Hi everyone, I'm still around, just been super busy and may or may not be a frozen ice block (summer please come soon)... I'm going to try and upload a bunch of older pieces of artwork and stuff that I havn't gotten around to for a number of years in the hopes that it might inspire me to do more since all I seem to be doing is studying and procrastinating everything D:

Also, if you can post a random animal in the comments below I'll randomly pick a few to make some hybrid animals (there, now I have to draw things!!!)

OK so I managed to make it out to Fur Eh and it was excellent! I left right after work on Wednesday and unfortunately promptly came down with a cold or something. That kinda sucked since I lost my voice and it was hard to talk to people and be heard over all the noise, but I didn't let it bother me too much and still had a great time.

The theme was great. It was an excellent theme to follow along with and the convention also did a really great job with the decorations and themeing of panels and such. I really enjoyed the village atmosphere and decorations in the dealers den, and the great hall set up for the opening ceremonies was great. I liked the idea of the houses, but was a little disappointed that I ended up in my last choice for house, but I kinda expected that XD Besides, it worked out in the end since we won the house cup.

My Birthday was also on the Friday so  dragon_creature got an excellent TARDIS/Dalek cake for me.

So, I meant to put something up earlier but forgot/ran out of time and I figured I should probably let everyone know what's up. I moved to the the prairies, brrr, for school. It's a four year program with an immense workload, but I'm so glad I'm finally following my dreams. This of course threw a wrench into my convention/art plans and that's why I'm not at Vancoufur this year and have been sort of quiet lately. I'm also still working on wings/tail for the incredibly patient Swandog.

Vancoufur was great. I shared a table with  Sushidragon again and had lots of fun with my new game: hybrid animal sketches where you rolled 2 d20's to select two animals. I did about 20 of these guys and I do intend to do more in the future. I had some new grid cubes this year which gave me lots more space to play with, but I think I need to come up with a better way of arranging things on the cubes. I loved all the awesome scenery and decorations for the con, although I'm sad I missed getting my photo at the photobooth :(

Furnal Equinox was also pretty cool. Firstly, it was awesome seeing all the things that had the new logo on them, and secondly, I really enjoyed the supersponsor game with the decoder rings. I was disappointed that they cut out the sponsor's lounge though, especially after how amazing it was last year. My photos are posted here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/13021.....57664215012294

Thanks to everyone I met and chatted with at both cons, you make everything worth it! I'm also going to try and post more things, including a bunch of backlogged stuff over the next few days/weeks.

So  Howloween was a lot of fun! I really enjoy this little mini-con because it has lots of fun games throughout the day and candy... so so much candy! I ended up suiting for most of the time and also joined in on the bowling the day after. Many thanks to  aphinity for putting this together each year!

The fursuit games were interesting, I ended up getting crushed under a pile of fursuiters during the ball collecting game which ripped the entire left side of my beak out of my head, but luckily that was right before the half time break and I was able to run back to the fursuit lounge, whip out a glue gun, and glue it all back together in time for the musical chairs. Musical chairs was actually quite fun because with luck, I actually ended up in the final two ending in an epic bird battle between  dragon_creature and myself. If anyone has footage or photos, I'd love to see!

Also,  Errol_the_dragon and I organized a miniature city as a decoration/photoshoot as the theme was giant monsters. Here's a photo of the city all set up: https://flic.kr/p/AUusfS Special thanks to:  dragon_creature,  Univaded_Fox, JimFox, and NotPC for coming over and helping with the construction, and  professor_whovianart and some of the other decorating volunteers for helping set up the city at the hotel.

So I've been kind-of silent lately because I've been super busy! I've been working on a wing/tail commission for  Swandog of  Sayh's awesome Osprey character Lett: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17349753/

I've started a Twitter account: https://twitter.com/KeianzaGryph where I've been posting in progress shots and updates as I've been working on things. I do have a bit of a tutorial for my wings on my website here: http://silvermoondragon.exofire.net.....als/Wings.html but man is it and everything else on there out of date... I intend to update it one day but I just haven't had time, for now Twitter seems to be working.

