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Please check out this short film I worked on
Posted 5 months agoHey you! I worked on a 5 minute short film on a important topic that I'd appreciate it if you checked it out called Emergency Plan and if you like it please share it with someone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTVZ8Jr5eA0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTVZ8Jr5eA0
Disability Pride Month and E Vet Visit
Posted 3 years agoHey all,
This is going to be short, cause I’m feeling a bit too drained to do much. Things are very rough but, I wanted to get something up while I prepare for my night meds to kick in.
So the NYC trip wasn’t meant to be… Deep down I knew it wasn’t going to be a go since basic needs are hard enough right now and summer price jumps really hit our area hard. I’m still pretty bummed though cause the disabled film community has in a short time given me a feeling of belonging furry couldn’t even do in a short time. I was looking forward to meeting the folks that I got my first professional credit with that I could have discussed goals with and learned a bit more of how to move forward in my career. We don’t really have a disabled community anywhere near me down here that has that same sort of community. It also would have been the first actually safe feeling gathering I as a high risk person could have gone to, also would have been my first trip there and timely enough it would have been during Disability Pride Month.
I did get over my recording anxiety and auditioned for a podcast with fun writing recently. Though I don’t know my chances of becoming cast I really enjoyed the experience, it was a fun script and if I don’t get to work on the podcast I hope it might potentially lead to getting called in for more opportunities cause I was having a good time and I vibed with the characters. I haven’t heard back yet and I don’t know if I will but, I had fun and I think recording things will be easier from here on out so I might be able to start recording some things.
I’ve also made some nice progress with my riding, I finally figured out how to keep a consistent pace on Dollar and kinda refigured out some movements that I hadn’t been able to do since the seizure. Some positives in a time I’m having to count them.
Anyways when it rains it pours lately so while I ended June pretty productive and did some things for Art Fight and started sewing some clothing items I need both to make and sell; the social climate around my household’s only gotten worse with current events and my mental health hasn’t been great.
This past week we had to take Mattie to the emergency vet and she was diagnosed with colitis due to my grandparents violating boundaries and sneaking her food. She is doing 100% better now though snubbed her dry food after being on medicated food the past couple days and that’s not financially sustainable on our budget so hopefully we’ll work it out as well as a means to get away from this place. We really can’t feasibly go on in this environment and one of the most upsetting things of the waiting period to find out how she was doing I don’t feel like just sharing here.
If you’d like to contribute toward her recovery I do have a Ko-fi and Patreon that I’m working on fleshing out.with rewards and just content posts in general.
Ko-fi
Patreon
Oh also if you need some new earplugs whether you’re a musician, have sensory issues, work somewhere loud or go to concerts. Thanks to my sassy tweet at eargasm -after they popped into a conversation I was in on twitter mentioning I’ve been using their products since year 1 I’m now a ear ambassador so with CCREATURE10 you can get a 10% discount and I get a small commission. They’re high quality, stylish, most importantly not exploiting disabled people like other brands and have a nice keychain travel case so you can keep them with you at all times. My set I’ve had 7yrs are pretty comfortable and most importantly don’t distort important sounds like voices during wears and they’ve bound to have only improved since then.
Anyways I’m going to go to bed and hope I’ll have some energy back soon to be able to make some informative art for Disability Pride Month cause there is a lot people just don’t know that has really made many already very isolated individuals feel even more isolated, myself included. I also just have some things in the works for more representation in general as well. I’ve had a official Disability Pride Month statement planned but this ain’t it.
This is probably very messy and unstructured but, I’m very very drained right now and looking forward to going to the farm tomorrow clean some buckets, pet some horses, ride for my day of peace.
This is going to be short, cause I’m feeling a bit too drained to do much. Things are very rough but, I wanted to get something up while I prepare for my night meds to kick in.
So the NYC trip wasn’t meant to be… Deep down I knew it wasn’t going to be a go since basic needs are hard enough right now and summer price jumps really hit our area hard. I’m still pretty bummed though cause the disabled film community has in a short time given me a feeling of belonging furry couldn’t even do in a short time. I was looking forward to meeting the folks that I got my first professional credit with that I could have discussed goals with and learned a bit more of how to move forward in my career. We don’t really have a disabled community anywhere near me down here that has that same sort of community. It also would have been the first actually safe feeling gathering I as a high risk person could have gone to, also would have been my first trip there and timely enough it would have been during Disability Pride Month.
I did get over my recording anxiety and auditioned for a podcast with fun writing recently. Though I don’t know my chances of becoming cast I really enjoyed the experience, it was a fun script and if I don’t get to work on the podcast I hope it might potentially lead to getting called in for more opportunities cause I was having a good time and I vibed with the characters. I haven’t heard back yet and I don’t know if I will but, I had fun and I think recording things will be easier from here on out so I might be able to start recording some things.
I’ve also made some nice progress with my riding, I finally figured out how to keep a consistent pace on Dollar and kinda refigured out some movements that I hadn’t been able to do since the seizure. Some positives in a time I’m having to count them.
Anyways when it rains it pours lately so while I ended June pretty productive and did some things for Art Fight and started sewing some clothing items I need both to make and sell; the social climate around my household’s only gotten worse with current events and my mental health hasn’t been great.
This past week we had to take Mattie to the emergency vet and she was diagnosed with colitis due to my grandparents violating boundaries and sneaking her food. She is doing 100% better now though snubbed her dry food after being on medicated food the past couple days and that’s not financially sustainable on our budget so hopefully we’ll work it out as well as a means to get away from this place. We really can’t feasibly go on in this environment and one of the most upsetting things of the waiting period to find out how she was doing I don’t feel like just sharing here.
If you’d like to contribute toward her recovery I do have a Ko-fi and Patreon that I’m working on fleshing out.with rewards and just content posts in general.
Ko-fi
Patreon
Oh also if you need some new earplugs whether you’re a musician, have sensory issues, work somewhere loud or go to concerts. Thanks to my sassy tweet at eargasm -after they popped into a conversation I was in on twitter mentioning I’ve been using their products since year 1 I’m now a ear ambassador so with CCREATURE10 you can get a 10% discount and I get a small commission. They’re high quality, stylish, most importantly not exploiting disabled people like other brands and have a nice keychain travel case so you can keep them with you at all times. My set I’ve had 7yrs are pretty comfortable and most importantly don’t distort important sounds like voices during wears and they’ve bound to have only improved since then.
Anyways I’m going to go to bed and hope I’ll have some energy back soon to be able to make some informative art for Disability Pride Month cause there is a lot people just don’t know that has really made many already very isolated individuals feel even more isolated, myself included. I also just have some things in the works for more representation in general as well. I’ve had a official Disability Pride Month statement planned but this ain’t it.
This is probably very messy and unstructured but, I’m very very drained right now and looking forward to going to the farm tomorrow clean some buckets, pet some horses, ride for my day of peace.
I WORKED ON A FILM!
Posted 3 years agoHey all,
Not sure of what all to say, alot has happened and I’ve been living a weird paradox of being the happiest and most comfortable in my own skin in my entire life while simultaneously being the most depressed and burnt out I’ve been since High School. I think I’m going to alternate good and bad news in the next couple paragraphs and try to give some kind of update since I haven’t really been able to say much for a while and with my site down at the moment I’m not quite sure of how to invite y’all to join my mailing list either. Anyways… I have some Pride themed YCH’s available on my Ko-fi
First off biggest news of the year in my opinion I WORKED ON MY FIRST MOTION PICTURE!!! That’s right I have my first professional credit in the film industry. Thanks to a actor friend I reached out to on insta in 2020 and a little luck I went from feeling like giving up, just utterly discouraged about money and not really getting where I wanted to be professionally to my first credit as a graphic designer and working with some incredible people. Our film is called Pandora and it’s a 5 minute superhero film with a 80% disabled cast and crew, filmed almost completely online with a crew in India, LA and NY. We all came together and in the stretch of a week wrote, shot, edited, and made a poster for Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Despite having a seizure literally the day before production started and experiencing intense brain fog I persevered and proved a lot to myself while also with this sense of duty to my team created my first movie poster and some awesome art. I tell ya while it was brutal I can’t wait for the next opportunity to work on a film. Our film ended up a finalist for best awareness campaign and was screened in LA and will be screened in LA next month as well as at a few other Academy Accredited festivals. It fills me with a unbelievable amount of excitement knowing that my art will be viewed in such a way alongside a really entertaining film. My team also made me feel really well valid, I could tell the entire cast loved the promo artwork I’d put together for them, many thanked me on their posts, some in DMs. I felt like I’m on the right path. I’ve managed to connect with a community I didn’t even really know existed till I took my first acting classes last year and I only hope to get to go this strong diverse community in the future as a creator.
As state above however, yeah I had a seizure. With the pandemic my grandma’s behavior has gotten significantly worse and the environment I live in is not safe for Mattie or I. It’s all been taking a massive toll on my health. The stress from her narcissistic behavior triggered a seizure, not just one tho, I’ve had about 2 additional ones since April however my meds are partially blocking them so while I can’t say my version of Haley’s comet is over for me I can say meds help, so we just need to do some dose adjusting, hopefully Duke’s finally gotten neurology working smoothly again. However the big one that happened in April was particularly scary and we’re really thankful my meds kicked in. I was actually on horseback when it hit, though Dollar(My lesson horse) seemed to know something was up so we were right by the mounting block when my trainer came over and helped me to safety.
Back to good news I have officially been a equestrian for a year and a half and it’s genuinely the best decision I’ve ever made in my life. I have found some of the most supportive people a person could ask for and getting to interact with these wonderful animals has been magical for my mental health and self confidence. I’m constantly seeking knowledge on how to improve and between my trainers and the lessons equines teach on their own I’m always learning something new. I haven’t found anything I really dislike yet, there are just challenges I haven’t quite figured out yet. I’ve also found a heavy interest in the western discipline of reining though I’d like to dip my toes in everything I can including English disciplines. I have found my sport and as I’ve also been doing chores for my lessons I have felt this growing desire to pursue work around horses one of these days. I genuinely have been loving every moment especially as I’ve come to learn every horse at the farm’s personalities and names. I enjoy the hard work and the laughs the horses bring.
I’ve apparently become one of the best riders at the barn as well. Doing everything I can to improve off horse and being really receptive to what Dollar has taught me I have bonded quite closely with him and apparently I’m the only student he listens to on the days he’s being stubborn. Fellow students confirmed that at the Christmas party too cause I saw some cringes mentioning him lol! (He’s very good at humbling riders with a sort of no nonsense way about him)
There’s also this Arabian that’s been at the barn about the same amount of time I have been that has grown quite attached to me. We have a bit of a ‘horse girl movie’ stereotype type bond going lol! She lights up when she sees me and is really protective of me. Like a couple weeks ago I was cleaning buckets and her stall neighbor Aria was in a bad mood. Well I went in on my guard and I look over and I see her in the back of her stall with murder ears and as I’m trying to get a gauge for her overall body language I see Kate glaring at her through the stall window with what could only be described as a ‘Don’t you fucking dare’ look to her. She really makes me feel loved. She also was the first horse I ever lunged and is really agreeable with groundwork.
In February 2021 I chipped my Ulna and Ulnar nerve in my sleep and lost majority of the use of my hand before we actually learned that. Things weren’t handled well. The ER didn’t X-ray and then Duke receptionists didn’t take a possible neuropathy seriously and so by the time I was seen it not only was a mystery but, was in bad shape. I worried for a bit that I’d never get my hand back. Thanks to barn chores and good observant OTs we solved the injury and while I’m still a long way off, my current phase of recovery is night and day compared to this time last year. I had switched to single reining because of it at the barn and now I switch back and forth between single and two handed neck reining tho I do enjoy single. I can lift about 15 lbs on a good day with the bad hand now as well and even snap sometimes though I’m not going to stop till I have a farmer’s grip. It’s had a lot of heavy rises and falls with bilateral carpal tunnel hitting me earlier this year aswell, slowing my recovery but, my OTs encourage me to play video games so I played Grand Theft Auto V to completion and then Red Dead Redemption 2 and I tell you I don’t know that I’ll ever recover from RDR2. It’s a incredible game with a incredible story and yeah it’s my favorite game and also in addition to being good PT/OT for my hand it’s also helped me study quality horsemanship off horse. A lot of how my form has improved has believe it or not come from playing the game and watching Arthur’s movements. They used Mocap on the horses and riders for realism so its a excellent way to study. The game has made me feel when I thought I’d grown numb and I relate heavily to Arthur Morgan in a way I haven’t related to a character in a long time. Safe to say RDR2 has been alot of what has been keeping me hanging on when the thread’s gotten thin.
Last year I also had the opportunity of taking part in 2 acting programs. The newly named AC3 and Queens Theatre’s Theatre For All program and honestly between them, equestrian sports, some supportive friends and introspection I had some breakthroughs for my identity. For the first time in my life I found community. I found some incredible people that didn’t make me feel like a burden, liked me for me and just genuinely seemed to care. They made sure no access needs I asked for were too much and they made me feel what it’s like to live in a world where accessibility isn’t a after thought. I tear up thinking about it. There were so many kind creative people that were dealing with the same struggles that I was able to laugh with and remove a weight I didn’t even know I was carrying. I was free in a way I never feel. I ended up having a severe migraine the last day of class when we were supposed to perform for everyone in the program and guests and couldn’t do it. They made sure in a way no one ever has that I understood it wasn’t my fault and that I wasn’t letting anyone down. Do you know how rare it is to suffer from chronic health issues and have people actually understand and reassure that you aren’t a burden? I learned improv, monologues, breathing techniques, how to relax, bodywork and I really came to know my body and soul in ways that made loving myself that much easier. I used to never take photos of myself outside fursuit or even look at myself in the mirror and now I do it and I like what I see. There are some other things that came alongside these that I’m not ready to talk about here but, I genuinely like myself now.
That confidence and self love really came in handy in the later months too cause my body ended up to borrow a meme back on it’s bullshit. All that inactivity in 2020 really messed me up my shoulder started dislocating all by itself and turns out that’s not supposed to happen. It also was doctor shy so it would fix itself and wouldn’t make the loud painful pops for them. Though I had myofascial tigger points so they knew something was going on. I got to feeling like Rasputin from the animated film Anastasia and honestly still use him as a analogy for my body. However as this bad news also turns good, I got referred to one doc cause of the pain that noticed I had some hypermobility and he referred me to a specialist and turns out I have a genetic connective tissue disorder, something in the realm of Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which in its simplest terms means I am very flexible but, also all my body’s bullshit can be explained, the eyes, migraines, leg, back, all likely come from or are otherwise explained by it but, there are no real treatments or cures other than strength training and managing the flares. However connective tissue is heavily effected by cortisol so I’ve had ALOT of flares and will till I figure out how to get out of my toxic environment. It’s good to finally be believed but, all the PTSD from being gaslit, abused and told it all was in my head has robbed me of the joy.
