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Posted 15 years agoI first saw it from 
emorottie
1. What are elements of your style?
I try to vary and expand my drawing abilities through different styles, but I mostly enjoy drawing in the Franco-Belgian ligne claire comic style, which involves a single line width throughout the character and little shadow (for the most part). It's also a very basic look, similar to the illustrations seen in airline safety cards. It's the best I can do with the knowledge and abilities I have. I like the style, but I'd like to learn more advanced styles.
2. Have you had formal training? (e.g., college, personal instructor, etc.)
I took basic art classes in middle school. I had a few drawing instruction classes in my undergraduate college years in the form of figure drawing and advanced conceptual drawing, where I ventured briefly into what would become my current style.
3. Was it useful or did you find it better to learn on your own?
It was helpful to establish a foundation of realistic proportions and things like vanishing lines. My cartooning abilities were self-taught; Notable influences in sequential technique include Scott McCloud, instructional drawings (safety cards again), and the influence of video editing/cinema.
4. What are your tools of the trade?
Computer: A borrowed Wacom Intuos 3 and Gimp. I haven't explored other drawing program options.
Paper: Various sketchbooks, the occasional bristol board scrap, and technical drawing pens like Micron. For pencil, I use whatever 0.5mm mechanical pencil I have handy. Marvy's Le Pen is good for cheap color doodling.
5. Would you, or do you work on art for a living?
I hope to publish a graphic novel or comic someday, and this will happen, even if it is a self-produced zine. Whether or not I'll make money off them is another matter.
6. Do you know another artist who would fill this out?
They already have.
emorottie1. What are elements of your style?
I try to vary and expand my drawing abilities through different styles, but I mostly enjoy drawing in the Franco-Belgian ligne claire comic style, which involves a single line width throughout the character and little shadow (for the most part). It's also a very basic look, similar to the illustrations seen in airline safety cards. It's the best I can do with the knowledge and abilities I have. I like the style, but I'd like to learn more advanced styles.
2. Have you had formal training? (e.g., college, personal instructor, etc.)
I took basic art classes in middle school. I had a few drawing instruction classes in my undergraduate college years in the form of figure drawing and advanced conceptual drawing, where I ventured briefly into what would become my current style.
3. Was it useful or did you find it better to learn on your own?
It was helpful to establish a foundation of realistic proportions and things like vanishing lines. My cartooning abilities were self-taught; Notable influences in sequential technique include Scott McCloud, instructional drawings (safety cards again), and the influence of video editing/cinema.
4. What are your tools of the trade?
Computer: A borrowed Wacom Intuos 3 and Gimp. I haven't explored other drawing program options.
Paper: Various sketchbooks, the occasional bristol board scrap, and technical drawing pens like Micron. For pencil, I use whatever 0.5mm mechanical pencil I have handy. Marvy's Le Pen is good for cheap color doodling.
5. Would you, or do you work on art for a living?
I hope to publish a graphic novel or comic someday, and this will happen, even if it is a self-produced zine. Whether or not I'll make money off them is another matter.
6. Do you know another artist who would fill this out?
They already have.
Inspiration/Ask me questions
Posted 15 years agoOver the course of the past week, some of my favorite artists have uploaded drawings which they have stated as being inspired by my works. Given that I have not even passed six months of existence here on FA, I'm quite humbled and honored to influence some of my longtime favorite artists:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4652581/ by
hottapwater
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4657959/ by
voln
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4664717/ by
tcw
If you aren't watching these fellows, go watch them right now.
________________________
Also, if you so wish, feel free to ask me questions about my work, either publicly or in private message. I love discussing influences and the like, and no-one should feel like I'm unapproachable. I just don't want that discussion in an anonymous place like formspring, so ask me here on FA!
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4652581/ by
hottapwaterhttp://www.furaffinity.net/view/4657959/ by
volnhttp://www.furaffinity.net/view/4664717/ by
tcwIf you aren't watching these fellows, go watch them right now.
________________________
Also, if you so wish, feel free to ask me questions about my work, either publicly or in private message. I love discussing influences and the like, and no-one should feel like I'm unapproachable. I just don't want that discussion in an anonymous place like formspring, so ask me here on FA!
