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Artwork in the gallery/favourites/etc. will remain, but all +watches have been removed, and the account will no longer be checked.
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In which I am apparently a greymuzzle*
Posted 13 years agoVia 
redacteur, this seemed pretty interesting.
1. How did you discover this fandom?
Much like Mr. Redacteur, I got here by searching for werewolves on the college computers, after really digging the Werewolf: The Apocalypse RPG, and admittedly finding said creatures pretty alluring. This was around '97 or '98. One thing led to another...
2. Did you participate as soon as you could, or did you "lurk" for a while? If so, how long?
I was on alt.horror.werewolves for a fair while, eventually got on some mailing lists, then to IRC, FurryMUCK and a few others, and then to Second Life. I've given up on all but Second Life and FM, pretty much, though there are still plenty of furs I talk to via IM.
3. What was your first contact with another furry in person?
Gosh, I can't remember, it was a long time ago. I remember there was a.. con-ish-thing in 1999 or thereabouts, which was in the middle of bloody nowhere and it was cold and rainy all the time. It was, mostly, awful.
4. What is you level of involvement with the community? Do you do draw, write, build costumes, participate in forums, etc.?
I make artwork and music, but they're not exclusively, or even predominantly, furry works. And the forums, for the UK folks at least, are full of Bad Crazy; while not strictly forums as such, I tend to be more active on Reddit, and even then not in furry circles. I did very much enjoy going to Confuzzled last year, however -- though getting there this time around is rather in doubt.
5. Did you like anthropomorphic animals before you found out about the fandom?
I suppose it depends on how broadly you define it; I've always thought werewolves were pretty amazing, but more traditional furry fare (The Lion King, Redwall books, so on and so forth) have really not been of much interest to me. I've been quite keen on the non-anthropomorphic variety (wild canids and felines both domestic and wild, primarily) for the longest time, though.
6. Did you begin creative activity (drawing, painting, writing, music, etc.) or greatly increase your creative activity after finding the fandom?
Only by virtue of coincidence; I was at art college when I found the fandom, and I was pretty young at the time. I wouldn't say that my creative activity is overly involved with the fandom; more a case that some of my work is furry, rather than I make furry works. Creative work for me is incredibly rewarding nonetheless.
7. Counting both online and offline interactions, do you spend more leisure time with furries, or with friends not involved in the fandom?
Most definitely furries, perhaps due to inertia. I wouldn't say it's particularly a good or a bad thing; it's just a thing.
*Spoilers: Snow leopard muzzles are generally grey.
redacteur, this seemed pretty interesting.1. How did you discover this fandom?
Much like Mr. Redacteur, I got here by searching for werewolves on the college computers, after really digging the Werewolf: The Apocalypse RPG, and admittedly finding said creatures pretty alluring. This was around '97 or '98. One thing led to another...
2. Did you participate as soon as you could, or did you "lurk" for a while? If so, how long?
I was on alt.horror.werewolves for a fair while, eventually got on some mailing lists, then to IRC, FurryMUCK and a few others, and then to Second Life. I've given up on all but Second Life and FM, pretty much, though there are still plenty of furs I talk to via IM.
3. What was your first contact with another furry in person?
Gosh, I can't remember, it was a long time ago. I remember there was a.. con-ish-thing in 1999 or thereabouts, which was in the middle of bloody nowhere and it was cold and rainy all the time. It was, mostly, awful.
4. What is you level of involvement with the community? Do you do draw, write, build costumes, participate in forums, etc.?
I make artwork and music, but they're not exclusively, or even predominantly, furry works. And the forums, for the UK folks at least, are full of Bad Crazy; while not strictly forums as such, I tend to be more active on Reddit, and even then not in furry circles. I did very much enjoy going to Confuzzled last year, however -- though getting there this time around is rather in doubt.
5. Did you like anthropomorphic animals before you found out about the fandom?
I suppose it depends on how broadly you define it; I've always thought werewolves were pretty amazing, but more traditional furry fare (The Lion King, Redwall books, so on and so forth) have really not been of much interest to me. I've been quite keen on the non-anthropomorphic variety (wild canids and felines both domestic and wild, primarily) for the longest time, though.
6. Did you begin creative activity (drawing, painting, writing, music, etc.) or greatly increase your creative activity after finding the fandom?
Only by virtue of coincidence; I was at art college when I found the fandom, and I was pretty young at the time. I wouldn't say that my creative activity is overly involved with the fandom; more a case that some of my work is furry, rather than I make furry works. Creative work for me is incredibly rewarding nonetheless.
7. Counting both online and offline interactions, do you spend more leisure time with furries, or with friends not involved in the fandom?
Most definitely furries, perhaps due to inertia. I wouldn't say it's particularly a good or a bad thing; it's just a thing.
*Spoilers: Snow leopard muzzles are generally grey.
Small things
Posted 13 years agoI was looking through my hard drive for something else entirely earlier today, and came across some photographs of 
hazelwolf interacting with the wolves of the UKWCT, from way back in August 2007.
I've been together with m'love for over a year, but I'd known him on and off for a good number of years prior, and I believe that he sent me the photos when we talked on IRC. They're really quite sweet images, and he looks so young. It brought back memories of when I'd talked to him online years ago, and the few occasions we'd spent a little time together at furmeets.
It's strange to think that this person who I admired from afar but never felt wholly able to approach -- after all, this was someone who's an impressive artist, how could I interest them? -- ended up being the love of my life. In retrospect, perhaps he was shy too, and that's why he was more absorbed in drawing than conversation.
I'm thinking of starting to go to meets again, after a rather long break. I'd like to meet some new folks, given that things have been somewhat acrimonious with a few folks I know of late. It's both the blessing and the curse of communicating with so many people online; while you can easily find someone to talk to, finding someone to see in person is a more challenging proposition. Hopefully I'll be able to control the anxiety I feel about travelling.
hazelwolf interacting with the wolves of the UKWCT, from way back in August 2007.I've been together with m'love for over a year, but I'd known him on and off for a good number of years prior, and I believe that he sent me the photos when we talked on IRC. They're really quite sweet images, and he looks so young. It brought back memories of when I'd talked to him online years ago, and the few occasions we'd spent a little time together at furmeets.
