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Posted 12 years agoOR
More fun with German!
Fun fact: In Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Frau Farbissina says to Dr. Evil in the scene where she lays him, "Laß uns bumsen."
It's translated on American screens as, "Let's get it on."
...But in reality, "bumsen" is a German word (one of many) meaning "to fuck"; particularly in a sexual tense... although "bumsen" is considered one of the more "polite" ways of expressing it aloud.
So she in reality is saying, "Let's fuck."
They snuck that one past the American censors. Wink.
More fun with German!
Fun fact: In Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Frau Farbissina says to Dr. Evil in the scene where she lays him, "Laß uns bumsen."
It's translated on American screens as, "Let's get it on."
...But in reality, "bumsen" is a German word (one of many) meaning "to fuck"; particularly in a sexual tense... although "bumsen" is considered one of the more "polite" ways of expressing it aloud.
So she in reality is saying, "Let's fuck."
They snuck that one past the American censors. Wink.
Remember that timing chain?
Posted 12 years agoYeah, it outlasted the transmission.
Soooo, let's count 'em off... transmission, timing chain & dampener, all three engine mounts and transmission mount, battery, AND the windshield has a split in it that warrants replacing the whole thing.
...I feel like I'm missing something...
Soooo, let's count 'em off... transmission, timing chain & dampener, all three engine mounts and transmission mount, battery, AND the windshield has a split in it that warrants replacing the whole thing.
...I feel like I'm missing something...
Changes in Commission Pricing
Posted 12 years agoAfter re-considering my prices compared with other artists and the relative quality as contrasted with theirs, I've slashed prices across the board to bring my pricing more in line with quality and skill level... i.e., The Market Rate.
This change affects every commission all the way across: from Busts to Vector Porn.
This is less about a holiday offer, it's just coincidental timing; I've considered dropping prices for a time now. Actually, I would've slashed them further than I already have if I didn't in good conscience think the pricing would become just bottomed-out ludicrous, if not predatory and self-deprecating.
At any rate, I have additionally added a new Commission Type: Stories. So, y'know, you can now buy a story if you want one. :-J
Not that anyone was buying much of anything, anyways... I think only three people have ever bought commissions from me. :S Myrrrrrrrrrrr~
This change affects every commission all the way across: from Busts to Vector Porn.
This is less about a holiday offer, it's just coincidental timing; I've considered dropping prices for a time now. Actually, I would've slashed them further than I already have if I didn't in good conscience think the pricing would become just bottomed-out ludicrous, if not predatory and self-deprecating.
At any rate, I have additionally added a new Commission Type: Stories. So, y'know, you can now buy a story if you want one. :-J
Not that anyone was buying much of anything, anyways... I think only three people have ever bought commissions from me. :S Myrrrrrrrrrrr~
Yessir
Posted 12 years ago
leons1
AllyCatSpielberg's German is messed up.
Posted 12 years ago...Although if you knew anything about German and have watched the Indy series, you already know that by now. =)
Heard just now on Raiders of the Lost Ark: "Der Arche ist bleibt Fracht, Herr Major."
So many things wrong here. Most glaringly, Spielberg completely botched the "Verb Last" rule; secondly, the wrong word is used for "loaded", instead using Fracht - or "freight". Thirdly, the verb "bleiben" is used, which is roughly the same as English "to stay, to remain". The insinuation, then - if you ignore the muddling of the Verb Last rule - is that "the Ark is remaining freight, Major."
...Which obviously makes little sense and sounds goofy.
The proper way to write this line:
"Der Arche ist geladen, Herr Major." ("The Ark is loaded, Major.")
Or if you wanted to draw it out:
"Der Arche ist auf dem Lastwagen geladen, Herr Major." ("The Ark is loaded on the truck, Major.")
The second is a somewhat slang translation, more informal in its usage of tenses. The absolutely book perfect translation, moving it into Present Perfect tense:
"Der Arche hat auf den Lastwagen geladen gewesen, Herr Major." ("The Ark has been loaded onto the truck, Major.")
...I blame Spielberg, but of course, I don't know for sure if he was in charge of the German or the scriptwriter was. Somebody screwed it up royally, though. =p
End rant. You can ignore the nerd now.
Heard just now on Raiders of the Lost Ark: "Der Arche ist bleibt Fracht, Herr Major."
So many things wrong here. Most glaringly, Spielberg completely botched the "Verb Last" rule; secondly, the wrong word is used for "loaded", instead using Fracht - or "freight". Thirdly, the verb "bleiben" is used, which is roughly the same as English "to stay, to remain". The insinuation, then - if you ignore the muddling of the Verb Last rule - is that "the Ark is remaining freight, Major."
...Which obviously makes little sense and sounds goofy.
The proper way to write this line:
"Der Arche ist geladen, Herr Major." ("The Ark is loaded, Major.")
Or if you wanted to draw it out:
"Der Arche ist auf dem Lastwagen geladen, Herr Major." ("The Ark is loaded on the truck, Major.")
The second is a somewhat slang translation, more informal in its usage of tenses. The absolutely book perfect translation, moving it into Present Perfect tense:
"Der Arche hat auf den Lastwagen geladen gewesen, Herr Major." ("The Ark has been loaded onto the truck, Major.")
...I blame Spielberg, but of course, I don't know for sure if he was in charge of the German or the scriptwriter was. Somebody screwed it up royally, though. =p
End rant. You can ignore the nerd now.
Gearhead talk! Run away!
Posted 12 years agoSo, I feel slightly less bad about driving my baby like it is for an extended period...
The short of it: the timing belt tensioner on my Lucerne's shot, so I'm gonna need to replace that, obviously... problem being, as I dig up more "How To" articles and repair procedures, it gets more and more involved and I end up needing more and more parts.
Could be some time then until I'm able to get it done, and since I can't rely on an auto shop to get it done ASAP (my only drivable car and I absolutely MUST work every night), I'll likely end up doing it myself... so it might be another week or so until I can assemble the trunkload of parts and gaskets needed to change out the entire thing. More than that, I may or may not end up needing a special tool for holding the cam and crank sprockets in place while I swap gears (if I need to swap the old gears with new ones, in case the chain stripped the teeth).
So, the long of it: timing chain will be needing replacement (running it slack and the way it's rattling is surely tearing it up slowly)... the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets may need replacement (running the chain may cause it to jump teeth, possibly causing wear that will only cause the new chain to slip)... tensioner needs replacement (a $20 part causing upwards of some $300 in collateral damage)... oil pump seal will need replacing (as it turns out it's embedded in the timing cover)... oil pump itself should be fine, doesn't seem to be any gaskets behind it, either, except for the pump seal... new change of coolant, oil, and oil filter... and, of course, the water pump, serpentine belt tensioner bracket, and possibly the alternator and power steering need to come off to get at the timing cover. What I wonder is whether the way the chain is rattling against the cover, if it won't physically saw through the cover and cause me to replace that, too... guess I'll find out when/if I get down to it.
I estimate it'll take 10-12 hours to do the entire job if everything went smoothly... which it almost never does.
Yep yep... should be a fuuuuuun day if I do it myself.
At any rate, I've read stories of driving a car on a bad tensioner for up to two years without problems, and other stories of driving up to at least 5,000 miles. I've no exact idea when the tensioner began to go bad, but I believe it made occasional rattling noises as early as 70,000 miles that I mistook to be normal, everyday differential chatter or something else unimportant. It really went out Saturday, and I'm gonna clock 100 miles a day until I fix it... so, in just over 12 hours, it'll have 500 miles on it with the constant rattle.