Not much left to share for this massive update but, I have ended up more than a little fixated on RDR2. I haven’t had a game impact me like that one in a long time if not ever. It’s sparked my creativity and desires to do fan art and fan fiction for the first time in years. I’m just generally more focused on my own stuff. Anyways, it and the rabbithole of historical fashion YouTube I’ve fallen down alongside the need for clothes has lead to me attempting to make a 1890s outfit, and I can’t deny it will be a partial cosplay and I get some good chuckles picturing doing my first show while cosplaying Arthur Morgan. Who knows might give me strength. However what I didn’t expect that has happened on this journey is I’ve kinda found some things that make me go I look good. I’m gaining a better idea of my personal style beyond grab a graphic tee and some shorts or chinos. So yeah I’ve been working on some sustainable clothing for equestrian ventures and they might become more regular clothing aswell cause it helps my confidence.
I hope to be wearing what I have that’s kinda history bounding to meet my EDFC team next month providing I can gather the money to travel to NYC for it. I quite desperately want to meet this incredible community I have only just scratched the surface of. Which is alongside my identity journeys why I’ve opened up for headshot commissions alongside some YCHs with more to come inspired by my own journey. Alongside some hats I’m going to make up to sell. I’d appreciate it if y’all would share the links around or consider throwing a couple dollars toward my goal. I haven’t left the house for any nonessentials since before the 2020 lockdown. This business trip is incredibly important to me. All these people are doing what I’ve been dreaming of and I need to meet and learn from this community that’s quickly becoming a sort of found family. Up till the recent price jump I was set to go up there but, without some help I’m not sure of if I’ll be able to do it.
https://ko-fi.com/coastalcreature#b.....ommissionModal
Anyways thanks for tuning in, my intentions are to complete these pride coms this month. Keep an eye out more will be going up as well that will be a bit more elaborate than what’s currently available.
Not sure of what all to say, alot has happened and I’ve been living a weird paradox of being the happiest and most comfortable in my own skin in my entire life while simultaneously being the most depressed and burnt out I’ve been since High School. I think I’m going to alternate good and bad news in the next couple paragraphs and try to give some kind of update since I haven’t really been able to say much for a while and with my site down at the moment I’m not quite sure of how to invite y’all to join my mailing list either. Anyways… I have some Pride themed YCH’s available on my Ko-fi
First off biggest news of the year in my opinion I WORKED ON MY FIRST MOTION PICTURE!!! That’s right I have my first professional credit in the film industry. Thanks to a actor friend I reached out to on insta in 2020 and a little luck I went from feeling like giving up, just utterly discouraged about money and not really getting where I wanted to be professionally to my first credit as a graphic designer and working with some incredible people. Our film is called Pandora and it’s a 5 minute superhero film with a 80% disabled cast and crew, filmed almost completely online with a crew in India, LA and NY. We all came together and in the stretch of a week wrote, shot, edited, and made a poster for Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Despite having a seizure literally the day before production started and experiencing intense brain fog I persevered and proved a lot to myself while also with this sense of duty to my team created my first movie poster and some awesome art. I tell ya while it was brutal I can’t wait for the next opportunity to work on a film. Our film ended up a finalist for best awareness campaign and was screened in LA and will be screened in LA next month as well as at a few other Academy Accredited festivals. It fills me with a unbelievable amount of excitement knowing that my art will be viewed in such a way alongside a really entertaining film. My team also made me feel really well valid, I could tell the entire cast loved the promo artwork I’d put together for them, many thanked me on their posts, some in DMs. I felt like I’m on the right path. I’ve managed to connect with a community I didn’t even really know existed till I took my first acting classes last year and I only hope to get to go this strong diverse community in the future as a creator.
As state above however, yeah I had a seizure. With the pandemic my grandma’s behavior has gotten significantly worse and the environment I live in is not safe for Mattie or I. It’s all been taking a massive toll on my health. The stress from her narcissistic behavior triggered a seizure, not just one tho, I’ve had about 2 additional ones since April however my meds are partially blocking them so while I can’t say my version of Haley’s comet is over for me I can say meds help, so we just need to do some dose adjusting, hopefully Duke’s finally gotten neurology working smoothly again. However the big one that happened in April was particularly scary and we’re really thankful my meds kicked in. I was actually on horseback when it hit, though Dollar(My lesson horse) seemed to know something was up so we were right by the mounting block when my trainer came over and helped me to safety.
Back to good news I have officially been a equestrian for a year and a half and it’s genuinely the best decision I’ve ever made in my life. I have found some of the most supportive people a person could ask for and getting to interact with these wonderful animals has been magical for my mental health and self confidence. I’m constantly seeking knowledge on how to improve and between my trainers and the lessons equines teach on their own I’m always learning something new. I haven’t found anything I really dislike yet, there are just challenges I haven’t quite figured out yet. I’ve also found a heavy interest in the western discipline of reining though I’d like to dip my toes in everything I can including English disciplines. I have found my sport and as I’ve also been doing chores for my lessons I have felt this growing desire to pursue work around horses one of these days. I genuinely have been loving every moment especially as I’ve come to learn every horse at the farm’s personalities and names. I enjoy the hard work and the laughs the horses bring.
I’ve apparently become one of the best riders at the barn as well. Doing everything I can to improve off horse and being really receptive to what Dollar has taught me I have bonded quite closely with him and apparently I’m the only student he listens to on the days he’s being stubborn. Fellow students confirmed that at the Christmas party too cause I saw some cringes mentioning him lol! (He’s very good at humbling riders with a sort of no nonsense way about him)
There’s also this Arabian that’s been at the barn about the same amount of time I have been that has grown quite attached to me. We have a bit of a ‘horse girl movie’ stereotype type bond going lol! She lights up when she sees me and is really protective of me. Like a couple weeks ago I was cleaning buckets and her stall neighbor Aria was in a bad mood. Well I went in on my guard and I look over and I see her in the back of her stall with murder ears and as I’m trying to get a gauge for her overall body language I see Kate glaring at her through the stall window with what could only be described as a ‘Don’t you fucking dare’ look to her. She really makes me feel loved. She also was the first horse I ever lunged and is really agreeable with groundwork.
In February 2021 I chipped my Ulna and Ulnar nerve in my sleep and lost majority of the use of my hand before we actually learned that. Things weren’t handled well. The ER didn’t X-ray and then Duke receptionists didn’t take a possible neuropathy seriously and so by the time I was seen it not only was a mystery but, was in bad shape. I worried for a bit that I’d never get my hand back. Thanks to barn chores and good observant OTs we solved the injury and while I’m still a long way off, my current phase of recovery is night and day compared to this time last year. I had switched to single reining because of it at the barn and now I switch back and forth between single and two handed neck reining tho I do enjoy single. I can lift about 15 lbs on a good day with the bad hand now as well and even snap sometimes though I’m not going to stop till I have a farmer’s grip. It’s had a lot of heavy rises and falls with bilateral carpal tunnel hitting me earlier this year aswell, slowing my recovery but, my OTs encourage me to play video games so I played Grand Theft Auto V to completion and then Red Dead Redemption 2 and I tell you I don’t know that I’ll ever recover from RDR2. It’s a incredible game with a incredible story and yeah it’s my favorite game and also in addition to being good PT/OT for my hand it’s also helped me study quality horsemanship off horse. A lot of how my form has improved has believe it or not come from playing the game and watching Arthur’s movements. They used Mocap on the horses and riders for realism so its a excellent way to study. The game has made me feel when I thought I’d grown numb and I relate heavily to Arthur Morgan in a way I haven’t related to a character in a long time. Safe to say RDR2 has been alot of what has been keeping me hanging on when the thread’s gotten thin.
Last year I also had the opportunity of taking part in 2 acting programs. The newly named AC3 and Queens Theatre’s Theatre For All program and honestly between them, equestrian sports, some supportive friends and introspection I had some breakthroughs for my identity. For the first time in my life I found community. I found some incredible people that didn’t make me feel like a burden, liked me for me and just genuinely seemed to care. They made sure no access needs I asked for were too much and they made me feel what it’s like to live in a world where accessibility isn’t a after thought. I tear up thinking about it. There were so many kind creative people that were dealing with the same struggles that I was able to laugh with and remove a weight I didn’t even know I was carrying. I was free in a way I never feel. I ended up having a severe migraine the last day of class when we were supposed to perform for everyone in the program and guests and couldn’t do it. They made sure in a way no one ever has that I understood it wasn’t my fault and that I wasn’t letting anyone down. Do you know how rare it is to suffer from chronic health issues and have people actually understand and reassure that you aren’t a burden? I learned improv, monologues, breathing techniques, how to relax, bodywork and I really came to know my body and soul in ways that made loving myself that much easier. I used to never take photos of myself outside fursuit or even look at myself in the mirror and now I do it and I like what I see. There are some other things that came alongside these that I’m not ready to talk about here but, I genuinely like myself now.
That confidence and self love really came in handy in the later months too cause my body ended up to borrow a meme back on it’s bullshit. All that inactivity in 2020 really messed me up my shoulder started dislocating all by itself and turns out that’s not supposed to happen. It also was doctor shy so it would fix itself and wouldn’t make the loud painful pops for them. Though I had myofascial tigger points so they knew something was going on. I got to feeling like Rasputin from the animated film Anastasia and honestly still use him as a analogy for my body. However as this bad news also turns good, I got referred to one doc cause of the pain that noticed I had some hypermobility and he referred me to a specialist and turns out I have a genetic connective tissue disorder, something in the realm of Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which in its simplest terms means I am very flexible but, also all my body’s bullshit can be explained, the eyes, migraines, leg, back, all likely come from or are otherwise explained by it but, there are no real treatments or cures other than strength training and managing the flares. However connective tissue is heavily effected by cortisol so I’ve had ALOT of flares and will till I figure out how to get out of my toxic environment. It’s good to finally be believed but, all the PTSD from being gaslit, abused and told it all was in my head has robbed me of the joy.
Not much left to share for this massive update but, I have ended up more than a little fixated on RDR2. I haven’t had a game impact me like that one in a long time if not ever. It’s sparked my creativity and desires to do fan art and fan fiction for the first time in years. I’m just generally more focused on my own stuff. Anyways, it and the rabbithole of historical fashion YouTube I’ve fallen down alongside the need for clothes has lead to me attempting to make a 1890s outfit, and I can’t deny it will be a partial cosplay and I get some good chuckles picturing doing my first show while cosplaying Arthur Morgan. Who knows might give me strength. However what I didn’t expect that has happened on this journey is I’ve kinda found some things that make me go I look good. I’m gaining a better idea of my personal style beyond grab a graphic tee and some shorts or chinos. So yeah I’ve been working on some sustainable clothing for equestrian ventures and they might become more regular clothing aswell cause it helps my confidence.
I hope to be wearing what I have that’s kinda history bounding to meet my EDFC team next month providing I can gather the money to travel to NYC for it. I quite desperately want to meet this incredible community I have only just scratched the surface of. Which is alongside my identity journeys why I’ve opened up for headshot commissions alongside some YCHs with more to come inspired by my own journey. Alongside some hats I’m going to make up to sell. I’d appreciate it if y’all would share the links around or consider throwing a couple dollars toward my goal. I haven’t left the house for any nonessentials since before the 2020 lockdown. This business trip is incredibly important to me. All these people are doing what I’ve been dreaming of and I need to meet and learn from this community that’s quickly becoming a sort of found family. Up till the recent price jump I was set to go up there but, without some help I’m not sure of if I’ll be able to do it.
https://ko-fi.com/coastalcreature#b.....ommissionModal
Anyways thanks for tuning in, my intentions are to complete these pride coms this month. Keep an eye out more will be going up as well that will be a bit more elaborate than what’s currently available.
Christmas List
Posted 4 years agoIt’s been a heck of a year, a lot has happened good and bad and I honestly hadn’t had the time to really sit down and bring my thoughts together enough to post a update here. Though it’s that time of year of Christmas wishlists so I thought I’d put mine here in case someone might be feeling generous and just for my own reference too.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/.....?ref_=wl_share
FP socks
Wool fabric
Breeches pattern
Push gloves
Victorian Breech and trouser pattern
Ko-fi.com/coastalcreature
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/.....?ref_=wl_share
FP socks
Wool fabric
Breeches pattern
Push gloves
Victorian Breech and trouser pattern
Ko-fi.com/coastalcreature
The boulders continue
Posted 5 years agoHey all, life has been crazy to say the least. However I will start with something good.
I've taken up horseback riding. I found a nice stable, M&L Farms is absolutely awesome. They take excellent care of their horses and they provide a lot of different styles, western, english huntseat, saddleseat, and dressage. Since starting it I can tell already that it's making a huge difference in my leg. I get to work with a sweet treat hungry boy named Dollar. I've learned some of the maintenance, getting comfortable on his back and last lesson I got to do a bit of solo steering. Tomorrow I have another lesson and I'm super excited.
Now for some of the bad news, my grandfather ended up in the hospital, he's home now and recovering, and I won't go into the ordeal that lead up to it, just going to say I'm frustrated with my grandparents at the moment. Then ontop of that frustration we discovered there's black mold in the house. Looks like I know why my asthma got worse and why I've gotten so sick. So many things I've been like what's wrong with me, have basically been answered now. Now I'm trying to figure out a evac strategy while hopefully it gets addressed who knows. I just know I can't stay put.
At the moment I'm taking a few days break from twitter to try and have one less stressor on my plate. It's been hard but, I'd already fallen so far off my posting schedule i wasn't really doing anything but, beating myself up. I'm hoping the little 'detox' will allow me to get back in the groove of working on art and bringing some good things into my life. I do have some cool pieces coming and I think Skillshare will help me with it.
Now another positive, I've been trying since July to get a twitch channel up. I'm still working out the bugs but, my internet ping went from .2 to 38 since getting a new modem so I'm hoping my video issues shall be worked out and I'll be able to have some fun, play games, do art and build a nice community, maybe help others along the way. Though Im planning mostly on the fun. However I did join Extra Life Extra Life works with children's miracle network hospitals to improve the lives of the families undergoing treatments. My goal is to raise $100 for Duke Children's hospital. Without Duke I probably still wouldn't have a diagnosis for my eyes, I wouldn't be living my life because of my migraines, my leg wouldn't be on the road to recovery and a lot of my neurological issues wouldn't be addressed, so it's a good way to help the kiddos and give back to a hospital that has done so much for me. When I feel like I've gotten the visual bugs figured out (primarily internet related) I shall try to advertise it and my schedule here though my twitters and instagram stories would be the best place to get notifications CoastlCreature
Also the Fab Sphynx Gumroad Fundraiser] is still live my goal is still $100 and I am a long way from it.
On another note, Mattie is having surgery this week, it's relatively minor there's a benign cyst that's gotten a little big and we're removing it for her comfort and to prevent it possibly turning cancerous.
Think that's all the updates other than there should be some cool art coming, some new stickers will be going up on Gumroad, some benefiting me, some benefitting others.Though yeah some good things ahead to share here.
Hopefully all the boulders that'd hit me these past few months mean something awesome'll be coming my way.
I've taken up horseback riding. I found a nice stable, M&L Farms is absolutely awesome. They take excellent care of their horses and they provide a lot of different styles, western, english huntseat, saddleseat, and dressage. Since starting it I can tell already that it's making a huge difference in my leg. I get to work with a sweet treat hungry boy named Dollar. I've learned some of the maintenance, getting comfortable on his back and last lesson I got to do a bit of solo steering. Tomorrow I have another lesson and I'm super excited.
