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Posted 2 years agoAs they say, when it rains it pours. And its pouring while I have no umbrella to speak of.
Many of you that follow me or are close friends know that I've recently been going through A Lot, and it continues to be A Lot. If you aren't up to date on the situation, please take a moment to read these two posts here - Important Medical Update and Medical Update Part 2.
(I will be picking up from the last few lines of the end of Medical Update Part 2 for clarification.)
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I know that I have asked for aid before, and I will never not be grateful to everyone who has helped me through the years. Asking for monetary help is not something that feels good; especially if I can't do something in return. At present, my ability to art consistently is limited due to the seizures; but I also have a backlog of work from the last few years. I offer ko-fi doodles as thanks for donation, and I will absolutely try my damnedest to do that; just understand that I cannot rock solid guarantee that a sketch will happen immediately and/or at all. Depending on what is going on with these appointments and my brain itself, everything is kind of uncertain.
This is not an excuse, it is an explanation.
Do not confuse my asking for help and talking about my situation as an attempt to garner sympathy. I know there are folks out there that probably think folks in need are just milking for free money. Some can and will abuse that, I am not one of them.
In no way am I making an attempt to bolster sympathy or obnoxiously clamber for handouts with the expectation of being given anything. My medical situation is explained as part of the reason why I'm having a difficult time, but not the cause in full. I can't stop anyone from slandering this post or me for asking for assistance, all I can do is what I am doing.
With that said, here is what took place with PayPal and my bank that resulted in this entire mess.
Back on the 12th and 13th of June, Avast Software tried and succeeded to pull money from my bank account for a service I no longer use and definitely cancelled when switching over to this current laptop. I tweeted out to them and let them know that this was in error and that I needed my money back for other payments as well as living. The initial tweet garnered no response so I moved into DMs and awaited a representative. The rep did not respond until midday on the 14th of June, asking for my information to initiate a refund. I responded in kind with the information and awaited her response.
And waited.
I had to message again to confirm that the information was received and that I really needed the funds back before all of the other bills started pulling out (This was on the 16th of June). I did not receive any kind of response or confirmation until the 20th of June, by then my bank account had been overdrawn by my other automatic payments going through. This of course had me losing my mind and attempting to contact both PayPal and my bank about stopping the charge as I had not heard from the Avast representative. I was unable to respond to the DM with the Avast representative until the 22nd of June after 6pm due to trying to contact the aforementioned. So what followed was the representative in this DM offered me a free 6 month trial of any Avast Software of my choice, and if I decided to keep it I could be signed up for a subscription.
You know, the thing that already messed up my account in the first place.
I received a response from the rep the next day (the 23rd of June) in which she apologized for "the discomfort" and that I would see my refund in "the next 5 - -7 working days". This ended my correspondence with Avast and the situation had been handled. Or that's what I would have thought if I had not gotten an email notification that Avast Software had charged me AGAIN for the subscription via PayPal and I now sat overdrawn in my checking account and PayPal. And thus began the saga of trying to speak to a human being instead of a Help Desk AI on PayPal's platform. It took another couple of days before I could talk to an actual rep, by then I had absolutely no idea what to do while I sank in the red.
When I was finally blessedly, able to talk to a person I confirmed that the refund from Avast was in my account as of the 26th of June. However, I explained that this negative balance in my PayPal account shouldn't be there because I'd been refunded to my original payment account and that the charge should be removed. I was asked for screenshots which I provided without hesitation, only for the rep to tell me that I should "kindly give our system at least 3 - 5 days so that the negative balance will be clear out." I told the representative that this wasn't the satisfactory answer I was looking for, but I would wait that length of time before reaching out again if the balance was still negative.
Take a wild guess what was still negative days later.
To no one's surprise, my PayPal account was still negative, and they had made an attempt to AGAIN pull money from my EMPTY BANK ACCOUNT, which tumbled me further into the pit of poverty. So I once more reached back out to PayPal, fighting the AI Help Desk until it gave me another human being. I left a direct complaint about this entire thing being unacceptable as well as asking them to not only remove the negative balance, but to also refund my Patreon payment that was eaten by it. I asked PayPal, a giant company, to refund me $11.27 from Patreon and to overturn the overdrawn amount of $70.94 which was reduced to -$59.42. The rep, very clearly not wanting to resolve this amicably explained to me as if I was a moron how the negative balance occurred and that it was MY FAULT. After which she said the following, "[...]I hope that all makes sense. I appreciate your understanding in this matter. Thank you for reaching out. You may close the conversation by selecting End Message." My prior message to her said nothing about being understanding, it said nothing about "not making sense", I said I wanted my money back and the negative balance rectified.
Now I've worked customer service my entire adult life, and I know how it feels to have people get up your ass for no reason. But on that day, she absolutely gave me a reason and I fired back (Screenshots 01, 02, 03). After I said my peace, I closed out the conversation and walked away from my computer to go be stressed somewhere else for awhile. When I'd come back and was checking my email, lo and behold, "Angel" had sent me an email requesting I send screenshots to dispute the claims. News flash, I had done that already with the prior agent, and they are visible to her and her department managers. I have not wasted my time responding to the same form email for the past several weeks, because they already have what they need. Which brings us here to the present day as I type this with a pounding headache and my last nerve.
This entire ordeal has basically meant for a month now I have been unable to buy things for myself, my cats, and help my partner with the bills for the house. I have 49 cents to my name and nothing to increase that amount.
After I lost my job, I'd hoped that maybe the commissions would come rolling in since I had more time. But unfortunately, I didn't get many or sell as many adoptables, which honestly I should not be surprised given the circumstances (Inflation is a horrible thing). Everyone is hurting for cash, all the artists and writers, regular people out in the world-- everyone is needing money. More than anything with this entire story now laid out, I will say again that if you would like to donate to my Ko-fi that I will do my best to sketch something for you! But please please understand that with my unresolved health problems, the stress, and overall emotional drain that I may not be able to.
Beyond Ko-fi I have other storefronts that can be found linked on my FA, dA, etc. I also have bases, brushes, textures, adoptables, and a wide variety of digital resources available on Ko-fi and Gumroad, both of which I will link below. But before I post any links to shop fronts and methods of helping out -- these are some of the things that are desperately needed ASAP.
Additional ways you can help or spread the word about my situation!
• Ko-Fi (Donations, commissions, shop, etc.)
• Redbubble
• InPrnt
• Society6
• TeePublic
• Threadless (slowly updating)
• Patreon (Tip Jar)
• SubscribeStar (trying to get back to updating)
Thank you so much truly for taking the time to read this entire wall of text, I appreciate your time and consideration. Even if you can't donate or want to, I still appreciate any and all boosts to this post. Every little thing helps and once more, thank you so much. -Sim
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Many of you that follow me or are close friends know that I've recently been going through A Lot, and it continues to be A Lot. If you aren't up to date on the situation, please take a moment to read these two posts here - Important Medical Update and Medical Update Part 2.
(I will be picking up from the last few lines of the end of Medical Update Part 2 for clarification.)
____________
I know that I have asked for aid before, and I will never not be grateful to everyone who has helped me through the years. Asking for monetary help is not something that feels good; especially if I can't do something in return. At present, my ability to art consistently is limited due to the seizures; but I also have a backlog of work from the last few years. I offer ko-fi doodles as thanks for donation, and I will absolutely try my damnedest to do that; just understand that I cannot rock solid guarantee that a sketch will happen immediately and/or at all. Depending on what is going on with these appointments and my brain itself, everything is kind of uncertain.
This is not an excuse, it is an explanation.
Do not confuse my asking for help and talking about my situation as an attempt to garner sympathy. I know there are folks out there that probably think folks in need are just milking for free money. Some can and will abuse that, I am not one of them.
In no way am I making an attempt to bolster sympathy or obnoxiously clamber for handouts with the expectation of being given anything. My medical situation is explained as part of the reason why I'm having a difficult time, but not the cause in full. I can't stop anyone from slandering this post or me for asking for assistance, all I can do is what I am doing.
With that said, here is what took place with PayPal and my bank that resulted in this entire mess.
Back on the 12th and 13th of June, Avast Software tried and succeeded to pull money from my bank account for a service I no longer use and definitely cancelled when switching over to this current laptop. I tweeted out to them and let them know that this was in error and that I needed my money back for other payments as well as living. The initial tweet garnered no response so I moved into DMs and awaited a representative. The rep did not respond until midday on the 14th of June, asking for my information to initiate a refund. I responded in kind with the information and awaited her response.
And waited.
I had to message again to confirm that the information was received and that I really needed the funds back before all of the other bills started pulling out (This was on the 16th of June). I did not receive any kind of response or confirmation until the 20th of June, by then my bank account had been overdrawn by my other automatic payments going through. This of course had me losing my mind and attempting to contact both PayPal and my bank about stopping the charge as I had not heard from the Avast representative. I was unable to respond to the DM with the Avast representative until the 22nd of June after 6pm due to trying to contact the aforementioned. So what followed was the representative in this DM offered me a free 6 month trial of any Avast Software of my choice, and if I decided to keep it I could be signed up for a subscription.
You know, the thing that already messed up my account in the first place.
I received a response from the rep the next day (the 23rd of June) in which she apologized for "the discomfort" and that I would see my refund in "the next 5 - -7 working days". This ended my correspondence with Avast and the situation had been handled. Or that's what I would have thought if I had not gotten an email notification that Avast Software had charged me AGAIN for the subscription via PayPal and I now sat overdrawn in my checking account and PayPal. And thus began the saga of trying to speak to a human being instead of a Help Desk AI on PayPal's platform. It took another couple of days before I could talk to an actual rep, by then I had absolutely no idea what to do while I sank in the red.
When I was finally blessedly, able to talk to a person I confirmed that the refund from Avast was in my account as of the 26th of June. However, I explained that this negative balance in my PayPal account shouldn't be there because I'd been refunded to my original payment account and that the charge should be removed. I was asked for screenshots which I provided without hesitation, only for the rep to tell me that I should "kindly give our system at least 3 - 5 days so that the negative balance will be clear out." I told the representative that this wasn't the satisfactory answer I was looking for, but I would wait that length of time before reaching out again if the balance was still negative.
Take a wild guess what was still negative days later.