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Pay attention to the surface of the toast when it is ejected!
Pay attention to the surface of the toast when it is ejected!
30 movies
Posted 15 years agoThese are all feature length movies which have stuck with me after I've seen them. They're somewhat ordered by director:
Raising Arizona
Fargo
The Times Of Harvey Milk
Idiocracy
District 9
The Battle Of Algiers
Goodbye Lenin!
The Seventh Seal
Alien
Fight Club
Inception
Memento
My Neighbor Totoro
Spirited Away
Princess Mononoke
Mulholland Drive
Mulholland Falls
Sexy Beast
Crash (1996)
Scanners
Videodrome
An American Werewolf in London (of course)
Airplane!
Airport
Let The Right One In (Swedish version, haven't seen the re-make yet)
Similla's Sense Of Snow
Stalker (1979)
The Royal Tenenbaums
Muriel's Wedding
Wallace and Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (any of their shorts, too)
Raising Arizona
Fargo
The Times Of Harvey Milk
Idiocracy
District 9
The Battle Of Algiers
Goodbye Lenin!
The Seventh Seal
Alien
Fight Club
Inception
Memento
My Neighbor Totoro
Spirited Away
Princess Mononoke
Mulholland Drive
Mulholland Falls
Sexy Beast
Crash (1996)
Scanners
Videodrome
An American Werewolf in London (of course)
Airplane!
Airport
Let The Right One In (Swedish version, haven't seen the re-make yet)
Similla's Sense Of Snow
Stalker (1979)
The Royal Tenenbaums
Muriel's Wedding
Wallace and Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (any of their shorts, too)
Drawing for printing with GIMP
Posted 15 years agoDoes anyone have any tips for drawing with GIMP with printing in mind? I'm drawing at 300 dpi but the results remind me of watching a VHS tape with a video projector. Should I go to 600? Or perhaps you might recommend a good tutorial in drawing with GIMP? Many thanks in advance.
Birthday time- It sucks being 18
Posted 15 years agoGood thing I'm 28. :3
Seriously though, the late teens/early 20's were the most angst-ridden time in my life. But now I feel increasingly happy and balanced as I finally settle into adulthood. By 38, I should be completely happy, and by 48, I should be at the zenith of peace and contentment. I don't know if my body will be able to handle the immense cheerfulness that will dominate my retirement years.
For all you youngsters, know that life improves after university years. That is my birthday wish for you all.
Seriously though, the late teens/early 20's were the most angst-ridden time in my life. But now I feel increasingly happy and balanced as I finally settle into adulthood. By 38, I should be completely happy, and by 48, I should be at the zenith of peace and contentment. I don't know if my body will be able to handle the immense cheerfulness that will dominate my retirement years.
For all you youngsters, know that life improves after university years. That is my birthday wish for you all.
Plans for the future
Posted 15 years agoI began posting drawings to this site in late June, and the response from you all in these short months has been nothing short of overwhelming. I've gone from drawing once a week or so to every day. As such, my improvement in illustration skill has greatly exceeded my expectations. My dream is coming true: You all should expect a graphic novella from me by the time Anthrocon 2011 happens!
I read about Louis Wain
Posted 15 years agoI read about him in Cabinet magazine today. In his time (Edwardian England) he made a name for himself with amusing drawings of anthropomorphic cats, which were featured in books, magazines, stationery and the like. He suffered from schizophrenia later in this life, and made drawings which were supposedly more abstract and intense as his illness progressed.
Contrary to what I read in the article, his more conventional cat drawings continued alongside the more abstract work. In any case, his wikipedia entry makes for a fascinating read. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Wain
Contrary to what I read in the article, his more conventional cat drawings continued alongside the more abstract work. In any case, his wikipedia entry makes for a fascinating read. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Wain
Carpe Diem
Posted 15 years agoThis originates from 
marcothecat
Have you made somebody laugh their ass off? *
Do you enjoy learning new things? * (Wikipedia learning binges everyday)
Have you ever written poetry?
---- a comic book? *
---- a short story? *
---- a novella?
---- a play?