Rainfurrest! I was going to be there yesterday, but I got invited to an avian pathology conference on Friday/Saturday(which is sort of a one time opportunity) so I'll be going to that and then I will be venturing into the wilds of the USA alone(thank goodness for GPS!) to meet up with Errol and Sora to bird around and have some fun!

Oh, and I'll have a table at Vancoufur again, more info on that later!

Well, Fur-Eh was a blast. I entered the masquerade and won first in the novice category(although I was the only entrant in that category). It was fun hanging around with people and forming a bird flock during the parade. I didn't really take any photos, but I got  borealisaurora to take some photos of us birds hanging out on the rocks: https://www.flickr.com/photos/13021.....57652818283562

Well, I'm finally getting around to this post! FE was a blast. It had been two years since the last time I'd been to FE and things were certainly much bigger and better than last time!

First of all, it was great seeing people I hadn't seen for many years, and meeting new people. Wandering around in suit and chatting with people was just awesome. Thanks to everyone who I chatted with, everyone who stopped to get a photo, and to everyone who was there. I'm not going to list specific people because I'm sure I'll forget a bunch!

Secondly, the sponsors lounge was just incredible! It has gone from just a few bowls of chips and some pop to chicken strips, coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, rice crispie squares, you name it! Seriously, every con should do this and they would get so many more sponsors!

And lastly, the new FE logo. I never though I'd end up winning the logo contest when I submitted my entry, and am just so amazed that it ended up being good enough to win. I was so nervous standing up and having everyone looking at me, but seeing it up on the screen during the closing ceremonies was just surreal.


I've posted the best of my photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/13021.....7649079009744/

Vancoufur was excellent! This was my first time doing a table in the dealers den and it was awesome. Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by to chat and especially those who commissioned me! I certainly learned quite a bit about running a table, and I apologize to those I wasn't able to finish before you left (I'll have a little extra something for you in the mail).

I am currently driving across the country to Toronto for Furnal Equinox(hopefully arriving on Friday), but as soon as I get back home, I'll start working my way through my list of at home commissions:

Solari - traditional badge
Jerome Fox - traditional badge
Lazurith - digital badge
Izuroo - EL badge with art

My first conventions of the year will be Vancoufur and then Furnal Equinox the following weekend. At Vancoufur, I'll be sharing a dealers table with  Sushidragon I'm super excited as this will be the first time I'll have a table at a convention so please come by and say hi! I'm also super excited to be making my way back to Toronto for Furnal Equinox once again and depending on how Vancoufur goes, I might try the artist's alley.

I'm not 100% sure how many custom badges I'll be able to do at the con so if anyone is interested in pre-ordering something, I'll throw in a free sketch.
- Neon Sign Badges $30 for just EL wire or $40 with art
- Badge Charms $20, includes leather feather
- Badges $15
If you're not going to be at either convention but would still like a badge you're welcome to order something and still get a free sketch with it, but I would like to use it as an example for my table and I'll send it to you after the con.

Well, Halloween night we went downtown in suit.  Aleria did an excellent job of organizing everyone and keeping us all from getting separated. It was an awesome experience, so many people, so many costumes, and so many selfies XD I think the coolest things I saw was the guy wearing a Groot costume, and this crazy bagpipe guy on stilts, and the weirdest thing I got called was a panda :/ I forgot the harness for my wings so I had to go with the talons instead, but in the end that was probably a good thing since it there wasn't really enough room to spread my wings anyway. Unfortunately after I redid the upper beak, the ventilation inside wasn't as good as before so my eyes were pretty much fogged up the entire time, but I still had a great time and I can't wait until next year.

Also, I'll be at  Howloween next weekend, so I'm looking forward to that.

The dances were fun, the charity was awesome, (especially the panels they hosted and the animals they brought, yay for the dancing Macaw and the laughing Kookaburra!) and it was great seeing everyone again as well as meeting some new people. I got some excellent suggestions, ideas, and inspirations for improving my suit that I'll hopefully be able to find the time to complete. We collected an awesome flock of birds for the parade and managed to stay together, and the bird party that night was awesome. I'm still recovering from lack of sleep and the jolt of back to work again, but all and all it was great and I'd do it all again!