To no one's surprise, my PayPal account was still negative, and they had made an attempt to AGAIN pull money from my EMPTY BANK ACCOUNT, which tumbled me further into the pit of poverty. So I once more reached back out to PayPal, fighting the AI Help Desk until it gave me another human being. I left a direct complaint about this entire thing being unacceptable as well as asking them to not only remove the negative balance, but to also refund my Patreon payment that was eaten by it. I asked PayPal, a giant company, to refund me $11.27 from Patreon and to overturn the overdrawn amount of $70.94 which was reduced to -$59.42. The rep, very clearly not wanting to resolve this amicably explained to me as if I was a moron how the negative balance occurred and that it was MY FAULT. After which she said the following, "[...]I hope that all makes sense. I appreciate your understanding in this matter. Thank you for reaching out. You may close the conversation by selecting End Message." My prior message to her said nothing about being understanding, it said nothing about "not making sense", I said I wanted my money back and the negative balance rectified.
Now I've worked customer service my entire adult life, and I know how it feels to have people get up your ass for no reason. But on that day, she absolutely gave me a reason and I fired back (Screenshots 01, 02, 03). After I said my peace, I closed out the conversation and walked away from my computer to go be stressed somewhere else for awhile. When I'd come back and was checking my email, lo and behold, "Angel" had sent me an email requesting I send screenshots to dispute the claims. News flash, I had done that already with the prior agent, and they are visible to her and her department managers. I have not wasted my time responding to the same form email for the past several weeks, because they already have what they need. Which brings us here to the present day as I type this with a pounding headache and my last nerve.
This entire ordeal has basically meant for a month now I have been unable to buy things for myself, my cats, and help my partner with the bills for the house. I have 49 cents to my name and nothing to increase that amount.
After I lost my job, I'd hoped that maybe the commissions would come rolling in since I had more time. But unfortunately, I didn't get many or sell as many adoptables, which honestly I should not be surprised given the circumstances (Inflation is a horrible thing). Everyone is hurting for cash, all the artists and writers, regular people out in the world-- everyone is needing money. More than anything with this entire story now laid out, I will say again that if you would like to donate to my Ko-fi that I will do my best to sketch something for you! But please please understand that with my unresolved health problems, the stress, and overall emotional drain that I may not be able to.
Beyond Ko-fi I have other storefronts that can be found linked on my FA, dA, etc. I also have bases, brushes, textures, adoptables, and a wide variety of digital resources available on Ko-fi and Gumroad, both of which I will link below. But before I post any links to shop fronts and methods of helping out -- these are some of the things that are desperately needed ASAP.
• Daryl's Prescription Cat Food
• Cat Litter
• Regular OTC food for Peeco and Mooshy
• $51.76 to restore my bank account to $0 by 7/27 or it will be closed
• Bus Fare
• Website Payment (my site helps people find me, as well as allows me to have a Links page)
• Anything to help my partner with billsAdditional ways you can help or spread the word about my situation!
• Ko-Fi (Donations, commissions, shop, etc.)
• Redbubble
• InPrnt
• Society6
• TeePublic
• Threadless (slowly updating)
• Patreon (Tip Jar)
• SubscribeStar (trying to get back to updating)
Thank you so much truly for taking the time to read this entire wall of text, I appreciate your time and consideration. Even if you can't donate or want to, I still appreciate any and all boosts to this post. Every little thing helps and once more, thank you so much. -Sim
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Medical Update ~ Part 2
Posted 2 years agoHello friends!
As I mentioned in my previous journal, I saw a neurologist in regards to my seizures and meningioma that have been giving me trouble for a little while now. The appointment with the neurologist was on the 29th of June in the morning, and as a new patient there was a great deal of paperwork and medical history questions.
Initially, the neurologist was nice enough; but as the appointment continued I became far less hopeful about his attitude and my prognosis. He asked many many comprehensive questions, prefacing the visit by saying that he would interrupt me a lot in order to get clarification on anything said. And while I initially agreed and did not mind the interjections -- it got to a certain point that the answers to his questions were a breath away as he'd stop me before I could finish. It was frustrating to say the least, but we finally got through the initial questions about the seizures and tumor itself. Additional questions were asked about diet, physical health and activity (Yes I'm fat, thank you for noticing), social life, work, finances, etc.
Some of those topics I listed above seemed very unrelated to the primary issue of my being there, but at this stage in the visit I just wanted some kind of an answer or at least a direction to begin treatment.
I left in tears.
No, not because of the diagnosis or treatment plan. Instead, the neurologist told me everything I already knew via my own research and from test results through bloodwork and scans. He spoke to me as if I was a child that didn't understand this information, and was lovely enough to add some additional barbs while I was already wounded. Those close to me know what all was said, and I will not be sharing it on the public forum that is the internet. The only benefit of this visit was to get several very much needed referrals for other specifics to narrow down the diagnosis. For a neurologist, he certainly was knowledgeable about various issues, but not when it comes to my situation and financial position the gap was very very clear. Even being able to relate on the level of being PoC, he could not grasp the experience of not being financially stable. In closing to the whole disaster of a visit, I was given a referral to the EMU (Epilepsy Monitoring Unit) for testing, a Sleep Study (severe insomnia, potential night time seizures), and a GI specialist.
After the whole thing was done and I'd gotten home feeling defeated, I was contacted by both my therapist and primary care doctor to ask how it went. What resulted was a session filled with retelling everything to my therapist, as well as reading the printed out notes given to me upon checking-out. The next day my primary doctor called me and said she wanted a second opinion FOR me. So she's sent a new referral to a new neurologist as well as another specialist for the GI problems. Thus far I have been able to successfully schedule the sleep study, which the soonest at present is in January of 2024 as the pandemic set most of the sleep clinics back pretty far. I'm playing phone tag with the EMU still, but hopefully I can snag someone on the line soon so I can get the ball rolling on that too.
I apologize for keeping everyone waiting on a update! It was a pretty heavy time, and I just wanted to not think about how it went to be honest. But I'm feeling a bit better emotionally and have gotten some good support through friends and therapy. The only problem I am having major troubles resolving is the financial aspect.
I have Medicaid for insurance, so I can be forthcoming and say that most if not all of my medical procedures, medication, and visits are covered. However, due to policy changes I can no longer use the transportation service to go to and from medical visits. Which is probably one of the worst things as I have a lot of appointments on the horizon and no money for bus passes or ride share. My doctor's office does offer free single ride and one transfer bus passes, but this doesn't seem to be a regular thing as far as I know. But I will ask once I see my primary again in August.
I know that I have asked for aid before, and I will never not be grateful to everyone who has helped me through the years. Asking for monetary help is not something that feels good; especially if I can't do something in return. At present, my ability to art consistently is limited due to the seizures; but I also have a backlog of work from the last few years. I offer ko-fi doodles as thanks for donation, and I will absolutely try my damnedest to do that; just understand that I cannot rock solid guarantee that a sketch will happen immediately and/or at all. Depending on what is going on with these appointments and my brain itself, everything is kind of uncertain.
This is not an excuse, it is an explanation.
Do not confuse my asking for help and talking about my situation as an attempt to garner sympathy. I know there are folks out there that probably think folks in need are just milking for free money. Some can and will abuse that, I am not one of them.
I will be posting the full story of what the heck happened to my Paypal and bank account in a Ko-fi post and another journal shortly. Please bear with me while I try to get everything organized and try to focus my brain.
Posted using PostyBirb
As I mentioned in my previous journal, I saw a neurologist in regards to my seizures and meningioma that have been giving me trouble for a little while now. The appointment with the neurologist was on the 29th of June in the morning, and as a new patient there was a great deal of paperwork and medical history questions.
Initially, the neurologist was nice enough; but as the appointment continued I became far less hopeful about his attitude and my prognosis. He asked many many comprehensive questions, prefacing the visit by saying that he would interrupt me a lot in order to get clarification on anything said. And while I initially agreed and did not mind the interjections -- it got to a certain point that the answers to his questions were a breath away as he'd stop me before I could finish. It was frustrating to say the least, but we finally got through the initial questions about the seizures and tumor itself. Additional questions were asked about diet, physical health and activity (Yes I'm fat, thank you for noticing), social life, work, finances, etc.
Some of those topics I listed above seemed very unrelated to the primary issue of my being there, but at this stage in the visit I just wanted some kind of an answer or at least a direction to begin treatment.
I left in tears.
No, not because of the diagnosis or treatment plan. Instead, the neurologist told me everything I already knew via my own research and from test results through bloodwork and scans. He spoke to me as if I was a child that didn't understand this information, and was lovely enough to add some additional barbs while I was already wounded. Those close to me know what all was said, and I will not be sharing it on the public forum that is the internet. The only benefit of this visit was to get several very much needed referrals for other specifics to narrow down the diagnosis. For a neurologist, he certainly was knowledgeable about various issues, but not when it comes to my situation and financial position the gap was very very clear. Even being able to relate on the level of being PoC, he could not grasp the experience of not being financially stable. In closing to the whole disaster of a visit, I was given a referral to the EMU (Epilepsy Monitoring Unit) for testing, a Sleep Study (severe insomnia, potential night time seizures), and a GI specialist.
After the whole thing was done and I'd gotten home feeling defeated, I was contacted by both my therapist and primary care doctor to ask how it went. What resulted was a session filled with retelling everything to my therapist, as well as reading the printed out notes given to me upon checking-out. The next day my primary doctor called me and said she wanted a second opinion FOR me. So she's sent a new referral to a new neurologist as well as another specialist for the GI problems. Thus far I have been able to successfully schedule the sleep study, which the soonest at present is in January of 2024 as the pandemic set most of the sleep clinics back pretty far. I'm playing phone tag with the EMU still, but hopefully I can snag someone on the line soon so I can get the ball rolling on that too.
I apologize for keeping everyone waiting on a update! It was a pretty heavy time, and I just wanted to not think about how it went to be honest. But I'm feeling a bit better emotionally and have gotten some good support through friends and therapy. The only problem I am having major troubles resolving is the financial aspect.
I have Medicaid for insurance, so I can be forthcoming and say that most if not all of my medical procedures, medication, and visits are covered. However, due to policy changes I can no longer use the transportation service to go to and from medical visits. Which is probably one of the worst things as I have a lot of appointments on the horizon and no money for bus passes or ride share. My doctor's office does offer free single ride and one transfer bus passes, but this doesn't seem to be a regular thing as far as I know. But I will ask once I see my primary again in August.
