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General | Posted 15 years agoMy computer arrived a week early! Thank you, Dell!
It's taken me all day to set it up, from installing drivers to troubleshooting scanner compatibility to copying over important files from my old drive (still in progress, actually).... But it's here! So guess what I'll be doing for a large part of the day tomorrow....
Expect to see a WatchTail post, I may be working all day. After all, you guys made this possible, and it's only right that I pay you back ASAP. :) THANK YOU GUYS!
It's taken me all day to set it up, from installing drivers to troubleshooting scanner compatibility to copying over important files from my old drive (still in progress, actually).... But it's here! So guess what I'll be doing for a large part of the day tomorrow....
Expect to see a WatchTail post, I may be working all day. After all, you guys made this possible, and it's only right that I pay you back ASAP. :) THANK YOU GUYS!
Computer Update
General | Posted 15 years agoDue to a lovely abundance of computer selection up here (read: UGH), I've gone ahead and ordered my computer online. This means it will be a bit before it arrives, but as soon as it does (scheduled no later than 11/30), I'll be cracking out commissions like a madman. Expect to see a LOT of WatchTail posts on my journal around the end of this month and the beginning of next.
Sadly, this delay means I won't have the chance to do a calendar for this year, like I was planning to. Or any holiday ornaments or cards (at least I got the ferrets done!). All the preliminary sketches are on my extremely dead PC, and I'll be too busy with commissions to do a ton of all-new pics. If you'd be interested, though, I might be able to put out a calendar a bit late. Feedback is appreciated. And if not for this year, at least I can get some done for next.
On the brighter side, I made enough money in commissions to get myself a decent printer as well, along with a few accessories and some printing paper, so I can get some prints done for the next time I go to convention! Yes, I'm planning on starting that again, though I can't make it to FC. I was too late in getting any paperwork in, so no table space or tax papers for selling. But I'll be keeping my eye on a few select faves, like MFM, MFF, and as always, RainFurrest for next year. We'll see, and I'll be posting when I know better what's happening.
It'll be good to see you guys again.
Sadly, this delay means I won't have the chance to do a calendar for this year, like I was planning to. Or any holiday ornaments or cards (at least I got the ferrets done!). All the preliminary sketches are on my extremely dead PC, and I'll be too busy with commissions to do a ton of all-new pics. If you'd be interested, though, I might be able to put out a calendar a bit late. Feedback is appreciated. And if not for this year, at least I can get some done for next.
On the brighter side, I made enough money in commissions to get myself a decent printer as well, along with a few accessories and some printing paper, so I can get some prints done for the next time I go to convention! Yes, I'm planning on starting that again, though I can't make it to FC. I was too late in getting any paperwork in, so no table space or tax papers for selling. But I'll be keeping my eye on a few select faves, like MFM, MFF, and as always, RainFurrest for next year. We'll see, and I'll be posting when I know better what's happening.
It'll be good to see you guys again.
My misfortune = Your luck - CLOSED
General | Posted 15 years agoSo, I've been saying for some time now that I need a new computer. Mine's old, out of date, slow, and buggy. Haven't been able to use it with LiveStream or UStream because the processor and RAM couldn't take the strain. It freezes up and reboots without warning. Etc.
Wellllll.... Now it won't even boot up. It's DOA. Kaput. Gone. I think the only valid bits left in it are the hard drive (I hope) and the video card. Maybe the DVD ROM, which I never used. The rest needs a complete overhaul, and until then, I'm confined to a smartphone and an outdated Ubuntu netbook with barely 1 gig of hard drive and 256 RAM.
So I need a new computer, and fast! For that, I need money. For money, I need commissions! For commissions, I need... YOU!
:EDIT: COMMISSIONS NOW CLOSED
"Digital commissions without a computer?! Whaaa?" Yes, these commissions are going to be done on the computer I'll be buying with the money I get for said commissions. There's already going to be a slight delay on getting started anyways, since I have two traditional ones I need to color before getting started. Planning to crack those out this weekend.
Looking at estimate $80-90 Motherboard, $90 processor, $90 RAM, hopefully no more than $100 power supply, $110 Windows 7, and if any of you guys are computer geeks and can tell me anything else I might need (it's been a long time since I cracked open the case) lemme know. And these are rough estimates gathered by browsing Fry's online site in all of 5 mins.
Sorry if I'm rambling, doing a lot of math in my head right now and in a bit of a panic...
tldr; - I'm offering digital commissions, which may be slightly delayed in the creation. Commission slots will be given first come, first serve - but I can't buy the computer parts to do this if I don't have the money. If a slot is not paid within 24 hours of sending my PayPal address, the commission may be dropped or moved to the end of the line.
PRICING:
Single Character:
- Digital Inks: $30 plain, $40 with flat greys to show markings
- Flat Color: $45
- Fully Colored and Shaded: $60
Additional Characters:
- +1/2 the original price each
Simple Background:
- +$15 (I reserve the right to raise this if the requested BG is too difficult)
RULES:
- All images will have a flat or gradient-style background unless a BG is paid for. Minor props may be permitted at my discretion.
- One slot per person, to be fair. I haven't taken commissions in an awfully long time, so I want as many people as possible to get a chance.
- No pedo, excessive gore, beastie, extreme obesity, scat/watersports, babyfur, diapers, or pregnancy. Anything else, if you haven't seen me draw it and aren't sure, feel free to ask.
- Any rating, G - XXX
- If you can't make it to the live-stream, I will be happy to submit ONE sketch for approval and minor corrections. PM me your email address for this if you want a preview.
- Please don't harass me. I'll be getting these done as quick as I can on my brand new hardware which you're helping me buy, so if I don't have it yet, I can't do your art yet. Patience, young padawan.
- You get the full res image, and most pictures will be streamed online live on WatchTail, so try to attend if you can. I'll announce showtimes here and on my Twitter.
- For examples, see my gallery.
Commission Slots:
- note: Slots may be added depending on how much money I need for a computer -
1. Cebelius (3 character, shaded) FINISHED
2. Raishi (2 characters, shaded, BG) FINISHED
3. Iarann (1 character, flat color) FINISHED
4. RealZero (1 character, shaded) FINISHED
5. JWolfman (1 character, inked) FINISHED
6. Argon (2 character, shaded, BG) FINISHED
7. WolfWings (2 character, flat color, BG) FINISHED
8. Tursi (2 character, shaded) FINISHED
9. DataBank (2 character, shaded) PAID
10. Theo_Winters (1 character, shaded) PAID
I'm going ahead and closing it at 10 commissions - that was the original number of slots when I first opened, then I thought I'd need more, but I have enough now. I don't want people to have to wait too long, and I DO want to do a few things for the holidays, too.
