WIP by  ribbonfemale : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExE.....ature=youtu.be

"Grin and bare it."

So the most-viewed piece in my gallery is now Playgirl XXX (Inflation) at 484 views, and most-faved is tied between Playgirl XXX (Magic Snake) and Wile E. Catches Roadrunner! at 18 each.

Clearly Playgirl is my most popular playgirl, just ahead of mainstay Miko and other favorites like Belle, Busty Bitch, Busty Girl, and Asola (Asola gains very high views on her pinups).

Made by the wonderful  potionmastercernun, for a very affordable price! I highly recommend PMC to anyone looking for quality work. =)

http://www.furaffinity.net/user/pot.....nmastercernun/

- KL

Beauty and the Beast: Highly faithful adaptation of the original animation. Don't expect to see a reinvention, which is not altogether a bad thing (although critics might disagree). Very, very well done, if somewhat rushed and kooky in parts. 8/10.

Smurfs: Very good adaptation of the TV series. Enjoyable even for older audiences, provided you don't expect to see a masterpiece. Probably best enjoyed while younger or while high, though. Ends faster than it starts, but neither does it start slow; decently well paced. Exquisite animation and imagination. Good voice acting performances all around, given the script. Not the best animated offering of the year, but not terrible, either. A very good, self-contained story that doesn't try to do more than it's capable of, which is good. 6/10.

Time for more reviews...

Logan: As advertised. All I can really say is, it's a cinematic film masquerading as an action movie; more like a classic drama than an action film. 9/10.

Power Rangers: While it necessarily has some kooky and rushed expositionary moments, it paces well and keeps the story moving. It is likely best enjoyed by fans of the original series, as it does enough to didferentiate itself from the TV show while also staying true to the original material. It also has numerous references and odes to the series that are best enjoyed by longtime fans. The stinger was a very nice, funny nod to the series. In all, don't expect to see Deadpool, as it still panders to a young teen audience, while also adding just enough of a mature edge to make it enjoyable by teens and older audiences, particularly the original series' fans, which it seems to most heavily rely on to market it. 7/10.

And it just might have been our best yet! We hit a final guest number of over 3,300, putting us squarely in the top six globally and among the largest in all the lands... With no sign of slowing down yet. We even raised a jaw-dropping $23,000 for CARE! With our move to the Hyatt Regency at Reunion next year, we look to achieve even bigger and better things going forward... May 2018 blow everyone away!

See y'all next year at TFF 2018,

- KL Sanchez

"You smell of bankruptcy, depression, and awkward sex!"

You all know it's true.

It's just around the corner, so if you plan to attend TFF 2017, remember to preregister to save yourself some time in line! And of course, be sure to book yourself a room while you're at it, unless you plan to sleep in the parking lot (P.S.: please don't sleep in the parking lot).

...And to all a good fap. ;)

The first of what I hope to be a lil' Christmas burst of gift arts is up: The Hush Puppy, which I managed to finish in time as an early Christmas gift art for  wyntersun and  ruckforderungreich

Inspired because the move felt too appropriate for Wynter and because it amused me, it was originally supposed to be for Wynter, but then I had a thought to add Diamond in, too, because Boobs. I mean because she's totally a fair and balanced ref. Yeah...

Got a few more on the way. Stay 'tooned.

...Obviously. Nothing really noteworthy to say other than that. Working too many jobs, but that's not new for me. Don't actually mind the ones I have now (this is new for me), just wish I could get more hours and more pay out of them.

Still write, just not as much anymore. Wish I had more time and energy for it. I feel lazy as a result.

Still paint (obviously), just not at a very high volume.

"What else is new?"

Touché, voice in the back row.

I do wish I had more time for my projects, though. Very little progress on finishing the editing for Blood Witch. Same with Gaia. The ideas I have just aren't getting to electronic paper. Progress on my third novel, "Michelle", has halted, though I have no shortage of ideas of where to go with it (mostly because the convenience of how I was writing it has dried up due to changing jobs).