It's strange to think that this person who I admired from afar but never felt wholly able to approach -- after all, this was someone who's an impressive artist, how could I interest them? -- ended up being the love of my life. In retrospect, perhaps he was shy too, and that's why he was more absorbed in drawing than conversation.
I'm thinking of starting to go to meets again, after a rather long break. I'd like to meet some new folks, given that things have been somewhat acrimonious with a few folks I know of late. It's both the blessing and the curse of communicating with so many people online; while you can easily find someone to talk to, finding someone to see in person is a more challenging proposition. Hopefully I'll be able to control the anxiety I feel about travelling.
2011 meme, because at last it's over
Posted 14 years ago1. What did you do in 2011 that you'd never done before?
Turned 30. Went to my first furry convention. Celebrated a year with the most wonderful guy I've ever met. (In reverse order of importance.)
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't recall making any. Got a few things in mind this time, but it's more plans than resolutions as such.
3. How will you be spending New Year's Eve?
Stayed at home and really just conducted things as per a normal day.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
A friend of mine died. I wouldn't say that we were that close, but the loss really saddened me.
5. What countries did you visit?
Went over to the Netherlands with my mum, stepdad, and my partner for a holiday in Amsterdam.
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
Focus.
7. What date from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
The 2nd of December, which marked a year with hazelwolf. And those few days in may (though, ironically, I forget the exact date) when I attended Confuzzled, the first furry con I've ever been to.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Developing as an artist.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I can't think of anything truly catastrophic, though the latter part of the year was beset by all sorts of problems, including loss of a significant amount of irreplacable data.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not overmuch.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
I certainly got some excellent games, but I think the best expenditure was on various creative software.
12. Where did most of your money go?
I did spend an awful lot on the software mentioned above, and particularly on 3D content.
13. What song will always remind you of 2011?
This one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xscixyIP6Ho
Because Hazel said it made him think of me, and every time I hear it now my heart melts.
14. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Reading. Meditating. Being productive.
15. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Procrastinating.
16. What was your favorite TV program?
It's got to be Doctor Who.
17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hm.
18. What was the best book you read?
It's a close thing between "The Last Werewolf" by Glen Duncan, and "The Infernal City"/"Lord of Souls" (two parts of the same story) by Greg Keyes, as far as fiction goes at least.
19. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Wolf in a Spacesuit.
20. What was your favorite film of this year?
Didn't see it until just recently, but I think it might just be Source Code.
21. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I can't entirely remember, but I was 30.
22. What kept you sane?
Art, music, love, learning.
23. Who did you miss?
My boyfriend. But also an awful lot of people who I've not seen in a long time.
24. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011:
When you're online, writing something nice takes exactly the same amount of effort as writing something mean, and the former gives you a much better result.
Turned 30. Went to my first furry convention. Celebrated a year with the most wonderful guy I've ever met. (In reverse order of importance.)
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't recall making any. Got a few things in mind this time, but it's more plans than resolutions as such.
3. How will you be spending New Year's Eve?
Stayed at home and really just conducted things as per a normal day.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
A friend of mine died. I wouldn't say that we were that close, but the loss really saddened me.
5. What countries did you visit?
Went over to the Netherlands with my mum, stepdad, and my partner for a holiday in Amsterdam.
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
Focus.
7. What date from 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
The 2nd of December, which marked a year with
hazelwolf. And those few days in may (though, ironically, I forget the exact date) when I attended Confuzzled, the first furry con I've ever been to.8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Developing as an artist.
9. What was your biggest failure?
I can't think of anything truly catastrophic, though the latter part of the year was beset by all sorts of problems, including loss of a significant amount of irreplacable data.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Not overmuch.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
I certainly got some excellent games, but I think the best expenditure was on various creative software.
12. Where did most of your money go?
I did spend an awful lot on the software mentioned above, and particularly on 3D content.
13. What song will always remind you of 2011?
This one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xscixyIP6Ho
Because Hazel said it made him think of me, and every time I hear it now my heart melts.
14. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Reading. Meditating. Being productive.
15. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Procrastinating.
16. What was your favorite TV program?
It's got to be Doctor Who.
17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Hm.
18. What was the best book you read?
It's a close thing between "The Last Werewolf" by Glen Duncan, and "The Infernal City"/"Lord of Souls" (two parts of the same story) by Greg Keyes, as far as fiction goes at least.
19. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Wolf in a Spacesuit.
20. What was your favorite film of this year?
Didn't see it until just recently, but I think it might just be Source Code.
21. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I can't entirely remember, but I was 30.
22. What kept you sane?
Art, music, love, learning.
23. Who did you miss?
My boyfriend. But also an awful lot of people who I've not seen in a long time.
24. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011:
When you're online, writing something nice takes exactly the same amount of effort as writing something mean, and the former gives you a much better result.
Things going wrong
Posted 14 years agoIt's not a great time at the moment. This weekend (in chronological order), my mobile phone has broken, meaning I'll have to shell out about £40 I can't really afford for a replacement, not to mention go into town the week before Xmas; my boyfriend has lost his job, and is trying desperately to find a new one, as he's just moved to a new place and has a lot of bills; and my 360 won't boot properly, possibly due to a problem with the hard drive, which in a worst case scenario means I've lost hundreds of hours of game saves.
As a result, please forgive me if I am mostly if not entirely lacking in festive cheer.
As a result, please forgive me if I am mostly if not entirely lacking in festive cheer.
One great year
Posted 14 years agoToday marks exactly a year that I've been together with my wonderful partner, hazelwolf. I'm not sure how much there is that I can say about this, other than it's the longest I've been in a healthy relationship, and that I hope that there will be many more years of it to come.
Hazel's moving in with a mutual friend,
angyl this Sunday, in a house around half an hour away from me, and will be working in a new job in the area. I'm sure to be able to see him at least once a week, if not more often, and of course there's the option of going there as well as him coming to my place.
It's also his birthday on Thursday the 7th, so that's three reasons in quick succession for us to celebrate. I'm planning to create a hand-made card and get some gifts for him, along with probably arranging a celebratory meal for the two of us.
Although it's quite some time away, it's perhaps worth mentioning that we currently plan to attend ConFuzzled 2012, though we will only be able to afford Attending tickets; as his parents don't live too far from the new venue, the intention is to sleep there and spend time at the con during the days of its duration. We both had an excellent time this year, but can't really afford to stay this time around. Hazel also won't be trading this year, and I believe Angyl is, unfortunately, unable to afford to go in any capacity.
