is a thing now, and I already created Dachi, which a lot of people seem to like! I have a halfcut and a cockhead on the way as well, but they're still in the sketch stages.
I also want to open up comms sometime soon as well. I think I already told some folks that didn't get comms last time that I'd put them on a waiting list, so I want to discuss it with them first. But I may open up some slots in November either way!
I think a Halloween costume Reh is due as well. I really want to put the Reh into an outfit, just trying to think of what. Okami was suggested, and I'm considering it, but I've also had jester stuff on the mind lately and kinda wanna mess around with that.
So much I wanna do and so little time, though! I have a trip coming up soon in October and last weekend was taken up by another trip. Plus, I also have a D&D game to prep for and Persona 5 Royal to finish (it's been fun).
But! Even if it's late, it will get done!
Commission Trial and Discord
General | Posted 6 months agoCommissions
Reh! Hi all! I have finally done it, I have created a KoFi to be able to accept commissions!
You can check it out here!
I had a few people reach out to me recently looking for a commission, so instead of officially opening, I'm doing a sort of soft trial with three people to see how I can handle things, since I don't usually draw for money. It's going well so far, I think, but it's certainly challenging. In a good way! I get to draw more characters of different shapes and sizes that I never would have thought to draw before. n.n I'm genuinely excited to bring other peoples' visions to life.
You can find my prices up on my page!
Discord
I am also opening up a Discord as well!
You can find it here!
I'll be able to post sketches, progress, and other fun things here, as well as connect with other folks. I'll also have my commission progress up on here when I do open comms. Feel free to join! I know I have a pretty wide palette, so I've also included roles for whatever kind of art you're following me for.
Updates and Opening Up Comms (Kinda)
General | Posted 7 months agoLatest post has me feeling all kinds of funny feelings. @w@ In a way, I'm canonizing this weird body to be something that Codi went through for a month (at least) and I can now pull this period out at any point in time for a roleplay. This happened now. And so did Codisha. Even if it isn't technically permanent, it's permanently stitched into the timeline, and that's hitting me a little harder than it normally does. >w<
I have so many ideas and so many things I want to draw or right or just play out from my head. I need to get stuff written or drawn. I just have not had the time. A few things I want to do include:
Halfcut/SWB Codi
Limbless Codi Bukkake
Angled upshot of Reh belly
A couple of gift arts to some fellow artists
An official zhana ref (This one will take the longest, tbh)
A very particular "borzoi"
Oh, and I wanted to make a quick mention of
So, I'm still kind of stuck in limbo on setting something up publicly. Right now, it seems like Paypal has a bit of a monopoly on payment systems for artists. And Paypal sucks. If I want to hide my name, I need a business account. And if I want a business account, I need a business license. And if I want a business license I need to go through the state and declare what my business does, what my name is, and what my logo is... It's a lot of steps just to accept money in exchange for art.
So, this is what I'm doing. I would like to start off accepting commissions from trusted people. Usually friends, mutuals, or people who have a positive reputation in general in the community.
So, please let me know below if you have an interest in a commission
I'm thinking prices could start at
$30 for sketches
$40 for lines
$50 for flat colors
$60 for cell shading
With discounts for a variety of things such as
Headshots
Busts
Waist-up
Reductions (limbless, headless, etc)
Basically, the less thought I have to put into a drawing, the better the discount.
Let me know what you think about these prices as well, because this is the first time I've ever put prices on things.
I have so many ideas and so many things I want to draw or right or just play out from my head. I need to get stuff written or drawn. I just have not had the time. A few things I want to do include:
Halfcut/SWB Codi
Limbless Codi Bukkake
Angled upshot of Reh belly
A couple of gift arts to some fellow artists
An official zhana ref (This one will take the longest, tbh)
A very particular "borzoi"
Oh, and I wanted to make a quick mention of
COMMISSIONS
So, I'm still kind of stuck in limbo on setting something up publicly. Right now, it seems like Paypal has a bit of a monopoly on payment systems for artists. And Paypal sucks. If I want to hide my name, I need a business account. And if I want a business account, I need a business license. And if I want a business license I need to go through the state and declare what my business does, what my name is, and what my logo is... It's a lot of steps just to accept money in exchange for art.
So, this is what I'm doing. I would like to start off accepting commissions from trusted people. Usually friends, mutuals, or people who have a positive reputation in general in the community.
So, please let me know below if you have an interest in a commission
I'm thinking prices could start at
$30 for sketches
$40 for lines
$50 for flat colors
$60 for cell shading
With discounts for a variety of things such as
Headshots
Busts
Waist-up
Reductions (limbless, headless, etc)
Basically, the less thought I have to put into a drawing, the better the discount.
Let me know what you think about these prices as well, because this is the first time I've ever put prices on things.
Twitter Deleted
General | Posted 8 months agoSorry if this will break links, but with the AI vacuum cleaners slurping up content and Twitter just turning into xenophobic propaganda, I've deleted my Twitter accounts.
I may start reposting old stuff onto my Bluesky at fluffyreh.bsky.social. Please go follow me there.
I may start reposting old stuff onto my Bluesky at fluffyreh.bsky.social. Please go follow me there.
Happy Holidays and Small Updates
General | Posted 11 months agoI know it's late, but happy holidays, everyone!
I'm still looking for ways of accepting payment for nsfw art. I've been a little cautious about PayPal, but also been concerned about putting my real name out there. I could create a business account, but I would have to actually have a small business and a small business license, and to do that, I would need to say what my small business would be and what its name would be and the whole thing has been overwhelming to me. In any case, that is going to be a goal next year, getting an actual business license to do... I dunno, crafts?
Speaking of crafts, I have a big craft project I completed recently, but haven't shared here yet. Was very proud of it, and I kind of want to turn it into a rough step-by-step process for how I went about designing and making it.
