(Copy/paste from my tumblr posted 10 days ago) :

http://33.media.tumblr.com/47f84254.....sq1o3_1280.jpg

For so long I drawed with a mouse on Gimp. As much as I enjoy drawing with it, after 6 years I feel like I reach my limits. I can’t progress anymore as fast as I would like to. I keep using some tweaks I made on my own to make my mouse do what a pen would do super easily. Like hair. I can’t draw it as detailled as I would like too. I can’t make perfect curves like I do on paper. It’s so annoying ! I know I can do way better than this !

When I first got into digital drawing I tried a graphic tablet from a cheapobrand but quickly ditched it. I simply hated it. It was a mere piece of plastic not responsive at all with a plain pen.

This time it’s different. I have a very bad artblock since months mostly due to not getting better. I currently hate everything I draw. I’m not able to put on a canvas what I have in mind anymore and it truly makes you feel terrible when you live to draw. As I was looking to give a second chance to this drawing tool, I was lucky enough to grab this beauty on an Amazon “Today’s deal” ! 40% off, It’s just like the web merchant heard my struggle. :D It’s exactly the size and the model I was planning to buy after reading many reviews. It’s awesome !

Speaking about size, I didn’t except it to be this big for a medium sized tablet. Compared to my keyboard it’s huuuuuuuuuuuuuge ! But it’s great. As I have a 24” screen, the tablet to screen ratio is very good.

The feeling is so different from the ones I tried before. I don’t feel confused at all about keeping the focus on the screen and not my hands. I can rest my palm on the tablet without messing up my work. I still need a bit of practice, but I’m sure I will be able to make better drawings once I get used to it ! (yeah I still feel like using my mouse for some stuff but oh well at least I’m able to work on details now !)

People weren’t wrong about Wacom, they really make high quality products. ♥ I can’t wait to start my next drawing with it ! It may not be good but at least I will be able to finish it this time before exploding !

Update : I have only drew humans so far with it so I haven't posted any new drawing here but you can see the results on my DA.

I've been closed for quite long now. I will probably be open again for headshots in December. Note me if interested. (Might take extra busts or fullbodies depending of your character design.)

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I'm holding a contest to win free art over my strawberriesfurs group : http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5104626/ Wanna try your luck ?

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Hello ~~
So I'm getting a new computer in September, I simply can't wait ! I'm currently drawing on the familial one and I'm kinda killing it with my games and loooooong gimp sessions. XD
Especially this poor mouse that has been following me during 6 long years of drawings....

I had a laptop but I killed it as well, motherboard burned. << No more brand comps for me. They are too fragile for their cost and my use.

So this time, I'll choose the build myself, to have a true multitasking and gaming computer... I came up with this :

Case : NZXT Phantom (White/red) (4 fans included (200mm, 120mmx3) I'm adding another 140mm on front)
Processor : Intel Core i7-4770K(3.4 GHz)
Cooling : Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo
Motherboard : MSI Z87-G45 GAMING
HD : Seagate barracuda 1 To SATA 6Gb/s 64 Mo
SSD : Samsung 128 go
RAM : G.Skill Sniper 16 Go (2 x 8 Go) DDR3 1600 MHz CL9
Graphics : Sapphire Vapor X HD 7970 GHz Edition 3 Go
Screen : Asus 24" LED - VE248H

I didn't put the power there because it's a french brand that no one knows about. I choosed a 650w one. Is it enough ?

What do you think guys ?
(JSDFKOHKOP I love this PC case beautiful with a lot of space.)

PS : Let's joke a bit, this is what I am currently playing with haha : http://gdgt.com/acer/aspire/x3200/specs/ I can't play any MMO in other graphic settings than low. *sob sob*

Thanks for helping if anyone there knows a bit about computers !

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NVM

Back to buisness !
Prices & info : http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10909769/

I -  arlesey Refsheet (20%)
II-  shycolour x2 headshots (awaiting payement)
III-  meorahedva couple halfbody (Pending)

First come first served. ~~ Beside refsheets, payement must be provided BEFORE I start the drawing. Thanks for your understanding.

Hey I'm back from my training period aboard.

As you can see I updated my commission prices. I'm way cheaper now but the quality stay the same.

Headshot : 5 $/3€
Halfbody : 7$/5€
Fullbody : 10$/8€

As well I'm offering 10 $ chibi ref commission. Please grab one, I start cheap but the price for those might go up.

Here a sample : http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/18.....frontcopie.png

Each come with a back and front view + 1 headshot.

Cheers

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I'm leaving next week to a training period in London. I'll stay there in a host family till' 21th june.

I don't know if I will have easy access to the internet or be able to draw my usual digital art (I'm bringing my PC tablet... Might be an occasion to start drawing on this strange medium... I'll miss GIMP and my mouse ;_; *sob* *sob*) I might get pretty busy there.

If I get slow to answer to my notes and skype, no more wonders ! :3 I'm sorry for the unconvenience in advance. Commissions, trades and requests will be closed until I'm back.

I hope to improve my English this way, I'm so bad... >_< I'll work at a hotel, customers will be afraid of my disastrous french accent waaaaah ! T_T And I feel like I'll get lost in the city every 5 minutes... D8 On the other hand, I think it will be a good experience in the end... That's far from the first time I've been to a foreign country, but I've never been to England before...

Anyway... Thanks for reading ! See ya ! <3

Hey everyone ! <3

As many other people right now I'll be slowly moving to Weasyl which is in open beta : https://www.weasyl.com/.
IMHO the interface is way better and have very nice features. (And as many of my favorite artists have quit FA for Weasyl because of drama, it will be easier to follow them there).

You can find me there under the username of Nine : https://www.weasyl.com/profile/nine (Gaaaah Why must "IX" must have been alreaaady uuuuuuused ! )

I may still post art here for sometimes... But you better follow me there !

And please if you are on Weasyl as well post your username in this journal comments or note me !
Thank you for reading. Have a nice day ~~