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Posted 4 years agoLet me just get this out of the way, this isn't a callout post, this isn't directed at anyone in particular, this is just my general thoughts and observations, if you feel like this is directed at you, all I can say is, if the shoe fits, feel free to wear it but don't get upset or feel like I'm guilting you.
This'll probably end up burying me in deep water just for daring to make mention of this but don't you find it coincidental that whenever I see an OC from a mutual getting some really cool work done they usually have some extreme fetish or they have some clout within the fandom and yeah while I've already got really cool stuff done of my own OC it feels like I have to earn it?
Why's that I wonder?
Is it because unlike other OCs I keep my characters rooted in a sense of realism? Is it because in terms of fetishes, mine are pretty basic and not extreme like turning someone into a living condom off a BJ (as an example) or is it because I created my OC with a theme in mind that doesn't jive well with your tastes? Like there are loads of wolf OCs usually themed around super strength but because I dared to make my OC's super strength part of a profession like Pro Wrestling that means I'm disqualified to be part of the Inner Circle so to speak.
If the reason why you won't give me or my OC the time of day as you do with others is because of how he looks, acts or just because I don't pander to the fetishes you contribute to then I'm not going to apologize for it.
I am not going to change how my OC looks, acts and what themes he caters to and neither will I change my own mindset where I comment and react to pieces like I'm typing with my dick to suit other's narratives, tastes or even stroke their egos, I would rather respond and react accordingly to the general idea of someone's work rather than be known as "the guy with the X Fetish" who only cares about things like what clothing they wear or being known as "The guy with the OC who's into X Fetish" what's wrong with with being known as "The guy with the cool OC" or "The guy with the interesting OC" or are we not ready to have that conversation yet?It's my birthday today!!
Posted 4 years agoI'm now 29 years old, and I plan on going out for the day and trying a new sushi bar.
Airing Out Some Thoughts
Posted 4 years agoThis is probably going to sound rambly and ranty so please forgive me if it does but I really want to speak on some thoughts that have been eating away at me for a while, some of it will sound like i'm shooting from the hip.
I know that I'm often slow in my progress as someone who draws as a hobby and I know that there are some people out there who overlook me in favour of those more adept or had the good graces of starting early before I did but dammit I refuse to let that stop me, I know that what I draw might not be everyone's cup of tea but at least I'm able to draw and learn from my mistakes and improve on them no matter how long it takes.
I have my inspirations that help me draw in the style I've honed for years (which isn't hard to tell) but please be patient and give me time to learn and improve my craft
And yes I know that I tend to commission a lot of art from other people despite the fact I draw myself but know this, I do it because one, I want to support them and two, I just want to see how my OC's, my creations that hold so much sentimental value to me, look like in other people's styles, so when I get the impression that certain people are being smug because they got something from an artist before I did and they know that I've been wanting to get something from them and hold it over me, you can at least understand why I get bitter and angry at times, I'm sure that there are times where the shoe is on the other foot.
I'm here to be me and sometimes "Me" can be a pain to handle, even for myself but as long as people are patient with me, I will genuinely appreiciate it.Do You Find Me Intimidating?
Posted 4 years agoI've recently been noticing that whenever I say something usually on a group chat or wherever people just stop talking for a while until another subject is brought up or whenever I post something which involves my OC Mike Lycaon I feel people just go quiet.
Which is why I wonder are people really intimidated by me or my wolf OC, is it because of something about me personally or you see my OC and you just don't like something about him.
Or is it because Mike Lycaon ain't some Netflix furry wolf you can make fanart of? Finally settled in my new flat
Posted 4 years agoAnd by that I mean we finally got the internet plugged in, haha, no more begging my phone provider to add more data to my phone ^^
But I'm still not 100 percent settled yet, I need a washer/dryer for my clothes, a bigger fridge since the one I've got is knee high to a grasshopper and I need an office/computer desk for when I'm doing my drawings/writing, I've got no excuse doing my stuff on a bed these days, heck, I could just draw in the living room while having Red Dwarf on Netflix.