I've been getting a little experimental with my art lately. And by "experimental" I mean "actually trying hard." I've had pieces go from "silly idea" to "full-rendered piece". I think it's working out. People seem to enjoy the things I've been doing, but I'm also wondering if I should slow down and do more doodles for fun. I have a lot of ideas constantly bouncing around in my brain, and usually bellies are the one that make it to paper. Though, there's plenty more I wanna do.
I've also been getting a lot of requests to return back to writing this year after I posted my story draft in Scraps. I'm going to be honest... I don't like writing. Drawing is very non-linguistic, so it's really easy to do with stuff going on in the background. I cannot do that with writing. I have to have dead silence in order to focus, and I kind of hate not being able to talk to people or sit without music. Will I ever write another story? Perhaps a sequel to the last one I wrote? Maybe. But I'll have to really want it and also not be able to convey the story through drawing alone. Writing for tabletop campaigns also competes with the time I want to take for writing as well, so I'll probably have to finish my campaign first before I start writing again.
I never did do the "one new zhana with an odd bod a month" thing I wanted. I don't think I'm going to try to do that. Instead, I'll still doodle stuff, but I may keep to mostly more fleshed-out pieces. I also want to explore The Reh some more. There's a lot of lore I'm holding back regarding it, but for now, they're just silly creature and 'sona. I keep telling myself I won't give fursonas lore. And it keeps happening anyways. (The banner may have something to do with it too, shhhh)
Oh, also, Codisha I think is just going to be A Thing for 2025. Like, they're going to just be stuck like that for the entirety of next year. Any art I make or comm will be structured around them stuck together like that. That's just their life, now, and it's hopefully going to be fun to explore that.
Anyways, that's my 2024 Journal. I don't make a lot of these. Should I make more? I like talking to the people who enjoy my work as well as other artists, so don't be afraid to comment on my stuff!
I'm still looking for ways of accepting payment for nsfw art. I've been a little cautious about PayPal, but also been concerned about putting my real name out there. I could create a business account, but I would have to actually have a small business and a small business license, and to do that, I would need to say what my small business would be and what its name would be and the whole thing has been overwhelming to me. In any case, that is going to be a goal next year, getting an actual business license to do... I dunno, crafts?
Speaking of crafts, I have a big craft project I completed recently, but haven't shared here yet. Was very proud of it, and I kind of want to turn it into a rough step-by-step process for how I went about designing and making it.
I've been getting a little experimental with my art lately. And by "experimental" I mean "actually trying hard." I've had pieces go from "silly idea" to "full-rendered piece". I think it's working out. People seem to enjoy the things I've been doing, but I'm also wondering if I should slow down and do more doodles for fun. I have a lot of ideas constantly bouncing around in my brain, and usually bellies are the one that make it to paper. Though, there's plenty more I wanna do.
I've also been getting a lot of requests to return back to writing this year after I posted my story draft in Scraps. I'm going to be honest... I don't like writing. Drawing is very non-linguistic, so it's really easy to do with stuff going on in the background. I cannot do that with writing. I have to have dead silence in order to focus, and I kind of hate not being able to talk to people or sit without music. Will I ever write another story? Perhaps a sequel to the last one I wrote? Maybe. But I'll have to really want it and also not be able to convey the story through drawing alone. Writing for tabletop campaigns also competes with the time I want to take for writing as well, so I'll probably have to finish my campaign first before I start writing again.
I never did do the "one new zhana with an odd bod a month" thing I wanted. I don't think I'm going to try to do that. Instead, I'll still doodle stuff, but I may keep to mostly more fleshed-out pieces. I also want to explore The Reh some more. There's a lot of lore I'm holding back regarding it, but for now, they're just silly creature and 'sona. I keep telling myself I won't give fursonas lore. And it keeps happening anyways. (The banner may have something to do with it too, shhhh)
Oh, also, Codisha I think is just going to be A Thing for 2025. Like, they're going to just be stuck like that for the entirety of next year. Any art I make or comm will be structured around them stuck together like that. That's just their life, now, and it's hopefully going to be fun to explore that.
Anyways, that's my 2024 Journal. I don't make a lot of these. Should I make more? I like talking to the people who enjoy my work as well as other artists, so don't be afraid to comment on my stuff!
Opening Commissions....?
General | Posted a year agoHello all!
I... am tight on money right now. I got laid off at the beginning of the year and have been searching for a job ever since. I always told myself that furry porn would be my backup plan, but I don't even know if that's going to cover it.
To help me pay for bills and groceries, I'm considering doing something I've never done before. Open up commissions. However, I need to know one thing first:
How can I set up payment?
PayPal is vehemetly against porn. Many other places are following suit. NSFW artists who make money from commissions, how do you do your business? Is PayPal better than I've been hearing about? Or do you use something different?
Also... How much would you be willing to pay for sketches, lines, colors, flat shading, etc? And... I can't believe I'm saying this, but would you buy an adoptable zhana?
I... am tight on money right now. I got laid off at the beginning of the year and have been searching for a job ever since. I always told myself that furry porn would be my backup plan, but I don't even know if that's going to cover it.
To help me pay for bills and groceries, I'm considering doing something I've never done before. Open up commissions. However, I need to know one thing first:
How can I set up payment?
PayPal is vehemetly against porn. Many other places are following suit. NSFW artists who make money from commissions, how do you do your business? Is PayPal better than I've been hearing about? Or do you use something different?
Also... How much would you be willing to pay for sketches, lines, colors, flat shading, etc? And... I can't believe I'm saying this, but would you buy an adoptable zhana?
What Zhana Would You Like to See in 2024?
General | Posted 2 years agoHappy New Year's!
