Sorry
I haven't been around much
RL has been kinda kicking my butt

I started my new job
Where I work 5 days a week

And when I'm not at work
I'm either home cooking/cleaning/sleeping
Or at Trek's familys house
Since it's the holiday season

I know I owe a few of you art
And I slowly have been working on it here and there
Just a couple minutes at a time - not long enough to Stream

I do promise that it's coming along
And that you'll eventually see it
And if you ever want a progress report/shot just let me know
I'd be happy to give you one

Anyways - just wanted to let you guys know what was up
No I didn't die - and no I didn't leave FA
Things are just kinda quiet over here for a little while...

Hopefully that will change soon though
I don't want to get rusty on my art
And I miss a lot of you!

COMMISSION

Pokemon bookmark



TRADES

Greatgirs



GIFTS

rivkahs badges
tomoyuki prize - coloring

rodent



PERSONAL

treks new ref - needs uploaded



THINKING ABOUT

chu reference - inking
blitz reference
lilly reference

I'm looking to do a couple of digital ink trades with people
Because I want to get better at my lines
And I love coloring in things from other people


So if anyones up for it...
I'll take 3 right now
Most likely will be done today or tomorrow


What I'm looking for...

1 - A fall/winter/bundled up picture of Trek and Shinji
2 - An awesometastic best friends picture of Ruka and Fae
3 - An adorable picture of Shinji decked out in a kawaiidesu waitress/ice cream server uniform

If anyone if interested - just leave me a comment here! <3

Trek and I finally got to sit down and go over all the contest entries.
We were both extremely impressed with all of the art and some of the choices were hard to make.
We finally narrowed it down to three entries...

First Place
Goes to Tomoyuki
For their piece here:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6745436/

We chose this entry because it had very unique styling that we've never seen anything like before. Also - a ton of attention to detailing.
Thank you so much!

Second Place
Goes to Rivkah
For her entry found here:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6702393/

We picked this entry for spectacular detailing and shading. As well as a very 3 dimensional feel with cut out pieces.
We are really looking forward to using these!

And finally...
Third Place
Goes to shadesofgreen
For her entry found here:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6703271/

We chose this as it is very unique and one of a kind. We can tell lots of time and meticulous attention was put into these.
They are wonderful - thank you!


To everyone that entered - thank you very much! You've all made our first anniversary even more special. We truly appreciate the time and effort that was put into all the entries.

To the winners listed above - please Note me to claim your prizes.



https://youtu.be/thzUR_mq6OY

Stolen from

PROS
01. I like when you draw: ___.
02. I wish you drew more: ___.
03. I wish you drew more fanart of: ___.
04. I wish you drew more original art of: ___.
05. I wish you drew a comic of/about: ___.
06. I wish you made a tutorial about: ___.
07. My favorite part of your work is: ___.

CONS
08. I dislike when you draw: ___.
09. I wish you drew less: ___.
10. My least favorite part of your work is: ___.

OTHER
11. If I had to describe your work I’d say: ___.
12. If I had a question to ask about your work it’d be: ___?
13. The main strength & weakness of your work is/are: ___ & ___

Feel free to fill it out and I'll answer as many questions as I can!

And feeling a bit better
Sorry I kind of flew off the handle yesterday
And sorry I worried a few of you so much

I talked over what was bothering me with a few people
And kind of just relaxed yesterday
So I'm feeling a bit better now

So I guess just kind of ignore my last journal for now

For now I'm feeling great
And just want to see my husband and puppy

And I am choosing to hold the anniversary contest again
I think I was being a little harsh about it yesterday
And I really do apoligise for being so upset

Todays plans consist of looking through my moms old stuff one last time in search of an old toy, going to the cute plus girls store for maybe a new outfit for fall, possibly food at bag of nails, and then going on the bud back home to see my little family <3
Someone make Trek pick me up with Shadow or flowers - it would make my day so awesome Lol

Last night was AWESOME. Jersey Boys kicked so much ass. The actors singing and what they looked like was SPOT ON to the real Four Seasons. The story was great and it was just really fun to go see. And OH GOSH - we were literally in the second row x___x I don't want to know how much my uncle and aunt spent on those tickets. BUT OH MAN WAS IT WORTH IT <3
Someone should make Shinji a Frankie Valli badge <3

Anyways - I'll shut up again xD
And hopefully my good mood will stick around
And I'll be back Weds or Thursday


Special Shout Outs:




Love you guys - and sorry I worried you!

So in celebration of our first year of marriage we will be celebrating by holding an art contest!


Prizes:
1st Place - $20 plus a full body colored and shaded image [either digital or traditional] with up to two characters
2nd Place - $10 plus a full body colored digital image of up to two characters and two basic badges
3rd Place - A digital full body ink of up to two characters and one basic badge

There may be more added to the prizes later


Start And End Dates:
August 30th - October 27th
Results we be posted on October 30th

Judges:


Rules:
+ The picture has to be more than a sketch. Please at least ink it.
+ Entry must include both Trek and Shinji. Either in anthro, feral, or human form. If you would like to draw us as humans please feel free to ask for reference.
+ Keep is clean kids! If it's something you'd have to do behind closed doors then it's a no-no. Artistic nudity is okay so long as no bits are showing.
+ You may enter up to 3 entries
+ If you need more info on the characters or have any questions feel free to ask
+ Don't be shy to get creative or try something new with this
+ Do your best effort and have fun!


