LIFE

I would have Made a journal on Monday but its already been one heck of a week. Mom had two trips to the ER because of Allergic reactions, we think she got into Poisson Ivy and then the Mowing in the neighborhood blew it up so My Poor Mother is Zonked and Miserable so Please send her Prayers to get well quickly. I also now am taking care of the neighbors cat for the next two months while they work on moving out with her son in New Mexico so that is no big deal and she has been an amazing neighbor over the years watching my Yuki Doggo when I needed help, She is just ready to go live with her family now the house and yard just too much for her to handle now Mind you this woman has decided this at 84 years old so i think she is doing well. as long as she is happy i an happy for her. I just wanna make it to 84 too.

Upcoming things for me this weekend I will be attending the Cincinnati Comic Expo for one day. Its my first time going to a Comic expo so wish me luck . I Pre- Ordered my first Ita Bag a month ago and I am Hoping it will be in soon. I can't wait to start Pin collecting to fill it up. Yuki Has to go to the vet next month for his annual shots and check up so crossing fingers that all goes smoothly no reason as of now it shouldn't he is still very spicy at age ten. I am not sure it there will be any Ren Fair for me this year as it will not be in the budget since i am going to the expo but that is okay. Also I am actually Excited for the FNAF movie I haven't looked forward to a movie is so long.


ART

CURRENT

 Gundam_Warrior - Sea Flowers - Complete

 Gundam_Warrior - Moonlight dance - Complete

Local Commission - In Progress - No Current ETA

UP COMING

Fall Mer YCH - Koi Company - In Progress

Halloween YCH - Planning/no promises due to Time


Love you all

 melody_boat

I had planned to work today on the YCH work but the internet and cable wire to the house was ripped out of the pole this morning by a semi truck. So I started the day with waiting on hold for a tech so I could start a ticket for a repair. Silver lining to all of this is that the field tech did call me and was able to come sooner than seven in the evening so yay! My tooth pain was not as bad today so i am hoping that means I am on the mend from my sinus infection. still it did all throw me off my focus.

Good news though everything is working again and I can start working again. I need a new Art Program that doesn't rely on me having internet. What art Programs would any of you recommend to me?

I have Cut prices on all available YCH for the end of summer. Once they are archived I can not promise they will return, I would love to see these sell and get some vibrant life into them.

YCH Sale


Sea Flowers - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/53231722/

Moonlight Dance - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/53307540/

Summer Treat - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/53350891/


Thank you and Love you all

] Melody_boat

Hello Everyone

i hope you are all doing well. Tryig to stay busy with projects around here, for now i am keeping custom commissions closed as i feel i am not ready to return to that yet. I will continue to provide YCH Options. other than lifes small road bumps thigs have been going well so no complaints on my end. I have just really been taking a step back and rethinking things for myself and tackling each issue one at a time

Sales


YCH - Sea Flower - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/53231722/ - Single Slot

YCH - Moonlight Dance - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/53307540/ - Single Slot

YCH - Summer Treat - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/53350891/ - Multi Slot

Adoptables - SafariCorns - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/49156701/


Thats all I have for now, Please stay tuned for more and thank you all so much for all the support and love

 melody_boat

I am still alive and doing better, the step back has been good for me and has aloud me to work on my art personally and my relationships which are doing much better. I am working on a few things to post to show off my new improvements.


Melody

I normally don't like to get on here and whine and such but well I feel I have too, In short I am taking a extended Break from FA and most internet activities in general as I feel they are not doing me any good, I tired of feeling my art is lacking and not good enough, I'm tired of feeling stuck and not being able to compete right now. I can't work any cheaper I refuse too and My stuff is just a valuable as everyone else's. From this point I will be more active on Twitter than FA I am struggling there too but oh well

To those of you who have supported my art and encouraged me to keep going thank you it has meant the world to me to know its brought you some kind of joy.


I'm feeling like i am also failing at my relationships like I don't do enough in them, I'm really trying hard at least I feel that way I feel like i have good patients but I also sometimes feel tested too. I can wait a long time but not forever. I'm struggling with myself right now like everyone does, Fears, doubts, My body, Aging all of it and I know I am gonna push through it for better or worse I have always had too.