I know, as usual my art has been stagnant. To be fair, I did just buy a house. I have a lot of ideas that I want to bring to life in 2024, but we'll see how that goes. Of those ideas include the following (this is both an announcement, and to help me keep track)
1. A new shadow box for Codi
2. A new plushie
3. A video series of tutorials(?)
4. Gif's Mech
5. The Creature Known as The Eggplant
6. More style and design experiments
7. A redesign for Codi (gremlin mode)
8. Possibly finally opening up commissions...?
9. New characters
That last one is big. I want to start designing more zhana, each one permanently changed in some way to represent a kink/fetish. And I was actually wanting some viewer feedback on this one!
What kind of new fluffy character would you like to see? How should they be changed? Or maybe there's a body type or personality you'd like to see? Send me some requests! I'll pick my favorite, and also probably put popular ideas at the top of my to-do.
I know, as usual my art has been stagnant. To be fair, I did just buy a house. I have a lot of ideas that I want to bring to life in 2024, but we'll see how that goes. Of those ideas include the following (this is both an announcement, and to help me keep track)
1. A new shadow box for Codi
2. A new plushie
3. A video series of tutorials(?)
4. Gif's Mech
5. The Creature Known as The Eggplant
6. More style and design experiments
7. A redesign for Codi (gremlin mode)
8. Possibly finally opening up commissions...?
9. New characters
That last one is big. I want to start designing more zhana, each one permanently changed in some way to represent a kink/fetish. And I was actually wanting some viewer feedback on this one!
What kind of new fluffy character would you like to see? How should they be changed? Or maybe there's a body type or personality you'd like to see? Send me some requests! I'll pick my favorite, and also probably put popular ideas at the top of my to-do.
Submissions, Commissions, Scraps, and More
General | Posted 3 years agoSo, first of all, apologies to those of you not expecting an explosion of submissions in your feed today. To the two of you who unwatched me, that's fine. It hurts, but in the end, I make art for myself. I put that art out there for the world and hope someone gets something out of what I make. Those of you who stay, your support means the world to me.
Submissions and Scraps
As for the delay on submissions, I mostly post everything to Twitter, so you can find me here: https://twitter.com/TheGothGainer. I post art more frequently there because I can just snap a pic and post it, I don't have to go through the whole upload sequence. I post a lot of scraps too. I may just stop posting scraps here, and post everything to Twitter, not sure.
I tend to really only upload digitally inked pieces here, because that's the majority of what I consider "complete". I feel weird posting sketches as a submission to my gallery.
If there are any scraps you would like to see me ink and color, let me know. I really want to do more, but I'm not sure which ones I should dedicate my time to.
Commissions
I think I'm slowly building up the confidence to open up commissions, but I kinda want some confirmation that people would even buy a commission from me. Or how much they'd be willing to pay. I feel it's really hard to know how much I'm worth looking at myself. If you're interested, leave a comment please. I really would like to know what you'd like to see commissioned from me, or if you'd even commission me or buy a multislot YCH. I need feedback!
More
I kind of want to focus more on "wholesome" pieces. I mean, still have some smut, of course, but a lot of my smut has felt... empty. I want to shift focus to character dynamics, have real relationships, even with bizarre TFs and oddly-proportioned bodies. I think explicitly consensual and playful stuff is super sexy, and it's kinda hit a certain happy brain chemical thing with me lately. Characters snuggling against each other. Post-transformation aftercare. Discussing boundaries. Stuff like that.
As usual, send me your thoughts!
Submissions and Scraps
As for the delay on submissions, I mostly post everything to Twitter, so you can find me here: https://twitter.com/TheGothGainer. I post art more frequently there because I can just snap a pic and post it, I don't have to go through the whole upload sequence. I post a lot of scraps too. I may just stop posting scraps here, and post everything to Twitter, not sure.
I tend to really only upload digitally inked pieces here, because that's the majority of what I consider "complete". I feel weird posting sketches as a submission to my gallery.
If there are any scraps you would like to see me ink and color, let me know. I really want to do more, but I'm not sure which ones I should dedicate my time to.
Commissions
I think I'm slowly building up the confidence to open up commissions, but I kinda want some confirmation that people would even buy a commission from me. Or how much they'd be willing to pay. I feel it's really hard to know how much I'm worth looking at myself. If you're interested, leave a comment please. I really would like to know what you'd like to see commissioned from me, or if you'd even commission me or buy a multislot YCH. I need feedback!
More
I kind of want to focus more on "wholesome" pieces. I mean, still have some smut, of course, but a lot of my smut has felt... empty. I want to shift focus to character dynamics, have real relationships, even with bizarre TFs and oddly-proportioned bodies. I think explicitly consensual and playful stuff is super sexy, and it's kinda hit a certain happy brain chemical thing with me lately. Characters snuggling against each other. Post-transformation aftercare. Discussing boundaries. Stuff like that.
As usual, send me your thoughts!
Effects have worn off
General | Posted 5 years agoWell, apparently, whatever was keeping me in that form last month has worn off. Ah well. I guess I can potentially get back to doing art at least! Still trapped inside due to the virus though. I hope everyone is staying safe!
-Codi
-Codi
Oh, you thought this was an April Fools Day joke?
General | Posted 5 years agoNah, the quarantine is still going on. Wieners can't get sick. I'm staying in this form until it's all over.
...That took forever to type. Typing is a pain when you're just a 7-inch long shlong.
...That took forever to type. Typing is a pain when you're just a 7-inch long shlong.
New Ref Sheet!
General | Posted 5 years agoHi everyone! I know I haven't talked for awhile, and, well, it's because of my newest submission. I have a new 'sona! The ref sheet is strictly nsfw, so I'm sorry if you can't see it. I just know this was the right change to make though. I'm so happy with this new form, that I probably don't see myself changing it any time soon. I don't know how FA feels about nsfw chat in journals, so I'm keeping this as sfw as I can, but I do hope to be putting out more stuff this year (and maybe even open up commissions...).
