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"The Bottomless Life" Comic Launch
Posted 14 years agoSince nobody ever visits the forums, I've changed my mind about announcing the launch of the comic there first. I'll be posting the first page later this upcoming week.
For now, the comic will update once a week until I become quicker at drawing. I've gotten pretty quick at inking so that's not the issue. It's refining my sketches and fixing minuscule proportion errors that takes hours upon hours to do. I've also enlisted the help of
thechosenone as the colorist so that cuts a good chunk of my production time off.
The comic will also be a series of one-liner, 3- or 4-panel gags in quite the same manner as traditional daily syndicated newspaper comics.
As for posting the comic to FA, in order to encourage visits to the official site, any pages posted here will be delayed by 3 days from the original publish date.
- SCH
For now, the comic will update once a week until I become quicker at drawing. I've gotten pretty quick at inking so that's not the issue. It's refining my sketches and fixing minuscule proportion errors that takes hours upon hours to do. I've also enlisted the help of
thechosenone as the colorist so that cuts a good chunk of my production time off.The comic will also be a series of one-liner, 3- or 4-panel gags in quite the same manner as traditional daily syndicated newspaper comics.
As for posting the comic to FA, in order to encourage visits to the official site, any pages posted here will be delayed by 3 days from the original publish date.
- SCH
All This Time It's Been My Desk
Posted 14 years agoOkay so just now I figured out WHY I haven't been really creative or able to finish anything over the past year-ish. It's because I'm quite literally having to lean over my tablet too far to reach the undo key on the keyboard (which I use A LOT when drawing). After about an hour either my arm gets too tired of reaching the computer from so far away or my back starts hurting from leaning over too far for too long. Or I get stomach cramps from eating a whole meal and squishing the hell out of it leaning over to see the screen.
Yeah I gotta figure out a better desk setup and then I think I'll be able to get more accomplished!
Yeah I gotta figure out a better desk setup and then I think I'll be able to get more accomplished!
If you gotta draw that whole candy-canes-in-the-vagina thing
Posted 14 years ago... then do it up STELLAR like I did in one of my currently unfinished pieces. Have one end of a giant 3-foot/1-ish meter long candy cane (notably the shorter, hooked end) shoved in the pussy and have the woman licking the -other- end at the same time. Why has no one that I've seen come up with this idea yet? xD
Happy Holidays people.
- SCH
Happy Holidays people.
- SCH
In Regard to FA's New AUP;
Posted 15 years agohttp://therealist.furtopia.org/compliance.htm
I would like to re-iterate my continued compliance with United States Code Title 18 Section 2257 by requirement that every character in every post of mine with adult content be depicted of age 18 or older and that proper documentation be kept by myself serving as the legal Custodian of Records per requirements by this statute.
I have been compliant with this law since the first day I drew anything at all, and will uphold this law throughout my works to come.
I would like to re-iterate my continued compliance with United States Code Title 18 Section 2257 by requirement that every character in every post of mine with adult content be depicted of age 18 or older and that proper documentation be kept by myself serving as the legal Custodian of Records per requirements by this statute.
I have been compliant with this law since the first day I drew anything at all, and will uphold this law throughout my works to come.
Pumpkin Stem in the Pussy?!?!?! o_O
Posted 15 years agoOkay now that Halloween is over, I can start this debate. So people, explain to me what's been up with like every other artist drawing their female or herm character sitting on a pumpkin with the stem shoved halfway up the vag? Was this some kind of meme or something? Or was it just some sort of subconscious thing they all did without intentionally making it into a bandwagon?
EXAMPLE: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4679709/
Discussion GO!
EXAMPLE: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4679709/
Discussion GO!
Your Thoughts on My Character Sarah?
Posted 15 years agoA recent discussion with Al (
leonkatlovre) brought up an interesting exchange of words regarding my primary character Sarah. It occurred to me that her behavior and choice of attire would, in real life, be considered outlandish, slutty, illegal in some cases and earn her the label "whore." Yet, those who view my art and read the artist commentary enough to get an idea of her personality don't believe she is any of the above. It's a curious thing to me, and I believe I may have figured it out.
For one, the major reason is the nullification of how taboo sexuality is when it comes to artworks in Furry genre. This is probably the most prevalent, outstanding reason and is my main justification for portraying her the way I do. However, I've discovered secondary and tertiary reasons behind her charisma, charm and lovable nature with my audience.
You ask pretty much any one out there in the Fandom who knows Sarah's personality if she is a whore, and they will answer with a pretty emphatic "no." It took me a while to understand how this seemingly conflicting point of view could be justified given her extremely promiscuous behavior. I realized it wasn't promiscuous at all--it's more along the lines of an open display of trust for most every individual she comes across. And the distinction Al made is that she has a very wild and fun-loving personality, yet maintains an aire of elegance about her. It's absolutely true. She doesn't go around whoring herself out engaging in sex acts every opportunity available. She instead goes for a more "look-but-don't-touch" kind of approach. Then I digressed into a deeper analysis of what exactly her behavior truly is if it's not promiscuous.