Progress on new material for Pathfinder comes along here and there, though. It's fitful, but I'm getting much closer to having that ready to pass in front of Paizo's nose. We'll see where that goes when the time comes. Probably going to try and publish Michelle and Gaia through a fur publisher, see what happens.

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One thing I would like to do is put together a "roster" book sometime of my playgirls. Kind of overdue. I do wish I could have the time and inspiration to put out more arts of them... some of the girls, like Angelina, Misty, and Office Gal, are long overdue. Certainly no Busty Girl pieces in forever. She and Censor Lady used to be such staples.

(Shrug) But what can you do?

In a word: fantastic. And no, that's not a reference to the upcoming Fantastic Four film.

The cast in Age of Ultron is simply outstanding, beginning with a simply scene-stealing performance in every way from James Spader as Ultron; from voicing him to providing the motion capture. As with Kevin Bacon in X Men: First Class, he has a certain air of swagger about him, but also a certain unpredictability in his movements and a quirkiness about him that is simply perfect for Ultron's uncertain, unbalanced nature. In every way he captures the essence of an emerging intelligence trying to make sense of an illogical, imperfect world, and constantly at odds with himself, particularly in the jerky, unsure manner in which he moves.

Aside from that, the Chrises - Hemsworth and Evans - are, as usual, fantastic as Thor and Cap, respectively. They, too, tend to steal scenes - sometimes from each other - and are the dueling guitarists to Downey's eccentic frontman; all three playing off another to create a Big Three amongst a team of personalities that just works. It would be fair to say that such chemistry hasn't been had since Shatner, Nimoy, and Kelley in Star Trek. I'll leave the details to others to find out, but between them they have most of the movie's funniest lines and moments, with Paul Bettany bringing surprising charisma to his role... and one of the film's best lines near the end.

The B story - the love story - helps drive the movie, and in no way detracts from it; in fact, it even provides some character development and tension as it moves along.

The action is, to be expected, stellar, and some of the best-choreographed of the series, even if some parts of it are so clearly CGI that it can become distracting.

If there are any complaints at all, it could be that Fury and Hill are underutilized, and it might have been nice to see more of Warmachine and Falcon, but such is the manner of ensemble casts; there's only so much screen time to go around. Personally, I'd like to see a Fury film at some point.

Overall grade: A+ (95+) and why haven't you already seen it?

What would be the most excruciating thing ever?

Blowjob by a feline fur. "Why?" Two words: sandpaper tongue.

How many furs does it take to refill a stapler?

Two. Because one quit the fandom.

The letter came in the mail today: The Blood Witch is officially registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. (thumbup)

Now if I could just get it edited to where it's publishable...

For the writers out there: do you ever find your thoughts dominated by a particular character or story of yours, such that they always find a way into your stream of consciousness?

For me, it's Sina. Even when I try not to think about the story series or her for a couple days, inevitably a song will come on the radio or in my head that leads me back to her, and then to the story. I'm honestly a bit stuck on the story at the moment - I've got some ideas for restructuring the first book and the second as I'm writing it, but I want to ruminate on them a bit longer before I put them to paper - but no matter what I do she winds up in my thoughts. Whether it's a scene that unfolds in my mind's eye, or a possible art piece that usually doesn't find its way to layouts, she sneaks in there one way or another. Sometimes it's even just a scene from the books that plays back out again, even though I've read and rewrote them half a dozen times already.

Songs/Albums that always remind me of her:

Страх (Fear) by Hackmesser (the Hell scenes)
Isän Kädestä (By Father's Hand) by Ruoska (her journey through the stories)
Deform's entire EP DEFORMократия (the Hell scenes)
Fremdkörper (Strange Body) by Maerzfeld (the Hell scenes)

I don't think any particular character or story has consumed me this thoroughly before. In fact, I'd be lying if I said she didn't actually change the way I look at a lot of things now, she's affected me that much on a personal level. I think I just need to find a way to write all these books and get them out of the way, or I just won't be able to focus on any of my other projects.

Praise the Lawd Awmighty! After half a year of kicking them all around, all my bills are finally back up to date. Well, except my tax bill which is just gonna have to wait... screw you, IRS, screw you very much.