References:
Shinji - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5900170/
Trek - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2786450/

Entries:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6684992/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6702393/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6703271/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6719250/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6745436/

First off let me say I kind of stole this idea from  sweepshire


Anyways - still needing money for the puppy to get neutered
I currently have 40 out of the 100 needed

You'll get a waist up colored piece of your character for $5
I can do couples for $8

Payment upfront - Paypal only please!
I'll start these as soon as I get the money so they'll have a fast turnout point.

Just leave a comment if you'd like one!

Slots Are Unlimited Now!
Starting off with 5 though

1 foxxeyfoxx - DONE
2 foxxeyfoxx - DONE
3 daphn3 - DONE
4
5

Need to raise some money so I can take the pup to the vet
- We finally got the shelters "okay" to go get him fixed

So I need to raise about $100
Currently have 30/100

And I've been dieing to do some more traditional works

I figure this would be a good time to do this!



So here's the list of what I'm offering along with their discounted price

Basic Badges - $5
Between Badges - $7
Scrapbook Badges - $10

Sketches - $3
Inks - $5
Flat Colored - $10
Shaded w/ Basic Background - $15
Shaded w/ Full Background - $20

Extra Character is an additional half the original price

+All Traditional Media is done with Prismacolor Markers and colored pencils on professional artist paper

If you would like your art mailed to you it's just $3 more



If you're interested/want examples/have any questions
Feel free to comment here or Note me


And if you're unable to help - then maybe try spreading the word?
Who knows - you're kindness just might pay off....

Gunna do a Doodles for Donations type Stream
Nothing over $10 really
But pay what you want

Going to open up the Slots now so I have things to draw later
I don't like waiting to start until someone tells me to
I want to start when I press Start xD

So if you'd like something from Shinji later
Just leave a message here with what you'd like
And send your donation to falltop [at] gmail.com

PLEASE in your Paypal Notes leave your FA name so I don't get people mixed up

So yep - feel free to toss as little as a buck my way
Or as much as ten
And I'll Stream you some pretty awesome arts!

Feeling bored and uninspired

Give me something to draw!

Can be solo - couples - or friends
So long as it's not mature

And if you have any certain ideas or themes to work with that'd be cool too

i just want something to pass the time until my husband gets home

just leave refs here along with anything else

Just because you post something doesn't mean you will get something
And this isn't first come first serve

Only rule is that you must be watching me

Stolen form the lovely

Based on what you know about me, what do you see my Fursona or OC as?

Currently, my Fursona, or Main OC is: a white and blue arctic wolf with floaty wings.

But, I'm giving you the power to choose for me, because I'm curious what people identify me with!
Please let me know the reasons why you chose the new Fursona for me. Is it because it matches my personality? How I look? How I act ?

Copy and paste this into your own journal with the headline "I'm a _____, but..." to see what people would say of you.

Opening up a few different slots for commissions
I'm not fully open for all commissions yet but I would be happy to do a few things!


Digital Icons - $3

Example: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5584492

Slots:
1 DONE
2
3
4


Basic Badges. A bust style badge colored with markers and laminated! - $7
Shipping is included in the price.

Example: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5060678/

Slots:
1
2


Basic Ref Sheets. Front body shot with smaller pictures for markings and accessories. - $10

Example: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5598446

1
2

Full body image colored and shaded in my new style. You pick the pose or theme and I'll do the rest! - $15
Add an extra character for $5

Example: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5696243

1 wifey

Back again
Shinji's back
Tell a friend!

Yep!
I'm back again

Still getting all set up in the new house
And getting used to living in NEOhio again
But we have internet now...
So I'll be back here on FA

You probably won't be seeing me as much
At least for a little while
As I said we have some more moving in to do
And I'm going to be looking for a job

Also our friends and family are going to want to spend a ton of time with us

So we will be a very busy skunk and raccoon
But we are happy and know that this is where we belong

I know I have a few things that need mailing out
So if you're one of those people I owe things to
Just send me a Note with your address and what needs to be sent
And I'll try to get it out in a timely fashion!

As for commissions
I know I had to turn a few of you down before I left
And I still have a bit of setting up my art room to do
But I will be re-opening them very soon
So if you were looking to get something done either ask
Or keep an eye out for journals and price sheets

It's nice to be back here
And I can't wait to talk to you all again

Well... my laptop got destroyed last night
Got a horrible virus
Not really sure how...
But I copied everything over to a flash drive
And the computer will have to be reformatted
But that will have to wait until after the move.

It's kind of sad how I never seem to get a break
...Did I mention our house getting broken into the other day? =__=
Oh well - just got to keep my head up and keep going along
Being sad and dragging my feet has never done anything for me

So that means...
No more art from me for a little while
Probably a week or so

And I can only check the computer once or maybe twice a day.

But yeah...