My understanding of how she acts, especially in public, is at all an attempt at using sexuality to be manipulative; rather, it is instead being as close to totally carefree as one can get. Even though she really doesn't pay attention to the opinions of others, she is so comfortable with herself and with others around her she feels it is acceptable to openly display a bit more intimate part of herself than people normally would. Quite obviously this would not work in the real-world. But to be honest, it seems almost an avenue for her to feel empowered and self-confident. She is, in and of herself, a display of true confidence and being at one with womanhood and femininity. She does not use her femininity to lure, deceive and manipulate. Instead, she uses it to promote self-worth and liberation for women. She uses it to touch other people's lives in one way or another. And that's exactly how most people out there understand it. Don't get me wrong, there are still a few who view her as a sex-fiend, a whore and a slut. But by far the vast majority embrace her as an icon--a representation of what the world could be like if people could set aside differences and gain one another's trust.
One thing many people have asked me time and again is "Why the excessive use of that one position where her legs are pulled about as far back to her chest as humanly possible?" I finally have an answer to that: Back pain. Laying that way offers a degree of relief from pain due to mild scoliosis. She doesn't mean for it to be anything highly sexual, it just happens that way due to her constant lack of underwear.
Feel free to add in any comments about her design. Is it good? Bad? Sexy? Too simple? Too bland? Not vibrant enough? I don't have much to say in regards to this subject, other than she is meant to be easy to color and shade. As for my own personal style when I render her, I try to incorporate as much realism in the body while maintain as much stylization in the head and facial design. I do this for every character I render, though.
leonkatlovre) brought up an interesting exchange of words regarding my primary character Sarah. It occurred to me that her behavior and choice of attire would, in real life, be considered outlandish, slutty, illegal in some cases and earn her the label "whore." Yet, those who view my art and read the artist commentary enough to get an idea of her personality don't believe she is any of the above. It's a curious thing to me, and I believe I may have figured it out.For one, the major reason is the nullification of how taboo sexuality is when it comes to artworks in Furry genre. This is probably the most prevalent, outstanding reason and is my main justification for portraying her the way I do. However, I've discovered secondary and tertiary reasons behind her charisma, charm and lovable nature with my audience.
You ask pretty much any one out there in the Fandom who knows Sarah's personality if she is a whore, and they will answer with a pretty emphatic "no." It took me a while to understand how this seemingly conflicting point of view could be justified given her extremely promiscuous behavior. I realized it wasn't promiscuous at all--it's more along the lines of an open display of trust for most every individual she comes across. And the distinction Al made is that she has a very wild and fun-loving personality, yet maintains an aire of elegance about her. It's absolutely true. She doesn't go around whoring herself out engaging in sex acts every opportunity available. She instead goes for a more "look-but-don't-touch" kind of approach. Then I digressed into a deeper analysis of what exactly her behavior truly is if it's not promiscuous.
My understanding of how she acts, especially in public, is at all an attempt at using sexuality to be manipulative; rather, it is instead being as close to totally carefree as one can get. Even though she really doesn't pay attention to the opinions of others, she is so comfortable with herself and with others around her she feels it is acceptable to openly display a bit more intimate part of herself than people normally would. Quite obviously this would not work in the real-world. But to be honest, it seems almost an avenue for her to feel empowered and self-confident. She is, in and of herself, a display of true confidence and being at one with womanhood and femininity. She does not use her femininity to lure, deceive and manipulate. Instead, she uses it to promote self-worth and liberation for women. She uses it to touch other people's lives in one way or another. And that's exactly how most people out there understand it. Don't get me wrong, there are still a few who view her as a sex-fiend, a whore and a slut. But by far the vast majority embrace her as an icon--a representation of what the world could be like if people could set aside differences and gain one another's trust.
One thing many people have asked me time and again is "Why the excessive use of that one position where her legs are pulled about as far back to her chest as humanly possible?" I finally have an answer to that: Back pain. Laying that way offers a degree of relief from pain due to mild scoliosis. She doesn't mean for it to be anything highly sexual, it just happens that way due to her constant lack of underwear.
Feel free to add in any comments about her design. Is it good? Bad? Sexy? Too simple? Too bland? Not vibrant enough? I don't have much to say in regards to this subject, other than she is meant to be easy to color and shade. As for my own personal style when I render her, I try to incorporate as much realism in the body while maintain as much stylization in the head and facial design. I do this for every character I render, though.
Trades and Commissions
Posted 15 years agoSo I've got a couple trades to finish up on. As of this writing:
One for
blenda that needs approval on the spot pattern before I do shading
One for
dragonofdarkness13 that will be started here soon
And then I'll be open for other things. I'm wondering though if I should instead of trades, open COMMISSIONS. I've already got a PayPal account, I just need to attach it to the special bank account I opened specifically for that purpose.