The last month has been very stressful for both Hazel and myself, and I owe a debt of gratitude to friends for bearing with us. All being well, things should clear up in the next couple of weeks, and certainly by the new year otherwise. Xmas plans are a little up in the air at the moment, but I suspect I'll be staying at home and (hopefully) spending some time with my partner.
hazelwolf. I'm not sure how much there is that I can say about this, other than it's the longest I've been in a healthy relationship, and that I hope that there will be many more years of it to come.Hazel's moving in with a mutual friend,
angyl this Sunday, in a house around half an hour away from me, and will be working in a new job in the area. I'm sure to be able to see him at least once a week, if not more often, and of course there's the option of going there as well as him coming to my place.It's also his birthday on Thursday the 7th, so that's three reasons in quick succession for us to celebrate. I'm planning to create a hand-made card and get some gifts for him, along with probably arranging a celebratory meal for the two of us.
Although it's quite some time away, it's perhaps worth mentioning that we currently plan to attend ConFuzzled 2012, though we will only be able to afford Attending tickets; as his parents don't live too far from the new venue, the intention is to sleep there and spend time at the con during the days of its duration. We both had an excellent time this year, but can't really afford to stay this time around. Hazel also won't be trading this year, and I believe Angyl is, unfortunately, unable to afford to go in any capacity.
The last month has been very stressful for both Hazel and myself, and I owe a debt of gratitude to friends for bearing with us. All being well, things should clear up in the next couple of weeks, and certainly by the new year otherwise. Xmas plans are a little up in the air at the moment, but I suspect I'll be staying at home and (hopefully) spending some time with my partner.
Unexpected resemblance in an unlikely scene
Posted 14 years agoSo 
shirosirius just linked me to this picture (NSFW) by 
kaputotter, because he thought the snow leopard by the bar, just right-of-centre in the image, was my character.
Now, I've talked to Kaput plenty, and I don't think she'd be one to put someone's character in a picture without them asking (or without okaying it with them), so I figure it must be the cameo by
miyabisan mentioned in the description. Still, a snow leopard with red hair (though I assume that's actually a reflection of the red light from the bar) and a blue neckerchief (as seen here and here) seems an odd coincidence.
I'd not really want my character to be in a picture like that so I'm not sure how to feel. I'm 99.9% sure that it's a coincidental resemblance, but it bothers me just a fraction.
shirosirius just linked me to this picture (NSFW) by 
kaputotter, because he thought the snow leopard by the bar, just right-of-centre in the image, was my character.Now, I've talked to Kaput plenty, and I don't think she'd be one to put someone's character in a picture without them asking (or without okaying it with them), so I figure it must be the cameo by
miyabisan mentioned in the description. Still, a snow leopard with red hair (though I assume that's actually a reflection of the red light from the bar) and a blue neckerchief (as seen here and here) seems an odd coincidence.I'd not really want my character to be in a picture like that so I'm not sure how to feel. I'm 99.9% sure that it's a coincidental resemblance, but it bothers me just a fraction.
New stuff!
Posted 14 years agoI really should get around to updating this more.
Anyway! I have recently been getting into some new art software: Daz Studio, a 3D program that lets you make some pretty sweet renders, and Manga Studio, which is good for drawing (as the name implies) manga and comic art, but also seems pretty useful for inking/shading existing pictures as well.
The results of the former will probably be posted over on my dA in the main (though I do have some content for Daz that could definitely be considered furry), whereas the latter will likely help with my endeavours to do some digital colouring -- sorry I'm taking so long, folks! -- and hopefully towards some original art too.
I'm learning some other 3D software as well -- primarily Blender -- along with continuing to explore Second Life (both actual locations/events and in terms of creativity), where I've recently become a paid member and got a house; I've also managed to get my partner to join me on there, where he's finding it an interesting experience.
Work with Photoshop has been on the back burner, as has music, but I've not abandoned those projects by any means. On the other hand, my photography is likely to be reinvigorated by my recent purchase of a new digital camera: a Fujifilm Finepix S2950. (I'm selling my previous model, a S5700, if anyone's interested.) I'm also planning to do some film photography, though I may need to scour ebay for a reasonably priced light meter before doing so.
As I mentioned in my last journal, I'm considering taking on commission work as well as looking for more collaboration partners, so if anyone's interested on that front, please get in touch. :3
Anyway! I have recently been getting into some new art software: Daz Studio, a 3D program that lets you make some pretty sweet renders, and Manga Studio, which is good for drawing (as the name implies) manga and comic art, but also seems pretty useful for inking/shading existing pictures as well.
The results of the former will probably be posted over on my dA in the main (though I do have some content for Daz that could definitely be considered furry), whereas the latter will likely help with my endeavours to do some digital colouring -- sorry I'm taking so long, folks! -- and hopefully towards some original art too.
I'm learning some other 3D software as well -- primarily Blender -- along with continuing to explore Second Life (both actual locations/events and in terms of creativity), where I've recently become a paid member and got a house; I've also managed to get my partner to join me on there, where he's finding it an interesting experience.
Work with Photoshop has been on the back burner, as has music, but I've not abandoned those projects by any means. On the other hand, my photography is likely to be reinvigorated by my recent purchase of a new digital camera: a Fujifilm Finepix S2950. (I'm selling my previous model, a S5700, if anyone's interested.) I'm also planning to do some film photography, though I may need to scour ebay for a reasonably priced light meter before doing so.
As I mentioned in my last journal, I'm considering taking on commission work as well as looking for more collaboration partners, so if anyone's interested on that front, please get in touch. :3
Commissions?
Posted 14 years agoI got my first commission a few days ago, from a friend who wanted me to take some photographs he could get enlarged and put up on his walls, in exchange for him getting me a couple of items I was after.
I've never really put myself up for commission work, partly due to a lack of confidence in my abilities and partly due to feeling generally unsure about the whole process.
Anyway, I figured I'd post something to gauge if there was any interest in my work. I've already mentioned photography, and I also work on music, digital colouring, general (usually non-furry) digital art/design, calligraphy, and miscellaneous other things. I don't post everything I do online, partly as I don't have a scanner for work in traditional media, but I can usually provide examples where necessary.