I know that I have asked for aid before, and I will never not be grateful to everyone who has helped me through the years. Asking for monetary help is not something that feels good; especially if I can't do something in return. At present, my ability to art consistently is limited due to the seizures; but I also have a backlog of work from the last few years. I offer ko-fi doodles as thanks for donation, and I will absolutely try my damnedest to do that; just understand that I cannot rock solid guarantee that a sketch will happen immediately and/or at all. Depending on what is going on with these appointments and my brain itself, everything is kind of uncertain.
This is not an excuse, it is an explanation.
Do not confuse my asking for help and talking about my situation as an attempt to garner sympathy. I know there are folks out there that probably think folks in need are just milking for free money. Some can and will abuse that, I am not one of them.
I will be posting the full story of what the heck happened to my Paypal and bank account in a Ko-fi post and another journal shortly. Please bear with me while I try to get everything organized and try to focus my brain.
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Important Medical Announcement
Posted 2 years agoSome of you that I talk to outside of public spaces know there's been A Thing going on. I have a limited spoon supply so please bear with me as I give the short version of the debacle.
August 2022 I had a seizure while watching tv with my partner. One minute I was laughing, the next I’m sitting up on the floor wondering how I got down there. Needless to say, I took a trip to the ER.
The ER visit was lackluster to put it mildly and after doing a blood test and checking my heart, they told me to see my primary care doctor. After assessing that the seizure (and subsequent seizures following) were not caused by any of my meds we agreed on getting a diagnostic CT scan without contrast. This is well after August and into the New Year as there were some complications with communication and scheduling.
On January 16, 2023 I had a CT scan and received the results the same day. What was found was an abnormal spot on the left side of my head in the mastoid region. The recommended next steps were to get a CT scan with contrast, meet with a neurologist, and go from there.
None of that happened.
Due to human error and negligence, communication setbacks, scheduling, and general PoC problems dealing with the Medical Field– it was months later before there was a resolution. It is a far more detailed story than I have the desire or energy to share in public, but just know that patient advocacy is extremely necessary and hard as hell to do for yourself. With all that settled and mostly behind me, I was finally able to schedule very much needed appointments. Which leads to the events of yesterday.
I had an MRI yesterday (April 27th), with and without contrast and the results conclusively showed a meningioma tumor on the left side (as suspected in the CT scan). Not sure how deep it is in there as I haven’t spoken to my primary doctor, but the size is about 1.5 x 1.4 x 1.3cm (a long grain of rice) according to the report from radiology. For months, I’ve read up on meningiomas and courses of treatment, risks, etc. and pretty much figured that’s what it was. After months and months of seizures and frustration, I have an answer and it feels FANTASTIC.
The good news is that this confirms I'm not having psychosomatic seizures related to CPTSD or trauma. Instead, the seizures and other episodes are because of this little shit causing them. I have a sense of relief and determination to face this thing like a lion.
The type of tumor (meningioma) is typically slow growing and benign with a 1% chance of being cancerous. We have a pretty extensive history of cancer in my family, so there is the worry in the back of my mind about it potentially being malignant. But I can’t stress myself out with the unknown and can only keep on moving forward until I meet with a neurologist.
With that said, next steps are seeing my PCP on June 8th and then the Neurologist on June 29th. They are both extremely booked up, so these are the soonest dates I could get unless there are cancellations. So until then, I really won't have much news to share, but I wanted to be transparent about what’s going on. I still have a commission backlog I am trying my best to finish, and I hope this doesn’t slow me down more.
If you are a client who is still waiting on a piece from me, please shoot me an email and we can discuss what to do from here. I apologize for the long wait and then this happening on top of it. You can email me at tempusobscura[at]gmail[dot]com.
Again, thank you all for your support and patience! I can’t begin to tell you all how much it really means. <3
August 2022 I had a seizure while watching tv with my partner. One minute I was laughing, the next I’m sitting up on the floor wondering how I got down there. Needless to say, I took a trip to the ER.
The ER visit was lackluster to put it mildly and after doing a blood test and checking my heart, they told me to see my primary care doctor. After assessing that the seizure (and subsequent seizures following) were not caused by any of my meds we agreed on getting a diagnostic CT scan without contrast. This is well after August and into the New Year as there were some complications with communication and scheduling.
On January 16, 2023 I had a CT scan and received the results the same day. What was found was an abnormal spot on the left side of my head in the mastoid region. The recommended next steps were to get a CT scan with contrast, meet with a neurologist, and go from there.
None of that happened.
Due to human error and negligence, communication setbacks, scheduling, and general PoC problems dealing with the Medical Field– it was months later before there was a resolution. It is a far more detailed story than I have the desire or energy to share in public, but just know that patient advocacy is extremely necessary and hard as hell to do for yourself. With all that settled and mostly behind me, I was finally able to schedule very much needed appointments. Which leads to the events of yesterday.
I had an MRI yesterday (April 27th), with and without contrast and the results conclusively showed a meningioma tumor on the left side (as suspected in the CT scan). Not sure how deep it is in there as I haven’t spoken to my primary doctor, but the size is about 1.5 x 1.4 x 1.3cm (a long grain of rice) according to the report from radiology. For months, I’ve read up on meningiomas and courses of treatment, risks, etc. and pretty much figured that’s what it was. After months and months of seizures and frustration, I have an answer and it feels FANTASTIC.
The good news is that this confirms I'm not having psychosomatic seizures related to CPTSD or trauma. Instead, the seizures and other episodes are because of this little shit causing them. I have a sense of relief and determination to face this thing like a lion.
The type of tumor (meningioma) is typically slow growing and benign with a 1% chance of being cancerous. We have a pretty extensive history of cancer in my family, so there is the worry in the back of my mind about it potentially being malignant. But I can’t stress myself out with the unknown and can only keep on moving forward until I meet with a neurologist.
With that said, next steps are seeing my PCP on June 8th and then the Neurologist on June 29th. They are both extremely booked up, so these are the soonest dates I could get unless there are cancellations. So until then, I really won't have much news to share, but I wanted to be transparent about what’s going on. I still have a commission backlog I am trying my best to finish, and I hope this doesn’t slow me down more.
If you are a client who is still waiting on a piece from me, please shoot me an email and we can discuss what to do from here. I apologize for the long wait and then this happening on top of it. You can email me at tempusobscura[at]gmail[dot]com.
Again, thank you all for your support and patience! I can’t begin to tell you all how much it really means. <3
PSA: We're not gonna take it
Posted 2 years agoAfter the mess of shit thrown at my Twitter yesterday, I am laying this down here plainly so there is no mistaking or assuming.
I DO NOT tolerate, accept, or agree with:
❌ Bullshit
❌ Anti-LGBTQIA+ and Pseudo-science based Anti-LGBTQIA+ Rhetoric
❌ N/F/Ts and Cryptocurrency
❌ MAPs, Zoophiles, RadFems, TERFs, Abusers (Animal, child, etc.), Alt Right, Fringe Conspiracy Groups, etc.
❌ Racists, Supremacists, Antis, Ableists, Classicist, Clout Chasers, etc.
ALL identities are valid, loved, and welcome to this page unless as listed above. If you fall into any of the above categories, kindly leave my page. My art, time, and presence are not for you and never will be.
This is a safe place for anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community. You are beautiful and loved here. <3 <3 <3
I DO NOT tolerate, accept, or agree with:
❌ Bullshit
❌ Anti-LGBTQIA+ and Pseudo-science based Anti-LGBTQIA+ Rhetoric
❌ N/F/Ts and Cryptocurrency
❌ MAPs, Zoophiles, RadFems, TERFs, Abusers (Animal, child, etc.), Alt Right, Fringe Conspiracy Groups, etc.
❌ Racists, Supremacists, Antis, Ableists, Classicist, Clout Chasers, etc.
ALL identities are valid, loved, and welcome to this page unless as listed above. If you fall into any of the above categories, kindly leave my page. My art, time, and presence are not for you and never will be.
This is a safe place for anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community. You are beautiful and loved here. <3 <3 <3
Pre-Orders, Commissions, and more!
Posted 4 years agoHello friends!
Its been a long long few years (two in fact!) since I went on an indefinite hiatus from commission work. During that time my life, health, and emotional placement weren't right or conducive to the whims of the universe. Fortunately and unfortunately, things have changed and I am here to announce such.
On Monday, July 26th, I was let go from my job due to disability affecting my performance. For those that do not know, I have CPTSD and it affects my daily life in a number of ways. Primarily, my ability to focus and deal with corporate level stress, as well as the fact that mental illness isn't acknowledged as a disability despite notes from doctors and one-on-one meetings. While most people want to tell me that they're sorry for me, I am actually really and very enthusiastically relieved at the outcome. For the better part of two years I was seriously struggling to work while also trying to educate leadership on invisible illness and hidden disabilities (to little avail), and the environment grew more toxic by the day. I couldn't afford to quit, and other jobs I applied to did not pay enough to survive on -- so I stayed. But now, my life situation is much more stable and being fired isn't going to result in me being homeless.
In fact, this has given me the opportunity to truly decide on my direction and that is being my own boss. Art is truly what I want to do in life, its the thing that just speaks to my spirit and holds my passion. I no longer want to stifle my creativity for the capitalistic gain of a corporation, I want the freedom to create pieces that mean something and put good into the world. So with this decision I have returned to doing art FULL TIME!!!
Exciting, no?
In order to support this endeavor and myself, I have started creating things for pre-order and dusting off my Etsy and creating a new online store via TeePublic. You can expect to see a variety of things for sale and pre-order from me like stickers, keychains, new merch, and more! My very first pre-order is live and available here.
In conjunction with pre-orders, I will be opening up for commission work but I will be extremely discerning about what kind of work I take on and pricing myself for my time and worth. That means that I will be saying no to things that don't spark my inspiration or interest. That said, don't feel like you CAN'T inquire! It will never be a no that's meant personally, this is the best thing I can do for myself to prevent being overwhelmed and burning out.
New prices will be listed soon! In the meantime, I'd like to thank you all for the continued support and love, it really means the world! Links at the top of the journal are good ways to support me if commissions aren't within your budget or interest. And as always, if you join my SubscribeStar you'll get first dibs on open slots for certain types of commissions, discounts on pre-orders, and more!
To a new day!
