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Posted 11 years ago"The symbol of the sphinx uniquely brings together the sphinx as the guardian of knowledge, the sentinel of the opening of the door to higher knowledge, the power of human nature that is to say the face of human intelligence connected with the body of the lion, the forces of nature that are put in balance with that of the solar system or the greater notion of life in the universe. All three themes are brought together in one. It is the perfect symbol of initiation into life eternal." -James J. Hurtak
Anyone know how much I love my mother?
Posted 13 years agoI just made a journal entry asking about a specific cheap tablet and if anyone had ever used it. Today, I woefully mentioned to my mother that my tablet had broken when she asked me "Why so glum?" Normally, I would have the means to buy myself an okay one at a fairly decent price ($40-$50) but I have been disabled due to a couple herniated discs and haven't been able to work for 6 months (this of course explains the influx in drawings). She asked me how much they were and I told her about the 20 dollar ones and that they were fairly decent. She actually insisted that I find a better one. So for a nice price at $70 she paid all the expenses towards me getting shipped a brand new wacom bamboo tablet and I am just beside myself with excitement.
Most awesome mom ever.
Most awesome mom ever.
Old skin, new self
Posted 13 years agoI changed the way my sphinx fursona looked back in 2007. I completely changed her colors to brown, giving a more natural and plausible look to a mythological creature. As I began to develop her back story, her personality started to alter from mine to someone I would admire. She is sweet, kind, good-natured, accepting of everyone, and overall, innocent.
Now I am a decent person. One you may even like! But I don't see the world through her eyes. Because of that, I am cynical, judgmental, and can be such a crab sometimes - I'm also not as innocent. The biggest thing we do have in common is our cowardice. BUT I am trying to overcome that just as she does. No need to run away from our problems now.
So I went back to my old pelt. Red fur, contrasted highly with white fur, white and black wings, and CRAZY ASS EYES that I love.
Now I am a decent person. One you may even like! But I don't see the world through her eyes. Because of that, I am cynical, judgmental, and can be such a crab sometimes - I'm also not as innocent. The biggest thing we do have in common is our cowardice. BUT I am trying to overcome that just as she does. No need to run away from our problems now.
So I went back to my old pelt. Red fur, contrasted highly with white fur, white and black wings, and CRAZY ASS EYES that I love.
.مرحبا! اسمي زهوة و أنا سفينكس
.أحب صباحBadu's Tail
Posted 14 years agoMy character, Badawia Wahida, actually does have a story. It’s very segmented and it’s mostly general ideas and incomplete storylines. Given that Badu is my alter-ego, it comes off as being Mary-Sueish. I have two visions of Badu. One is exactly like me. She’s cynical, moody, and not so innocent. She is a realist, like me, and one reason that stops me from actually taking time to write this story is that I prefer to write and read text that is non-fiction. The Badu in this story is similar to the “real” one, but she is more innocent and kind-hearted, which makes her a good projection of everyone else. Her entire life is idealized which means she gets the guy in the end - marriage, royalty, the whole deal. That’s not what my life is like and I am satisfied with what I have.
I have actually written the prologue and it’s a bit sexually charged. It’s a more detailed and intimate retelling of the Oedipus’s encounter with the Greek Sphinx. It’s basically the same story: The Sphinx is evil, Oedipus is the hero, he solves her riddle, and she kills herself by hoisting her body off a cliff which is a symbolic image (since she allowed her wings to give way) which I might revisit later.
So if you want to know Badu’s background, here is an outline and some ideas that I have:
This is a world that is technically an unmentioned alternate universe where mythological animals exist and it’s a very off-key retelling of history. A lot of things are altered.
THE Sphinx, Phix, terrorized the city of Thebes which left a bad impression on the Thebans. All sphinxes were seen as dangerous and it was encouraged to kill any and the animal’s skin would be kept as a trophy as it was seen that these animals were difficult to kill. In reality, sphinxes only real defense is to escape a dangerous situation by flying away.
Sphinxes remained elusive and secretive for this reason and were encouraged to never enter any human domain as they may meet their end. Badu’s mother died during childbirth (they’re born in eggs!) but she is communally raised in a clan, her father still able to care for her as well. So you know how the story goes: little Badu unwittingly finds her way into the city. She does this by flying after a pigeon after just learning how to fly and getting used to it and starting to enjoy herself. Of course she meets danger but her father comes to a quick rescue, after he was told by her half-sibling that she was headed towards human civilization. She witnesses his slaying and terrified, she hides in a burlap sack. In a short amount of time, the bag is lifted and is carried a long way. The bag is eventually opened, she meets an Egyptian mercant face-to-face. She becomes very frightened, but shivers in fear rather than taking on a defense demeanor.
The man lifts her out of the bag and she finds that she is on a sea vessel which is making its way to Egypt. He cares for her: feeding and providing water and introduces her to the other passengers and she watches them as they share with her excited and happy expressions, speaking in a language she doesn’t understand. After a while, she starts to feel more comfortable and her fear of being killed starts to wane. The man, whose name is Ini-herit names her Badawia Wahida (actually Arabic words, obviously not spoke at the time) which means “lone nomad.”