If what I read is correct, the most alarming thing that can happen is that I wear down the chain so bad it snaps, which will then cause the car to abruptly die... not such a bad thing overall, since I need to replace the chain anyway and the Buick 38 is - thank God - a noninterference engine, so I won't destroy the cylinder heads in the process. If it breaks, it just breaks, and no additional problems are caused (aside from needing to manually realign the timing, which might end up being necessary anyways)... otherwise, I think there's only the slight possibility it runs so slack that it jumps teeth and fouls timing, causing misfires. The engine, however, should be able to handle that... the damn 38's are built like TANKS. I've tried to kill 'em, I'm not sure it's even possible anymore.
Anyway, there's what fun I'm dealing with this week... or possibly next week... I'm thinking of looking into securing professional tools for locking down the camshaft and crankshaft so I can replace the timing sprockets themselves, but I'm hitting a brick wall.
I'm also thinking of putting together a video and/or photo guide since there's a distinct lack of them for replacing the timing chain and gears on 38's.
I suppose I'm about to find out just how durable this engine really is. =p
The short of it: the timing belt tensioner on my Lucerne's shot, so I'm gonna need to replace that, obviously... problem being, as I dig up more "How To" articles and repair procedures, it gets more and more involved and I end up needing more and more parts.
Could be some time then until I'm able to get it done, and since I can't rely on an auto shop to get it done ASAP (my only drivable car and I absolutely MUST work every night), I'll likely end up doing it myself... so it might be another week or so until I can assemble the trunkload of parts and gaskets needed to change out the entire thing. More than that, I may or may not end up needing a special tool for holding the cam and crank sprockets in place while I swap gears (if I need to swap the old gears with new ones, in case the chain stripped the teeth).
So, the long of it: timing chain will be needing replacement (running it slack and the way it's rattling is surely tearing it up slowly)... the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets may need replacement (running the chain may cause it to jump teeth, possibly causing wear that will only cause the new chain to slip)... tensioner needs replacement (a $20 part causing upwards of some $300 in collateral damage)... oil pump seal will need replacing (as it turns out it's embedded in the timing cover)... oil pump itself should be fine, doesn't seem to be any gaskets behind it, either, except for the pump seal... new change of coolant, oil, and oil filter... and, of course, the water pump, serpentine belt tensioner bracket, and possibly the alternator and power steering need to come off to get at the timing cover. What I wonder is whether the way the chain is rattling against the cover, if it won't physically saw through the cover and cause me to replace that, too... guess I'll find out when/if I get down to it.
I estimate it'll take 10-12 hours to do the entire job if everything went smoothly... which it almost never does.
Yep yep... should be a fuuuuuun day if I do it myself.
At any rate, I've read stories of driving a car on a bad tensioner for up to two years without problems, and other stories of driving up to at least 5,000 miles. I've no exact idea when the tensioner began to go bad, but I believe it made occasional rattling noises as early as 70,000 miles that I mistook to be normal, everyday differential chatter or something else unimportant. It really went out Saturday, and I'm gonna clock 100 miles a day until I fix it... so, in just over 12 hours, it'll have 500 miles on it with the constant rattle.
If what I read is correct, the most alarming thing that can happen is that I wear down the chain so bad it snaps, which will then cause the car to abruptly die... not such a bad thing overall, since I need to replace the chain anyway and the Buick 38 is - thank God - a noninterference engine, so I won't destroy the cylinder heads in the process. If it breaks, it just breaks, and no additional problems are caused (aside from needing to manually realign the timing, which might end up being necessary anyways)... otherwise, I think there's only the slight possibility it runs so slack that it jumps teeth and fouls timing, causing misfires. The engine, however, should be able to handle that... the damn 38's are built like TANKS. I've tried to kill 'em, I'm not sure it's even possible anymore.
Anyway, there's what fun I'm dealing with this week... or possibly next week... I'm thinking of looking into securing professional tools for locking down the camshaft and crankshaft so I can replace the timing sprockets themselves, but I'm hitting a brick wall.
I'm also thinking of putting together a video and/or photo guide since there's a distinct lack of them for replacing the timing chain and gears on 38's.
I suppose I'm about to find out just how durable this engine really is. =p
Progress report
Posted 12 years agoNo biters? Mm, well... leaves more for me. ;)
Expect to see a blitz of material sometime this month or next; I intend to "repost" my old works - writing and art - in a set of massive packages and posts.
Expect to see a blitz of material sometime this month or next; I intend to "repost" my old works - writing and art - in a set of massive packages and posts.
Pacifiers #2: Photoshoot
Posted 12 years agoIMPORTANT NOTICE!
The continuation of the "Photoshoot" Pacifiers story has been intentionally left open. I am officially opening up the continuation as a writing commission, at a rate of 2 cents per word, to whomever steps up and claims it. Note that I have also intentionally left the gender of the photographer open so that anybody may step in and claim a spot. The image accompanying this commission would be Adult Pacifier: Belle #2 (viewable here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11606321/) and would be integrated into the story as part of a scene. Content will be softcore to hardcore, whatever you wish, as long as it's not something obscenely wild or rude; I retain the right to refuse particular content if I feel like it's being intended to unduly violate the character or intent of the story. Ask if you have concerns either via Journal comment, or Note.
Also, please note that I will NOT accept claims via Journal reply, so as to keep the identity of the buyer secret; at least, until the story has been written and if the buyer agrees/wishes to identify themselves, and allows the work to be reposted. Any claims made via Journal reply will be ignored. Sorry, sorry, rules is rules. To make a claim, send a Note; we'll discuss the details once your claim is made.
First come, first serve, unless there's such overwhelming demand (doubtful) that it touches off a bidding war. If unclaimed by the end of September, I'll officially rescind this offer.
To illustrate an example of pricing, "Photoshoot" went to 2626 words without the title, byline, and continuation tagline; that total would come to $52.52 American. A hard count can be set and attained, or a "soft" count can be agreed upon, and I can write to within that neighborhood. Average worktime for each Pacifier story was about 3 to 6 hours, usually about 4, and work began as soon as I was inspired (I actually write faster than I draw).
Staff: I don't intend to try and circumvent any rules regarding commission pricing and solicitations; in fact, I'm trying to avoid a violation by posting this here as a Journal post, instead of in the "Photoshoot" submission page itself. If I need to change the method please Note me immediately and I'll comply. I'm not exactly sure what's kosher or not for this particular commission, because I don't think there's any particular precedent for it... or at least, I can't think of one... so I took a guess.
The continuation of the "Photoshoot" Pacifiers story has been intentionally left open. I am officially opening up the continuation as a writing commission, at a rate of 2 cents per word, to whomever steps up and claims it. Note that I have also intentionally left the gender of the photographer open so that anybody may step in and claim a spot. The image accompanying this commission would be Adult Pacifier: Belle #2 (viewable here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11606321/) and would be integrated into the story as part of a scene. Content will be softcore to hardcore, whatever you wish, as long as it's not something obscenely wild or rude; I retain the right to refuse particular content if I feel like it's being intended to unduly violate the character or intent of the story. Ask if you have concerns either via Journal comment, or Note.
Also, please note that I will NOT accept claims via Journal reply, so as to keep the identity of the buyer secret; at least, until the story has been written and if the buyer agrees/wishes to identify themselves, and allows the work to be reposted. Any claims made via Journal reply will be ignored. Sorry, sorry, rules is rules. To make a claim, send a Note; we'll discuss the details once your claim is made.
First come, first serve, unless there's such overwhelming demand (doubtful) that it touches off a bidding war. If unclaimed by the end of September, I'll officially rescind this offer.
