Holy fuck... IDK what do I even say.

Right now I'm in need of some help with money so let's just slap this here

https://ko-fi.com/0009renab/goal?g=5

I've transitioned for the past...7...9? years? I have honestly forgotten, but I'm sure you've seen it in my art.

Life's been rough, but I hope you all have been well, Thank you for sticking with me through so much.

Pretty much all this week I will be doing streams. I'm doing them to get money for transition clothing as I have very little of it and most of my paycheck goes to bills, food or rent.

I'll be streaming at 5pm cst today on picarto. User name is orapomango there too.

Tomorrow I will be doing an all day game and draw stream. I'll be playing Stardew Valley, anyone who donates or gets a commission will have an animal named after them.

Thank you in advance

Goals:
_- lose 50 lbs
_- buy a cintique
_- build new bed frame.
_- finish game
_- meet the bf offline.

Ok first off, I'm doing the above, and I know I said I would today, but not today. I had some important plans pop up and I probably won't be streaming today (12/12/2014). If I do, it'll be late.

Otherwise I will be streaming every day until the 16th and possibly beyond that. They will be PWYW commissions of any subject matter, but I've mostly been doing holiday chibis.

Basically an old fart now. Get off my lawn you whippersnappers

I may or may not be quitting my job in two weeks. Leaning on may(when I say leaning I mean, unless something comes up that keeps me from leaving, I am). I'm not sure how things are going to go without a job.

I'm not going to say anything here or make any promises as I don't know if I can keep them.

Life has been rough lately and I'm hoping to change that is all.

Thank you all for your support, especially those of you who know who you are.

Still kicking, just my art is dead at the moment as I work on other stuff.

https://www.weasyl.com/~orapomango is my weasyl obviously.

I'm not really moving there per-say but I have been cross posting there, and will continue to do so.

In the future it'd kind of cool to move over there given the features, but right now my fan base and people willing to throw money at me are here. So yeah.

Oh, right the drama. I summed it up as best I can on my twitter, check there (link on my front page or https://twitter.com/orapomango) for the explanation. Please read the first blob of tweets before the second, if you're interested

Anyway, back to doing art and stuff.

RNG WINNERS
1.  Sigma117 (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/12543321/)
2.  Klonoap (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/12543333/)

FAVORED PICTURE
3.  CiasmiViolette

BLIND PICK WINNERS (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/12543151/)
4.  Temporary99
5.  Rith-Shadowbane

BRIBERY WINNER
6. NO ONE D:<

Thank you all for entering, it was a wonderful turn out and I looooved all the references, it was so hard to choose between them!

Sorry to those who didn't make it, but sometimes thems the breaks.

Again thank you all so much for the support, and I hope you like the final products!

Alright, so to kick the new year off with something a little more than a passing journal, here’s a contest!

What you Win: http://www.furaffinity.net/full/12361461/ A picture along the lines of this, with your character involved!

There will be 5 slots, with 3 Different ways to win! Enter for all of them or enter for only a few, it’s up to you.

Winners:
1. Sigma
2. Klonoap
3. CiasmiViolette
4. Temporary99
5. Rith-Shadowbane


HOW TO ENTER!

Easy, simple and quick, I’m sure you’ve all heard the drill before but let’s go over it again so there’s no confusion:

In your reply post to this journal include the following:
1. A reference for your character! (or at least a line telling me you’re going to note me a very detailed description)
2. A reference for what you want! This is the tricky part, because in order to get the real life latex effect that I achieved, I do need a photographic reference. It need not be you, but it does need to be a photograph of something shiney! If you want something more along the lines of TF I might be able to fudge something in there to more fit your liking.
3. A small idea for what you want, if you just want the picture; with your fursona in place, that’s fine. If you want more, goopy latex or something small added to the drawing, please let me know!
4. Post a random word so that I know you have read the rules and didn’t just copy/paste someone else’s post.

HOW YOU KNOW YOU WON:

So here’s the tricky part, remember the 3 ways to win part, well here’s the deal.

Way to win #1 for slots 1 and 2: Pray to the RNG gods.

The first two slots will be determined entirely randomly. I will be rolling a dice to choose who wins these first two slots. The winners will be chosen and then promptly removed from the pool of potential winners. Sorry furs, you can’t win twice.

Way to win #2 for slot 3: Everyone’s least favorite word “favoritism”

Not really favoritism so much as I will be looking for the reference picture that makes me drool the most. This something is sexy but pleasing and wonderful to look at. This something is kinky and shiny, but also elegant. If you find the image to make my inner desires go wild, this spot is yours.