Thanks everyone for an awesome weekend!

What days are you going to be there?
Thursday, hopefully in the afternoon if traffic is good, and I will be staying until Sunday.

Where are you staying?
The overflow hotel, the Clarion

Who will you be rooming with?
 Errol_the_dragon, Tessa(the dog), and  malikaiwolf

Who will you hang out with during the convention?
I will be joining the flock: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14464797/
oh and I may also be seen with  Errol_the_dragon,  malikaiwolf, and anyone else who would be interested in hanging out with me.

How can I find you?
Look for a black and white gryphon.

If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Say hi, or call out my name. I'm kind of bad with faces so you may have to introduce yourself again... Sorry in advance!

Will you be suiting?
Yes, as Keianza with a few upgrades.

Can I take your picture?
In suit, please do, and show me the pictures if you can! I'd love to see them!

Can I talk to you?
Please do! I'm probably to shy to initiate a conversation myself.

Can I touch you?
Uh... Ask first. I may do hugs in suit if you really want and tapping is ok if you need to get my attention.

Are you nice?
Yes but I can be a little shy and I'm really bad at remembering faces. Also, if I don't respond at the dances it's probably because I can't see/hear very well in my suit, you practically have to yell in my face.

Will you be going to parties?
Maybe if I get invited?

Do you do free art?
I might do some if I get asked early enough at the con, I'd like to see how I can manage art time with convention time.

What’s your goal(s) for the con this year?
To have fun and meet new people.

Hope to see some of you there! If you have any other questions, ask away!

Had a great trip to Edmonton and Fur Eh again this year. The new hotel was pretty neat with the decor in the lounge, as well as the water wall and fireplace. I volunteered with set up Thursday night, attended a bunch of panels and the dances throughout the weekend, explored some of the dog parks in Edmonton, and met some great new people. I really enjoyed the pirate theme, and I won the fursuit costume contest, which was super awesome!

Thanks to everyone I met and talked to at the con, and hopefully I'll see you all again next year!

Where are you staying?
At the con hotel, the Sawridge Inn

What day are you going to be there?
Will be arriving Wednesday, leaving Monday

Who will you hang out with during the convention?
 Errol_the_dragon and anyone else who wants to hang out with me.

How can I find you?
Look for a black and white gryphon in pirate gear. I'll probably be attending panels, wandering around, or at the dances.

If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Say hi, or call out my name. I'm kind of bad with faces so you may have to introduce yourself again...

Will you be suiting?
Yes, as Keianza and dressed as a pirate!

Do you have an artist table?
No, maybe some day

What’s your goal(s) for the con this year?
To have fun and meet new people.


Can I talk to you?
Please! I'm probably to shy to initiate conversation myself.

Can I touch you?
Uh... Ask first. I may do hugs in suit if you really want.

Can I take your picture?
In suit, please do, and show me the pictures if you can, I'd love to see!

Do you do free art?
It depends, but it can't hurt to ask.

Are you nice?
Yes but I can be a little shy and really bad at remembering faces.


Hope to see some of you there! If you have any other questions, ask away!

Had a great time at Vancoufur this weekend! It was nice to meet people again and chat with some new ones.

My next convention will be Fur-Eh in Edmonton this May, hopefully I'll see some of you there.

Where are you staying?
At  Errol_the_dragon's place

What day are you going to be there?
Definitely Friday-Sunday, but I may pop by on Thursday if I can find the time.

Who will you hang out with during the convention?
 Errol_the_dragon and anyone else who wants to hang out with me.

How can I find you?
Look for a black and white gryphon. I'll probably be attending panels, wandering around, or at the dances.

If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Say hi, or call out my name. I'm kind of bad with faces so you may have to introduce yourself again...

Will you be suiting?
Yes, as Keianza

Do you have an artist table?
No, maybe some day

What’s your goal(s) for the con this year?
To have fun and meet new people.