Now for some of the bad news, my grandfather ended up in the hospital, he's home now and recovering, and I won't go into the ordeal that lead up to it, just going to say I'm frustrated with my grandparents at the moment. Then ontop of that frustration we discovered there's black mold in the house. Looks like I know why my asthma got worse and why I've gotten so sick. So many things I've been like what's wrong with me, have basically been answered now. Now I'm trying to figure out a evac strategy while hopefully it gets addressed who knows. I just know I can't stay put.
At the moment I'm taking a few days break from twitter to try and have one less stressor on my plate. It's been hard but, I'd already fallen so far off my posting schedule i wasn't really doing anything but, beating myself up. I'm hoping the little 'detox' will allow me to get back in the groove of working on art and bringing some good things into my life. I do have some cool pieces coming and I think Skillshare will help me with it.
Now another positive, I've been trying since July to get a twitch channel up. I'm still working out the bugs but, my internet ping went from .2 to 38 since getting a new modem so I'm hoping my video issues shall be worked out and I'll be able to have some fun, play games, do art and build a nice community, maybe help others along the way. Though Im planning mostly on the fun. However I did join Extra Life Extra Life works with children's miracle network hospitals to improve the lives of the families undergoing treatments. My goal is to raise $100 for Duke Children's hospital. Without Duke I probably still wouldn't have a diagnosis for my eyes, I wouldn't be living my life because of my migraines, my leg wouldn't be on the road to recovery and a lot of my neurological issues wouldn't be addressed, so it's a good way to help the kiddos and give back to a hospital that has done so much for me. When I feel like I've gotten the visual bugs figured out (primarily internet related) I shall try to advertise it and my schedule here though my twitters and instagram stories would be the best place to get notifications CoastlCreature
Also the Fab Sphynx Gumroad Fundraiser] is still live my goal is still $100 and I am a long way from it.
On another note, Mattie is having surgery this week, it's relatively minor there's a benign cyst that's gotten a little big and we're removing it for her comfort and to prevent it possibly turning cancerous.
Think that's all the updates other than there should be some cool art coming, some new stickers will be going up on Gumroad, some benefiting me, some benefitting others.Though yeah some good things ahead to share here.
Hopefully all the boulders that'd hit me these past few months mean something awesome'll be coming my way.
Improving
Posted 5 years agoI decided to just go on and post this now since my sleep and schedule are both borked beyond repair at the moment anyways. Last month was rough to say the least. I ended up having a Second trip to the ER within a week or so after the first and my follow up with my gp. They weren’t totally sure of what was going on but, they considered it still asthma. Also suspected vocal dysfunction as the cause.
anyways a little later I followed up with my allergist and he knew exactly what was going on. I’m on a stronger inhaler now and the chest pain is mostly gone. Providing I stay on schedule taking it.
As for how I’m doing I’m hanging in there. I’m staying home as much as humanly possible, I’m angry, depressed and just plain tired, but I’m hanging in there. I’m taking care of myself and quite constantly infuriated with my relatives but, not because I’m around them too much, literally cause they keep putting us all at risk.
However that aside I am trying to take care of myself, I’m on dose 2 of my new migraine med and it’s working better than the last one but, we may have to raise the dose. As a reward for the physical and emotional hurricane that is July my mom and I decided I deserved a treat I’d been saving for a long time and we financed an iPad Pro and I’M LOVING IT!!! It is really natural and I’m honestly drawing way better than in a sketchbook as shocking as it is. That became a big force toward putting myself in an upward emotional swing. I’m finally able to create again even if I’m laid up. I’m looking forward to sharing what has come out of it.
I also did my first test stream last month annnnd there’s going to need to be some internet fixes before it’s possible for me to stream more than audio.
Next I plan to focus on my physical health more cause laying in bed all day is no good. The migraines, allergies and other factors make it a place I spend a lot of time but, my body is suffering. I’m looking at exercises I can do in doors with minimal space and just things I’ll feel motivated to do. I downloaded a guided yoga audiobook, have been recommended a tai chi book and have been digging around for my land based PT exercises.
I’m also looking at taking up some social distancing compatible sports like archery and I’m looking into horseback riding if I could just figure out how to get riding boots without trying on 20 pairs. I’m not exaggerating either, my last running shoe fitting took 220 pairs before they found something that fit. The best tact shop in the area closed down a couple years ago so my options are limited but, I shall find riding boots. I tell ya something I wasn’t expecting however, in horseback riding the PANTS COST MORE THAN THE BOOTS!!!
Anyways yeah, we’re hanging in there, trying to stay safe, staying home, control what is in our control and look after ourselves. I hope you all are doing well, staying safe and all.
What’s something you’re really happy with that you have done recently? Can be anything, even get out of bed.
PS I am selling holo Fab Sphynx stickers on Gumrosd to raise money for the Guilford Green LGBTQIA+ center. Please consider purchasing one and helping a good cause my current Donation goal is $100 and I have a looong way to go.
https://gumroad.com/coastalcreatureworks
anyways a little later I followed up with my allergist and he knew exactly what was going on. I’m on a stronger inhaler now and the chest pain is mostly gone. Providing I stay on schedule taking it.
As for how I’m doing I’m hanging in there. I’m staying home as much as humanly possible, I’m angry, depressed and just plain tired, but I’m hanging in there. I’m taking care of myself and quite constantly infuriated with my relatives but, not because I’m around them too much, literally cause they keep putting us all at risk.
However that aside I am trying to take care of myself, I’m on dose 2 of my new migraine med and it’s working better than the last one but, we may have to raise the dose. As a reward for the physical and emotional hurricane that is July my mom and I decided I deserved a treat I’d been saving for a long time and we financed an iPad Pro and I’M LOVING IT!!! It is really natural and I’m honestly drawing way better than in a sketchbook as shocking as it is. That became a big force toward putting myself in an upward emotional swing. I’m finally able to create again even if I’m laid up. I’m looking forward to sharing what has come out of it.
I also did my first test stream last month annnnd there’s going to need to be some internet fixes before it’s possible for me to stream more than audio.
Next I plan to focus on my physical health more cause laying in bed all day is no good. The migraines, allergies and other factors make it a place I spend a lot of time but, my body is suffering. I’m looking at exercises I can do in doors with minimal space and just things I’ll feel motivated to do. I downloaded a guided yoga audiobook, have been recommended a tai chi book and have been digging around for my land based PT exercises.
I’m also looking at taking up some social distancing compatible sports like archery and I’m looking into horseback riding if I could just figure out how to get riding boots without trying on 20 pairs. I’m not exaggerating either, my last running shoe fitting took 220 pairs before they found something that fit. The best tact shop in the area closed down a couple years ago so my options are limited but, I shall find riding boots. I tell ya something I wasn’t expecting however, in horseback riding the PANTS COST MORE THAN THE BOOTS!!!
Anyways yeah, we’re hanging in there, trying to stay safe, staying home, control what is in our control and look after ourselves. I hope you all are doing well, staying safe and all.
What’s something you’re really happy with that you have done recently? Can be anything, even get out of bed.
PS I am selling holo Fab Sphynx stickers on Gumrosd to raise money for the Guilford Green LGBTQIA+ center. Please consider purchasing one and helping a good cause my current Donation goal is $100 and I have a looong way to go.
https://gumroad.com/coastalcreatureworks
Health Scare
Posted 5 years agoHi all, I hope you're all staying safe during these trying times. I have been doing my best to. We'd locked down before lockdown was happening official and honestly the severe migraines made a lot of quarantine a bit of a blur for me but, that aside I'd kept busy, and tried to stay safe and away from the relatives that aren't taking everything seriously.
Motivations have been low for me like most so I haven't gotten a huge amount done but, I've tried to stay busy when I have been functional. I've stayed home and all the while strategized to figure out a mask solution I could wear with my medical issues. Also been trying to keep encouraging people, show kindness to others. I've also been doing what I can to be a ally from home and educate myself with current events. I was in the middle of some BLM stickers to sell and donate to some smaller charities that could use the help alongside the finishing touches of artwork for my site to launch when my tablet messed up. I ended up having 2 defective styluses and a detective tablet and am without digital art equipment till I get the shipping label from the company.
Anyways to the subject of this update journal. This week I started feeling like a dagger was in my chest. It was so bad I could only curl up in a ball with the heated blanket and try to sleep. I also started needing my inhaler at 5 am and it didn't seem all thet effective. So feeling like the ER was in my immediate future I prepped one night with a bag of clothes, my info and found my respirator and at 5 am I woke up with a severe asthma attack and the inhalers weren't helping at all so my mom took me to the ER. There they ran through the gauntlet, chest and throat X-ray, a breathing treatment, steroid shot, heart monitoring, blood clot test, several rounds of medicine through a IV, a CT scan. I tested negative for covid and negative for strep. All the tests basically came back good. They finally let me go with insistence that I make an appointment with a cardiologist because my heart rate wouldn't drop to the range they wanted. It was pretty much the scariest health event to date for me and I haven't slept past 5 am once since arriving home from the hospital.
Now I'm home recovering, monitoring my condition and awaiting appointments with my asthma doc and a cardiologist.I am sore, exhausted physically and mentally, angry at people that aren't taking things seriously, angry at my uncle that isn't taking things seriously. I'm experiencing a sort of shell shock when it comes to 5 am and the chest pain came back yesterday after going away for a few days and it's back to the same severity it was before we had to go to the ER. I miss my friends. I'm emotional and I'm trying to distract myself and take things easy. I'm thinking I might start doing some twitch gaming streams. I've been looking into it a while and I think I could do it especially after I finally bit the bullet and decided to try Axon Optics -antiglare, anti migraine glasses. These glasses have brought me so many rare moment, allowed me to look at a screen longer, freaken sit in a room with the lights on. It's incredible the impact those are making and I think thanks to them I will be able to stream on twitch and become a affiliate. I'll post here when I decide to do it if you would like to join me.
Now as I sign off and try to go to sleep instead of let 5 am haunt me like the clock in the Masque of the red death I want to say. Be kind, considerate, wear a mask, be safe, be open minded. Black Lives Matter, Trans Lives Matter, Disabled Lives Matter. Kindness costs you nothing and you should care about your fellow human being or you need to seriously reassess yourself.
Motivations have been low for me like most so I haven't gotten a huge amount done but, I've tried to stay busy when I have been functional. I've stayed home and all the while strategized to figure out a mask solution I could wear with my medical issues. Also been trying to keep encouraging people, show kindness to others. I've also been doing what I can to be a ally from home and educate myself with current events. I was in the middle of some BLM stickers to sell and donate to some smaller charities that could use the help alongside the finishing touches of artwork for my site to launch when my tablet messed up. I ended up having 2 defective styluses and a detective tablet and am without digital art equipment till I get the shipping label from the company.
Anyways to the subject of this update journal. This week I started feeling like a dagger was in my chest. It was so bad I could only curl up in a ball with the heated blanket and try to sleep. I also started needing my inhaler at 5 am and it didn't seem all thet effective. So feeling like the ER was in my immediate future I prepped one night with a bag of clothes, my info and found my respirator and at 5 am I woke up with a severe asthma attack and the inhalers weren't helping at all so my mom took me to the ER. There they ran through the gauntlet, chest and throat X-ray, a breathing treatment, steroid shot, heart monitoring, blood clot test, several rounds of medicine through a IV, a CT scan. I tested negative for covid and negative for strep. All the tests basically came back good. They finally let me go with insistence that I make an appointment with a cardiologist because my heart rate wouldn't drop to the range they wanted. It was pretty much the scariest health event to date for me and I haven't slept past 5 am once since arriving home from the hospital.
Now I'm home recovering, monitoring my condition and awaiting appointments with my asthma doc and a cardiologist.I am sore, exhausted physically and mentally, angry at people that aren't taking things seriously, angry at my uncle that isn't taking things seriously. I'm experiencing a sort of shell shock when it comes to 5 am and the chest pain came back yesterday after going away for a few days and it's back to the same severity it was before we had to go to the ER. I miss my friends. I'm emotional and I'm trying to distract myself and take things easy. I'm thinking I might start doing some twitch gaming streams. I've been looking into it a while and I think I could do it especially after I finally bit the bullet and decided to try Axon Optics -antiglare, anti migraine glasses. These glasses have brought me so many rare moment, allowed me to look at a screen longer, freaken sit in a room with the lights on. It's incredible the impact those are making and I think thanks to them I will be able to stream on twitch and become a affiliate. I'll post here when I decide to do it if you would like to join me.
Now as I sign off and try to go to sleep instead of let 5 am haunt me like the clock in the Masque of the red death I want to say. Be kind, considerate, wear a mask, be safe, be open minded. Black Lives Matter, Trans Lives Matter, Disabled Lives Matter. Kindness costs you nothing and you should care about your fellow human being or you need to seriously reassess yourself.
2 Slots Left Traditional Ink paintings
Posted 5 years agoCommissions Open for one of a kind Ink artwork of your character
$35 +shipping if commissioner wishes to have the original.
Any Gender, Any Species
DM if interested.
Examples are in gallery, on the ad and in the tweet's thread. Consider following my twitter and RTing my ad if you can't afford one at this time.
https://twitter.com/CoastlCreature/.....416541185?s=20
$35 +shipping if commissioner wishes to have the original.
Any Gender, Any Species
DM if interested.
Examples are in gallery, on the ad and in the tweet's thread. Consider following my twitter and RTing my ad if you can't afford one at this time.
https://twitter.com/CoastlCreature/.....416541185?s=20
All Slots Open Ink art commissions
Posted 5 years agoCommissions Open for one of a kind Ink artwork of your character $35 +shipping if commissioner wishes to have the original.
Any Gender, Any Species
I've taken a pretty big hit recently after having to set my main twitter account private for my safety. I could really use the financial help of these 3 slots filled. Or if you have twitter a RT of my ad on my business account.
https://twitter.com/CoastlCreature/.....416541185?s=20
You can find examples of what you'd get in my gallery or on the ad post.
Any Gender, Any Species
I've taken a pretty big hit recently after having to set my main twitter account private for my safety. I could really use the financial help of these 3 slots filled. Or if you have twitter a RT of my ad on my business account.
https://twitter.com/CoastlCreature/.....416541185?s=20
You can find examples of what you'd get in my gallery or on the ad post.
Traditional Ink Commissions Open $35
Posted 5 years agoCommissions Open for one of a kind Ink artwork of your character $35 +shipping if commissioner wishes to have the original.
Any Gender, Any Species
I've taken a pretty big hit recently after having to set my main twitter account private for my safety. I could really use the financial help of these 3 slots filled. Or if you have twitter a RT of my ad on my business account.
https://twitter.com/CoastlCreature/.....416541185?s=20
You can find examples of what you'd get in my gallery or on the ad post.
Any Gender, Any Species
I've taken a pretty big hit recently after having to set my main twitter account private for my safety. I could really use the financial help of these 3 slots filled. Or if you have twitter a RT of my ad on my business account.
https://twitter.com/CoastlCreature/.....416541185?s=20
You can find examples of what you'd get in my gallery or on the ad post.
Testimonials Needed!
Posted 5 years agoIt's been a long time coming but, I finally am closer now than ever before to a website to call my own and show off my work. No worries I'll still be posting here but, you might have a better idea of what's going on with me by subbing to my newsletters there. Anywho...
If you have bought or commissioned me in the past, first off I want to say thank you, but, I would love it if you could kindly offer some kind words on your experience working with me and satisfaction with your piece. It doesn't have to be more than a few sentences. I just want a few testimonials to show on my site.