Wellllll.... Now it won't even boot up. It's DOA. Kaput. Gone. I think the only valid bits left in it are the hard drive (I hope) and the video card. Maybe the DVD ROM, which I never used. The rest needs a complete overhaul, and until then, I'm confined to a smartphone and an outdated Ubuntu netbook with barely 1 gig of hard drive and 256 RAM.
So I need a new computer, and fast! For that, I need money. For money, I need commissions! For commissions, I need... YOU!
:EDIT: COMMISSIONS NOW CLOSED
"Digital commissions without a computer?! Whaaa?" Yes, these commissions are going to be done on the computer I'll be buying with the money I get for said commissions. There's already going to be a slight delay on getting started anyways, since I have two traditional ones I need to color before getting started. Planning to crack those out this weekend.
Looking at estimate $80-90 Motherboard, $90 processor, $90 RAM, hopefully no more than $100 power supply, $110 Windows 7, and if any of you guys are computer geeks and can tell me anything else I might need (it's been a long time since I cracked open the case) lemme know. And these are rough estimates gathered by browsing Fry's online site in all of 5 mins.
Sorry if I'm rambling, doing a lot of math in my head right now and in a bit of a panic...
tldr; - I'm offering digital commissions, which may be slightly delayed in the creation. Commission slots will be given first come, first serve - but I can't buy the computer parts to do this if I don't have the money. If a slot is not paid within 24 hours of sending my PayPal address, the commission may be dropped or moved to the end of the line.
PRICING:
Single Character:
- Digital Inks: $30 plain, $40 with flat greys to show markings
- Flat Color: $45
- Fully Colored and Shaded: $60
Additional Characters:
- +1/2 the original price each
Simple Background:
- +$15 (I reserve the right to raise this if the requested BG is too difficult)
RULES:
- All images will have a flat or gradient-style background unless a BG is paid for. Minor props may be permitted at my discretion.
- One slot per person, to be fair. I haven't taken commissions in an awfully long time, so I want as many people as possible to get a chance.
- No pedo, excessive gore, beastie, extreme obesity, scat/watersports, babyfur, diapers, or pregnancy. Anything else, if you haven't seen me draw it and aren't sure, feel free to ask.
- Any rating, G - XXX
- If you can't make it to the live-stream, I will be happy to submit ONE sketch for approval and minor corrections. PM me your email address for this if you want a preview.
- Please don't harass me. I'll be getting these done as quick as I can on my brand new hardware which you're helping me buy, so if I don't have it yet, I can't do your art yet. Patience, young padawan.
- You get the full res image, and most pictures will be streamed online live on WatchTail, so try to attend if you can. I'll announce showtimes here and on my Twitter.
- For examples, see my gallery.
Commission Slots:
- note: Slots may be added depending on how much money I need for a computer -
1. Cebelius (3 character, shaded) FINISHED
2. Raishi (2 characters, shaded, BG) FINISHED
3. Iarann (1 character, flat color) FINISHED
4. RealZero (1 character, shaded) FINISHED
5. JWolfman (1 character, inked) FINISHED
6. Argon (2 character, shaded, BG) FINISHED
7. WolfWings (2 character, flat color, BG) FINISHED
8. Tursi (2 character, shaded) FINISHED
9. DataBank (2 character, shaded) PAID
10. Theo_Winters (1 character, shaded) PAID
I'm going ahead and closing it at 10 commissions - that was the original number of slots when I first opened, then I thought I'd need more, but I have enough now. I don't want people to have to wait too long, and I DO want to do a few things for the holidays, too.
Oh good lord! A meme!
General | Posted 15 years agoTagged by 
uc
Rules: Just throw little tidbits of info about your character[s], or the process of creation.
Try to come up with five tidbits, at least. You can continue with more if you want. If you can't come up with five, that's fine. :3
And finally. TAG! Oh- and have fun :b
1. K'sharra was created when I was 12 for a LARP. Her original name was Tasha, but the name needed to have an apostrophe for the racial requirements. Tasha became T'sharra became K'sharra.
2. The name K'sharra was used by no one else until Elder Scrolls: Oblivion stole the name for an NPC for their game. Oddly enough, the NPC was a male tiger.
3. The first picture of K'sharra had no hair, only headfur. Then I discovered the works of Tracy Butler (when she was into furry art), and added hair. The facial markings, however, have never changed.
4. K'sharra used to be a morphing character on FurryMUCK. Among her forms was a giant 12' long (excluding the tail) feral tiger and a winged version of her normal self. She no longer morphs.
5. Keryn was created as a more true-to-life representation of myself, whereas K'sharra was the representation of the person I wanted to be.
TAGS:
I don't tag people for memes. If you read this, and want to do it on your journal too, feel free to say I tagged you!
ucRules: Just throw little tidbits of info about your character[s], or the process of creation.
Try to come up with five tidbits, at least. You can continue with more if you want. If you can't come up with five, that's fine. :3
And finally. TAG! Oh- and have fun :b
1. K'sharra was created when I was 12 for a LARP. Her original name was Tasha, but the name needed to have an apostrophe for the racial requirements. Tasha became T'sharra became K'sharra.
2. The name K'sharra was used by no one else until Elder Scrolls: Oblivion stole the name for an NPC for their game. Oddly enough, the NPC was a male tiger.
3. The first picture of K'sharra had no hair, only headfur. Then I discovered the works of Tracy Butler (when she was into furry art), and added hair. The facial markings, however, have never changed.
4. K'sharra used to be a morphing character on FurryMUCK. Among her forms was a giant 12' long (excluding the tail) feral tiger and a winged version of her normal self. She no longer morphs.
5. Keryn was created as a more true-to-life representation of myself, whereas K'sharra was the representation of the person I wanted to be.
TAGS:
I don't tag people for memes. If you read this, and want to do it on your journal too, feel free to say I tagged you!
Tis the season...
General | Posted 15 years agoEventually, at some point between the commissions and the work and the cra-a-aziness at home, I'd like to do something for the holidays, maybe some kind of Xmas card or a Christmas ornament for my CafePress shop.
Of course, the typical fare is reindeer. Possibly angels of some kind or another. And I have another idea I'm not going to tell anyone about yet. :3
Of course, I'm always open to suggestions. And it may not be for a little while, seeing as I still have a month and a half to go. But keep your eyes open!