-Simha
Its been a long long few years (two in fact!) since I went on an indefinite hiatus from commission work. During that time my life, health, and emotional placement weren't right or conducive to the whims of the universe. Fortunately and unfortunately, things have changed and I am here to announce such.
On Monday, July 26th, I was let go from my job due to disability affecting my performance. For those that do not know, I have CPTSD and it affects my daily life in a number of ways. Primarily, my ability to focus and deal with corporate level stress, as well as the fact that mental illness isn't acknowledged as a disability despite notes from doctors and one-on-one meetings. While most people want to tell me that they're sorry for me, I am actually really and very enthusiastically relieved at the outcome. For the better part of two years I was seriously struggling to work while also trying to educate leadership on invisible illness and hidden disabilities (to little avail), and the environment grew more toxic by the day. I couldn't afford to quit, and other jobs I applied to did not pay enough to survive on -- so I stayed. But now, my life situation is much more stable and being fired isn't going to result in me being homeless.
In fact, this has given me the opportunity to truly decide on my direction and that is being my own boss. Art is truly what I want to do in life, its the thing that just speaks to my spirit and holds my passion. I no longer want to stifle my creativity for the capitalistic gain of a corporation, I want the freedom to create pieces that mean something and put good into the world. So with this decision I have returned to doing art FULL TIME!!!
Exciting, no?
In order to support this endeavor and myself, I have started creating things for pre-order and dusting off my Etsy and creating a new online store via TeePublic. You can expect to see a variety of things for sale and pre-order from me like stickers, keychains, new merch, and more! My very first pre-order is live and available here.
In conjunction with pre-orders, I will be opening up for commission work but I will be extremely discerning about what kind of work I take on and pricing myself for my time and worth. That means that I will be saying no to things that don't spark my inspiration or interest. That said, don't feel like you CAN'T inquire! It will never be a no that's meant personally, this is the best thing I can do for myself to prevent being overwhelmed and burning out.
New prices will be listed soon! In the meantime, I'd like to thank you all for the continued support and love, it really means the world! Links at the top of the journal are good ways to support me if commissions aren't within your budget or interest. And as always, if you join my SubscribeStar you'll get first dibs on open slots for certain types of commissions, discounts on pre-orders, and more!
To a new day!
-Simha
Find me on SubscribeStar!
Posted 4 years agoHey everyone!
So its been a long time in the making, but I'm here with good news and hoping its something that will work out in the future. As many of you may know, I had a Patreon several years ago and struggled with the platform itself as well as keeping it updated. I know a lot of changes were implemented to make it more user-friendly and with more tools for creators -- but I still struggled. So I decided to close my page down and simply keep my account in order to be a patron for other artists and friends on the platform.
Well fast forward to like, late last year or so. I was considering reopening my Patreon and rebranding it as a tip jar when I was hearing about how awful its been for a lot of people on there. So after some reading and soul searching (aka asking myself if I can commit), I created a SubscribeStar account! It was very easy to set up and start making posts right away. I also really really enjoy that there's no middle man with payment, and the way I can schedule posts and have multiple images is wonderful. Plus I don't have to be afraid of getting de-platformed for my weird spiritual art that has nudity, themes, and such.
Overall, I'm feeling really confident in it!
With all that said, please consider supporting me on SubscribeStar!
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Perks and features of subscribing to me!
- Sketches, works in progress, concepts, and more
- Early access to finished artwork
- First dibs on adoptables, texture packs, brushes, and more
- Multiple tiers of rewards starting at $1 and one-time tips
- Exclusive content that will not be posted publicly anywhere
- See higher resolution images at 40% of the full resolution along with close up, detail shots
- Payments are processed every 30 days from the date you subscribe, not the first of every month
So its been a long time in the making, but I'm here with good news and hoping its something that will work out in the future. As many of you may know, I had a Patreon several years ago and struggled with the platform itself as well as keeping it updated. I know a lot of changes were implemented to make it more user-friendly and with more tools for creators -- but I still struggled. So I decided to close my page down and simply keep my account in order to be a patron for other artists and friends on the platform.
Well fast forward to like, late last year or so. I was considering reopening my Patreon and rebranding it as a tip jar when I was hearing about how awful its been for a lot of people on there. So after some reading and soul searching (aka asking myself if I can commit), I created a SubscribeStar account! It was very easy to set up and start making posts right away. I also really really enjoy that there's no middle man with payment, and the way I can schedule posts and have multiple images is wonderful. Plus I don't have to be afraid of getting de-platformed for my weird spiritual art that has nudity, themes, and such.
Overall, I'm feeling really confident in it!
With all that said, please consider supporting me on SubscribeStar!
____________
Perks and features of subscribing to me!
- Sketches, works in progress, concepts, and more
- Early access to finished artwork
- First dibs on adoptables, texture packs, brushes, and more
- Multiple tiers of rewards starting at $1 and one-time tips
- Exclusive content that will not be posted publicly anywhere
- See higher resolution images at 40% of the full resolution along with close up, detail shots
- Payments are processed every 30 days from the date you subscribe, not the first of every month
Post-Anthrocon Art Show Flash Sale ~ ORIGINALS FOR SALE!!!
Posted 6 years agoAC is over and I'm sad it was so short, but I had a wonderful time and am so glad to have met new faces, seen familiar ones, and make new memories!
Of the 40 pieces I put into the art show, 12 of them sold! So I ended up bringing a lot of originals home with me. With that said, I made a big thread on twitter that has each piece listed with sizing, price, and medium - all for sale. If you see something that you're interested in you can email me or tweet at me. My email address is padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com and my twitter handle is padmabhujaga
Flash Sale Link - https://twitter.com/padmabhujaga/st.....58665080115203
Of the 40 pieces I put into the art show, 12 of them sold! So I ended up bringing a lot of originals home with me. With that said, I made a big thread on twitter that has each piece listed with sizing, price, and medium - all for sale. If you see something that you're interested in you can email me or tweet at me. My email address is padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com and my twitter handle is padmabhujaga
Flash Sale Link - https://twitter.com/padmabhujaga/st.....58665080115203
Anthrocon 2019 - See you there!
Posted 6 years agoIts that time of year again!
Anthrocon is on the horizon and I'll be in attendance in the Dealer's Den at table J19 as well as having panels in both the General and Mature Artshows! I will have dozens of original pieces at my table for sale as well, along with new prints, stickers, and grab bags, so come say hi~
Anthrocon is on the horizon and I'll be in attendance in the Dealer's Den at table J19 as well as having panels in both the General and Mature Artshows! I will have dozens of original pieces at my table for sale as well, along with new prints, stickers, and grab bags, so come say hi~
Important Announcement
Posted 6 years agoThank you all so much for your patience and support over the years, especially while I work on commissions and adult life. I would not be where I am without you. <3
Recently, I've been trying to decide how to move forward in regards to freelance work and after a lengthy discussion with several peers, I've decided that I will be going on an indefinite hiatus from freelance work.
My current working situation, mental health, and physical health have made it incredibly difficult to meet the needs and expectations of the clientele. While this will, and is, causing a hit to me financially, I can no longer strain my health with the stress of trying to use art as a viable source of income while working 20 to 40 hrs at my regular job.
During these last few years of doing so I have turned art into something that isn't enjoyable and there is no personal escape or time to reconnect with it properly. My creative drive has been burning out for some time because I have not been able to focus on the direction I really want to follow along with my physical health being poor. Money will always be a source of stress, but if I can at least rekindle a love of what I do for no one but myself, that's a drastic improvement.
With that said, I may offer a slot here or there in the future, maybe YCH or a sketch - but it will be on my terms when I'm ready.
For those of you that still want to support me in some way even though I am on hiatus from commissions, there are options! I've updated my Etsy store with my best selling prints and have both Society6 and Redbubble store fronts. I also attend two conventions a year for those that go. Dates for conventions are listed in my profile!
☕ Ko-fi ☕
🌙 Etsy 🌙
🌟 Society6 🌟
🌿 Redbubble 🌿
⚡ RageOn ⚡
🌊 InPrnt 🌊
All of my current clients have been contacted and while I finish working through my queue I thank you all again for your extraordinary patience, support, understanding, and love. This is a very hard thing for me to do and knowing that I have support makes the step a bit easier.
All the best and all my thanks,
Simha
Recently, I've been trying to decide how to move forward in regards to freelance work and after a lengthy discussion with several peers, I've decided that I will be going on an indefinite hiatus from freelance work.
My current working situation, mental health, and physical health have made it incredibly difficult to meet the needs and expectations of the clientele. While this will, and is, causing a hit to me financially, I can no longer strain my health with the stress of trying to use art as a viable source of income while working 20 to 40 hrs at my regular job.
During these last few years of doing so I have turned art into something that isn't enjoyable and there is no personal escape or time to reconnect with it properly. My creative drive has been burning out for some time because I have not been able to focus on the direction I really want to follow along with my physical health being poor. Money will always be a source of stress, but if I can at least rekindle a love of what I do for no one but myself, that's a drastic improvement.
With that said, I may offer a slot here or there in the future, maybe YCH or a sketch - but it will be on my terms when I'm ready.
For those of you that still want to support me in some way even though I am on hiatus from commissions, there are options! I've updated my Etsy store with my best selling prints and have both Society6 and Redbubble store fronts. I also attend two conventions a year for those that go. Dates for conventions are listed in my profile!
☕ Ko-fi ☕
🌙 Etsy 🌙
🌟 Society6 🌟
🌿 Redbubble 🌿
⚡ RageOn ⚡
🌊 InPrnt 🌊
All of my current clients have been contacted and while I finish working through my queue I thank you all again for your extraordinary patience, support, understanding, and love. This is a very hard thing for me to do and knowing that I have support makes the step a bit easier.
All the best and all my thanks,
Simha
ANNOUNCEMENT - Upcoming Surgery + Commission Queue
Posted 7 years agoHello loves~
Simha here with a bit of news in regards to workflow and art in general.
If any of you have twitter and have been keeping up with me there, you already know I've been in and out of the hospital the past few months due to PCOS and Endo being out of control. I finally found a doctor willing to help and am having a hysterectomy this Wednesday, October 17th. The procedure takes anywhere from two to six weeks healing time, but I've been assured it shouldn't be more than that unless something terrible happens.