Send testimonials to coastalcreatureworks[at]gmail.com
Thank you!
If you have bought or commissioned me in the past, first off I want to say thank you, but, I would love it if you could kindly offer some kind words on your experience working with me and satisfaction with your piece. It doesn't have to be more than a few sentences. I just want a few testimonials to show on my site.
Send testimonials to coastalcreatureworks[at]gmail.com
Thank you!
Migraines pack a punch/Christmas Wishlist
Posted 5 years agoHey all, thought it was time I gave a little update. The fall’s been a bit of a nightmare of sorts… The botox has quit working so I spent the majority of the fall in a practical coma from intense migraines, with really bad vertigo on top of that. I had to cancel plans with friends, trips to the movie theater for special showings, physical therapy, our annual beach trip, riding in the truck to the park; they wouldn’t let me do anything even on the days I wasn’t completely miserable. I’ve lost over 15 pounds thanks to it. It also put a massive dent in my creativity. I got about a week’s worth of Inktober done but, barely. Outside that and a commission I was blessed with productive was far from what I could be.
Recently I’ve slowly started to get some of my creativity back and I’ve gotten to the movies for Terminator Dark Fate, Doctor Sleep, The Good Liar and Knives Out but, it’s all still a pretty big struggle, assisted by pain medicine. That being said, my mom’s done a lot for me and done her best to help me stay positive and keep me hydrated.
This week I’m going to Duke though and there I’ll be talking with my doc about new options. Hopefully we’ll find something that’ll work as well as Botox once did. There’s a lot I miss right now.
Sorry this hasn’t been the most optimistic update but, it’s genuinely been a rough fall.
Now onto the Christmas list I guess…
-Artwork of any of my characters
-GameChangers Lite FP insoles 9.5
-Kingfoam Elite Heel Saviors Elite
-Signal boost on future commission ads
-Knife sharpener http://amzn.to/1ZSlBbd
-1in acrylic spheres or half spheres either or.https://www.delviesplastics.com/c/a.....und-balls.html
-Waxed lacing tape
-complexion and FX skin illustrator
-a commission
-Best wishes I can artistically get back on track.
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday
Recently I’ve slowly started to get some of my creativity back and I’ve gotten to the movies for Terminator Dark Fate, Doctor Sleep, The Good Liar and Knives Out but, it’s all still a pretty big struggle, assisted by pain medicine. That being said, my mom’s done a lot for me and done her best to help me stay positive and keep me hydrated.
This week I’m going to Duke though and there I’ll be talking with my doc about new options. Hopefully we’ll find something that’ll work as well as Botox once did. There’s a lot I miss right now.
Sorry this hasn’t been the most optimistic update but, it’s genuinely been a rough fall.
Now onto the Christmas list I guess…
-Artwork of any of my characters
-GameChangers Lite FP insoles 9.5
-Kingfoam Elite Heel Saviors Elite
-Signal boost on future commission ads
-Knife sharpener http://amzn.to/1ZSlBbd
-1in acrylic spheres or half spheres either or.https://www.delviesplastics.com/c/a.....und-balls.html
-Waxed lacing tape
-complexion and FX skin illustrator
-a commission
-Best wishes I can artistically get back on track.
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday
Life Update/Creative blocks sucks!
Posted 6 years agoHey all, thought I'd put together the first update I've given in a while. My year hasn't really slowed down much. I've been doing a lot of trips to Duke still, been sick a little more than usual this year. Some time in the Spring it was like my brain did an all systems shut down and left me unable to create anything at all just about. I'd sit down and try every day but, it would be like pulling teeth.
I had no energy physically, mentally, creatively and yeah my summer wasn't the most productive. However I did get some really nice commissions done despite that and squeezed something in here and there but, mostly I found myself avoiding my computer, avoiding the internet and just taking time to recoup and play PokémonGo at the park.
There were several weeks where that app was the reason I got out of bed. I'm thinking once my insurance has finally switched properly I might look into talking with a councilor to try and see what I might could do to address some of the possible causes. I feel like things with my mental health have been getting a little out of hand at times and it might help to see what I might can do to make myself less all over the place and able to potentially focus more. I have a lot of goals and being able to become more consistent despite my challenges is one of those.
Now that fall is beginning I have been doing better creatively. I'm starting to draw and write more again and be excited about it. Ink in particular has been something I've had a ton of fun with. Quite a bit when I can't will myself to draw I'll just pull up an old sketch and ink it. It feels so good to be creating again even if it's just little things right now. Unfortunately with fall so comes my allergies and they have been kicking my but since August 30th. I was having to use my inhaler 6 times a day every day however yesterday I finally got a appointment with my allergist and now I'm on a daily inhaler. So far I'm showing improvement but, only time will tell on how well it works.
As far as my leg goes... I went in to get some tendonitis looked at in my foot and found out my EMG came back good so the current theory is what's causing the foot drop and everything is in my back.(Which isn't all that shocking) There's chance I will regain full use of my foot and leg. It will take a lot of work and between the chiropractor and PT I'm going to be working hard for a while. If through those alone I'm still dealing with the foot drop and other issues we'll move onto figuring out the back situation. So things are pretty optimistic right now.
I am also open for smaller commissions right now, sketches, fursuit drawovers, badges, ink drawings, colored sketches. With Inktober coming up I'd love to do some inspired by the theme so feel free to hit me up.
I had no energy physically, mentally, creatively and yeah my summer wasn't the most productive. However I did get some really nice commissions done despite that and squeezed something in here and there but, mostly I found myself avoiding my computer, avoiding the internet and just taking time to recoup and play PokémonGo at the park.
There were several weeks where that app was the reason I got out of bed. I'm thinking once my insurance has finally switched properly I might look into talking with a councilor to try and see what I might could do to address some of the possible causes. I feel like things with my mental health have been getting a little out of hand at times and it might help to see what I might can do to make myself less all over the place and able to potentially focus more. I have a lot of goals and being able to become more consistent despite my challenges is one of those.
Now that fall is beginning I have been doing better creatively. I'm starting to draw and write more again and be excited about it. Ink in particular has been something I've had a ton of fun with. Quite a bit when I can't will myself to draw I'll just pull up an old sketch and ink it. It feels so good to be creating again even if it's just little things right now. Unfortunately with fall so comes my allergies and they have been kicking my but since August 30th. I was having to use my inhaler 6 times a day every day however yesterday I finally got a appointment with my allergist and now I'm on a daily inhaler. So far I'm showing improvement but, only time will tell on how well it works.
As far as my leg goes... I went in to get some tendonitis looked at in my foot and found out my EMG came back good so the current theory is what's causing the foot drop and everything is in my back.(Which isn't all that shocking) There's chance I will regain full use of my foot and leg. It will take a lot of work and between the chiropractor and PT I'm going to be working hard for a while. If through those alone I'm still dealing with the foot drop and other issues we'll move onto figuring out the back situation. So things are pretty optimistic right now.
I am also open for smaller commissions right now, sketches, fursuit drawovers, badges, ink drawings, colored sketches. With Inktober coming up I'd love to do some inspired by the theme so feel free to hit me up.
A long awaited Update/Resolutions/Knee Update
Posted 6 years agoHey all, I apologize I’ve been very bad at sending out updates and 2018 was pretty hectic. My knee locked up again in January though muscle relaxers helped that time. That same month I started working with a Physical Trainer at the Y after being denied PT and getting inspired by some posts Doug Jones put up on twitter and instagram after his shoulder injury. The workout went very well for me and I stayed at it for a long while till a mix of billing issues and inflammation put me out of the gym a while. I also learned about that time from my neurologist at Duke that I suffered nerve damage in my leg.
Throughout the year I had a lot of triumphs like winning 30 Days of Dinosaurs, finally participating in Inktober, beat last year’s nanowrimo wordcount, was able to buy my mom a special present thanks to ko-fi commissioners and just having draw a month straight three times this year. The botox treatments still seem to be working though I had 3 months where migraines knocked me off my feet; still I managed to draw something those months so I kept to my New Years Resolution.
I also officially started skateboarding. I’m taking it very slow but, I can balance and push pretty well now. Stopping on the other hand… there’s still some work that I’ve got to do. I’m happy and very excited about every attempt or thought about it.
Mattie’s been doing well this year. We took a lot of nice walks at Salem Lake with
BlasterBlurby and Babe. She also did really well at the gym. I just love every day I experience with my golden girl, she’s always making us laugh and she helps make doctors appointments so much less stressful. One of the appointments she was hiding under the chair like a cartoon character hiding from a shot with her butt, just sticking out and another time she was peaking through the chairs over at us watching the procedure and making us all smile. I think she’s enjoying the Duke visits more now that its just the three of us instead of riding with the grandparents where grandma tries to be a panic factory.
The year ended up having a lot of setbacks, we had to cancel most of our Myrtle Beach trips and we didn’t go to any conventions however we did devote a lot of our efforts toward saving for our new home we’ll hopefully be moved into by this time next year. We did manage one meet however and it was great. It was a good group and not many had been to a fur meet before so those of us that had been did our best to make them all feel welcome.
Now that that’s a fair summary of 2018 here’s some exciting changes that have happened this year.
I now have a business name and am in the process of designing a new logo that will go on my new website and business cards. This has been a long time coming and I’m excited to be starting a new level of professionalism in my career path. My knee once again has gotten anniversary syndrome and locked this month, heating pads, epsom salt baths and medication have been my friends. My mom ordered me a nice heating pad/knee brace that’s working wonders in these cooler temps. My pain management doctor also after finding my knee situation rather odd he referred me to their neuroorthopedic specialist I visited this past week. We went over 300 miles this week to Duke and back. Day one was Botox, day 2 was eye center where my doctor told me my vision is for the most part stable and recommended I get some shades that wrap around more to fight off the glare. He also approved me for theatrical contacts so when I start pursuing FX makeups I get to play around with those. The eye center looked so different than the last time I was there and the machinery’d gotten heck of a upgrade. Some of them felt as if I were inside a sci-fi movie. XD
Day 3 was with the orthopedic and he agree’d it was nerve damage and knew exactly what was going on. My knee apparently locks up cause its trying to keep my foot from dragging and thus everything gets aggravated. He gave me my options and I will be going back Monday providing the weather doesn’t get in the way to get an orthotic, then Wednesday I go and get a taste of what Frankenstein’s monster experienced with a EMG test, physical therapy and an appointment with a foot and ankle specialist are also going to be worked in somewhere along the way. Its going to be a busy year and probably a expensive one but, its worth it to finally know what’s going on with my leg and be put on the right track to recover from it. I am back on the walker for a very long while now however so that’ll be fun.
Convention wise the only convention I’m definite of this year is Mad Monster Party in Charlotte next month. I’ve always wanted to go to a horror con and I just could not let this one pass me by. My favorite creature actor Doug Jones is going to be there as well as many cast members from the Halloween franchise among other horror and sci-fi stars it’ll be cool to see around. I’m planning to give to get my mom’s present signed by as many of them as I can including Adrienne Barbaeu. She is one in particular I want to meet and tell thank you for making Halloween(2018) very special for me. I hope to have a little gift made up for her by then as well. I’m so excited to meet her and Doug. I am hoping to have my werewolf Quasi all built and in presentable shape by then unfortunately it is not looking good for my deadline. The nerve issues and migraines have really thrown a wrench into my productivity. I have all the supplies but, I don’t have a DTD yet, I have the build mapped out and have done little things on it throughout the year but, I’m so far behind you’d think I just started. I’m going to try hard but, man I could use help, a miracle or something. I’m staying positive though and I’ll try to work around Duke to get him done. Once I get to the sewing portion I might even pack a needle and thread and work on him there.
I’m distantly hoping to try for FWA this year but, unless commissions go better than they ever have I don’t know if we’ll be able to budget the room since we don’t have any roommate this year but, anything can happen.
My big focus this year however is going to be on art, my health and getting into my new home. We are beyond ready for a new environment where I can succeed rather than the toxic environment I currently reside in.
New Years Resolutions:
-Same as last two years. Strive to complete artwork each month, preferably more but, 3 pieces a month is still a pretty solid point.
-Fix Takeshi’s bodysuit. One of the few resolutions I didn’t succeed at last year. I know what’s wrong now but, fixing it is something I’m still trying to figure out and will probably need some help or a DTD to work the kinks out of. The fur is so stretchy!
-Figure out a logo and design new business cards, become more successful in general
-Improve my ankle/knee, and overall health.
-Get more comfortable on my skateboard. I don’t care if I don’t learn any tricks for a while, just being able to ride around’d be a great start.
-Learn new techniques, for digital art, mixed media, costuming and more. I plan to take a course with the Dick Smith program this year when the time is right.
-Work toward moving out
-Get a DXRacer
-Get an iPad Pro so I can work on the go
-Work toward starting a Youtube channel and Twitch channel.
-Get Takeshi’s special photoshoot done
-Improve my photography
-Fursuit more and learn how to improve my performance
Thank you everyone that’s been around this year and in previous years. I’m so thankful for the friends I have and those that have supported and encouraged me to keep pushing my art to the next level and keep trying new things. Thank you. I appreciate every, like/favorite and comment. Hope you all are having a wonderful year so far. What are some of your plans?
Throughout the year I had a lot of triumphs like winning 30 Days of Dinosaurs, finally participating in Inktober, beat last year’s nanowrimo wordcount, was able to buy my mom a special present thanks to ko-fi commissioners and just having draw a month straight three times this year. The botox treatments still seem to be working though I had 3 months where migraines knocked me off my feet; still I managed to draw something those months so I kept to my New Years Resolution.
I also officially started skateboarding. I’m taking it very slow but, I can balance and push pretty well now. Stopping on the other hand… there’s still some work that I’ve got to do. I’m happy and very excited about every attempt or thought about it.
Mattie’s been doing well this year. We took a lot of nice walks at Salem Lake with
BlasterBlurby and Babe. She also did really well at the gym. I just love every day I experience with my golden girl, she’s always making us laugh and she helps make doctors appointments so much less stressful. One of the appointments she was hiding under the chair like a cartoon character hiding from a shot with her butt, just sticking out and another time she was peaking through the chairs over at us watching the procedure and making us all smile. I think she’s enjoying the Duke visits more now that its just the three of us instead of riding with the grandparents where grandma tries to be a panic factory. The year ended up having a lot of setbacks, we had to cancel most of our Myrtle Beach trips and we didn’t go to any conventions however we did devote a lot of our efforts toward saving for our new home we’ll hopefully be moved into by this time next year. We did manage one meet however and it was great. It was a good group and not many had been to a fur meet before so those of us that had been did our best to make them all feel welcome.
Now that that’s a fair summary of 2018 here’s some exciting changes that have happened this year.
