FA+
Shop
No Subject
Posted 9 years ago*bang head on desk*repeat*repeat*repeat*
Ugh. Why does learning have to be so damned difficult? Requires all this 'practice' and 'study' and... Why can't it be like rebuilding an engine. Just read the manual, pay attention to the clearances, and whamo! As Clarkson would say 'POOWWWEEEERRRRR!!'
Stay tuned. More head trauma to follow.
Ugh. Why does learning have to be so damned difficult? Requires all this 'practice' and 'study' and... Why can't it be like rebuilding an engine. Just read the manual, pay attention to the clearances, and whamo! As Clarkson would say 'POOWWWEEEERRRRR!!'
Stay tuned. More head trauma to follow.
Prolly not going to <insert grossly overpopulated furcon>
Posted 9 years agoGod...or in my case Flying Spaghetti Monster...when did we all grow up?
It just feels weird. I mean, when did I start making decisions based on foreseeable financial projections and working out things like "budgets" and "needs/vs/wants"? I mean, did I just become an adult one day and nobody told me? This is totally weird.
I thought about this quite a bit this morning reading a post by an actual artist on here (not some talentless hack with a tablet like me). He was commenting on how he was going to be missing Anthrocon this year for...various reasons...and I just started thinking.
To be honest, I'm not really planning on hitting AC this year, and if I do, it'll be for a day just to...which brought me to another question...why would I be going to AC this year. It's gotten horridly expensive, I don't much enjoy the atmosphere, it's noisy..tho it always was... and it honestly doesn't feel as friendly as it used to. it seems like in recent years, all the luvy-duvy welcome that we used to feel in Pittsburgh has kinda worn off. Like the city's finally gotten over themselves and said "you know what, these people are weird." And not like we've done much as a fandom to help ourselves.
Which kinda brings me to another point. I've noticed myself judging people for their actions like my Fox News addicted grandma. Of course (i hope) not as blunt faced and tactless, but i digress. I mean, maybe it's justified, maybe not, but it seems like all the sudden I find myself saying "these younger/newer people are destructive" or "All anyone seems to want to do is get drunk and high and party" and...i mean, I can't say it's wrong, but I've also been around long enough to remember the legends of conFURence, which, let's be honest, was more like a fur kink sex party than a fuzzy wuzzy furry convention according to the stories I've come across.
So, what happened? did I go on some 5 year furry bender, then wake up one morning to coyote ugly and try to justify my actions by saying the younger generation is just irresponsible? I mean, I'm hardly a beacon of good decision making (I say as my phone rings to the tune of Sallie Mae calling me, probably for the first of 10 times today.) Or has something really changed?
So, about the title of this article. And here's were my 'new sensibilities' are coming into play. I think I'm gonna give up AC and try to focus my con energies on going places where I can meet people. You know, the 'small'-ish cons, around a thousand or so and under. I can remember when I used to do Anthrocon on a $200 budget for the weekend, but now it seems like I can't even secure a room for less than that. Maybe it's furry burnout, maybe it's disillusion, but I just don't' seem all that excited to drop a grand on a weekend where I'll be packed like a kipper in a sardine can and badgered around by overzealous security and a convention center more concerned about clicking overtime hours than giving people a good time.
Maybe my friends are right. Maybe I really have become 'Grandpa' Well, at least I can be a 'bad grandpa' :3
It just feels weird. I mean, when did I start making decisions based on foreseeable financial projections and working out things like "budgets" and "needs/vs/wants"? I mean, did I just become an adult one day and nobody told me? This is totally weird.
I thought about this quite a bit this morning reading a post by an actual artist on here (not some talentless hack with a tablet like me). He was commenting on how he was going to be missing Anthrocon this year for...various reasons...and I just started thinking.
To be honest, I'm not really planning on hitting AC this year, and if I do, it'll be for a day just to...which brought me to another question...why would I be going to AC this year. It's gotten horridly expensive, I don't much enjoy the atmosphere, it's noisy..tho it always was... and it honestly doesn't feel as friendly as it used to. it seems like in recent years, all the luvy-duvy welcome that we used to feel in Pittsburgh has kinda worn off. Like the city's finally gotten over themselves and said "you know what, these people are weird." And not like we've done much as a fandom to help ourselves.