Firstly, an announcement: until further notice, I am no longer taking commissions. But moving on...

This week's "review": The Book of Life.

The voice acting in this work was excellent, and the animation - though not Pixar or even Dreamworks quality - was also excellent. The story was very offbeat, and more humorous than expected, as well as deep and provocative. Certainly one of the more original works I've seen so far, though it's also possible that it's based on an earlier story I haven't heard of yet. The trend certainly seems to be towards extremes in mainstream moviemaking: either your villains are redeemable and eventually do come around to the good side, or the movie is bleak and the bad guys make things totally miserable on everyone before dying in a fire (and possibly killing more than half the cast in the process). Very little middle ground.

Still, it was a very lighthearted, funny, and entertaining film. "What is it with Mexicans and death?!"

My rating: 8 for 10, well recommended. Your money won't be poorly spent.

Dunno if this'll end up being a regular thing, but a shout-out to  danymvg, who faved a pic of mine. This is more to bring attention to a young artist who's likely to make a name for themself in the future.

In this case, at only 16, this kid's better than I ever was. I mean, damn. =O Keep an eye on 'im and remember that artists feed on compliments and water. Or is that women...?

Head on over to Scraps to view it here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14480098/

Under Mature content protection. More is explained in the post, but it's the product of many weeks of work collecting every last art piece I've ever done that I could salvage, except for Charlie Sev, the Jack fanworks, and private commissions.

If you're curious, that is.

Expendables 3

* The best storyline by far of the three films, and the most thorough character development.

* Incredible action sequences and FX, though that's to be expected of a modern, big-budget action film. Some say the action is way over-the-top, but hey, it's a throwback to 80's shoot-em-ups; it's supposed to be. If anything, it's far from boring by way of action.

* Among the most fun part of the film, as with Expendables 2, is waiting for Arnold to drop one of his famous lines. Hell, Arnold is the quintessential action hero, it's only appropriate that he steal a few scenes here and there. "You're still an idiot!" "I lied." "C'mon, let's get to the choppa!"

* Disappointing that Church didn't make an appearance, but seeing as he was probably filming Sin City 2 at the time, it's understandable. Perhaps he'll reappear in Expendables 4, which I believe is currently rumored to be in development, or in the earliest stages of planning; spoiler alert, Pierce Brosnan is rumored to be on deck for Ex4... I wonder if it'll be as a British secret agent or the villain.

* Speaking of villains, Mel Gibson is fantastic as the heavy, giving his usual eclectic, almost psychotically energetic performance. And he had more than a few badass moments, staying one step of them ahead almost all the way through until he underestimates their ability at the end (predictably).

* Harrison Ford had a few great quotes and a couple moments of badassery.

* The film could stand to spread around the great fight moments, though; Jet Li didn't get to showcase his skills much in this one, nor did Snipes get to bust out his kung fu that often. Most of the heroes spend more time shooting guns than beating baddies up the old-fashioned way.

* Antonio Banderas is hilarious and awesome all at once in Ex3; his fight scenes near the end were among the most badass in the film. Ronda Rousey (sp?) was similarly awesome in her fight scenes, short as they were. Of the others who had great fight moments were Stallone, Gibson, Lutz (as Smiley), Gunnar and Toll Road driving a fuckin' tank, Ford in the chopper (couldn't tell if it was an Apache), and Snipes and Christmas each being short and brutally to the point.

* Snipes turns in a great performance in his few moments, being energetic and whimsically unusual in the way his character conducts himself... as if he's this close to snapping a wire at any moment. Reminiscent of Demolition Man and Blade, but a bit closer to that edge of oddness without going over.

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars. Well worth the money, and looking forward to Ex4.

Caught a triple-feature last night of Hercules, Guardians, and TMNT back to back to back, and here's my takeaways on each of them:

Hercules:

1) They did an excellent job modifying the story in a plausible manner; can't say much more about it, though, without giving spoilers.

2) Incredible fight and battle choreography, but that's to be expected of modern action films.

3) The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) has really grown as an actor; he really fell into the role and played it consistently.