If anyone's interested, I'd be happy to follow the same model as I did with my friend; we figure out something you want me to do, and something I'd do the work in exchange for, and go on from there. Of course, I'm more inclined to do things for friends or those I have some rapport with online already.
For both that method and if people wanted to pay money for my stuff, without wanting to sound arrogant, acceptance of commission work is purely down to me. Proposals along the lines of "I'd like you to do X in exchange for Y" will be considered in terms of my time, abilities, and suchlike, but (should there be interest) I'd rather reach something both parties are happy with, and wouldn't turn people down without an explanation.
I've got a few collaboration pieces to work on, so I should get those done first. Still, I don't really expect an enormous rush on this!
(Also, I do still intend to write about CFz at some point. I've been busy.)
I've never really put myself up for commission work, partly due to a lack of confidence in my abilities and partly due to feeling generally unsure about the whole process.
Anyway, I figured I'd post something to gauge if there was any interest in my work. I've already mentioned photography, and I also work on music, digital colouring, general (usually non-furry) digital art/design, calligraphy, and miscellaneous other things. I don't post everything I do online, partly as I don't have a scanner for work in traditional media, but I can usually provide examples where necessary.
If anyone's interested, I'd be happy to follow the same model as I did with my friend; we figure out something you want me to do, and something I'd do the work in exchange for, and go on from there. Of course, I'm more inclined to do things for friends or those I have some rapport with online already.
For both that method and if people wanted to pay money for my stuff, without wanting to sound arrogant, acceptance of commission work is purely down to me. Proposals along the lines of "I'd like you to do X in exchange for Y" will be considered in terms of my time, abilities, and suchlike, but (should there be interest) I'd rather reach something both parties are happy with, and wouldn't turn people down without an explanation.
I've got a few collaboration pieces to work on, so I should get those done first. Still, I don't really expect an enormous rush on this!
(Also, I do still intend to write about CFz at some point. I've been busy.)
CFz 2011 meme (updated!)
Posted 14 years agoStolen from 
funky.
Where are you staying?
In the hotel, triple room.
What day are you getting there?
On Friday I think!
Who will you be with?
I'll be travelling down with hazelwolf and/or angyl, but there's lots of people I hope to see!
Do you do free art or trades?
I will draw on you, if you like; I'm happy to do digital colouring trades for peoples as well, though that wouldn't be something I'd work on at the con in all likelihood. (Other things to do!)
Do you do commissions/badges?
Not at this stage, but my cohorts Hazel and Angyl will be happy to provide :3
Do you have prints/CDs?
I believe my aforementioned accomplices will have prints. Angyl will have a few prints and keyrings and stuff.
Do you have art in the art show?
Aaaand they will be in the art show. My information, she is incorrect! No art show for you.
What suit(s) will you have?
Pinstripe, ideally.
Can I dance with you?
Get me a drink and we'll see.
You're talking to someone, and I would like to say hi, but don't know how, what can I do?
Attract my attention with something shiny :3
What is your gender?
I'm a guy!
How old are you?
29 for all of a few more weeks
How tall are you?
Same as the length of the DNA strands of the human genome, near enough. (Thanks, Wolfram|Alpha.)
Are you mated?
Ugh. Don't like that word. I've got a partner, Hazel, yeah.
Can I touch you?
Define 'touch'.
Can I talk to you?
Sure thing!
Can I hug you?
So long as I at least vaguely know you, yeah.
Can I take photos of you/with you?
If you ask first, sure.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
If you want!
Do you drink alcohol/smoke?
I drink a bit, and smoke a pipe on occasion. *refined*
Can I give you lots of money?
I suppose it depends on what you expect in return!
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
If we know each other well, I'd be happy to :3
Can we hang out?
Absolutely, yes!
Are you nice?
I try to be, yes.
In fursuit...
That isn't a question. Besides, I don't have a fursuit; I do have a big floofy tail though :3
Where will you be most of the time during the con?
I have no idea!
Other cons you may go to?
This is the first con I'll be attending EVER, so it entirely depends on how this one goes if I attend others.
Who are you rooming with?
My partner hazelwolf and our good friend angyl.
Attending any events?
It would be foolish not to! I don't know exactly what's happening yet, however.
How can I find you at the con?
Echolocation, sonar, scent tracking, RFID, GPS tagging. Alternatively, look for a guy with crimson hair and badges with the name Zephyr.
You can now go and have a look at Hazel's answers and Angyl's answers, if the mood so takes you.
I have a whole bunch of other stuff I wanted to write about too, but I figured I'd post this as Confuzzled is approaching before long, and I'm a mixture of excited and nervous.
funky.Where are you staying?
In the hotel, triple room.
What day are you getting there?
On Friday I think!
Who will you be with?
I'll be travelling down with
hazelwolf and/or angyl, but there's lots of people I hope to see!Do you do free art or trades?
I will draw on you, if you like; I'm happy to do digital colouring trades for peoples as well, though that wouldn't be something I'd work on at the con in all likelihood. (Other things to do!)
Do you do commissions/badges?
Not at this stage, but my cohorts Hazel and Angyl will be happy to provide :3
Do you have prints/CDs?
Do you have art in the art show?
What suit(s) will you have?
Pinstripe, ideally.
Can I dance with you?
Get me a drink and we'll see.
You're talking to someone, and I would like to say hi, but don't know how, what can I do?
Attract my attention with something shiny :3
What is your gender?
I'm a guy!
How old are you?
29 for all of a few more weeks
How tall are you?
Same as the length of the DNA strands of the human genome, near enough. (Thanks, Wolfram|Alpha.)
Are you mated?
Ugh. Don't like that word. I've got a partner, Hazel, yeah.
Can I touch you?
Define 'touch'.
Can I talk to you?
Sure thing!
Can I hug you?
So long as I at least vaguely know you, yeah.
Can I take photos of you/with you?
If you ask first, sure.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
If you want!
Do you drink alcohol/smoke?
I drink a bit, and smoke a pipe on occasion. *refined*
Can I give you lots of money?
I suppose it depends on what you expect in return!
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
If we know each other well, I'd be happy to :3
Can we hang out?
Absolutely, yes!
Are you nice?
I try to be, yes.
In fursuit...
That isn't a question. Besides, I don't have a fursuit; I do have a big floofy tail though :3
Where will you be most of the time during the con?
I have no idea!
Other cons you may go to?