Would anyone buy a commission from me if I were to do so? Prices would probably run something along these lines:
- 1 character sketch $5
- 2 character sketch $10
- 1 character full color flats only $20
- 2 character full color flats only $25
- 1 character full color with shading $30
- 2 character full color with shading $35
I've never done commissions before, so I have no idea if this is too much or too little. Gimme some insights people!!! ahahaha
Anyway, input would be appreciated. My art block has seemed to end, so expect new stuff. Yaay.
One for
blenda that needs approval on the spot pattern before I do shadingOne for
dragonofdarkness13 that will be started here soonAnd then I'll be open for other things. I'm wondering though if I should instead of trades, open COMMISSIONS. I've already got a PayPal account, I just need to attach it to the special bank account I opened specifically for that purpose.
Would anyone buy a commission from me if I were to do so? Prices would probably run something along these lines:
- 1 character sketch $5
- 2 character sketch $10
- 1 character full color flats only $20
- 2 character full color flats only $25
- 1 character full color with shading $30
- 2 character full color with shading $35
I've never done commissions before, so I have no idea if this is too much or too little. Gimme some insights people!!! ahahaha
Anyway, input would be appreciated. My art block has seemed to end, so expect new stuff. Yaay.
HELP! I'm in need of answers, as quickly as possible.
Posted 15 years agoI was debating a journal about this because it may cost me some of my subscribers. I hope it doesn't. But I really am in serious need of some assistance here. Maybe one of you guys out there knows something I don't.
BACKGROUND INFO PART:_________________
Anyway, I'm in a bit of a jam here. Yesterday, July 3rd, the bank called before I woke up and told my dad that they would be suing us because we cannot pay back all $15,000 of our loan nor meet their federal-guideline-suggested 'minimum payment' to continue on a monthly basis paying them. But here's the thing. My father was told over the phone, and I quote "We will be suing you for everything you own. We will leave nothing behind." Our house alone is worth probably in the $75,000-$100,000 range even in its horrible deteriorated condition, if you include the property. Note that this is an additional lawsuit to Discover Card, which will simultaneously be suing us for the roughly $15,000 we owe them. At least they are suing us for money rather than the entire sum of our material possessions.
I've searched for jobs and apartments elsewhere in the country to ensure that I have a place to stay and work when I get there, but nothing has worked out so far. I'm either over- or under-qualified. I'd like to get out of here before the bank repossesses, but I fear I may not be able to move in enough time. Looks like my worst fear is coming to pass: that even though I did not sign off on my parents' debt, all of my belongings will still be taken away from me as collateral for their debt.
I never dreamed that I'd have to be punished for something I didn't do, but it surely seems that is exactly what will happen.
QUESTION PART:_________________
I do not know what to do other than move, and really that doesn't look like it will work out either. So I'm enlisting you guys who may have prior experiences and/or knowledge about situations like this and might be able to offer me advice as to what I can do should moving out fail. I've never been through anything like this before, so I do not know what to expect nor what I can and cannot legally do. And talking to a legal professional will cost me too much money--money I need to move out. Please note that my parents also refuse to file bankruptcy because of the cost of filing all the paperwork associated with it. So that is out of the question.
Yep, this is nothing more than a rational, genuine explanation of what's going on and a polite query for help. Please answer back if you have any info I can use.
BACKGROUND INFO PART:_________________
Anyway, I'm in a bit of a jam here. Yesterday, July 3rd, the bank called before I woke up and told my dad that they would be suing us because we cannot pay back all $15,000 of our loan nor meet their federal-guideline-suggested 'minimum payment' to continue on a monthly basis paying them. But here's the thing. My father was told over the phone, and I quote "We will be suing you for everything you own. We will leave nothing behind." Our house alone is worth probably in the $75,000-$100,000 range even in its horrible deteriorated condition, if you include the property. Note that this is an additional lawsuit to Discover Card, which will simultaneously be suing us for the roughly $15,000 we owe them. At least they are suing us for money rather than the entire sum of our material possessions.
I've searched for jobs and apartments elsewhere in the country to ensure that I have a place to stay and work when I get there, but nothing has worked out so far. I'm either over- or under-qualified. I'd like to get out of here before the bank repossesses, but I fear I may not be able to move in enough time. Looks like my worst fear is coming to pass: that even though I did not sign off on my parents' debt, all of my belongings will still be taken away from me as collateral for their debt.
I never dreamed that I'd have to be punished for something I didn't do, but it surely seems that is exactly what will happen.
QUESTION PART:_________________
I do not know what to do other than move, and really that doesn't look like it will work out either. So I'm enlisting you guys who may have prior experiences and/or knowledge about situations like this and might be able to offer me advice as to what I can do should moving out fail. I've never been through anything like this before, so I do not know what to expect nor what I can and cannot legally do. And talking to a legal professional will cost me too much money--money I need to move out. Please note that my parents also refuse to file bankruptcy because of the cost of filing all the paperwork associated with it. So that is out of the question.
Yep, this is nothing more than a rational, genuine explanation of what's going on and a polite query for help. Please answer back if you have any info I can use.