4) Great humor throughout that seemed to go subtly unnoticed by the audience... that or they were an exceedingly and unusually polite bunch.

5) Ian McShane did an awesome job as the seer, and Rufus Sewell (of A Knight's Tale fame, if I'm not mistaken) again was excellent in his role. In fact, the acting by the main featured cast was excellent throughout, although McShane is possibly one of my more favorite actors, now: his delivery is always just plain spot-on, and I love that gravelly tone to his voice - it really adds a lot of character to his... eh, characters.

Overall: 3.5 to 4 out of 5 stars, but trending towards 3.

Guardians of the Galaxy

1) Although subject to some usual superhero flick stereotypes (antihero makes good, hero gets the hot chick, backstabbing villain, etc.), very well put together from a story standpoint, tightly paced, and well-designed characters and script.

2) Yondu is a fuckin' badass. And the moment he showed up and Rooker started jabbering in that cowboy voice I loved the character; easily one of my more favorite characters of the film.

3) Lee Pace was fantastic as Ronan. His presence, mannerisms, and even that rumbling basso voice were all perfect for the role. They also executed the character well, with superhuman strength and a casual brutality about him that made him menacing even when he was simply standing around.

4) Thanos didn't appear much, but he was done quite perfectly: doesn't lift a finger, but you know he has all the power to simply level anyone who disobeys him. A very menacing, looming presence in his short time on screen. Curiously, Thanos is completely uncredited, except on IMDB.

5) I still remember Dave Bautista (then Batista) from his WWE days, and it's nice to see that he's also grown as an actor; he was excellent as Drax the Destroyer. In fact, Drax had many of the most hilarious lines from the movie, and he made it quite clear that jokes don't go over his head.

6) The heroes all had copious amounts of badass moments; even Star Lord and Rocket - without specific superpowers - are simply awesome with a gun in their hands and their toys.

7) The after-credits teaser scene was a real nice homage, and perfectly befitting the Collector character.

8) Speaking of the Collector, Del Toro reprises his role from Thor: Dark World - which I haven't actually seen - but which I can only imagine is a nice touch and connection between the storylines. In other cross-appearances, Carina appears in both films played by the same actress, and so does The Other (Chthon).

9) The visual effects, though well-done, were still a bit off top notch in that the animation and modeling wasn't quite as realistic as it could be. More of an artist's nit, really.

Overall: 4 of 5 stars.

TMNT

1) The humor was great, the fight scenes were well-choreographed and interesting, and the pacing was crisp.

2) They ruined the storyline and mixed elements together. If you're expecting something true to the source material, this isn't it by a long shot; they attempted to re-imagine the characters and their backstories, and dropped the ball in a bad way.

3) They messed up the Foot Clan, turning them from a fanatical league of ninja into a paramilitary organization.

4) They messed up the Shredder, and especially his introduction. The first live action movies got it perfect, never allowing you to see his face until late in the film, and gave him an actor with a rumbling, growling voice that made him sound menacing and intimidating. Though they found a good actor with a nice voice, the guy they got for this one just isn't as intimidating a stage presence as the first live action movies. I will say that the first part of his entrance, though, was quite badass, but they dropped the ball with the rest of it.

5) The turtles seemed to have no qualms about killing, as I counted at least several Foot who had to have been killed by their injuries when the turtles smacked them into walls and trees. I do wonder if they intended to kill the female Foot, too, because of how her vehicle flipped, although the action was moving fast enough that I don't know if she jumped out first. All in all, it just seems antithetical to their nature in the comics, first films, and cartoon shows, where they were quite vigilant to not inflict serious bodily harm at any given time; I prefer that imagining of them.

6) They goofed up the characters of O'Neil and her cameraman; the cameraman wasn't quite geeky enough, for one.

7) Megan Fox made a bad habit of breathing heavily in either excitement, fear, or exhaustion way too often. She pretty much spent half the movie breathing like she just climbed ten flights of stairs, and also tried way too hard to be Jamie Lee Curtis in action scenes, screaming her way through most of them. Maybe I can't just get the fact that she's a conceited bitch, but even setting that aside, her acting was quite wooden, as she pretty much only had three modes the whole film: Breathing Excitedly, Staring Intently, and Screaming Badly. They could have done a better job by casting a lesser-known actress with more formal stage training, and saved themselves money.

