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Okay, so, what happens is, people look at my gallery and say, "Hey! You like this fetish or that fetish. So do I, let's talk about that!" It happens all the time; understandable given how much fetish material I post, but inaccurate. Since about 2005, I've posted mostly commission work, as I spend almost all of my time working for other people and that's what I have to post. But usually, it doesn't feature material I'm interested in.
Why post it? I am proud of the work itself, and it makes other people happy, which makes me happy. It's also great advertising for the ol' commission biz. After all, commissions are not about what I want, they realize someone else's fantasy. I don't object to drawing this kind of thing (if I did, I wouldn't accept the commission) but it does little to represent me. So maybe this will clear some things up ;)
Why post it? I am proud of the work itself, and it makes other people happy, which makes me happy. It's also great advertising for the ol' commission biz. After all, commissions are not about what I want, they realize someone else's fantasy. I don't object to drawing this kind of thing (if I did, I wouldn't accept the commission) but it does little to represent me. So maybe this will clear some things up ;)
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People making assumptions based on commissioned work. It's weird enough when people assume I did your work, but I can imagine it gets infinitely more annoying having people make assumptions about what you like based on what someone had to pay you to do. It's right up there with people asking for free stuff, as far as things in the fandom that annoy me. Every time I see someone make comments like those on your or anyone else's work it just makes me cringe.
It also makes me paranoid about what I've commissioned from you. I know it's essentially your job, but I hate to think my commission is something you wouldn't like to do on your own. I know that's kind of a silly thing to worry about, especially since you've probably done far more outlandish things than what I've asked for . In a lot of ways we seem to have similar tastes in that arena, if this and your donation pictures are anything to go by. But even then I don't know how much of those are you doing what you like and how much is it just trying to appeal to donators, since it's a pseudo commissiony type thing. I've just always been jealous of your donation series. They all make me think, "Damn I wish I'd commissioned something like that". It's almost enough to make me want to commission you to draw whatever random expansiony type stuff you want, although that's probably a pretty blatantly stupid idea
Although this comment has probably gotten long and creepy enough, so yeah, commissions are a weird business.
It also makes me paranoid about what I've commissioned from you. I know it's essentially your job, but I hate to think my commission is something you wouldn't like to do on your own. I know that's kind of a silly thing to worry about, especially since you've probably done far more outlandish things than what I've asked for . In a lot of ways we seem to have similar tastes in that arena, if this and your donation pictures are anything to go by. But even then I don't know how much of those are you doing what you like and how much is it just trying to appeal to donators, since it's a pseudo commissiony type thing. I've just always been jealous of your donation series. They all make me think, "Damn I wish I'd commissioned something like that". It's almost enough to make me want to commission you to draw whatever random expansiony type stuff you want, although that's probably a pretty blatantly stupid idea
Although this comment has probably gotten long and creepy enough, so yeah, commissions are a weird business.
Nah, I certainly don't want anyone to be self conscious about what they commission from me. If I had any serious objection to the content, I wouldn't do it. But it can't be expected that I'd be into all these subjects, that's true.
Hee, yeah, I suppose that's any artist's dream...to be paid to draw whatever you like! The donations, too, are not drawn to suit my tastes. I try to come up with things I think people will want to buy, as that's the purpose of the art.
A good representation of my likes would be at duoradon.com>Artwork>My Work>Fanart. That's stuff I drew just because I wanted to; things that were in my head that I needed to put into drawing.
I do like your lion set, really. Lions have always been a favorite of mine, not just because they get round when they eat, but I love carnivores, meat, carcasses, all that stuff. My favorite pics are 5, 6, 7.....that's probably the size I'd have made him if I'd done it on my own. ;)
Hee, yeah, I suppose that's any artist's dream...to be paid to draw whatever you like! The donations, too, are not drawn to suit my tastes. I try to come up with things I think people will want to buy, as that's the purpose of the art.