Of course, the typical fare is reindeer. Possibly angels of some kind or another. And I have another idea I'm not going to tell anyone about yet. :3
Of course, I'm always open to suggestions. And it may not be for a little while, seeing as I still have a month and a half to go. But keep your eyes open!
Icon Commissions [CLOSED]
General | Posted 15 years agoOkay, so this is my first time doing this....
Will be doing commissions for 100x100 digitally painted icons, the right size for FA and/or most forums. You get the full-res 500x500 picture, and the 100x100 icon.
Price: $10
Limit: 2 slots each (I'll probably be offering these again, so don't fret, I just don't wanna burn out for now)
Examples: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4679105 - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4679636 - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4680101
Post your request for a slot below, along with a link to reference image(s) and the desired background (simple) and expression, and I'll PM you my PayPal address.
I'll be streaming these, too, during the next week or so, and I'll advertise via journal and Twitter when the stream starts.
Painted Icon Slots:
1. DSworn [FINISHED]
2. DSworn [FINISHED]
3. Kazza [FINISHED]
4. WoolyTheFree [FINISHED]
5. Tursi [FINISHED]
6. DavidN [FINISHED]
7. KojiroV [FINISHED]
8. Jurann [FINISHED]
9. Firewolf66 [FINISHED]
10. Cubby_s [FINISHED]
11. Draylen [FINISHED]
12. DashaRhosenwyn [FINISHED]
13. Tegani [FINISHED]
14. Tegani [PAID]
15. aruna_lanate [PAID]
Will be doing commissions for 100x100 digitally painted icons, the right size for FA and/or most forums. You get the full-res 500x500 picture, and the 100x100 icon.
Price: $10
Limit: 2 slots each (I'll probably be offering these again, so don't fret, I just don't wanna burn out for now)
Examples: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4679105 - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4679636 - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4680101
Post your request for a slot below, along with a link to reference image(s) and the desired background (simple) and expression, and I'll PM you my PayPal address.
I'll be streaming these, too, during the next week or so, and I'll advertise via journal and Twitter when the stream starts.
Painted Icon Slots:
1. DSworn [FINISHED]
2. DSworn [FINISHED]
3. Kazza [FINISHED]
4. WoolyTheFree [FINISHED]
5. Tursi [FINISHED]
6. DavidN [FINISHED]
7. KojiroV [FINISHED]
8. Jurann [FINISHED]
9. Firewolf66 [FINISHED]
10. Cubby_s [FINISHED]
11. Draylen [FINISHED]
12. DashaRhosenwyn [FINISHED]
13. Tegani [FINISHED]
14. Tegani [PAID]
15. aruna_lanate [PAID]
What do YOU want?
General | Posted 15 years agoWell, the "Inspire me!" journal turned out well. I got some ideas, got inspired to try a few new things... I feel pretty good about it. Had an interesting species suggestion while sketching one, too...
And it made me realize: I'm a little out of the loop. I have no clue what's "in vogue" right now, what people are looking for, what's popular, and better yet, what's NOT popular but sought after?
Input, anyone?
And it made me realize: I'm a little out of the loop. I have no clue what's "in vogue" right now, what people are looking for, what's popular, and better yet, what's NOT popular but sought after?
Input, anyone?
Inspire me!
General | Posted 15 years agoSo, I'm back on my meds again. Treatment is going slower than planned. Unfortunately, the meds have a rather mild side effect on my moods. Specifically, it's a mild depressant. For the most part, it's not bad enough to interfere with my life (like this damn cat is interfering with my typing), but for an artist, it makes it so hard to find inspiration...
So, I'd like some requests. Not just your normal kind though. I don't want just a species or a pose thrown out there... Inspire me. Describe in florid detail, talk about the scene, the emotions, the things that make the picture more than just an average drawing. I know there's a lot of people out there with pictures they have in their head that they can't translate into art...
I'm looking to challenge myself, to keep myself in the loop, so I don't fall off the edge of the world again right as I've just come back. I want an idea that makes me want to draw it, that challenges my skills, that stretches my boundaries. I have the skill. I just need the inspiration.
Note: I do have a commission to fill, but I haven't getten the details on it yet. Once those come in, this will take second priority.
Edit: I'm not looking for stories, though they are very nice... I'm looking for scene descriptions. I'm not a comic artist; I can't draw multiple things happening in sequence. I'm looking for inspiration for a single piece.
So, I'd like some requests. Not just your normal kind though. I don't want just a species or a pose thrown out there... Inspire me. Describe in florid detail, talk about the scene, the emotions, the things that make the picture more than just an average drawing. I know there's a lot of people out there with pictures they have in their head that they can't translate into art...
I'm looking to challenge myself, to keep myself in the loop, so I don't fall off the edge of the world again right as I've just come back. I want an idea that makes me want to draw it, that challenges my skills, that stretches my boundaries. I have the skill. I just need the inspiration.
Note: I do have a commission to fill, but I haven't getten the details on it yet. Once those come in, this will take second priority.
Edit: I'm not looking for stories, though they are very nice... I'm looking for scene descriptions. I'm not a comic artist; I can't draw multiple things happening in sequence. I'm looking for inspiration for a single piece.
20% off ALL CafePress... including mine!
General | Posted 15 years agoThis weekend CafePress is having a big 20% off sale for Columbus Day... So if you were holding off on getting a shirt or mug or something from any of the artists here on FA that have CafePress stores, now's the time!
Details:
http://www.cafepress.com/cp/popup/i.....e=sale-details
My store:
http://www.cafepress.com/ksharra
Details:
http://www.cafepress.com/cp/popup/i.....e=sale-details
My store:
http://www.cafepress.com/ksharra
CafePress Store Re-Opened
General | Posted 15 years agoBuy my stuff! Please! Because I owe CafePress money!
http://www.cafepress.com/ksharra
My CafePress site was closed for a long time because I didn't have the money to maintain it, didn't have the time or inspiration to add new things. That whole art block thing. You know.
But it's been reopened, with a couple of NEW designs, and some lovely art prints of some of my favorite (clean) pieces!
The selection's a bit limited for now, because I can only do a free shop, but if it takes off, I'll be gladly upgrading it and adding more designs now that I've got my mojo back! And of course, I do take suggestions!
http://www.cafepress.com/ksharra
Personal note: I have an entire collection of the pawprint mugs. SQUEE! I love pawprints!
http://www.cafepress.com/ksharra
My CafePress site was closed for a long time because I didn't have the money to maintain it, didn't have the time or inspiration to add new things. That whole art block thing. You know.