Which kinda brings me to another point. I've noticed myself judging people for their actions like my Fox News addicted grandma. Of course (i hope) not as blunt faced and tactless, but i digress. I mean, maybe it's justified, maybe not, but it seems like all the sudden I find myself saying "these younger/newer people are destructive" or "All anyone seems to want to do is get drunk and high and party" and...i mean, I can't say it's wrong, but I've also been around long enough to remember the legends of conFURence, which, let's be honest, was more like a fur kink sex party than a fuzzy wuzzy furry convention according to the stories I've come across.
So, what happened? did I go on some 5 year furry bender, then wake up one morning to coyote ugly and try to justify my actions by saying the younger generation is just irresponsible? I mean, I'm hardly a beacon of good decision making (I say as my phone rings to the tune of Sallie Mae calling me, probably for the first of 10 times today.) Or has something really changed?
So, about the title of this article. And here's were my 'new sensibilities' are coming into play. I think I'm gonna give up AC and try to focus my con energies on going places where I can meet people. You know, the 'small'-ish cons, around a thousand or so and under. I can remember when I used to do Anthrocon on a $200 budget for the weekend, but now it seems like I can't even secure a room for less than that. Maybe it's furry burnout, maybe it's disillusion, but I just don't' seem all that excited to drop a grand on a weekend where I'll be packed like a kipper in a sardine can and badgered around by overzealous security and a convention center more concerned about clicking overtime hours than giving people a good time.
Maybe my friends are right. Maybe I really have become 'Grandpa' Well, at least I can be a 'bad grandpa' :3
First
Posted 14 years agoOkay, I'm curious if someone can please explain to me this annoying phenomenon. I've noticed quite often lately when looking at pictures that the very first comment under it is one word: "First" I don't get it. I really don't. I mean, what's so special about being the 'first' to post a comment on a picture? Does it make you more popufur? Does it increase your geeky furness by +1 or something? I'm asking not because I'm really pissed off about this, I mean, honestly, I comment so little that I really shouldn't care, but I do notice it happening a /lot/ and so I'm curious if it's something of a contest, or an idea or a race or what? I mean, to me, all being the 'first' to comment on a picture means is that you have no life and sit in front of the computer /all/ day on internet borrowed from mom and dad on a laptop they got you for Christmas. Does this make any sense? Maybe not. Who knows. I don't.
Anyhow, I'm just curious if someone can shine a little light on the subject.
Anyhow, I'm just curious if someone can shine a little light on the subject.
Cumishunz meh plz?
Posted 15 years agoOkay, so, I am currently looking for a job, as (stupid me) quit my job at the trucking company so I could go back to school, and then had an expensive adventure during MFM. So, I be lookin' to do works for peoples. I am only taking a couple at a time right now, but I will build a waiting list if there is enough interest.
Prices are roughly as follows
Inked sketch, 1 char: $10
Digital ink/flat color, 1 char: $15
More than that: we'll discuss
Additional chars: $5 per, up to 3
Badges: yeah, we'll discuss
Please contact me for interest.
Cumishunz
1) Wolf Shangs- Digital work, badge
2)
3)
Prices are roughly as follows
Inked sketch, 1 char: $10
Digital ink/flat color, 1 char: $15
More than that: we'll discuss
Additional chars: $5 per, up to 3
Badges: yeah, we'll discuss
Please contact me for interest.
Cumishunz
1) Wolf Shangs- Digital work, badge
2)
3)
Commission Work
Posted 15 years agoOkay, so I'm curious and trying to gauge interest in my work, because lots of people seem to like it, but i'm not sure.
So, Out of curiosity, who out there would be interested in giving me money to draw them stuffs? Real interest too, not just "yeah, i would, if I could."
Nobody has to commit to anything, i'm just seeing if anyone's interested. Most of teh time, i just draw stuff for people for free, because I'm not sure enough of myself to actually let people give me money for stuffs.
So, Out of curiosity, who out there would be interested in giving me money to draw them stuffs? Real interest too, not just "yeah, i would, if I could."
Nobody has to commit to anything, i'm just seeing if anyone's interested. Most of teh time, i just draw stuff for people for free, because I'm not sure enough of myself to actually let people give me money for stuffs.
Going to AC
Posted 15 years agoStolen from TimothyFrizby Who stole it from ebonyleopard
• Where are you staying?
Omni
• How long are you going?
Um...When I get there to when I leave
• Who will you be with?
TimothyFrizby, Xzion, and a couple other furiends.
• What is your gender?
Male
• How old are you?
25
• How tall are you?
Average
• Do you have an artist table?
eh, no
• Do you do trades?
Sometimes
• Do you do free art?