Talk to me any time! Inbox is always open for chatter.
-Codi
Talk to me any time! Inbox is always open for chatter.
-Codi
What the frick are shinies?
General | Posted 6 years agoAnd since when did FA get a "tip" system??? How can I set stuff like this up? I like digital points and/or money!
Why I've been inactive
General | Posted 6 years agoHey everyone, to all of those who remain, at least.
I'm sure you've noticed, but my gallery has been... dead. For awhile. That doesn't mean I haven't been drawing. Actually, I've been drawing a lot. The only thing is, I have been having a hard time getting back into digital arts. Most of the art I've been doing has been on paper, and it's been hard to get a good scan. I don't want to upload a shitty-quality image taken on my phone. But that's all I have if I want to share right now.
I mean, if that sort of stuff is okay with you guys, I totally will. I have... a lot of stupid doodles I'd love to share outside of Discord.
Speaking of which, hmu, my Discord is Char_Ivanov#7946.
I'm also curious about what people think about separating fat arts and weird arts. And normal arts. Should I separate into folders? Should I just upload anyways? I'm down for any people's opinions, because I know not all my art is for everyone who follows.
Oh, and one more thing, I'm going back to grad school in the Fall! Last portion of my education before my goal for a Master's degree is met. Don't know how much time I'll have for arts while in school, but I'll be doing my best!
I'm sure you've noticed, but my gallery has been... dead. For awhile. That doesn't mean I haven't been drawing. Actually, I've been drawing a lot. The only thing is, I have been having a hard time getting back into digital arts. Most of the art I've been doing has been on paper, and it's been hard to get a good scan. I don't want to upload a shitty-quality image taken on my phone. But that's all I have if I want to share right now.
I mean, if that sort of stuff is okay with you guys, I totally will. I have... a lot of stupid doodles I'd love to share outside of Discord.
Speaking of which, hmu, my Discord is Char_Ivanov#7946.
I'm also curious about what people think about separating fat arts and weird arts. And normal arts. Should I separate into folders? Should I just upload anyways? I'm down for any people's opinions, because I know not all my art is for everyone who follows.
Oh, and one more thing, I'm going back to grad school in the Fall! Last portion of my education before my goal for a Master's degree is met. Don't know how much time I'll have for arts while in school, but I'll be doing my best!
Sorry for the big dump
General | Posted 7 years agoHey everyone! I just want to say thank you for sticking with me. I know I just unloaded a bunch of sketches that may not be to everyone's tastes. But for those of you still with me, I just want to say, I appreciate you being here. I lost a lot of followers recently for being inactive, and then one or two more for uploading weird art. It's been a long year and while I've been away, I've been doing a lot of doodling, sketching, studying, and learning. I want to be a better artist. And I'm trying hard to get better. So someday these breaks in uploading will pay off, and I hope you guys are here for when it does.
Thank you all for being here for me and showing your support. I really do appreciate it.
Thank you all for being here for me and showing your support. I really do appreciate it.
Sketches!
General | Posted 7 years agoSo, it's not like I haven't been drawing. I have. Daily sketches, doodles, smut... But I just haven't had the time to turn them into digital artwork. I was wondering if anyone would like for me to upload some sketches of what I've been doing to scraps. I feel like my watchers should be expecting a lot more from me, but inking and coloring takes me like a whole day and I just haven't had the time.
So if you want to see my sketches on here, just let me know, and I'll try to upload from mobile.
Thanks everyone,
Char Codi (more on that to come)
So if you want to see my sketches on here, just let me know, and I'll try to upload from mobile.
Thanks everyone,
100+ Watchers Milestone! (And what that means)
General | Posted 8 years agoHere we are! Finally 100 watchers! In response to this milestone, I was thinking of celebrating with a big picture. Possibly a scene with a bunch of people that helped make this happen for me. My only problem with that right now is time, but I'll try and do it before the summer is over. Hopefully.
I know the whole Gold Club thing didn't turn out well. Only added one person to it, actually. But one of the people who I was going to put in it died, and I sort of stopped being interested in the other. But with this, It'll be one full scene, characters squeezed in to the background so I can get everyone in. With maybe something for my 100th watcher.
In other news, I started learning music creation programs. Because there is a lot of music out there that I want to exist, but I know doesn't exist. I have a deep personal philosophy of "if you want something, make it yourself." So, that's what I want to do. This doesn't mean I won't still be doing art or writing. It just means I will have a lot going on.
Speaking of which, writing. I know a lot of you have been waiting for me to write something new. I have ideas in mind, but I haven't had much time to sit down with my thoughts and write. I am very bad at writing without silence. And I don't get that silence often. But when I do, you'll be sure to see more of Rixxy and Jillian, and maybe some other new characters.
Another thing, I want to start doing more art trades. I don't usually commission or do commissions, so trades have been my way of paying for art from other people. That being said, I'm going to have a change in policy on that. If I do a trade with you, I'm going to only draw up to the linework, and if there's no progress on your end, I won't go further. My last trade did not go well, and it's been a year. This isn't a call-out post to them, but I do not want to be stuck in an unfair trade again, so the policy on that is changing. I'm also going to be a little picky about who the trade is with. If I do not want to do a trade with you, do not think it is because I don't like you. Your style may just not be what I'm looking for.
Final note, I know I have a very large variety of tastes, and therefore, you all may find some stuff on my page that you don't necessarily want to see. So, as a result, I'm going to start tagging images in the preview and begin to expand what I color and upload. (Which reminds me, I do have something I need to upload soon. Some chubs, if anyone is interested.)
As usual, don't be shy! Feel free to message me whenever.