But yeah, as much as I didn't want to move out, I really needed the freedom and my own space eventually, plus it's already doing wonders towards my relationship with my mum, we're not arguing about stupid things.Moving Out and What it Means for My Art
Posted 4 years agoAfter many years of living at my mum's place since I was little, I've decided to make motions towards moving house and living in a flat with my brother, we've found a property that looks promising, I just need to get everything sorted and then hope that we end up getting it as it's on a first come first serve basis.
So where does that leave me with the art content I provide?
Well since I'll be needing to save money and be more aware of my finances there's going to be less commissioned drawings and potentially more trade pieces done if I'm really desperate, it also means that any pledges I've made to patreon accounts is more than likely going to be stopped, to those that I support, I'm sorry but understandably I have to keep myself afloat while I get used to living on my own independence.
So you're going to see more of my own work being uploaded onto this site, I'm sorry if it isn't easy on the eyes but at least it's better than nothing and I refuse to go back to XNALara stuff unless someone could make an XNA Model of Mike Lycaon then maybe but a guy can dream.
TL;DR
I'm hoping to move out, need to save money, gonna be drawing more myself, oh and I might test out commission taking myself.HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Posted 5 years agoAfter the absolute travesty that was 2020, I sincerely hope that 2021 is the karmic reprieve that I hope it becomes, especially for me personally, after so many mental breakdowns, catching COVID and dislocating my knee on Boxing Day, I hope this year will be karmic paradise I hope it becomes!Genuine Question
Posted 5 years agoWhat is it with artists who hold raffles where they give away a free drawing by playing a game of chance (Liking+RT+Ref+Follow) and yet not wanting to take commissions, I mean I understand if your busy but what's wrong with me willing to pay you to invest time in drawing my OC, especially when I've always wanted something from you.
Is it because I've made it a fact that I wanted something from you that you suddenly decide I'm not worth the time?
Is it because I've made it a fact that I wanted something from you that you suddenly decide I'm not worth the time?
IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Posted 5 years agoProbably not going to do much today ^^
I'm Going to Say This Now
Posted 5 years agoIf you're the kind of person who gushes over high calibre elite artwork and then go silent and be like crickets when someone like me who makes slow improvements over time shares something, you're part of a problem I have here.
I share a WIP to people and I get no response yet you take the time to shower the artist elite with praise, kindly detach you mouth out from their ass.
You can call this jealousy, you can call it sour grapes but I am getting sick to death of seeing my efforts go to waste because you all got your fill from that one artist you kiss up to just to get them to draw you.
I'm fed up with putting everything into my work and not feeling valued for it while someone takes ages to draw something is treated like the messiah.
Sorry I'm not your favourite elite artist.
I share a WIP to people and I get no response yet you take the time to shower the artist elite with praise, kindly detach you mouth out from their ass.
You can call this jealousy, you can call it sour grapes but I am getting sick to death of seeing my efforts go to waste because you all got your fill from that one artist you kiss up to just to get them to draw you.
I'm fed up with putting everything into my work and not feeling valued for it while someone takes ages to draw something is treated like the messiah.
Sorry I'm not your favourite elite artist.
BIRTHDAY WUFF!!!
Posted 6 years agoIt's my birthday today!!!
I'm 27 years old as of today and I plan on going to an Arcade Club to play old school games
I'm 27 years old as of today and I plan on going to an Arcade Club to play old school games
My Birthday Next Saturday
Posted 6 years agoHeya everyone, hope you're all having a great day today, just thought I'd make another journal post seeing as I haven't done one in ages.
Well first off it's my birthday next Saturday, to be honest, I'm not really expecting anything special on that day chances are I'll just head down to Wagamama's and stuff my face with ramen, probably try the new one down at Sheffield Centertainment, other than that I'll probably just be chilling and playing games since I'll be off work that weekend too which is good news x3
I'll be having a family birthday meal out on Monday, having a Brazillian Grill
I'm currently drawing a Halloween pic, it'll be a remake of an older Halloween pic especially as I feel I have improved a lot since then, hopefully, it'll look good before the 31st.