To illustrate an example of pricing, "Photoshoot" went to 2626 words without the title, byline, and continuation tagline; that total would come to $52.52 American. A hard count can be set and attained, or a "soft" count can be agreed upon, and I can write to within that neighborhood. Average worktime for each Pacifier story was about 3 to 6 hours, usually about 4, and work began as soon as I was inspired (I actually write faster than I draw).
Staff: I don't intend to try and circumvent any rules regarding commission pricing and solicitations; in fact, I'm trying to avoid a violation by posting this here as a Journal post, instead of in the "Photoshoot" submission page itself. If I need to change the method please Note me immediately and I'll comply. I'm not exactly sure what's kosher or not for this particular commission, because I don't think there's any particular precedent for it... or at least, I can't think of one... so I took a guess.
Serious question...
Posted 12 years ago...For those of you out there who pay attention to my journal posts.
At what point does someone start to plan for remaining single the rest of their lifetime?
An' I'm not necessarily asking for myself, but others out there, like my mom... she's still clinging to some notion that her whole purpose in life is to be married, and I'd like to tell her she needs to just let go of that, but, y'know, she's not long on listening.
Myself, I'm at 29 already, and I'm about at the point that I'm ready to move on from such notions and focus my energies entirely on establishing a career for myself, setting and meeting creative and personal goals... basically, opening up businesses and establishing a professional base to operate from, then pouring everything I've got into that.
Y'all might not realize it, but I've got designs on one day opening up media companies (board games, film studios... why pitch the script when you can just film it yourself?), and possibly even an auto shop (or even a chain of 'em), 'cause I'm a gearhead like that and it'd be an interesting diversion, to get my hands on problems I can solve with sweat and grease. What's that leave for playing around on the dating scene? None, in my opinion; a useless waste of time.
Besides, I kinda live vicariously through my brother and sister, who have two adorably energetic and tirelessly mischievous little devils between 'em. =]
It would be wonderful to experience that firsthand, but I am nowhere NEAR able to give a woman nor children the full support, time, and care they deserve. Call me old fashioned, but I like to think a man should treat his woman like a queen; I need to be able to give her the home, the money, and all the time and security she deserves without her needing to pitch in a dime.
And maybe it's a bit selfish, but I just don't want any part in having to share my monetary problems with my girl.
SO, the bottom line: is 29 too young or right about on that cusp of needing to give up on getting hitched up?
Me, I'm just trying to fix myself first.
At what point does someone start to plan for remaining single the rest of their lifetime?
An' I'm not necessarily asking for myself, but others out there, like my mom... she's still clinging to some notion that her whole purpose in life is to be married, and I'd like to tell her she needs to just let go of that, but, y'know, she's not long on listening.
Myself, I'm at 29 already, and I'm about at the point that I'm ready to move on from such notions and focus my energies entirely on establishing a career for myself, setting and meeting creative and personal goals... basically, opening up businesses and establishing a professional base to operate from, then pouring everything I've got into that.
Y'all might not realize it, but I've got designs on one day opening up media companies (board games, film studios... why pitch the script when you can just film it yourself?), and possibly even an auto shop (or even a chain of 'em), 'cause I'm a gearhead like that and it'd be an interesting diversion, to get my hands on problems I can solve with sweat and grease. What's that leave for playing around on the dating scene? None, in my opinion; a useless waste of time.
Besides, I kinda live vicariously through my brother and sister, who have two adorably energetic and tirelessly mischievous little devils between 'em. =]
It would be wonderful to experience that firsthand, but I am nowhere NEAR able to give a woman nor children the full support, time, and care they deserve. Call me old fashioned, but I like to think a man should treat his woman like a queen; I need to be able to give her the home, the money, and all the time and security she deserves without her needing to pitch in a dime.
And maybe it's a bit selfish, but I just don't want any part in having to share my monetary problems with my girl.
SO, the bottom line: is 29 too young or right about on that cusp of needing to give up on getting hitched up?
Me, I'm just trying to fix myself first.
Achtung!
Posted 12 years agoJust moved all my commission information off the front page to the Commission Info tab. Take a look there if you're interested in anything.
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TFF 2013
Posted 12 years agoThanks to all our great attendees this year who went to Furry Fiesta 2013! I forgot to mention, but I was staff this year as opposed to just Volunteer. I ran the Video Room. Learned a lot and felt like I really accomplished something.
Thank y'all again, and here's to a great next year in our new hotel!
~ Gig 'Em, TFF 2013 ~
Thank y'all again, and here's to a great next year in our new hotel!
~ Gig 'Em, TFF 2013 ~
Attención:
Posted 13 years agoNow taking applications for the position of Girlfriend. Qualifications must include, but are not limited to:
* Must be single
* Black & busty (bigger than my head would be nice, but is not required)
* Preferably Southern
* Should have hair long enough to make hair whores like me fall asleep stroking it
* Preferably what would generally be considered "vertically challenged"
* A geek of the highest order
* "A lady in the streets, but a freak in the sheets"
* Preferably in possession of a libido that would make even the most hardened nymphomaniacs blush
* Could be called a "furry" by some
* Did I mention single?
Previous experience not required. Inquire within (my pants).
* Must be single
* Black & busty (bigger than my head would be nice, but is not required)
* Preferably Southern
* Should have hair long enough to make hair whores like me fall asleep stroking it
* Preferably what would generally be considered "vertically challenged"
* A geek of the highest order
* "A lady in the streets, but a freak in the sheets"
* Preferably in possession of a libido that would make even the most hardened nymphomaniacs blush
* Could be called a "furry" by some
* Did I mention single?
Previous experience not required. Inquire within (my pants).
Ehhh...
Posted 13 years agoY'all DO know I AM pretty much almost always open for commissions, right? Unless something insane happens?
Just checking. =)
I am thinking about a Valentine's drive, though... I just wonder about the overall demand and what kind of theme (if any) I should go with.
Just checking. =)
I am thinking about a Valentine's drive, though... I just wonder about the overall demand and what kind of theme (if any) I should go with.
Breaking news!
Posted 13 years agoI landed myself a girlfriend! Here's a picture of her right here:
Lovely, isn't she? Manti Te'o was my wingman.
Lovely, isn't she? Manti Te'o was my wingman.
Gig 'Em!
Posted 13 years agoHow 'bout them damn Aggies!?
Rate Mah Playgirls
Posted 13 years agoSO. Here's a topic of conversation: Rate my Playgirls!
That's right, I'm paradin' 'em out front again so they can be humiliatingly reduced to numbers for the fanservice pleasure of their many fans. I'll tally up the totals when I think I'm not gonna get any more replies and then provide a final summary of where folks think they each stack up. (I said stack)
Here's the girls:
Belle
Ihara
Angelina
Censor Lady
Busty Girl
Busty Bitch
Miko
Tia
Anais
Scuzz
Veraflor
Samka
Misty
Office Gal
Jiji
Bonny
If you don't know where some of these girls come from, then you didn't buy my Chickbook or don't read Comicarotica. ;p
Here's the categories:
Cutest
Hottest (where Hottest doesn't necessarily mean she's the sexiest to you) *
Sexiest (where hotness doesn't necessarily mean sexy to you) *
Most Fun
Raunchiest (more your opinion than anything...)
Cuddliest/Snuggliest
Most Beautiful (where beauty doesn't necessarily equate to hotness or sexiness to you) *
Meanest
Most Boring
Toughest
* To me, Beauty =/= Hotness =/= Sexiness. For example, a supermodel can be beautiful to my eye, but I don't find her sexy. An actress - like Jessica Biel - I can see where she's Hot, but that's not sexy to me. Meanwhile, I can find a local girl totally sexier than all of them because of her personality, body, and voice. A woman like Beyonce is a total package of all three, highest on Beauty, lowest on Sexiness.