Way to win #3 for Slots 4 and 5: Blindfolded entry

The third is a bit trickier, and has a lot more mystery in it. The way to enter this is, any time after you post in my journal send a note to me. In this note copy/paste your post so that I have a quick reference. The winner will be decided by whoever sends me the LAST TWO notes. I will post a screen shot to verify the winners.


WHEN DOES IT END?

All of this will end on JANUARY 20th 2014, two weeks should be enough time right? If not I’ll extend it to the end of the month. Once finished I will probably work on these one at a time, and they should be done before summer rolls around at the very latest.

Anyway, have fun and I hope to see many kinky references and items from you folks~

Good luck!


PS-
As a side bonus, but not really a slot for the contest, there is a 6th slot, it’s fairly easy to fill this slot, but you still need the information from above to qualify.

Way to win slot #6: Bribery
I’m pretty shameless when it comes to some things, and I like getting paid/having a little money to the side to buy things with/getting kinky things from people. To win this slot, just make me an offer higher (monetarily) than the last bidder. It can be items that aren’t necessarily money, such as a pair of $40 latex gloves will be worth more than $30 cash.

Winner for Slot 6: NO ONE >:O

I think I might do a thing, one sec

Happy holidays you fuzzy butts! Hope you're enjoying the time you can spend with the people you love and be with.

Basically, today I came out to two of my coworkers without realizing it. They didn't say anything, but still. I only realized I did it after they had left.

Oh, and http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10316868/ this is my desktop's wallpaper. Which is the desktop that took a dive on me. Which I took to a local repair shop. Where they will be able to access my desktop. Also there are notes about fetish/commission stuff on my desktop (nothing vital, no email addresses or anything). At least I was smart enough to get the storage drive with all my art out of the computer before I left.

So pretty much just fuck me in the ass.

Sooo, desktop just died. Not 100% sure what's wrong with it (thanks to you on messenger that helped me). I'll be taking it to a local computer repair shop to help figure out the mystery. It really sucks because my second monitor crapped out on me a few weeks ago.

Anyway, I'd offer commissions, but currently no drawing program.

Whatever, guess I just have to deal with it.

UPDATE: So, supposedly my second monitor has pulled a zombie and come back to life. desktop still doesn't want to turn on yet. I don't even know.

Comment on this journal and I'll...

1) Tell you something I learned about by looking at your FA page for 10 seconds.

2) Tell you a color you remind me of.

3) Tell you my first memory of you.

4) Ask you a question.

5) Tell you something I like about you.

6) Give you a nickname.

7) Tell you whatever object I have next to me.

8) Give you some random advice/statement.

9) Tell you what cartoon character I could see you paired up with.

10) Dare you to do this yourself in your journal.

So here's the gist of things, I have a few artists I really respect and love the work they put out. I believe they have really defining work of exceptional caliber. In an attempt to better my own art skills I thought I could learn from the masters, and attempt to re-create what they do. So here's where we're at, I'm going to have 5 different artists (with examples) listed below, and that means 5 slots for commissions. I will be doing these one at a time; in the order that they're taken, so as to not get too bogged down.

Without further ado, the artists in question:

Kouta Hirano (Hellsing, Drifterz)
Example: http://z.mhcdn.net/store/manga/40/0.....?v=11194758402
Style: Heavy detail, black and white, linework, dark shadows, usually dark/gritty setting
Slot: {empty}

Eiichiro Oda
Example: http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2....._irisotaku.jpg
Style: Tons of stuff going on, lighter pastel colors, animated characters, more cartoonish
Slot: {empty}

Bose the Cat
Example:http://www.furaffinity.net/user/bose/
Style: Baby got back, Hips and thighs galore!, Cartoony, playful, pastel colors
Slot: {empty}

Kekai Kotaki
Example: http://www.kekaiart.com/guild-wars-2.html
Style: Detail, landscapes, grittier color, painterly feel, dynamic layouts, armor
Slot; {empty}

Vincent Van Gogh
Example:http://www.vangoghgallery.com/
Style: Strokes, COLOR, Stylization, busts, landscapes, still lives, COLOR
Slot: {empty}

As for payment for these, I'll probably look at about 40-50$ per picture. To enter please have an advertisement journal in your journals (with a link back here of course) and post the following in your comment here:

Name:
Name(s) of the artist you want:
Link to Journal linking here:
Reference:
Basic idea:

I will be drawing the winners names out of a hat on November 1st, deadline may be extended if there aren't enough people interested. I'll talk with the winners more afterwards to determine the specifics of their drawing, payment and about how long it should take to get done.