I know the whole Gold Club thing didn't turn out well. Only added one person to it, actually. But one of the people who I was going to put in it died, and I sort of stopped being interested in the other. But with this, It'll be one full scene, characters squeezed in to the background so I can get everyone in. With maybe something for my 100th watcher.
In other news, I started learning music creation programs. Because there is a lot of music out there that I want to exist, but I know doesn't exist. I have a deep personal philosophy of "if you want something, make it yourself." So, that's what I want to do. This doesn't mean I won't still be doing art or writing. It just means I will have a lot going on.
Speaking of which, writing. I know a lot of you have been waiting for me to write something new. I have ideas in mind, but I haven't had much time to sit down with my thoughts and write. I am very bad at writing without silence. And I don't get that silence often. But when I do, you'll be sure to see more of Rixxy and Jillian, and maybe some other new characters.
Another thing, I want to start doing more art trades. I don't usually commission or do commissions, so trades have been my way of paying for art from other people. That being said, I'm going to have a change in policy on that. If I do a trade with you, I'm going to only draw up to the linework, and if there's no progress on your end, I won't go further. My last trade did not go well, and it's been a year. This isn't a call-out post to them, but I do not want to be stuck in an unfair trade again, so the policy on that is changing. I'm also going to be a little picky about who the trade is with. If I do not want to do a trade with you, do not think it is because I don't like you. Your style may just not be what I'm looking for.
Final note, I know I have a very large variety of tastes, and therefore, you all may find some stuff on my page that you don't necessarily want to see. So, as a result, I'm going to start tagging images in the preview and begin to expand what I color and upload. (Which reminds me, I do have something I need to upload soon. Some chubs, if anyone is interested.)
As usual, don't be shy! Feel free to message me whenever.
IMMA BE 21!!! PARTY TIME, MOTHAH FLUFFAHS
General | Posted 9 years agoSo, finally going to be 21 starting March 1st. Don't worry, I'll be drinking responsibly and with people who can make sure I don't get too drunk. But I'm excited to be legally able to drink alcohol now.
If you have any mixed drink recommendations, lemme know! I'd love to try them.
As for art updates, I've been really trying to get a good ref sheet started. I've gone through 2 or 3 sketches already, all tossed because they didn't look good enough. That's my next project though.
Anywho, as always, feel free to message me to say hi! I don't bite, and I love hearing from my watchers!
If you have any mixed drink recommendations, lemme know! I'd love to try them.
As for art updates, I've been really trying to get a good ref sheet started. I've gone through 2 or 3 sketches already, all tossed because they didn't look good enough. That's my next project though.
Anywho, as always, feel free to message me to say hi! I don't bite, and I love hearing from my watchers!
My (Un)Sexy Fursona and Me [Poll]
General | Posted 9 years agoA person's fursona is supposed to reflect who they are and who they want to be in this rather mundane world. It's a vessel of escape from reality into a bizarre world where what happens is left up to your imagination and deepest desires. So then why is Char, the fox hybrid scientist, still so... average? There's nothing wrong with his personality or story. I can improve, sure, but there's nothing boring about those aspects. And it's because he fits well into my world building. I don't create anything too unusual, nothing you can't expect from typical sci-fi. He's a character in a chaotic world of science and magical kitsune, but one without fan service.
But then I look at other fursonas. Big-titted sexy gals, impossibly overweight hunks, bodies that can come apart for the ultimate bondage... and they're loved. They have adoring fans, drooling over them, wanting to talk to them, ask them questions, interact. And I watch through my fursona's eyes and feel... unattractive. Like I'll never reach that level of popularity or interest.
It's not a skill thing, either. I've seen poorly drawn characters that get pages of responses to their pictures. I've seen people draw terrific, but no response because their subject matter is clean and natural. Many of my art idols I realize I like only because of their subject matter, and not their skill. I know I can't be left out of this conundrum, for I'm victim of it too.
Sex sells. And in this fandom, unusual sex sells. There's nothing wrong with it, I like some very unusual stuff as well. But that's the structure here at least. I've even found that some of my characters are more sought out than my fursona. I'll post a picture of Char, with nothing of interest, but then throw in Trasdyn or Dell, and people get excited. I RP'd with them more because that's what people wanted. It drove my other RP blog with Char into the ground, dissolving it into a personal blog where the about page is all that remains of it's past life, just a carcass as memes and reblogs swarm at it like flies. Sex killed it. Sex got the love and nurture it needed to sustain itself.
And the thing is, Char doesn't reflect all of me and what I'm interested in. This isn't even all about sex. Charlotte still is an AU, yet I'm still playing with idea of gender fluidity. I know I should reflect my interests in my fursona, especially since my interests do evolve. So should my fursona, right? Is sex even a thing that should be reflected in who I am and what I'm interested in as an artist? It's tough, because it makes me wonder if Char is still a reflection of me. As any fursona should be.
So what do I do now? If I changed, would that be selling out? Or should I keep going, with Char because he still fits in my universe? Do I evolve my fursona to reflect my personal interests? Or make a new one and change Char to just being a character?
1.) Keep my fursona and just keep making fun art
2.) Change Char (maybe do an AU) to better reflect my interests and make him/her more appealing to others
3.) Use Trasdyn as a secondary fursona and change her body up to better match my ideal interests
4.) Create a new fursona completely to better reflect my interests and make him/her more appealing to others
Thank you,
The Artist Currently Going by Char
But then I look at other fursonas. Big-titted sexy gals, impossibly overweight hunks, bodies that can come apart for the ultimate bondage... and they're loved. They have adoring fans, drooling over them, wanting to talk to them, ask them questions, interact. And I watch through my fursona's eyes and feel... unattractive. Like I'll never reach that level of popularity or interest.
