...cos I desperately wanna treat myself ;_;

My budget is only USD $15-$20. I just want a simple chibi or little "bean"-type pic-- you know, the ones where your character is drawn all squishy, cute and bean-like and what not? A bust or something like that is nice too-- it depends!!

Maybe a picture of Reiks cuddling a little baby Rowlet. Or her holding a mug of coffee or a donut. Something cute like that! Or could be a different character of mine, depending on the artist style.

I wanna print them and stick'em in my University notebooks <3 Maybe even make stickers (for personal use ONLY) to paste here and there.

I would do an art-trade if I wasn't so swamped with boring RL stuff; I'm a little slow with art too so I wouldn't wanna make anyone wait in a trade.

If anyone is interested, please comment below and show me your samples! I'll pick only one though, but I'll be happy to see everything!!

Really appreciate anyone responding to this

Love,
Reiks

Fresher's Week is OVER.

THANK GOD

So, I started Fresher's Week at University expecting things to go not quite smoothly, as my course had been re-opened last minute for applications. Because of this last minute thing, a lot of important information didn't reach me in time for Fresher's Week.

So, it was a mad run all over the University to find out where I needed to register, how to register, WHAT I needed to register for, what fees to pay, then its off to the bank where I had to stay in line for two hours, then off again to register for classes only to find my university email hadn't even been sorted out yet.

Oh my God.

I managed it somehow, but man it left me wiped out. I also started my part-time job as a Science Tutor in in a tuition school last Thursday. That went allright, so I'm grateful.

Art-wise, I'm working slowly on commissions though I feel like after the madness that is University preparation and a new job feel like I wanna treat myself >.< I'm not sure what though, but I'll think of something.

My brain is tired.

Love,
Reiks

Hei peeps!

I'm starting University for my Masters (in Education) course today (typing this in the Hall) and I'm a tumultuous mix of nervousness, excitement and anxiety lol.

I also will be starting a part-time job this Thursday, to help cover expenses.

So I will be busy, and commission wise I will only be working on my current queue. I won't be opening anytime soon, unless I really need to help my finances. And even that, it might just be for adoptables or chibis.

I'm trying to get the scholarship as well so...wish me luck!

So I might not be as active here at all, but if you wanna see updates and the occasional doodle you can follow me on Twitter, I'm way more active there :)

If you'd like to support me either way for more art aside from commissions, you can give me a tip via my Ko-fi Page! https://ko-fi.com/A017FVW I am deeply grateful for every little bit :)

Other that that, Happy 2017 everyone!

~
Reiks

WARNING RANT AHOY

Goddam I swear I think my pencils and brain wants to f*@k me up so much I can't even.

For anyone who follows me on Twitter (I'm way more active there than here) you can see I almost work only commissions. I have made good progress with some, and because I wanna finish as many as possible before Jan classes start in University, I work on multiple commissions simultaneously.

Started on a sketch for one of them but after THREE sketches (three of the more refined ones, there were several more) I still hate them for they all came out as rubbish.

Goddam.

I can handle commissions. But I have made a mistake taking on those full bodies (they were large, challenging and time consuming~though I still love the results). A case of taking more than I can chew just because I needed the money. Thigh ups are easier, but because of the fullbodies pushed me behind so much they take a bit too.

I hate nothing more than not producing results timely. It eats me up with guilt and I can't do personal stuff much without aching some.

I try to keep cool abt it but tonight's numerous fails have me eating my hair out.

Feh. Learnt my lesson, will adjust accordingly. I still wanna do commissions, but I have learnt NOT to take on a load I can't take, even if money is an issue.

I don't need rude comments on here pls because hell, I needed to rant.

What matters is, lesson learnt for me. Adjust accordingly.

Remember when I said I was applying to my local University to continue my studies (as well as a scholarship for it) sometime ago...?

Well, I received an email from them saying that I should register into their system, and that I should come for registration on the first week of Jan in the Uni.

It isn't the same as an official Acceptance Letter, and when I confronted the Registrar about it he said to simply just come. As for the scholarship, they will handle that once I'm registered in Jan.

There's a whole lot more story to it, but case is~ I might be starting Uni this Jan 2017! I wanna yell YASSSS but a part of me is squeaking nervously because unless I am awarded that scholarship, there's HELLANOWAY I can pay for Uni in the condition I'm in.