With that said, all commissions will be on a temporary hold until I am able to work. I will be sending out email notifications to ALL clients as well as keeping my Trello updated with progress. To view my current queue, please follow the link - https://trello.com/b/3o0DXICD/commission-queue
If you do not see your name on the list and I am doing work for you, PLEASE let me know. The best possible way to reach me will be EMAIL. My email address padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com, please be aware that it may take me several days to respond. Your patience is highly appreciated while I heal and get back to living pain-free.
Thank you all so very much for sticking with me and being understanding. <3
Simha here with a bit of news in regards to workflow and art in general.
If any of you have twitter and have been keeping up with me there, you already know I've been in and out of the hospital the past few months due to PCOS and Endo being out of control. I finally found a doctor willing to help and am having a hysterectomy this Wednesday, October 17th. The procedure takes anywhere from two to six weeks healing time, but I've been assured it shouldn't be more than that unless something terrible happens.
With that said, all commissions will be on a temporary hold until I am able to work. I will be sending out email notifications to ALL clients as well as keeping my Trello updated with progress. To view my current queue, please follow the link - https://trello.com/b/3o0DXICD/commission-queue
If you do not see your name on the list and I am doing work for you, PLEASE let me know. The best possible way to reach me will be EMAIL. My email address padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com, please be aware that it may take me several days to respond. Your patience is highly appreciated while I heal and get back to living pain-free.
Thank you all so very much for sticking with me and being understanding. <3
Ko-Fi Gold + Closing Patreon
Posted 7 years agoLike the title implies, I'm going to be closing down my Patreon!
Granted I haven't used it much and have been unable to keep it updated, Ko-Fi has been much easier for me to manage and use and now allows Subscriber Content! Its much more friendly for my brain and seems to be easier for people to support me on, and at any dollar amount too.
With that said, here's what you can expect from my Ko-Fi Gold as a monthly subscriber:
+ First chance to buy originals and adoptables!
+ Commissions, YCH, and Freebies!
+ Previews of personal projects!
+ Slice of Life Posts!
+ First look at merch and other goodies and Pre-orders!
If you're interested in supporting me on Ko-fi as a monthly subscriber or just randomly when you can, here's the link - https://ko-fi.com/A530ZXM
Any and ALL support is appreciated and never expected, I'm grateful for all the love the community has shown me over the years and I hope I can keep sharing my work with you. <333
Granted I haven't used it much and have been unable to keep it updated, Ko-Fi has been much easier for me to manage and use and now allows Subscriber Content! Its much more friendly for my brain and seems to be easier for people to support me on, and at any dollar amount too.
With that said, here's what you can expect from my Ko-Fi Gold as a monthly subscriber:
+ First chance to buy originals and adoptables!
+ Commissions, YCH, and Freebies!
+ Previews of personal projects!
+ Slice of Life Posts!
+ First look at merch and other goodies and Pre-orders!
If you're interested in supporting me on Ko-fi as a monthly subscriber or just randomly when you can, here's the link - https://ko-fi.com/A530ZXM
Any and ALL support is appreciated and never expected, I'm grateful for all the love the community has shown me over the years and I hope I can keep sharing my work with you. <333
$45 Artistic Liberty Sketchpage Commissions ~ 4 SLOTS OPEN
Posted 7 years agoFor the first time ever I'm offering sketch page commissions!
These are single character (FERAL ONLY, for now due to time constraints) graphite pieces completed on 8.5 x 11 white card stock. All sketch pages are $45 USD, there is a limit of ONE per client. I am offering 4 slots to start and if it goes well I'll offer more slots per round!
Sketch pages consist of three to four head shots, two full body poses, and a close up of one of the character's features (eyes, mouth, etc.). Because these are artistic liberty these poses and expressions will vary from client to client and flow differently for each character.
Example - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/28076676/
Pieces will not be started until payment has been received, be sure to provide your preferred email address for invoicing and file delivery. Upon completion the high resolution, unwatermarked scan file will be sent to the client. These pieces may also be shipped, please provide your full name and address in the required field. Shipping rates are $5 for Domestic and $7 for International.
If you are interested, filling out this form ensures that you have a better and faster chance at claiming a slot! Please be thorough filling out your information and I'll get back to you ASAP~!
Order Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14p7htARXCYpA-D9q2DChfTxGR9ghLWSn7mrwB2GJ7Do/viewform?edit_requested=true
If you have questions outside of the general information above, please feel free to email me at padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com
These are single character (FERAL ONLY, for now due to time constraints) graphite pieces completed on 8.5 x 11 white card stock. All sketch pages are $45 USD, there is a limit of ONE per client. I am offering 4 slots to start and if it goes well I'll offer more slots per round!
Sketch pages consist of three to four head shots, two full body poses, and a close up of one of the character's features (eyes, mouth, etc.). Because these are artistic liberty these poses and expressions will vary from client to client and flow differently for each character.
Example - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/28076676/
Pieces will not be started until payment has been received, be sure to provide your preferred email address for invoicing and file delivery. Upon completion the high resolution, unwatermarked scan file will be sent to the client. These pieces may also be shipped, please provide your full name and address in the required field. Shipping rates are $5 for Domestic and $7 for International.
If you are interested, filling out this form ensures that you have a better and faster chance at claiming a slot! Please be thorough filling out your information and I'll get back to you ASAP~!
Order Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14p7htARXCYpA-D9q2DChfTxGR9ghLWSn7mrwB2GJ7Do/viewform?edit_requested=true
If you have questions outside of the general information above, please feel free to email me at padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com
AnthrOhio Meme! - How to find me!
Posted 8 years agoWhere are you staying?
I'm local, so at my own place :D
Who are you staying with?
See above!
Day of arrival/Departure?
*points up*
Transportation?
A car!
Who will you hang with during the convention?
I'll be at my DD table most of the weekend, but feel free to come say hi! Outside of that, I'll be in attendance with my spouse and our friend.
How can I find you?
I'm at table 6a in the Dealer's Den, just look for the banner that says Padma Bhujaga~
As for me, I'm big, brown, and generally a large object that you can't miss lol!
I've got natural wavy hair with some grey, glasses, a septum piercing, shaved sides of my head, and pink knitted lion plush.
Are you cliquey?
Nope! Feel free to say hi!
Will you be suiting?
Nope! I might wear a tail or horns, but no suiting.
What’s your gender?
Trans*Genderfluid! My pronouns are they/them or he/him, please~
Are you taken? Are you looking for a mate?
Happily married and not interested.
How tall are you?
5' 6"
Can I talk to you?
Sure! I'm pretty easy to talk I think :D
Can I touch you?
Unless I know you, please don't unless I initiate contact.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
See above!
Can I visit your room?
Nope
Are you nice?
I think so! Just don't do anything that would make me be the opposite of that.
Will you draw/do badges/do trades?
I will take a few sketch commissions at the con! I, unfortunately, don't offer badges right now but I might in the future. Trades are a maybe!
Are you going to any panels/shows/dances/competitions?
It depends on if I'm tired or not terribly busy after close of the DD.
Can I give you stuff?
I'd prefer if you didn't, only for the reason of not wanting to feel like "I owe you" @ . @
Do you smoke/do drugs/drink/vape?
Nah fam. I drink but I won't be partaking of any alcohol at the con! I don't smoke or do any drugs either.
Can I buy you a drink?
No thank you!
Will you be going to parties?
Nope.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Usually a wave or shout might work! Don't feel slighted if I don't respond, I may not hear/see you!
What/where will you be eating?
At home most likely!
Can I come with you for food/fun?
Nope.
Can I take your picture?
Unless we're friends, noooo.
What’s your goal this year?
Its my first ever furry convention, so I'm hoping to make some sales and meet new artists and people! I'll try not to be awkward as hell lol
I'm local, so at my own place :D
Who are you staying with?
See above!
Day of arrival/Departure?
*points up*
Transportation?
A car!
Who will you hang with during the convention?
I'll be at my DD table most of the weekend, but feel free to come say hi! Outside of that, I'll be in attendance with my spouse and our friend.
How can I find you?
I'm at table 6a in the Dealer's Den, just look for the banner that says Padma Bhujaga~
As for me, I'm big, brown, and generally a large object that you can't miss lol!
I've got natural wavy hair with some grey, glasses, a septum piercing, shaved sides of my head, and pink knitted lion plush.
Are you cliquey?
Nope! Feel free to say hi!
Will you be suiting?
Nope! I might wear a tail or horns, but no suiting.
What’s your gender?
Trans*Genderfluid! My pronouns are they/them or he/him, please~
Are you taken? Are you looking for a mate?
Happily married and not interested.
How tall are you?
5' 6"
Can I talk to you?
Sure! I'm pretty easy to talk I think :D
Can I touch you?
Unless I know you, please don't unless I initiate contact.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
See above!
Can I visit your room?
Nope
Are you nice?
I think so! Just don't do anything that would make me be the opposite of that.
Will you draw/do badges/do trades?
I will take a few sketch commissions at the con! I, unfortunately, don't offer badges right now but I might in the future. Trades are a maybe!
Are you going to any panels/shows/dances/competitions?
It depends on if I'm tired or not terribly busy after close of the DD.
Can I give you stuff?
I'd prefer if you didn't, only for the reason of not wanting to feel like "I owe you" @ . @
Do you smoke/do drugs/drink/vape?
Nah fam. I drink but I won't be partaking of any alcohol at the con! I don't smoke or do any drugs either.
Can I buy you a drink?
No thank you!
Will you be going to parties?
Nope.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Usually a wave or shout might work! Don't feel slighted if I don't respond, I may not hear/see you!
What/where will you be eating?
At home most likely!
Can I come with you for food/fun?
Nope.
Can I take your picture?
Unless we're friends, noooo.
What’s your goal this year?
Its my first ever furry convention, so I'm hoping to make some sales and meet new artists and people! I'll try not to be awkward as hell lol
What happened to you, Simha?
Posted 8 years agoSimha, why on Earth haven't you been updating???
Well, there's a bit of a story there that boils down to the general bare bones - My life is actually kinda busy!
My online galleries across the board (Furaffinity, Tumblr, etc.) have all taken a hard dive of inactivity, save for the occasional post every month or so. The reason for that being mainly my job. While I love doing art for a living and freelancing was providing a good chunk of my income, when commissions slowed down, I had no choice but to get a job. That was over a year and a half ago!