A good representation of my likes would be at duoradon.com>Artwork>My Work>Fanart. That's stuff I drew just because I wanted to; things that were in my head that I needed to put into drawing.
I do like your lion set, really. Lions have always been a favorite of mine, not just because they get round when they eat, but I love carnivores, meat, carcasses, all that stuff. My favorite pics are 5, 6, 7.....that's probably the size I'd have made him if I'd done it on my own. ;)
Yeah, I try to not really let my self consciousness get in the way or anything, it just nags at the back of my head. It's certainly a load off my mind to know all that :p
I'd definitely have to say 5-7 are my favorite sizes also, I just have a bigger range I guess :o . Heck, if I didn't think other people might find it boring, I would've done them all at around 6. Even then, it doesn't really start losing it for me until about 10ish as far as the male goes. The lionesses in 14 are probably my favorite though :o. That said I still adore them all. And it all also gave an interesting incite into what I thought of different sized bellies. Not to mention I wuvs myself some full kitties anyway :p
I'd definitely have to say 5-7 are my favorite sizes also, I just have a bigger range I guess :o . Heck, if I didn't think other people might find it boring, I would've done them all at around 6. Even then, it doesn't really start losing it for me until about 10ish as far as the male goes. The lionesses in 14 are probably my favorite though :o. That said I still adore them all. And it all also gave an interesting incite into what I thought of different sized bellies. Not to mention I wuvs myself some full kitties anyway :p
I knew you weren't into much more than a bit of male stuffing, but didn't know a lot of other stuff on that list! I'm particularly suprised to find out about the FTM thing! I'm transexual, myself, the other direction, though no hormones or anything yet... It's neat, finding out about that. You were one of my favorite artists since I first saw your stuff posted to stuffedonline, and when I re-found you on furaffinity, I fell in love with your work all over again. Thanks for the FAQ, of sorts! It's fun learning about the people you admire.
Ahhh, okay, I see then ^^
Well, for the most part, the term 'furry' as a person is just a shortened way of saying a fan of anthropomorphic creatures. Though, it does help if the fan has some kind of fursona to represent themselves in the fandom. I don't want to say that it just automatically makes you a furry JUST for liking anthro creatures (it'd be too silly, like calling someone a Trekkie/Trekker just because they happen to like Star Trek and have seen a season or two of one of the shows), but it is pretty simple ^^ I don't have a fursuit, and was lucky enough to finally go to the first con of my life early this year, but that doesn't make me any "less of a furry". Some people are furs, some people are just fans ^^ ...though, there are [some people in denial] about some things XD
Well, for the most part, the term 'furry' as a person is just a shortened way of saying a fan of anthropomorphic creatures. Though, it does help if the fan has some kind of fursona to represent themselves in the fandom. I don't want to say that it just automatically makes you a furry JUST for liking anthro creatures (it'd be too silly, like calling someone a Trekkie/Trekker just because they happen to like Star Trek and have seen a season or two of one of the shows), but it is pretty simple ^^ I don't have a fursuit, and was lucky enough to finally go to the first con of my life early this year, but that doesn't make me any "less of a furry". Some people are furs, some people are just fans ^^ ...though, there are [some people in denial] about some things XD
Ha, that's funny! I disagree, the art doesn't pay too well, though ^_^ Freelance is a hard way to make a living, for sure, unless you're exceptionally talented.
My big hangup is that I don't have an animal character to represent me. Some of them are mighty cute, but me, I prefer my Poleepkwa :P If I had to pick one, I think I'd be cool with my wild dog Wikus, but that's more because....I want to be Wikus....
My big hangup is that I don't have an animal character to represent me. Some of them are mighty cute, but me, I prefer my Poleepkwa :P If I had to pick one, I think I'd be cool with my wild dog Wikus, but that's more because....I want to be Wikus....
Kind of a long story. I'm into it, just not to the extent as much of the commission work I do.