Still alive.

Sorry I've been kind of mia. Work gave me a ton of hours the past few weeks and I've been marathoning Toriko. Also looking for other jobs on the side so I've been a busy bunmew.

I've got some themed commissions on my mind too and will probably set up a journal for slots in the next couple days. Or as soon as I hear back from some people.

So my faithful watchers you must watch me for some reason. What do you want to see me draw more of? I just wanted to ask, because I don't think I ever have really. I've mostly just drawn for myself.

Anyway. Thoughts?

I might do a freebie/pwyw (more likely the former) stream tomorrow just so you all know. Might as in probably. The idea will be that it involves anatomy practice though, instead of good squishy latex stuff.

That means if you want a pic from it you'll need something to get it. Namely a reference photo. Not just of your character, but of a real life pose you would want your character in. Of course if you don't have a character, or don't want something of your character done, having a reference photo for me would be nice too anyway. I'll draw bunmew in place of anyone that doesn't have/want their character used.

TL;DR- Have a real life reference photo (does not have to be you), to get (most likely) free art of your character in that pose. Don't have a character, watch as bunmews get drawn in that pose!

I should mention as well that most of these will be sketches, like normal. Unless someone dumps a large sum of money in my lap, then I'll change it into a commission piece or something.

Anyway, yep. Thanks everyone in advance :)

For new avi

More uploads will be coming tomorrow. Most likely... unless I sleep all day (which I might)

By commissioning me you are accepting my ToS. I will expect that you have read it and will abide by the rules before commissioning me.

COMMISSIONING ETIQUETTE

1. When you send me a note and you have a specific picture in mind, send me as much information about the picture as possible. That means pose, camera placement, objects, items, clean/adult, etc, etc.

2. If you don't have a specific picture in mind, that's great too. Artistic freedom is awesome but please don't cop out and choose this option if you have a very specific picture in mind.

3. Please have a ref sheet. I can work off a text description, but please be as absolutely detailed as possible.

4. Don't be afraid to ask me things. I am happy to answer any and all questions you might have about my services.

MY RIGHTS AS THE ARTIST

1. I have every right to deny a commission. If it seems too complicated, not something I would draw or for some reason I do not feel up to drawing it, I am not obligated to accept the commission.

2. I do not barter or haggle on the price.

3. I will not accept more than one commission from a person at one time. Exceptions would be series drawings of course. This means that I will only accept a new commission from you if I've finished the last one and it has been paid for.

4. All characters in any work will be copywrite to their owners but the work of art itself is copywrite to the artist. This means I may use the art for my portfolio, advertising or for other purposes.

HOW TO PAY

1.Paypal. Paypal is my perfered method and currently the only one that I can accept. When you commission me I will ask for your email and I will send you an invoice for the amout the commission. All you have to do is click on the pay button in the email.

2. For commissions under $40 I will bill you after the commission is done, anything above $40 I will bill you half before and half after.

3. Please let me know if you're going to send any money.

CAN I REPOST?

1. Yes, please anywhere is fine. Just be sure to give a link back here to my profile.

2. In concerns to my other art, Some of you may notice I don't really sign my art. This doesn't mean I'm not taking credit and you can use it wherever. This means that I forget to sign my art. All work in the gallery is copyright of myself and should be treated as such.

WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU COMMISSION ME

1. You may choose to have a preliminary sketch sent to you, this will be a rough skeletal sketch to give a basic idea of the layout of the picture. You may also choose to not see the sketch. Either way there is no additional charge, just time constraints.

2. Up to 1 free revision. Need markings changed? Held items changed? colors or something changed? This is it for you. You'll get 1 free change beyond the original posted picture. Beyond that 2-5 revisions will cost $5 per revision, and anything beyond 5 revisions will cost $10 per revision. Revisions being minor changes to the picture based on things that were either forgotten or changed at a later date and the commissioner wants them to change. Here are some examples:
What is a revision: "Forgot my glasses!", "Where's my tattoo?!", "I don't really like that green, can you change it?", "My character has a tongue piercing now, can you fix that?", "The ears could be a little longer", etc.
What is not a revision: "You did everything wrong", "the picture sucks, redraw it", "My character is chubby now, redraw them", etc.

3. I will post the picture on FA and will send the full rez version to your email. If you do not wish for me to post your commission on FA, please let me know when you first commission me.

My YES and NO list:

YES:
Everything that isn't on the NO list.
Clean art
Adult art
Concept art

NO:
Scat
Watersports
Excessive Blood
Excessive gore
Blatant Death

Thanks for reading. And I appreciate the business :)