Take care everyone
Well first off it's my birthday next Saturday, to be honest, I'm not really expecting anything special on that day chances are I'll just head down to Wagamama's and stuff my face with ramen, probably try the new one down at Sheffield Centertainment, other than that I'll probably just be chilling and playing games since I'll be off work that weekend too which is good news x3
I'll be having a family birthday meal out on Monday, having a Brazillian Grill
I'm currently drawing a Halloween pic, it'll be a remake of an older Halloween pic especially as I feel I have improved a lot since then, hopefully, it'll look good before the 31st.
Take care everyone
Deleted My Diego Fanart Pic
Posted 6 years agoI'm not happy with it, I hated it more everytime I looked at it and now I just can't bare the thought I drew something for a franchise that clearly I don't feel welcome to.
That's the last time I draw something niche again.
That's the last time I draw something niche again.
*To the Tune of Seven Nation Army*
Posted 6 years agoOOOOOOH TERRY BOGAAAARD
OOOOOH TERRY BOGAAAARD!!!
My all time favourite KOF and Fatal Fury character Terry Bogard not content with beating up the FEXL folk has now been invited to SMASH BROS ULTIMATE!!
As a fan of the Wild Wolf of Southtown this excites me so very much!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INF7UURIF6s
Mai and Kula who?
https://media1.tenor.com/images/310.....itemid=8788049
Koei Trashmo can have them, I forgive SNK for that little mistake.
OOOOOH TERRY BOGAAAARD!!!
My all time favourite KOF and Fatal Fury character Terry Bogard not content with beating up the FEXL folk has now been invited to SMASH BROS ULTIMATE!!
As a fan of the Wild Wolf of Southtown this excites me so very much!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INF7UURIF6s
Mai and Kula who?
https://media1.tenor.com/images/310.....itemid=8788049
Koei Trashmo can have them, I forgive SNK for that little mistake.
Back from My Holiday (Late Post)
Posted 6 years agoI must be the king of procrastination as I was supposed to write this the Friday I came back from Butlins but work and general IRL stuff just took up most of my time.
Anyway, I had a really great time at Butlins in Skegness or Skeggy as it's often known as x3
I spent most of the week drinking, eating lots of food https://sta.sh/0j2ilid1swe
(mostly Burger King) and playing in the arcades, together me and my family collected 20,000 tickets
Here is a small portion of what I collected
https://sta.sh/022zvvf1m3cz
Ooh, I also got to play an arcade game I was looking forward to playing and was actually really surprised to see it in the UK.
https://sta.sh/0ebvp61w6z9
(Apparently, I heard if you press the eye of the zombie on the back of the cabinet something happens)
I also went into Skeggy town centre and Ingoldmells/Fantasy Island and bought some Skeggy Rock, oh and thanks to Buddies Showbar for saving my hat when I left it behind x3
Other than that it was a lovely week and we've booked to go again next year, in the meantime get ready for more stories involving Mike and friends and I'm currently working on a trade piece for Yecow which I'm sure you'll love.
Anyway, I had a really great time at Butlins in Skegness or Skeggy as it's often known as x3
I spent most of the week drinking, eating lots of food https://sta.sh/0j2ilid1swe
(mostly Burger King) and playing in the arcades, together me and my family collected 20,000 tickets
Here is a small portion of what I collected
https://sta.sh/022zvvf1m3cz
Ooh, I also got to play an arcade game I was looking forward to playing and was actually really surprised to see it in the UK.
https://sta.sh/0ebvp61w6z9
(Apparently, I heard if you press the eye of the zombie on the back of the cabinet something happens)
I also went into Skeggy town centre and Ingoldmells/Fantasy Island and bought some Skeggy Rock, oh and thanks to Buddies Showbar for saving my hat when I left it behind x3
Other than that it was a lovely week and we've booked to go again next year, in the meantime get ready for more stories involving Mike and friends and I'm currently working on a trade piece for Yecow which I'm sure you'll love.