They eventually make their way to Giza where she sees an overwhelming amount of wonders. She sees The Great Sphinx for the first time as well as other living sphinxes. They are larger and wingless and are a species of sphinx simply called “desert sphinx” making her a “mountain sphinx.” The Egyptians worship the sphinx god named Horemakhet and He is honored by the grand monument (of the same name) that is now known as The Great Sphinx of Giza (this is factual). In turn, the Egyptians see the sphinxes of the mortal world as sacred however, the humble desert sphinx wants to be integrated in the community rather than placed on a pedestal. The truce is that a single sphinx or multiple find a single companion or a single family. Companions assist their sphinx or sphinxes in a human dominated world. In reciprocity, the sphinxes hunt and protect their companions. One of the major concerns is that humans will be used by sphinxes as servants, or humans may treat the sphinxes as pets. There are many stipulations that are entailed which led to a special mandating from a government official.
The Empyrean Line of the Sphinx was coined when a hierarchy of sphinx royalty emerged set up as a kingdom. The queen, king, or both work with a human government official of Giza appointed by Pharaoh (ruling from Cairo) to mandate the rights of both human and sphinx. On his, her, or their own, the royal(s) will uphold the laws of the sphinx community and regulate their overall place and power in Greater Cairo. Naturally, Badu becomes Ini-herit's companion. Other sphinxes care for her as well so that she doesn't lose sight of her species and learns how to be a good companion. They teach her how to hunt (as best they can as she must hunt in a different way) and assist her with strengthening her bravery.
Badu is special. Because of her wings, the Egyptians believe that she is a living goddess and is a direct offspring of Horemakhet. Because of this point of view, she is crowned as a princess, the next in line to be Queen of The Empyrean Line of the Sphinx. This is when she meets Tau Dakarai (meaning happy lion sort of, I dunno WHATEVER) for the first time. He is a mountain sphinx that is a gift from royals of another country (not sure which it will be) and was actually kidnapped by traders in the alps. Thereafter he was passed and traded until he found his way to be the companion of the human government official of Giza and his family. The gift giver, nor the receiver knew exactly where he came from. He is crowned prince in the same ceremony with Badu, next in line to be king. Still very young, they meet each other for play dates and become close friends, still confused about what their appointed royalty means.
As they age, Dakarai becomes more withdrawn and Badu becomes concerned. He won't share with her or with anyone what is bothering him. She visits him one night, they share a first kiss, and when she returns in the morning, he is gone. He is searched for but remains missing. This makes Badu very sad, but she is consoled by her companion and the other sphinxes. Unfortunately, not too long afterwards, Ini-herit is stricken with an infection and dies. Upset (and oh so dramatic) she leaves Giza as well.
This kind of starts her adventures. She travels different places and meets many different types of animals. I'd like her to meet some other mythological creatures: maybe a dragon, or griffin, or whatever...definitely a purushamriga (Indian Sphinx) and a duplicitous manticore. I'd also like her to cavort with lions, maybe be captured and put on display as one of the elusive mountain sphinxes, and go back to Greece to see if she can find her original clan but there is no sign of them.
Around the end, she travels to the alps wondering if her family had migrated to higher regions. Here, it shows the efficiency of the mountain sphinx's natural adaptation. Her fur grows longer as she travels to colder regions in a swift amount of time. Eventually, she bumps into Dakarai. They are both adorned with long fur and are of course happy to see each other and resume their friendship. He introduces her to his clan telling her they were the reason why he left Giza. He hadn't confided in her or anyone in Egypt that he was kidnapped and told her that he wanted to be reunited with his family and to protect them from maraudering humans. Unfortunately, many of them were missing. Left was his aunt and uncle, their young daughter, and his brother. The ones missing were kidnapped or killed by humans and they say that they still have run-ins with hunters. They also speak a language she doesn't understand so Dakarai has to translate.
Badu realizes that the best place for her and many sphinxes was back in Giza where they were respected. She suggests that they all travel towards Egypt where they will live better lives. Dakarai's uncle insists that they remain here and fight for their territory. It becomes a great conflict between Badu and his uncle, the rest remaining unsure about the suggestion. Meanwhile, Badu and Dakarai become much closer and fall in deep love with each other. Tragically in the end, both his uncle and young cousin are killed at the hands of humans, convincing his aunt and brother to sadly leave their home behind and travel to Giza to avoid their previous danger.
Upon Dakarai and Badu's return, it is a huge celebration. Officials and citizens insist that they renew their place in sphinx royalty still believing they are children of Horemakhet, also believing Dakarai's family are of the same divinity. His family become confused and Badu and Dakarai feel guilty about accepting royalty simply based on their genetic make-up. They try to convince the Gizans that they are only a species of sphinx, which all have wings. In turn, the Gizans claim that the breed itself is begotten of Horemakhet, that they themselves are blessed with their presence rather than the mountain sphinxes feeling blessed for finding refuge there. The Gizan and desert sphinxes encourage Dakarai and Badu to accept their appointation. What finally convinces them is when Dakarai's aunt takes Badu aside and says, "You have saved us from our demise at the hands of mankind and brought us to Giza to show that some humans can be trusted...a place where we are revered. You put great faith in these humans and believe they deserve a chance to give back to the Sphinx and in turn, believe the Sphinx deserve a chance at a life where humans respect their own kind. If anyone has the best interest in the Empyrean Line of the Sphinx, it is you." With that, she and Dakarai decide to oblige and they are given a ceremony where they are reinstated in unison with being wed together and are next in line behind the Queen Sphinx.
The story ends there, but would be followed by a sequel of their dealings within their new governmental power and have two children: first, Shoshan Kalila (beloved lotus) and second, Shoshan Madu (lotus of the people).