I now have a business name and am in the process of designing a new logo that will go on my new website and business cards. This has been a long time coming and I’m excited to be starting a new level of professionalism in my career path. My knee once again has gotten anniversary syndrome and locked this month, heating pads, epsom salt baths and medication have been my friends. My mom ordered me a nice heating pad/knee brace that’s working wonders in these cooler temps. My pain management doctor also after finding my knee situation rather odd he referred me to their neuroorthopedic specialist I visited this past week. We went over 300 miles this week to Duke and back. Day one was Botox, day 2 was eye center where my doctor told me my vision is for the most part stable and recommended I get some shades that wrap around more to fight off the glare. He also approved me for theatrical contacts so when I start pursuing FX makeups I get to play around with those. The eye center looked so different than the last time I was there and the machinery’d gotten heck of a upgrade. Some of them felt as if I were inside a sci-fi movie. XD
Day 3 was with the orthopedic and he agree’d it was nerve damage and knew exactly what was going on. My knee apparently locks up cause its trying to keep my foot from dragging and thus everything gets aggravated. He gave me my options and I will be going back Monday providing the weather doesn’t get in the way to get an orthotic, then Wednesday I go and get a taste of what Frankenstein’s monster experienced with a EMG test, physical therapy and an appointment with a foot and ankle specialist are also going to be worked in somewhere along the way. Its going to be a busy year and probably a expensive one but, its worth it to finally know what’s going on with my leg and be put on the right track to recover from it. I am back on the walker for a very long while now however so that’ll be fun.
Convention wise the only convention I’m definite of this year is Mad Monster Party in Charlotte next month. I’ve always wanted to go to a horror con and I just could not let this one pass me by. My favorite creature actor Doug Jones is going to be there as well as many cast members from the Halloween franchise among other horror and sci-fi stars it’ll be cool to see around. I’m planning to give to get my mom’s present signed by as many of them as I can including Adrienne Barbaeu. She is one in particular I want to meet and tell thank you for making Halloween(2018) very special for me. I hope to have a little gift made up for her by then as well. I’m so excited to meet her and Doug. I am hoping to have my werewolf Quasi all built and in presentable shape by then unfortunately it is not looking good for my deadline. The nerve issues and migraines have really thrown a wrench into my productivity. I have all the supplies but, I don’t have a DTD yet, I have the build mapped out and have done little things on it throughout the year but, I’m so far behind you’d think I just started. I’m going to try hard but, man I could use help, a miracle or something. I’m staying positive though and I’ll try to work around Duke to get him done. Once I get to the sewing portion I might even pack a needle and thread and work on him there.
I’m distantly hoping to try for FWA this year but, unless commissions go better than they ever have I don’t know if we’ll be able to budget the room since we don’t have any roommate this year but, anything can happen.
My big focus this year however is going to be on art, my health and getting into my new home. We are beyond ready for a new environment where I can succeed rather than the toxic environment I currently reside in.
New Years Resolutions:
-Same as last two years. Strive to complete artwork each month, preferably more but, 3 pieces a month is still a pretty solid point.
-Fix Takeshi’s bodysuit. One of the few resolutions I didn’t succeed at last year. I know what’s wrong now but, fixing it is something I’m still trying to figure out and will probably need some help or a DTD to work the kinks out of. The fur is so stretchy!
-Figure out a logo and design new business cards, become more successful in general
-Improve my ankle/knee, and overall health.
-Get more comfortable on my skateboard. I don’t care if I don’t learn any tricks for a while, just being able to ride around’d be a great start.
-Learn new techniques, for digital art, mixed media, costuming and more. I plan to take a course with the Dick Smith program this year when the time is right.
-Work toward moving out
-Get a DXRacer
-Get an iPad Pro so I can work on the go
-Work toward starting a Youtube channel and Twitch channel.
-Get Takeshi’s special photoshoot done
-Improve my photography
-Fursuit more and learn how to improve my performance
Thank you everyone that’s been around this year and in previous years. I’m so thankful for the friends I have and those that have supported and encouraged me to keep pushing my art to the next level and keep trying new things. Thank you. I appreciate every, like/favorite and comment. Hope you all are having a wonderful year so far. What are some of your plans?
Christmas Wishlist
Posted 6 years agoI know I owe you all a update but, I haven't really been up to writing one. I'll get one up soon. For now I thought I might would share my little Christmas List in case someone wants to exchange presents or whatever. I find this a kinda enjoyable ritual regardless of if anything comes of it.
-If you do any one of these this one'd have a high impact on more than just myself. Help the most positive, knowledgeable and welcoming skate shop in Myrtle Beach recover from Hurricane Florence and stay open. Daville Skate shop was the first skate shop I ever walked into and wasn't ignored or stared at like a deer in headlights. They are always kind and helpful and they'd be an excruciating loss to the community. They have more than skate gear too, awesome socks, shirts, pants, shoes, and more. They ship just about anywhere too. They need a good Christmas please pass on the website link to someone you know and lets save this shop. I've been doing my part to help but, there's only so much I can do. http://www.davilleskateshop.com
-Rolls of duct tape
-Synthetic whalebone Corset boning
-Cheap rock climbing helmet
-Kill Screen tee by
stablercake
-Artwork of any of my characters
-Foot Print insoles Gamechangers size 9.5
-Share my art around
-Tyler Green FX Wonderband System
-Tyler Green FX Mini Monster airbrush system
-A size medium baseball tee from London1888 Favorites are Dare baseball tee feat. Freddy Krueger, Inferno feat Beatlejuice, Slasher movies, Bright Light
-Kemper sculpting tools
-If you do any one of these this one'd have a high impact on more than just myself. Help the most positive, knowledgeable and welcoming skate shop in Myrtle Beach recover from Hurricane Florence and stay open. Daville Skate shop was the first skate shop I ever walked into and wasn't ignored or stared at like a deer in headlights. They are always kind and helpful and they'd be an excruciating loss to the community. They have more than skate gear too, awesome socks, shirts, pants, shoes, and more. They ship just about anywhere too. They need a good Christmas please pass on the website link to someone you know and lets save this shop. I've been doing my part to help but, there's only so much I can do. http://www.davilleskateshop.com
-Rolls of duct tape
-Synthetic whalebone Corset boning
-Cheap rock climbing helmet
-Kill Screen tee by
stablercake-Artwork of any of my characters
-Foot Print insoles Gamechangers size 9.5
-Share my art around
-Tyler Green FX Wonderband System
-Tyler Green FX Mini Monster airbrush system
-A size medium baseball tee from London1888 Favorites are Dare baseball tee feat. Freddy Krueger, Inferno feat Beatlejuice, Slasher movies, Bright Light
-Kemper sculpting tools
Pumpkin Smashing Werewolf YCH
Posted 7 years agoI have a Your Character Here slot open for a Inktober Special. Have your character tromping through the pumpkin patch in a fully rendered piece and all it will cost you is $40.
As you can see by my trello my queue is empty so I can get to work right away. I'm liable to complete this myself regardless of if it is claimed however it would be nice to draw another's character for a change.
Pumpkin Stomper YCH
Examples:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/29034708/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/28675679/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/28675575/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/27698751/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/26140041/
As you can see by my trello my queue is empty so I can get to work right away. I'm liable to complete this myself regardless of if it is claimed however it would be nice to draw another's character for a change.
Pumpkin Stomper YCH
Examples:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/29034708/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/28675679/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/28675575/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/27698751/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/26140041/
Happy New Year everyone
Posted 7 years agoHey all,
Looks like it’s that time of year once again where we reflect on the year and on what improvements we can make toward our future.
This year’s been quite the thrill ride for me as many of you know from my last update journal. There have been so many moments where I’ve felt on top of the world or like roadkill in the street, looking for a bright side. I’ve made things, I’ve fursuited, been places I never thought I’d go, learned. Became closer friends with many. I’ve pursued new and old familiar passions. After all that’s happened I can say this has been a good year.
I have accomplished a number of my new years resolutions. I’ve had less migraines, got multiple pieces of artwork done every month. I did my best not to stress myself out too much. I got in better shape, still have a ways to go but, hey I’ll take it. I am making progress. I’ve learned more techniques for costuming and other artwork. Also fursuited quite a bit, on the building end there’s still a lot I need to work on but, I’m confident the new year will give me the skills to complete my projects. To check another item off my list I got more commissions this year as well and sold something in an art show for the first time. I can’t get over that one. Also got a in-depth price sheet finally made up. Now everyone has something to reference myself included.
Now here’s the real shocker friends. I’ve also set up a skateboard and started skating! Hard to believe I know but, I am happy to be learning something I’ve wanted to do from a young age. It’ll probably be a while before I can do a kick flip or anything like that but, I can balance on it, I’ve done a carpet board ollie and I can almost do a shove-it. It’s really exciting for me. I think it’ll really help me build my muscles back up in my leg too.
The one triumph to top them all I have to say is the success of my migraine treatment. I could cry when I look at and think about everything I’ve accomplished this year. My migraines didn’t stop me from being productive. While I still had a lot of them I never could of imagined that the botox would prevent as many as they did. I am actually feeling kinda confident that I can go back to school and be successful.
How’d you all do, have any successes this year? Have some big plans for the coming year?
Now incoming my 2018 Resolutions
-Second verse same as the first. Well not quite though I’m thinking the Get at least 2 pieces done a month minimum would be a good goal once more eh I’ll bump it up to 3 to make it a bit more challenging for the low months.
-Fix Takeshi’s bodysuit so I can run around without the padding falling out. Big one for this year. I’m ready to go an outing or suiting at a con without losing my pads
-Take steps toward being more professional. Figure out a new business name, make new business cards, just become more successful
-Take steps to improve my ankle/knee, and overall health. Just get in better shape in general
-Get good at riding around on my skateboard and work my way through Skateboarding Made Simple Vol. 1
-Start a Youtube channel. This was one I kinda shirked on this year but, I still intend to do this. I’m not giving up, now I have an idea of a direction I want to take with it and I also intend to start a twitch too once I’m sure I have a stable connection
-Learn new techniques, for digital art, mixed media, costuming and more. Been thinking about adding model making to my skill set and maybe prosthetic makeups as well.
-Try to get more commissions and become more successful both at cons and online
-Work toward going back to college.
-Work toward moving out. This one will be a thing this year. I need it to be. I don’t know how I’m going to accomplish it but, I want this to be a thing. I know I’ll be far more successful if I was in my own space and out of my current living situation.
Now that I have my new years resolutions laid out I think I'm going to relax, watch some movies and see what the new year will bring. Hope everyone has a happy new year, what are your plans. Have any resolutions of your own you hope to accomplish in the new year. Accomplish any this year?
As a last note before I create this journal I want to say Thank you. Thank you to all my friends and supporters that encouraged me, supported me and my work and helped me make it through this hectic year. Thank you for helping make this year great and a success. I wish you all a great new year.
Looks like it’s that time of year once again where we reflect on the year and on what improvements we can make toward our future.
This year’s been quite the thrill ride for me as many of you know from my last update journal. There have been so many moments where I’ve felt on top of the world or like roadkill in the street, looking for a bright side. I’ve made things, I’ve fursuited, been places I never thought I’d go, learned. Became closer friends with many. I’ve pursued new and old familiar passions. After all that’s happened I can say this has been a good year.
I have accomplished a number of my new years resolutions. I’ve had less migraines, got multiple pieces of artwork done every month. I did my best not to stress myself out too much. I got in better shape, still have a ways to go but, hey I’ll take it. I am making progress. I’ve learned more techniques for costuming and other artwork. Also fursuited quite a bit, on the building end there’s still a lot I need to work on but, I’m confident the new year will give me the skills to complete my projects. To check another item off my list I got more commissions this year as well and sold something in an art show for the first time. I can’t get over that one. Also got a in-depth price sheet finally made up. Now everyone has something to reference myself included.
Now here’s the real shocker friends. I’ve also set up a skateboard and started skating! Hard to believe I know but, I am happy to be learning something I’ve wanted to do from a young age. It’ll probably be a while before I can do a kick flip or anything like that but, I can balance on it, I’ve done a carpet board ollie and I can almost do a shove-it. It’s really exciting for me. I think it’ll really help me build my muscles back up in my leg too.
The one triumph to top them all I have to say is the success of my migraine treatment. I could cry when I look at and think about everything I’ve accomplished this year. My migraines didn’t stop me from being productive. While I still had a lot of them I never could of imagined that the botox would prevent as many as they did. I am actually feeling kinda confident that I can go back to school and be successful.
How’d you all do, have any successes this year? Have some big plans for the coming year?
Now incoming my 2018 Resolutions
-Second verse same as the first. Well not quite though I’m thinking the Get at least 2 pieces done a month minimum would be a good goal once more eh I’ll bump it up to 3 to make it a bit more challenging for the low months.
-Fix Takeshi’s bodysuit so I can run around without the padding falling out. Big one for this year. I’m ready to go an outing or suiting at a con without losing my pads
-Take steps toward being more professional. Figure out a new business name, make new business cards, just become more successful
-Take steps to improve my ankle/knee, and overall health. Just get in better shape in general
-Get good at riding around on my skateboard and work my way through Skateboarding Made Simple Vol. 1
-Start a Youtube channel. This was one I kinda shirked on this year but, I still intend to do this. I’m not giving up, now I have an idea of a direction I want to take with it and I also intend to start a twitch too once I’m sure I have a stable connection
-Learn new techniques, for digital art, mixed media, costuming and more. Been thinking about adding model making to my skill set and maybe prosthetic makeups as well.
-Try to get more commissions and become more successful both at cons and online
-Work toward going back to college.
-Work toward moving out. This one will be a thing this year. I need it to be. I don’t know how I’m going to accomplish it but, I want this to be a thing. I know I’ll be far more successful if I was in my own space and out of my current living situation.
Now that I have my new years resolutions laid out I think I'm going to relax, watch some movies and see what the new year will bring. Hope everyone has a happy new year, what are your plans. Have any resolutions of your own you hope to accomplish in the new year. Accomplish any this year?
As a last note before I create this journal I want to say Thank you. Thank you to all my friends and supporters that encouraged me, supported me and my work and helped me make it through this hectic year. Thank you for helping make this year great and a success. I wish you all a great new year.
Life Update/plans for the future/Christmas List
Posted 7 years agoHey all, long time no see I know. Since AC life’s been a rollercoaster. Not that it wasn’t much of one beforehand. A lot of good, a lot of uncertainty and just a lot to keep me busy’s crossed my life.
It seems the botox wasn’t much of a match for my fall allergies. It helped ALOT I was still able to function and work on artwork but, I still had a lot of bad migraines. I spent a lot of time in the dark and offline. Along side the migraines I also faced the worst anxiety I’d ever experienced. It would not go away. It was rough.
Though a lot of fun times came along the way a few of the highlights are.
I finally decided on a true fursona if you’ve been following me on twitter and instagram you’ve already seen her though I’m going to keep you all in the dark on her a bit longer. I want to make a full ref before an official introduction. Though I can offer a hint on an aspect that influenced her design. “Don’t feed them after midnight”
I got to go to Carowinds for the first time in years with Blasterblurby and it was a blast. Riding the new coasters and just seeing how the park’s changed. The Walking with Dinosaurs exhibit was really fascinating. I never realized how many different subspecies of dinosaurs there were. It was also really cool to see how theme park animatronics have come along. I think Stan Winston’d be proud.
Another wonderful thing that happened during the fall is Mattie lost down to her normal weight. She has more energy, is very happy and is the size she was when I first got her. Helping each other recover from my knee/ankle injury’s made all the difference. I unfortunately still have a long ways to go. We found out or rather we got it confirmed most recently that my fibula seems to be following down a different path, it’s not quite where it should be. It’s pinching a nerve and the cartilage is apparently folded. The physical therapist said a lot of what’s really affecting me could be fixed with physical therapy though with only 2 visits a year and 400 a visit it’s not looking very feasible right now but, we’re trying to figure it out.