Getting ready to pack our stuff
Treks brother will be here to help us tomorrow
And we will make our move either Wednesday or Thursday
Then we will have to unpack and spend Easter with Treks family

So until after then...
You guys wont be seeing much of me

Just wanted to let you guys know whats going on.

Bye for now!

Well - we just got back home from being up North this weekend
Trek talked with his father about the possibility of living in their rental house
He said yes - showed us the house - and told us all the rules

We've been trying to make this move happen for quite some time now
Since last October if you want to be more exact...
We we're planning on being up their just before Christmas
But it just never worked out right to happen for us

Almost every other weekend we've been trying to go up there
So Trek and I could look for jobs and talk to people about employment opportunitys
He is a very good worker with a great history and has never been turned down for a job!

But whenever he would go in for an interview or to talk to someone
They seemed interested in him but we would never hear back

We finally asked a few people what the problem could be
And they all told us that nobody wants to hire someone who needs to relocate for a job

So - after getting a few paychecks
And a small tax return

We're planning on moving back up north
Without any jobs set up for us
Which is HORRIFYING

We have enough money set aside to make it for 3 months
This includes no extras - limited gas for cars - and limited food
NO EXTRAS - no fun stuff, no eating out, no random purchases

Which we are both fine with
This move really needs to happen
It's needed to happen for a while now
If you'd like me to explain why - just ask and I'll dish it out for you

But yes - even though we have the money set aside for 3 months
It is still terrifying not having any kind of stable income
Having no jobs or anything to fall back on...

As soon as we get down there and set up the house
The job hunt WILL be on - even if we get crappy fast food jobs
But until then we will be living off of just savings...

So I am asking you guys for help
Any commissions or donations you guys would be willing to give
Will be added to our savings and help us just that much more

A dollar will buy two cans of tuna
Five dollars will buy a crate of ramen
Ten dollars will buy some gas to go job hunting

The list goes on of the simple things a small amount of money will do

So I'm asking you guys for help
I've been honest in saying we're not flat broke
And we do have a little money saved up
But this is just kind of a scary thing to go through

So if anyone can help in any way we would greatly appreciate it
I don't mind "haggling" for commissions right now
And even small donations will be rewarded in some way

And even if you can't help out just spreading the word can often make an impact
So post a journal or tell a friend who's been looking to commission someone

I'll be making a journal of any progress and names of donators as soon as things get rolling
I appreciate you taking the time to read this - and thank you for any kind of help in advance
It really means the world to both Trek and I

Alrighty
I guess I'm gunna try my hand at doing this


PLEASE leave a reference of your character
What facial expression or mood you want
And if you donated!


I will reply to your post with your icon once I finish it

Simple Rules To Follow

1: I will not draw premade characters - ie: anime, disney, video game
2. I have donation mile markers.
3. If you cant donate - that's alright. Everyone will receive a free icon!
4. Spread the word! Pimp this out anywhere you have access to. FA, Facebook, Twitter, LiveJournal. Heck even IM your buddies! Just share the wealth with everyone. The more the merrier!


Donations!

Yes - I will be taking tips for these! Here is my list of goals:

$25 - Icons will be flat colored

$50 - I will add shading to the icons

$100- Everyone who donated will receive TWO icons

$150- Anyone who participated will get to help me pick an animal that I'll draw a cute picture of to post on FA

$200- Donators will get TWO icons AND a sketch!

$300- Everyone who donated will receive a FLAT COLORED piece

Tip Jar: $16
Come on guys - I know you want these colored
Let's hit that first goal!

Any donations can be made to
falltop [at] gmail.com

Through Paypal

Last night I posted a journal asking people about a plushie
I didn't know much about it
But after a few of us putting our heads together I finally have figured it out!
I still haven't found him but now I know what he is!

So if any of you don't mind looking
Or might have a lead to this toy...

The plushie is:
-brightish blue
-had eyes and feet/legs
-he is an Alpha Critters
-shaped like an O
-name is Orger
- made by Mighty Star Inc
-Mighty Star Inc is located in Perth NJ
-tag says 1986 as year

You can see a picture of what he looks like here:
http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.696363.jpg

Please help me out guys!
We're so close to finding my long lost friend
And it would mean a lot to me to have him again

OKAY
I've finally decided to do it...

I asked my sister if she remembered the one toy I loved from when I was little
And of course - SHE DID - and she couldn't believe I remembered it xD
It was apparently a first birthday present from my godfather

So after confirming I wasn't crazy I plugged stuff into Google and Ebay
...With no turn ups
Which doesn't surprise me - it's an obscure toy

So I was wondering if maybe anyone had a similar toy or knew what it was
I desperately want a replacement of my childhood friend

So if you wouldn't mind taking the time and doing a quick search...
The plushie was:
-brightish blue
-had eyes and feet/legs
-shaped like a G or O [pretty sure G]
-would have been around 1989

Please help me out guys!
I know it may be asking a lot but it honestly means the world to me
I've been wanting him back for years now...


For 's Use
Because He Asked Me To...

Traditional Colored





Traditional Ink



Other
- Aquabats Shinji Badge
- Lilly Pinup