Given that the next scene is more action focused and dramatic, I’m going to wait till the scene is almost finished before posting the completed pages. That way folks can read them in their full context and not have the flow of action be interrupted due to my laziness. xD;

You know the drill at this point. Don’t bother hiding the cake, ice cream and treats. They will be found, and they will be nommed. l3

So, I mentioned this in a pic I posted earlier, but I sat down today to work on some doodles and something odd happened.

For those that don’t know, I’ve been using Procreate for years. When you start up Procreate for the first time, there are sample works that show you what such a simple program can do. You can keep them or delete them, and I did the later. Well, when I loaded it up today, they were back, so I deleted them again.

But then I went to work… My pen wasn’t acting right. Okay, I’ve had this issue before, my pressure settings must have reset somehow. But then I noticed the color I was using was wrong… All my pallets were gone. Then I went to check my canvas setting. They were gone, too… I re-created one of them and closed the app, reopened it, and everything reset again. Samples were back… My settings reset… What the hell? The only thing that’s changed is I updated my iPad this afternoon but that’s never caused issues before.

The upside is, Procreate is still saving artwork and I haven’t lost any of my doodles. I just don’t understand why it’s bugged like this. >.=.>

Just a small update to let everyone know how things are going with the derg.

So, in my new year’s journal, I mentioned I was going to start exercising more to help get my anxiety under control. I’d like to let everyone know, while I’ve still had spikes here and there, exercising has helped me calm down and clear my head at least a little bit. Still, I feel like I still got a long way to go, and need to keep at it. If nothing else, I have been noticing a bit more muscle underneath the pudge, which is good. x3

As for the comic, I’m still working on it. I haven’t given up on it yet! Next pages should be ready sometime this week if all goes well. ^.=.^

Otherwise, I hope everyone is doing well and having a great day! ^.=.^

Yet another year in the books… Boy, how time flies. At least I’m not waiting till it’s like a third of the way done to address it this time. xD;;

Truth be told, I was kinda hoping to do more last year. But that’s not to say that I didn’t get a lot done. All the gifts, finally doing some reading I’ve been putting off, starting my first real comic, celebrating 15 years in the fandom… A lot happened last year and I’m proud of what I managed to accomplish.

However, I know there’s more that I need to be doing to better myself. Things I can’t do till I finally address the 600+ lbs dragon gator in the room. My anxiety. For years I’ve lived with it and it’s only gotten worse over the years. It can be paralyzing some days. Doodling can help ease it, but sometimes it’s not enough and I can’t always be doodling. >.=.>;

So this year, I’m going to focus on trying to get my anxiety under control. Preferably through exercise, which I’ve been… Uh… Less than keeping up with. I’m also going to try and focus more on personal work this year, just to put less stress on me while I get my act together.

I apologize if this update is a bit all over the place. I just wanted to get some thoughts out and set some goals for myself. I promise, Project Volleyball is still going to be going. Plus, there may be more comics in the future. :3

It’s that time of year again! A time of good friends and good food! ^.=.^

Truth be told, this hasn’t been the best holiday season for me, which is why this journal is so late this year. Just a lot of things getting in the way of celebrating and continuing to get in the way. >.=.<

But regardless, I wanted to wish everyone a very food-filled and Merry Christmas and a big, fat Happy Holidays! ^.=.^

Now that Dinovember is done and dusted, I’m going back to work on Project Volleyball. I can’t guarantee when the next page/pages will be ready, but it will be the primary focus for me this month.

Hopefully the next page will be ready soon. Thank you all for bearing with me. ^.=.^

Quick little update, I am still working on my comic, Project Volleyball. I know it’s been a bit since the last page, but I promise you I haven’t give up on it.

Truth is, a lot happened last month that was completely out of my control, and I’ve been working on other pics and projects just to elevate my mood. But I promise, I’ll be working on it tomorrow, and HOPEFULLY post more of it soonish.

So, I just got the bad news… And I’m honestly at a loss for words.

I won’t sit here and say I knew Neer, personally… But I would be lying to myself if I didn’t say that I owe a lot to him.

It was because of Dragoneer that I was able to find this place to express myself and my interests in all things large without fear.

Heck, ALL of us owe him for fighting to keep this site running so furries would have a place to gather, be themselves, and make friends.

And for that… Thank you, Dragoneer.

May you find peace.

First off, HOLY COW! Thank you all again for all the wonderful birthday wishes the other day! You guys really made this fat gatorderg’s day! ^.=.^

Now is a good time as any to finally give a proper update what’s been going on here.