Possibly Re-Instaling Windows on Laptop
Posted 15 years agoMy main art computer got nailed by rouge anti-spyware YET AGAIN. God I hate drive-by downloads.
At any rate, I'm SO close to finishing up on a sketch and will be posting it soon. I've been working all week on the thing. But now that this has happened, I gotta put it on hold until I can re-install Windows from scratch. I'll admit though, this has probably been the LONGEST I've gone without needing to do so, which is good. But yeah at this point the popup "Block this incoming ping" or "Windows Security Alert" bubbles every 60 seconds is SO goddessbedamned annoying.
AV Security Suite.. Imma kick your ass!! >D
At any rate, I'm SO close to finishing up on a sketch and will be posting it soon. I've been working all week on the thing. But now that this has happened, I gotta put it on hold until I can re-install Windows from scratch. I'll admit though, this has probably been the LONGEST I've gone without needing to do so, which is good. But yeah at this point the popup "Block this incoming ping" or "Windows Security Alert" bubbles every 60 seconds is SO goddessbedamned annoying.
AV Security Suite.. Imma kick your ass!! >D
This Is Patheti-Sad. -_-
Posted 15 years agoI've done literally eight (count em) pieces of art, including scraps, since the beginning of this year. Seriously that's pathetic. I'm gonna fix that. No more excuses, no more lack of motivation, no more lack of inspiration, no more lack of muse, no more lack of pants... okay that's not gonna stop, but you get the point.
*goes off to do art things and stuff*
I know you've heard this before, but I'm for reals this time: Expect art soon. I've got a pile of at least 70 incomplete sketches laying around just BEGGING to be finished.
*goes off to do art things and stuff*
I know you've heard this before, but I'm for reals this time: Expect art soon. I've got a pile of at least 70 incomplete sketches laying around just BEGGING to be finished.
Kanye Dogg / Snoop West
Posted 15 years agocryshybrid (12:15:31 PM): https://sugru.com/buy
cryshybrid (12:15:35 PM): check that crap out
cryshybrid (12:16:13 PM): *flails*
cryshybrid (12:16:15 PM): it's neat
therealistaod (12:16:19 PM): ahahahhaa
therealistaod (12:16:51 PM): I wish I could find that avatar... of that bald guy flailing around. It would match your reaction perfectly.
therealistaod (12:17:57 PM): Instead I gotta give you Kanye West :<
therealistaod (12:17:58 PM): http://a.facdn.net/ladykix.gif
cryshybrid (12:18:10 PM): That's snoop :P h
therealistaod (12:18:26 PM): AHAAHAHA i can't even get my fucking wrappers right.
cryshybrid (12:18:33 PM): XD wrappers
therealistaod (12:18:34 PM): I mean... GOD DAMN IT
therealistaod (12:18:38 PM): I can't spell either Dx
My brain. It hurts.
cryshybrid (12:15:35 PM): check that crap out
cryshybrid (12:16:13 PM): *flails*
cryshybrid (12:16:15 PM): it's neat
therealistaod (12:16:19 PM): ahahahhaa
therealistaod (12:16:51 PM): I wish I could find that avatar... of that bald guy flailing around. It would match your reaction perfectly.
therealistaod (12:17:57 PM): Instead I gotta give you Kanye West :<
therealistaod (12:17:58 PM): http://a.facdn.net/ladykix.gif
cryshybrid (12:18:10 PM): That's snoop :P h
therealistaod (12:18:26 PM): AHAAHAHA i can't even get my fucking wrappers right.
cryshybrid (12:18:33 PM): XD wrappers
therealistaod (12:18:34 PM): I mean... GOD DAMN IT
therealistaod (12:18:38 PM): I can't spell either Dx
My brain. It hurts.
When I Thought It Was Getting Better..... (Art Status)
Posted 15 years agoThis is a TL;DR listing of thing I'm currently facing, because many of you have asked why I haven't been uploading as of late. If this factual, concise, informational journal is reason enough to warrant anyone pressing the unwatch button on me, I truly feel sorry because it is NOT in any way an emo rant.
The following is a list of facts and possible scenarios to be considered objectively and at face-value. These are things I'm dealing with, and are offered merely as an explanation of why I have not done much in the way of art lately:
1. My dad remains on the track of recovery from last year's stroke, and is actively seeking employment to no avail.
2. My mom is suddenly unable to speak properly in that she cannot call objects by their correct names. Example of what I'm referring to would be calling a candle a sausage, calling a swing set a swimming pool and calling the washing machine the garbage can. I found out this is known as Paraphasia.
3. This year is guaranteed by the National Weather Service to produce another category 5 hurricane or two aimed at the Louisiana coast. Combine this with the oil spill and the result is a coating of oil being pushed many, many miles inland. Combine all of that with sparking, downed power lines and the result is spreading wildfires beyond the control of any firefighting crew of any size.
4. The creditors have chosen now to take the next step to collect the massive amount of credit card debt my parents owe, whatever that step may be. And considering this, we will not have the necessary means to repair any damages our house might sustain from the hurricane(s).