Do you call people just to tell them you care? *
Do people come to you for guidance or comfort? *
Do you open doors for people in public? *
Do you show appreciation to those you care about? *
Do you have a vision of where you want to be in ten years? *
Do you get along with your immediate family? *
Do you color with crayons? * (but not exclusively)
Do you cook meals for people or bring wine to parties? *
Have you ever given up your seat for someone on the subway? *
Do sunrises and sunsets make you happy to be alive? * (One sunrise is on my top memories list!)
Do you give a damn about others? *
Do your best friends know your favorite songs? (no one knows my favorite music)
Do you write cards for people? *
Have you ever blushed because you are happy to be with the one you're with?
Have you ever written a song? *
Do you sing in the shower? * (the kitchen, too)
Do you take people out for coffee or to a bar? *
Can you cry in front of others?
Do you open yourself up to risk and rejection? *
Do you read books thoroughly? * (depends on the book)
Do you drink wine slowly? (more of a beer person, but yes, consumed slowly)
Do you know phone numbers by heart? (not since cell phones came about, just my parents and my own nowadays)
Were you ever in a play? *
---- scholastic bowl? *
---- a spelling bee?
---- a sports team? *
---- a chess club?
---- an art class? *
---- a dance class?
---- a band?
Do you love children?
Do you smell old or new books? *
Do you notice new things everyday on your route to work or school? *
Have you ever been first to forgive? *
Have you enjoyed a conversation that has lasted over two hours? *
Do you make mixed cd’s for people? *
Do you know your best friend’s middle name? *
Do you buy books with the intention of loaning them out?
Do you build others up, not just tear them or yourself down? *
Do you bum cigarettes (if that is your predilection) freely? (non-smoking)
Do you care about the environment? *
Are you passionate? *
Do your moments of bliss outweigh your regrets? *
This was fun. Thanks, Billy!
marcothecatHave you made somebody laugh their ass off? *
Do you enjoy learning new things? * (Wikipedia learning binges everyday)
Have you ever written poetry?
---- a comic book? *
---- a short story? *
---- a novella?
---- a play?
Do you call people just to tell them you care? *
Do people come to you for guidance or comfort? *
Do you open doors for people in public? *
Do you show appreciation to those you care about? *
Do you have a vision of where you want to be in ten years? *
Do you get along with your immediate family? *
Do you color with crayons? * (but not exclusively)
Do you cook meals for people or bring wine to parties? *
Have you ever given up your seat for someone on the subway? *
Do sunrises and sunsets make you happy to be alive? * (One sunrise is on my top memories list!)
Do you give a damn about others? *
Do your best friends know your favorite songs? (no one knows my favorite music)
Do you write cards for people? *
Have you ever blushed because you are happy to be with the one you're with?
Have you ever written a song? *
Do you sing in the shower? * (the kitchen, too)
Do you take people out for coffee or to a bar? *
Can you cry in front of others?
Do you open yourself up to risk and rejection? *
Do you read books thoroughly? * (depends on the book)
Do you drink wine slowly? (more of a beer person, but yes, consumed slowly)
Do you know phone numbers by heart? (not since cell phones came about, just my parents and my own nowadays)
Were you ever in a play? *
---- scholastic bowl? *
---- a spelling bee?
---- a sports team? *
---- a chess club?
---- an art class? *
---- a dance class?
---- a band?
Do you love children?
Do you smell old or new books? *
Do you notice new things everyday on your route to work or school? *
Have you ever been first to forgive? *
Have you enjoyed a conversation that has lasted over two hours? *
Do you make mixed cd’s for people? *
Do you know your best friend’s middle name? *
Do you buy books with the intention of loaning them out?
Do you build others up, not just tear them or yourself down? *
Do you bum cigarettes (if that is your predilection) freely? (non-smoking)
Do you care about the environment? *
Are you passionate? *
Do your moments of bliss outweigh your regrets? *
This was fun. Thanks, Billy!
A questionnaire in which a love for Pat Metheny is revealed
Posted 15 years ago F YOUR LIFE WAS A MOVIE,
WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc.)