Truth be told, derg’s kinda been in a very iffy state since December last year. Just a lot has been on my mind, especially things I’ve been putting off or ignoring for a long time now. But don’t worry, I promise you guys I’m alright. ^.=.^

I’ve been taking small steps here and there. Recently, I’ve been doing a lot of reading. Mostly on how to make comics, and a lot of the do’s, don’ts, and some of the theory behind it. It’s been going great for the most part. The last book I read on how to write them was… Okay, but it was less informative and drier than I would have liked (At least to me… Which is sad because it was written by THE Stan Lee), and I still have one more on my shelf to go through. I’ve also, been putting what I’ve learned to the test and working on a short Digimon Furry comic as practice. So, expect that in the future! :3

The big thing is art maybe slow for the next couple of weeks, mostly because of trying to work the comic and the Summer heat. I’ll still try and work on stuff, but I want my main focus being getting that comic idea done, especially when the only time I might be able to work is at night when it’s not super hot. <.=.>

In terms of games, I finally bit the hook and got Splatoon 3. Been playing that a bit and getting back into the grove of Turf Wars. Finally sat down and played Brok the Investigator and got the Drummer ending. Need to play more of that. Also, got Monster Hunter Stories HD and Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door HD. Been trying to play RingFit more and get that ‘dad bod’ going. But finding time and motivation to do it has been nonexistent… >.=.>;;;

Honestly? I wanted this year to not only be the year of the dragon, but the year of the fat dragon for me, specifically. Just the year where I try to better myself physically, and as a person and artist. Progress on that has been really slow, but small steps before you can run, right? And hey! At least I’ll finally be replacing my old, scratched-up glasses soon, so that’s at least something! x3;

Sorry if this update has been a bit scatterbrained… Been trying to think of what to talk about for longer than I would like to admit, but felt like I needed to say something. xD;

Yep, it’s that time again! Birthday Derg time!~ ^.=.^

You know the drill at this point. No ice cream cake, frozen treat, pizza, or bread stick will be safe. Don’t try to hide them, I will find them. They will be nommed and added to this gatorderg’s belly~ l3

Not even the humid Summer heat will stop this bottomless pit on his quest to become the softest of dragons today! x3

I know I’ve said this in the past, but any comments, favorites, or follows are greatly appreciated by this big, orange fatso, even if I don’t reply or come to you directly. It warms this derg’s heart to know there are people out there that love what I do, and I’m very grateful of your support. ^.=.^

I want to also apologize for a severe lack of updates on my end. I promise I’ll get a proper update out eventually. >.=.>;;;

It’s that time of year again! Time for friends, family, and of course, FOOD! x3

Seeing as it’s now the first of December, I just wanted to wish everyone a great holiday season and hope it’s filled with happiness and cheer! ^.=.^

Normally, I like taking this month off from doodling, so I can have some more time to myself and relax for once. But… Well, honestly there are a few more things I want to work on. Things I couldn’t get around to last month and maybe some seasonal stuff, too! Really, I just want to work a bit more before the year’s up.

But yeah. Happy Holidays to you all! :3

A bit of a signal boost for  WolfGuy100

His job recently cut his hours, and now he doesn’t have enough to pay rent for the month.

Here’s his journal for more details: https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/10737959/

First off, I want to apologize to everyone on here and on discord for lack of replies over the last week. I honestly needed the time to process what happened, and it’s been rough on everyone here.

Next, I want to thank everyone who offered their thoughts and condolences. Thank you all.

Finally, in regards to doodling, over the next week I will try to get my fat rear in gear to get back to work.

Not much else to say. I hope everyone is doing well.

Today, we lost a wonderful family member: Our eldest dog, Rascal. Yesterday afternoon, his health took a drastic turn for the worst after seeming fine for most of the day. This morning, he was taken to the vet hospital, where he went quietly and peacefully…

I remember the day he first came into our lives, the pain still fresh from the lost of our previous dog before him. After an argument he had with a pole outside on the car port (and by argument, I mean the lovable doof rammed into it while exploring his new home), he immediately became a wonderfully addition to the family. He always like to cause trouble and be the ultimate terror of a dog, but he was also one of the sweetest and loving dogs you would ever have the pleasure to meet. Everyone who met him, loved him, and he loved them too. He was also very intelligent, despite calling him ‘our dumb butt’. He even helped me train Trip and Scout when the were still tiny puppies. He was almost like an actual father to them… Heck, the day we adopted them, Rascal was still able to chase them around the yard.