8) Splinter's character wasn't executed like I would've liked; he was less of a sagely, gentle old master and more of a crotchety old man. I much prefer the character as designed in the original live action films and the cartoons.

9) The turtles, on the other hand, were all executed perfectly, which is probably actually the most important part of the film; they all stayed true to their former screen presences. The focus did feel much too heavy on Michelangelo, though, as he often dominated their scenes by about half and let the other three split the rest of the time between them. Donatello and Leo didn't get as much screen time as might have done them justice, making it feel as if the film was more about Rafael and Mikey than the other two.

10) Character designs for the turtles were a bit overwrought, as they suddenly became these massive, hulking strongmen. Donatello, for some reason, also had an excessive amount of gadgets on him, a departure from the original material that they probably thought would look cool but only made his design too complicated and tacky. A similar ruination happened with the Shredder, as they overdetailed his armor and for whatever reason decided that it needed to be powered and oversized, turning him, too, into some kind of hulk. Visual effects for his armor were pretty awesome, though, like the flying blades which were just sick.

11) In a similar vein, the entire film got Bayed and Bruckheimered: the turtles all suddenly gained superhuman strength - a departure from the original material - and had the ability to lift and move ten-ton cargo containers with their bare hands; this was an obvious move to try and keep up with other superhero flicks, but took the characters too far away from what they were supposed to be. In order to balance that, of course, and keep the Shredder a threat, they had to give him a powered suit and give him superhuman strength, too. The entire thing ended up being contrived and took away from the spirit of the source material.

Verdict: the original live actions were superior. Michael Bay proves once again that he knows exactly how to take an awesome concept and fuck with it until it barely resembles the original, wrecking the characters in the process and making them too stereotypical and one-dimensional. His entire MO is really just to take concepts, add copious amounts of unnecessary explosions, superhuman feats of strength, flipping vehicles, and ridiculous VFX, and then push the product out there with massive hype to turn coin. To be fair, however, a different director was in charge of the project, so I might want to avoid films made by him in the future; I just couldn't tell quite where the Bay influence ended and the director's began.

Overall: 3 stars of 5, trending towards 2, however.

I get the feeling sometimes that people Unwatch me because they think I'm being rude by not watching them back. I don't return Watches because I'm compulsive; if I see a list of notices, I'm going to feel compelled to go through every last one of them. Some artists that I would fave can churn out a TON of artwork in a short time, and so can many of the people who are Watching me. I only look at this thing every so often, so if I come back and see hundreds or thousands of notices, I'm going to feel overwhelmed and waste all day looking through them.

I don't Watch for the sake of my own sanity; if I like your stuff - and I normally do when your Watch comes to my notice - I'll drop in from time to time and scope out your FA, informally. That's just how I roll. I'll also check out your Faves because those artists also catch my eye. I just don't Watch because I can't keep up with all those notices; it's not personal, Sonny, it's just business.

You'll also notice that I don't Fave anything, either; I don't want to have to keep up with all that, and if I really like a pic of yours, I'll actually save it to my hard drive and look at it later, usually when I'm searching for references and inspiration. Again, nothing personal, and I keep a separate archive of those things that I "Fave" by saving them.

It's just my personal policy: no Faves, no Watches, only Saves.

For what it's worth, there are a few other artists out there who follow similar policies of No Fave, No Watch. Same thing with Twitter.

Ah, spring cleaning... that time of year when you rearrange your entire house and nothing is where you can find it anymore.

No real news, just bragging. =)

After six long years, I finally finished the first draft of Gaia, an anthro Fantasy with the potential for becoming a Scifi in later installments. Now to dive into editing, revising, and querying for potential agents and/or publishers... (whimper)

P.S. Yes, Furplanet's an option, but I'm going to take a shot at the larger publishers and agents first and see if anything takes.