I have actually written the prologue and it’s a bit sexually charged. It’s a more detailed and intimate retelling of the Oedipus’s encounter with the Greek Sphinx. It’s basically the same story: The Sphinx is evil, Oedipus is the hero, he solves her riddle, and she kills herself by hoisting her body off a cliff which is a symbolic image (since she allowed her wings to give way) which I might revisit later.
So if you want to know Badu’s background, here is an outline and some ideas that I have:
This is a world that is technically an unmentioned alternate universe where mythological animals exist and it’s a very off-key retelling of history. A lot of things are altered.
THE Sphinx, Phix, terrorized the city of Thebes which left a bad impression on the Thebans. All sphinxes were seen as dangerous and it was encouraged to kill any and the animal’s skin would be kept as a trophy as it was seen that these animals were difficult to kill. In reality, sphinxes only real defense is to escape a dangerous situation by flying away.
Sphinxes remained elusive and secretive for this reason and were encouraged to never enter any human domain as they may meet their end. Badu’s mother died during childbirth (they’re born in eggs!) but she is communally raised in a clan, her father still able to care for her as well. So you know how the story goes: little Badu unwittingly finds her way into the city. She does this by flying after a pigeon after just learning how to fly and getting used to it and starting to enjoy herself. Of course she meets danger but her father comes to a quick rescue, after he was told by her half-sibling that she was headed towards human civilization. She witnesses his slaying and terrified, she hides in a burlap sack. In a short amount of time, the bag is lifted and is carried a long way. The bag is eventually opened, she meets an Egyptian mercant face-to-face. She becomes very frightened, but shivers in fear rather than taking on a defense demeanor.
The man lifts her out of the bag and she finds that she is on a sea vessel which is making its way to Egypt. He cares for her: feeding and providing water and introduces her to the other passengers and she watches them as they share with her excited and happy expressions, speaking in a language she doesn’t understand. After a while, she starts to feel more comfortable and her fear of being killed starts to wane. The man, whose name is Ini-herit names her Badawia Wahida (actually Arabic words, obviously not spoke at the time) which means “lone nomad.”
They eventually make their way to Giza where she sees an overwhelming amount of wonders. She sees The Great Sphinx for the first time as well as other living sphinxes. They are larger and wingless and are a species of sphinx simply called “desert sphinx” making her a “mountain sphinx.” The Egyptians worship the sphinx god named Horemakhet and He is honored by the grand monument (of the same name) that is now known as The Great Sphinx of Giza (this is factual). In turn, the Egyptians see the sphinxes of the mortal world as sacred however, the humble desert sphinx wants to be integrated in the community rather than placed on a pedestal. The truce is that a single sphinx or multiple find a single companion or a single family. Companions assist their sphinx or sphinxes in a human dominated world. In reciprocity, the sphinxes hunt and protect their companions. One of the major concerns is that humans will be used by sphinxes as servants, or humans may treat the sphinxes as pets. There are many stipulations that are entailed which led to a special mandating from a government official.
The Empyrean Line of the Sphinx was coined when a hierarchy of sphinx royalty emerged set up as a kingdom. The queen, king, or both work with a human government official of Giza appointed by Pharaoh (ruling from Cairo) to mandate the rights of both human and sphinx. On his, her, or their own, the royal(s) will uphold the laws of the sphinx community and regulate their overall place and power in Greater Cairo. Naturally, Badu becomes Ini-herit's companion. Other sphinxes care for her as well so that she doesn't lose sight of her species and learns how to be a good companion. They teach her how to hunt (as best they can as she must hunt in a different way) and assist her with strengthening her bravery.
Badu is special. Because of her wings, the Egyptians believe that she is a living goddess and is a direct offspring of Horemakhet. Because of this point of view, she is crowned as a princess, the next in line to be Queen of The Empyrean Line of the Sphinx. This is when she meets Tau Dakarai (meaning happy lion sort of, I dunno WHATEVER) for the first time. He is a mountain sphinx that is a gift from royals of another country (not sure which it will be) and was actually kidnapped by traders in the alps. Thereafter he was passed and traded until he found his way to be the companion of the human government official of Giza and his family. The gift giver, nor the receiver knew exactly where he came from. He is crowned prince in the same ceremony with Badu, next in line to be king. Still very young, they meet each other for play dates and become close friends, still confused about what their appointed royalty means.
As they age, Dakarai becomes more withdrawn and Badu becomes concerned. He won't share with her or with anyone what is bothering him. She visits him one night, they share a first kiss, and when she returns in the morning, he is gone. He is searched for but remains missing. This makes Badu very sad, but she is consoled by her companion and the other sphinxes. Unfortunately, not too long afterwards, Ini-herit is stricken with an infection and dies. Upset (and oh so dramatic) she leaves Giza as well.
This kind of starts her adventures. She travels different places and meets many different types of animals. I'd like her to meet some other mythological creatures: maybe a dragon, or griffin, or whatever...definitely a purushamriga (Indian Sphinx) and a duplicitous manticore. I'd also like her to cavort with lions, maybe be captured and put on display as one of the elusive mountain sphinxes, and go back to Greece to see if she can find her original clan but there is no sign of them.
Around the end, she travels to the alps wondering if her family had migrated to higher regions. Here, it shows the efficiency of the mountain sphinx's natural adaptation. Her fur grows longer as she travels to colder regions in a swift amount of time. Eventually, she bumps into Dakarai. They are both adorned with long fur and are of course happy to see each other and resume their friendship. He introduces her to his clan telling her they were the reason why he left Giza. He hadn't confided in her or anyone in Egypt that he was kidnapped and told her that he wanted to be reunited with his family and to protect them from maraudering humans. Unfortunately, many of them were missing. Left was his aunt and uncle, their young daughter, and his brother. The ones missing were kidnapped or killed by humans and they say that they still have run-ins with hunters. They also speak a language she doesn't understand so Dakarai has to translate.