But it's been reopened, with a couple of NEW designs, and some lovely art prints of some of my favorite (clean) pieces!
The selection's a bit limited for now, because I can only do a free shop, but if it takes off, I'll be gladly upgrading it and adding more designs now that I've got my mojo back! And of course, I do take suggestions!
http://www.cafepress.com/ksharra
Personal note: I have an entire collection of the pawprint mugs. SQUEE! I love pawprints!
Rainfurrest
General | Posted 15 years agoSo I'm back from Rainfurrest: a smaller local Seattle convention.
I'm sorry I didn't tell anyone I was going to be there. I didn't even know I would be, until Friday evening. I had a panel, but no guarantees I'd show up for anything else...
But I'm glad I did. I had a good convention. It was rough, it was exhilarating, it was amazing. I saw people I hadn't seen in years. I drew more art than I've drawn in years. (Granted, it was two badges and maybe 4 sketchbooks, but that's a lot for me lately.) I went to panels, I did panels, I schmoozed and laughed and hung out.
But it was painful. I hadn't realized how hard it would be to draw again. How much it would hurt to hear the hesitant hope in the voice of friends who were worried about me, but just couldn't pass up the hope that maybe if they asked now, they could finally get some art. How difficult it would be to say no, and how much more difficult it would be to say yes.
And not only that, it HURT. My fibromyalgia has been getting progressively worse, to the point where I cannot physically handle a con. If you were there, maybe you saw me hobbling, leaning on tables, limping and pale.
I heard some rumors while I was there. I heard people think I've left the fandom. That I'm no longer doing furry art. It's not true. It's been a long hard road for me, and furry art has fallen to the wayside. Furry friends have fallen to the wayside. But you are missed. To all the people I saw at the con, I loved every minute of it. To all the people I didn't see, you are in my heart. I want to come back, I will come back...
...I'm just not quite there yet.
By the way, if you were there and I drew something for you, it would be wonderful if you would send me a scan. Not for me, but for the people who want to see it.
I'm sorry I didn't tell anyone I was going to be there. I didn't even know I would be, until Friday evening. I had a panel, but no guarantees I'd show up for anything else...
But I'm glad I did. I had a good convention. It was rough, it was exhilarating, it was amazing. I saw people I hadn't seen in years. I drew more art than I've drawn in years. (Granted, it was two badges and maybe 4 sketchbooks, but that's a lot for me lately.) I went to panels, I did panels, I schmoozed and laughed and hung out.
But it was painful. I hadn't realized how hard it would be to draw again. How much it would hurt to hear the hesitant hope in the voice of friends who were worried about me, but just couldn't pass up the hope that maybe if they asked now, they could finally get some art. How difficult it would be to say no, and how much more difficult it would be to say yes.
And not only that, it HURT. My fibromyalgia has been getting progressively worse, to the point where I cannot physically handle a con. If you were there, maybe you saw me hobbling, leaning on tables, limping and pale.
I heard some rumors while I was there. I heard people think I've left the fandom. That I'm no longer doing furry art. It's not true. It's been a long hard road for me, and furry art has fallen to the wayside. Furry friends have fallen to the wayside. But you are missed. To all the people I saw at the con, I loved every minute of it. To all the people I didn't see, you are in my heart. I want to come back, I will come back...
...I'm just not quite there yet.
By the way, if you were there and I drew something for you, it would be wonderful if you would send me a scan. Not for me, but for the people who want to see it.
Brain... bubbling...
General | Posted 16 years agoSo it's been well over a year now. Sorry about that. I got really burned out and life happened, and... I dropped off the face of the planet.
So that year or so? I've moved. I've got a wonderful BF. I started LARPing. Learned how to make latex masks. And do leather carving. Working at the same company but doing a much cooler job within it. I've become a bit of a tech geek. Stopped getting on the computer so much, since I spend all day on it at work. Found out I have fibromyalgia. Bought a car. And a scooter. Started an auction website for medieval/fantasy gear.
Life has been so busy, I haven't even remotely had time to miss art, or conventions, or the furry community.
And then there was this thing that happened. I don't know how many tech geeks and Apple fanboys are out there, but there's this thing called an iPad... Yeah, I've heard ALL the jokes and corny remarks and YouTube vids and pics making fun of it. But that's irrelevant. It has a drawing program similar to OpenCanvas. It's lightweight. And about the size of a standard drawing pad.
My brain started working.
I have decided I need a tablet. Of some kind. Not likely to get the Apple one, since it can't multitask and has no Flash. But if Google happened to come up with a comparable Android version... I would be able to draw on the fly, without having to tote around art supplies. I'd be able to spontaneously create, whenever I feel that creative urge. And do stuff online, talk to people, have a presence again... All without having to sit in a back-breaking desk chair, hunching over for hours in discomfort and pain.
Ah. See you're not watching me to hear about techie drooling. You want art. I know that. And no matter what nifty things I have, you want to see pictures.
The thing is, seeing the possibilities a tablet could create has opened up some of the blocks in my mind. I can... almost see things again. Pictures. They're almost forming, almost there. I'm starting to miss drawing. I'm starting to miss the ability to express in lines and colors. The flow of creation. It's not there yet, but it's starting to waken, and I feel restless. I don't want to push it, but I don't know where to start. I'm rusty. My markers are old and half of them are dried up. I still can't sit at a computer long enough to create digitally. I don't have any concrete ideas, and the ones I see in my mind's eye come at the worst moments, when I can't capture them.
So... yeah. I'm still here, struggling with life and learning to try again. Have patience. I know there's some complainers out there, yeah, I read your comments. You can be patient and wait.
But at least you know, I haven't disappeared forever. And it's not going to be another year, at this rate.
Edit: http://devilspanties.keenspot.com/d/20050219.html
So that year or so? I've moved. I've got a wonderful BF. I started LARPing. Learned how to make latex masks. And do leather carving. Working at the same company but doing a much cooler job within it. I've become a bit of a tech geek. Stopped getting on the computer so much, since I spend all day on it at work. Found out I have fibromyalgia. Bought a car. And a scooter. Started an auction website for medieval/fantasy gear.
Life has been so busy, I haven't even remotely had time to miss art, or conventions, or the furry community.
