I am going to do my best to upload more art here and engage. <3 More links of where you can find me have been updated in my profile too!

I hope you all have been well! I’ve noticed some names I haven’t seen elsewhere since the last time I was active here. It’s good to see you guys again!

~Zy

I've made some updates and improvements to my Patreon, and update extremely regularly for all who may be interested! Thank you for taking a peek!

https://www.patreon.com/zyleeth

If one-off support is more your thing, donating to my ko-fi also gets you access to hidden sketches and art ahead of when everyone else sees it for a whole month!

https://ko-fi.com/zyleeth

And of course, for more general updates I'm more active on Twitter. <3 I'm planning another raffle soonish, so keep an eye out!

https://twitter.com/Zyleeth

I'm going to be at Midwest Furfest this year and will have all kinds of cool new merch, so I hope y'all will come say hello!

~Zy

Two weeks left on the dragon scroll kickstarter, guys!! We are totally funded AND have breached one stretch goal! Please head over and pledge if you like, you can now choose between TWO designs (or both!). I'm really excited to have these made and shipped out. They will unfortunately not be made available for regular purchase online until late this year or early next, so this and MFF will be your only chances to get one for a while!

https://www.kickstarter.com/project.....n-wall-scrolls

~Zy

Hey guys!! I have officially launched my first Kickstarter project today! If you are so inclined, I would so appreciate you taking a look and potentially supporting/sharing!

https://www.kickstarter.com/project.....n-wall-scrolls

Much love!
~Zy

I have upgraded my ko-fi account to Gold status! You can not only support me there on a monthly basis, but anytime you donate a bit you will have access to all my private sketches, unposted art, and early-access art. <3 And also get a chance to get a surprise art piece the month you donate!

https://ko-fi.com/zyleeth

I am also still over on Patreon as ever, if that's more your bag! Thanks for looking. <3

~Zy

Time for my yearly journal update! XD I am currently revamping my gallery, so expect to see some new things as well as see some old things disappear!

I am currently open for commissions! The best way to contact me is not through FA's note system however, as I do not check it regularly. For commission inquiries please email me at zvaldien *at* yahoo.com or DM me on twitter! These are the venues I will see your message the quickest!

Now here are some helpful links for your consideration!

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/zyleeth (See all my art, including sketches and concepts, and major pieces days before they get posted anywhere else. Also get gift art!)

Ko-Fi: www.ko-fi.com/zyleeth (Thank you for every bit of support you can give!)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zyleeth (Where I am most active these days.)

Thanks for reading! <3
~Zy

Hey guys! Long time no type! Just letting it be known that I am now on Patreon and already putting content up! I will leave the link up here, even $1 a month is super appreciated and gets you lots of sketch pages, progress shots, and cartoons not seen anywhere else. <3

https://www.patreon.com/zyleeth

I am also now offering super high quality prints of my India ink paintings on Inprnt! This weekend only they are offering free shipping on all orders, and I also have a promo code for an additional 15% off! The promo code is: RHV08UN and link is below!

https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/zyleeth/

My next convention will be MFF in December, where I will also be selling my wares at a dealer table, so I hope to see y'all there!

~Zy

Sorry to add to the pile of journals, just a couple announcements:

1) I have officially disabled my notes system! If you need to contact me for a commission, please uuuuse...

2) Any of these other places that you can find me!

Email: zvaldien *at* yahoo *dot* com

Other websites:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zyleeth
Weasyl: https://www.weasyl.com/~zyleeth
FurryNetwork: https://beta.furrynetwork.com/zyleeth/

Happy bloomings!

~Zy

I've found myself with extra time for a while so I'm excited to say I'm officially open for commissions! Here's just a few examples:

Backlight Icons - $10 http://www.furaffinity.net/view/15285206/

Digital Sketch - $20 http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4821301/

Digital Sketch w/ color - $25 http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4568048/

Icons - $25 http://www.furaffinity.net/view/16671837/

Speed Painting - $50 http://www.furaffinity.net/view/12890821/

Full Digital w/ Background - $90 http://www.furaffinity.net/view/15604688/

Watercolor - $90-$120 http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17576849/
-Done on 11x15 cold press with professional paint. Can ship original!
-Price depends on complexity, background, and number of characters.