Badu realizes that the best place for her and many sphinxes was back in Giza where they were respected. She suggests that they all travel towards Egypt where they will live better lives. Dakarai's uncle insists that they remain here and fight for their territory. It becomes a great conflict between Badu and his uncle, the rest remaining unsure about the suggestion. Meanwhile, Badu and Dakarai become much closer and fall in deep love with each other. Tragically in the end, both his uncle and young cousin are killed at the hands of humans, convincing his aunt and brother to sadly leave their home behind and travel to Giza to avoid their previous danger.
Upon Dakarai and Badu's return, it is a huge celebration. Officials and citizens insist that they renew their place in sphinx royalty still believing they are children of Horemakhet, also believing Dakarai's family are of the same divinity. His family become confused and Badu and Dakarai feel guilty about accepting royalty simply based on their genetic make-up. They try to convince the Gizans that they are only a species of sphinx, which all have wings. In turn, the Gizans claim that the breed itself is begotten of Horemakhet, that they themselves are blessed with their presence rather than the mountain sphinxes feeling blessed for finding refuge there. The Gizan and desert sphinxes encourage Dakarai and Badu to accept their appointation. What finally convinces them is when Dakarai's aunt takes Badu aside and says, "You have saved us from our demise at the hands of mankind and brought us to Giza to show that some humans can be trusted...a place where we are revered. You put great faith in these humans and believe they deserve a chance to give back to the Sphinx and in turn, believe the Sphinx deserve a chance at a life where humans respect their own kind. If anyone has the best interest in the Empyrean Line of the Sphinx, it is you." With that, she and Dakarai decide to oblige and they are given a ceremony where they are reinstated in unison with being wed together and are next in line behind the Queen Sphinx.
The story ends there, but would be followed by a sequel of their dealings within their new governmental power and have two children: first, Shoshan Kalila (beloved lotus) and second, Shoshan Madu (lotus of the people).
Fursona Meme
Posted 16 years ago1. What is your character's name?
Badawia Wahida
2. What is your character's name in another language?
Lone Nomad
3. How old is he/she?
23
4. What is your character's race/species?
Sphinx
5. Do they have a crush?
Why yes she does :3
6. Do they have many friends?
No friends :(
7. What planet is your character from?
Earth
8. Does your character like to eat?
She loves to eat.
9. What's his/her favorite food?
Fish and mollusks
10. What's his/her favorite drink?
Green Tea
11. Is your character annoying?
No, she's a bit reserved.
13. Is your character loved?
She is loved :)
14. Is your character hated?
Hated for her species, yes.
15. Is he/she emo/goth?
I'd say she's kind of emo, but not visibly.
16. Is he/she straight, bisexual, or gay?
Straight as an arrow.
17. Is he/she a virgin?
Nope...she's kind of a whore.
18. Name 3 hobbies
Flying, hunting, arting?
19. Is your character normal?
No, quite the opposite.
20. Is your character attractive?
She has a pretty face, pretty wings, and a pretty body, but altogether, not so much.
21. How does your character handle emotions?
She's way emotional. Irrational even.
22. Does your character have other forms?
No.
23. Does your character overreact?
Yes.
24. Is your character a criminal?
No.
25. Does your character go to school?
No.
26. What's his/her IQ?
I'm so stupid, I don't know how to gauge a good or bad IQ.
27. Does your character have a disease/curse?
She's cursed with looking weird.
28. Is your character dead?
Uh....no.
29. Does your character have a family?
Not anymore.
30. Has he/she encountered any tragic times in life?
Yes, her parents were murdered and she was orphaned. A time of super happiness, and then some perils thereafter.
31. What's the best time in your character's life?
Living with her master as a Sphinxling and living with Dakarai. Her happiness requires living in Egypt.
32. If you could name 1 friend, which would you relate to your character?
I don't have any friends.
33. Is your character single?
Nope. She has a boyfriend, eventually husband.
34. Has he/she developed any relationships?
With Dakarai <3
35. Does she/he have an element?
I'd say air.
36. Do you role-play your character?
I used to.
37. Do you write about your character?
I used to.
38. Does your character have a bad temper at times?
Oh yes.
39. Does your character get depressed?
Oh yes.
40. What's your characters favorite animal?
Lions.
41. Does your character have any fears?
Fear of falling ironically.
42. Does your character have any weaknesses?
Her emotions get in the way a lot.
43. Does your character look up to anyone?
Yes.
44. Does your character like music?
Why yes.
45. What's your character's favorite type of music?
Middle Eastern.
46. Is he/she impatient?
Yes.
47. What's something funny about your character?
She's easy to tease and you get a funny reaction out of it.
48. Name 5 nicknames
Sphinx, Sphinxy, Sphinxling, Badu, Sphincter
49. Does your character curse?
Casually.
50. This test is over, what does your character have to say?
I have a pain in my butt.
Badawia Wahida
2. What is your character's name in another language?
Lone Nomad
3. How old is he/she?
23
4. What is your character's race/species?
Sphinx
5. Do they have a crush?
Why yes she does :3
6. Do they have many friends?
No friends :(
7. What planet is your character from?
Earth
8. Does your character like to eat?
She loves to eat.
