Doing a test run of an OC session between  redpants and I. =)

Feel free to stop by and watch. Mature rating, not adult. We don't have the cleanest mouths and some adult humor does come up, but we don't draw adult art.

Starting the livestream in about 30 minutes! Whoo! It's going to be a crazy weekend full of work. Going to be working until about 9 pm EST with a dinner break somewhere in there, but I'll be working for 7-8 hours in any case.

http://www.livestream.com/arichelic

Being sick SUCKS. Currently battling off a cold that's been kicking my butt since Wednesday night.

Not livestreaming tonight but I will be almost nonstop Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

So see you tomorrow! (Yes, regardless if I'm sick or not).

As I dared to say that Ugg boots were hideous while in my journalism class of about 200 people.

There were gasps, and I sat there grinning.

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
And the ability to hold in my desire to smack a dumb bitch senseless when given a really fucking ignorant and stupid request.

So I joined the virtual pet site Rescreatu to fill my time at night when I'm too awake to sleep but not motivated enough to sew. Anyone else on there? Feel free to friend me or whatever.

http://www.rescreatu.com/userInfo/Arichelic.htm

*sigh* Yet again my dog chews my stuff all to shit, for one reason or another. I don't blame him for doing what dogs naturally do, I just wish I knew the package of stuff I ordered was coming in today so I could have told my dad to look for it before the dog got it.

I ordered a bunch of kanekalon hair for pony tails and my dog chewed a bunch of it up and got it all tangled, and two bunches of hair I found still out in the backyard.



And then there's all the times my stupid brother leaves the baby gates open, so that the dog roams the house and gets into the things he isn't allowed to get into.


Either way, anyone else have any crazy dog stories? I could go with a good laugh

Don't forget that I'll be open starting tomorrow, August 1st! I'll be posting a journal about it, initiating the start of being open. Feel free to either comment on that journal with the information I asked for (if you are confused, go read this journal: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?no.....88349781225573 ) or you can send me a private message with the information. I like to handle the rest over email because it's easier to keep things all together.

So don't forget, order forms are here for hoodies:

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/....._FORM-main.png
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/.....M-original.png

And here for scarves/scoodies/tails:
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/....._ORDERFORM.png

If something you want isn't listed (aka you want something completely custom) then send me your information anyway and we'll talk and see what I can do. =)

Also don't forget though, if my spots for commissions don't fill up in 2 weeks, I will be taking the extra slots over to Facebook and offer them up there. So act fast!

Okay everyone, this is where you need to be if you want to order one of the hoodies, or any of the other smaller products I offer (such as tails, scarves and scoodies). I will be taking 8 hoodie orders through here, as well as 10 tails and 5 scarves/scoodies. I will also be open on my Facebook account, hence why I am dividing my workload in half though the two places. There is a limit of 2 hoodies per person as well, as it was before. I apologize that I can't be open for more, but I do have school to do as well starting in the fall. If, once the ordering journal is posted, all the spots do not fill up within 2 weeks, the empty spots will be given to those who follow my Facebook page.

This second batch will be open starting Monday, August 1st and will be completed by the end of October, the middle of November at the latest. It's a longer stretch of time, but again, I won't have as much time to work because of school.

What I need from you, once the final journal is posted is:
real name
email
country of residence (even if you live in the US)
method of payment
what types of products you will be ordering (hoodie, tail, scarf or scoodie)

If you are going to be ordering a hoodie and matching tail, you can just write "hoodie" as it is an option on the order form. If you are ordering a hoodie and a tail that is separate from the hoodie's character (i.e. a Rainbow Dash hoodie and a DJ PON-3 tail) then you should write "hoodie and tail."


You should also have your order forms and money ready.
Order forms for MLP hoodies are here:
Canon Characters: http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/....._FORM-main.png
Obscure/Original Characters: http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/.....M-original.png
Order form for Scarves, Scoodies and Detachable Tails here:
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/....._ORDERFORM.png

I will be running the official ordering note the same way I did before. In addition, I will be able to make payment plans for those who need it. If you do, we can talk about it through email.

Don't forget I can take orders for custom characters, or the lesser known characters of MLP: FiM. I can also do characters from other shows (such as Pokemon or Digimon, or whatever) and original characters, as long as reference pictures are provided. Of course we would just need to sort out the details.

I will have photos of the scarves and scoodies I'm planning on making soon.

I have photos of the hoodies and tails in my gallery, as well as on my Facebook page ( http://www.facebook.com/ArichelicCreations ).

When people use their words to describe an issue, pointing out specifics so that I can recognize the problem and properly acknowledge it.

You know what's really immature and unhelpful? Saying something isn't up to your standards, but not pointing out why.