If you're looking for anything not on this list just let me know and I'll see if I can accommodate!

I got a ton of street passes at TFF, but who else out there is playing MH4U? :> I made it to high rank not long ago, well on the way to g-rank once again!

My favored weapons in order are hammer, hunting horn, bowguns, and charge blade. Hit me up if you want to hunt!

It's for this very reason that art will unfortunately be slow for a while... XD

Where are you staying?
-Boyfriend's house not far away!

What day are you getting there?
-Either Thursday night or Friday morning.

How are you traveling?
-Vehicle. :D I'm a local.

Who will you be rooming with?
-  astralabortion of course, along with  likeshine,  painteddog, and dat l00zer  edrekin

How is the best way to find you?
-Definitely tweet me! @Zyleeth, and I'll be checking twitter periodically, we can totally arrange something.

Are there any panels you might be attending?
-No clue, I"m probably gonna fly by the seat of my pants.

What do you look like?
-Long reddish hair, kinda medium height. Most likely carrying a black portfolio and (depending on the weather) wearing a white flower hat.

Will you be suiting?
-Naw, not this year. Maaaybe in a few years?

Do you do free art?
-Probably not!

Do you do trades?
-Hell yeah!

Do you do badges?
-Yes.

What is your gender?
-Laydeh.

How tall are you?
-5'6"

Can I talk to you?
-Sure! I'm kind of shy sometimes but I do my best as long as you aren't creepin'. :>

Can I touch you?
-I prefer not to be touched! If we're friends a hug is okay as long as you aren't sick!

Can I visit your room?
-Considering my "room" is off-site you'd have to ask El Boyfriendo. XD It's a small place and we'll be cramped enough as it is!

Can I buy you drinks?
-Sure! But only sealed ones please! <3

Can I give you stuff?
-I accept nice presents and offerings. :>

Can I hug or snuggle with you?
-I'm afraid I'm an old school dragon, no snuggling only village burning.

Are you nice?
-If you give me a cookie definitely not, keep your palms flat!

Do you have an artist table?
-I will make my OWN table with art, blackjack, and hookers.

Will you be going to parties?
-Maybe a couple!

If I see you, how should I get your attention?
-I respond quickest to "Zy" or "Bug", but "Ally" is acceptable! Otherwise just walk up and say hi.

Where will you be most of the time during the day(s)?
-Most likely sitting at a table somewhere drawing or hanging out with people, last couple years I spent a lot of time in the corral.

What/where will you be eating?
-Errwhere! Definitely Original Pancake House at least once, highly recommend.

Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
-Perhaps! I usually just go with the flow.

Can I look in your sketchbook?
-Sure but it may not all be SFW. :>

Can I draw in your sketchbook?
-Yeah!!

Can I take your picture?
-I prefer not so please don't, but I won't bite your head off over it either!

What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
-I dunno, just to have fun. :> It's not a working con for me, just a for-fun so I plan to enjoy myself.

For the first time in five years I'm now officially open for backlight style icons again! If you're not sure what I'm talking about, here are several examples:

(Some material suggestive but no details)
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2022662/

I've obviously improved in five years, so some finer details may be different. I'll be posting the new ones once I have a good batch completed. Icons can be suggestive or totally clean, feral or anthro, your choice of background color, and include up to two characters! All orders come with a 100x100 size and a full 400x400 image.

Price will be $10 for one, and only $5 for each additional! Either comment or email at me at zvaldien *at*yahoo.com (also my paypal address for payment) if interested! Thanks. <3

Queue:
Cyrakhis (1) - Completed
Raist (2) - Completed
Blazer (2) - Completed
Draphilius (2) - Completed
Draco18s (2) - Completed
Tysha (3) - Completed
Nemmy (2) - Completed
Rein (1) - Completed
Kilroy (3) - Completed
Siscily (2) - Completed
Lothaekor (2) - Completed
HerPurpliness (2) - Completed

Heya! In the interest of potentially having the winner drawn in time for actual Halloween, I've decided to start the drawing for the winner on Saturday, October 11th! I'll still accept commissions for the jaw dropper icons after then, but if you want your name in the cauldron for the drawing be sure to order your's before then!