5. Given our financial situation, we will not have the funding or means necessary to properly store food in preparation for two to three weeks without utilities.
6. I do not have enough money stockpiled away to move to Colorado or really anywhere at all. I most likely will not have enough stored until next year when it's too late to avoid the impending natural disaster this summer. It will take between 5 and 7 thousand dollars more than I have now, and I only get $800 per month roughly.
7. I am fighting severe fits of depression lately. And that is all I will say about that subject.
8. I am not at all satisfied with the quality of my art right now.
And that is basically it, from start to finish. I may upload things soon, but don't expect much.
The following is a list of facts and possible scenarios to be considered objectively and at face-value. These are things I'm dealing with, and are offered merely as an explanation of why I have not done much in the way of art lately:
1. My dad remains on the track of recovery from last year's stroke, and is actively seeking employment to no avail.
2. My mom is suddenly unable to speak properly in that she cannot call objects by their correct names. Example of what I'm referring to would be calling a candle a sausage, calling a swing set a swimming pool and calling the washing machine the garbage can. I found out this is known as Paraphasia.
3. This year is guaranteed by the National Weather Service to produce another category 5 hurricane or two aimed at the Louisiana coast. Combine this with the oil spill and the result is a coating of oil being pushed many, many miles inland. Combine all of that with sparking, downed power lines and the result is spreading wildfires beyond the control of any firefighting crew of any size.
4. The creditors have chosen now to take the next step to collect the massive amount of credit card debt my parents owe, whatever that step may be. And considering this, we will not have the necessary means to repair any damages our house might sustain from the hurricane(s).
5. Given our financial situation, we will not have the funding or means necessary to properly store food in preparation for two to three weeks without utilities.
6. I do not have enough money stockpiled away to move to Colorado or really anywhere at all. I most likely will not have enough stored until next year when it's too late to avoid the impending natural disaster this summer. It will take between 5 and 7 thousand dollars more than I have now, and I only get $800 per month roughly.
7. I am fighting severe fits of depression lately. And that is all I will say about that subject.
8. I am not at all satisfied with the quality of my art right now.
And that is basically it, from start to finish. I may upload things soon, but don't expect much.
Updates
Posted 15 years agoThis is what I'm currently working on, in order of precedence:
- Trade with blenda (Now has ref sheet. I did not forget you!)
- Configure PayPal to work with my new bank account (FUCKING FINALLY OMGZ)
- Gift art (maybe trade eventually) for
os
- Work on that UNGODLY back-log of incomplete art
- Figure out how to get a MySQL database on Furtopia
- Other personal non-art projects revolving around Internet radio
- Can it has be moar interactive Flash tiems?
- Podcast with
direwolf505 
kazukiferret and 
ethanblack
New art soon, maybe, I don't know.
- Trade with
blenda (Now has ref sheet. I did not forget you!)- Configure PayPal to work with my new bank account (FUCKING FINALLY OMGZ)
- Gift art (maybe trade eventually) for
os- Work on that UNGODLY back-log of incomplete art
- Figure out how to get a MySQL database on Furtopia
- Other personal non-art projects revolving around Internet radio
- Can it has be moar interactive Flash tiems?
- Podcast with
direwolf505 
kazukiferret and 
ethanblackNew art soon, maybe, I don't know.
Overtime BLAH!! D<
Posted 15 years agoHere's something for you to laugh at:
I swear every other week someone in in the Graphics department is losing a family member and having to go to a funeral. And guess who's gotta work overtime to fill in for 'em? You guessed it -- ME. That's why I've got little-to-no free time and why I'm bumfuck tired today, and probably will be so all week =_=
If it keeps up at this pace, pretty soon they're gonna run out of family o_o
I swear every other week someone in in the Graphics department is losing a family member and having to go to a funeral. And guess who's gotta work overtime to fill in for 'em? You guessed it -- ME. That's why I've got little-to-no free time and why I'm bumfuck tired today, and probably will be so all week =_=
If it keeps up at this pace, pretty soon they're gonna run out of family o_o
AM I THE ONLY ONE!?!?!?!?!
Posted 15 years agoSeriously. I'm getting tired of DeviantART pages trying to open Adobe PDF Reader. I don't know why this keeps happening, and I don't want to get a virus from it. Customer service is of absolutely ZERO help because it happens at random and the issue can't be re-created by any single link. It HAS to be their banner advertisements, because that is the only page element that loads at random.
Is it only me, or is ANYONE else out there having the same issue? Dx
Is it only me, or is ANYONE else out there having the same issue? Dx
Re-Laptoped Again.
Posted 15 years agoSo I had to start over with the Windows XP installer for the 1581753833926192835th time again on my laptop. This means it'll be a while before I finish any pieces. All my programs need re-installing, and I haven't got much time to complete such a daunting task with work and everything. So maybe by Thursday or Friday I'll have the completed version of that latest upload finished.
By the way, 'eyes open' won by a landslide x3 Expect to see sultry gazes and toe-licking very soon xP
By the way, 'eyes open' won by a landslide x3 Expect to see sultry gazes and toe-licking very soon xP
UPDATE: Downhill Slide or Uphill Battle?