About a decade ago, when I was first on the net, I found FrostByte's site, StuffedOnline. It was the very first time I learned that I wasn't the only person who liked that kind of thing, and the first place I ever posted art. But his site was female-only, so I had to make stuffed furry girls for it. He, and some other folks, liked them a lot, which encouraged me to make more. After a while, people started asking for commissions, which were also posted, and it snowballed from there.
I don't mind drawing this kind of thing for other people, it's just that, for me to enjoy the content myself, it has to fall within a thin and very specific slice of the fetish.
About a decade ago, when I was first on the net, I found FrostByte's site, StuffedOnline. It was the very first time I learned that I wasn't the only person who liked that kind of thing, and the first place I ever posted art. But his site was female-only, so I had to make stuffed furry girls for it. He, and some other folks, liked them a lot, which encouraged me to make more. After a while, people started asking for commissions, which were also posted, and it snowballed from there.
I don't mind drawing this kind of thing for other people, it's just that, for me to enjoy the content myself, it has to fall within a thin and very specific slice of the fetish.
I've been an admirer of your arts since Stuffed-Online. :3
It is a slight disappointment to know most of the stuff in the subject is because of commissions and not so much because of personal interest, but eh.. to each their own.
How long have you been officially trans? One of the things that made you stand out just a little more than before was that you were one of the net's many Cool Chicks(tm.) It's a pity I have to put you into the 'Cool trans-Guys' category, but it's not my decision. ^.^
It is a slight disappointment to know most of the stuff in the subject is because of commissions and not so much because of personal interest, but eh.. to each their own.
How long have you been officially trans? One of the things that made you stand out just a little more than before was that you were one of the net's many Cool Chicks(tm.) It's a pity I have to put you into the 'Cool trans-Guys' category, but it's not my decision. ^.^
Thanks!
I had a feeling this might come as a disappointment for some watchers, especially given the volume of messages I get about fans wanting to share with me in these subjects. I never intended for commissions to represent myself, but I rarely get the chance to draw for leisure, so there's just a whole lot of commission work in my galleries. Hence the need for this thing.
Officially? Not sure. I was born this way, of course, but I didn't have a label for it until maybe 10-12 years ago. I never made a posting like this before because I'm a pretty private person. But yeah, I'd much rather be labeled an uninteresting man than any kind of chick ^_^
I had a feeling this might come as a disappointment for some watchers, especially given the volume of messages I get about fans wanting to share with me in these subjects. I never intended for commissions to represent myself, but I rarely get the chance to draw for leisure, so there's just a whole lot of commission work in my galleries. Hence the need for this thing.
Officially? Not sure. I was born this way, of course, but I didn't have a label for it until maybe 10-12 years ago. I never made a posting like this before because I'm a pretty private person. But yeah, I'd much rather be labeled an uninteresting man than any kind of chick ^_^
A sentiment I can understand. But it's still a pity.
I don't want to come off as an old fashioned dogmatic type and I respect your feelings on the matter, but I hope you come to terms with it without doing anything drastic. :\ You're neat and contribute nice stuff independent of any gender or sex.
It's the pessimism talking, but it seems like a surprising number of the neatest girls don't want to be girls, they want to be boys. Which is sort of flattering, but really.. it's so sad when folks aren't comfy in their own skin. And if all the cool folks that happened to be chicks wanted to be referred to as boys, we'd be left with the Kardashians, the Twilight fans and the folks that like celebrity magazines.
;.;
I don't want to come off as an old fashioned dogmatic type and I respect your feelings on the matter, but I hope you come to terms with it without doing anything drastic. :\ You're neat and contribute nice stuff independent of any gender or sex.
It's the pessimism talking, but it seems like a surprising number of the neatest girls don't want to be girls, they want to be boys. Which is sort of flattering, but really.. it's so sad when folks aren't comfy in their own skin. And if all the cool folks that happened to be chicks wanted to be referred to as boys, we'd be left with the Kardashians, the Twilight fans and the folks that like celebrity magazines.