9. What's his/her favorite food?
Fish and mollusks
10. What's his/her favorite drink?
Green Tea
11. Is your character annoying?
No, she's a bit reserved.
13. Is your character loved?
She is loved :)
14. Is your character hated?
Hated for her species, yes.
15. Is he/she emo/goth?
I'd say she's kind of emo, but not visibly.
16. Is he/she straight, bisexual, or gay?
Straight as an arrow.
17. Is he/she a virgin?
Nope...she's kind of a whore.
18. Name 3 hobbies
Flying, hunting, arting?
19. Is your character normal?
No, quite the opposite.
20. Is your character attractive?
She has a pretty face, pretty wings, and a pretty body, but altogether, not so much.
21. How does your character handle emotions?
She's way emotional. Irrational even.
22. Does your character have other forms?
No.
23. Does your character overreact?
Yes.
24. Is your character a criminal?
No.
25. Does your character go to school?
No.
26. What's his/her IQ?
I'm so stupid, I don't know how to gauge a good or bad IQ.
27. Does your character have a disease/curse?
She's cursed with looking weird.
28. Is your character dead?
Uh....no.
29. Does your character have a family?
Not anymore.
30. Has he/she encountered any tragic times in life?
Yes, her parents were murdered and she was orphaned. A time of super happiness, and then some perils thereafter.
31. What's the best time in your character's life?
Living with her master as a Sphinxling and living with Dakarai. Her happiness requires living in Egypt.
32. If you could name 1 friend, which would you relate to your character?
I don't have any friends.
33. Is your character single?
Nope. She has a boyfriend, eventually husband.
34. Has he/she developed any relationships?
With Dakarai <3
35. Does she/he have an element?
I'd say air.
36. Do you role-play your character?
I used to.
37. Do you write about your character?
I used to.
38. Does your character have a bad temper at times?
Oh yes.
39. Does your character get depressed?
Oh yes.
40. What's your characters favorite animal?
Lions.
41. Does your character have any fears?
Fear of falling ironically.
42. Does your character have any weaknesses?
Her emotions get in the way a lot.
43. Does your character look up to anyone?
Yes.
44. Does your character like music?
Why yes.
45. What's your character's favorite type of music?
Middle Eastern.
46. Is he/she impatient?
Yes.
47. What's something funny about your character?
She's easy to tease and you get a funny reaction out of it.
48. Name 5 nicknames
Sphinx, Sphinxy, Sphinxling, Badu, Sphincter
49. Does your character curse?
Casually.
50. This test is over, what does your character have to say?
I have a pain in my butt.
Commissions.
Posted 16 years agoI'm gonna try again...Does anyone want to commission me? I'll draw anything. I'm in desperate need for money...
100 Artist Survey
Posted 16 years ago100 QUESTIONS FOR AN ARTIST
01. What is your pen name
The Lone Nomad, Sphinx, Badawia Wahida, or Badu
02. What made you choose this name?
Lone Nomad kind of explains me. I moved from place to place as a kid and I'm a loner...not that I like that or that any of the people like me like that either.
03. Do you use PC or Mac?
Mac
04. What programs do you use most often?
Photoshop
05. Do you use mouse, or tablet?
Tablet
06. What color or color combination do you find yourself using most often?
Browns and blues
07. What part of a picture do you put most effort into?
The drawing itself.
08. How long does it take you do draw a picture?
I've never timed it.
09. Do you keep your rough drafts?
I keep doodles, but if a drawing on my comp doesn't work out, I scrap it.
10. What font do you use most often?
If I type something, it's in Arabic.
11. When you scan your image, what DPI do you use?
Don't scan.
12. Do you do anything else when you're drawing?
Just my tablet.
13. Approximately how many pictures do you draw in a month?
Depends on the state of my mania and that I have nothing more exciting to do.
14. What kind of paper do you draw your pictures on?
When I doodle, anything.
15. What kind of paper do you use for rough sketches and drafts?
"
16. How long does it take you to ink something?
Depends on the matter of detail.
17. Do you do comics, or fan comics?
no
18. Do you like comics? Are they fun to make?
I used to make some when I was little.
19. Have you ever submitted anything to a magazine?
No
20. Did it get published?
No
21. Who are your favorite artists?
Hmmm...I like the artists with a cutesy Disney touch...and when they draw mostly cats. Other than that, I really like this new artist I met. His name is Fred Krakowiak and he paints animals not for the sake of painting them or admiring their beauty, but to express them. Now that's something I'd like to get into.
22. Do you like anime/manga? If so, what are your favorite series?
No. I used to, but now I can't stand it unless it's Sailor Moon. That was my first anime and I cling to it for nostalgia.
23. Do you like cartoons/comics? If so, what are your favorite series?
I love both...I love all types of cartoons, particularly the old ones made before the 50s. Can't beat looney toons, merry melodies, Tex Avery, and I loooofe Felix the Cat. That cat fucking trips on acid, it's awesome.
24. Any artists that you wish you could draw like?
I'm just trying to find my own style.
25. Do you read a lot of books?
No. I'm not good at reading.
26. Did you ever buy a book to inspire or teach you to draw?
I bought a lot of drawing books back in the day. The one on human anatomy helped a lot.
27. Any video games you enjoy?
Not really. I have spore, but I've yet to play it because my OS is too old!
28. Any favorite characters from video games?
No.
29. Do you have a favorite writer?
Good ol' Stevie King
30. Any books you really enjoy?
I've started reading House of Leaves and its an incredible book, it's just really hard to read.