2. Put it on shuffle.
3. Press play.
4. For every question, type the song that's playing.
**Opening Credits
Repro-File production music "Cash Flow"
**Waking Up:
Weather Report "Will"
**First Day At School:
Feist "Secret Heart"
**Falling In Love:
Pat Metheny "Better Days Ahead"
**Fight Song:
Neu! "Good Life"
**Breaking Up:
Pat Metheny "Forward March"
**After getting drunk you say:
Pat Metheny "Part Three"
**At your speech after you become prom queen/king you say:
Dr. Edward Davis "Smells Like Layla"
**Driving:
Esquivel "Street Of Dreams"
**Flashback:
Vangelis "Love Theme"
**Getting Back Together:
Daniel Hecht "Afternoon Postlude Soliloquy"
**Wedding:
Swing Out Sister "Breakout"
**Birth of Child:
Lydia McDermot "Arriving at school" (from Teach Yourself Afrikaans)
**Your deepest secret:
Yellow Magic Orchestra "Technopolis"
**Night Before War:
Raymond Lefevre "Le Premier Pas"
**Final Battle:
Billy Idol feat. Microsoft Songsmith "White Wedding"
** Moment Of Triumph
Scriabin "Prelude in e, Opus 11, Nr. 4"
**Death Scene:
Pat Metheny Group "The Search"
**Funeral Song:
Björk Gudmundsdóttir & Trió Gudmundar Ingólfssonar "Litli Tónlistarma›urinn"
**End Credits:
Elvis Costello and the Attractions "Chemistry Class"
...
My life story's soundtrack was largely incongruous to the actual events.
Stolen from
dogge
WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc.)
2. Put it on shuffle.
3. Press play.
4. For every question, type the song that's playing.
**Opening Credits
Repro-File production music "Cash Flow"
**Waking Up:
Weather Report "Will"
**First Day At School:
Feist "Secret Heart"
**Falling In Love:
Pat Metheny "Better Days Ahead"
**Fight Song:
Neu! "Good Life"
**Breaking Up:
Pat Metheny "Forward March"
**After getting drunk you say:
Pat Metheny "Part Three"
**At your speech after you become prom queen/king you say:
Dr. Edward Davis "Smells Like Layla"
**Driving:
Esquivel "Street Of Dreams"
**Flashback:
Vangelis "Love Theme"
**Getting Back Together:
Daniel Hecht "Afternoon Postlude Soliloquy"
**Wedding:
Swing Out Sister "Breakout"
**Birth of Child:
Lydia McDermot "Arriving at school" (from Teach Yourself Afrikaans)
**Your deepest secret:
Yellow Magic Orchestra "Technopolis"
**Night Before War:
Raymond Lefevre "Le Premier Pas"
**Final Battle:
Billy Idol feat. Microsoft Songsmith "White Wedding"
** Moment Of Triumph
Scriabin "Prelude in e, Opus 11, Nr. 4"
**Death Scene:
Pat Metheny Group "The Search"
**Funeral Song:
Björk Gudmundsdóttir & Trió Gudmundar Ingólfssonar "Litli Tónlistarma›urinn"
**End Credits:
Elvis Costello and the Attractions "Chemistry Class"
...
My life story's soundtrack was largely incongruous to the actual events.
Stolen from
doggeHow late do you all stay up?
Posted 15 years agoI keep late hours during the summer, partly due to the legacy of my former career in the news business. When I post a drawing right before my usual bedtime of 4am EST, I always get a handful of immediate responses. This doesn't really apply to people who are living outside of the EST/GMT+5 time zone; I'm just curious about kindred spirits sharing a late-night F5 obsession.
Balance
Posted 15 years ago1. Put your media player of choice on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Uphill Battle
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Four Shades
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL
Nicaragua
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Man
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Two Sleepy People
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
No Cars Go
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Cloverleaf
WHAT IS 2+2?
Oompa Radar
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Sunshine Recorder
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
My house is in ruins
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Heroes
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
What can I say
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Colors/Dance
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Superman
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Africa (The Indian Summer)
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Angel eyes
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Ludwig
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Get It Get It
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Slominsky's Earbox
WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Misread
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Surprise Surprise
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Suave
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Lord Ananea
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Sherbet Head
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Mister bill
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Aquarius (Version 3)
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Good Life (Random-Rough)
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Capture the flag
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Song of the silent age
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Balance
...
This thing was 95% nonsense and 5% spot-on.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Uphill Battle
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Four Shades
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL
Nicaragua
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
Man
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Two Sleepy People
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
No Cars Go
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Cloverleaf
WHAT IS 2+2?