Back to the highlights, one I’m still kinda reeling from is I unlocked a big, huge art achievement for me. I got my art on a SHIRT! Can you believe it? This has been a dream of mine for a while. I hope to get more of my artwork on a shirt in the future. Though this is a fantastic feeling. I will be holding a preorder for the design soon too.
My annual trip to Myrtle went well this year. I enjoyed running around at the Halloween event and this year I made it to mini golf. It was a challenge but, a lot of fun at the same time. I also got a little more creative with my antics this time despite my knee’s protests. We also got some great photos too.
Another great highlight that’s the most recent is I got to go to a comic con in MB earlier this month. While it didn’t exactly go as planned on the business end it was still a really good time. I got to pick up the prints of a piece I recently finished and will be sharing here very soon and share with others. I met a lot of awesome artists that were very encouraging. My friend that runs a comic shop down there also put my business cards in comic subscribers’s bags. I also met a legally blind artist that recently got picked up by Marvel comics. It was nice to meet someone with similar experiences and problems, accomplish something I’d dreamed about since middle school. He also told me about a tandem cycling camp at the olympic training center in boston I might have to try and figure out how to go to. Man the last time I road a tandem bike was amazing. I’d love to experience that again. I used to ride my bike all the time and then I had to give it up. He told me I might would even have a shot at being on the women’s Paralympic team if the camp were to go really well. That’d definitely be cool.
A lot of opportunities for the future. After the horrible November we had experiencing all these positives made all the difference. Mom had Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and I had some severe migraines. We both were in the bed majority of the month which lead to us missing the thanksgiving meet. When I was up I worked on artwork. Though very little writing instilled during National Novel Writing Month so success on one plain fail on another but, I’m only focusing on the positives here.
Ever since getting back from the con I’ve been really inspired. I’ve just been working and enjoying it a lot. I’ve also made a big decision. After a lot of thinking I’ve decided I’ve decided I wanted to come up with a new company name, rebrand myself. I have some ideas to try and appeal to a wider audience and just be more professional in general.
I feel now’d be as good of a time as any to kinda revamp everything. My company name, heck even my handle were placeholders in the first place and I think I might finally try to figure something more permanent out that I would feel comfortable with anywhere. On business cards, as a website domain and whatever else.
I have a lot of professional plans that I’m hoping to put into place between now and some time next year. I’m still trying to figure it all out but, I feel like this is an important step forward for me.
How have you been? Looking forward to Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate?
Before I go I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas, just in case I don't post again beforehand.
In case one would be interested in exchanging Christmas presents I'll just leave this here.
-Artwork of any of my characters
-GameChangers Lite FP insoles 9.5
-Kingfoam Elite Heel Saviors Elite
-Signal boost on future commission ads
-CMF blank Canine or Feline
-a commission for someone special
It seems the botox wasn’t much of a match for my fall allergies. It helped ALOT I was still able to function and work on artwork but, I still had a lot of bad migraines. I spent a lot of time in the dark and offline. Along side the migraines I also faced the worst anxiety I’d ever experienced. It would not go away. It was rough.
Though a lot of fun times came along the way a few of the highlights are.
I finally decided on a true fursona if you’ve been following me on twitter and instagram you’ve already seen her though I’m going to keep you all in the dark on her a bit longer. I want to make a full ref before an official introduction. Though I can offer a hint on an aspect that influenced her design. “Don’t feed them after midnight”
I got to go to Carowinds for the first time in years with
Blasterblurby and it was a blast. Riding the new coasters and just seeing how the park’s changed. The Walking with Dinosaurs exhibit was really fascinating. I never realized how many different subspecies of dinosaurs there were. It was also really cool to see how theme park animatronics have come along. I think Stan Winston’d be proud.Another wonderful thing that happened during the fall is Mattie lost down to her normal weight. She has more energy, is very happy and is the size she was when I first got her. Helping each other recover from my knee/ankle injury’s made all the difference. I unfortunately still have a long ways to go. We found out or rather we got it confirmed most recently that my fibula seems to be following down a different path, it’s not quite where it should be. It’s pinching a nerve and the cartilage is apparently folded. The physical therapist said a lot of what’s really affecting me could be fixed with physical therapy though with only 2 visits a year and 400 a visit it’s not looking very feasible right now but, we’re trying to figure it out.
Back to the highlights, one I’m still kinda reeling from is I unlocked a big, huge art achievement for me. I got my art on a SHIRT! Can you believe it? This has been a dream of mine for a while. I hope to get more of my artwork on a shirt in the future. Though this is a fantastic feeling. I will be holding a preorder for the design soon too.
My annual trip to Myrtle went well this year. I enjoyed running around at the Halloween event and this year I made it to mini golf. It was a challenge but, a lot of fun at the same time. I also got a little more creative with my antics this time despite my knee’s protests. We also got some great photos too.
Another great highlight that’s the most recent is I got to go to a comic con in MB earlier this month. While it didn’t exactly go as planned on the business end it was still a really good time. I got to pick up the prints of a piece I recently finished and will be sharing here very soon and share with others. I met a lot of awesome artists that were very encouraging. My friend that runs a comic shop down there also put my business cards in comic subscribers’s bags. I also met a legally blind artist that recently got picked up by Marvel comics. It was nice to meet someone with similar experiences and problems, accomplish something I’d dreamed about since middle school. He also told me about a tandem cycling camp at the olympic training center in boston I might have to try and figure out how to go to. Man the last time I road a tandem bike was amazing. I’d love to experience that again. I used to ride my bike all the time and then I had to give it up. He told me I might would even have a shot at being on the women’s Paralympic team if the camp were to go really well. That’d definitely be cool.
A lot of opportunities for the future. After the horrible November we had experiencing all these positives made all the difference. Mom had Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and I had some severe migraines. We both were in the bed majority of the month which lead to us missing the thanksgiving meet. When I was up I worked on artwork. Though very little writing instilled during National Novel Writing Month so success on one plain fail on another but, I’m only focusing on the positives here.
Ever since getting back from the con I’ve been really inspired. I’ve just been working and enjoying it a lot. I’ve also made a big decision. After a lot of thinking I’ve decided I’ve decided I wanted to come up with a new company name, rebrand myself. I have some ideas to try and appeal to a wider audience and just be more professional in general.
I feel now’d be as good of a time as any to kinda revamp everything. My company name, heck even my handle were placeholders in the first place and I think I might finally try to figure something more permanent out that I would feel comfortable with anywhere. On business cards, as a website domain and whatever else.
I have a lot of professional plans that I’m hoping to put into place between now and some time next year. I’m still trying to figure it all out but, I feel like this is an important step forward for me.
How have you been? Looking forward to Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate?
Before I go I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas, just in case I don't post again beforehand.
In case one would be interested in exchanging Christmas presents I'll just leave this here.
Christmas Wishlist-Artwork of any of my characters
-GameChangers Lite FP insoles 9.5
-Kingfoam Elite Heel Saviors Elite
-Signal boost on future commission ads
-CMF blank Canine or Feline
-a commission for someone special
Badge Commissions Open! Grab one for your next venture
Posted 8 years agoHey all, I've had some expenses come up I'd like to try take care of and even more so I really want to work on some artwork of others's characters, maybe do some Halloween inspired ones. I'd appreciate a hand whether it be by commissioning me or giving me a signal boost. Thank you.
Price Sheet with examples:http://www.furaffinity.net/full/24837796/
All prices are in USD, PayPal only. Please see my TOS first. All prices are a starting point depending on character complexity and other features the price may fluctuate.
= Badges come in a 4x6 inch format
=Commissioner may specify font/typeface, expression and request their social media to be on it if they like.
-Commissioner can also request a badge idea or theme.
Headshot - Flat Color - $8 Features their name and the option of either simply shaded eyes or a simple swatch background
Bust - Flat Color - $15 Features a waist up image of your character, andante with a simple background or shaded eyes
Lobby Card - Flat Color - $30 Features character in a scene based off a movie, with name in a similar type to original poster with a more detailed background than on regular badges.
Headshot - Shaded - $15 Features simple shading, name, and optional swatch/simple background
Bust - Shaded - $20 Features a simply shaded waist up shot of character, name, and optional swatch/simple background
Lobby Card - $35 Features character a scene based off a movie with name in similar type to the poster within depth shading on the character and background with added effects
Traditional ink Badges - Headshot - $20 Features a traditionally drawn headshot with shading and is typically on the more detailed side than other badge types.
Traditional ink Badges - Bust - $30 Features a traditionally drawn bust with shading and is typically on the more detailed side than other badge types.
Trainer Badge - $45 Comes double-sided with a headshot, and bust of your character, (flat colored by default though for +5 they can be shaded) team of choice(instinct, skull,magma,rocket,etc.) Custom Trainer ID No., Name on both sides, choice of region for badges, silhouettes of a team of pokemon of your choice, option of up to 3 social media users.
Effects - Headshots with effects start at $10 Otherwise on other badge types (not counting the Lobby cards) it's +5 unless particularly complex
Accessories - (clothing, jewelry, props, etc.) Dependent on how big or complexity it may be +5
Background +5
I now have a google form for both regular badge commissions and Pokemon Badges. You still have the option of just noting me though the process would be legitimately faster if you'd just take a moment to fill out the form with the information I'd be asking you about anyways.
Please let me know if you have any problems with them I'm still figuring them out.
General Badge form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1.....eunFw/viewform
Pokemon Badge form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1.....rm?c=0&w=1
Thank you.
Price Sheet with examples:http://www.furaffinity.net/full/24837796/
All prices are in USD, PayPal only. Please see my TOS first. All prices are a starting point depending on character complexity and other features the price may fluctuate.
= Badges come in a 4x6 inch format
=Commissioner may specify font/typeface, expression and request their social media to be on it if they like.
-Commissioner can also request a badge idea or theme.
Headshot - Flat Color - $8 Features their name and the option of either simply shaded eyes or a simple swatch background
Bust - Flat Color - $15 Features a waist up image of your character, andante with a simple background or shaded eyes
Lobby Card - Flat Color - $30 Features character in a scene based off a movie, with name in a similar type to original poster with a more detailed background than on regular badges.
Headshot - Shaded - $15 Features simple shading, name, and optional swatch/simple background
Bust - Shaded - $20 Features a simply shaded waist up shot of character, name, and optional swatch/simple background
Lobby Card - $35 Features character a scene based off a movie with name in similar type to the poster within depth shading on the character and background with added effects
Traditional ink Badges - Headshot - $20 Features a traditionally drawn headshot with shading and is typically on the more detailed side than other badge types.
Traditional ink Badges - Bust - $30 Features a traditionally drawn bust with shading and is typically on the more detailed side than other badge types.
Trainer Badge - $45 Comes double-sided with a headshot, and bust of your character, (flat colored by default though for +5 they can be shaded) team of choice(instinct, skull,magma,rocket,etc.) Custom Trainer ID No., Name on both sides, choice of region for badges, silhouettes of a team of pokemon of your choice, option of up to 3 social media users.
Effects - Headshots with effects start at $10 Otherwise on other badge types (not counting the Lobby cards) it's +5 unless particularly complex
Accessories - (clothing, jewelry, props, etc.) Dependent on how big or complexity it may be +5
Background +5
I now have a google form for both regular badge commissions and Pokemon Badges. You still have the option of just noting me though the process would be legitimately faster if you'd just take a moment to fill out the form with the information I'd be asking you about anyways.
Please let me know if you have any problems with them I'm still figuring them out.
General Badge form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1.....eunFw/viewform
Pokemon Badge form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1.....rm?c=0&w=1
Thank you.
Badge Commissions Open!
Posted 8 years agoHey all, I've had some expenses come up I'd like to try take care of and even more so I really want to work on some artwork of others's characters, maybe do some Halloween inspired ones. I'd appreciate a hand whether it be by commissioning me or giving me a signal boost. Thank you.
Price Sheet with examples:http://www.furaffinity.net/full/24837796/
All prices are in USD, PayPal only. Please see my TOS first. All prices are a starting point depending on character complexity and other features the price may fluctuate.
= Badges come in a 4x6 inch format
=Commissioner may specify font/typeface, expression and request their social media to be on it if they like.
-Commissioner can also request a badge idea or theme.
Headshot - Flat Color - $8 Features their name and the option of either simply shaded eyes or a simple swatch background
Bust - Flat Color - $15 Features a waist up image of your character, andante with a simple background or shaded eyes
Lobby Card - Flat Color - $30 Features character in a scene based off a movie, with name in a similar type to original poster with a more detailed background than on regular badges.
Headshot - Shaded - $15 Features simple shading, name, and optional swatch/simple background
Bust - Shaded - $20 Features a simply shaded waist up shot of character, name, and optional swatch/simple background
Lobby Card - $35 Features character a scene based off a movie with name in similar type to the poster within depth shading on the character and background with added effects
Traditional ink Badges - Headshot - $20 Features a traditionally drawn headshot with shading and is typically on the more detailed side than other badge types.
Traditional ink Badges - Bust - $30 Features a traditionally drawn bust with shading and is typically on the more detailed side than other badge types.
Trainer Badge - $45 Comes double-sided with a headshot, and bust of your character, (flat colored by default though for +5 they can be shaded) team of choice(instinct, skull,magma,rocket,etc.) Custom Trainer ID No., Name on both sides, choice of region for badges, silhouettes of a team of pokemon of your choice, option of up to 3 social media users.
Effects - Headshots with effects start at $10 Otherwise on other badge types (not counting the Lobby cards) it's +5 unless particularly complex
Accessories - (clothing, jewelry, props, etc.) Dependent on how big or complexity it may be +5
Background +5
I now have a google form for both regular badge commissions and Pokemon Badges. You still have the option of just noting me though the process would be legitimately faster if you'd just take a moment to fill out the form with the information I'd be asking you about anyways.
Please let me know if you have any problems with them I'm still figuring them out.
General Badge form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1.....eunFw/viewform
Pokemon Badge form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1.....rm?c=0&w=1
Thank you.
Price Sheet with examples:http://www.furaffinity.net/full/24837796/
All prices are in USD, PayPal only. Please see my TOS first. All prices are a starting point depending on character complexity and other features the price may fluctuate.
= Badges come in a 4x6 inch format
=Commissioner may specify font/typeface, expression and request their social media to be on it if they like.
-Commissioner can also request a badge idea or theme.
Headshot - Flat Color - $8 Features their name and the option of either simply shaded eyes or a simple swatch background
Bust - Flat Color - $15 Features a waist up image of your character, andante with a simple background or shaded eyes
Lobby Card - Flat Color - $30 Features character in a scene based off a movie, with name in a similar type to original poster with a more detailed background than on regular badges.
Headshot - Shaded - $15 Features simple shading, name, and optional swatch/simple background
Bust - Shaded - $20 Features a simply shaded waist up shot of character, name, and optional swatch/simple background
Lobby Card - $35 Features character a scene based off a movie with name in similar type to the poster within depth shading on the character and background with added effects
Traditional ink Badges - Headshot - $20 Features a traditionally drawn headshot with shading and is typically on the more detailed side than other badge types.
Traditional ink Badges - Bust - $30 Features a traditionally drawn bust with shading and is typically on the more detailed side than other badge types.