Even when I though I would lose him in 2021, due to a scare where his stomach needed to be pumped and we were afraid he wouldn’t survive the surgery, he managed to pull through and spend almost two more years with us. He even adjusted well to our new home when we finally moved and loved sitting outside on the back porch with mom.

But now he’s gone…

You’ll always be my bud-bud, Rascal. I know you’re in a better place now…

I wanted to say sorry for the very sporadic activity here and on Discord this Summer. Things have been… Well, hectic, for lack of a better word here.

I wish I could just blame it on just being busy, which is true. There’s been a lot going on here that has either kept me from doodling or being social, or drained me to the point I don’t have the motivation to do either. I also haven’t been in the best of headspaces lately with all that’s been going on.

I’m hoping now that Summer is starting to come to a close, everything will start slowing down a bit till Christmas. So, thank you all for bearing with me.

Just a friendly reminder to everyone out there, to be care when browsing the series of tubes we call ‘The Internet’.

Never, and I mean NEVER, click links you are unsure of or look suspicious. Even when the links come from people you know and trust.

If you have reason to believe your friend has been hacked, get in contact with them via other means to confirm that they were the ones who sent it.

I can’t stress this enough, because it pays to be cautious in this day and age.

You know the the drill at this point. No cake, no ice cream, nor tasty treat will be safe is day. All shall fill this derg belly~ l3

Joking aside, it’s hard to believe it’s already been yet ANOTHER year. Then again, a lot has happened, so it’s only natural it feels like it flew by. Regardless, here’s to many more! ^.=.^

My good friend  Carephrii trying to raise some extra cash, so he’s creating some adoptable characters to do so. Seriously, go check him out! :3

His latest adoptable can be found here:

https://www.furaffinity.net/view/52462575/

I know I’m not the most social dragon out there, but I do care about others. So, I hope everyone out there is doing fine and giving it their all. ^.=.^

I want to apologize again to everyone for my long absence, and thank everyone for being patient with me. Now that things have finally slowed down (hopefully… I think… maybe… fingers crossed), I can get back into at least some semblance of a routine. Art may still be a tad slow, but I will do my best to get out my usual one doodle a week.

Once again, thank you all for your patience, and here’s hoping for a brighter year. ^.=.^

I just wanted to give an update on what’s been going on over here, seeing as I’ve been rather quiet lately. ^.=.^;;;

I want to apologize again for the lack of art, as well as updates on what has been going on on my end of things. Still been trying trying to adjust to my new surrounding and trying to get back into a routine. That’s not to say that nothing has changed much since my last update. It’s been slow-going, but we’ve been doing our best to make this place a home. Still a lot of decorating and cleaning needs to be done… But we’re all doing what we can.

… I’m gonna level with you guys. I’ve honestly been trying to get this update out for weeks. Between anxiety, depression, and how slow things have been, I’ve been having a lot of trouble getting thoughts out. I know once I get back into the swing of things, everything will be better, I just need to power through. As for art, I still need a chair for my work station, and I hope I can get one soon. >.=.>;

What else have I been up to…? Oh, yeah! I’ve been playing Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition recently! Been enjoying replaying the main story before doing the extra story. Then I plan to go through Xenoblade 2: Torna and Xenoblade 2 again before moving on to Xenoblade 3. By then all the DLC should be out. Honestly, games have been helping me relax and adjust a bit, even if it hasn’t been putting me in a creative mood.

That’s basically all that’s been up with me lately. I hope everyone else is doing fine. ^.=.^

Gonna try and keep updated on what’s been going on here.

I’ve been starting to get more acclimated to my new surroundings. Not as stressed as I was last week. Talking with my mom and others has helped calm me down and get more situated. A lot still needs to be done, though.

Not the most lengthy update. Just wanted to let everyone know I’m still doing fine.

I wanted to make a little update about how things are going here in the new place.

So far, things have been iffy and slow-going. I still have a lot of mixed feeling about my new surroundings and there’s still a lot to do and fix up. Still a lot of things to move over and sort out as well. The dogs have been super stressed about their new environment, constantly barking and trying to run out the front door. On top of that, mom hurt herself during work, and I’ve been worried about her, especially since she had a major surgery earlier this year.

I’m not going to lie, with all the stress, changes, and things that need to get done, I’ve broken down more than once. Sleeping has been a pain, and I’ve been barely eating, save for dinner and a few snacks. I want to go into more detail about my thoughts on everything, but I don’t want to drag down the journal anymore than I have right now.

I promise that I’m doing okay and things are getting done. It’s just a lot all at once.