Oompa Radar
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Sunshine Recorder
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
My house is in ruins
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Heroes
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
What can I say
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Colors/Dance
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Superman
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Africa (The Indian Summer)
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Angel eyes
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Ludwig
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Get It Get It
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Slominsky's Earbox
WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Misread
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Surprise Surprise
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Suave
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Lord Ananea
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Sherbet Head
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Mister bill
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Aquarius (Version 3)
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Good Life (Random-Rough)
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Capture the flag
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Song of the silent age
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Balance
...
This thing was 95% nonsense and 5% spot-on.
Werewolves of Montpellier by Jason
Posted 15 years agoI just read it, and I would recommend it fully. The ending was somewhat atypical compared to the rest of Jason's output. I won't go into detail, but it's worth reading.
Drawing every day works/Cow and Chicken
Posted 15 years agoI was looking through some of my earliest submissions, and good golly, I think I've advanced in drawing skill more in the past month than I have in the whole preceding year. If you wish to develop your illustration abilities, surely practice every day.
Also, I saw an episode of Cow and Chicken online a few hours ago, and I was surprised at how much I laughed. I remember watching it in the late 90's but I don't remember it being this funny. I suppose I've matured enough for all of the adult jokes, and I've been an adult long enough to be surprised at the gags that probably didn't phase me as a kid (such as Cow refilling her brother's milk carton from her own udder!)
Also, I saw an episode of Cow and Chicken online a few hours ago, and I was surprised at how much I laughed. I remember watching it in the late 90's but I don't remember it being this funny. I suppose I've matured enough for all of the adult jokes, and I've been an adult long enough to be surprised at the gags that probably didn't phase me as a kid (such as Cow refilling her brother's milk carton from her own udder!)
Real life separation
Posted 15 years agoDear friends,
If I'm ever vague about my real life goings-on in comments or messages, don't fret! I just want to keep my anthro art life here on FA separate from the details of my flesh-life. I'm no celebrity by any means; We're all google-able in this age and I'd like to keep the major details of my day-to-day logistics a pleasant mystery. Rest assured that little snippets will still bleed through in journal comics, however! :3
And thank you for your continued comments and messages; I do read and appreciate them all.
If I'm ever vague about my real life goings-on in comments or messages, don't fret! I just want to keep my anthro art life here on FA separate from the details of my flesh-life. I'm no celebrity by any means; We're all google-able in this age and I'd like to keep the major details of my day-to-day logistics a pleasant mystery. Rest assured that little snippets will still bleed through in journal comics, however! :3
And thank you for your continued comments and messages; I do read and appreciate them all.
Dmitri Shostakovich, please continue
Posted 15 years agoThis music makes me sit up and pay attention.
Patsy Cline please stop
Posted 15 years agoYou are breaking my heart
Questionnaire
Posted 15 years ago1. First thing you wash in the shower?
Hair.
2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
Brown.
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Yes.
4. Do you plan outfits?
Yes.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
Placid.
6. What's the closest thing to you that's red?
LED light on computer mouse.
7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
I was chasing a blue penguin with my camera phone. It turned and ran towards me. I was terrified that it would peck out my eyes.
8. Did you meet anybody new today?
No.
9. What are you craving right now?
Peanut butter and Cheerio sandwich. This dream will come true.
10. Do you floss?
Every night.
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Green.
12. Are you emotional?
Sometimes when I'm alone. When I'm with people, I'm the calmest guy around.
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
No. Counted to 100 recently while deoxidizing a volume potentiometer.
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Lick.
15. Do you like your hair?
Yes.
16. Do you like yourself?
I do. There was a time when I didn't.
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
It would be a superficially nice experience, but quite honestly I wouldn't want to be seen with the guy.
18. What are you listening to right now?
Mark Isham
19. Are your parents strict?
No, but I didn't act out much. They encouraged my strengths well.
20. Would you go sky diving?
Sure. But no bungee jumping; there's no backup means of slowing down!
21. Do you like cottage cheese?
Yes.
22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
Yes.
23. Do you rent movies often?
Nope. The public library has it all!
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
The chrome on the stereo.