Here's just hoping it all goes allright. I don't even know how to react to it all x.X

Once a brighter side, since I have seen some peeps posting it, Imma make a wishlist!

1) Art of my OCs (SFW only tho) cos who doesn't love that hahaha
2) .....and owl adopt.
3) Rowlet/ Alolan Vulpix plushies (IMMA SAVE FOR THESE YES I AMM)

...cant think of anything more at the moment. Perhaps I will update this yes yes.

Peace out,
Reiks

After much thought and trying my hand at some so-called "easier" commission type samples, I came to the conclusion that I will have to cancel opening commissions this December.

I wanted to open them to help with my car situation, but after looking at my queue and current progress, I feel inside I just can't do it. I just can't stand the idea of making my current commissioners wait some more, and I'm already slow as it is :/ (those full-body portraits took more out of me than I thought). Adding additional work will just aggravate things, and possibly delay more openings in the future.

I have a good amount of sketches done, and I want to finish them all before even opening again. It puts me in a difficult situation financially, but I'll just have to work something out with my husband.

Artwise, honestly I'm pushing it. But without adding another queue in, I will be able to do my work with less strain.

This was a difficult decision, but I think it is a more responsible one.

But hey, maybe I'll make an adoptable or two; atleast I can work and control those on my own terms. Plus, flexing my designing muscles is never a bad thing! And yeap, those will be paid using PayPal.

Peace out,
Reiks

....atleast for December x.X

Cos apparently now my parents' car is in trouble too.

Will be opening for commissions soon, just gotta make some samples first. Might make more adoptables, but most likely I'm opening for headshots or chibis.

So for my current Adoptables on offer, it's no longer by my Online Store, it's by PayPal.

Gotta run. My phone is busted so I cant check in here without my laptop.

Oh, December why u do dis

Turns out I have to pay my car insurance bills a little earlier and it's a whopping BND $600. That plus my usual monthly bills. And they coincide on the same time.

Hhahaggaggsgsffffffffffffffff.

This pisses me off more than I can say. It's so late minute and I kind of blame myself for not being on top of it either.

That being said, I might open for emergency December commissions. Honestly, I don't want to....I want to focus on finishing my current queue (most of the sketches finished tho, just need approval, ink and colour) but it really looks like I have no choice.

Also, I HAVE PAYPAL NOW YAYYY

I will keep using my Online Store for payment (as it is more reliable in country, and I am attached to the company making it) but for emergencies I will use PayPal. My sister made it because she has a bank in Australia, but I'm not very certain about using it yet. Plus there are extra charges I have to pay to send the money to my own bank account in Brunei.

Eitherway, if I have stuff ready for emergency Dec commissions, I will post a journal. And yes...they will be paid using PayPal.

Here's hoping!

All my love,
Reiks

Bid time has been extended to Thursday, 9pm (New York Time)

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21825160/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21825160/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21825160/

1 bid for Twilight Moon latest, Coffee Blossom still looking for a home ^^

As I'm still new to adoptables, I'd like to attract more bidders as I see these gals aren't really taking anyone in ^^' Perhaps it's the design, the price, payment method?

I'm ok to negotiate the price (not going to change the base/start bid price as these were tough to make, for a chibi) but I can lower the autobuy if that's what concerns people.

No bashing/rude comments about my prices please, as I set them according to the effort I'm putting into these.

Thanks all!

...and I already miss the food and the pretty gardens they have there ;_;

Who would have thought apple, chicken, rocket and cheddar salad dressing would make an incredible mix.

Anyhoos, once everything is settled in I'm back to work and responding/updating on my notes.

I also have two adoptables I'm planning to offer up soon, as I was playing with designing.

Mmm. Apple chicken salad.

Turns out my husband has his annual leave approved and he wants to go for a trip. Hence, me and the hubs will be off to neighboring Singapore until Thursday, leaving this Monday.

This leaves me no room for art blocks as I just know I will be guilt ridden if I don't atleast get some sketches done :'D

SO REST IS FOR THE WEAAAKKK

Finished one fullbody sketch, some chibis and now I will try to get a bit more work done.

*inhales coffee*

Urghh.

Last night I could barely sleep because of anxieties, and that led to an all night long roll of nightmares.

I don't think I have ever mentioned that I have rather bad anxiety. I worry a lot, feel deeply even though I try not to. I keep my head in the positive but last night just threw me off my feet.

I hate to whine, but really I have been keeping this inside for a while and I think I ought to just say it if only to ease the pressure in my chest.