Going to be away next week!!
Posted 6 years agoHeya everyone, I hope you're doing well as of reading this, I've got a somewhat important announcement to make in terms of getting into contact with me.
I'll be on holiday from the 8th July for the week at Butlins, Skegness and they have a limit on their WiFi usage unless you buy a booster package so I might not be able to be as active on this site, I do get my mobile data back that week but chances are most of that will be spent playing Wizards Unite and Pokemon Go, either way just letting you know that if I don't respond or talk to you more often than usual, that's mainly the reason why also that and I'll be enjoying a holiday with my family.
Other than that, I do have a drawing in the works but it's taking a bit longer than usual to complete, not helped by the fact my mum has tea leafed my copics and fine liners XD
I'll be on holiday from the 8th July for the week at Butlins, Skegness and they have a limit on their WiFi usage unless you buy a booster package so I might not be able to be as active on this site, I do get my mobile data back that week but chances are most of that will be spent playing Wizards Unite and Pokemon Go, either way just letting you know that if I don't respond or talk to you more often than usual, that's mainly the reason why also that and I'll be enjoying a holiday with my family.
Other than that, I do have a drawing in the works but it's taking a bit longer than usual to complete, not helped by the fact my mum has tea leafed my copics and fine liners XD
Fire Pro Wrestling World Entrance Themes
Posted 6 years agoHeya everyone, for those who are a fan of it, I have just uploaded a playlist of the in-house entrance themes (Non NJPW) from Fire Pro Wrestling World, hope you enjoy them.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?li.....NXm11tY4mBWumd
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?li.....NXm11tY4mBWumd
Trying out the Shinies Feature
Posted 6 years agoIt's always worth trying something these days, if anyone wants to give it a try, here you go!
Currently working on a trade piece at the moment before trying out a tablet I didn't know my mum uses.
Currently working on a trade piece at the moment before trying out a tablet I didn't know my mum uses.
I'm back, In regards to Discord
Posted 6 years agoDue to several bad experiences on Discord I am laying down some important ground rules should anyone want to speak to me there, this also applies to Telegram as well.
Note if any of this upsets or offends you, too bad, you should learn not all furries want mindless drivel flooding their DMs.
-If you wish to add me on Discord and I accept, please have the intention to actually converse with me, I am getting fed up with the majority of convos from randos consisting of one or two word responses, also if you do decide to add me, ask first.
-Asking me if there's anything I want to talk about or asking me to pick a topic isn't a good way to start a conversation, if you can't start a conversation on your own merits and have to rely on me to start one for you I won't have much interest.
-DON'T be patronizing, I am not your wolfy or whatever affectionate name you give to people based on their OCs species.
-When I talk on Discord you're talking to me personally, you are not speaking to Mike Lycaon, Halcon Dorado or whatever OC I create, stop using my discord to flirt with my characters unless I agree to RP or engage in that sort of conversation.
-If I don't respond to a message, don't give me a follow up message like "you there?" Or "Mike, still there?" I have my own personal business to deal with like work, visiting family, vacations, sleeping and drawing and writing, I do not have time to speak to you 24/7
-Most importantly, I'll always have time to listen to what you're interested in, have the same respect for me, don't be all "I don't like X" or show rudeness towards something that I like, if I can do that why can't you?
These rules will be added to my main pages at the earliest convenience.To All Concerned
Posted 6 years ago(The following is from the heart, if you wish to comment, please refrain from referring to me as my character "Mike Lycaon" (so no endearing terms like wolfy, pup, or any other furry endearment please), this is from the person behind the character)
I am writing this journal to state that I am sorry to everyone who has had to witness my self destructive and harmful behaviour these past few weeks, I have been acting out of selfishness, malice, envy and hate.