Trainer Badge - $45 Comes double-sided with a headshot, and bust of your character, (flat colored by default though for +5 they can be shaded) team of choice(instinct, skull,magma,rocket,etc.) Custom Trainer ID No., Name on both sides, choice of region for badges, silhouettes of a team of pokemon of your choice, option of up to 3 social media users.
Effects - Headshots with effects start at $10 Otherwise on other badge types (not counting the Lobby cards) it's +5 unless particularly complex
Accessories - (clothing, jewelry, props, etc.) Dependent on how big or complexity it may be +5
Background +5
I now have a google form for both regular badge commissions and Pokemon Badges. You still have the option of just noting me though the process would be legitimately faster if you'd just take a moment to fill out the form with the information I'd be asking you about anyways.
Please let me know if you have any problems with them I'm still figuring them out.
General Badge form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1.....eunFw/viewform
Pokemon Badge form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1.....rm?c=0&w=1
Thank you.
Anthrocon Recap Post Con report
Posted 8 years agoHere I back home and safe from AC and I had a blast. It was a fun con, I loved the atmosphere, seeing friends and fursuiting in general. It was a great time and I look forward to going next year.
One thing I will say though is I hope we can avoid hitting Pittsburgh at rush hour again. That city is terrifying during rush hour especially when you have to unload your luggage in the street. Aside from that and some minor annoyances relating to the sidewalks and the motel however everything was great. The staff at both AC and the William were great. I was in such a good mood the entire con that even after I tweaked my ankle on a curb-cut I still had a blast and was moving strong the entire time.
I wish I'd of gone to some panels but, I still had a lot of fun especially while suiting. My first time suiting since the seizure and I had a good time. I can't wait to see the photos from the photoshoot. I love Pittsburgh's skyline, and all the places that are just great photography spots. The fan of architecture I am there was a lot to admire around the city from the churches to the bridges to the buildings.
I did get a touch of heat exhaustion on the way back to the room after that long session the day of the photoshoot but, it wasn't anything to complain about.
One thing that I have to say is a HUGE highlight of my con is I SOLD SOMETHING IN THE ART SHOW!!! It feels so good to finally sell something for the first time in a Art Show. I think I might just do AC's art show now and forget about FWA. It just doesn't seem smart to spend money on a maybe especially when I get a bunch of system glitches.
Another highlight was I got to meet a friend from the fursuiters world Telegram chat for the first time in person.
Varek-Wolf While it was brief it was really awesome. I'm hoping next year we'll be able to chat more and hang out a bit longer.
All and all I had a great time. It was a joy seeing friends and meeting others, I had a wonderful time. Now, I think I might go work on the resin blank I bought from DVC. After a year of waiting its nice to finally have it in my hands.
On another note I'll be opening up for commissions this week.
One thing I will say though is I hope we can avoid hitting Pittsburgh at rush hour again. That city is terrifying during rush hour especially when you have to unload your luggage in the street. Aside from that and some minor annoyances relating to the sidewalks and the motel however everything was great. The staff at both AC and the William were great. I was in such a good mood the entire con that even after I tweaked my ankle on a curb-cut I still had a blast and was moving strong the entire time.
I wish I'd of gone to some panels but, I still had a lot of fun especially while suiting. My first time suiting since the seizure and I had a good time. I can't wait to see the photos from the photoshoot. I love Pittsburgh's skyline, and all the places that are just great photography spots. The fan of architecture I am there was a lot to admire around the city from the churches to the bridges to the buildings.
I did get a touch of heat exhaustion on the way back to the room after that long session the day of the photoshoot but, it wasn't anything to complain about.
One thing that I have to say is a HUGE highlight of my con is I SOLD SOMETHING IN THE ART SHOW!!! It feels so good to finally sell something for the first time in a Art Show. I think I might just do AC's art show now and forget about FWA. It just doesn't seem smart to spend money on a maybe especially when I get a bunch of system glitches.
Another highlight was I got to meet a friend from the fursuiters world Telegram chat for the first time in person.
Varek-Wolf While it was brief it was really awesome. I'm hoping next year we'll be able to chat more and hang out a bit longer. All and all I had a great time. It was a joy seeing friends and meeting others, I had a wonderful time. Now, I think I might go work on the resin blank I bought from DVC. After a year of waiting its nice to finally have it in my hands.
On another note I'll be opening up for commissions this week.
Anthrocon Meme
Posted 8 years agoI honestly wasn't sure I was going to get this up or not, I've been running around like a chicken with it's head cut off just trying to get everything ready to go.
Where are you staying?
Omni William
What day are you getting there?
Thursday
How are you traveling?
Driving up
Who will you be rooming with?
Blasterblurby and my mom
How is the best way to find you?
Just look for Mattie, or Takeshi. I’ll likely be wearing my airbrushed hat of Takeshi or my railroad hat when out of suit.
Are there any panels you might be attending?
Maybe, not sure
What do you look like?
5’6”, pale, short auburn hair, usually seen wearing a hat of sorts (My go-tos lately include my great grandfather's railroad cap and my airbrushed hat of Takeshi), a t-shirt that’s either animal or popculture related, almost always wearing aviator sunglasses. Always has a golden retriever service dog at side or very close by.
Will you be suiting?
Of Course, my suit may have some problems but, I still have fun
Do you do free art?
Rarely
Do you do trades?
Sometimes
What is your gender?
Female
Can I talk to you?
Of course! I’m almost always up for a chat. I won’t try to scare you off. If I can’t talk there’s probably a decent reason for why.
Can I touch you?
Ask First, I don’t mind a hug in suit but, I don’t like to be surprised.
How can I find you?
Since I've never been to AC I can't really give you any definite zones but, I should be around, artist alley, dealers den, when I'm suiting odds are if you see a blue sergal a demon fox'll be not too far behind.
Can I buy you drinks?
I don’t drink alcohol but, sure if you buy me a beverage in front of me and/or it’s in a sealed bottle/can. Can never be too careful right?
Can I give you stuff?
Sure! I love stuff! That's very nice of you.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Snuggles are reserved for close friends, hug however are fine as long as you ask first!
Are you nice?
That’s what I’m told. I try to be. If I’m not you probably gave me a good reason not to be.
Will you be going to parties?
Doubt it, I’m not much of one for room parties.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Just say hey or call my name(Lindsay / VJ or my suit’s name, wave or tap me on the shoulder. If you wave you’ll need to be pretty close and to my front I can’t see very far.
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
Probably not! I will likely be eating with friends. it'll be sporadic.
Can I look in your sketchbook?
Yea, if I have it!
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
Ask first. It depends on my mood
Can I take your picture?
Only if I’m in suit or with a group of friends and we all agree though I prefer only if I’m in suit.
Do you do commissions?
Yes, I'd be happy to discuss if your interested but, I won't be working on them till I'm at home. I'm mostly at AC to enjoy it.
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
Hopefully sell something if not everything at the Art Show, so I can pay some bills, Get a Round Nosed Horned Dragon Blank from DVC, Meet a friend of mine from the west coast for the first time in person, get some photos of my SWSCA mask and just have fun.
See everyone going at AC, and I hope everyone has a great weekend regardless
Where are you staying?
Omni William
What day are you getting there?
Thursday
How are you traveling?
Driving up
Who will you be rooming with?
Blasterblurby and my momHow is the best way to find you?
Just look for Mattie, or Takeshi. I’ll likely be wearing my airbrushed hat of Takeshi or my railroad hat when out of suit.
Are there any panels you might be attending?
Maybe, not sure
What do you look like?
5’6”, pale, short auburn hair, usually seen wearing a hat of sorts (My go-tos lately include my great grandfather's railroad cap and my airbrushed hat of Takeshi), a t-shirt that’s either animal or popculture related, almost always wearing aviator sunglasses. Always has a golden retriever service dog at side or very close by.
Will you be suiting?
Of Course, my suit may have some problems but, I still have fun
Do you do free art?
Rarely
Do you do trades?
Sometimes
What is your gender?
Female
Can I talk to you?
Of course! I’m almost always up for a chat. I won’t try to scare you off. If I can’t talk there’s probably a decent reason for why.
Can I touch you?
Ask First, I don’t mind a hug in suit but, I don’t like to be surprised.
How can I find you?
Since I've never been to AC I can't really give you any definite zones but, I should be around, artist alley, dealers den, when I'm suiting odds are if you see a blue sergal a demon fox'll be not too far behind.
Can I buy you drinks?
I don’t drink alcohol but, sure if you buy me a beverage in front of me and/or it’s in a sealed bottle/can. Can never be too careful right?
Can I give you stuff?
Sure! I love stuff! That's very nice of you.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Snuggles are reserved for close friends, hug however are fine as long as you ask first!
Are you nice?
That’s what I’m told. I try to be. If I’m not you probably gave me a good reason not to be.
Will you be going to parties?
Doubt it, I’m not much of one for room parties.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Just say hey or call my name(Lindsay / VJ or my suit’s name, wave or tap me on the shoulder. If you wave you’ll need to be pretty close and to my front I can’t see very far.
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
Probably not! I will likely be eating with friends. it'll be sporadic.
Can I look in your sketchbook?
Yea, if I have it!
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
Ask first. It depends on my mood
Can I take your picture?
Only if I’m in suit or with a group of friends and we all agree though I prefer only if I’m in suit.
Do you do commissions?
Yes, I'd be happy to discuss if your interested but, I won't be working on them till I'm at home. I'm mostly at AC to enjoy it.
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
Hopefully sell something if not everything at the Art Show, so I can pay some bills, Get a Round Nosed Horned Dragon Blank from DVC, Meet a friend of mine from the west coast for the first time in person, get some photos of my SWSCA mask and just have fun.
See everyone going at AC, and I hope everyone has a great weekend regardless
Where I've been Update Ups, downs, jarring experiences
Posted 8 years agoHey all,
Some of you may be wondering where I’ve disappeared off to and… I’ll do my best to give a bit of a recap. My memory is a teensy bit fuzzy so please bare with me.
After we got back from FWA, I started focusing a lot more on Mattie, we were going for more walks, going to the dog park with Blasterblurby and Babe, and just worked on getting both of us back into shape. Also I did a little bit of art, from sketching, to photo editing, to concept art, also decided on doing a few pieces for AC’s art show. By the way if you haven’t heard already I shall be at Anthrocon for the first time this year and I am extremely excited to be going. Art wise though thanks to a sinus infection I wound up not getting a whole lot done
May. May was a lets say it was a interesting month. My aunt passed on after a long battle with cancer. While we weren’t close it was a rough time for the family and I’ll leave it at that.
Not too long after that my mom and I went down to Myrtle for my birthday and to get Mattie groomed. That was a pleasant time, we mostly just used the time to relax, enjoy the sea air, catch up with friends and stop in at Alligator Adventure for the first time in a few years. I couldn’t help it, when I found out they had Spotted Hyenas for a limited time I was drawn there like a moth to a flame. Despite the school children it was a good time, I got a lot of good photos and it was just a good way to spend the morning while Mattie got trimmed up for the summer.
Now to follow one highlight with another, for my birthday I got some Footprint insoles and I tell you, I’m in love!. They made a huge difference pretty much instantly. I experienced less pain, everything was in proper alignment, I had more balance, they’re fantastic or as I told my mom. It feels abnormally good!(I’m flat footed and never really wore corrective insoles so it was a new experience for me) I HIGHLY recommend getting yourself some especially if your flat-footed.
Now to touch base on some not so good things that happened during the month that are the reason I haven’t really posted any. I went up to Duke for my next round of Botox for the migraines and… I had a seizure. Thankfully I was sitting in a hospital, sitting within reach of my doctor so I didn’t have to worry about a head injury this time but, it was still a overwhelming experience as usual. Though waking up in the same place I was before helped a lot. After that I was just zapped of energy, could not walk, could not talk, I could barely move, all I could do for a week was sleep. As soon as I was functioning if you could call it that I started drawing a little bit, trying to get my motor functions back and see if I can start working on more important artwork.
Not much got done since the brain fog was bad and it stuck around for a good while. I’m still suffering from it as I write this though it’s eased off a lot. To give a good idea of how much of an annoyance it is I started sewing some beanbags around the 29th and I didn’t finish them till almost the second week of June. Over the month I made an effort to participate in 30 Days of Dinosaurs and I think that helped a lot. Fairly recently I’ve started on a more upward climb productivity wise, I finished some sketches, that badge I posted earlier and worked on one of my art show pieces for AC. I also started getting back in the swing of writing again. If this post seems jumbled I apologize but, now you know why. While I'm mostly back to normal I think I still have a while before I'm all the way back.
One thing I really enjoyed that’s happened this month as well is I got to go to Salem Lake for the first time. It’s such a beautiful park, I can’t wait to go again. Mattie enjoyed it I enjoyed it and for the first time in a good while I didn’t have to pay later for going to the park. For some reason my allergen wasn’t really out there and I loved it. It was a all around great experience.
That’s pretty much where I’ve been. How are you all doing, have a good May? Your June going well? Who all’s going to AC?
Some of you may be wondering where I’ve disappeared off to and… I’ll do my best to give a bit of a recap. My memory is a teensy bit fuzzy so please bare with me.
After we got back from FWA, I started focusing a lot more on Mattie, we were going for more walks, going to the dog park with
Blasterblurby and Babe, and just worked on getting both of us back into shape. Also I did a little bit of art, from sketching, to photo editing, to concept art, also decided on doing a few pieces for AC’s art show. By the way if you haven’t heard already I shall be at Anthrocon for the first time this year and I am extremely excited to be going. Art wise though thanks to a sinus infection I wound up not getting a whole lot doneMay. May was a lets say it was a interesting month. My aunt passed on after a long battle with cancer. While we weren’t close it was a rough time for the family and I’ll leave it at that.
Not too long after that my mom and I went down to Myrtle for my birthday and to get Mattie groomed. That was a pleasant time, we mostly just used the time to relax, enjoy the sea air, catch up with friends and stop in at Alligator Adventure for the first time in a few years. I couldn’t help it, when I found out they had Spotted Hyenas for a limited time I was drawn there like a moth to a flame. Despite the school children it was a good time, I got a lot of good photos and it was just a good way to spend the morning while Mattie got trimmed up for the summer.
Now to follow one highlight with another, for my birthday I got some Footprint insoles and I tell you, I’m in love!. They made a huge difference pretty much instantly. I experienced less pain, everything was in proper alignment, I had more balance, they’re fantastic or as I told my mom. It feels abnormally good!(I’m flat footed and never really wore corrective insoles so it was a new experience for me) I HIGHLY recommend getting yourself some especially if your flat-footed.
Now to touch base on some not so good things that happened during the month that are the reason I haven’t really posted any. I went up to Duke for my next round of Botox for the migraines and… I had a seizure. Thankfully I was sitting in a hospital, sitting within reach of my doctor so I didn’t have to worry about a head injury this time but, it was still a overwhelming experience as usual. Though waking up in the same place I was before helped a lot. After that I was just zapped of energy, could not walk, could not talk, I could barely move, all I could do for a week was sleep. As soon as I was functioning if you could call it that I started drawing a little bit, trying to get my motor functions back and see if I can start working on more important artwork.