And then there was this thing that happened. I don't know how many tech geeks and Apple fanboys are out there, but there's this thing called an iPad... Yeah, I've heard ALL the jokes and corny remarks and YouTube vids and pics making fun of it. But that's irrelevant. It has a drawing program similar to OpenCanvas. It's lightweight. And about the size of a standard drawing pad.
My brain started working.
I have decided I need a tablet. Of some kind. Not likely to get the Apple one, since it can't multitask and has no Flash. But if Google happened to come up with a comparable Android version... I would be able to draw on the fly, without having to tote around art supplies. I'd be able to spontaneously create, whenever I feel that creative urge. And do stuff online, talk to people, have a presence again... All without having to sit in a back-breaking desk chair, hunching over for hours in discomfort and pain.
Ah. See you're not watching me to hear about techie drooling. You want art. I know that. And no matter what nifty things I have, you want to see pictures.
The thing is, seeing the possibilities a tablet could create has opened up some of the blocks in my mind. I can... almost see things again. Pictures. They're almost forming, almost there. I'm starting to miss drawing. I'm starting to miss the ability to express in lines and colors. The flow of creation. It's not there yet, but it's starting to waken, and I feel restless. I don't want to push it, but I don't know where to start. I'm rusty. My markers are old and half of them are dried up. I still can't sit at a computer long enough to create digitally. I don't have any concrete ideas, and the ones I see in my mind's eye come at the worst moments, when I can't capture them.
So... yeah. I'm still here, struggling with life and learning to try again. Have patience. I know there's some complainers out there, yeah, I read your comments. You can be patient and wait.
But at least you know, I haven't disappeared forever. And it's not going to be another year, at this rate.
Edit: http://devilspanties.keenspot.com/d/20050219.html
Sorry, guys...
General | Posted 16 years agoHey look, there's a new piece up!
Yeah, I got tricked into doing an OpenCanvas. It's one of my few artistic joys that I have left: online communal drawing. I don't mind showing people how I do things, or working together with someone else on a pic, or whatever...
I can't really say I like the finished piece, though. I know, you're gonna say "OMG but it's awesome don't be so hard on yourself you just can't see how amazing you are yadda yadda..." Yer damn right. I can't see it. I know it's a nice pic, but I don't like it. I don't feel any kind of satisfaction or release or closure... Just dissatisfied and surly. Art shouldn't do that.
So that's why I'm not "back". I'm jaded, I'm miserable, and I really appreciate the support but I'm just not seeing the value in it anymore.
I'll happily OpenCanvas, when I have time, when my back's not giving me pain, when I'm not working on other things, when I'm actually online (which is rare nowadays)...
But I'm sorry. I'm still not "back".
Yeah, I got tricked into doing an OpenCanvas. It's one of my few artistic joys that I have left: online communal drawing. I don't mind showing people how I do things, or working together with someone else on a pic, or whatever...
I can't really say I like the finished piece, though. I know, you're gonna say "OMG but it's awesome don't be so hard on yourself you just can't see how amazing you are yadda yadda..." Yer damn right. I can't see it. I know it's a nice pic, but I don't like it. I don't feel any kind of satisfaction or release or closure... Just dissatisfied and surly. Art shouldn't do that.
So that's why I'm not "back". I'm jaded, I'm miserable, and I really appreciate the support but I'm just not seeing the value in it anymore.
I'll happily OpenCanvas, when I have time, when my back's not giving me pain, when I'm not working on other things, when I'm actually online (which is rare nowadays)...
But I'm sorry. I'm still not "back".
Absentee Update
General | Posted 16 years agoI'm still alive. Doing well without art, not really missing it much.
Losing my interest in porn. Maybe it's because I'm no longer sexually frustrated. Maybe because I'm feeling like I've seen it all, and there's nothing new under the sun. There's only so many ways the body can move. Only so many angles from which is can be drawn. Looking through my watch-list submissions only makes me sad and bored.
There's not enough good, serious art out there. And I'm not inspired or talented enough to fill the void. Oh don't even. I dare you to go through my art and point out ONE piece that has an awe-inspiring background. Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. I'm talking about the kind of work that makes your soul want to fly. The composition, color, emotion, and detail of artists like
balaa and 
miles-df and 
Blotch (when Blotch isn't doing mindless gay porn and actually paints art that has a soul).
You want to know why I quit? Because I can't make souls fly. I can't bring out the beauty in life. I have technical skill, but no inspiration or life. And when I do feel something, when my hands start to tingle with the will to create and my heart speaks to me... all I can get onto paper is an awkward imitation of what I really mean to draw.
There's no point to art if it doesn't free you to express yourself. And when I draw, I feel less like I'm expressing myself and more like I'm confining myself to expression in a media I can't master.
I don't miss it at all. I hardly even look back at it. And in the few moments that I look wistfully at blank paper and unfinished projects, I'm not feeling the urge to complete things. I'm feeling sad that I never could, no matter how hard I tried, put onto paper what I really meant to. All the lost time, all the wasted skill, all the training and materials and encouragement, all gone to waste because I can't make my hands follow the lines my heart draws.
Alright, so I went back and really looked at my stuff. It's not all terrible. There are actually a few times where I succeeded at what I wanted to draw.
Here's the full comprehensive list: http://ksharra.livejournal.com/104201.html
10 years of work, and 13 pieces I can look back on and say "That turned out nice." Is it any wonder I feel so discouraged?
Losing my interest in porn. Maybe it's because I'm no longer sexually frustrated. Maybe because I'm feeling like I've seen it all, and there's nothing new under the sun. There's only so many ways the body can move. Only so many angles from which is can be drawn. Looking through my watch-list submissions only makes me sad and bored.
There's not enough good, serious art out there. And I'm not inspired or talented enough to fill the void. Oh don't even. I dare you to go through my art and point out ONE piece that has an awe-inspiring background. Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. I'm talking about the kind of work that makes your soul want to fly. The composition, color, emotion, and detail of artists like
balaa and 
miles-df and 
Blotch (when Blotch isn't doing mindless gay porn and actually paints art that has a soul).You want to know why I quit? Because I can't make souls fly. I can't bring out the beauty in life. I have technical skill, but no inspiration or life. And when I do feel something, when my hands start to tingle with the will to create and my heart speaks to me... all I can get onto paper is an awkward imitation of what I really mean to draw.
There's no point to art if it doesn't free you to express yourself. And when I draw, I feel less like I'm expressing myself and more like I'm confining myself to expression in a media I can't master.