Time certainly flies! But as of late, my schedule at work has become irregular. I'm supposed to work from 7am to 3pm but Monday through Friday, but its become so sporadic and requires a lot of commuting. Most days, I'm too exhausted to even consider drawing, and sadly, I draw far less than I used to...
When I am able to draw or do art its usually on weekends, but even then my time is incredibly limited. I know, I know, "Why don't you just manage your time better?" Truthfully, despite giving myself a to-do list and deadlines, a great deal of my time is eaten up by the things I'm unable to complete during the time I work at my other job. Calling doctors, scheduling appointments, cooking, cleaning - you get the idea. There aren't enough hours in the day and I desperately am looking for a more consistent job that allows me to have dedicated time off in which I can do art. I would like to move back to doing art souly for income within the next year or two, its a bit of an uphill battle.
"But Simha! We don't hear from you? Do you even check your messages/notifications at all??? ARE WE EVEN FRIENDS?!?!" I know I can be distant at times and haven't been keeping up with all of you that I consider friends and peers, for that I apologize. More often than not I've been having trouble holding conversations or keeping up. Its a little overwhelming and with my lack of anxiety medication, I tend to just stall out very quickly. My hope (and admission) is to return to therapy sometime this month or next, and resume my prescription. I've not been able to afford either of those things and because of this my socialization has a LOT of ups and downs.
Mostly I try to communicate through twitter (I do post art there more often than not!) and keep an upbeat and positive air but I have been posting more openly about my moods, life, etc. (and politics). Twitter has been a really great platform for me to also expand my audience as well as seeing art from artists I'd never find otherwise. I retweet a LOT of really cool stuff from said artists, so if you're looking to find new artists just breeze through my retweets!
"So you're not gonna give up art..?" HECK NO! My spouse and I have been discussing a lot when it comes to my ideas and goals of/for my art and what I'd like for our future.
There's definitely a fire in me to aim for that dream!
But the first step is getting and making time to get the plans going. With that said, I sincerely want to thank each and every one of you for your continued support and patience! I love you guys and wouldn't have made it this far without any of you~
If you'd like to follow me on other platforms, please check out the links in the header of my journal! <3
Well, there's a bit of a story there that boils down to the general bare bones - My life is actually kinda busy!
My online galleries across the board (Furaffinity, Tumblr, etc.) have all taken a hard dive of inactivity, save for the occasional post every month or so. The reason for that being mainly my job. While I love doing art for a living and freelancing was providing a good chunk of my income, when commissions slowed down, I had no choice but to get a job. That was over a year and a half ago!
Time certainly flies! But as of late, my schedule at work has become irregular. I'm supposed to work from 7am to 3pm but Monday through Friday, but its become so sporadic and requires a lot of commuting. Most days, I'm too exhausted to even consider drawing, and sadly, I draw far less than I used to...
When I am able to draw or do art its usually on weekends, but even then my time is incredibly limited. I know, I know, "Why don't you just manage your time better?" Truthfully, despite giving myself a to-do list and deadlines, a great deal of my time is eaten up by the things I'm unable to complete during the time I work at my other job. Calling doctors, scheduling appointments, cooking, cleaning - you get the idea. There aren't enough hours in the day and I desperately am looking for a more consistent job that allows me to have dedicated time off in which I can do art. I would like to move back to doing art souly for income within the next year or two, its a bit of an uphill battle.
"But Simha! We don't hear from you? Do you even check your messages/notifications at all??? ARE WE EVEN FRIENDS?!?!" I know I can be distant at times and haven't been keeping up with all of you that I consider friends and peers, for that I apologize. More often than not I've been having trouble holding conversations or keeping up. Its a little overwhelming and with my lack of anxiety medication, I tend to just stall out very quickly. My hope (and admission) is to return to therapy sometime this month or next, and resume my prescription. I've not been able to afford either of those things and because of this my socialization has a LOT of ups and downs.
Mostly I try to communicate through twitter (I do post art there more often than not!) and keep an upbeat and positive air but I have been posting more openly about my moods, life, etc. (and politics). Twitter has been a really great platform for me to also expand my audience as well as seeing art from artists I'd never find otherwise. I retweet a LOT of really cool stuff from said artists, so if you're looking to find new artists just breeze through my retweets!
"So you're not gonna give up art..?" HECK NO! My spouse and I have been discussing a lot when it comes to my ideas and goals of/for my art and what I'd like for our future.
There's definitely a fire in me to aim for that dream!
But the first step is getting and making time to get the plans going. With that said, I sincerely want to thank each and every one of you for your continued support and patience! I love you guys and wouldn't have made it this far without any of you~
If you'd like to follow me on other platforms, please check out the links in the header of my journal! <3
Emergency Commissions - Please read!
Posted 9 years agoYesterday morning, my boy kitty, Daryl, had to be rushed to the vet's office due to a blockage in his bladder and being in severe pain. He was given immediate treatment and was able to return home last night with medication and after care instructions.
The initial visit, medications, and the follow up cost a good chunk and most of my paycheck has gone to his care. Presently, he has returned to the vet today for a quick check and Monday he'll be going for another follow up and more medication if needed. I want to do all I can to make sure he stays in good health, so I am taking on a few emergency commissions to help cover any additional costs to his medical bill!
With it being the start of Inktober, all emergency pieces will be completed in traditional media ink done in my Art Nouveau style. The regular pricing for this type of commission is $100 but due to the need of funds for Daryl, I'm discounting the price to $60. The turnaround time for these will be at the most 2 DAYS. If it will take me longer, I will let you know via email.
These pieces will be busts only (shoulders or waist up) and if you are interested in having the piece completed in color at a different time, I will be offering a discount for that. Please be aware the discount ONLY APPLIES to Art Nouveau Inktober pieces commissioned during this time.
Example - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CttQqWFWYAAD_Fd.jpg
If you're interested, please send me an email at padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com with the subject of Emergency Ink and I'll get back with you ASAP.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this! If you can't help out monetarily, please consider signal boosting!
- Simha
The initial visit, medications, and the follow up cost a good chunk and most of my paycheck has gone to his care. Presently, he has returned to the vet today for a quick check and Monday he'll be going for another follow up and more medication if needed. I want to do all I can to make sure he stays in good health, so I am taking on a few emergency commissions to help cover any additional costs to his medical bill!
With it being the start of Inktober, all emergency pieces will be completed in traditional media ink done in my Art Nouveau style. The regular pricing for this type of commission is $100 but due to the need of funds for Daryl, I'm discounting the price to $60. The turnaround time for these will be at the most 2 DAYS. If it will take me longer, I will let you know via email.
These pieces will be busts only (shoulders or waist up) and if you are interested in having the piece completed in color at a different time, I will be offering a discount for that. Please be aware the discount ONLY APPLIES to Art Nouveau Inktober pieces commissioned during this time.
Example - https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CttQqWFWYAAD_Fd.jpg
If you're interested, please send me an email at padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com with the subject of Emergency Ink and I'll get back with you ASAP.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this! If you can't help out monetarily, please consider signal boosting!
- Simha
C Y B E R M O N D A Y ~ Up to 20% OFF on Prints and more!
Posted 10 years agoDOOT DOOT!!! Announcement Horn!
Cyber Monday is upon us, hopefully everyone had a good dinner and survived the crowds!
With shopping at a high pitch fever, my wife and I have Etsy and Storenvy shops that we will be running a coupon code that is good until December 21st for 15% off your total purchase! This gives you the chance to grab one of the many prints, stickers, buttons, and other goodies we have listed just in time for seasonal gifting. New items and seasonal stock have been posted so take a gander~!
In conjuction with the Etsy coupon code, both my personal Redbubble and Society - as well as our mutual RB and S6, have Cyber Monday specials! Redbubble is offering 20% OFF EVERYTHING using the code 'CM20' until Midnight PT time. Society6 is offering 20% OFF EVERYTHING as well, no coupon code needed as the items are automatically discounted.
If you'd like to get framed prints, canvas prints, or just something snazzy, please check out the links below!
Etsy - Padma Bhujaga (Code: BAILASERA15) | | Eriosoleo Herbarista (Code: LEOSPIRITUM15)
Storenvy - Eriosoleo Herbarista (Code: LEOSPIRITUS15)
RedBubble - Padma Bhujaga || Eriosoleo Herbarista
Society6 - Padma Bhujaga || Eriosoleo Herbarista
For all orders IN THE USA the deadline to have your order shipped by Christmas you'll need to place your order by or before December 20th! This will give us the time to pack up everything carefully and make sure its destined for safe travel.
For all orders OUTSIDE OF THE US the date vary, so please take a look at this handy chart from USPS to see what your dates are - https://about.usps.com/news/nationa.....5/pr15_054.htm
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
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Happy Shopping~!
- Simha
Cyber Monday is upon us, hopefully everyone had a good dinner and survived the crowds!
With shopping at a high pitch fever, my wife and I have Etsy and Storenvy shops that we will be running a coupon code that is good until December 21st for 15% off your total purchase! This gives you the chance to grab one of the many prints, stickers, buttons, and other goodies we have listed just in time for seasonal gifting. New items and seasonal stock have been posted so take a gander~!
In conjuction with the Etsy coupon code, both my personal Redbubble and Society - as well as our mutual RB and S6, have Cyber Monday specials! Redbubble is offering 20% OFF EVERYTHING using the code 'CM20' until Midnight PT time. Society6 is offering 20% OFF EVERYTHING as well, no coupon code needed as the items are automatically discounted.
If you'd like to get framed prints, canvas prints, or just something snazzy, please check out the links below!
Etsy - Padma Bhujaga (Code: BAILASERA15) | | Eriosoleo Herbarista (Code: LEOSPIRITUM15)
Storenvy - Eriosoleo Herbarista (Code: LEOSPIRITUS15)
RedBubble - Padma Bhujaga || Eriosoleo Herbarista
Society6 - Padma Bhujaga || Eriosoleo Herbarista
For all orders IN THE USA the deadline to have your order shipped by Christmas you'll need to place your order by or before December 20th! This will give us the time to pack up everything carefully and make sure its destined for safe travel.
For all orders OUTSIDE OF THE US the date vary, so please take a look at this handy chart from USPS to see what your dates are - https://about.usps.com/news/nationa.....5/pr15_054.htm
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
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Happy Shopping~!