31. Do you draw fanart?
I used to.
32. Do you listen to music while you draw?
Rarely.
33. Any recommended songs?
I like Nancy Ajram because she makes me feel happy, but I also like middle eastern or African sounding music...ambient is also good. Explosions in the Sky and Aphex Twin are pretty chill and it's a good choice to relax to.
34. Any other art websites that you really enjoy?
No, they all seem the same.
35. Are there any websites that you go to everyday?
I go to my mail, facebook, art sites, but that's just recently.
36. What is your dream website like?
Really interactive.
37. Do you like your own art?
Sometimes I come up with drawings that I like even years down the road.
38. What do you enjoy watching on television?
I like old sitcoms like Roseanne, The Golden Girls, Seinfeld, 3rd Rock from the Sun...stuff like that. The only "current" show I really enjoy is House. I also watch a lot of animal planet.
39. Favorite celebrity?
Oh I have to say Hugh Laurie. He's got all around talent.
40. Favorite color?
Bright pink!
41. Favorite food?
Cheese
42. Favorite drink?
Green tea
43. Do you like to go shopping? If yes, where? And for what?
Don't talk to me about shopping :(
44. Can you cook?
No
45. Any devices you use often for email? Any electronic pets?
I have tons of electronic pets...its hit or miss if I take care of them.
46. Are you tech-savvy?
Not really
47. Do you want to become a professional artist?
No
48. Are there any other jobs you're interested in?
Animal field research...I also like teaching.
49. Any other hobbies or skills besides drawing?
I'm good at languages.
50. Do you like to watch movies?
Not really.
51. What's your favorite movie?
Girl, Interrupted
52. Have you ever entered an art contest?
Yah
53. When did you start drawing seriously?
I think around 6.
54. Do you use references? If so, for what?
I use references of real animals most of the time.
55. Are you a DA subscriber? If so, are you a beta-tester?
Yes and no?
56. Do you have a lot of net friends?
No
57. Do you have a lot of friends that also draw?
No
58. What time of the day do you usually go online?
I'm online way too much.
59. Do you like to go to chat rooms?
No
60. Do you have your own computer?
Yah
61. What would you say to the person that you admire?
I love you mom.
62. Does your mind wander when you draw?
It always wanders.
63. Have you drawn poorly because you think too much?
I don't think so.
64. Do you have any friends who are professional artists?
No
65. Where do you often hang out?
You mean socially? Nowhere.
66. Are there any popular artists that you don't like much? (no need to name names if you don't want to)
No, and I have an opinion about people who don't like popular artists. People come down hard on popular artists because most of the time, their art is not "quality" in the traditional sense, but there is obviously something about their art that a lot of people like. Their personality can make them less desirable, but I know what it's like to be an unfavorable person particularly in the wake of criticism for the sake of looking superior by offering improvement to an artist that already has a huge following. It's unnecessary and transparent.
67. Are there any situations in which you really don't like being an Artist?
I got sick of the art community in general...I mean the real one, not like ones online.
68. How about situations that make you love it?
I like being able to draw things in my head that make me really happy to look at.
69. What's the one thing that makes you grateful that the internet exists?
Infinite information and something to do.
70. Is there anything out there that makes you wish the internet didn't exist?
make me more productive
71. What's your first drawing?
the first thing I drew that made me seriously consider pursuing art was a popple.
72. Any art you did prior to that?
I'm sure
73. Has your style changed a lot since then?
Not really, it's just improved.
74. If it has changed, it what ways?
"
75. Have you experienced artist's block before?
Of course.
76. If so, how do you usually get out of it?
I don't care unless my job depends on it.
77. What do you do when you can't get out of it?
I just do.
78. Any people that have influenced you a lot?
Yah lots of people.
79. What made you want to start drawing?
Cartoons.
81. Has anything ever made you want to quit art all together?
Yah, other artists.
82. What do you think about netiquette?
I don't really have it.
83. Have you ever been spammed or trolled?
no
86. Do you upload high quality versions of your Deviations, or do you prefer to upload a lower quality?
I dunno
87. Do you have custom CSS? If so, did you make it yourself?
What?
88. Do you have good vision?
perfect vision
89. If you can get anyone's autograph, whose would you get?
I dunno
90. What would you say to that person when he or she gives you an autograph?
Hey, thanks.....youuuu.
91. Do you like to draw on Oekaki BBS?
Yah it was fun.
92. Do you have a job?
yah a couple.
93. Did you take art in school? If so, did you do well? Are you still taking it?
Yah...in high school I was one of if not the best artists there...then in college I was B material.
94. Have you taken art lessons outside of a school setting?
Yah
95. Have you ever drawn something just because it was the cool thing to do -- the hip new fad?
No
96. What's your favorite phrase/quote?
Yo, scro
97. Do you present yourself differently online than you do in your real life?
Sometimes I'm meaner online.
98. What's your goal now?
Get a better job or go on SSI Disability...whichever is more plausible.....yah probably the last one.
99. What do you have to say to yourself?
My back hurts.
100. Lastly, what do you have to say to everyone who read this?
My boss got new boobs and I'm sorry I'm boring.
01. What is your pen name
The Lone Nomad, Sphinx, Badawia Wahida, or Badu
02. What made you choose this name?
Lone Nomad kind of explains me. I moved from place to place as a kid and I'm a loner...not that I like that or that any of the people like me like that either.