This is the first con I'll be attending EVER, so it entirely depends on how this one goes if I attend others.
Who are you rooming with?
My partner
hazelwolf and our good friend angyl.Attending any events?
It would be foolish not to! I don't know exactly what's happening yet, however.
How can I find you at the con?
Echolocation, sonar, scent tracking, RFID, GPS tagging. Alternatively, look for a guy with crimson hair and badges with the name Zephyr.
You can now go and have a look at Hazel's answers and Angyl's answers, if the mood so takes you.
***I have a whole bunch of other stuff I wanted to write about too, but I figured I'd post this as Confuzzled is approaching before long, and I'm a mixture of excited and nervous.
Valentine's and future plans
Posted 14 years agoI've spent the past week in the company of my partner, hazelwolf. My latest submission is the gift he brought for me; I gave him a card, a DVD about wolves, discs with free-to-play MMO's we hope to play together, and a lovely sketch from kaputotter (which I don't think she has put online yet; I'll try and get Hazel to upload it to his account.)
I'd also over-paid
sevas-tra a little for the beautiful painting she did for me; rather than refund a small sum, I asked if she would sketch Hazel as a wolf, based on his profile picture. She said that this was fine, and the result made him happy. (This is another I'll ask him to feature in his gallery.)
The last (physical) thing I got for him was rather on the spur of the moment; I saw that
allytha was offering locket commissions, so I showed him the link and asked if he would like one, as I happened to have enough funds to cover it. As you can see, it's rather lovely. It should arrive before too long, and I hope it will come before he has to go back home in about a week.
On Valentine's day itself, I took him to see a movie, Never Let Me Go. I had been misled about the film by the trailer and brief synopsis; Hazel had briefly read the book on which it's based while studying at university, and assumed I knew the storyline. I was mostly attracted by the director, Mark Romanek, whose previous work I'd enjoyed, and the fact that the adaptation was done by Alex Garland. Anyway, the film turned out to be good, but very emotionally harrowing; not what I would have chosen if I'd known about its content! Rather like Grave of the Fireflies, for instance, I'm glad I watched it, and it was very good, but I could quite happily live without ever seeing it again.
Before we went out to the film, I'd arranged for a delivery of food. Where I live, there is an excellent Japanese restaurant which delivers; we had difficulty for a while deciding what and where we wanted to eat, and by the time we figured it out, most places were booked up. I thought that if we ate at home, we could get more food, and we wouldn't have to pay out for drinks at a restaurant. The food was superb as always, and we both enjoyed it a great deal. I'd bought a bottle of sake for us as well, as I'm unable to drink wine, and we've been gradually drinking that too. Unfortunately the premium-quality stuff had sold out -- perhaps due to Chinese New Year, though of course sake is Japanese in origin -- so I was only able to get the regular kind. Still, it's a drink we enjoy, so maybe another time.
Today, we had planned to visit friends for some tabletop roleplaying -- Dungeons & Dragons -- that was due to go on for a couple of days. Unfortunately, I was not feeling at my best and didn't think I could manage to go out, so I'm staying at home. I have some obligations to take care of here anyway, so it's not so much a trouble. It's rather in my nature to need a bit of solitude now and then, though cuddling a plushie is not the same as having my partner in bed with me.
I've also got a whole bunch of creative plans. I am working on various kinds of machinima and video work, and I plan to get back into photography as well -- including trying out my old film camera once again. Furthermore, I'm planning to try out some digital art, first beginning with colouring some pictures, as I've recently bought a graphics tablet. I'm going to work on my music more as well, though that's a case of both re-learning software and learning physical instruments almost from scratch; in all cases, things are going well, though progress is a slow but steady.
hazelwolf. My latest submission is the gift he brought for me; I gave him a card, a DVD about wolves, discs with free-to-play MMO's we hope to play together, and a lovely sketch from kaputotter (which I don't think she has put online yet; I'll try and get Hazel to upload it to his account.)I'd also over-paid
sevas-tra a little for the beautiful painting she did for me; rather than refund a small sum, I asked if she would sketch Hazel as a wolf, based on his profile picture. She said that this was fine, and the result made him happy. (This is another I'll ask him to feature in his gallery.)The last (physical) thing I got for him was rather on the spur of the moment; I saw that
allytha was offering locket commissions, so I showed him the link and asked if he would like one, as I happened to have enough funds to cover it. As you can see, it's rather lovely. It should arrive before too long, and I hope it will come before he has to go back home in about a week.On Valentine's day itself, I took him to see a movie, Never Let Me Go. I had been misled about the film by the trailer and brief synopsis; Hazel had briefly read the book on which it's based while studying at university, and assumed I knew the storyline. I was mostly attracted by the director, Mark Romanek, whose previous work I'd enjoyed, and the fact that the adaptation was done by Alex Garland. Anyway, the film turned out to be good, but very emotionally harrowing; not what I would have chosen if I'd known about its content! Rather like Grave of the Fireflies, for instance, I'm glad I watched it, and it was very good, but I could quite happily live without ever seeing it again.
Before we went out to the film, I'd arranged for a delivery of food. Where I live, there is an excellent Japanese restaurant which delivers; we had difficulty for a while deciding what and where we wanted to eat, and by the time we figured it out, most places were booked up. I thought that if we ate at home, we could get more food, and we wouldn't have to pay out for drinks at a restaurant. The food was superb as always, and we both enjoyed it a great deal. I'd bought a bottle of sake for us as well, as I'm unable to drink wine, and we've been gradually drinking that too. Unfortunately the premium-quality stuff had sold out -- perhaps due to Chinese New Year, though of course sake is Japanese in origin -- so I was only able to get the regular kind. Still, it's a drink we enjoy, so maybe another time.
Today, we had planned to visit friends for some tabletop roleplaying -- Dungeons & Dragons -- that was due to go on for a couple of days. Unfortunately, I was not feeling at my best and didn't think I could manage to go out, so I'm staying at home. I have some obligations to take care of here anyway, so it's not so much a trouble. It's rather in my nature to need a bit of solitude now and then, though cuddling a plushie is not the same as having my partner in bed with me.
I've also got a whole bunch of creative plans. I am working on various kinds of machinima and video work, and I plan to get back into photography as well -- including trying out my old film camera once again. Furthermore, I'm planning to try out some digital art, first beginning with colouring some pictures, as I've recently bought a graphics tablet. I'm going to work on my music more as well, though that's a case of both re-learning software and learning physical instruments almost from scratch; in all cases, things are going well, though progress is a slow but steady.