Posted 15 years agoFound out the HARD way you gotta have Internet in order to submit resumes and applications these days, so I'm back with my own connection at the house here for the time being. We still have all the other utilites (electricity, water, phone)--at least for now.
All the job and apartment searching continues, and no calls back from either as of yet. I'm about to broaden my geographical region of interest in both if I don't start hearing things back from people soon.
The living situation here is getting rough. I'll spare you most of the details, but do know that food is getting short and heating is almost nonexistant due to how much it costs, even though temperatures have gotten below freezing every night. It's kinda not my problem anymore, so meh. I'll get by.
I've been trying to do a few pieces of art here and there, but the inspiration just isn't coming. That and my cold/numb fingers kinda don't want to work right anymore (lol). I've also been spending most of my time searching for jobs and apartments, as well as assisting with applications for food stamps and other forms of aid. Well, at least my car is totally mine now. XD
Hope everyone had a good holiday and junk. If anyone has extra warm air, please upload it someplace so that I may download it here. XDDD
BIG THANKS to all those who added me to Watch during my little hiatus
- SCH
All the job and apartment searching continues, and no calls back from either as of yet. I'm about to broaden my geographical region of interest in both if I don't start hearing things back from people soon.
The living situation here is getting rough. I'll spare you most of the details, but do know that food is getting short and heating is almost nonexistant due to how much it costs, even though temperatures have gotten below freezing every night. It's kinda not my problem anymore, so meh. I'll get by.
I've been trying to do a few pieces of art here and there, but the inspiration just isn't coming. That and my cold/numb fingers kinda don't want to work right anymore (lol). I've also been spending most of my time searching for jobs and apartments, as well as assisting with applications for food stamps and other forms of aid. Well, at least my car is totally mine now. XD
Hope everyone had a good holiday and junk. If anyone has extra warm air, please upload it someplace so that I may download it here. XDDD
BIG THANKS to all those who added me to Watch during my little hiatus
- SCH
And Everything Falls Apart...
Posted 15 years agoBEFORE YOU READ, please DO keep me on +Watch because the chances of my return are pretty high once I get a job and place of my own. But here's the short of it. I'm gonna be gone for an indefinite period of time while I reorganize my life and transition to living on my own.
Long version:
For those of you who don't know, my dad had a moderate stroke back in October. The medical people say he can't work for another four months. That's fine and everything because he was approved for Medicaid, so no medical bills to pay. However, we aren't exactly debt-free, and with no income, payments on bills are becoming late and piling up and...... you get the picture. I really don't see Social Security doing jack to help us.
I graduated college and now have a Bachelor of Arts. Hooray that'll get me (hopefully) a decent job somewhere. Well the problem is that there's the possibility I have to cut this break from the world short. I may have a few days to get my ass out of my parents' residence and get a job of my own/apartment immediately for fear of creditors starting the repossession process in the next week or so. Yes, they started calling today with some very threatening remarks. I don't want MY computers and stuff taken away by the government and/or some private collection agency. And it's all thanks to Discover card and about $20,000 or so worth of debt left over from recovery from Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav.
At any rate, I have no clue when I'll be back online. Hopefully within a month but perhaps longer. I don't know yet because I don't know how this situation will turn out.
I'll be online for a few hours today (Dec. 26th), but I have to begin packing my things to (bare minimum) store them elsewhere until I can find an apartment/job that pays more than $5 an hour.
While I deeply appreciate the generous offers, I'm also NOT asking for donations or anything of the sort for multiple reasons:
A) I have enough money in MY personal bank account already (in the thousands). My parents refuse to accept anything from me for fear of it being illegal since they are applying for Social Security benefits.
B) I do not have a PayPal or any such electronic money transfer system due to security reasons and a bank that refuses to allow me to open three accounts.
C) My permanent mailing address isn't permanent anymore. I will be moving, and I have no clue where to as of yet.
That's about all I can think of that needs explaining. Merry Fucking Christmas to me, lol.
- SCH
Long version:
For those of you who don't know, my dad had a moderate stroke back in October. The medical people say he can't work for another four months. That's fine and everything because he was approved for Medicaid, so no medical bills to pay. However, we aren't exactly debt-free, and with no income, payments on bills are becoming late and piling up and...... you get the picture. I really don't see Social Security doing jack to help us.
I graduated college and now have a Bachelor of Arts. Hooray that'll get me (hopefully) a decent job somewhere. Well the problem is that there's the possibility I have to cut this break from the world short. I may have a few days to get my ass out of my parents' residence and get a job of my own/apartment immediately for fear of creditors starting the repossession process in the next week or so. Yes, they started calling today with some very threatening remarks. I don't want MY computers and stuff taken away by the government and/or some private collection agency. And it's all thanks to Discover card and about $20,000 or so worth of debt left over from recovery from Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav.
At any rate, I have no clue when I'll be back online. Hopefully within a month but perhaps longer. I don't know yet because I don't know how this situation will turn out.