03. Do you use PC or Mac?
Mac
04. What programs do you use most often?
Photoshop
05. Do you use mouse, or tablet?
Tablet
06. What color or color combination do you find yourself using most often?
Browns and blues
07. What part of a picture do you put most effort into?
The drawing itself.
08. How long does it take you do draw a picture?
I've never timed it.
09. Do you keep your rough drafts?
I keep doodles, but if a drawing on my comp doesn't work out, I scrap it.
10. What font do you use most often?
If I type something, it's in Arabic.
11. When you scan your image, what DPI do you use?
Don't scan.
12. Do you do anything else when you're drawing?
Just my tablet.
13. Approximately how many pictures do you draw in a month?
Depends on the state of my mania and that I have nothing more exciting to do.
14. What kind of paper do you draw your pictures on?
When I doodle, anything.
15. What kind of paper do you use for rough sketches and drafts?
"
16. How long does it take you to ink something?
Depends on the matter of detail.
17. Do you do comics, or fan comics?
no
18. Do you like comics? Are they fun to make?
I used to make some when I was little.
19. Have you ever submitted anything to a magazine?
No
20. Did it get published?
No
21. Who are your favorite artists?
Hmmm...I like the artists with a cutesy Disney touch...and when they draw mostly cats. Other than that, I really like this new artist I met. His name is Fred Krakowiak and he paints animals not for the sake of painting them or admiring their beauty, but to express them. Now that's something I'd like to get into.
22. Do you like anime/manga? If so, what are your favorite series?
No. I used to, but now I can't stand it unless it's Sailor Moon. That was my first anime and I cling to it for nostalgia.
23. Do you like cartoons/comics? If so, what are your favorite series?
I love both...I love all types of cartoons, particularly the old ones made before the 50s. Can't beat looney toons, merry melodies, Tex Avery, and I loooofe Felix the Cat. That cat fucking trips on acid, it's awesome.
24. Any artists that you wish you could draw like?
I'm just trying to find my own style.
25. Do you read a lot of books?
No. I'm not good at reading.
26. Did you ever buy a book to inspire or teach you to draw?
I bought a lot of drawing books back in the day. The one on human anatomy helped a lot.
27. Any video games you enjoy?
Not really. I have spore, but I've yet to play it because my OS is too old!
28. Any favorite characters from video games?
No.
29. Do you have a favorite writer?
Good ol' Stevie King
30. Any books you really enjoy?
I've started reading House of Leaves and its an incredible book, it's just really hard to read.
31. Do you draw fanart?
I used to.
32. Do you listen to music while you draw?
Rarely.
33. Any recommended songs?
I like Nancy Ajram because she makes me feel happy, but I also like middle eastern or African sounding music...ambient is also good. Explosions in the Sky and Aphex Twin are pretty chill and it's a good choice to relax to.
34. Any other art websites that you really enjoy?
No, they all seem the same.
35. Are there any websites that you go to everyday?
I go to my mail, facebook, art sites, but that's just recently.
36. What is your dream website like?
Really interactive.
37. Do you like your own art?
Sometimes I come up with drawings that I like even years down the road.
38. What do you enjoy watching on television?
I like old sitcoms like Roseanne, The Golden Girls, Seinfeld, 3rd Rock from the Sun...stuff like that. The only "current" show I really enjoy is House. I also watch a lot of animal planet.
39. Favorite celebrity?
Oh I have to say Hugh Laurie. He's got all around talent.
40. Favorite color?
Bright pink!
41. Favorite food?
Cheese
42. Favorite drink?
Green tea
43. Do you like to go shopping? If yes, where? And for what?
Don't talk to me about shopping :(
44. Can you cook?
No
45. Any devices you use often for email? Any electronic pets?
I have tons of electronic pets...its hit or miss if I take care of them.
46. Are you tech-savvy?
Not really
47. Do you want to become a professional artist?
No
48. Are there any other jobs you're interested in?
Animal field research...I also like teaching.
49. Any other hobbies or skills besides drawing?
I'm good at languages.
50. Do you like to watch movies?
Not really.
51. What's your favorite movie?
Girl, Interrupted
52. Have you ever entered an art contest?
Yah
53. When did you start drawing seriously?
I think around 6.
54. Do you use references? If so, for what?
I use references of real animals most of the time.
55. Are you a DA subscriber? If so, are you a beta-tester?
Yes and no?
56. Do you have a lot of net friends?
No
57. Do you have a lot of friends that also draw?
No
58. What time of the day do you usually go online?
I'm online way too much.
59. Do you like to go to chat rooms?
No
60. Do you have your own computer?
Yah
61. What would you say to the person that you admire?
I love you mom.
62. Does your mind wander when you draw?
It always wanders.
63. Have you drawn poorly because you think too much?
I don't think so.
64. Do you have any friends who are professional artists?
No
65. Where do you often hang out?
You mean socially? Nowhere.
66. Are there any popular artists that you don't like much? (no need to name names if you don't want to)
No, and I have an opinion about people who don't like popular artists. People come down hard on popular artists because most of the time, their art is not "quality" in the traditional sense, but there is obviously something about their art that a lot of people like. Their personality can make them less desirable, but I know what it's like to be an unfavorable person particularly in the wake of criticism for the sake of looking superior by offering improvement to an artist that already has a huge following. It's unnecessary and transparent.
67. Are there any situations in which you really don't like being an Artist?
I got sick of the art community in general...I mean the real one, not like ones online.
68. How about situations that make you love it?
I like being able to draw things in my head that make me really happy to look at.