Rank them from 1 (highest, numero uno), to lowest based on which ones you're familiar with.
Now, fire away! Here's my list:
* Cutest
1 Miko
2 Jiji
3 Bonny
4 Tia
5 Anais
6 Scuzz
7 Samka
* Hottest
1 Censor Lady
2 Angelina
3 Tia
4 Office Gal
5 Miko
6 Bonny
7 Ihara
8 Belle
9 Misty
10 Busty Bitch
* Sexiest
1 Censor Lady
2 Miko
3 Tia
4 Angelina
5 Bonny
6 Ihara
7 Busty Bitch
8 Busty Girl
9 Belle
10 Anais
11 Office Gal
12 Misty
13 Jiji
14 Veraflor
15 Samka
16 Scuzz
* Most Fun
1 Miko
2 Tia
3 Busty Girl
4 Office Gal
5 Anais
6 Scuzz
7 Jiji
* Raunchiest
1 Tia
2 Busty Girl
3 Miko
4 Busty Bitch
5 Angelina
* Cuddliest/Snuggliest
1 Miko
2 Jiji
3 Censor Lady
4 Tia
* Most Beautiful
1 Tia
2 Anais
3 Angelina
4 Censor Lady
5 Miko
6 Jiji
7 Bonny
8 Ihara
* Meanest
1 Busty Bitch
2 Busty Girl
3 Censor Lady
* Most Boring
1 Samka
2 Misty
3 Veraflor
* Toughest
1 Busty Bitch
2 Busty Girl
3 Censor Lady
4 Miko
5 Scuzz
That's right, I'm paradin' 'em out front again so they can be humiliatingly reduced to numbers for the fanservice pleasure of their many fans. I'll tally up the totals when I think I'm not gonna get any more replies and then provide a final summary of where folks think they each stack up. (I said stack)
Here's the girls:
Belle
Ihara
Angelina
Censor Lady
Busty Girl
Busty Bitch
Miko
Tia
Anais
Scuzz
Veraflor
Samka
Misty
Office Gal
Jiji
Bonny
If you don't know where some of these girls come from, then you didn't buy my Chickbook or don't read Comicarotica. ;p
Here's the categories:
Cutest
Hottest (where Hottest doesn't necessarily mean she's the sexiest to you) *
Sexiest (where hotness doesn't necessarily mean sexy to you) *
Most Fun
Raunchiest (more your opinion than anything...)
Cuddliest/Snuggliest
Most Beautiful (where beauty doesn't necessarily equate to hotness or sexiness to you) *
Meanest
Most Boring
Toughest
* To me, Beauty =/= Hotness =/= Sexiness. For example, a supermodel can be beautiful to my eye, but I don't find her sexy. An actress - like Jessica Biel - I can see where she's Hot, but that's not sexy to me. Meanwhile, I can find a local girl totally sexier than all of them because of her personality, body, and voice. A woman like Beyonce is a total package of all three, highest on Beauty, lowest on Sexiness.
Rank them from 1 (highest, numero uno), to lowest based on which ones you're familiar with.
Now, fire away! Here's my list:
* Cutest
1 Miko
2 Jiji
3 Bonny
4 Tia
5 Anais
6 Scuzz
7 Samka
* Hottest
1 Censor Lady
2 Angelina
3 Tia
4 Office Gal
5 Miko
6 Bonny
7 Ihara
8 Belle
9 Misty
10 Busty Bitch
* Sexiest
1 Censor Lady
2 Miko
3 Tia
4 Angelina
5 Bonny
6 Ihara
7 Busty Bitch
8 Busty Girl
9 Belle
10 Anais
11 Office Gal
12 Misty
13 Jiji
14 Veraflor
15 Samka
16 Scuzz
* Most Fun
1 Miko
2 Tia
3 Busty Girl
4 Office Gal
5 Anais
6 Scuzz
7 Jiji
* Raunchiest
1 Tia
2 Busty Girl
3 Miko
4 Busty Bitch
5 Angelina
* Cuddliest/Snuggliest
1 Miko
2 Jiji
3 Censor Lady
4 Tia
* Most Beautiful
1 Tia
2 Anais
3 Angelina
4 Censor Lady
5 Miko
6 Jiji
7 Bonny
8 Ihara
* Meanest
1 Busty Bitch
2 Busty Girl
3 Censor Lady
* Most Boring
1 Samka
2 Misty
3 Veraflor
* Toughest
1 Busty Bitch
2 Busty Girl
3 Censor Lady
4 Miko
5 Scuzz
2012 NFL Draft Grades
Posted 13 years agoIf there's one thing I do know, it's my football. Putting my (rarely wrong) talent evaluation skills to the test, my NFL Draft 2012 grades for all teams:
ARI B
ATL B-
BAL B+ *
BUF B-
CAR B+
CHI B-
CIN A+
CLE B-
DAL B-
DEN B-
DET B-
GB A-
HOU A-
IND A-
JAC B-
KC B-
MIA B-
MIN B-
NE B+
NO C+
NYG B
NYJ B
OAK C+
PHI A-
PIT A
SD B+ *
SF C+ *
SEA B-
STL A+
TB A-
TEN B+ *
WAS B
Some notes:
Oakland and New Orleans didn't have enough picks to do anything meaningful this year. They did each grab one or two players who could make an impact this year or next year, though.
Where I have an asterisk * by a grade, that grade is teetering between that grade and the next higher. Those grades have players in them who could potentially blow up big, which would then boost that grade into the next level.
Teams that completely killed it this year: Cincinnati and St. Louis. The depth they drafted from top to bottom is outstanding. St. Louis' draft this year could be the cornerstone for a championship team down the road. Additionally, Houston and Pittsburgh knocked it out from top to bottom, and I'm not just saying that 'cause I'm a Texans fan and like the Steelers; they got so much depth all over the board, and are loaded now with players that can be groomed into starters now or later. Good luck getting playing time, guys. The next tier includes Philly, Green Bay, Indy, Baltimore, and Tampa Bay; their drafts are so strong at the top it pulls the entire grade upward, and there's some potential starters later in their drafts.
Several teams had very strong early selections, but hit-or-miss picks later on that drug the grade downward: Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Washington.
Chicago and Kansas City had very high-risk, high-reward drafts that have no choice but to either look awesome down the road or below average later on.
Buffalo and Jacksonville reached early and often, but have players that could be either solid or great. Either way, it drug their draft grades down.
Everyone else in the league had no choice but to have a solid draft, given the astounding depth this year, particularly at DB, Linebacker, Offensive Line, Defensive Line, and Receiver. There are also a large number of developmental quarterbacks this year who could be solid backups later on.
And top of it all, there are a number of talented players left over to be signed in UFA; about thirty to forty in all by my estimates. Teams are gonna find gold when they sign some of those guys; a handful are starters for about a dozen teams right now. Hope the Texans grab a few of 'em.
ARI B
ATL B-
BAL B+ *
BUF B-
CAR B+
CHI B-
CIN A+
CLE B-
DAL B-
DEN B-
DET B-
GB A-
HOU A-
IND A-
JAC B-
KC B-
MIA B-
MIN B-
NE B+
NO C+
NYG B
NYJ B
OAK C+
PHI A-
PIT A
SD B+ *
SF C+ *
SEA B-
STL A+
TB A-
TEN B+ *
WAS B
Some notes:
Oakland and New Orleans didn't have enough picks to do anything meaningful this year. They did each grab one or two players who could make an impact this year or next year, though.