If your still interested in following me and keeping up with art twitter will be your best bet for now

https://twitter.com/Zaber_Cat87

that will be including

Art
fursuits
general life



Thank
 Melody_boat

Sales are really down and I would like to do some work so is there anything you all would like to see from me?

I would love to hear suggestions, Please note i am a clean artist so i don't draw sex scenes or anything too graphic I will draw nudity and light Kink

]Current sales

Dragon Portrait - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/52481069/


 Melody_Boat

I have decided not to post any further YCH pieces for Mermay what is Posted now is all I am going to Offer this year, I had Planned an Auction but that is now canceled i may offer the piece at a later time this summer. What is Currently Offered will stay active till the end of May. I will Not be posting anymore Reminders As they seem to not help.

Available till the End of May

Mermay Chibi commission - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/51774310/

Sunset YCH - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/51993011/

Thank you for all your support and understanding as I strive to bring you the best work that I can.

 melody_boat

So we have started another Mermay and lets hope its a great one! in celebration this year we already have the Chibi YCH posted but I do have a Couple more surprises in store. First will be an Auction for a large themes piece and then another multislot YCH, so stay tuned for lots of Mermaid themed art this year.

Love you all
Melody

Rules

First person that comments and post their ref can get a free Head shot from me in this style.

reference sheet required

Dragons only this time, Please




Examples

https://www.furaffinity.net/view/51484600/

https://www.furaffinity.net/view/51495993/

It will be a blind reveal so you won't get to see it till its complete

This Means

I will choose the pose and expression for the character you may make a suggestion in your comment that I will consider.

Expect up to a week for completion (I normally work faster however paid commissions will take priority if they arise I will contact you via note if this happens or there is some form of delay)

If your interested comment below!


Thanks

Melody

so I have finally decided to update my Commission Pricing, Below will be the base Pricing with out extras.

Note at this time I am not taking any NSFW commissions[/u]

Applies TO ALL Commission Tiers- Complicated Marking, Extra Limbs, wings, Clothing - +$5.00 Extra Charater before extras - +$10'00


ICON/Head Only - $15.00 USD


Badges/Half body - $20.00 USD , w/Backgroud +10.00 USD

Full Body single Pose - $25.00

Ref sheet 2 pose - $35.00

Original Portraits with backgrounds - $45.00 USD

https://www.furaffinity.net/view/51478303/?upload-successful

I am opening for cute and spooky badges!

Cute - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/51209946/

Spooky - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/51210936/

Only taking 5 for this round please note or comment below to claim a spot

$20,00 USD Paypal only

slots

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Thank you!
Melody

Hello Everyone!

LIFE

Health

Sorry for being quiet its been busy for me life wise going into February. I have also been attempting to practice a healthier life style once more as I let my self slip. so back to steady diet and activity. I had good news on my vision remaining stable and been given a new regime for eyecare to stimulate tear production. I just incorporated into my night routine of skin care lol. Health wise I am doing well though cutting back on the sugar and just trying to be more active.

Plans

Making my Plans for events through the year, Check out some local tour spots and hopefully get to see friends in the summer.

ART

Open

https://www.furaffinity.net/view/50658709/

Adopts

https://www.furaffinity.net/view/49156701/

Needs Finished

Twitter Raffle winner

Personal gifts

Love Ya All
Melody

Wow what a year for me personally, I had some rough spots but really on the entire year I have no complaints.

I feel my art has improved so much in just this passed year and i am so so grateful for all those who deemed me worthy enough to commission I loved creating all the pieces. I am thankful for all the friends that have stuck with me and I have gotten to know better over this year. I am grateful for my Dear  Rakan who helps keep me grounded when i fret over the small and large stuff LOVE YOU WOLFY.

I haope you all have a Merry Christmas and Wonderful Holidays

Lets head into a bright new year and work to make ourselves better!

Love you all
Melody

Life

Hello everyone sorry for the slow updates I have just been very busy working and getting ready for My Holiday season here all the decorations and Presents are being found and bought, I have to say my art has come a long way this year I am so happy I was finally blessed to have my tablet. I pray the rest of this year goes smooth/ I will continue to work on my art and hopefully keep honing my own style. In other news I have been doing some more vintage toy hunting and i managed to find the Kenner Ewok family tree hut that my mother had remembered from babysitting the cousins from back in 1984 needless to say we still love playing with it lol. I am also and always hunting those G1 MLP figures hopefully after the holidays I will start up again Fund permitting, also note i do not use any of the fund I make in art for the toy hunts that comes from other income or even trading with the store vendors other retro figures like my horde or Power rangers lol, all the art funds go into Home improvements like new paint and appliances Like the new Refrigerator i am working to pay off cause the other one had to go out to pasture. the weather is getting much colder as well which means saving for heating fuel so wish me luck.