I'm worried about this whole Uni thing. I did get the interview last Wednesday, but then they said that I did not fit the profile for the program because it conflicts with my previous degree. They mentioned they'd look for an alternative, but yesterday I saw that some people have ALREADY received their acceptance letters.

I feel like I should just be more patient, but really...knowing that others have already received their letters....I can't help feeling downcast. I have been anxious about it since Weds and all sorts of bad things went in my head about it. It's hard to keep positive thoughts, especially when my anxiety is clamping at my chest.

THAT annnnnd.....I feel really bad for being slow with commissions.

I hadn't realized how rusty I was with full body portraits until I started doing them again. While Im okay with the way I draw it, I'm frustrated at how long I take to finish them.

I feel terribly guilty for taking that long for some of my commissioners. I cant really bring myself to do personal art because of it. Hence why I also have been inactive lately...guilt and a butt-ton of anxiety.

So, I'm really sorry for the delays guys ;_;

I want to do personal work but I just can't help worrying/feeling like a overcooked potato about it.

Ack.

God God, make the sun bloody shine already.

[End rant]

Hello peeps!

My apologies for the the bit of inactivity of late. Real life gets in the way, and the resulting disruption has led to something of a bit of an artblock which I'm fighting vehemently against. I don't like making delays in my commissioned work, even if I'm a little slow with them. Rest assured, I'm working on commissions, just making sure that I don't strain myself and compromise on quality of the pieces.

The reason for my recent inactivity is that openings for Teaching courses have opened up again in my old university, and I'm trying to apply, using a scholarship scheme. Tricky part is the scholarship scheme has specific conditions and I'm not sure if I can get it, but I'm giving it a shot anyway.

I want this because the result of the course is that I will become a certified English Language Teacher; and if I get a job as one, heck I just KNOW I will be able to have time to do art on the side. Not only that, but I enjoy teaching. Originally, I was meant to teach Biology/Chemistry, but it was draining on me and left me with very little energy to do art (or anything else for that matter).

All this while, I was looking for work that not only do I enjoy (and I do enjoy teaching and helping the young) BUT at the same time give me enough time and energy to do what I love: ART. My previous jobs drained me/or made me very unhappy. I feel life is too short indeed to just simply wile my hours away doing something I don't really care about, and just try, try, try so hard to find that balance: work and life, and somehow make it work.

The stress and uncertainty that comes from this whole thing? It takes its toll, on my art as well, but I don't want to give up. Interviews are next week, and while I'm somewhat petrified, I want this to work out.

Sigh.

I will admit, it's overwhelming. But I do try so much to get by. I don't like talking much about it either, but I guess sometimes I just gotta rant. Meh.

All I hope is that things work out. All I want is a day job I can do fine and do art on the side. I don't think it's too much to ask, but life is like that. Though deep inside, if it's worth it, I believe its worth fighting for.

Hope you guys are doing allright as well, and do take care! <3

Peace,
Reiks

Heii peeps! Thigh-up Slots are all spoken for but I'm still open for 1 more Chibi Portrait!

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21535850/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21535850/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21535850/

Comment on the Submission [Link Above] to claim a slot!

Thanks everyone

Cos I woke up late and messed up the time zone differences a little :'D

Allrighty, based on some of the comments in my previous journal, I felt that thigh-ups are the best way to go. Noone seemed to be particularly interested in badges or the like at the moment, so I won't be offering those right now.

I will be opening for 3 slots for Thigh-Up Portraits and 3 slots for Chibi Portaits.

Might open for more slots, depending on how many are interested. I also have plans for some other things, but I'm just open for these for now :D

Take care peeps!

Hello peeps!

I wanna open for commissions again, but this time I want your input on it. While I originally wanted to open for full body portraits again, I realized that they took wayy longer and more work than I previously believed (still like them though, I just feel really bad for making commissioners wait >><<).

So time for some more feedback hehe. What commission offers would you like to see from me? Headshots, waist-ups? Badges?

One thing is for sure, I will be doing chibi commissions! Cos those are really fun to do. Just not sure if people will want them ^^;

Please bear in mind I won't be doing NSFW stuff, and I won't be changing my mind on it. Not that I disapprove of NSFW stuff (check my favs if you don't believe me lol) it's just that it makes me a little uncomfortable to draw. Seeing it is a different matter lol

Looking forward to your thoughts, everyome! <3

Heii peeps!