Where I have an asterisk * by a grade, that grade is teetering between that grade and the next higher. Those grades have players in them who could potentially blow up big, which would then boost that grade into the next level.
Teams that completely killed it this year: Cincinnati and St. Louis. The depth they drafted from top to bottom is outstanding. St. Louis' draft this year could be the cornerstone for a championship team down the road. Additionally, Houston and Pittsburgh knocked it out from top to bottom, and I'm not just saying that 'cause I'm a Texans fan and like the Steelers; they got so much depth all over the board, and are loaded now with players that can be groomed into starters now or later. Good luck getting playing time, guys. The next tier includes Philly, Green Bay, Indy, Baltimore, and Tampa Bay; their drafts are so strong at the top it pulls the entire grade upward, and there's some potential starters later in their drafts.
Several teams had very strong early selections, but hit-or-miss picks later on that drug the grade downward: Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Washington.
Chicago and Kansas City had very high-risk, high-reward drafts that have no choice but to either look awesome down the road or below average later on.
Buffalo and Jacksonville reached early and often, but have players that could be either solid or great. Either way, it drug their draft grades down.
Everyone else in the league had no choice but to have a solid draft, given the astounding depth this year, particularly at DB, Linebacker, Offensive Line, Defensive Line, and Receiver. There are also a large number of developmental quarterbacks this year who could be solid backups later on.
And top of it all, there are a number of talented players left over to be signed in UFA; about thirty to forty in all by my estimates. Teams are gonna find gold when they sign some of those guys; a handful are starters for about a dozen teams right now. Hope the Texans grab a few of 'em.
Money Crunch coming soon
Posted 13 years agoI'm about to be crunched to the tune of about $1000 or more in the next month.
Obviously I'll need to make up that difference somehow, so I'm gonna wind up starting another fundraising drive of some sort... but what exactly, I don't know. Details on that later, though, I'm putting everything aside until after Furry Fiesta (i.e., Monday or so).
Obviously I'll need to make up that difference somehow, so I'm gonna wind up starting another fundraising drive of some sort... but what exactly, I don't know. Details on that later, though, I'm putting everything aside until after Furry Fiesta (i.e., Monday or so).
"Just the Facts" Meme - Smartass Replies version
Posted 14 years agoWho are you?
Who are we all...? ♪ Twilight Zone Theme ♪
What should I call you?
YOUR ETERNAL LORD AND MASTER!
Can I talk to you?
Aren't you already?
Can I message you?
Are you buying art? If so, Yes!
Can I be your friend?
Define "friend".
Can I critique your art?
Can you? Probably. May you? Well, it's a free country.
Can I draw you?
You assume someone would want to draw me in the first place. =p
Can I hug you?
Got tits?
Can I kiss you?
Three answers: if woman, you may kiss my lips. If man, you may kiss my boots. If you're an asshole, you may kiss my ass.
Pucker up. ;-*
Can I yiff you?
How black and busty are you? ;D
Any major turn-ons?
Yes.
Any major no-nos?
Yes.
Who are we all...? ♪ Twilight Zone Theme ♪
What should I call you?
YOUR ETERNAL LORD AND MASTER!
Can I talk to you?
Aren't you already?
Can I message you?
Are you buying art? If so, Yes!
Can I be your friend?
Define "friend".
Can I critique your art?
Can you? Probably. May you? Well, it's a free country.
Can I draw you?
You assume someone would want to draw me in the first place. =p
Can I hug you?
Got tits?
Can I kiss you?
Three answers: if woman, you may kiss my lips. If man, you may kiss my boots. If you're an asshole, you may kiss my ass.
Pucker up. ;-*
Can I yiff you?
How black and busty are you? ;D
Any major turn-ons?
Yes.
Any major no-nos?
Yes.
Burlesque Revue Group Picture - Signup/Discussion/Roster
Posted 15 years agoYes indeedy, I got a new Wacom tablet so I can do these GP things a little easier now. B-) For those curious, progress has actually been slow but is moving along on the Ian's Date pic (for those of you who remember) and all I need to do there is some character coloring, assembly, and finally shading and I'll be done. I'm taking all the files with me to work on 'em at work this week.
In the meantime, there's another idea that's been rattling about my head: a Burlesque Show group pic... which, obviously, is exactly what it sounds like. =p Really, I could use some extra cayshhhh and I've noted a dearth of group projects around here, so... ;p
Anyway, the layout's simple (though subject to change):
[attachment=0]layout.jpg[/attachment]
Spaces for this are divided into four categories, where each one costs a bit different depending on participation:
3x Performers (at $10/ea.)
3x Waitresses (at $15/ea.)
1x Bouncer (at $15/ea.)
16x Patrons (at $20/ea.)
Performers get a discount for shaking their stuff ;D while waitresses and bouncers get a modest discount for volunteering to be staff [size=50](also to make it easier to fill those spaces shhhhh)[/size]. Note this is a SOFT CAP, not a hard one... if I actually get such high demand that roster spaces overrun, I'll just add them to the total number and expand as needed. =)
So far we have:
Performers:
[1] Ally
[2]
[3]
Waitresses:
[1]
[2]
[3]
Bouncers:
[1]
Patrons:
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[10]
[11]
[12]
[13]
[14]
[15]
[16]
[...and more?]
Some final notes: I'll decide what the performers wear [size=50](mwahahahahahahhhh)[/size] but I'll let you guys decide what the waitresses and bouncer(s) wear - or if you're a patron, what you'll wear to the "party". And for that, I've got a poll at the top... so fire away. ;) In "Other" you can write in what your suggestion is, and we'll see if it picks up steam in the thread... as for the bouncer, we'll just take an open Voice Auction on that one. ;D Leather gimp outfit...? Stylish Armani suit...? Hawaiian Shirt FBI Agent...? You decide.
On Payments: I won't require payments RIGHT AWAY, so if you really want in but can't pay 'til two, three or four months from now that's fine... so long as I get paid. I take payment through Paypal and I'll PM you details when you've confirmed you want a spot.
On Characters: Here's a reference sheet if I'm not familiar with your character (generally meaning, haven't drawn it yet)...
Name:
Species:
Sex:
Height:
Weight *(ladies need not answer =) ):
Fur/Skin color:
Preferred Clothes:
Personality and demeanor:
What you'd probably be doing or like to be doing in the pic:
...And that's about it for now. Questions, comments, and general discussion go here. Also, I won't actually necessarily be starting on it for at least another week - maybe two - because I want to get the Date pic out first so I can clear that off my conscience, so for now, this's mostly general interest and discussion.
In the meantime, there's another idea that's been rattling about my head: a Burlesque Show group pic... which, obviously, is exactly what it sounds like. =p Really, I could use some extra cayshhhh and I've noted a dearth of group projects around here, so... ;p
Anyway, the layout's simple (though subject to change):
[attachment=0]layout.jpg[/attachment]
Spaces for this are divided into four categories, where each one costs a bit different depending on participation:
3x Performers (at $10/ea.)
3x Waitresses (at $15/ea.)
1x Bouncer (at $15/ea.)
16x Patrons (at $20/ea.)
Performers get a discount for shaking their stuff ;D while waitresses and bouncers get a modest discount for volunteering to be staff [size=50](also to make it easier to fill those spaces shhhhh)[/size]. Note this is a SOFT CAP, not a hard one... if I actually get such high demand that roster spaces overrun, I'll just add them to the total number and expand as needed. =)
So far we have:
Performers:
[1] Ally
[2]
[3]
Waitresses:
[1]
[2]
[3]
Bouncers:
[1]
Patrons:
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
[9]
[10]
[11]
[12]
[13]
[14]
[15]
[16]
[...and more?]