The hands of an artist
Posted 15 years agoWe are all drawn in a certain way by the events and people in our lives. While the background never really changes that much, the appearance and even the nature of our character can change substantially over the course of time, becoming almost unrecognisable compared to an earlier view.
My partner hazelwolf is an artist, and I think he has a good deal of talent. I would be wrong to say that he was the best artist I have ever seen, but he's certainly far from the worst; I think his grasp of colour, especially, is impressive. He's worked on me, with a loving touch; he smooths out the rough edges, softens my heart, and brings the best aspects of me into focus. He's certainly brought a good deal of colour and light into my life, as well. I hope that, like any creative work, that I reflect the good things in him.
Being with Hazel has stimulated my own creativity exponentially. For the first time in a long while I've been wanting to make music, take photographs, and even work on new ideas like video and digital art, as well as to try my hand at writing prose, something I've not attempted in a great many years.
Please feel free to watch this space, and my DA page, as I'm sure there will be some new material in the near future, whatever kind of media that might end up being.
My partner
hazelwolf is an artist, and I think he has a good deal of talent. I would be wrong to say that he was the best artist I have ever seen, but he's certainly far from the worst; I think his grasp of colour, especially, is impressive. He's worked on me, with a loving touch; he smooths out the rough edges, softens my heart, and brings the best aspects of me into focus. He's certainly brought a good deal of colour and light into my life, as well. I hope that, like any creative work, that I reflect the good things in him.Being with Hazel has stimulated my own creativity exponentially. For the first time in a long while I've been wanting to make music, take photographs, and even work on new ideas like video and digital art, as well as to try my hand at writing prose, something I've not attempted in a great many years.
Please feel free to watch this space, and my DA page, as I'm sure there will be some new material in the near future, whatever kind of media that might end up being.
New Forms
Posted 15 years agoIt's interesting to see how things in life change. Certainly, 2011 is shaping up to be immensely superior to 2010; if nothing else, it had a brilliant start, as I spent new year with my partner hazelwolf, as well as seeing a good number of other friends.
I've always been curious how people's characters evolve, too. Sometimes you see a bazillion pictures of someone's fursona and every detail is always precisely the same. It seems inflexible to me; every picture I've had done of Zephyr has been at least slightly different, the interpretation by different artists always yielding different results, and even the same artist can look at different facets at different times.
I've actually been wondering if I should get some of my forms from Second Life drawn, seeing as I've been going on there rather frequently of late, and intend to learn the system, with the help of a few books. I don't feel so much attached to those, although they still have my own sense of style, and will certainly be unique when I work out the intricacies of modification.
Relationships have evolved for me too; 2010 was the first time that I had two different partners in the course of a year, and although I'm sad that things between Balkor and myself didn't work out so well, it's reassuring to know that we still get on well as close friends. I'm hoping we can spend some time together in person. As for things with Hazel, I couldn't ask for a better situation; all being well, we'll spend time together this weekend.
I've more confidence in myself, and I'm optimistic about the future. There's a lot of things I want to accomplish this year, and I genuinely feel like I'll be able to achieve my goals. Generally speaking I'm enjoying life a lot more; though it's not without irritations, and I still have certain disadvantages that I doubt I'll ever fully overcome, I'm managing a lot better.
Hope all of you lovely people had a great new year, and I wish you the best for 2011. I've some art on the way, so there'll be a few new things to post soon.
hazelwolf, as well as seeing a good number of other friends.I've always been curious how people's characters evolve, too. Sometimes you see a bazillion pictures of someone's fursona and every detail is always precisely the same. It seems inflexible to me; every picture I've had done of Zephyr has been at least slightly different, the interpretation by different artists always yielding different results, and even the same artist can look at different facets at different times.
I've actually been wondering if I should get some of my forms from Second Life drawn, seeing as I've been going on there rather frequently of late, and intend to learn the system, with the help of a few books. I don't feel so much attached to those, although they still have my own sense of style, and will certainly be unique when I work out the intricacies of modification.
Relationships have evolved for me too; 2010 was the first time that I had two different partners in the course of a year, and although I'm sad that things between Balkor and myself didn't work out so well, it's reassuring to know that we still get on well as close friends. I'm hoping we can spend some time together in person. As for things with Hazel, I couldn't ask for a better situation; all being well, we'll spend time together this weekend.
I've more confidence in myself, and I'm optimistic about the future. There's a lot of things I want to accomplish this year, and I genuinely feel like I'll be able to achieve my goals. Generally speaking I'm enjoying life a lot more; though it's not without irritations, and I still have certain disadvantages that I doubt I'll ever fully overcome, I'm managing a lot better.
Hope all of you lovely people had a great new year, and I wish you the best for 2011. I've some art on the way, so there'll be a few new things to post soon.
Regarding the ban of certain content on FA.
Posted 15 years agoWithdrawing in disgust is not the same thing as apathy.
Changes
Posted 15 years agoThings change yet so much stays the same
Life's just a dream we have of reality
Love's strength enhances what we have
And then strips us of our sanity.
-- Lamb, CloserThings have been pretty strange since I last wrote here, with a lot of things changing -- though, on the whole, in good ways.
I've recently got back in touch with some folks I'd not seen in a long time, and it continues to be a pleasant surprise how people can change in positive ways. I've no idea of people's usernames on here, so apologies for not mentioning them directly, but I ended up visiting a houseful of (mostly) furs, all but one of whom I'd met previously; the one non-fur there unexpectedly turned out to be an old friend from roleplaying, who I'd not seen in a long time. I got on well with everyone, and a couple of other folks I knew visited while I was there:
rma-reborn and hazelwolf. I got on really well with Hazel in particular, and when I became upset for no clear reason rather late in the last evening/night of my visit, he held me close all night which made me feel a hell of a lot better.The following weekend, I was due to be in Manchester with
balkor, but... well, I don't want to go into the details, but talking to him a couple of days before, it turned out we didn't feel the same as each other. I suspect we were more fond of an idea than the actuality, to put it in rather vague terms. I'm hoping we can reconcile and still be friends, but unfortunately I don't think we're going to work as more than that for some time. It's sad, of course, but in a way it's better than this limbo-state we'd been in for the last 4 or 5 months. We made each other happy, when we were together; but somehow we couldn't get that back. I guess it's like when you have a really good dream, you can't remember all the details and you can't make it repeat, but you can still have a happy memory.Not wanting to sit at home on my own, with most people offline and at the meet, I floated the idea with Hazel that he might want to come stay with me, as he didn't seem overly keen on going to the meet either. As this was rather last-minute, I didn't really expect it'd work; however, after thinking about it overnight or so, he decided he'd come up on Friday evening and stay the weekend.