It's not a skill thing, either. I've seen poorly drawn characters that get pages of responses to their pictures. I've seen people draw terrific, but no response because their subject matter is clean and natural. Many of my art idols I realize I like only because of their subject matter, and not their skill. I know I can't be left out of this conundrum, for I'm victim of it too.
Sex sells. And in this fandom, unusual sex sells. There's nothing wrong with it, I like some very unusual stuff as well. But that's the structure here at least. I've even found that some of my characters are more sought out than my fursona. I'll post a picture of Char, with nothing of interest, but then throw in Trasdyn or Dell, and people get excited. I RP'd with them more because that's what people wanted. It drove my other RP blog with Char into the ground, dissolving it into a personal blog where the about page is all that remains of it's past life, just a carcass as memes and reblogs swarm at it like flies. Sex killed it. Sex got the love and nurture it needed to sustain itself.
And the thing is, Char doesn't reflect all of me and what I'm interested in. This isn't even all about sex. Charlotte still is an AU, yet I'm still playing with idea of gender fluidity. I know I should reflect my interests in my fursona, especially since my interests do evolve. So should my fursona, right? Is sex even a thing that should be reflected in who I am and what I'm interested in as an artist? It's tough, because it makes me wonder if Char is still a reflection of me. As any fursona should be.
So what do I do now? If I changed, would that be selling out? Or should I keep going, with Char because he still fits in my universe? Do I evolve my fursona to reflect my personal interests? Or make a new one and change Char to just being a character?
I'd like to know your thoughts on this. Should I:1.) Keep my fursona and just keep making fun art
2.) Change Char (maybe do an AU) to better reflect my interests and make him/her more appealing to others
3.) Use Trasdyn as a secondary fursona and change her body up to better match my ideal interests
4.) Create a new fursona completely to better reflect my interests and make him/her more appealing to others
I know I don't usually get a lot of feedback on journals, but I would really like your input on this one. Especially since I have so many followers now that I haven't talked to yet.Thank you,
The Artist Currently Going by Char
Totally Not Clickbait
General | Posted 9 years agoDo I have your attention? Good. Because I just want to say thank you to everyone watching me and commenting on my pictures right now. You guys are the best. Seriously. You are what keeps me producing content, even if it's just a small amount at a time. Especially you, commenters. There's nothing I appreciate more than comments. That said, I want to explain just why content has been so slow.
So, right now, I'm taking a dual-major computer and electrical engineering bachelors' degree (with a minor in computer science) along with working a job 7pm to 3am 3 days a week and another job over at Hot Topic (surprise, surprise, a furry at Hot Topic). Needless to say, it is very overwhelming. I wish I could post more content. I reallly do. I have a lot of ideas and a lot of things I want to try out, but my schedule is crammed tighter than a fatfur in a doorway. I do do a bit of daily drawing, but even that has gotten a little behind lately. You guys have no idea the magnitude of stuff I have wanted to do, but just haven't had the time for.
I'm wondering though, what content did you guys come for? Stay for? Actually, just tell me what sort of content you like the most. I'm curious. Especially to my newer followers.
Also, big thing, DO NOT BE SCARED TO TALK TO ME. I like making friends, as long as it isn't about trying to get free art. Talk to me about ideas you have, or tips or brushes you use, or even what video games you like, I dunno! We'll find something! I have a Discord and a Telegram if you ever want to chat, don't be scared.
So, right now, I'm taking a dual-major computer and electrical engineering bachelors' degree (with a minor in computer science) along with working a job 7pm to 3am 3 days a week and another job over at Hot Topic (surprise, surprise, a furry at Hot Topic). Needless to say, it is very overwhelming. I wish I could post more content. I reallly do. I have a lot of ideas and a lot of things I want to try out, but my schedule is crammed tighter than a fatfur in a doorway. I do do a bit of daily drawing, but even that has gotten a little behind lately. You guys have no idea the magnitude of stuff I have wanted to do, but just haven't had the time for.
I'm wondering though, what content did you guys come for? Stay for? Actually, just tell me what sort of content you like the most. I'm curious. Especially to my newer followers.
Also, big thing, DO NOT BE SCARED TO TALK TO ME. I like making friends, as long as it isn't about trying to get free art. Talk to me about ideas you have, or tips or brushes you use, or even what video games you like, I dunno! We'll find something! I have a Discord and a Telegram if you ever want to chat, don't be scared.
Quick Question to Everybody:
General | Posted 9 years agoShould I take story off of my Userpage?
Right now, it seems to be what is cluttering up my page, and I know it's the first thing everybody sees, but it ends up being a wall of text. Should I get rid of it and move it somewhere? Maybe a text document or something in submissions? Or should I leave it because it's an important aspect to my characters? And I'll probably take the Protons thing down, that's like... years untouched. I'm thinking about putting on there sub-categories I'm interested in, such as WG, TG, modular, etc. so people know what to expect when they follow.
Please let me know what you guys think, and what you guys thought the first time you visited my page. Thanks!
Right now, it seems to be what is cluttering up my page, and I know it's the first thing everybody sees, but it ends up being a wall of text. Should I get rid of it and move it somewhere? Maybe a text document or something in submissions? Or should I leave it because it's an important aspect to my characters? And I'll probably take the Protons thing down, that's like... years untouched. I'm thinking about putting on there sub-categories I'm interested in, such as WG, TG, modular, etc. so people know what to expect when they follow.
Please let me know what you guys think, and what you guys thought the first time you visited my page. Thanks!
Birthday Updates and What's Been Going On
General | Posted 10 years agoOh gosh it's been awhile since I posted... But here's the scoop as to what's been going on:
First, as always, I'd like to thank my new watchers and to all the people still favoriting/commenting on things. Thanks guys, you the best.
Second, it's my birthday! If you want a hint at how old I am, I'm still able to post all the stuff I do, but still too young to buy alcohol in the US.