Some final notes: I'll decide what the performers wear [size=50](mwahahahahahahhhh)[/size] but I'll let you guys decide what the waitresses and bouncer(s) wear - or if you're a patron, what you'll wear to the "party". And for that, I've got a poll at the top... so fire away. ;) In "Other" you can write in what your suggestion is, and we'll see if it picks up steam in the thread... as for the bouncer, we'll just take an open Voice Auction on that one. ;D Leather gimp outfit...? Stylish Armani suit...? Hawaiian Shirt FBI Agent...? You decide.
On Payments: I won't require payments RIGHT AWAY, so if you really want in but can't pay 'til two, three or four months from now that's fine... so long as I get paid. I take payment through Paypal and I'll PM you details when you've confirmed you want a spot.
On Characters: Here's a reference sheet if I'm not familiar with your character (generally meaning, haven't drawn it yet)...
Name:
Species:
Sex:
Height:
Weight *(ladies need not answer =) ):
Fur/Skin color:
Preferred Clothes:
Personality and demeanor:
What you'd probably be doing or like to be doing in the pic:
...And that's about it for now. Questions, comments, and general discussion go here. Also, I won't actually necessarily be starting on it for at least another week - maybe two - because I want to get the Date pic out first so I can clear that off my conscience, so for now, this's mostly general interest and discussion.
Now selling prints!
Posted 15 years agoYes, that's right, I finally realized that Lulu stopped carrying prints some time ago, so I broke down and made an Inkbunny account:
http://inkbunny.net/KLSanchez
Currently I have only two prints up for sale - beide im 24 mal 36 - of Flick's Date and the Nudie Resort group pic... auch beide aus Jack Forum. If anyone wants to see any of my other works in print forms, though, I'm certainly open to suggestions, but do feel free to donate to the Anti-Mugging You Fund. ;D
http://inkbunny.net/KLSanchez
Currently I have only two prints up for sale - beide im 24 mal 36 - of Flick's Date and the Nudie Resort group pic... auch beide aus Jack Forum. If anyone wants to see any of my other works in print forms, though, I'm certainly open to suggestions, but do feel free to donate to the Anti-Mugging You Fund. ;D
Goods new, everyone! I'm a horse's butt!
Posted 15 years agoIt's also a suppository.
Well, I'm heading back home tomorra afternoon, and on the art front, apparently all three pieces I brought with me sold out in the Art Show. =) Feels nice not to have to lug those things back home, but there's some issues with unclaimed glass panes to potentially handle later... ah, well. Their money's good either way. ;D
Had mucho fun this year, as always, and this time actually recorded the entirety of the Charity show with 2 and Kage. =p So I've got that to look forward to looking at in the future for some laughs.
I'm also hella sleepy, though, so I'm gonna check in with the airport and then I'm off to bed... to sleep in for the first time in a few days. 'Cause Tuesday morning/Monday afternoon's gonna be BRUTAL. =(
Well, I'm heading back home tomorra afternoon, and on the art front, apparently all three pieces I brought with me sold out in the Art Show. =) Feels nice not to have to lug those things back home, but there's some issues with unclaimed glass panes to potentially handle later... ah, well. Their money's good either way. ;D
Had mucho fun this year, as always, and this time actually recorded the entirety of the Charity show with 2 and Kage. =p So I've got that to look forward to looking at in the future for some laughs.
I'm also hella sleepy, though, so I'm gonna check in with the airport and then I'm off to bed... to sleep in for the first time in a few days. 'Cause Tuesday morning/Monday afternoon's gonna be BRUTAL. =(
I am 80% insane. ...That's all?
Posted 15 years agoGanked this from 
sirus_fox who ganked it from 
larku ...
[x] You have screamed at an inanimate object for “hurting” you.
[ ] You have ran into a glass/screen door. [My brother did once... totally hilarious.]
[x] You have jumped out of a moving vehicle.
[x] You have thought of something funny and laughed, and then people gave you weird looks. [I'm sure this happens all the time.]
[x] You have ran into a tree/bush (on foot)
[ ] You have jumped a car more than a few inches
TOTAL: 4
[x] You know that it IS possible to lick your elbow. [Only if you're Gene Simmons I guess. xP]
[x] You just tried to lick your elbow [I thought about it... but my tongue ain't long enough. >.>]
[ ] You never knew that the Alphabet and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star had the same melody [Figured that out a long time ago. =p]
[ ] You just sang them to make sure
[ ] You have tripped on your own feet and fallen. [I have fallen all of one time in the last decade. =p My balance is impeccable.]
[x] You have choked on your own spit.
TOTAL: 3
[ ] You have seen the Matrix and still don’t get it
[x] You type with three fingers or less. [Depends on what I'm eating at the time...]
[x] You have accidentally caught something on fire [Microwaved a Sonic bag once.]
[x] You tried to drink out of a straw, but it went into your nose. [It was a STRAWberry shake!]
[x] You have caught yourself drooling. [All the time, onto my pillow when I sleep...]
TOTAL: 4
[x] You have fallen asleep in class. [Only a couple times during Study Hall back in high school. ...What? I did all my homework in class.]
[ ] Sometimes you just stop thinking [The opposite... my brain never stops grinding, even when I'm asleep. I think I run up my budget in my sleep, sometimes... o.O]
[x] Sometimes when you are telling a story you forget what you are talking about [That has happened before.]
[x] People often shake their heads and walk away from you
[ ] You are often told to use your ‘inside voice’.
TOTAL: 3
[ ] You use your fingers to do simple math
[ ] You have eaten a bug accidentally
[x] You are taking this test when you should be doing something more important [Like sleep? =p]
[x] You have put your clothes on backwards or inside out, and didn’t realize it. [Oh yes.]
[x] You’ve looked all over for something and realized it was in your hand/pocket the whole time
TOTAL: 3
[ ] You have posted bulletins because you are scared that what they say will happen if you don’t.
[x] You break a lot of things. [It depends...]
[x] You tilt your head when you’re confused. [To be fair, it's 'cause I'm around the damn cat and dog too much.]
[ ] You have fallen out of your chair before
[x] When you’re lying in bed, you try to find pictures in the texture on the ceiling [In the bathroom, on the floor, in the clouds, in the dirt... anything that makes shapes, really.]
[x] The word “um” is used frequently.
[x] You say “what” and “huh” a lot. [AND in multiple languages! Was? Que? Por que? Na und? =p]
[ ] You plan to use a calculator to multiply your score for this bulletin
Total: 5
Grand Total: 20
NOW, take all of your totals, add them together, and multiply by 4.
Then re-post as: "I am --% Mentally ill."
sirus_fox who ganked it from 
larku ...[x] You have screamed at an inanimate object for “hurting” you.
[ ] You have ran into a glass/screen door. [My brother did once... totally hilarious.]
[x] You have jumped out of a moving vehicle.
[x] You have thought of something funny and laughed, and then people gave you weird looks. [I'm sure this happens all the time.]
[x] You have ran into a tree/bush (on foot)
[ ] You have jumped a car more than a few inches
TOTAL: 4
[x] You know that it IS possible to lick your elbow. [Only if you're Gene Simmons I guess. xP]
[x] You just tried to lick your elbow [I thought about it... but my tongue ain't long enough. >.>]
[ ] You never knew that the Alphabet and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star had the same melody [Figured that out a long time ago. =p]
[ ] You just sang them to make sure
[ ] You have tripped on your own feet and fallen. [I have fallen all of one time in the last decade. =p My balance is impeccable.]
[x] You have choked on your own spit.