If you don't know what I'm talking about, you can check out the details here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6137410/

Thanks for reading! :3

I'm still taking orders for Jaw Dropper icons! And remember, each icon you get puts your name in the cauldron that many times to win a free Halloween-themed full digital painting from me. <3

Find all the info here! http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6137410/

I'm excited to say I'll be doing themed icons this year! I call them Jaw Droppers, and you can see the first few examples here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/14604769/

I will be doing these at $10 a pop, $17 for two, and $25 for three, so get some for friends too! I'll also do bulk discounts for more than three if you want to turn your friends into a dangerous zombie hoard. Here are a few facts about these:

- Turnaround will generally be 1-3 days. If the list gets long that may increase to 5-7, but they will be done quickly. Absolutely guaranteed before Halloween of course!
- They are template-based and I have templates for dragon, avian/gryphon, and canid. Each individual will be customized to your character! If you have a character not in this list I will more than happily make a template for your species, free of additional charge.
- You may choose which eye will be missing, if any, or both. Bloody scars may be added, missing ears, etc.
- Each comes with spoopy bat wings! These can also be adjusted or colored to your character instead of black.
- You'll be provided with a 100x100 icon version, and the full 400x400 version of your icon.

ANNND each individual icon you purchase gets your name put in the cauldron to win a fully rendered Halloween-themed painting from me! The winner's name will be drawn completely randomly on October 11th, which is a Saturday. There are no rules as to what the winner may request, only that they must be okay with it being spooky! Each purchased icon = one ticket!

Let me know if you're interested and I will add you to the list and be sure to include refs/instructions! You may comment here, note me, or email me at zvaldien*at*yahoo.com but your place in line will be determined on the timestamp of the paypal payment, just to make things simpler. If I don't respond right away, I may be at work and will get back to you asap!

My paypal is also zvaldien*at*yahoo.com!

Queue:
Etath (3)
Raist (2)
Cyricdravane (3)
Cyrakhis (1)
Road-Dogg (2)
Skullflake (3)
CaliberS (1)
Niku (2)
Forfaox (2)
scalytitan (2)

I'll be at TFF here shortly, will be around Friday night as well as the weekend. Let me know if you wanna say hi, or just say hi if you see me. I should be in the company of  astralabortion  merystic, and others! :D

I just realized it might be an okay idea to post here that I have a FR account. <3 You can find me there as Zyleeth (as per usual!). Add me and I'll add you back, and might eventually have some pretty dragons up for sale! Gladekeeper, yo!

http://flightrising.com/main.php?p=.....ge&id=4246

Oh yeah, and I'll also have some actual finished drawings to post pretty soon. XD My time has been pretty consumed by work, though I do sketch almost daily!

SLOTS TAKEN! Thank you for the interest! However if you're still looking to get art from me please do still comment or note me. After working on the ones I have now I'm sure I can still accommodate you.

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I haven't done commissions in quite a while just because I haven't really needed to, but I am officially offering two discounted commissions: one digital and one traditional pastel drawing! Information below~

Digital Commission: - $80
Examples: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/8118500/ , http://www.furaffinity.net/view/3653294/
What you get: Full size version (generally at least 1300x1300 pix) + a smaller post-able version. Option for me to livestream portions of the work.

Pastel Commission: - $50
Examples: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/10015457/ , http://www.furaffinity.net/view/5295867/
What you get: Fully colored dry pastel drawing on colored pastel paper (standard sketchbook size). Option to mail original to you for an additional $5.

Turnaround for both is approximately two weeks to three months depending. Both include guaranteed weekly updates by email! For more information on all of my policies, please refer to: http://zyleeth.livejournal.com/120968.html


Comment or note if interested, thanks so much! <3

Obligatory post-convention journal I'm being forced to post to avoid corner-time~


I had a blast at Furry Fiesta. <3 Thanks to everyone who made it awesome! I stayed with  minny at  astralabortion's place since he lives pretty close, and many food outings were had and good times. Pretty soon I got to meet  mandakatt,  fyrn, and  purplepardus among many other people who helped me loosen up a bit!