I don't miss it at all. I hardly even look back at it. And in the few moments that I look wistfully at blank paper and unfinished projects, I'm not feeling the urge to complete things. I'm feeling sad that I never could, no matter how hard I tried, put onto paper what I really meant to. All the lost time, all the wasted skill, all the training and materials and encouragement, all gone to waste because I can't make my hands follow the lines my heart draws.
Alright, so I went back and really looked at my stuff. It's not all terrible. There are actually a few times where I succeeded at what I wanted to draw.
Here's the full comprehensive list: http://ksharra.livejournal.com/104201.html
10 years of work, and 13 pieces I can look back on and say "That turned out nice." Is it any wonder I feel so discouraged?
Update (a.k.a. yesnoyesnoyesno)
General | Posted 17 years agoYes, I'm still alive.
No, I'm not going to MFF this year.
Yes, I MIGHT be going to FWA. If my finances get better.
No, I'm not happy about Prop 8. http://ksharra.livejournal.com/102670.html
Yes, I'm still in the middle of an art block.
No, I'm still not taking commissions.
Thank you to everyone who is still watching me and looking at my art. Maybe eventually I'll get over the frustration of not being able to draw what I see in my head, and get back to creating porn for you guys. Or whatever it was I was good at doing. *sighs*
I'll be back someday, we'll see.
No, I'm not going to MFF this year.
Yes, I MIGHT be going to FWA. If my finances get better.
No, I'm not happy about Prop 8. http://ksharra.livejournal.com/102670.html
Yes, I'm still in the middle of an art block.
No, I'm still not taking commissions.
Thank you to everyone who is still watching me and looking at my art. Maybe eventually I'll get over the frustration of not being able to draw what I see in my head, and get back to creating porn for you guys. Or whatever it was I was good at doing. *sighs*
I'll be back someday, we'll see.
Poll: FWA or MFM? (and Con Report)
General | Posted 17 years agoCon Report here: http://ksharra.livejournal.com/97799.html
MFM vs. FWA poll here: http://ksharra.livejournal.com/98062.html
Oh, and good news! I finally drew something! I'll be posting it as soon as I get it colored. Why not post the inks? Well, here's a hint: WAY TOO MANY STRIPES. Should be posted in the next few days.
EDIT: See comments below for picture contest!
MFM vs. FWA poll here: http://ksharra.livejournal.com/98062.html
Oh, and good news! I finally drew something! I'll be posting it as soon as I get it colored. Why not post the inks? Well, here's a hint: WAY TOO MANY STRIPES. Should be posted in the next few days.
EDIT: See comments below for picture contest!
MFM, MFF, and future artzes...?
General | Posted 17 years agoWell, I'm getting ready to head out to MFM tomorrow. Going all by my lonesome, without my new mate. But that's okay by me, a weekend away from everything is maybe what I need. I'll be looking for all those familiar faces, just look for me in my white paw-print Tripp pants on Saturday!
I'm bringing some art supplies, though I don't know if I'll be drawing. Been kinda down on art, don't really want to draw, feel like drawing, or have any motivation at all to start back up again. At least I don't have much to do anymore. I have one very patient commissioner who is still waiting on a tattoo I started for him, and I warned him I had burned out... I wish he'd just take the sketch and the money I offered. Ah well.
And then I have a piece I really DO want to finish for a friend's folio... Mainly because it's my character in a sexy pose playing my favorite game: pool. Just needs computer coloring, that's all. I need to have that done by October so he can have the folio ready by MFF. Which I am also attending. This time, hopefully WITH my mate.
So anyhow, I dunno. Cons, yes, art... not so much. Eventually I hope to be back, but for now, thinking about art just depresses me. I don't know if any of you guys know where I'm coming from, but... I'll get out of it eventually.
I'm bringing some art supplies, though I don't know if I'll be drawing. Been kinda down on art, don't really want to draw, feel like drawing, or have any motivation at all to start back up again. At least I don't have much to do anymore. I have one very patient commissioner who is still waiting on a tattoo I started for him, and I warned him I had burned out... I wish he'd just take the sketch and the money I offered. Ah well.
And then I have a piece I really DO want to finish for a friend's folio... Mainly because it's my character in a sexy pose playing my favorite game: pool. Just needs computer coloring, that's all. I need to have that done by October so he can have the folio ready by MFF. Which I am also attending. This time, hopefully WITH my mate.
So anyhow, I dunno. Cons, yes, art... not so much. Eventually I hope to be back, but for now, thinking about art just depresses me. I don't know if any of you guys know where I'm coming from, but... I'll get out of it eventually.
Artistic in other ways...
General | Posted 17 years agoI got bored and playful. And I've been wanting to try this for a while now.
http://ksharra.furcen.org/xtraimages/IMAGE_046.jpg
It's red. :D
http://ksharra.furcen.org/xtraimages/IMAGE_046.jpg
It's red. :D
No AFF for me
General | Posted 17 years agoWell, my trip to AFF has been cancelled. Me being able to go was in a large part hinging on the fact that Jurann was going, since he was my ride, providing my hotel room, and helping me run my dealer's table. But Maly's going to be attending the con, and I just found out tonight that she is refusing to drop the Non-Contact Order she has against him. So if Jurann goes, there's a good chance he could wind up in jail... just for BEING there.
So I'm not going.
I know, I know, if I really wanted to go, I'm sure I could scrounge some hotel room space from someone, and I'm sure I could bum a ride, and I could find someone else to help with my table... But it's not worth the hassle. I'm stressed out about the move, stressed out about finances, and stressed out about art (I don't even want to LOOK at my markers anymore), so the last thing I want to be doing is cramming together some art for the art show and sitting at a dealer's table answering questions about why I'm not accepting commissions.
From what I understand, the good folks at AFF will be able to refund us because of the NCO issue keeping us from attending. And I'll be able to make more money from just staying home and working my regular job. I would have been happy to go, since I won't be attending many more cons in the future and I do have a lot of things I could sell (read: "get rid of before I have to pack and move it"), but it's not worth the stress and the hassle and the drama, and not having the NCO dropped is just the straw that broke the camel's back. I'll make it to RainFurrest, since that doesn't require a hotel room and I've got a free registration for being staff last year.
So I'm not going.
I know, I know, if I really wanted to go, I'm sure I could scrounge some hotel room space from someone, and I'm sure I could bum a ride, and I could find someone else to help with my table... But it's not worth the hassle. I'm stressed out about the move, stressed out about finances, and stressed out about art (I don't even want to LOOK at my markers anymore), so the last thing I want to be doing is cramming together some art for the art show and sitting at a dealer's table answering questions about why I'm not accepting commissions.