Not much got done since the brain fog was bad and it stuck around for a good while. I’m still suffering from it as I write this though it’s eased off a lot. To give a good idea of how much of an annoyance it is I started sewing some beanbags around the 29th and I didn’t finish them till almost the second week of June. Over the month I made an effort to participate in 30 Days of Dinosaurs and I think that helped a lot. Fairly recently I’ve started on a more upward climb productivity wise, I finished some sketches, that badge I posted earlier and worked on one of my art show pieces for AC. I also started getting back in the swing of writing again. If this post seems jumbled I apologize but, now you know why. While I'm mostly back to normal I think I still have a while before I'm all the way back.
One thing I really enjoyed that’s happened this month as well is I got to go to Salem Lake for the first time. It’s such a beautiful park, I can’t wait to go again. Mattie enjoyed it I enjoyed it and for the first time in a good while I didn’t have to pay later for going to the park. For some reason my allergen wasn’t really out there and I loved it. It was a all around great experience.
That’s pretty much where I’ve been. How are you all doing, have a good May? Your June going well? Who all’s going to AC?
FWA2017 Recap Post Con report
Posted 8 years agoHey all, I'm back home FWA safe and sound. It was a great con, I had a blast talking to friends, fursuiting and working in artist alley.
Our arrival down went pretty soon too. Though my con experience wasn't without it's frustrations. I had pre registered and then my information just totally disappeared. Last time I forget to print off the receipt that's for sure. Luckily we still got pre-registration pricing but, I wasn't happy especially after waiting till the next morning to register.
While some of the moving around they did was good this year I think there were other things that didn't necessarily need to be moved. Also think there was some communication issues that needed to be worked out with the staff. We got the run around trying to find the artist alley Thursday. First they told us it was down stairs and dealers den staff told us it was upstairs then staff members on the Marquise level told us that it was downstairs again. Finally we looked it up ourselves and found it. While the new space was nice the hassle of dealing with the elevators was a little annoying at times.
There were a few times toward the evening that I let Blasterblurby guide me so we could avoid the elevators and give Mattie the night off. Since we were mostly doing artist alley and suiting around at those times it was just easier that way.
Working the AA was a much better experience this year. There was quite a bit of interest in my work and I actually sold something this year. WOO! It was enough to get that other t-shirt from stablercake in the den.
Also Friday morning after I got registered I got suited up and we went to the
CityMuttFursuits photoshoot. It was my first group photoshoot and it was cool, it was great meeting the other suiters and one customer I ended up chatting with in the AA later that day. My only wish is that we'd of known where all the elevators were. I ended up having to climb some stairs once and while it worked out it was a bit nerve racking if I'm honest. Though from what I've seen of the photos they came out great and was totally worth it.
Suiting wise I took it pretty easy this year, listening to my knee and ankle. Though I didn't really have to stop because of my knee but, on the first evening. There were a few times it did let me know if I was doing something it didn't like, especially during the rave Saturday night. I was really glad that I hadn't started really moving yet when we encountered a jerk dragon in the rave. We likely would of had his con badge before we were done if I'd of fallen over or otherwise had gotten hurt because of them. We were pretty angry after that.
Overall the rave was fun, the music was great and just suiting in general was a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to suiting more in the near future. Hopefully soon I'll get my mods to my bodysuit completed and I won't lose my pads anymore.
Overall it was a great con. I had a great time hanging out, suiting, chatting with friends and fellow artists. There were some friends I either missed entirely or only got to see for a short moment or two though it was a fun overall maybe next time we'll get to hang out more.
Our arrival down went pretty soon too. Though my con experience wasn't without it's frustrations. I had pre registered and then my information just totally disappeared. Last time I forget to print off the receipt that's for sure. Luckily we still got pre-registration pricing but, I wasn't happy especially after waiting till the next morning to register.
While some of the moving around they did was good this year I think there were other things that didn't necessarily need to be moved. Also think there was some communication issues that needed to be worked out with the staff. We got the run around trying to find the artist alley Thursday. First they told us it was down stairs and dealers den staff told us it was upstairs then staff members on the Marquise level told us that it was downstairs again. Finally we looked it up ourselves and found it. While the new space was nice the hassle of dealing with the elevators was a little annoying at times.
There were a few times toward the evening that I let
Blasterblurby guide me so we could avoid the elevators and give Mattie the night off. Since we were mostly doing artist alley and suiting around at those times it was just easier that way. Working the AA was a much better experience this year. There was quite a bit of interest in my work and I actually sold something this year. WOO! It was enough to get that other t-shirt from
stablercake in the den.Also Friday morning after I got registered I got suited up and we went to the
CityMuttFursuits photoshoot. It was my first group photoshoot and it was cool, it was great meeting the other suiters and one customer I ended up chatting with in the AA later that day. My only wish is that we'd of known where all the elevators were. I ended up having to climb some stairs once and while it worked out it was a bit nerve racking if I'm honest. Though from what I've seen of the photos they came out great and was totally worth it. Suiting wise I took it pretty easy this year, listening to my knee and ankle. Though I didn't really have to stop because of my knee but, on the first evening. There were a few times it did let me know if I was doing something it didn't like, especially during the rave Saturday night. I was really glad that I hadn't started really moving yet when we encountered a jerk dragon in the rave. We likely would of had his con badge before we were done if I'd of fallen over or otherwise had gotten hurt because of them. We were pretty angry after that.
Overall the rave was fun, the music was great and just suiting in general was a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to suiting more in the near future. Hopefully soon I'll get my mods to my bodysuit completed and I won't lose my pads anymore.
Overall it was a great con. I had a great time hanging out, suiting, chatting with friends and fellow artists. There were some friends I either missed entirely or only got to see for a short moment or two though it was a fun overall maybe next time we'll get to hang out more.
March update and FWA MEME
Posted 8 years agoHey all, here's a relatively late march update though this has been a very busy month. At the start of the month I was hard at work on my mask for my SWSCA class and man was that a lot of fun and a challenge. When I get back from FWA and can get some leather rivets I'm going to work toward finishing it in time for Anthrocon.
I also ended up getting some new shoes though we ended up deciding against going on our annual March trip to MB. We both agreed that it wouldn't be as fun if I was having to use a walker to get around and I don't think walking 8 miles plus would of been very fun with a walker. Oh by the way I'm off the walker!
I'm still thinking of packing it for insurance but, I am going to be walking around FWA without it. My knee and ankle seem to finally be sturdy enough to hold me up.
I've been swimming and walking, Mattie and I are even walking as a team now.
We also took Mattie to the dog park for the first time with Blasterblurby and Ba.
Productivity wise I haven't gotten nearly what I wanted to get done for FWA but, I did get a lot done in-between the knee and a sinus infection that made the month a bit of a lulu. I'm still doing miraculously better than I did last year. My price sheet is pretty much done, only have two more categories to figure pricing on. I have a square reader for artist alley, the mods to my bodysuit are almost done and a few other things I'm too tired to remember right now.(I started a water aerobics class this month and it's a lot more of a workout than you expect) I didn't get a new art show piece to add this year but, I will be entering my two from last year that didn't officially get entered.
At FWA I'm going to be taking quite a few slots for take home commissions and I'll be selling fursuit props and some other items, feel free to stop by and say hey.
Overall I think I'm doing well and I'm hoping to get everything I have left done before the con. Though done or not I'll pack what I have and make the best of it. How are you doing? Who all might I see at FWA?
Where are you staying?
The Hilton a hamster tunnel away.
What day are you getting there?
Some time Thursday
How are you traveling?
By car.
Who will you be rooming with?
BlasterBlurby and my mom
How is the best way to find you?
Just look for Mattie, or Takeshi. I’ll likely be wearing my airbrushed hat of Takeshi or my railroad hat when out of suit.
Are there any panels you might be attending?
Possibly I’m not entirely sure yet though
What do you look like?
5’6”, pale, short auburn hair, usually seen wearing a hat of sorts (My go-tos lately include my great grandfather's railroad cap, a flatcap, my airbrushed ballcap of Takeshi or my hat of Okto made by
mermade ) a t-shirt that’s either animal or popculture related, almost always wearing aviator sunglasses. Always has a golden retriever service dog at side or very close by.
Will you be suiting?
Definitely, I may not be moving as actively as last year given I’m still recovering from my knee/ankle injury but, I’ll definitely be suiting. I have to debut Takeshi’s new bodysuit right?
Do you do free art?
Once in a blue moon, when I do do it, usually it’s a surprise to the recipient.
Do you do trades?
Sometimes, not often
Do you do badges?
Yes, not at con though, I will be taking take-home commissions and you can grab one that way.
What is your gender?
Female
How tall are you?
5’6’’
Can I talk to you?
Of course! I’m almost always up for a chat. I won’t try to scare you off. If I can’t talk there’s probably a decent reason for why.
Can I touch you?
Ask First, I don’t mind a hug in suit but, I don’t like to be surprised.
Can I visit your room?
No. I can only picture inviting friends by but, don’t count on it.
Can I buy you a drink?
I don’t drink alcohol but, sure if you buy me a beverage in front of me and/or it’s in a sealed bottle/can. Can never be too careful right?
Do you accept gifts?
Love them but, I don't expect them.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Ask though likely only hug.
Are you nice?
That’s what I’m told. I try to be. If I’m not you probably gave me a good reason not to be.
Do you have an artist table?
I will be in artist alley for a portion of the con.
Will you be going to parties?
Doubt it, I’m not much of one for room parties.
Will you be performing?
Only when I’m in suit. As much as I’d like to actually do the talent or dance comp I’m not ready for either of those just yet. Especially not this year.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Just say hey or call my name or my suit’s name, wave or tap me on the shoulder. If you wave you’ll need to be pretty close and to my front I can’t see very far.
Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
Probably artist alley, I’m not entirely sure yet but, that’s a fair bet.
What/where will you be eating?
Don’t know yet but, have been thinking of eating mostly sandwiches and chick-fi-la. Might eat at other places if invited by friends but, we’re trying to cut back this year so we probably won’t go much further than the food court otherwise
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
Only if invited. Just ask. I would love to go get food with friends, friends feel free to invite me if you like but, if your not invited it’s a bit creepy to tag along.
Can I look in your sketchbook?
Maybe, ask, if I’m in artist alley though there’ll be a portfolio you can look through as much as your heart desires.
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
Ask first. It depends on my mood
Can I take your picture?
Only if I’m in suit or with a group of friends and we all agree though I prefer only if I’m in suit.
What's your goal(s) for the con this year? Have a more successful time in artist alley this year, maybe make enough to get a t-shirt from stablercake or to cover the cost of the con or just enough so I feel more successful than last year (which will be pretty easy.)
I’m also hoping to just relax and have fun, have a great con with friends and try to avoid having to be carried out of the con because of my knee
I also ended up getting some new shoes though we ended up deciding against going on our annual March trip to MB. We both agreed that it wouldn't be as fun if I was having to use a walker to get around and I don't think walking 8 miles plus would of been very fun with a walker. Oh by the way I'm off the walker!
I'm still thinking of packing it for insurance but, I am going to be walking around FWA without it. My knee and ankle seem to finally be sturdy enough to hold me up.
I've been swimming and walking, Mattie and I are even walking as a team now.
We also took Mattie to the dog park for the first time with
Blasterblurby and Ba. Productivity wise I haven't gotten nearly what I wanted to get done for FWA but, I did get a lot done in-between the knee and a sinus infection that made the month a bit of a lulu. I'm still doing miraculously better than I did last year. My price sheet is pretty much done, only have two more categories to figure pricing on. I have a square reader for artist alley, the mods to my bodysuit are almost done and a few other things I'm too tired to remember right now.(I started a water aerobics class this month and it's a lot more of a workout than you expect) I didn't get a new art show piece to add this year but, I will be entering my two from last year that didn't officially get entered.
At FWA I'm going to be taking quite a few slots for take home commissions and I'll be selling fursuit props and some other items, feel free to stop by and say hey.
Overall I think I'm doing well and I'm hoping to get everything I have left done before the con. Though done or not I'll pack what I have and make the best of it. How are you doing? Who all might I see at FWA?
Where are you staying?
The Hilton a hamster tunnel away.
What day are you getting there?
Some time Thursday
How are you traveling?
By car.
Who will you be rooming with?
BlasterBlurby and my momHow is the best way to find you?
Just look for Mattie, or Takeshi. I’ll likely be wearing my airbrushed hat of Takeshi or my railroad hat when out of suit.
Are there any panels you might be attending?
Possibly I’m not entirely sure yet though
What do you look like?
5’6”, pale, short auburn hair, usually seen wearing a hat of sorts (My go-tos lately include my great grandfather's railroad cap, a flatcap, my airbrushed ballcap of Takeshi or my hat of Okto made by
mermade ) a t-shirt that’s either animal or popculture related, almost always wearing aviator sunglasses. Always has a golden retriever service dog at side or very close by.Will you be suiting?
Definitely, I may not be moving as actively as last year given I’m still recovering from my knee/ankle injury but, I’ll definitely be suiting. I have to debut Takeshi’s new bodysuit right?
Do you do free art?
Once in a blue moon, when I do do it, usually it’s a surprise to the recipient.
Do you do trades?
Sometimes, not often
Do you do badges?
Yes, not at con though, I will be taking take-home commissions and you can grab one that way.
What is your gender?
Female
How tall are you?
5’6’’
Can I talk to you?
Of course! I’m almost always up for a chat. I won’t try to scare you off. If I can’t talk there’s probably a decent reason for why.
Can I touch you?
Ask First, I don’t mind a hug in suit but, I don’t like to be surprised.
Can I visit your room?
No. I can only picture inviting friends by but, don’t count on it.
Can I buy you a drink?
I don’t drink alcohol but, sure if you buy me a beverage in front of me and/or it’s in a sealed bottle/can. Can never be too careful right?
Do you accept gifts?
Love them but, I don't expect them.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
Ask though likely only hug.
Are you nice?
That’s what I’m told. I try to be. If I’m not you probably gave me a good reason not to be.
Do you have an artist table?
I will be in artist alley for a portion of the con.
Will you be going to parties?
Doubt it, I’m not much of one for room parties.
Will you be performing?
Only when I’m in suit. As much as I’d like to actually do the talent or dance comp I’m not ready for either of those just yet. Especially not this year.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
Just say hey or call my name or my suit’s name, wave or tap me on the shoulder. If you wave you’ll need to be pretty close and to my front I can’t see very far.
Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
Probably artist alley, I’m not entirely sure yet but, that’s a fair bet.
What/where will you be eating?
Don’t know yet but, have been thinking of eating mostly sandwiches and chick-fi-la. Might eat at other places if invited by friends but, we’re trying to cut back this year so we probably won’t go much further than the food court otherwise
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
Only if invited. Just ask. I would love to go get food with friends, friends feel free to invite me if you like but, if your not invited it’s a bit creepy to tag along.
Can I look in your sketchbook?
Maybe, ask, if I’m in artist alley though there’ll be a portfolio you can look through as much as your heart desires.
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
Ask first. It depends on my mood
Can I take your picture?
Only if I’m in suit or with a group of friends and we all agree though I prefer only if I’m in suit.
What's your goal(s) for the con this year? Have a more successful time in artist alley this year, maybe make enough to get a t-shirt from
stablercake or to cover the cost of the con or just enough so I feel more successful than last year (which will be pretty easy.)I’m also hoping to just relax and have fun, have a great con with friends and try to avoid having to be carried out of the con because of my knee