I am sorry for being selfish, I understand that no one owes me their time and that I shouldn't demand it as and when I want it, I also understand that I shouldn't force people to give me their time whether it be for social reasons or just to see my inferior artwork, I accept that this is the way life is and I shouldn't impose anymore, I am also sorry that in my attempt to be seen as relevant, I have made myself poor from spending money on commissions for the sake of vanity, in the hopes that people would see me.
I am sorry for being malicious, I am sorry that I let my displeasure towards certain people take over my thoughts and poison my reasonability, I let petty grievances rule over me, I am sorry for the snide remarks and sarcastic responses, I am also sorry for resorting to petty measures to achieve a pathetic mockery of my desires.
I am sorry for being envious, I understand that there are things everybody wants, I understand that there are things people have that other people want, I should have been more patient and more appreciative with what has been given to me already, I took things I already had for granted in pursuit of something I felt I needed and caused harm to myself and to others, my inability to have what others do have made me feel less than human and I am truly sorry.
I have ruined birthdays for myself, become needlessly angry and childlike in pursuit of relevance, wanting and demanding.
I understand if there is no room for forgiveness, if I have made my last mistake, I just want another chance...
I'm sorry...Taking A Hiatus
Posted 6 years agoObviously, my head isn't in the right frame of mind right now and all I seem to do is just be a pain to everyone, my drawings might be improving but my own self worth is at rock bottom, I'll not be drawing or writing anything for an indefinite amount of time (though I suppose that's good) I'm still up to talking on Discord or Telegram, just don't expect me to talk about art or pretend I'm some wolf wrestler who would rather be playing heel.
Got Any Burning Questions about me or Mike?
Posted 6 years agoYou can ask them on my Curious Cat account here https://curiouscat.me/Mike_Lycaon
I might not be able to answer them instantly due to work and that little inconvenience called IRL but it saves up on clutter x3
I might not be able to answer them instantly due to work and that little inconvenience called IRL but it saves up on clutter x3
You Ever Wonder...
Posted 6 years agoDo you ever get that feeling where you feel like you're on a streak of just absolute rotten luck, where everything doesn't seem to go your way and no matter how many times you try and make things better or at least see something good about it, you feel after the umpteenth time of not getting that deserved break you need you just want to lash out and just hate everything about everything, for me right now it's raffles.
I get there for fun but there comes a point where you just think "Why am I hoping that luck will one day be on my side so someone can draw my basic as fuck character?"
I get there for fun but there comes a point where you just think "Why am I hoping that luck will one day be on my side so someone can draw my basic as fuck character?"
Some Thoughts (That Some May Not Like)
Posted 6 years ago (Trigger warning, though I doubt anyone cares)
Over the past few years I've been looking at my place in the furry fandom from the outside looking in and let's be honest, it's exactly that, I'm on the outside, I know for a fact that I'm not going to be your conventional furry and I'll never be, I just draw werewolves and have more of an interest in mythical creatures or at least species of animal that have been the basis for mythical creatures and that's just in terms of what interests me other than the anthro characters I watch and play as in tv shows and games growing up.
It's taken me so many years to realize this and despite knowing that not everyone is like this, there is this constant trend of morally questionable, egotistical assholes getting all of the rewards and all of the attention while people who stick their neck out for others, show unconditional kindness toward others and constantly hand gifts and treats out like candy get absolutely NOTHING.
And whenever they get called out for it, it's always some crap excuse like "Oh you're just jealous, oh it's just a small thing, don't worry about it" are you actually joking!?, did you look up fancy old sayings on google, found the phrase "No good deed shall go unpunished" and took it to bed with you and raped it!?
You mean to tell me that me being kind and helpful and courteous to you isn't worth the time to return the kindness?, oh wait odds are that you'll probably say I'm ungrateful or I'm asking too much.
Some of you might have seen that poem (piss poor attempt at a Marshal Mathers rap) called Kills to Be Kind I wrote, well that's what it's all about, I am sick of this bullshit, ego worship that a lot of people seem to do nowadays, defending genuinely evil people under the false pretence of getting a reward, meanwhile good-natured people and people that help others out get nothing and end up leaving because they genuinely feel like they're not welcome.