- Simha
Commissions, Conventions, and Coming Attractions~!
Posted 10 years agoHello everyone!
Its been a long while since I've made a written update and there's lots of news I want to share!
Life, Art & Mayhem
First and foremost, thank you all so much for your support, favs, views, and your being there. Art has become my primary source of income and while its been incredibly tight I wouldn't trade it for anything. That said, I am still seeking more part time hours and hope by the New Year I won't have to any longer.
At present I have two commissions in progress, both of which are larger and more detailed illustrations so I am not able to open for bigger projects. Yet. That means that once my queue is officially cleared I will be open for all types of work! If you'd like to be alerted when I open please give me a follow on Twitter or Instagram, my username is Padmabhujaga on both. I will be running specials and new types of commissions in the next few months so definitely keep an eye out.
With these new types being released, I will also be announcing projects and future conventions and shows I'll be attending. I'm slotted for AC 2016 and am a ball of nerves over it! I just need to pay for my table before its all official. Much of my funding for these endeavors will be via my Patreon and Kickstarter! I've updated my Patreon with new settings and rewards - if you're interested please take a look! - https://www.patreon.com/padmabhujaga
If you are a current patron or new patron you only pay when I update! So if I don't update you won't be charged unnecessarily for inactivity. Many thanks to my friends who helped me figure that out lol!
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Holiday Sales & Shipping
In other news, we are all aware of the rapidly approaching holiday season which means shop til you drop. Or if you're like myself, shop on Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday! With myself and wife being freelancers and small business owners - we are participating in BOTH. What does that mean? Well let me tell you!
Starting TODAY on our Etsy and Storenvy shops we will be running a coupon that is good until December 21st for 15% off your total purchase! This gives you the chance to grab one of the many prints, stickers, buttons, and other goodies we have listed just in time for seasonal gifting. We have started the first wave of new merch releases and will continue to over the next several days, so please check out the links below to keep updated.
Etsy - Padma Bhujaga | | Eriosoleo Herbarista
Storenvy - Eriosoleo Herbarista
RedBubble - Padma Bhujaga || Eriosoleo Herbarista
Society6 - Padma Bhujaga || Eriosoleo Herbarista
For all orders IN THE USA the deadline to have your order shipped by Christmas you'll need to place your order by or before December 20th! This will give us the time to pack up everything carefully and make sure its destined for safe travel.
For all orders OUTSIDE OF THE US the date vary, so please take a look at this handy chart from USPS to see what your dates are - https://about.usps.com/news/nationa.....5/pr15_054.htm
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
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Whew! With all that out of the way, I'll go ahead and wrap up this update! Thanks so much for reading all that and your continued support. Love you guys~!
- Simha
Its been a long while since I've made a written update and there's lots of news I want to share!
Life, Art & Mayhem
First and foremost, thank you all so much for your support, favs, views, and your being there. Art has become my primary source of income and while its been incredibly tight I wouldn't trade it for anything. That said, I am still seeking more part time hours and hope by the New Year I won't have to any longer.
At present I have two commissions in progress, both of which are larger and more detailed illustrations so I am not able to open for bigger projects. Yet. That means that once my queue is officially cleared I will be open for all types of work! If you'd like to be alerted when I open please give me a follow on Twitter or Instagram, my username is Padmabhujaga on both. I will be running specials and new types of commissions in the next few months so definitely keep an eye out.
With these new types being released, I will also be announcing projects and future conventions and shows I'll be attending. I'm slotted for AC 2016 and am a ball of nerves over it! I just need to pay for my table before its all official. Much of my funding for these endeavors will be via my Patreon and Kickstarter! I've updated my Patreon with new settings and rewards - if you're interested please take a look! - https://www.patreon.com/padmabhujaga
If you are a current patron or new patron you only pay when I update! So if I don't update you won't be charged unnecessarily for inactivity. Many thanks to my friends who helped me figure that out lol!
__________________
Holiday Sales & Shipping
In other news, we are all aware of the rapidly approaching holiday season which means shop til you drop. Or if you're like myself, shop on Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday! With myself and wife being freelancers and small business owners - we are participating in BOTH. What does that mean? Well let me tell you!
Starting TODAY on our Etsy and Storenvy shops we will be running a coupon that is good until December 21st for 15% off your total purchase! This gives you the chance to grab one of the many prints, stickers, buttons, and other goodies we have listed just in time for seasonal gifting. We have started the first wave of new merch releases and will continue to over the next several days, so please check out the links below to keep updated.
Etsy - Padma Bhujaga | | Eriosoleo Herbarista
Storenvy - Eriosoleo Herbarista
RedBubble - Padma Bhujaga || Eriosoleo Herbarista
Society6 - Padma Bhujaga || Eriosoleo Herbarista
For all orders IN THE USA the deadline to have your order shipped by Christmas you'll need to place your order by or before December 20th! This will give us the time to pack up everything carefully and make sure its destined for safe travel.
For all orders OUTSIDE OF THE US the date vary, so please take a look at this handy chart from USPS to see what your dates are - https://about.usps.com/news/nationa.....5/pr15_054.htm
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
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Whew! With all that out of the way, I'll go ahead and wrap up this update! Thanks so much for reading all that and your continued support. Love you guys~!
- Simha
$20 Lingerie Pin-up Commissions ~ 1 SLOT OPEN
Posted 10 years agoI am offering four slots here on FA for $20 on SPECIAL Lingerie Pin-up Commissions!
This particular type of commission is a bust (thighs up) of your character in something frilly, something naughty, or just down right sexy. These pieces are created with a limited palette that compliements the outfit of choice that you pick for your commission! The sale pricing for these is $20 USD for a single character (One Character ONLY). Check out the examples below~
Examples
Devon (Lace cage-back panties)
Guion (Frilly panties)
Lelio (Bodice, garter, and stockings)
Guion v2 (PVC panties)
I can do any species and gender or anything you might have, so its no problem at all.
In order to get one of these slots EMAIL ME if you send me a note via FA I WILL NOT read it. The note system here is not easy to keep track of and email is much faster and more efficient. Again, EMAIL ME if you are interested. My email address is padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com.
In the email please fill out this short form so I have all the information I need so your commission can be completed quickly! Link to Order Form is here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/.....it?usp=sharing
Once you've filled out this form, email it to me and I will get back with you asap. :D I will accept payment before I begin work and do commissions in the order they are accepted. The usual turnaround time for these is about a week so please be patient! If it is going to take me longer I will contact you personally, no worries!
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Claimed Slots
1.MoodyFerret
2.Izisio
3.Battleferrets
This particular type of commission is a bust (thighs up) of your character in something frilly, something naughty, or just down right sexy. These pieces are created with a limited palette that compliements the outfit of choice that you pick for your commission! The sale pricing for these is $20 USD for a single character (One Character ONLY). Check out the examples below~
Examples
Devon (Lace cage-back panties)
Guion (Frilly panties)
Lelio (Bodice, garter, and stockings)
Guion v2 (PVC panties)
I can do any species and gender or anything you might have, so its no problem at all.
In order to get one of these slots EMAIL ME if you send me a note via FA I WILL NOT read it. The note system here is not easy to keep track of and email is much faster and more efficient. Again, EMAIL ME if you are interested. My email address is padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com.
In the email please fill out this short form so I have all the information I need so your commission can be completed quickly! Link to Order Form is here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/.....it?usp=sharing
Once you've filled out this form, email it to me and I will get back with you asap. :D I will accept payment before I begin work and do commissions in the order they are accepted. The usual turnaround time for these is about a week so please be patient! If it is going to take me longer I will contact you personally, no worries!
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Claimed Slots
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LESS THAN AN HOUR LEFT ~ Tibetan Mastiff Deity FLASH AUCTION
Posted 10 years agoHey lovelies!
I know I posted this super super late (and will probably repost for a better chance) but I've got a Flash Auction for a design going on here - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17514837/
I'd like to do more Flash Auctions in the future! Feel free to comment with creatures or designs you'd be interested in~
I know I posted this super super late (and will probably repost for a better chance) but I've got a Flash Auction for a design going on here - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17514837/
I'd like to do more Flash Auctions in the future! Feel free to comment with creatures or designs you'd be interested in~
Jammie Jam! Convention [Jun 5 - 7 2015]
Posted 10 years agoHey there everybody! :D
So this weekend is Jammie Jam! JJ is a home-con run by
thornwolf and this year I thought I'd participate to see if its something I'd like to do every year. :D
Starting tomorrow I will be running specials on sketches as well as having a 15% off sale on my Etsy store! There are also a few surprises that will be announced each day of the con. My hope is to also stream during Saturday afternoon/ evening so please keep an eye out on twitter for when I go live (gods willing I can figure it out lol)!
SO EXCITED!
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-Simha
So this weekend is Jammie Jam! JJ is a home-con run by
thornwolf and this year I thought I'd participate to see if its something I'd like to do every year. :DStarting tomorrow I will be running specials on sketches as well as having a 15% off sale on my Etsy store! There are also a few surprises that will be announced each day of the con. My hope is to also stream during Saturday afternoon/ evening so please keep an eye out on twitter for when I go live (gods willing I can figure it out lol)!
SO EXCITED!
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-Simha
Open for Commissions + Adoptables!
Posted 10 years agoHello loves!
I've officially posted my updated rates for commissions along with the ToS and order forms! If you've ever been interested in a commission from me now is the time to get your slot.
As of current I'm halfway done with testing to get my bartending license (I passed the TIPs test already) and once I'm done later this week, I'll be looking for part time work as a bar tender and doing art for the other portion of my income. Eventually I will be offering my bar tending skills for hire for local parties and such!
If you're interested in my prices for art, please see here - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16144719/
Along with commissions I have some adoptables up for sale that could use a new home! I would like to sell the remaining ones before making new batches to sell. If you're interested there are currently two different types of Inugami, a dragon from my headworld, and a few more!
Shiba Inu Inugami
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/15784653/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/15854427/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/15861990/
Tibetan Mastiff
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/15818337/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16126455/
Kitsune
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/10548485/
Fu Dogs and Furins
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/10761380/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/13190366/
I also offer customs of adoptables! If you're interested in a custom or a commission please feel free to email me at padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com.
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-Simha
I've officially posted my updated rates for commissions along with the ToS and order forms! If you've ever been interested in a commission from me now is the time to get your slot.