Third, just got back from a con last week. Was really fun. Got some cool merch and saw some cool cosplays. I'd like to do that one day. Oh, and I'm going to Disney in a week and a half, so there's that too.
And finally, probably the one most people will be interested in, updates:
Okay, so I know I haven't put anything up recently. That's mostly because I'm practicing. I'm learning. Trying new things. Since January 1st, I've been keeping a journal with at least one sketch a day, and honestly, I'm improving. And I'm learning new things too. But with the more practice I'm doing, the less full projects I'll release. I actually have not written much in awhile either besides RP stuff on Tumblr/Skype. So I may be drawing, more, but posting here less, because it's mostly just scraps.
HOWEVER, I do have some new stuff in that I may be uploading today. A WG TG TF sketch, a few things of pixel art, an icon, and did I mention pixel art? Yep, pixel art.
Anywho, I hope to one day get back to writing as well. It seems to be the favorite of the mediums I've put up on here. I just haven't had the opportunity to sit back down and write lately.
Thanks again for everyone's support!
EDIT: Oh! I almost forgot, I updated my Tumblr Roleplay page!: http://thetfkitsune.tumblr.com/
First, as always, I'd like to thank my new watchers and to all the people still favoriting/commenting on things. Thanks guys, you the best.
Second, it's my birthday! If you want a hint at how old I am, I'm still able to post all the stuff I do, but still too young to buy alcohol in the US.
Third, just got back from a con last week. Was really fun. Got some cool merch and saw some cool cosplays. I'd like to do that one day. Oh, and I'm going to Disney in a week and a half, so there's that too.
And finally, probably the one most people will be interested in, updates:
Okay, so I know I haven't put anything up recently. That's mostly because I'm practicing. I'm learning. Trying new things. Since January 1st, I've been keeping a journal with at least one sketch a day, and honestly, I'm improving. And I'm learning new things too. But with the more practice I'm doing, the less full projects I'll release. I actually have not written much in awhile either besides RP stuff on Tumblr/Skype. So I may be drawing, more, but posting here less, because it's mostly just scraps.
HOWEVER, I do have some new stuff in that I may be uploading today. A WG TG TF sketch, a few things of pixel art, an icon, and did I mention pixel art? Yep, pixel art.
Anywho, I hope to one day get back to writing as well. It seems to be the favorite of the mediums I've put up on here. I just haven't had the opportunity to sit back down and write lately.
Thanks again for everyone's support!
EDIT: Oh! I almost forgot, I updated my Tumblr Roleplay page!: http://thetfkitsune.tumblr.com/
So... Apparently there's this movie coming out
General | Posted 10 years agoJust found out about this the other day.
https://youtu.be/01HW3NJEjHg
A movie. Called Animal Crackers. About a box of animal crackers that turns the eater into that animal.
I... I don't... Huh.
I can't believe this.
https://youtu.be/01HW3NJEjHg
A movie. Called Animal Crackers. About a box of animal crackers that turns the eater into that animal.
I... I don't... Huh.
I can't believe this.
Some thanks, why I've been slow, and a question
General | Posted 10 years agoFirst of all, I'd like to thank all the new followers. I don't often have the chance to go on and give a shout-out to everyone for the watch, so I'll do it here:
Thank you, Dudedude123 , TheOttBuster , balladaheart , lilshit , Greyana , potofgold14 , snake227 , jaxster , Dark_Shadow_Fox , jewman , SlimeWolfBlade , A_Random_Potato , drunkenMUNKEY78 , FoxboyPrower , bluedragoncypher , frysco , kitsunezero , Kitsune21 , Blazebeak , darkalter2000 , twp2002 , cavemanwho , MongooseDog , truct , Ristin , cuong40 , toyet24 , valgillespie , Hoof , Ke_Alakai
Thank you guys, you are the best! Every follow means so much to me that I'm worthy of your watch. As always, feel free to hit me up in the chat, I'm always free to talk (as long as it's a conversation and not "can you please draw me as animal?" But other than that, totally cool. Ask me questions about characters, introduce yourself, tell me a factoid about who you are and what you do, I'm chill.
Second, I gots some 'splaining to do. As you know, I've been on lack of content. I had a few days where I pumped out content one after the other and now it's ceased. You may be asking, "What the hell, GEARS?" And to you, I answer: Ugee. Yes, recently I upgraded my tablet to a Ugee tablet. It was almost 4 times the size of my Wacom and had lots of other features. I loved it. It worked great, and I got it for way under $100. Only problem was, Photoshop updated, and now it does not want to work. I mean, it WORKS, but two inches to the left and up. This weird offset glitch is apparently exclusive to Photoshop, but SAI doesn't have all the neat tools I typically use. So, I'm currently waiting on a fix, or maybe an older version of Photoshop.
In the meantime, I'll be working on a new tail. Been experimenting around with glow-in-the-dark spray paint and Lion's Brand yarn which, when brushed out, is probably one of the softest material I think I've ever felt, just a tiny notch below kitten tummy fur. I may also write some stories, I don't know. School has started up, so it may be even more slow.
I also got to join in a drawing session with the lovely
kitsunezero. It was super fun and I found out about a cool program called drawpile. Check it out and FOLLOW HIM. He does lots of inflation stuff if you're interested in that and has a really fantastic style anyways if you're not.
And finally, a question I need your opinion on: Should I write a book? I've been debating this for awhile. I want to start composing Char's story into a book. I have so much story I want to tell, but nothing to do with it. Do you guys/gals/other think that I'd be skilled enough to start a book? Or should I move on to another medium? If I do, should it be a collection of short stories or a novel series? Should it be first person or third person? Retelling or journal entries? I have lots of ideas, and I need opinions.