So sorry for the lack of activity of late; I have been quite occupied, and got my hands full.

As you all know, I'm out of a job and trying to make ends meet with art at the moment. While honestly I would prefer just doing art and freelancing for a living, right now-- I might need to go look about for a so-called 'real job' to really get things together urgghh.

Other than commissions, I have been working on trying to tap the local market in my country-- selling stickers, bookmarks etc. I need to work on that, as well as networking with various other local artists to try to widen my circle and make my work more visible. I also am trying to get some freelancing work done (non-art related, more towards business services). Its taken quite some energy and time pulling everything together, but in truth, its been much more fulfilling than any of my previous jobs.

But yeah. Money, right? Life is as it is.

ANYWAYS.

Two commissions down and I plan to open for atleast 2 Full Body Portrait slots (because dang those take a lot more energy and time than I previously believed) and perhaps.....something else. Kekehehehe. Won't say anything for now, but I've got plans. *plots*

Phew. I. am. tired.

Still, take care peeps!

Soo yeah.... :O

Imma 27 now; a year older, perhaps a little wiser. While I have a pretty good idea of what I want in my life, I don't have the vaguest idea of how to get there.

Still, wherever it takes me it's sure as hell that I'm not leaving art behind <3

Been having pretty retrospective days of late. I feel like I should go get a 'real job' like most people do but at the same time.....this freelancing work, it's really nice. I mean, the only sh*t I need to take is from myself and I know I'm disciplined enough to see it through. Start my own thing.

While I would like it, I'm still not very certain ya know?

Ahh well, for now, I'm doing allright. If I just keep going, I know I'll end up somewhere pretty rad

Love ya'll peeps!

Reiks

Commission Stats over here, Peeps!

While I have PayPal, I often also accept payments via my Online Store, The Jade Peach Grove .

INFO ON HOW TO SEND PAYMENT HERE

Hope you all are doing swell!!

Bestest,
Reiks

~COMMISSION QUEUE~


In general, I tend to work in order but sometimes, I will work according to inspiration as well. This helps ensure the quality of your commissioned piece, cos art really isn't something you can rush or force.

Twitter only commissions [current queue]


[center] [color=#ff0087]~TRADES AND COLLABS~


PAYMENT INFO/METHOD


Payments are to be made via my Online Store, The Jade Peach Grove!

What I do is make your Commission as a Private Listed Item on my Online Store. It will have your name clearly listed on it, and once I have prepared it, I will provide you with a link to it.


All you need to do next is "Add to Cart", fill in the details as you would when you buy stuff from eBay or Etsy, then proceed to pay using card. It's just like online shopping!


The only thing is, because the website my Online Store belongs to, it's called https://www.mbpmarketplace.com is made for local businesses in my country (Brunei), the currency used is in Brunei Dollars (BND), not in USD.

That can be easily fixed! I have to do is make the price of your commission the BND equivalent of USD.

So for example, USD $40 = BND $54.63. So I will list the price of a commission as BND $54.63 (I use https://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/ for Currency Conversion).

There are no currency conversion fees and any merchant fees are borne by me, so it's all good!

I know it's a little bit of a hassle, and I am truly sorry for that; it's the best alternative I have at hand right now, as I cannot receive money using PayPal in my country.

I'm in close touch as well with the organization that made the website so if anything goes awry, I have an immediate link to the peeps who can help me out.

So YAP. If you have any questions, please do let me know. I'll be happy to answer your questions! <3

Hei everyone!

I have opened for Full Body Portrait/Pin-up Commissions, which you can see here:

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21151267/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21151267/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21151267/

However I'm concerned that little to no slots are taken. While I have some interest (thanks so much to those who have shown interest <3) I still do need some of those slots filled to help with my current circumstances (yay fruitless job hunting).

I have a strong feeling its got something to do with my payment methods-- Payoneer and my Online Store. While I can understand why some people will be wary of other payment platforms, I really can't use Paypal as I can only send money out from it, not receive money (which really, really, rrrrrreeeeallllllly......frustrates me to no end.)

So yeah ;_; Stuck with it for now, though my Online Store works well and its quite straightforward.

Perhaps also it could be the price? In all honesty, I don't want to reduce the price but I CAN add more to the piece at the price of $45. For example, instead of just simple shading, I could do more complex shading like how I did with Haven and Eddie (who belongs to SonicHomeBoy) + simple clothes/lingerie/markings starting at $45 .