TOTAL: 3
[ ] You have seen the Matrix and still don’t get it
[x] You type with three fingers or less. [Depends on what I'm eating at the time...]
[x] You have accidentally caught something on fire [Microwaved a Sonic bag once.]
[x] You tried to drink out of a straw, but it went into your nose. [It was a STRAWberry shake!]
[x] You have caught yourself drooling. [All the time, onto my pillow when I sleep...]
TOTAL: 4
[x] You have fallen asleep in class. [Only a couple times during Study Hall back in high school. ...What? I did all my homework in class.]
[ ] Sometimes you just stop thinking [The opposite... my brain never stops grinding, even when I'm asleep. I think I run up my budget in my sleep, sometimes... o.O]
[x] Sometimes when you are telling a story you forget what you are talking about [That has happened before.]
[x] People often shake their heads and walk away from you
[ ] You are often told to use your ‘inside voice’.
TOTAL: 3
[ ] You use your fingers to do simple math
[ ] You have eaten a bug accidentally
[x] You are taking this test when you should be doing something more important [Like sleep? =p]
[x] You have put your clothes on backwards or inside out, and didn’t realize it. [Oh yes.]
[x] You’ve looked all over for something and realized it was in your hand/pocket the whole time
TOTAL: 3
[ ] You have posted bulletins because you are scared that what they say will happen if you don’t.
[x] You break a lot of things. [It depends...]
[x] You tilt your head when you’re confused. [To be fair, it's 'cause I'm around the damn cat and dog too much.]
[ ] You have fallen out of your chair before
[x] When you’re lying in bed, you try to find pictures in the texture on the ceiling [In the bathroom, on the floor, in the clouds, in the dirt... anything that makes shapes, really.]
[x] The word “um” is used frequently.
[x] You say “what” and “huh” a lot. [AND in multiple languages! Was? Que? Por que? Na und? =p]
[ ] You plan to use a calculator to multiply your score for this bulletin
Total: 5
Grand Total: 20
NOW, take all of your totals, add them together, and multiply by 4.
Then re-post as: "I am --% Mentally ill."
Playwright's Playgirls #1: Lingerie Edition
Posted 15 years agoThe time has come upon us... the time... of bewbs.
Playwright's Playgirls #1: Lingerie Edition
First now, an explanation: This series of art books (which I intend to continue) is not exactly the same as Dave Hopkins' Chick Books, but is indeed inspired by them. Basically, these are collections of special, one-off and full-color artworks of my various girls that I've created over the years... some of them specifically for the book series. In addition, each of these books will be done thematically, with a central "costume" theme around which the entire book will be built. Currently I have plans to expand into an all-males edition, too, based around a different cast of male models, and also themed on a per-edition basis, but that's not important right now. For the first Chix edition, I chose Lingerie, so all the girls in this book are modeling various forms of Reizwäsche: chamise, teddies, corsets, torsolettes, babydoll negligee (I tried to cover all the bases, as guys - and girls - have different kinks)... and since I am me, a bit of humor is spread around from place to place just to liven things up a little. =] All artwork is tasteful, softcore nudity, roughly akin to what you'd get from Playboy magazine, but actually with less all-out nudity... were it a film, it might barely draw an R rating, or at least PG-13. Again, this is art, not smut.
All artwork within was done first as pencil-and-inks, then scanned and completely computer-treated, with all the coloring and shading done in Paintshop Pro 7. (Yes, I use archaic tools... so sue me.) I should also note that unless some underhanded person personally scans these and offers them in a photo album somewhere, none of these pictures will ever be available online... except for these 10 (very tiny) preview thumbs:
[img]http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e.....prvs.png[/img]
Details about Chix Book #1: Lingerie Edition:
• Available in 8.5x11 Hardcover version only. I chose this to give an air of specialness about it. =) *
• 34 pages of full-color artwork (30 unique pix of the chix), not including filler pages added by Lulu to pad the book out.
• All pages - excepting Lulu padding - are high-quality, thick-weight gloss.
• Published through Lulu.com.
• $30 per copy, with an additional Special Edition offer. **
• Sales page: Playwright's Playgirls #1: Lingerie Edition
* If demand proves so great that a paperback would sell far better, I will definitely consider adding a softcover version.
...What was that about a Special Edition **, you ask? It's pretty simple, actually: For an up-front cost of $50.00 (that's fiddy American) I will take one of these books, sign it (perhaps with a personal message), and hand-sketch and ink four custom, personalized chicks taken from the presented cast in the book, in whatever pose, in whatever costume, and with whatever personalized theme, act, text, or whatever you like. So if you want a few more shots of, say, Miko and Busty in some lingerie you yourself like and want to see them in, I will definitely do that... if you've got your own little humorous scene you want drawn, I'll do that, too... or if you just want to be surprised, well... I've got a fertile imagination. ;D
Why up front, you ask me now? Well, to be able to do the personalized inks, I'll need to have the cash to actually buy the book and have it shipped to me... then I'll have to do the inks and send them back your way on my own dime. Needless to say, I'd be out thirty bucks before turning a profit, with no guarantee of actually getting paid if I require payment after the fact. So really, it's just security for me, and a method to keep liquid while I'm actually working on the artwork.
As for payment and shipping, the process would go like this: I take payment via Paypal, then have the book shipped to my house... I get to work on your commission ASAP, then mail it back your way standard mail - most likely in a packet or box - and the whole process should take anywhere from... oh, I'd say 7 to 14 or more days, depending on how fast Lulu prints and ships and how fast I can make the turnaround on the actual artwork.
As for format of these sketches ... I would insist on softcore, tasteful nudity (no hardcore artwork at all, in keeping with the book's theme), and they will be placed in specific locations: one on the intro page, one on the frontmost filler sheet, and one on each side of the last filler sheet. I chose these locations for aesthetic effect. =)
To order the book itself - vanilla - just buy directly through the Lulu sales page. To order a Special Edition print with personalized artwork for $50.00 American, just send me a PM or email (if you know my address) with details about what sorts of sketches you want, and I'll give you the Paypal address to send payment to. Remember, the sooner we can get details handled, the sooner the tittays arrive. ;)
Well, I think that about covers it... again, the link to the book itself: Playwright's Playgirls #1: Lingerie Edition
Playwright's Playgirls #1: Lingerie Edition
First now, an explanation: This series of art books (which I intend to continue) is not exactly the same as Dave Hopkins' Chick Books, but is indeed inspired by them. Basically, these are collections of special, one-off and full-color artworks of my various girls that I've created over the years... some of them specifically for the book series. In addition, each of these books will be done thematically, with a central "costume" theme around which the entire book will be built. Currently I have plans to expand into an all-males edition, too, based around a different cast of male models, and also themed on a per-edition basis, but that's not important right now. For the first Chix edition, I chose Lingerie, so all the girls in this book are modeling various forms of Reizwäsche: chamise, teddies, corsets, torsolettes, babydoll negligee (I tried to cover all the bases, as guys - and girls - have different kinks)... and since I am me, a bit of humor is spread around from place to place just to liven things up a little. =] All artwork is tasteful, softcore nudity, roughly akin to what you'd get from Playboy magazine, but actually with less all-out nudity... were it a film, it might barely draw an R rating, or at least PG-13. Again, this is art, not smut.
All artwork within was done first as pencil-and-inks, then scanned and completely computer-treated, with all the coloring and shading done in Paintshop Pro 7. (Yes, I use archaic tools... so sue me.) I should also note that unless some underhanded person personally scans these and offers them in a photo album somewhere, none of these pictures will ever be available online... except for these 10 (very tiny) preview thumbs:
[img]http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e.....prvs.png[/img]
Details about Chix Book #1: Lingerie Edition:
• Available in 8.5x11 Hardcover version only. I chose this to give an air of specialness about it. =) *
• 34 pages of full-color artwork (30 unique pix of the chix), not including filler pages added by Lulu to pad the book out.