Sometimes. Usually when others want me to do them artings
• Do you do commissions?
Seldom, but if ya really wanna, just beg me, I'll probably draw something for free.
• Do you have prints/ CDs ?
Er, no.
• How can I find you?
Look for the redhead with long hair in a cheap fedora knockoff and suade vest who looks like they just got home from a Safari. That, or the guy running around in girls' jogging shorts and a girls' shirt with a pawprint tattooed in his lower back. Either one will be the same person
• Can I touch you?
Anywhere but there.
• Can I talk to you?
Yeah, just don't expect to have my undivided attention
• Can I buy you lots of drinks?
One's fine. Two if I'm feeling real good. Beyond that, I just get sick and pass out. And NO i do not wanna pass out, Especially at a furry con.
• Can I give you lots of money?
Pleeeeeze!!
• Can I hang out with you?
So long as you don't mind 'hanging' in one place while I doodle for hours on end
• Can I hug or snuggle with you?
So long as you've showered in the last 24 hours
• Are you nice?
No, I'm a tramp and a smartass. Somehow people like me, I still haven't figured that out
• Are you cliquey?
Nah, I'll talk to anybody or anything. I mean literally, I've caught myself conversing with cars.
• Can I stalk you?
Talk to my bodyguard. he's the one with the long blond hair and beard who looks like he's got a machete hidden somewhere on his body...because he probably does.
• Do you like parties?
Yes, so long as there is not drama, drug usage, loud music, or orgies.
• Where are you staying?
Omni
• How long are you going?
Um...When I get there to when I leave
• Who will you be with?
TimothyFrizby, Xzion, and a couple other furiends.
• What is your gender?
Male
• How old are you?
25
• How tall are you?
Average
• Do you have an artist table?
eh, no
• Do you do trades?
Sometimes
• Do you do free art?
Sometimes. Usually when others want me to do them artings
• Do you do commissions?
Seldom, but if ya really wanna, just beg me, I'll probably draw something for free.
• Do you have prints/ CDs ?
Er, no.
• How can I find you?
Look for the redhead with long hair in a cheap fedora knockoff and suade vest who looks like they just got home from a Safari. That, or the guy running around in girls' jogging shorts and a girls' shirt with a pawprint tattooed in his lower back. Either one will be the same person
• Can I touch you?
Anywhere but there.
• Can I talk to you?
Yeah, just don't expect to have my undivided attention
• Can I buy you lots of drinks?
One's fine. Two if I'm feeling real good. Beyond that, I just get sick and pass out. And NO i do not wanna pass out, Especially at a furry con.
• Can I give you lots of money?
Pleeeeeze!!
• Can I hang out with you?
So long as you don't mind 'hanging' in one place while I doodle for hours on end
• Can I hug or snuggle with you?
So long as you've showered in the last 24 hours
• Are you nice?
No, I'm a tramp and a smartass. Somehow people like me, I still haven't figured that out
• Are you cliquey?
Nah, I'll talk to anybody or anything. I mean literally, I've caught myself conversing with cars.
• Can I stalk you?
Talk to my bodyguard. he's the one with the long blond hair and beard who looks like he's got a machete hidden somewhere on his body...because he probably does.
• Do you like parties?
Yes, so long as there is not drama, drug usage, loud music, or orgies.
Commissions
Posted 16 years agoOkay, so, here this goes...
As it is right now, I haven't really taken much for commissions out of my own fears and self doubt, so I figured I'd post here to see if anybody'd actually be interested in having a drawing done by the crazy Dormouse.
This is what I'm shooting for to start with:
Single Character Inked on Bristol: $10
Additional Characters: $5
with a total limit (for now) of three characters (just because I'd overwhelm myself and never finish it.)
Color will come later, as I get more comfortable with this. I just want to know if anybody'd be interested.
These are some examples of the kinds of work I'd be looking to do:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1784139/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1784111/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1784124/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1784119/
As it is right now, I haven't really taken much for commissions out of my own fears and self doubt, so I figured I'd post here to see if anybody'd actually be interested in having a drawing done by the crazy Dormouse.
This is what I'm shooting for to start with:
Single Character Inked on Bristol: $10
Additional Characters: $5
with a total limit (for now) of three characters (just because I'd overwhelm myself and never finish it.)
Color will come later, as I get more comfortable with this. I just want to know if anybody'd be interested.
These are some examples of the kinds of work I'd be looking to do:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1784139/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1784111/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1784124/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/1784119/