I'll be online for a few hours today (Dec. 26th), but I have to begin packing my things to (bare minimum) store them elsewhere until I can find an apartment/job that pays more than $5 an hour.
While I deeply appreciate the generous offers, I'm also NOT asking for donations or anything of the sort for multiple reasons:
A) I have enough money in MY personal bank account already (in the thousands). My parents refuse to accept anything from me for fear of it being illegal since they are applying for Social Security benefits.
B) I do not have a PayPal or any such electronic money transfer system due to security reasons and a bank that refuses to allow me to open three accounts.
C) My permanent mailing address isn't permanent anymore. I will be moving, and I have no clue where to as of yet.
That's about all I can think of that needs explaining. Merry Fucking Christmas to me, lol.
- SCH
Imjustognnachangethatthereagebox....
Posted 15 years ago*Goes to profile info page* I'm just gonna change that there Age box from 21 to 22 before slinking off into the daylight to do other things...
Also I blame lack of art on lack of inspiration and lack of willpower. My focus has been on other projects the past weeks. Possibly expect something Xmas-themed within the next few days IF AND ONLY IF my stupid muse gets off of this music-library-organizing kick it's on right now UGH DX
That is all... merry (murry?) XMass to everyone, and may the massiveness of X not overtake you during this holiday season.
Also I blame lack of art on lack of inspiration and lack of willpower. My focus has been on other projects the past weeks. Possibly expect something Xmas-themed within the next few days IF AND ONLY IF my stupid muse gets off of this music-library-organizing kick it's on right now UGH DX
That is all... merry (murry?) XMass to everyone, and may the massiveness of X not overtake you during this holiday season.
The Art Drought Hath Ended.... Hopefully
Posted 16 years agoSo yeah between being busy with college and everything I drew the past few weeks looking like crap (until yesterday), I think I can officially say you can expect to see an update from me within the next couple days!
Thanks for hangin in there guys
EDIT: Since FA went down (again)... I focused more on my studying for my finals... probably a good thing. However, the problem is that I didn't work on anything during the outage, so I have no new art to up. At least not until my finals are over FOREVER... tomorrow at 3PM.
I'll have a BA in my hot little hands people. Yaaay.
- SCH
Thanks for hangin in there guys
EDIT: Since FA went down (again)... I focused more on my studying for my finals... probably a good thing. However, the problem is that I didn't work on anything during the outage, so I have no new art to up. At least not until my finals are over FOREVER... tomorrow at 3PM.
I'll have a BA in my hot little hands people. Yaaay.
- SCH
Peeling Bananas and Potatoes.
Posted 16 years agoSince the weather forecasters don't know what the hell they're doing, let's just push that last journal about the failure that was Hurricane Ida off the front page, shall we?
Oh yeah, the title is also a non-sequitur.
So let's get down to brass-tacks and nails. I've been curious lately to know what exactly people like about the works I produce. What makes people keep coming back for more? Well obviously there's the adult content. But other than that, what in terms of style, form, structure, design and personality do people like so much?
For one, let me make it absolutely clear that I AM NOT COMPLAINING, DIREWOLF!!!!! D< It's like a survey, but more open-ended. Gimme answers, and I'll give you chin-scratches and "Hrmmmm"s in return. No, I will NOT give you herms, nor will I give you germs. Jesus people....
So that's it. My art, your opinions: GO! If you'll excuse me, I must tend to my latest film project, "The Incredible Sulk vs. The Great Wall of China." I'll give you a hint at how it ends: the Sulk Slash attack does absolutely nothing. The wall remains at the end of the film. Oh yeah, did I mention it's only 42 seconds long?
Oh yeah, the title is also a non-sequitur.
So let's get down to brass-tacks and nails. I've been curious lately to know what exactly people like about the works I produce. What makes people keep coming back for more? Well obviously there's the adult content. But other than that, what in terms of style, form, structure, design and personality do people like so much?
For one, let me make it absolutely clear that I AM NOT COMPLAINING, DIREWOLF!!!!! D< It's like a survey, but more open-ended. Gimme answers, and I'll give you chin-scratches and "Hrmmmm"s in return. No, I will NOT give you herms, nor will I give you germs. Jesus people....
So that's it. My art, your opinions: GO! If you'll excuse me, I must tend to my latest film project, "The Incredible Sulk vs. The Great Wall of China." I'll give you a hint at how it ends: the Sulk Slash attack does absolutely nothing. The wall remains at the end of the film. Oh yeah, did I mention it's only 42 seconds long?
What-The-Fuckery, Nature Style [Beware Of Rant]
Posted 16 years agoEDIT 11/9: Storm's almost gone. Wasn't anything major, at least not around here. Bullet-dodging is so delicious.
Just when I think I got this semester by the ass and that I've totally made karma my bitch-lover, a hurricane goes and threatens to pound the shit out of my state TOMORROW. Seriously? A fucking hurricane in NOVEMBER?!?!? What the fuck has Nature been smoking? Must be the World's Most Powerful Weed is all I can say. This just boggles my brain. I don't think there has EVER been a hurricane recorded during the onset of motherfucking WINTER. Seriously, this makes absolutely no sense.