From what I understand, the good folks at AFF will be able to refund us because of the NCO issue keeping us from attending. And I'll be able to make more money from just staying home and working my regular job. I would have been happy to go, since I won't be attending many more cons in the future and I do have a lot of things I could sell (read: "get rid of before I have to pack and move it"), but it's not worth the stress and the hassle and the drama, and not having the NCO dropped is just the straw that broke the camel's back. I'll make it to RainFurrest, since that doesn't require a hotel room and I've got a free registration for being staff last year.
I quit.
General | Posted 17 years agoNo, this is not a drama-filled "I quit furry because I hate you sick furfags" type of quit. This is not a whiny "I quit art because you insulted my work and blasted me on lulz.net you hate me" kind of quit. This is more of an exhausted "I'm tired and I can't keep it up and I know it" kind of quit.
The Art
I'm not feeling any urge to draw, I think I've burned out again, harder and faster than the last time. This seems to be cyclical. I draw. I sell art. I burn out. Rinse, repeat. I'd like to refund everything I haven't finished, and just quit. But I don't feel like I can. Maybe a couple of people who haven't submitted descriptions, I might be able to just refund them. That would be nice, to get it off my back, even though I signed up for it. I auctioned commissions when I thought I needed $3500 for the IRS. It turns out I only need $1500. Thank you, Dennis.
I'm not taking commissions anymore, I just have to figure out how to handle the ones I already have. My life has been so hectic these past couple of weeks, I haven't even had time to drop off in the mail the few badges I HAVE finished. Yes, they're still here. Yes, my phone has a reminder set for Monday.
The Convention
I have to get art together for AFF, but I'm feeling rushed and don't know what I'll be able to do. I will probably wind up putting pieces for sale in the art show that I would have liked to reserve for a larger convention, just because I may not go to any more. Except RainFurrest, I get free admission this year for being staff last year, and it's right down the road. Conventions are expensive, tiring, demanding, and no longer any fun for me. The only convention I can remember that I actually had fun and relaxed at was the last time I went to MFM, partied, hung out, and DID NOT SELL ART. I spent a few hours in the Artist Alley and ditched for dancing, room parties, trades with friends, hanging out, relaxing, etc. The only reason I went (and even COULD go at all) was because Duo bought me admission for my birthday, which was right before con. But I can't afford conventions if I don't sell, and I burn out if I do sell. No more for me.
The Verdict
I'm not giving up art for good. I'm sure, if the cycle holds true, I will want to draw again after the weight of commissions is off and once my personal life settles into a more stable situation. However, I'm not doing art as a business anymore. I'm not doing it as a service. I'm not doing it as a favor. I'm not doing it for anyone but me. And I might not be doing it even for me for a while. All I'll be doing for now is finishing up what I have left to take care of, and then taking care of my personal life from that point on. I need to take care of me.
The Art
I'm not feeling any urge to draw, I think I've burned out again, harder and faster than the last time. This seems to be cyclical. I draw. I sell art. I burn out. Rinse, repeat. I'd like to refund everything I haven't finished, and just quit. But I don't feel like I can. Maybe a couple of people who haven't submitted descriptions, I might be able to just refund them. That would be nice, to get it off my back, even though I signed up for it. I auctioned commissions when I thought I needed $3500 for the IRS. It turns out I only need $1500. Thank you, Dennis.
I'm not taking commissions anymore, I just have to figure out how to handle the ones I already have. My life has been so hectic these past couple of weeks, I haven't even had time to drop off in the mail the few badges I HAVE finished. Yes, they're still here. Yes, my phone has a reminder set for Monday.
The Convention
I have to get art together for AFF, but I'm feeling rushed and don't know what I'll be able to do. I will probably wind up putting pieces for sale in the art show that I would have liked to reserve for a larger convention, just because I may not go to any more. Except RainFurrest, I get free admission this year for being staff last year, and it's right down the road. Conventions are expensive, tiring, demanding, and no longer any fun for me. The only convention I can remember that I actually had fun and relaxed at was the last time I went to MFM, partied, hung out, and DID NOT SELL ART. I spent a few hours in the Artist Alley and ditched for dancing, room parties, trades with friends, hanging out, relaxing, etc. The only reason I went (and even COULD go at all) was because Duo bought me admission for my birthday, which was right before con. But I can't afford conventions if I don't sell, and I burn out if I do sell. No more for me.
The Verdict
I'm not giving up art for good. I'm sure, if the cycle holds true, I will want to draw again after the weight of commissions is off and once my personal life settles into a more stable situation. However, I'm not doing art as a business anymore. I'm not doing it as a service. I'm not doing it as a favor. I'm not doing it for anyone but me. And I might not be doing it even for me for a while. All I'll be doing for now is finishing up what I have left to take care of, and then taking care of my personal life from that point on. I need to take care of me.
Rumors, Flame Wars, Gossip & Slander...
General | Posted 17 years agoThis is your official invitation to tell me off, say what you really think of me, and share all those juicy rumors you've been hearing about me. I want to know what people have to say about me behind my back. And this is your opportunity to say it anonymously to my face.
And yes, I'm serious. I REALLY DO want to hear the worst of what everyone thinks of me.
Join the flame war here:
http://ksharra.livejournal.com/91505.html
(I wouldn't recommend saying anything here, unless you're one of the wonderfully ballsy people who doesn't mind speaking their mind without caring if people know who you are. Post to the LJ, it has an "anonymous" option.)
Oh yes, and don't forget:
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/
Or for some variety, here's the other links!
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/ind
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/tra
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/sec
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/env
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/com
And yes, I'm serious. I REALLY DO want to hear the worst of what everyone thinks of me.
Join the flame war here:
http://ksharra.livejournal.com/91505.html
(I wouldn't recommend saying anything here, unless you're one of the wonderfully ballsy people who doesn't mind speaking their mind without caring if people know who you are. Post to the LJ, it has an "anonymous" option.)
Oh yes, and don't forget:
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/
Or for some variety, here's the other links!
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/ind
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/tra
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/sec
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/env
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/com
Because I can...
General | Posted 17 years agoI haven't posted about it in a while, so I figured I'd revive this:
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/
Or for some variety, here's the other links!
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/ind
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/tra
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/sec
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/env
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/com
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/
Or for some variety, here's the other links!