69. What's the one thing that makes you grateful that the internet exists?
Infinite information and something to do.
70. Is there anything out there that makes you wish the internet didn't exist?
make me more productive
71. What's your first drawing?
the first thing I drew that made me seriously consider pursuing art was a popple.
72. Any art you did prior to that?
I'm sure
73. Has your style changed a lot since then?
Not really, it's just improved.
74. If it has changed, it what ways?
"
75. Have you experienced artist's block before?
Of course.
76. If so, how do you usually get out of it?
I don't care unless my job depends on it.
77. What do you do when you can't get out of it?
I just do.
78. Any people that have influenced you a lot?
Yah lots of people.
79. What made you want to start drawing?
Cartoons.
81. Has anything ever made you want to quit art all together?
Yah, other artists.
82. What do you think about netiquette?
I don't really have it.
83. Have you ever been spammed or trolled?
no
86. Do you upload high quality versions of your Deviations, or do you prefer to upload a lower quality?
I dunno
87. Do you have custom CSS? If so, did you make it yourself?
What?
88. Do you have good vision?
perfect vision
89. If you can get anyone's autograph, whose would you get?
I dunno
90. What would you say to that person when he or she gives you an autograph?
Hey, thanks.....youuuu.
91. Do you like to draw on Oekaki BBS?
Yah it was fun.
92. Do you have a job?
yah a couple.
93. Did you take art in school? If so, did you do well? Are you still taking it?
Yah...in high school I was one of if not the best artists there...then in college I was B material.
94. Have you taken art lessons outside of a school setting?
Yah
95. Have you ever drawn something just because it was the cool thing to do -- the hip new fad?
No
96. What's your favorite phrase/quote?
Yo, scro
97. Do you present yourself differently online than you do in your real life?
Sometimes I'm meaner online.
98. What's your goal now?
Get a better job or go on SSI Disability...whichever is more plausible.....yah probably the last one.
99. What do you have to say to yourself?
My back hurts.
100. Lastly, what do you have to say to everyone who read this?
My boss got new boobs and I'm sorry I'm boring.
Character Survey Meme
Posted 17 years ago1.Who are you?
Badawia Wahida, but I go by Badu.
2.What do you do for a living?
I eat fish and rabbits and I fly and have sex I guess?
3.What’s your weight, height and nationality?
I weigh about 100 pounds and I'm about 3 feet tall standing on all four feet...I think?
4.Are you dating anyone special?
Yah, my mate. His name is Dakarai :3
5.If you had to pick one song to describe you what would it be?
Nomad by Shiva in Exile.
6.What’s the craziest thing you've ever done in your life?
I had sex with a whole bunch of different cats. Not the smartest thing to do...
7.What’s the worst thing you've ever done in your life?
Don't want to talk about it :(
8.Do you regret anything?
Yes yes yes!
9.Who is your best friend?
Dakarai is my best friend!
10.What’s your favorite food?
I love creatures from the sea, but rarely eat them.
11.Favorite Drink?
I tried palm wine once...WOO.
12.Favorite type of music?
I like the music they play in Egypt.
13.Are you more of a diva or do you roll out of bed and say fuck it?
I don't have much to work with in the ways of gussying myself up.
14.What kind of car do you drive?
Drive?? Car????
15.What’s something you always wanted to do?
Get married and have my own little Sphinx chicks <:3
16.Name three things you want to do before you die.
Marriage, have babies, aaand ummm....see some places I have yet to see.
17.Do you have any enemies?
There have been some that didn't like me along the way.
18.Do you have a criminal record and what for if you do?
Some would say I do :>
19.What’s something that no one knows about you, not even your closest friends?
I share everything with Dakarai. Most others don't even know my real name.
20.Do you have any pets?
No, but I've been a pet :(
Badawia Wahida, but I go by Badu.
2.What do you do for a living?
I eat fish and rabbits and I fly and have sex I guess?
3.What’s your weight, height and nationality?
I weigh about 100 pounds and I'm about 3 feet tall standing on all four feet...I think?
4.Are you dating anyone special?
Yah, my mate. His name is Dakarai :3
5.If you had to pick one song to describe you what would it be?
Nomad by Shiva in Exile.
6.What’s the craziest thing you've ever done in your life?
I had sex with a whole bunch of different cats. Not the smartest thing to do...
7.What’s the worst thing you've ever done in your life?
Don't want to talk about it :(
8.Do you regret anything?
Yes yes yes!
9.Who is your best friend?
Dakarai is my best friend!
10.What’s your favorite food?
I love creatures from the sea, but rarely eat them.
11.Favorite Drink?
I tried palm wine once...WOO.
12.Favorite type of music?
I like the music they play in Egypt.
13.Are you more of a diva or do you roll out of bed and say fuck it?
I don't have much to work with in the ways of gussying myself up.
14.What kind of car do you drive?
Drive?? Car????
15.What’s something you always wanted to do?
Get married and have my own little Sphinx chicks <:3
16.Name three things you want to do before you die.
Marriage, have babies, aaand ummm....see some places I have yet to see.
17.Do you have any enemies?
There have been some that didn't like me along the way.
18.Do you have a criminal record and what for if you do?
Some would say I do :>
19.What’s something that no one knows about you, not even your closest friends?
I share everything with Dakarai. Most others don't even know my real name.
20.Do you have any pets?
No, but I've been a pet :(
Commissions.
Posted 18 years agoI'm seeing if there's any interest in commissions from me. I'll draw practically anything which includes porn.