But at any rate, if I go offline for a long time it's because I lost electricity/Internet... you people should know the drill by now. I count this as just one last attempt at shattering my nerves and tolerance levels. My dad is still not out of the hospital yet, and here we all are, having to prepare for Katrina Part Three unless the cold fronts and junk can dissipate it.
All I can say at this point is that NOTHING happening around me makes any logical sense at all anymore. I cannot name one thing. This has completely blown all logic in epic proportions of massive failure.
Way to epically fail there, Nature. D<
Just when I think I got this semester by the ass and that I've totally made karma my bitch-lover, a hurricane goes and threatens to pound the shit out of my state TOMORROW. Seriously? A fucking hurricane in NOVEMBER?!?!? What the fuck has Nature been smoking? Must be the World's Most Powerful Weed is all I can say. This just boggles my brain. I don't think there has EVER been a hurricane recorded during the onset of motherfucking WINTER. Seriously, this makes absolutely no sense.
But at any rate, if I go offline for a long time it's because I lost electricity/Internet... you people should know the drill by now. I count this as just one last attempt at shattering my nerves and tolerance levels. My dad is still not out of the hospital yet, and here we all are, having to prepare for Katrina Part Three unless the cold fronts and junk can dissipate it.
All I can say at this point is that NOTHING happening around me makes any logical sense at all anymore. I cannot name one thing. This has completely blown all logic in epic proportions of massive failure.
Way to epically fail there, Nature. D<
It Has Recently Been Brought to My Attention...
Posted 16 years agoTHIS IS NOT AN EMO RANT. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN UNWATCH. This is me getting something straight with a few people who need to be informed. If this doesn't pertain to you, just ignore it and move on.
SYNOPSIS: Information about me... I used to be ridiculously emo for real, but not anymore. And a few people out there don't/refuse to realize this fact. This journal is mainly to inform them that I've changed.
It's been brought to my attention that the problems I once had still remains an issue with a select few individuals out there. More specifically, I was under a heap of stress two years ago and couldn't really control it, and this perception of me still seems to be floating around out there somewhere. I'd like to officially announce that I am not under this massive amount of stress anymore, and haven't been since 2007. I was emo back then, but I am quite the opposite now. I have become completely incapable of worrying about anything.
Proof of this lies in the fact that my father had a minor stroke on the 31st of October. I did not react to the situation at all. Even the emergency crews were acting panicked and hurriedly to get him as close to immediate treatment as possible. I was just physically incapable of worrying at all. I almost feel like a jerk for not caring.
Some of you know exactly what I'm referring to, and I thank you for sticking through that period of my life where I completely lost all control. Others have accepted my apologies and moved on. A select few are still parading around with this outdated view of me behind my back, still holding a grudge. Again, I'm sorry if I caused anyone pain, but those days are LONG over with. Can we all just move on with our lives and forget it ever happened?
- SCH
SYNOPSIS: Information about me... I used to be ridiculously emo for real, but not anymore. And a few people out there don't/refuse to realize this fact. This journal is mainly to inform them that I've changed.
It's been brought to my attention that the problems I once had still remains an issue with a select few individuals out there. More specifically, I was under a heap of stress two years ago and couldn't really control it, and this perception of me still seems to be floating around out there somewhere. I'd like to officially announce that I am not under this massive amount of stress anymore, and haven't been since 2007. I was emo back then, but I am quite the opposite now. I have become completely incapable of worrying about anything.
Proof of this lies in the fact that my father had a minor stroke on the 31st of October. I did not react to the situation at all. Even the emergency crews were acting panicked and hurriedly to get him as close to immediate treatment as possible. I was just physically incapable of worrying at all. I almost feel like a jerk for not caring.
Some of you know exactly what I'm referring to, and I thank you for sticking through that period of my life where I completely lost all control. Others have accepted my apologies and moved on. A select few are still parading around with this outdated view of me behind my back, still holding a grudge. Again, I'm sorry if I caused anyone pain, but those days are LONG over with. Can we all just move on with our lives and forget it ever happened?
- SCH
HELLO BOYS... I'M BAAAA-AAAAACK!
Posted 16 years agoIt's been a long week. It's been bloody fucking hell on me. But guess what? I'M DONE WITH MY THESIS!!!!
What does this mean in relation to you? It means you get to see art from me again! It means I won't be so busy I have to hole up in a room and not see the light of day for a week anymore!
It means... I'm one step closer... a HUGE step closer... to getting a degree!
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR BEING PATIENT WITH ME! I <3 YOU GUYS!!!! 8D
What does this mean in relation to you? It means you get to see art from me again! It means I won't be so busy I have to hole up in a room and not see the light of day for a week anymore!
It means... I'm one step closer... a HUGE step closer... to getting a degree!
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR BEING PATIENT WITH ME! I <3 YOU GUYS!!!! 8D