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/ind
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/tra
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/sec
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/env
http://ksharraville.myminicity.com/com
Upcoming Art, Auctions, & FurBuy Updates
General | Posted 18 years agoHey guys, sorry I haven't been posting any art lately! I've been swamped, but I WILL have some new stuff coming up soon! I have a couple personal pictures in the works, a small batch of badges already inked and soon to be colored, and some commissions from my FurBuy auction that I'll be working on, as soon as I get descriptions.
Speaking of FurBuy...
For one, I have some old sketches and inks up for sale right now:
http://www.furbuy.com/seller/ksharra.html
And for two, I know a lot of people get their updates about FurBuy features from reading my journal directly. In fact, we've got some brand new updates, like personal avatars, a new Dark theme, a comments revamp, and FAP (FurryArtPile) site integration... But whenever we have updates, I have to post about it all over. So this time, I'd like to pimp...
The FurBuy LJ Community!!!
http://community.livejournal.com/furbuy/
I'm going to stop posting about FurBuy here, because I'd like my FA to be about my art, and not my personal life or my job(s), so if you want to be kept up to date on new changes to FurBuy, just join the LJ community here:
http://community.livejournal.com/furbuy/13210.html
Oh, whoops! I meant here: (Tee hee, sorry, I just HAD to post the above link :3)
http://community.livejournal.com/furbuy/
Please, if you use FurBuy and you also use LJ, join up!
Speaking of FurBuy...
For one, I have some old sketches and inks up for sale right now:
http://www.furbuy.com/seller/ksharra.html
And for two, I know a lot of people get their updates about FurBuy features from reading my journal directly. In fact, we've got some brand new updates, like personal avatars, a new Dark theme, a comments revamp, and FAP (FurryArtPile) site integration... But whenever we have updates, I have to post about it all over. So this time, I'd like to pimp...
The FurBuy LJ Community!!!
http://community.livejournal.com/furbuy/
I'm going to stop posting about FurBuy here, because I'd like my FA to be about my art, and not my personal life or my job(s), so if you want to be kept up to date on new changes to FurBuy, just join the LJ community here:
http://community.livejournal.com/furbuy/13210.html
Oh, whoops! I meant here: (Tee hee, sorry, I just HAD to post the above link :3)
http://community.livejournal.com/furbuy/
Please, if you use FurBuy and you also use LJ, join up!
Question for Auction Users
General | Posted 18 years agoWe've had a few people ask why we do Dutch bidding the way we do on FurBuy. And I'm a little confused. I thought the system worked well, and that it was the way things were supposed to be.
The way it works now:
You place a Direct bid on the auction, and it puts your bid in the list of all bids on the auction. The bids are ranked highest to lowest (and oldest to newest on bids of the same level). The top X bids depending on the number of auction items available, win. The price they pay is equal to the lowest of the winning bids.
It makes sense to me, but apparently it doesn't make sense to other people, and I'd like to know why, so maybe we can improve it. So for anyone who has had questions about our Dutch Bidding service, please tell me:
How do YOU think Dutch bidding should work and why?
The way it works now:
You place a Direct bid on the auction, and it puts your bid in the list of all bids on the auction. The bids are ranked highest to lowest (and oldest to newest on bids of the same level). The top X bids depending on the number of auction items available, win. The price they pay is equal to the lowest of the winning bids.
It makes sense to me, but apparently it doesn't make sense to other people, and I'd like to know why, so maybe we can improve it. So for anyone who has had questions about our Dutch Bidding service, please tell me:
How do YOU think Dutch bidding should work and why?
IMPORTANT News for FurBuy Users
General | Posted 18 years agoHey there! We are proud to announce that http://www.FurBuy.com is now also partnered with http://www.FURiends.com and they've done a wonderful job of incorporating our auction listings (non-adult only, of course!) into their website. Anyone who has never been to their site should check it out, it's a great place to make a space for yourself and find new friends! And if you are a member of FURiends, you can add your FURiends name to your profile under your My Account - Prefs page and a pawprint will appear my your name in our auction listings.
Also, very important news for anyone who uses the site:
Ever since our popularity exploded, we've had a few people lately signing up for our site with fake information and trying to place bids. So far we've been managing this manually to keep spammers and potential troublemakers away from the real bidders and sellers, but we're working towards making sure this doesn't happen in the future. We've also had some accounts with invalid emails, that aren't getting their bid notifications (and thus won't be getting their outbid or win emails either!). So to help out with this, we will be implementing an email verification system for new accounts in the very near future.
What this means:
If you have been using our site and have feedback on your account, this will not affect you at all. Your account is good, and we know that from experience. Keep using the site, and let us know if there's anything we can improve, and thank you for staying with us! (You might want to check your email address, just in case, and make sure it's up to date, but we're not requiring it of you. )
If you have been using the site, but have no feedback on your account, we will require you verify your email address once the system is in place. We will do our best to make sure you are aware of when it goes into effect, and will make it as easy and simple for you as possible so you can get back to enjoying the site. We just want to make sure we can contact you, that you are getting the bid/outbid/win notifications, and that buyers or sellers can reach you about auction transactions.
We pride ourselves in having an auction site that everyone can enjoy and we want to make it as safe and worry-free as possible. And as always, if you have any questions or suggestions, let us know!
Also, very important news for anyone who uses the site:
Ever since our popularity exploded, we've had a few people lately signing up for our site with fake information and trying to place bids. So far we've been managing this manually to keep spammers and potential troublemakers away from the real bidders and sellers, but we're working towards making sure this doesn't happen in the future. We've also had some accounts with invalid emails, that aren't getting their bid notifications (and thus won't be getting their outbid or win emails either!). So to help out with this, we will be implementing an email verification system for new accounts in the very near future.
What this means:
If you have been using our site and have feedback on your account, this will not affect you at all. Your account is good, and we know that from experience. Keep using the site, and let us know if there's anything we can improve, and thank you for staying with us! (You might want to check your email address, just in case, and make sure it's up to date, but we're not requiring it of you. )
If you have been using the site, but have no feedback on your account, we will require you verify your email address once the system is in place. We will do our best to make sure you are aware of when it goes into effect, and will make it as easy and simple for you as possible so you can get back to enjoying the site. We just want to make sure we can contact you, that you are getting the bid/outbid/win notifications, and that buyers or sellers can reach you about auction transactions.
We pride ourselves in having an auction site that everyone can enjoy and we want to make it as safe and worry-free as possible. And as always, if you have any questions or suggestions, let us know!