25. How many countries have you visited?
Eight.
26. Have you made a prank phone call?
Yes.
27. Ever been on a train?
Many times.
28. Brown or white eggs?
Any eggs not fed with antibiotics.
29. Do you have a cell-phone?
Yes, and a home computer, too! The 90's are so awesome.
30. Do you use chap stick?
Not usually.
31. Do you own a gun?
Nope, shot 'em before, though.
32. Can you use chop sticks?
Acceptably.
33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
Myself.
34. Are you too forgiving?
Yeah.
35. Ever been in love?
I don't think so.
36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow (or the next soonest week day)?
Not sure, he's out of town.
37. Ever have cream puffs?
Yes.
38. Last time you cried?
I was being dropped off at an airport.
39. What was the last question you asked?
Can I get a towel, please? (the pool)
40. Favorite time of the year?
Spring.
41. Do you have any tattoos?
I don't want any permanent identifying marks.
42. Are you sarcastic?
Rarely.
43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
No. Is this some kind of "tracer question" for the meme's originator?
44. Ever walked into a wall?
Walked into a screen door once.
45. Favorite color(s)?
Blue
46. Have you ever slapped someone?
Playfully, on the butt
47. Is your hair curly?
When it gets long.
48. What was the last CD you bought?
Steve Roach- Now/Traveler.
49. Do looks matter?
Sometimes.
50. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
I don't believe so.
51. Is your phone bill sky high?
No.
52. Do you like your life right now?
I wish I was more forthcoming.
53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
No. TV is frustrating to watch live.
54. Can you handle the truth?
It's all I want.
55. Do you have good vision?
20/20 now, 20/15 when I was younger :)
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
No.
57. How often do you talk on the phone?
Not often.
58. The last person you held hands with?
A friend.
59. What are you wearing?
Shorts and a shirt.
60.What is your favorite animal?
Wolves, dogs, cats, any fuzzy mammal.
61. Where was your favorite picture taken at?
From an airplane.
62. Can you hula hoop?
Yes.
63. Do you have a job?
Student.
64. What was the most recent thing you bought?
Fixings for some cookies.
65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Jimmied it open, too!
Hair.
2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
Brown.
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Yes.
4. Do you plan outfits?
Yes.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
Placid.
6. What's the closest thing to you that's red?
LED light on computer mouse.
7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
I was chasing a blue penguin with my camera phone. It turned and ran towards me. I was terrified that it would peck out my eyes.
8. Did you meet anybody new today?
No.
9. What are you craving right now?
Peanut butter and Cheerio sandwich. This dream will come true.
10. Do you floss?
Every night.
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Green.
12. Are you emotional?
Sometimes when I'm alone. When I'm with people, I'm the calmest guy around.
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
No. Counted to 100 recently while deoxidizing a volume potentiometer.
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Lick.
15. Do you like your hair?
Yes.
16. Do you like yourself?
I do. There was a time when I didn't.
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
It would be a superficially nice experience, but quite honestly I wouldn't want to be seen with the guy.
18. What are you listening to right now?
Mark Isham
19. Are your parents strict?
No, but I didn't act out much. They encouraged my strengths well.
20. Would you go sky diving?
Sure. But no bungee jumping; there's no backup means of slowing down!
21. Do you like cottage cheese?
Yes.
22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
Yes.
23. Do you rent movies often?
Nope. The public library has it all!
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
The chrome on the stereo.
25. How many countries have you visited?
Eight.
26. Have you made a prank phone call?
Yes.
27. Ever been on a train?
Many times.
28. Brown or white eggs?
Any eggs not fed with antibiotics.
29. Do you have a cell-phone?
Yes, and a home computer, too! The 90's are so awesome.
30. Do you use chap stick?
Not usually.
31. Do you own a gun?
Nope, shot 'em before, though.
32. Can you use chop sticks?
Acceptably.
33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
Myself.
34. Are you too forgiving?
Yeah.
35. Ever been in love?
I don't think so.
36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow (or the next soonest week day)?
Not sure, he's out of town.
37. Ever have cream puffs?
Yes.
38. Last time you cried?
I was being dropped off at an airport.
39. What was the last question you asked?
Can I get a towel, please? (the pool)
40. Favorite time of the year?
Spring.