Can I talk to you?
Please! I'm probably to shy to initiate conversation myself.

Can I touch you?
Uh... Ask first. I may do hugs in suit if you really want.

Can I take your picture?
In suit, please do, and show me the pictures if you can!

Do you do free art?
It depends, but it can't hurt to ask.

Are you nice?
Yes but I can be a little shy and really bad at remembering faces.


Hope to see some of you there! If you have any other questions, ask away!

In-Progress Commissions:
no major ones at the moment

Finished Commissions:
/ - osprey wings and tail
Solari - traditional badge
Jerome Fox - traditional badge
/ - digital badge
/ - EL badge with art
- reference sheet

Well, I had a great time at Rainfurrest! It was the biggest convention I've ever been to. I met a lot of new people, and I loved how pet friendly the convention was. Lots of great panels, although I wish I could have made it to more(or split myself into two to attend those occurring at the same time).

I'll post a picture of my completed bodysuit hopefully this weekend

Where are you staying?
The Red Lion Hotel

What day are you getting there?
Thursday, hopefully in the afternoon if traffic is good.

Who will you be rooming with?
 Errol_the_dragon and Tessa(the doggy)

Who will you hang out with during the convention?
 Errol_the_dragon and hopefully some other birds I will come across.

Will you be suiting?
Yes! Finally got the fullsuit finished and I'm super excited to wear it around!

Do you do free art?
It depends, but it can't hurt to ask.

Can I talk to you?
Please! I'm probably to shy to initiate conversation myself.

Can I touch you?
Uh... Ask first. I may do hugs in suit if you really want.

How can I find you?
Look for a black and white gryphon.

Can I visit your room?
Well, it's kinda far from the convention and will contain a large dog...

Are you nice?
Yes but I'm also shy.

Do you have an artist table?
No, maybe some day

Will you be going to parties?
Probably not, I never hear about them...

Will you be performing?
What do you mean by performing? I'll be in suit, but I run away from stages.

If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Say hi, or call out my name.

What/where will you be eating?
No idea!

Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
Maybe? Depends on the situation

Can I draw in your sketchbook?
I guess, although I don't always carry it around with me. If you ask though, I can show you

Can I take your picture?
In suit, please do, and show me the pictures if you can!

What’s your goal(s) for the con this year?
To have fun and meet new people.

Hope to see some of you there! If you have any other questions you want to ask, I can see about answering them...

Results
We had enough entries for two headshots, so our winners are:
-  ilbv
-  CutiePawsFoxx
Congratulations you two, I'll hopefully have your headshots done in the next few days

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Interested in a free headshot of your character? I'm going to be holding a raffle for one, maybe two (if we get enough entries) headshots.

Here is some more information and the rules:
- To enter, just post a comment below with a reference of your character
- Headshots will be either traditional media or digital (let me know which in your comment)
- If done in traditional media, you will just get the scanned image (unless you happen to be going to a convention I'll be at and I can bring it for you)
- If you post a journal about the raffle, you can have a second ticket (more chance to win)
- The raffle will be open for one week (Ending August 8th, noon PST)

Examples:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11238460/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11140118/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10955708/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10946954/

Had an awesome time in Edmonton at Fur Eh! this past weekend. It was a smaller convention but still fun, and a great chance to check out Edmonton at the same time.

Finally have some time to write something. Vancoufur was awesome! Thanks to everyone who said hi, it definitely makes the convention so much more interesting. I wish there had been a few more panels to go to, but the dances were super fun.

I wish I could have made it out to Furnal Equinox this weekend, but I just didn't have time with work.

Had another awesome convention at FE. It was great meeting people again and even some new people.

So Furnal Equinox was my first Furry convention I've ever been to and I had way more fun than I expected! You guys are all so friendly! I learned quite a bit at the con with all the panels and seeing all the other fursuiters.

If you were at the con, I was the white Gryphon with the badge name silvermoondragon.

I put up some of my pictures from the con in the Furnal Equinox gallery here.