Perhaps this is better? I'm not quite sure, and I'd really love to know what you guys want out of it, and what you'd like out of my work.

I can't do complex backgrounds or the like right now, so things like that maybe not for now heh ^^; Simple "partial window" backgrounds like Eddie's picture maybe, but I'd like to discuss those beforehand.

Please do let me know what you guys think (just pls don't flame/be rude/overtly snarky about it cos you know...it aint' nice heeee).

Love,
Reiks

OPENED FOR FULLBODY PORTRAIT/PIN-UP COMMISSIONS! Cos yea, strapped for cash at the moment so I really need to work,work, work work huhu!

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21151267
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21151267
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/21151267

PLEASE NOTE! I have also made some changes to the Commission Details/Info/Prices.

I was writing up the submission while bleary eyed late at night lol. So here are some changes:

~.~


* Simple jewelry/ornaments/markings (not overly complex spots, stripes etc) DO NOT incur an additional cost
* Simple clothing (tshirts/shorts/jeans etc) and lingerie (sexy man boxers, bra/panties/stockings) DO NOT incur additional cost
* Additional USD $5-10 for MODERATE TO ADVANCED clothing, lingerie, markings, tattoos, ornaments etc
* Additional USD $5 for LARGE wings, but small 'cupid' type wings might not incur additional price.
* FULL SHADING UPGRADE Available for additional cost.
* Simple, single colour background + shadow only (UNLESS you want an Upgrade, but discuss with me first please!)



Thanks for reading guys! I deeply appreciate anyone spreading the word or any signal boosting

Any questions you might have (what I can/can't draw, payment plans etc) you can comment or note me. I'll be happy to answer them :)

Until then, stay rocking peeps!!

Love,
Reiks

So, I left work, and never looked back. No regrets, no missing nothing. Just relief!

Though I won't lie--it takes a toll on the confidence somewhat you know? Been withdrawing and keeping to myself for a bit because I really needed the time to recollect and recover from the harassed and pressured feelings from the work, and ease myself into some peace before I can even start another job search.

It has taken a toll on art as well. I hadn't realized how much it affected me until I tried sketching again, and it took some effort to slip into that easy, relaxing stream I used to have. Its coming back to me, but really--I had gotten out of touch. I'm slowly easing back in though, one day at a time, so I can get back to owed work and work of my own.

So to my commissioners, NAY FEAR for I am working towards your pieces, and will have them finished. I only apologize that it had to be like this, and that you are made to wait. I will, as always, do my best!

For now, I might throw in a few personal art-- bits and pieces, but mostly on my Twitter cos I don't feel them complete enough to place in my gallery. You can check em out there!

That's all for now peeps <3

Love ya all,
Reiks

So I gave this work some deep thorough thought and clarified my priorities as well as putting my well being into perspective. Once I got my head and heart in the clear, I went and spoke to my superiors.

While things went without too much unpleasantness, unpleasantness regardless remains. Without going into too much, let's just say this was a bad fit, and I didn't need to justify myself to them. All I knew was that I didn't like it, and while I did my best and gave nothing but 101% percent, nothing will change that I was unhappy.

So I sent in my resignation letter yesterday.

I feel free.

Lifted, but of course worried about finances, but I think I will be okay. I certainly won't miss the place (maybe some of the really neat people I met there), but I won't miss the exhausted nights, the bad vibes, the feeling like something was just....wrong.

I wanna be happy again-- and chasing a job just so that people won't look at me like an unemployed loafer isn't what I need right now. I'm sick of looking for approval from people.

When this job came along, I had just started getting into my art more seriously and I have never been happier. And while I know the furry community has its flak, I still met some super awesome peeps here. It feels great to be a part of a community again. And I don't want to let it go, or have something that outright prevents me from doing what I love.

So with this resignation, it can only mean one thing hopefully-- MORE ART. And I look forward to it. Other than work I owe, I wanna open for more commissions and I wanna look about for trades (will be prowling a bit, but we'll see). I seriously need an art fix, and I can't wait til my last day this next week.

Thank you all who stood by me, commented on my journals (YA'LL KNOW WHO YOU ARE YOU AWESOME LOVES YOU ), commented still on my works (THANK YOU NEW WATCHERS AIEE) supported me and made me feel welcomed and cared about. It's kept me afloat more than you know

All my love,
Reiks