Art Plans

There is a lot at work in the wings including a Twitter exclusive Raffle comming up despite everything going on over there my plan is to have it there. if it all does go sideways then I will announce a back up plan.

Fishmas YCH will be closing on November 25

https://www.furaffinity.net/view/49637189/

Upcoming Raffle/YCH - Winter werewolf - this is an all new design from me and new technique so if your interested stay tuned
Sneak Peak - https://twitter.com/Zaber_Cat87/status/1592550475509170177

Adopts Available

Safaricorns

Giraffe - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/49177074/

Golden Zebra - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/49164518/

Others

Kitsune - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/44094213/

Halloween Canine - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/44094240/

Commission

OPEN Note Me with your Idea and i will quote you.

Love you all

Melody

Hello everyone!

Just a reminder i Am over on Twitter now and I post updates and more random things there along with my Arrt. Zaber_Cat87


small Update on current projects!

Closing October 31st - Werewolf or Witch YCH - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/49048284/

Closing in November - Back To School - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48765579/

Adopts Available

Safaricorns

Giraffe - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/49177074/

Golden Zebra - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/49164518/

Others

Kitsune - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/44094213/

Halloween Canine - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/44094240/

Commission

OPEN Note Me with your Idea and i will quote you.

Upcomming



Christmas YCH - Planning


Thats all for now
Thank you


Melody

https://twitter.com/Zaber_Cat87

It's still under construction but feel free to follow me there.

LIFE

So after that whole being ill thing I am finally back on the better side of recovery apparently I had the Flu which was a mild case due to having the flu vaccine. I would not wish that on anyone it was awful and I hate being trapped in the bed and hugging tissue boxes. so needless to say not much has really happened other than me trying to get better. Upcomming stuff not much is planned for October other that Ohio Ren Fair! yay!

ART

Two Sales will be closing this month. The Mer and Pony Show 1&2 will be closing on the 20th of September and the Mer and Fairy will be closing on the 30th of September so this will be the last chance on these YCH's. the Back to School will remain open till further notice. Adopts will be coming hopefully in October. Halloween YCH's are also in the works for October.

OPEN SALES

Back to School - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48765579/

Relaxing Mer and Fairy YCH - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48501001/

Mer and Pony Show - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48252931/

Mer and Pony Show 2 - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48333227/

Custom Pin ups - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46851385/

Thank you everyone
Melody

Quick journal update. I have been very ill since Tuesday evening with fever aches and r I nny nose. It's not covid as that all came back negative. Doctor says it's either a flu or sinus infection and to keep doing what I am doing with rest, meds and fluids. Today is the first day I have felt well enough to post somthing about it

I was really planning to put out art this week. But plans got changed. I will make a proper journal and updates once I am back to full strength.

Thank you all so much for those that have sent me get well wishes

Melody

Life

Hello all the end to August has been Hectic to say the least. Got quite the scare with mom and a trip to the hospital for a heart condition. it wasn't a heart attack but still required surgery and if she hadn't gone when she did I would have lost her. However the doctors did a fantastic job and she is now on the road to recovery which is going to be months in front of us but she is doing well. Needless to also say the family vacation is also canceled but I can live with that and because I still have my Mother with me. My Local and online friends have been great to me so thank you for all the well wishes and support you have all given me over these very tough days. Other news I am just keeping myself busy and getting ready for Autumn trying to knock out all the Holiday shopping early. been putting models together is what little spare time I have just finished a HMM Shadow Fox Zoid and now I dare anyone to touch it as if you look at it wrong and something pops off. I am now starting a HG Perfect Strike Freedom Gundam. I also have been doing the very simple yet amazing Bandai Pokemon Models, So yeah that is my life out side art right now.

ART

Back to School special is now Open , Mer and Pony show 1 & 2 will be closed on September 20th, Relaxing Mer and Fairy YCH will end September 30th. Summer Fest is Officially Closed.