This went about 1000x better than I had any right to expect. Without going into every detail, it was an entirely lovely weekend; the only disadvantage being the time seemed to slip away rather quickly. So that nobody gets the wrong impression, I've known Hazel on and off for years, but we'd not spent time with just us before. With that out of the way... there seem to be pretty good odds of us getting together. And that would pretty much be the best Xmas present ever.
Hard times; good friends.
Posted 15 years agoAll I want in life's a little bit of love to take the pain away.
-- Spiritualized, "Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space"I've been meaning to write this for a while. The last 6-8 weeks of my life have been really hard, the first half of that most especially. It's not something I really want to go into detail about, but without exaggeration it was some of the worst times I've ever been through. I survived, I'm better, a lot of things have improved, and all being well I should continue to get some help and support to carry on with my life. That dealt with, the rest of this journal is entirely joyful. Also, there are a lot of icons.
One thing that has really helped is making efforts to be more sociable. I've seen several friends recently, reconnected with others, and found about other people living locally, and so I'll cover each of these in turn, in no particular order.
A couple of weeks ago I went to spend the night with
WolfenWolf, and had a great time out of it. I've known him for ages but we've not spent a whole lot of time together, so it was a good opportunity. I'd not been to his current place before and I'm nervous about travelling at night, especially places I've not previously visited, so he met me in town and we went to his place. Most of the time was just spent talking about random stuff, snuggling, and playing videogames (which made me realise that Halo Reach is awesome); later in the night I got to meet his flatmate 
phenris and got on with him pretty well too. He's drawn a lot of art of Wolfen, and should all go according to plan, he's going to do a little picture of Wolfen and me that I wanted to get done as thanks for their kindness and hospitality. As we've got on so well, we fully intend to spend more time together in the future.Most recently I've seen a new friend and a couple of old ones: finding out that
Ranshiin lived nearby, we decided to spend some time together, and got on well; he also introduced me to a number of furs and a new location on Second Life, where I met a musician that I'd admired for some time. Earlier this week I saw 
magrcon, who again I've known for ages and lives locally, but I'd not seen him in person for over a year. We're intending to spend some more time together before long. On Friday, I saw a very good friend 
lupestripe, and our time was spent talking, drinking beer and cuddling; I felt incredibly comfortable with him and able to talk about anything at all, and although we'd not spent time together one-on-one before, there was no awkwardness and I feel it made our friendship closer. We hope to see each other again in a couple of weeks when I'm up visiting my family and attending a furmeet.The most important person I saw, though, was a few weeks ago now when
balkor decided to visit me just for a night to help me feel better. Things went amazingly well; I was worried one or both of us would be in some way uncomfortable, but we were able to be totally open about our feelings, and in fairness we spent most of the weekend in each other's arms. Perhaps the most wonderful moment was when I saw him onto the train, told him I loved him, and he said the same words back to me. We'd planned to go to a gig this month, though he couldn't get the leave for that; however, we still intend to head to a furmeet together in November, and we're considering attending Confuzzled next year. One of the first things I've done since fixing up the apartment is to put this picture that he commissioned for us (and which everyone and their dog +favourites) up in a position where I can see it first thing when I wake up and last thing before I go to sleep. It makes me smile.I've reconnected with a few folks I'd been out of touch with too, notably
rikka_hyou, 
rykya, and 
laini. We didn't stop being friends or anything, we just lost contact there for a while. It's great to hear from them again.Last but not least, I found out that a couple of artist friends live, or will soon live, not too far away.
ultraviolet, whose art I've loved for a long time, has been living in the same city as me, which I didn't know until recently; we've begun talking online, and we get on well. A long time ago we used to be in touch on Livejournal, and it's good to be in contact with her again. She's suggested dragging me out at some point, and I don't think I'll object too much. 
Unimpressive, a friend, artist, and some argue best bat on FurryMUCK, is moving to Cambridge, and he wants to meet up with me. He's drawing a picture for me, the sketch version of which I will post shortly, and he said he'd like to present the finished painting to me personally.[Edit] I also just remembered that, all being well,
lilpika is moving to my town soon too, and it'll be great to spend some time with him. Again, a good friend I've not spent overly much time with in person.[Edit2] How could I forget that
bluewoozle has moved to my town too? I really hope I get a chance to see him soon.Talking of art, I have a very special sketch of
balkor and myself drawn by one of my favourite artists, kaputotter, who has done a couple of pictures for me already that I'm very fond of. I'll post this in a day or two, and in due course it'll become a finished watercolour, though Kaput is over in the UK for a couple of months starting real soon now. Perhaps, if the circumstances are right, I'll get to say hi to her in person.Abode of Snow
Posted 15 years agoSo, since my last journal, it seems that I'm going to be single for the foreseeable future. Obviously this has not put me in the best of moods, and so even little things have been setting me off.
I thought I'd cheer myself up with a Wii, seeing as I'd been planning on getting one for a while; one of the notable things about it is that you can use BBC iPlayer. I found a Natural World programme about the Himalayas available (you can watch it here until the 10th of September, if you're in the UK), and figured it'd be a good one to watch as I'm interested in nature as well as having connections to the region -- obviously it's one of the only areas where snow leopards are now found in the wild, and that area also encompasses Tibet, a land that has ties to my spiritual beliefs. (There's a little bit more about that in the description for this commission.)
Snow leopards featured quite heavily, though so did wolves; apparently the wolves of that region are from a very old bloodline compared to those found in more western regions. I initially misunderstood a line in the commentary and thought they were saying snow leopards and wolves worked together; this idea, mistaken as it was, hit rather close to home as of course my recently ex-partner balkor is a wolf.