So for those of you who actually describe errors they may see, and use their words to properly explain what they are thinking in an mature critique, thank you.

And to the people who don't (who probably aren't reading thing in the first place), I hope that someday it happens to you, and that you learn how wildly confusing, irritating, and generally ridiculous you are when you don't properly voice what's on your mind in a calm, helpful way.

Got back from ConnectiCon and had a BLAST. The MLP meetups/photoshoots were totally fun and successful, and a lot of people liked the hoodies.

Then there's this crazy AMAZING skit that happened during the Masq. It's not a skit really though, it's a poem. And she speaks the truth.

She got a standing ovation (as was totally necessary) and was even crying that she got such a supportive response.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsbkNSI28kU

Have a great weekend! I will be back on Sunday!

Anyone going? Love ponies? Wanna have your photo taken in one of the MLP hoodies and see them up close?

I need models for mini photoshoots on Friday, 1:30 pm and 6 pm. If you are going and wanna meet up and chat ponies and anime and awesomeness, please let me know. People who want to model need to be a size Small, Medium or a couple Large.

If you don't fit that size but wanna meet up, feel free! The shoots will probably be outdoors, since it's supposed to be nice. But yeah, I love chatting and meeting new people (bronies)!

See you there!

I'm going to start working in about 15 minutes. I'm also going to be watching Disney movies while I work today, so you will be able to watch what I watch too. =)

The link is here:

http://www.livestream.com/Arichelic

I have some art class homework that I REALLY need to work on, so I'll be streaming that.

It's of a painting of a pangolin shaman, and I'm working on acrylics.


http://www.livestream.com/arichelic

Just watched it. Oh my God, maybe it's my hormones, but when Po had his flashbacks I bawled. Not teared up, not cried, bawled. I literally had to pause the movie.

I think it's my hormones.

Not that it wasn't sad, it was, but God damn did I cry a lot.


Overall, great movie. I can't wait for the 3rd one.

Tomorrow is the big day! If you want an order, make sure you read over the informational notes as well as fill out your order form.
When I post the new note to actually take the orders, then it's up to you to be speedy. Keep in mind that I am only making 20 hoodies, but people can order 2, so this does not mean the first 20 people will necessarily get in.
If you don't get one, I apologize, but you can always try again when the next batch opens up.

And for those of you without a Facebook, once this batch is complete (end of July - mid August) then I may open up for a small batch, or for a few orders for those without FB. And once again, honor system, please. =)


http://www.facebook.com/ArichelicCreations

For those of you with a facebook, you can order here:
http://www.facebook.com/notes/arich.....70051619722056

there's still a few spots left!

Please go to my FB page for all the details and information:

http://www.facebook.com/ArichelicCreations

I'm trying to run the majority of it through there, since that's where most people seem to be. If you have questions, feel free to continue contacting me here, but regarding ordering I'm going to try to keep it to FB.
If you don't have a FB then let me know and I will try to figure out a way/time to fit your order in. We are running on an honor system here, so don't lie just to get in. You won't get didly squat if you do.

Holy crap. I love my friends.

http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/.....ook-shop.html?

All of a sudden I feel like there's hundreds of eyes on me. o.o

I'm kind of sad at how harsh some of the comments are, but I know you can't please all of the people all of the time. I hope people understand that I am totally up for customization, and by no means must stick to the template I gave. It was just something I whipped up, as a guide.

In any case, I think I am going to have to run to Joann's today and make one of these ASAP because people want to see a finished product, and I don't have one yet. AGH.

My heart is going a mile a minute.

So, yet again I have to change my plans for the hoodie for myself. I will end up making a hoodie for my custom MLP, Pencil Hooves. She's a pegasus pony, so that will work out regarding showing off the wings thing.

Also, if anyone is interested in a hoodie, either of a canon MLP or their own original pony, let me know. Commissions open up June 1st (Wednesday). Canon characters can be made multiple times, custom characters will only be made for the commissioner.


I am going to order fabric soon and get to work. I really want to get one of these made. Look for pictures to come in the next week or so.

So, I was going to make a Rainbow Dash hoodie for myself originally, but I cannot afford the expense of all the different color fur for her mane right now. I will be making myself a Zecora hoodie in place of it, but I wanted to know which you all would prefer to see:

I still want to make a hoodie to show off the puffy style wings used for pegasus ponies. This hoodie will be put up for sale immediately. It will be available here for 1 week for anyone who wants it and can pay (or can provide a definite way to pay in the near future) and if not claimed/purchased then will be available on my Etsy shop.

So, would people rather me make a Derpy Hooves hoodie, or a Fluttershy?