We stopped by the Flock Fest with all the gryphon/bird people and ended up meeting  merystic,  sakanz, and some other really cool people who's names escape me! I also got to meet the great  QWERTYdragon Sunday morning, which was great since our plans for that morning ended up falling through. Ended up being no loss at all. The Dealer's Den was a great experience too and I got to chat with some familiar artists there, including  vantid and her boyfriend  QuickXyk and bought a beautiful print from her (if Nambroth asks, yes we ran at each other screaming just like she instructed!).

I finally got the pleasure of meeting  mazz and the awesome  anjel and  areddpanda toward the end. Mazz was so kind as to buy me a drink and I threw art at her for her birthday. <3 Thanks ladies for letting me hang out with you all!

I wish I could have stayed a bit longer, but of course work Monday morning happened and Exo ended up driving me home Sunday evening. So sorry about names that I surely missed, but if you saw me please do speak up and keep in touch! So many people came up to say hi (and even recognized me, omg ;_; ) and I didn't catch their names, but I appreciate it nonetheless.

Been around this evening, already have met some really great peeps. <3 I'll be around Artist Alley tomorrow, so let me know if you wanna say hi! Or just come say hi I suppose, if you can find me. Look for a white flower hat. :D

Alright well, I wasn't going to announce it or anything but since it's pretty close to time, I'll be at the Texas Furry Fiesta. :> It'll be my first furry con, so I'm sure it will be interesting. Let me know if you're going too, it'd be nice to say hello to some online buddies!

And since it wouldn't be complete without doing a fucking meme about it, have one.

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Where are you staying?
- At  astralabortion's place since he lives closer.

Who will you be with?
- I'll be sticking close to Exo (the above person) since he's sort of going to be my bodyguard thing. XD We will also be with his friends Minny and Rani!

Do you do trades?
- I do! I don't expect a whole lot of trade requests so hit me up and I'm sure I'll at least say yes to a quickie sketch trade.

What suits will you have?
- None!

If not a fursuit or you're in a partial fursuit, what will you be wearing?
- Not sure what I'll be wearing yet, but it will include jeans or maybe black leggings, and dirtyass shoes with crushed petals and dreams all over them.

What is your gender?
- Laydeeeee.

How old are you?
- 24

Can I touch you?
- Absolutely not, I'm really skittish about being touched. Not to sound unapproachable though, just please wait for me to initiate anything involving touch. :D

Can I talk to you?
- Sure. <3 Pardon any awkwardness.

Can I take pictures of you?
-No, I'm pretty sensitive about photos so please do not take or post any photos of me online! :)

Can I buy you lots of drinks?
- Not lots since I don't plan on getting drunk, and I will only accept drinks I have seen prepared.

Can I give you lots of money?
- You can give me as much damn money as you please. XD If you want art for it too, that's fine, I will accept a few commissions.

Can I hug or snuggle with you?
- No no no no, keep in mind I will have pretty much a body guard around me at all times. XD Please do not touch me if it is avoidable!

How will I know it's you and not the wrong person?
- I'll be around le big scary Exo. I'll have a couple badges too, that's all I'll say. If you have my phone number shoot me a text, or just come up and ask me!

How tall are you?
- 5'6

You look pissed off out of suit. Can I come up to you?
- I don't think I look pissed often! But if I do maybe just don't approach me too quick? Really though I'm sure I'll be fine, I'm REALLY laid back.

Are you nice?
- I've been told I am. I'm super chill.

Can I stalk you?
- Please don't. :P

How long are you going?
- Friday-Sunday

Do you have an artist table?
- I don't think so? I'm really just following Exo, Minny, and Rani. :| Still considering bringing one of those Mexican ice cream carts with the bell but with drawings inside instead.

Do you like parties?
- Not in particular, I'm pretty shy.

If I see you, how should I get your attention?
- Just call me Zy or Zyleeth! I'll respond immediately.

I haven't been drawing lately all because of GW2. XD I'm on Jade Quarry, username Zyleeth.5380 if anyone wants to add me.

And the noble botanic races face-leaf at my desperate and embarrassing attempts to become a plant.

I start my training tomorrow! :D

Who out there is playing Monster Hunter Portable 3rd right now? :> Freedom Unite?

Hey guys! I'm reopening the LiveJournal sketch exchange! If you have an account there and want to sketch some neat characters and receive a sketch in return, come and join us! The first roll call will be within the next couple days.

http://sketch-xchange.livejournal.com/profile

Spread the word too!