The rest of the programme was beautifully shot, if somewhat sad. The whole area is quite bleak, and yet (to paraphrase the narrator) it fosters a surprising degree of biodiversity and cooperation between animals, both in family and other social groups. I often feel quite isolated, myself, and lacking in these kind of close relationships. I don't get on badly with my family, but I lack much face-to-face social contact.
Another troubling piece of information was that the Himalayas are experiencing climate change to a greater degree than any other part of the world except the poles, and many of the plants and animals unique to the region are under threat. While there is a lot of conservation work underway, due to the severe environmental conditions in the region it is exceptionally difficult.
Another thing that stood out is the kind of stark spirituality of the region. As I mentioned already, Tibet is in the Himalayas, and home to several major branches of Buddhism; but even more simply expressed things had that feeling to them: a number of images of prayer flags (including some on top of Everest), the beautiful Mount Kailash, even in the graceful movement of the snow leopard itself.
It gave me a lot to think about, and a number of beautiful images stayed in my mind. The programme made me rather sad though about how this area is being eroded from the world, and I think I share the feeling with a number of furs that life as an animal might be, if not better, then certainly shorn of a great many of the complications of modern life.
I thought I'd cheer myself up with a Wii, seeing as I'd been planning on getting one for a while; one of the notable things about it is that you can use BBC iPlayer. I found a Natural World programme about the Himalayas available (you can watch it here until the 10th of September, if you're in the UK), and figured it'd be a good one to watch as I'm interested in nature as well as having connections to the region -- obviously it's one of the only areas where snow leopards are now found in the wild, and that area also encompasses Tibet, a land that has ties to my spiritual beliefs. (There's a little bit more about that in the description for this commission.)
Snow leopards featured quite heavily, though so did wolves; apparently the wolves of that region are from a very old bloodline compared to those found in more western regions. I initially misunderstood a line in the commentary and thought they were saying snow leopards and wolves worked together; this idea, mistaken as it was, hit rather close to home as of course my recently ex-partner balkor is a wolf.
The rest of the programme was beautifully shot, if somewhat sad. The whole area is quite bleak, and yet (to paraphrase the narrator) it fosters a surprising degree of biodiversity and cooperation between animals, both in family and other social groups. I often feel quite isolated, myself, and lacking in these kind of close relationships. I don't get on badly with my family, but I lack much face-to-face social contact.
Another troubling piece of information was that the Himalayas are experiencing climate change to a greater degree than any other part of the world except the poles, and many of the plants and animals unique to the region are under threat. While there is a lot of conservation work underway, due to the severe environmental conditions in the region it is exceptionally difficult.
Another thing that stood out is the kind of stark spirituality of the region. As I mentioned already, Tibet is in the Himalayas, and home to several major branches of Buddhism; but even more simply expressed things had that feeling to them: a number of images of prayer flags (including some on top of Everest), the beautiful Mount Kailash, even in the graceful movement of the snow leopard itself.
It gave me a lot to think about, and a number of beautiful images stayed in my mind. The programme made me rather sad though about how this area is being eroded from the world, and I think I share the feeling with a number of furs that life as an animal might be, if not better, then certainly shorn of a great many of the complications of modern life.
Don't it always seem to go...
Posted 15 years ago...that you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone?
So I suppose I should write a few words about what's going on with balkor and me. Seeing as we're the subject of the most popular picture on my page, it seemed appropriate to discuss things a little.
As it currently stands, Balkor and myself are not presently together. However, that's not as bad as it sounds, as we're not completely apart either. Following something of an argument we more or less broke up, but he says he regrets doing so. We also both acknowledge that we still love one another and have made each other happy.
At this point, though, it remains up to him whether he wants to get back together -- which I very much hope he does. I don't want to publicise every last detail of what we've talked about, but I feel we understand each other better; moreover, I've never had anyone treat me better or got more out of a relatively brief period of time together.
I hope with all my heart that I can get back together with m'wolf, but regardless of what happens, he will always hold a special place in my heart.
Maybe the hardest part of this is the not knowing. He needs time to think and decide, of course, but... if I could know for sure -- even if that was knowing I was alone -- or even just hold him in my arms, that would make everything so much better.
So I suppose I should write a few words about what's going on with balkor and me. Seeing as we're the subject of the most popular picture on my page, it seemed appropriate to discuss things a little.
As it currently stands, Balkor and myself are not presently together. However, that's not as bad as it sounds, as we're not completely apart either. Following something of an argument we more or less broke up, but he says he regrets doing so. We also both acknowledge that we still love one another and have made each other happy.
At this point, though, it remains up to him whether he wants to get back together -- which I very much hope he does. I don't want to publicise every last detail of what we've talked about, but I feel we understand each other better; moreover, I've never had anyone treat me better or got more out of a relatively brief period of time together.
I hope with all my heart that I can get back together with m'wolf, but regardless of what happens, he will always hold a special place in my heart.
Maybe the hardest part of this is the not knowing. He needs time to think and decide, of course, but... if I could know for sure -- even if that was knowing I was alone -- or even just hold him in my arms, that would make everything so much better.
Done with reposts!
Posted 15 years agoSo, I've finished posting all the commissions and suchlike that I already have. I will still keep watching a few folks on here -- I'm trying to be really selective so I don't end up with a million submissions to look at every time I log in -- but at the moment, I basically don't have anything else to post until a couple more things go through.
I really like getting new art but I'm not going to go crazy with it. I'm looking at maybe one piece every couple months or so.
At the moment I am waiting for three artists:
orthan sketch commission
unimpressive maybe sketch, maybe full watercolour piece
kahnol said he can probably do me a belated birthday sketch
I try to keep an eye out for anyone who's open for commissions, especially if they are doing them at a low price. That isn't because I'm cheap or anything, but I don't have a whole bunch of spare money to spend on art. There's some artists that I love, but they're totally beyond my means.
Love and rockets,
ZK
I really like getting new art but I'm not going to go crazy with it. I'm looking at maybe one piece every couple months or so.
At the moment I am waiting for three artists:
orthan sketch commission unimpressive maybe sketch, maybe full watercolour piece
kahnol said he can probably do me a belated birthday sketchI try to keep an eye out for anyone who's open for commissions, especially if they are doing them at a low price. That isn't because I'm cheap or anything, but I don't have a whole bunch of spare money to spend on art. There's some artists that I love, but they're totally beyond my means.
Love and rockets,
ZK