Fluttershy seems to be more popular, so I may make that, but Derpy Hooves' colors make it more able to be worn by either girls or boys.

Let me know what you think.

Okay, so I'm opening for Drawing Commissions starting May 16th (this Monday!)

Feel free to send me a note if you are interested or confused about anything. =)

As a thing to keep in mind, more detailed/complex characters (aka intricate markings, intricate clothing, over-the-top design) will be more expensive. Refer to the "complex" area if you think this applies to your character.

Sketch commissions:
Bust/Headshot: $5

Full Body: $10
Each additional character: $7

Complex: $3 and $7 respectively.

Ink:
Bust/Headshot: $10

Full body: $20
Each additional character: $10

Complex: $5 and $13 respectively

Flat color:
Bust/Headshot: $12

Full body: $25
Each additional character: $13

Complex: $6 and $15 respectively

Cel-Shading:
Bust/Headshot: $15

Full body: $30
Each additional character: $20

Complex: $8 and $18 respectively

Detailed/Soft Shading:
Bust/Headshot: $25

Full body: $60
Each additional character: $45

Complex: $13 and $30 respectively


Note that the complex charge is constant, and applies equally to additional characters.
Also, bust/headshots can easily be turned into icons, free of charge. You would receive the original drawing as well as an icon set formatted at 300x300 and 100x100 pixels.

Backgrounds are flat color, as I kind of really suck at backgrounds and hate doing them. XD
If you want a background we will figure out the price then. At any point I may add a background free of charge (if I feel like practicing) but DO NOT ASK FOR A FREE BACKGROUND. You won't get one. Durh.

Happy shopping!

Also, I'll get a visual guide up by Monday, May 16th (when this officially starts).

So I feel really stupid for not looking into it earlier, but  raptorarts recently posted a journal explaining why if they forget your name, not to be angered, because it's a legitimate thing that affects them.

After reading their journal I was thinking to myself "I have ADHD... I've always had problems remembering names, dates, text-based instruction, and typical studying for tests." So yeah, it all kind of makes sense now.

Which I realize it's kind of silly to be so happy/emotional over such a little thing, but I am because it's something that finally has gotten explained to me. I've always assumed that I was just forgetful or "stupid" (not literally stupid, I know I'm intelligent, but you know what I mean) and that there wasn't a real reason behind it. It's just kind of how I was.
But it makes sense now, and it's nice to finally be able to pinpoint WHY I've been such a terrible test taker, but so good at homework (when I remembered to do it, since I had a lot of trouble remembering assignments/due dates, or even to write it down in the first place). When the book is in front of me, I understand things no problem, but as soon as you take it away I can't seem to recall a thing. Or if I start a group of problems with the book I'm fine, but have me do something else for a bit and try to get me back into it and I can't seem to start on my own.

I was thankfully never put on Ritalin, only because my older brother was and my parents hated how he was on it, so they took him off and never put me on anything.

I've never had a learning disability thing, I've never been given extensions.

I wish I had taken the disability thing in grade school though. I didn't because I thought ADHD was just "You have too much energy to focus," not "You can't focus and you forget things" so I didn't think I should bother with it, that it wouldn't help me.
I severely regret that now. And since that I'm halfway through college, there's really no point in me trying to get one now.

I know it's no excuse, but it does explain a whole lot.

Apparently in Tennessee they are passing a law that says if a gay student commits suicide, and a teacher KNOWS about it, they don't have to say anything. Also, that they are trying to make it illegal for teachers to teach about gay people and gay law. WTF?!?! Like the video on FckH8.com's website and they will donate money (up to $25,000) towards the fight against this unjust law!!

All you have to do is click on the link below, then find the "like" or "tweet" button and click it! THAT'S IT!

Of course you could go above and beyond and like, tweet, and share on facebook too.


http://fckh8.com/SchoolLaw/


Spread the word! It's insane that acceptance is still being crushed for certain people. This is the 21st century, the age of information and technology. The only people who should not be accepted are the bigots who are trying to get this law passed.

Yup. My laptop got a virus that attacked my use of the internet as well as my ability to get to a restore point to delete it. Ended up blue screening and some other crazy shit so I brought it to my school's computer repair store and am getting it backed up, wiped, and the files reloaded with the reinstalled OP (except upgrading to Windows 7). Or at least I'm hoping I get my files back. That's what the lady at the counter said.

And if I don't have my stuff back then I'm going to refuse to pay because they shouldn't be promising things they can't promise.

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So I got my computer back! They said that all my files are still here with the exception of a few programs like Photoshop and stuff, which I can just re-download anyway. =)

I am going to go searching through my stuff just to double check though.