Work List

 Cadpigjr - Back to School



OPEN SALES

Back to School - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48765579/

Relaxing Mer and Fairy YCH - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48501001/

Mer and Pony Show - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48252931/

Mer and Pony Show 2 - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48333227/

Custom Pin ups - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46851385/

Thank you everyone
Melody

Life

Life has been well, I am a little tired mostly recovering still from July but other than that I have been Healthy and happy. Been trying to adult more as the house needs a few things and getting ready for the cooler weather. I finally caved over and got and new refrigerator because the one I have came with the house when I bought it and has some age on it and is starting to leak and I am in a place at the moment I can get the new one. Nothing fancy just freezer on the top and fridge on the bottom and no ice or water. Frankly I didn't want to deal with that head ache when I can use a tray and have a Brita pitcher. Priced new gutters as well so gonna have to really turn up the work output so i can take a chunk out of that bill. those are a must. not looking forward to this years heating bill and getting the tank filled either but if i work it right shouldn't be too painful.

Fun stuff, My pony collection keeps growing so whenever I find a really good deal I do work that out. Looks like the meet and greet i was planning to attend will have to wait as it was going to be in an area hard hit by the Kentucky floods and the hotel rooms are much more needed for those that need a place to stay. All my family are accounted for and I am so grateful one aunt is still with out fresh water but the others are banned together helping each other, I hate being so far from them sometimes I feel helpless, I have started holiday shopping already too seems to get earlier every year so i can make sure I get everyone on my list. Honestly I am Praying August is a little slower then the last few months I just really would like a slowdown so I can work on art and offer some new things as well.
Despite all the ups and downs I am happy though. Also very Blessed to have a Wonderful Family and Amazing Friends I love you all!


Work List



OPEN SALES

Mer and Pony Show - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48252931/

Mer and Pony Show 2 - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48333227/

Summer Fest - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/47895419/

Custom Pin ups - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46851385/

Thank you everyone
Melody

First off THANK YOU!!! too all the new watchers and all the faves I have been receiving your support is greatly cherished and helps me keep doing what I am doing.



Life

Wow this month has been a blur of busy on every weekend so far and still not done. I have an Airshow to attend this weekend and that should be a lot of fun. Had a few new G! ponies come in from Ebay as well so been busy cleaning those up and trying to get out the arts as well. My darling little Yuki will also be 9 years old this weekend sometimes its hard to believe the puff ball has been part of my life that long as I still think of him as a puppy. Looking ahead to August and the schedule looks packed again for the weekends at least. There are county fairs, state fairs, toy shows and possibly going to some autograph signings. If everything works out if not I wouldn't mind floating in the pool all day lol.

ART

I have two sales going on right now the Summer Fest sale which will close at the end of August. Mer and Pony Show as well is live with few openings. As always I am also open for Pin ups. I will be wrapping up summer themed pieces soon and starting to transition into the fall season. I have a couple of fun ideas coming up for YCH sales.

Work List

 Dragon-Tear - Mer and Pony Show 2

OPEN SALES

Mer and Pony Show - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48252931/

Mer and Pony Show 2 - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48333227/

Summer Fest - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/47895419/

Custom Pin ups - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/46851385/

Thank you everyone
Melody

Hello everyone I am still working just been taking a much slower pace this month. I will be gone over the weekend however I will have Wifi so I can check Notes. once I am back on Monday I will be putting all effort ahead to launch the SummerFest YCHs and taking on more commission work. I will be doing as much as I can as all the funds are going toward a actual bedroom door and not a curtain. July should be a very good month as that also means as per a personal agreement with myself I will also be back to hunting vintage MLP again (yes I promised myself and a friend no pony hunting for June only to have him go and get me one of my dream ponies for my birthday lol) Also I am recovering from a very very bad sunburn I acquired while i was vacuuming the pool It is not a pretty sight

So more Home repair, Art, Toy Hunts and pool time coming up in the month of July.

Hope your all having a wonderful and safe summer and the best to everyone out there.

Melody

Okay its time for the first request to go Live. this will be a fan art request

Rules

Must be a Character from the 80s (anthro or Mechs preferd)
suggestion must be G rated in subject

Comment below with the character and a reference along with they idea I will pick a character on Friday June 10th.

NOTE: requests will be placed behind commissions on my list but they will be completed in a timely manner.


thank you
Melody