As of current I'm halfway done with testing to get my bartending license (I passed the TIPs test already) and once I'm done later this week, I'll be looking for part time work as a bar tender and doing art for the other portion of my income. Eventually I will be offering my bar tending skills for hire for local parties and such!
If you're interested in my prices for art, please see here - https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16144719/
Along with commissions I have some adoptables up for sale that could use a new home! I would like to sell the remaining ones before making new batches to sell. If you're interested there are currently two different types of Inugami, a dragon from my headworld, and a few more!
Shiba Inu Inugami
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/15784653/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/15854427/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/15861990/
Tibetan Mastiff
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/15818337/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/16126455/
Kitsune
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/10548485/
Fu Dogs and Furins
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/10761380/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/13190366/
I also offer customs of adoptables! If you're interested in a custom or a commission please feel free to email me at padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com.
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-Simha
Patricia Buckson Homegoing GoFundMe
Posted 10 years agoLoss is something we've all known and felt, and its never easy to experience. Recently, a friend lost her mother and the family could use the comfort and help of others during this difficult time. Sophie and her siblings are doing their best to coordinate and plan the service for March 14th, 2015 with limited finances.
The expenses of burial are staggering and we hope that generous hearts out there will offer a donation of any denomination to help. If you are interested in giving a hand, please visit the family's GoFundMe - http://www.gofundme.com/ocb4zs
The expenses of burial are staggering and we hope that generous hearts out there will offer a donation of any denomination to help. If you are interested in giving a hand, please visit the family's GoFundMe - http://www.gofundme.com/ocb4zs
Just a minute of your time
Posted 10 years agoYesterday, Friday 13th, 2015, I placed my notice of two weeks termination to my current place of employment. While I can’t discuss my reason, I can say that I have been unhappy with the job and also needed something with more income.
While I’m currently seeking part time employment, the end goal, is to never have to work for anyone but myself in the very near future. With that being said, I am opening my doors again in hopes that my supporters near and far can lend me an ear.
Money is tight for everyone, things aren’t the best for most these days, and as an artist the struggle is very real. I would not be here if it were not for the amazing people that have purchased prints, commissions, buttons, and the like from my shops over the years. While I am leaving the realm of retail, I want to extend a message in hopes that perhaps the amazing community of artists online can lend a voice.
I am asking this – “Can anyone can spread this post?” That’s it.
I am not asking you to buy from me, I am not begging for donations, not for sympathy, or otherwise. In my heart of hearts, I sincerely just want to say, “Hey, I’m an artist and its time to make a living doing the thing I love.”
For those that pass it along, thank you from the bottom of my heart, after today I never ever want to be in the place that I was. But today I felt true pride in myself for standing up and saying that I am /worth/ something. That I am more valuable than my manual labor skills. I am a person with hopes and dreams and goals – I am a person that deserves to be happy and to work toward the things I want to accomplish.
Art is more important to me than words could ever explain. And for the past year, I’ve felt less and less like an artist – being crushed under the anxiety, stress, and demands of a job that could care less about my feelings. I refuse to give up the one thing I’m good at to serve as a pack mule to the masses.
I am worth something to myself, worth more to myself than I saw before.
So it is here, today, that I am standing. I am asking for my friends, family, supporters, anybody that’s reading – to simply repost or reblog this message. I hope that in doing so, that even just one person can help me continue on this road.
For those of you that want to help monetarily (and bless you, by the gods, bless you for it), there are a few options that carry a reward.
I have re-enabled my Patreon again and would love to hear from supporters what kinds of things you’d like as rewards for signing up. Tweet them to me padmabhujaga or email them at padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com, wherever you can let me know – let me know. My Patreon page is located here - https://www.patreon.com/padmabhujaga
Another means of supporting me would be commissions, and all of my information on pricing and examples can be found here along with the Terms of Service - http://padmabhujaga.deviantart.com/.....2015-513834200
The last few options are buying from any of my shops on Etsy, Redbubble, Storenvy, or Society6. For any purchase made through my Etsy or Storenvy (my Storenvy is currently being stocked) shops, I will include a surprise gift as a thank you for the next two months. I will also be enabling a coupon code for referring friends to my shop, which of course, they too will get a bonus and coupon code as well.
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/padmabhujaga
Redbubble - http://www.redbubble.com/people/padmabhujaga
Society6 - http://society6.com/padmabhujaga
My hope from word of mouth from screen to ear, is that I will be able to support myself on my skills and the generous hearts of the people that have followed me to this point.
I leave off with saying to anyone that reads this – Thank You.
Thank you for being the fire, the push, the song that has sung fire into my veins and spurred me forward into a brighter future.
All of my love and all of my thanks,
P. Simhanada “SoulsPoison” Gaither
While I’m currently seeking part time employment, the end goal, is to never have to work for anyone but myself in the very near future. With that being said, I am opening my doors again in hopes that my supporters near and far can lend me an ear.
Money is tight for everyone, things aren’t the best for most these days, and as an artist the struggle is very real. I would not be here if it were not for the amazing people that have purchased prints, commissions, buttons, and the like from my shops over the years. While I am leaving the realm of retail, I want to extend a message in hopes that perhaps the amazing community of artists online can lend a voice.
I am asking this – “Can anyone can spread this post?” That’s it.
I am not asking you to buy from me, I am not begging for donations, not for sympathy, or otherwise. In my heart of hearts, I sincerely just want to say, “Hey, I’m an artist and its time to make a living doing the thing I love.”
For those that pass it along, thank you from the bottom of my heart, after today I never ever want to be in the place that I was. But today I felt true pride in myself for standing up and saying that I am /worth/ something. That I am more valuable than my manual labor skills. I am a person with hopes and dreams and goals – I am a person that deserves to be happy and to work toward the things I want to accomplish.
Art is more important to me than words could ever explain. And for the past year, I’ve felt less and less like an artist – being crushed under the anxiety, stress, and demands of a job that could care less about my feelings. I refuse to give up the one thing I’m good at to serve as a pack mule to the masses.
I am worth something to myself, worth more to myself than I saw before.
So it is here, today, that I am standing. I am asking for my friends, family, supporters, anybody that’s reading – to simply repost or reblog this message. I hope that in doing so, that even just one person can help me continue on this road.
For those of you that want to help monetarily (and bless you, by the gods, bless you for it), there are a few options that carry a reward.
I have re-enabled my Patreon again and would love to hear from supporters what kinds of things you’d like as rewards for signing up. Tweet them to me padmabhujaga or email them at padmabhujagaart[at]gmail[dot]com, wherever you can let me know – let me know. My Patreon page is located here - https://www.patreon.com/padmabhujaga
Another means of supporting me would be commissions, and all of my information on pricing and examples can be found here along with the Terms of Service - http://padmabhujaga.deviantart.com/.....2015-513834200
The last few options are buying from any of my shops on Etsy, Redbubble, Storenvy, or Society6. For any purchase made through my Etsy or Storenvy (my Storenvy is currently being stocked) shops, I will include a surprise gift as a thank you for the next two months. I will also be enabling a coupon code for referring friends to my shop, which of course, they too will get a bonus and coupon code as well.
Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/padmabhujaga
Redbubble - http://www.redbubble.com/people/padmabhujaga
Society6 - http://society6.com/padmabhujaga
My hope from word of mouth from screen to ear, is that I will be able to support myself on my skills and the generous hearts of the people that have followed me to this point.
I leave off with saying to anyone that reads this – Thank You.
Thank you for being the fire, the push, the song that has sung fire into my veins and spurred me forward into a brighter future.
All of my love and all of my thanks,
P. Simhanada “SoulsPoison” Gaither
Friendly Reminders of "Where to Find Me"
Posted 11 years agoHey there lovelies!
While I don't post much anymore (working retail has a way of just obliterating art), I'd like to remind you all that you can find me outside of FA. :D More often than not, I'm lurking about on twitter and instagram posting sketches, wips, and photos of stuff I'm doing or stuff I see.
Please feel free to follow me there if you'd like! Below is a directory of links to find me all over the internet~
Deviantart - http://soulspoison.deviantart.com
Instagram - http://instagram.com/padmabhujaga
Tumblr - http://padmabhujaga.tumblr.com | http://soulspoison.tumblr.com
Website - http://padmabhujaga.com
Store - http://eriosoleoherbarista.storenvy.com (Newly opened!)
While I don't post much anymore (working retail has a way of just obliterating art), I'd like to remind you all that you can find me outside of FA. :D More often than not, I'm lurking about on twitter and instagram posting sketches, wips, and photos of stuff I'm doing or stuff I see.
Please feel free to follow me there if you'd like! Below is a directory of links to find me all over the internet~
Deviantart - http://soulspoison.deviantart.com
Instagram - http://instagram.com/padmabhujaga
Tumblr - http://padmabhujaga.tumblr.com | http://soulspoison.tumblr.com
Website - http://padmabhujaga.com
Store - http://eriosoleoherbarista.storenvy.com (Newly opened!)
RAWColumbus presents ALLURE
Posted 11 years agoThe moment for that leap of faith has come and I’m ready to take the plunge! I’d like to announce my first big show in a while, RAWColumbus presents Allure~
Among the myriad of artists, designers, and creatives at the showcase my work will be featured and also up for sale. For more information on the showcase, please visit - http://www.rawartists.org/columbus/allure/
I have 20 tickets for sale for this event that are $15 each. Even if you cannot attend the event and would just like to purchase a ticket to support me and aid in covering costs I would be eternally grateful!
Hope to see you there! :D
Where: Shadowbox Live, 503 S Front St #260, Columbus, OH
When: August 19, 2014, 7pm - 11pm
Tickets: http://www.rawartists.org/columbus/.....?artist=223597 (I’m Simhanada on the pull down menu)
Among the myriad of artists, designers, and creatives at the showcase my work will be featured and also up for sale. For more information on the showcase, please visit - http://www.rawartists.org/columbus/allure/
I have 20 tickets for sale for this event that are $15 each. Even if you cannot attend the event and would just like to purchase a ticket to support me and aid in covering costs I would be eternally grateful!
Hope to see you there! :D
Where: Shadowbox Live, 503 S Front St #260, Columbus, OH
When: August 19, 2014, 7pm - 11pm
Tickets: http://www.rawartists.org/columbus/.....?artist=223597 (I’m Simhanada on the pull down menu)