• All pages - excepting Lulu padding - are high-quality, thick-weight gloss.
• Published through Lulu.com.
• $30 per copy, with an additional Special Edition offer. **
• Sales page: Playwright's Playgirls #1: Lingerie Edition
* If demand proves so great that a paperback would sell far better, I will definitely consider adding a softcover version.
...What was that about a Special Edition **, you ask? It's pretty simple, actually: For an up-front cost of $50.00 (that's fiddy American) I will take one of these books, sign it (perhaps with a personal message), and hand-sketch and ink four custom, personalized chicks taken from the presented cast in the book, in whatever pose, in whatever costume, and with whatever personalized theme, act, text, or whatever you like. So if you want a few more shots of, say, Miko and Busty in some lingerie you yourself like and want to see them in, I will definitely do that... if you've got your own little humorous scene you want drawn, I'll do that, too... or if you just want to be surprised, well... I've got a fertile imagination. ;D
Why up front, you ask me now? Well, to be able to do the personalized inks, I'll need to have the cash to actually buy the book and have it shipped to me... then I'll have to do the inks and send them back your way on my own dime. Needless to say, I'd be out thirty bucks before turning a profit, with no guarantee of actually getting paid if I require payment after the fact. So really, it's just security for me, and a method to keep liquid while I'm actually working on the artwork.
As for payment and shipping, the process would go like this: I take payment via Paypal, then have the book shipped to my house... I get to work on your commission ASAP, then mail it back your way standard mail - most likely in a packet or box - and the whole process should take anywhere from... oh, I'd say 7 to 14 or more days, depending on how fast Lulu prints and ships and how fast I can make the turnaround on the actual artwork.
As for format of these sketches ... I would insist on softcore, tasteful nudity (no hardcore artwork at all, in keeping with the book's theme), and they will be placed in specific locations: one on the intro page, one on the frontmost filler sheet, and one on each side of the last filler sheet. I chose these locations for aesthetic effect. =)
To order the book itself - vanilla - just buy directly through the Lulu sales page. To order a Special Edition print with personalized artwork for $50.00 American, just send me a PM or email (if you know my address) with details about what sorts of sketches you want, and I'll give you the Paypal address to send payment to. Remember, the sooner we can get details handled, the sooner the tittays arrive. ;)
Well, I think that about covers it... again, the link to the book itself: Playwright's Playgirls #1: Lingerie Edition
The Infamous Date Quiz!
Posted 15 years agoI was inspired somewhat by an article I read in the Houston Chronicle... so I put together a questionnare of things to ask a date.
It's basically just a draft right now, but here is... THE INFAMOUS DATE QUIZ!
SHORT ANSWER
1.What do you want/look for in a date?
2.What do you want/look for in your (hypothetical) children's father?
3.What kind of people are your best friends like, or what do you lookfor in a friend?
4.Die Hard, Steel Magnolias, or Finding Nemo?_____________________________________
5.When you watch TV, you usually tune in to ..._____________________________________
6.You've run up your bills for the month, and you've got a good $80.00left over after figuring in for gas, food and other expenses. What doyou do with it?
7.My dream car is ... (color, make, year, and model)______________________________________________________________________________
8.It's a cool day out and you're dressed in your jammies. You want tograb a drink at the corner store, and despite wearing the sweats andt-shirt you slept in, you go in anyways. How does this make you feel?
9.I get the door for everyone; guys, girls, young and old... and I evenwait for them to get there if they're taking a while. How does thatmake you feel, especially if a hot chick comes up and you happen tobe with me?
10.Would you say you're very patient, or very impatient?
11.When you look for new music, do you look for something melodious,something relaxing, something romantic, or something rockin'?____________________________________
12."They're in our country, so they need to learn our language andjust learn to fit in like everybody else!" How does thisstatement make you feel?
13.You're out on a date, but your date's a little cheap and takes you tothe local Mom n' Pop restaurant, or, say, to a pool hall to shoot afew rounds. What does this make you feel like?
14.Your perfect engagement/wedding ring would be
15.Your son - at age ten - wants to wear his hair long. Do you let him?_____________________
16.To me, the perfect day off is...
I DO THIS, SO YOU DO...?
1.I'm watching the Texans and/or 'Boys football game. It's Sunday.We're both off. So you...?
2.I got lazy and left my dishes and clothes just lying around thehouse, so you...?
3.I get my robe and wizard hat.
4.I spill my drink in your car when I grab it wrong, so you...?
5.Your daughter is making a scene at market - crying, temper tantrum,the works - and she wants that Barbie doll BAD. So you ...?
6.We're arguing, so I just randomly grab your chest and "honk"it. You...?
7.Your son throws a baseball through the front window of the houseplaying catch, even though you TOLD him not to so close to it. Soyou...?
8.Your daughter wants to marry someone not of her race. You...?
9.I forget it's your birthday. Then again, I also have to think abouthow old I actually am before I can give an answer. So you...?
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Remember, this's basically just for the ladies.
It's basically just a draft right now, but here is... THE INFAMOUS DATE QUIZ!
SHORT ANSWER
1.What do you want/look for in a date?
2.What do you want/look for in your (hypothetical) children's father?
3.What kind of people are your best friends like, or what do you lookfor in a friend?
4.Die Hard, Steel Magnolias, or Finding Nemo?_____________________________________
5.When you watch TV, you usually tune in to ..._____________________________________
6.You've run up your bills for the month, and you've got a good $80.00left over after figuring in for gas, food and other expenses. What doyou do with it?
7.My dream car is ... (color, make, year, and model)______________________________________________________________________________
8.It's a cool day out and you're dressed in your jammies. You want tograb a drink at the corner store, and despite wearing the sweats andt-shirt you slept in, you go in anyways. How does this make you feel?
9.I get the door for everyone; guys, girls, young and old... and I evenwait for them to get there if they're taking a while. How does thatmake you feel, especially if a hot chick comes up and you happen tobe with me?
10.Would you say you're very patient, or very impatient?
11.When you look for new music, do you look for something melodious,something relaxing, something romantic, or something rockin'?____________________________________
12."They're in our country, so they need to learn our language andjust learn to fit in like everybody else!" How does thisstatement make you feel?
13.You're out on a date, but your date's a little cheap and takes you tothe local Mom n' Pop restaurant, or, say, to a pool hall to shoot afew rounds. What does this make you feel like?
14.Your perfect engagement/wedding ring would be
15.Your son - at age ten - wants to wear his hair long. Do you let him?_____________________
16.To me, the perfect day off is...
I DO THIS, SO YOU DO...?
1.I'm watching the Texans and/or 'Boys football game. It's Sunday.We're both off. So you...?
2.I got lazy and left my dishes and clothes just lying around thehouse, so you...?
3.I get my robe and wizard hat.
4.I spill my drink in your car when I grab it wrong, so you...?
5.Your daughter is making a scene at market - crying, temper tantrum,the works - and she wants that Barbie doll BAD. So you ...?
6.We're arguing, so I just randomly grab your chest and "honk"it. You...?
7.Your son throws a baseball through the front window of the houseplaying catch, even though you TOLD him not to so close to it. Soyou...?
8.Your daughter wants to marry someone not of her race. You...?
9.I forget it's your birthday. Then again, I also have to think abouthow old I actually am before I can give an answer. So you...?
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Remember, this's basically just for the ladies.
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