Alright. See those drawings over there? The ones I dare call good? Honestly, I hate all of them.

Of course, I am really happy with the result, but I'm not like the other artists out there: it takes half an eternity to get done with things my 14 year old friend could do in 3 hours (despite the fact that he has an established and unique style, with better quality). More than that, I don't have any kinds of fun while drawing. Since my coordination naturally isn't good enough, I find it extremely difficult and painful to get things right; I don't feel like I'm creating, I feel like I'm solving a puzzle.

I can't say I'm 100% done with art (since I have my amazing girlfriend to keep me up and running for my hopes and dreams), but I don't know if I'll come back in a LONG time.

Art is just too fucking hard when you're not a natural.
I'm sorry.

So yeah, I update my journals only once in an eternity.

I got a basic Intuos tablet around two months ago (as you may have noticed with my last artworks), which means I kinda leveled up! Kinda. I still suck at art, and I still take a lifetime to get some half-baked doodle done, but hey! I can use a hundred layers to support my artistic inferiority! Things are pretty easier now.

Sadly, without a screen in front of my pen, my shitty wrist skills make me even more upset. I guess it's time to start sketching on a paper and draw everything from the picture/scan.

Time to spend five years practicing before opening commissions \o/

Hey, everyone!

See that half-baked ref sheet over there? I made it especially for a raffle by my friend and her friend and I think you guys should totally check both of them out and get take a chance on their raffle! Here's the zelda to it: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/5381308/

Since I finally had a (really) decent Christmas for the first time in four years, I'd really love to spread my luck by simply shouting MERRY FUCKING CHRISTMAS to everyone around, and a FAN-FUCKING-TASTIC NEW YEAR, too! x3

Peace!

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NOTE TO -SOME- BRAZILIANS: (in English, to keep the pattern)
I respect everyone from around the world equally, such as the constantly growing circle of furries in my country, Brazil. But some furries from Brazil (and a few from other countries, too) have some disgusting and/or creepy manners, especially when they see that gayfurs sign up there. Please understand a thing: being homosexual does not mean I'm a rainbow-coloured butterfly soaked in a Viagra liquid of some sort. I'm no different from other - socially visible - people, and nor are you. We are a minority in Brazil, yes, but that doesn't mean we must go acting like a bitch and ask for sex when we find another person of our kind. In other words, that icon does not mean I will RP with you, or even talk to you if you start a conversation telling me the size of your penis (that actually happened to me... twice) or anything that shows you are rubbing your ass against my face. That'll get you blocked in minutes. "Oh, but this is being homophobic!" - no. You know what creates homophobia? Attitudes like that; attitudes that neglect the gay image and make everyone - spoiled or not - be neglected as well. It's okay and perfectly normal to be flamboyant, but not with a complete stranger. People from your circles will reach you, and you can search about them to see if they match your interests. This is not a hate thing - it's for everyone's safety. But keep your muzzle shut with me, pervert.

So I gotta link nayel-ie's raffle to see if I can win a fox tail! Probably not, but I gotta try, eh? Here you go: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/11745584/
Watch and fave the pic if you want trhe tail (and some awesome art, too)!

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So, uh, I have a ridiculous name...

...in both real life and in the fandom. But mainly in the fandom. I mean, seriously? A name like "Joethan Etraud" should be banned to hell, then refused and launched into a remote and obscure part of space.

So - implying I have enough watchers - could you help me find a new name for myself (as a character)? I'm tired of sounding so ridiculous. If you're good with names and want to help, please consider the following:
- I am a male anthro wolf;
- My story has some 'devilish' shit (something near the Shin Megami Tensei level) (yeah, that's cliché as fuck);
- I'm mostly a Nintendo gamer;
- Metroid is my favorite game series;
- Actually I'm obsessed with Metroid (and Samus' boobs);
- I like therian-related culture and info (which means those medieval-like names are great for me);
- I dig some nazi stuff (not the insane shit, of course);
- A good PC is always my best friend (cheaper than a girlfriend/boyfriend/whore);
- I don't like to act funny/silly too often;
- "Etraud" is my IRL last name spelled backwards.

I don't think that's enough info, but if you find me a good name for myself, I... uh... I'LL GIVE YOU A FULL, SHADED ARTWORK FOR FREE! You choose the theme and I'll do it!
I may not be the best artist, but I'm sure I'll do my best for the one who changed my terrible image.

PS.: It takes way too long for me to make something worth seeing. Mostly because a 3DS makes drawing way too hard and I'm really lazy. So be (really) patient, Mr. Winner.

RULES:
- Just give me a name and explain it.
- Consider a surname.
- You can give me as many names as you want, as long as you think they're fit.
- You don't need to use all the info above, just use one or two as a base.
- If one person gives me a good name and other gives me a better surname than the other, who gave the good surname will get a full-body sketch or a full painting of their character's head and who gave the main name will get the main prize (I'm not lazy, nor neglecting anyone... or surnames. I just don't have enough time, okay?).

I'll see if it fits and announce the winner (implying anyone will ever comment here). I'll leave this up till I find a good response (which is a really long time) but I won't make a complete choice till Oct. 20th.

Thank you for reading this crap. Sumbit your names and cross your fingers!

My last drawings have been a total crap. I know, you don't need to tell me. In the vast world of FurAffinity, there's no place for losers with cheap pencil drawings like mine. But, seriously, I'll try and get something to make me more than a useless watcher.

No promises intended here. Just a lot of shame.

And with training I mean sit at the bottom of the class and pass the Math class drawing. I'm already screwed on Math anyway, so potato.

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Why am I writing this, again? Oh, yeah, free space. I wonder what's for dinner...

My great friend  HazzyFox was helping me to find a Free Art for my fursona after I gave up on being an artist and wasted all of my money. I have found this awesome artist,  niccals, who has opened a raffle for a free art. I have even done my first upload with a (retarded) reference of Joey, my main character. I hope I'm lucky enough!

The contest is here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4083655/