And I say this while I'm writing a piece for someone who I know won't think to appreciate it enough to pay my kindness back but will happily do something "For their good friend", that's not jealousy, that's not being ungrateful it's COMMON SENSE!!
I am so sick of being constantly burnt out because of my kindness being taken for granted, sick of feeling like no matter what I draw or what I write, I don't feel appreciated, sick of this idea that to get what others want you to have, no, NEED to be a massive jerk.
Sorry that my core values don't match up to yours, sorry that the characters I create ain't worth the pen and paper they're drawn on and I'm sorry that I'm being too kind to you and not a self-absorbed jerk.
Over the past few years I've been looking at my place in the furry fandom from the outside looking in and let's be honest, it's exactly that, I'm on the outside, I know for a fact that I'm not going to be your conventional furry and I'll never be, I just draw werewolves and have more of an interest in mythical creatures or at least species of animal that have been the basis for mythical creatures and that's just in terms of what interests me other than the anthro characters I watch and play as in tv shows and games growing up.
It's taken me so many years to realize this and despite knowing that not everyone is like this, there is this constant trend of morally questionable, egotistical assholes getting all of the rewards and all of the attention while people who stick their neck out for others, show unconditional kindness toward others and constantly hand gifts and treats out like candy get absolutely NOTHING.
And whenever they get called out for it, it's always some crap excuse like "Oh you're just jealous, oh it's just a small thing, don't worry about it" are you actually joking!?, did you look up fancy old sayings on google, found the phrase "No good deed shall go unpunished" and took it to bed with you and raped it!?
You mean to tell me that me being kind and helpful and courteous to you isn't worth the time to return the kindness?, oh wait odds are that you'll probably say I'm ungrateful or I'm asking too much.
Some of you might have seen that poem (piss poor attempt at a Marshal Mathers rap) called Kills to Be Kind I wrote, well that's what it's all about, I am sick of this bullshit, ego worship that a lot of people seem to do nowadays, defending genuinely evil people under the false pretence of getting a reward, meanwhile good-natured people and people that help others out get nothing and end up leaving because they genuinely feel like they're not welcome.
And I say this while I'm writing a piece for someone who I know won't think to appreciate it enough to pay my kindness back but will happily do something "For their good friend", that's not jealousy, that's not being ungrateful it's COMMON SENSE!!
I am so sick of being constantly burnt out because of my kindness being taken for granted, sick of feeling like no matter what I draw or what I write, I don't feel appreciated, sick of this idea that to get what others want you to have, no, NEED to be a massive jerk.
Sorry that my core values don't match up to yours, sorry that the characters I create ain't worth the pen and paper they're drawn on and I'm sorry that I'm being too kind to you and not a self-absorbed jerk.
I'm starting to not see the appeal of drawing my own stuff..
Posted 7 years agoI've spent weeks, nearly a month and a half drawing that Incineroar picture for the love of being able to draw such a thing and while I appreciate the favs, it really upsets me how nobody seems to want to comment on my own work anymore, I want to improve as an artist and I want to learn new things but I feel I'm not learning anything new but rather be left to my own devices, I don't want to sound ungrateful but why is it this way?
Is it something I said?, is it the things I draw?, is it who I draw for?, who I'm associated with?, who I'm not friends with? has someone said something about me?
This honestly makes me feel depressed like I shouldn't bother drawing anymore, I know my art isn't exactly masterpieces but I still want to know how I'm doing, I feel like I'm learning nothing, probably because that's how I'm supposed to feel...
Is it something I said?, is it the things I draw?, is it who I draw for?, who I'm associated with?, who I'm not friends with? has someone said something about me?
This honestly makes me feel depressed like I shouldn't bother drawing anymore, I know my art isn't exactly masterpieces but I still want to know how I'm doing, I feel like I'm learning nothing, probably because that's how I'm supposed to feel...