41. Do you have any tattoos?
I don't want any permanent identifying marks.
42. Are you sarcastic?
Rarely.
43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
No. Is this some kind of "tracer question" for the meme's originator?
44. Ever walked into a wall?
Walked into a screen door once.
45. Favorite color(s)?
Blue
46. Have you ever slapped someone?
Playfully, on the butt
47. Is your hair curly?
When it gets long.
48. What was the last CD you bought?
Steve Roach- Now/Traveler.
49. Do looks matter?
Sometimes.
50. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
I don't believe so.
51. Is your phone bill sky high?
No.
52. Do you like your life right now?
I wish I was more forthcoming.
53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
No. TV is frustrating to watch live.
54. Can you handle the truth?
It's all I want.
55. Do you have good vision?
20/20 now, 20/15 when I was younger :)
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
No.
57. How often do you talk on the phone?
Not often.
58. The last person you held hands with?
A friend.
59. What are you wearing?
Shorts and a shirt.
60.What is your favorite animal?
Wolves, dogs, cats, any fuzzy mammal.
61. Where was your favorite picture taken at?
From an airplane.
62. Can you hula hoop?
Yes.
63. Do you have a job?
Student.
64. What was the most recent thing you bought?
Fixings for some cookies.
65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Jimmied it open, too!
Artistic influences
Posted 15 years agoI love to draw. There's a wonderful mixture of accomplishment, release, creation, and joy that I feel when drawing. So, it was with great happiness that I found an appreciative audience on FA, of which many here are artists I've admired long before I began posting my own drawings. I thought I would share some of the artists who have influenced my particular style.
When I was a young lad, I read all of Hergé's Tintin books and admired his "ligne clair" style. In my adolescence, I developed a love for flying and collected airplane safety cards, which also featured clean lines and bold, minimal styling. In my youth, I drew almost nothing but commercial airliners and occasionally building cross sections, due to the influence of Ed Emberly's Make A World drawing instruction book. Also, I enjoy the graphic design, instructional drawings and owner's manuals from the late 70's and early 80's.
The story of how I got into the furry side of things is for another day. I admire many works in modern alternative comics and graphic novels, like Jason, Lewis Trondheim, Blacksad, Cat & Girl, Achewood and others. In the furry world, there and dozens of artists that I admire and follow, but the styles of roboinu,
artdecade, voln, 
tark and hottapwater are especially influential.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligne_claire
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_safety_card
http://www.amazon.com/Ed-Emberleys-...../dp/0316236446
http://www.amazon.com/Jason/e/B0034.....tt_aut_sim_1_1
http://roboinu.net/
I'm deeply appreciative of your comments, watches and kind words. After years of lurking and working on bringing my drawing skill to a competent level, I'm grateful to connect with not only artists I've admired over the years, but with all of the new ones, too! Thank you, everyone.
When I was a young lad, I read all of Hergé's Tintin books and admired his "ligne clair" style. In my adolescence, I developed a love for flying and collected airplane safety cards, which also featured clean lines and bold, minimal styling. In my youth, I drew almost nothing but commercial airliners and occasionally building cross sections, due to the influence of Ed Emberly's Make A World drawing instruction book. Also, I enjoy the graphic design, instructional drawings and owner's manuals from the late 70's and early 80's.
The story of how I got into the furry side of things is for another day. I admire many works in modern alternative comics and graphic novels, like Jason, Lewis Trondheim, Blacksad, Cat & Girl, Achewood and others. In the furry world, there and dozens of artists that I admire and follow, but the styles of roboinu,
artdecade, voln, 
tark and hottapwater are especially influential.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligne_claire
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_safety_card
http://www.amazon.com/Ed-Emberleys-...../dp/0316236446
http://www.amazon.com/Jason/e/B0034.....tt_aut_sim_1_1
http://roboinu.net/
I'm deeply appreciative of your comments, watches and kind words. After years of lurking and working on bringing my drawing skill to a competent level, I'm grateful to connect with not only artists I've admired over the years, but with all of the new ones, too! Thank you, everyone.
FA is rather addicting
Posted 15 years agoAll I want to do is draw and upload pictures. Is this happening to anyone else?
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