Thank you, Dudedude123 , TheOttBuster , balladaheart , lilshit , Greyana , potofgold14 , snake227 , jaxster , Dark_Shadow_Fox , jewman , SlimeWolfBlade , A_Random_Potato , drunkenMUNKEY78 , FoxboyPrower , bluedragoncypher , frysco , kitsunezero , Kitsune21 , Blazebeak , darkalter2000 , twp2002 , cavemanwho , MongooseDog , truct , Ristin , cuong40 , toyet24 , valgillespie , Hoof , Ke_Alakai
Thank you guys, you are the best! Every follow means so much to me that I'm worthy of your watch. As always, feel free to hit me up in the chat, I'm always free to talk (as long as it's a conversation and not "can you please draw me as animal?" But other than that, totally cool. Ask me questions about characters, introduce yourself, tell me a factoid about who you are and what you do, I'm chill.
Second, I gots some 'splaining to do. As you know, I've been on lack of content. I had a few days where I pumped out content one after the other and now it's ceased. You may be asking, "What the hell, GEARS?" And to you, I answer: Ugee. Yes, recently I upgraded my tablet to a Ugee tablet. It was almost 4 times the size of my Wacom and had lots of other features. I loved it. It worked great, and I got it for way under $100. Only problem was, Photoshop updated, and now it does not want to work. I mean, it WORKS, but two inches to the left and up. This weird offset glitch is apparently exclusive to Photoshop, but SAI doesn't have all the neat tools I typically use. So, I'm currently waiting on a fix, or maybe an older version of Photoshop.
In the meantime, I'll be working on a new tail. Been experimenting around with glow-in-the-dark spray paint and Lion's Brand yarn which, when brushed out, is probably one of the softest material I think I've ever felt, just a tiny notch below kitten tummy fur. I may also write some stories, I don't know. School has started up, so it may be even more slow.
I also got to join in a drawing session with the lovely
kitsunezero. It was super fun and I found out about a cool program called drawpile. Check it out and FOLLOW HIM. He does lots of inflation stuff if you're interested in that and has a really fantastic style anyways if you're not.And finally, a question I need your opinion on: Should I write a book? I've been debating this for awhile. I want to start composing Char's story into a book. I have so much story I want to tell, but nothing to do with it. Do you guys/gals/other think that I'd be skilled enough to start a book? Or should I move on to another medium? If I do, should it be a collection of short stories or a novel series? Should it be first person or third person? Retelling or journal entries? I have lots of ideas, and I need opinions.
Profile Update
General | Posted 10 years agoI just realized I haven't changed my profile in years. Looking at it now, I'm really kind of embarrassed by it. I went back and changed a LOT and added some more first-glance info on my characters.
It's funny because I've realized a lot of my personal tastes have changed as well. For example, I didn't used to like TGTFs, but now they's grown on me. A lot. Hell, two of my most popular submissions are TG breast expansions.
Looking at that profile now, it feels weird seeing how much I've changed and matured since... I think I updated that my freshman year in high school. I think this year may be the year I start turning things around art-wise. I'm beginning to see progress in some areas. Maybe I'll develop an artstyle that I'll actually keep. I've already had a few people I look up to like/favorite my art, giving me a great deal of motivation and hope. Maybe I'll even get to a point where I can do commissions.
Bottom line is, I really want to start getting more involved in the community. I've met a lot of people already, but I'm really nervous talking to people on here. I'm hoping with all that's been going on, I can get to know some of you better, become more involved, improve myself, and maybe make a few friends.
It's funny because I've realized a lot of my personal tastes have changed as well. For example, I didn't used to like TGTFs, but now they's grown on me. A lot. Hell, two of my most popular submissions are TG breast expansions.
Looking at that profile now, it feels weird seeing how much I've changed and matured since... I think I updated that my freshman year in high school. I think this year may be the year I start turning things around art-wise. I'm beginning to see progress in some areas. Maybe I'll develop an artstyle that I'll actually keep. I've already had a few people I look up to like/favorite my art, giving me a great deal of motivation and hope. Maybe I'll even get to a point where I can do commissions.
Bottom line is, I really want to start getting more involved in the community. I've met a lot of people already, but I'm really nervous talking to people on here. I'm hoping with all that's been going on, I can get to know some of you better, become more involved, improve myself, and maybe make a few friends.
Some thanks, future projects, and going out of town.
General | Posted 10 years agoHey everybody! I see I have some new watchers out there! I just want to say thank you to everyone who favorited, commented, sent a note, or watched these past few days! I'm still in the learning process of all this, but I'm very happy to be receiving so much support from so many great people! You all are making a difference to me and have really gotten my motivation running these past few days to get into drawing again, something I very much needed to get me practicing. I've learned a lot these past few days, and I know I wouldn't have gotten there without all of your support!
This will be the last thing I upload for a week though probably. My family is taking a vacation to Orlando in the next few days. I'll be away from my computer, so while I won;t be uploading, I'l still be here to reply to any comments or notes.
That said, when I return, I have a few ideas I want to get started:
1.) The final Latex Suit idea I had, along with any more I come up with on the trip.
2.) Some special gift art.
3.) Stories. maybe one for the suits and another chapter in Rixxy and Jillian's adventures.
Anywho, I'll be browsing around, so feel free to shoot me a note or comment or whatever if you have any questions or just want to chat!
This will be the last thing I upload for a week though probably. My family is taking a vacation to Orlando in the next few days. I'll be away from my computer, so while I won;t be uploading, I'l still be here to reply to any comments or notes.
That said, when I return, I have a few ideas I want to get started:
1.) The final Latex Suit idea I had, along with any more I come up with on the trip.
2.) Some special gift art.
3.) Stories. maybe one for the suits and another chapter in Rixxy and Jillian's adventures.
Anywho, I'll be browsing around, so feel free to shoot me a note or comment or whatever if you have any questions or just want to chat!