;.;
Mm, I think people put too much emphasis on gender. I always figure, if you like a person's work, it shouldn't make any difference if it's drawn by a guy or girl or what have you. I wouldn't make a note of it at all but I get a lot of people asking me and it's easier to have something to point to instead of explaining over and over.
I can't speak for anyone else, but for me, it's not an issue of what I want. I am a man, that's all there is to it. Always have been. It's a very painful condition to cope with, not being able to do anything about it. But we all have our baggage, don't we?
I can't speak for anyone else, but for me, it's not an issue of what I want. I am a man, that's all there is to it. Always have been. It's a very painful condition to cope with, not being able to do anything about it. But we all have our baggage, don't we?
That's really interesting that you've wound up drawing a lot of stuff that's not really your area of interest. It's inevitable when doing commissions, of course, to do some of that, but it seems like usually most of what an artist gets commissioned to do is well within what they draw for their own amusement anyway.
Although, amusingly enough, the only reason I get into your female-themed pictures, is because I imagine the inflation or weight gain or whatever sort of growth happening to me. Females themselves don't arouse me, either.
Although, amusingly enough, the only reason I get into your female-themed pictures, is because I imagine the inflation or weight gain or whatever sort of growth happening to me. Females themselves don't arouse me, either.
I guess that's really my own doing, though not intentional. I began posting for other people, and it was that art that got the attention. It's not a problem, though, I'll take a stab at pretty much anything in commissions. I don't get emotionally invested in commission work, so it's not a problem to work on things I wouldn't like in RL.
I started out that way too, actually. Stuffing was such a novelty at first, I could overlook the fact that the subject was female. It was just cool to see :) Now that it's so commonplace for me, though, I have a hard time getting into anything that isn't specific to my interest.
I started out that way too, actually. Stuffing was such a novelty at first, I could overlook the fact that the subject was female. It was just cool to see :) Now that it's so commonplace for me, though, I have a hard time getting into anything that isn't specific to my interest.
I knew all of those except Number 5. I've always called you "she" when referring to you! But no worries, I shall not make that mistake again!
And whoo-hoo for District 9! I fell in love with it after I finally saw it a few months after it had been out on DVD. Made me wish I had seen it in theaters!
And whoo-hoo for District 9! I fell in love with it after I finally saw it a few months after it had been out on DVD. Made me wish I had seen it in theaters!
Hey, it's no problem, but I appreciate your consideration!
I know, D9 is my favorite thing ever! It was great in the theater, but since it was shot documentary style, I think it has the same, or at least similar, impact on tv. Not gonna want to miss the sequel in theaters, though!
I know, D9 is my favorite thing ever! It was great in the theater, but since it was shot documentary style, I think it has the same, or at least similar, impact on tv. Not gonna want to miss the sequel in theaters, though!
Well, there are a lot of mixed messages around. I'd heard Blomkamp wants to do a prequel and a sequel, no idea yet which will come first. He's working on a different movie now, so another D9 won't be started for a while yet. Looks like a few years, anyway.
If you have an account on Deviant, come and join the District 9 club! Usually, whenever anyone learns anything new around the net, they post a blog entry there.
If you have an account on Deviant, come and join the District 9 club! Usually, whenever anyone learns anything new around the net, they post a blog entry there.
Well ideally, I plan to live more than just another few years, so I should be catching it whenever it rolls around! And prequel or sequel, I'd still be excited. Would be nice to know how the aliens got there, why they came, yadda-yadda.
I do have a dA! I'll just head to your account there and follow the link through to the club, that should work. See ya there man!
I do have a dA! I'll just head to your account there and follow the link through to the club, that should work. See ya there man!
Thank you for sharing this with us, and I'm glad you have the confidence to share all you did, as well. It's interesting to finally know some more things about an artist who's been my favorite for years.
And extra cool to know that you're trans. One of my biggest lust-crushes was after an FtM. I hope things are going well for you in that regard, and I offer my moral support, however little actual effect it may have over the internet from a stranger you'll never meet.
And extra cool to know that you're trans. One of my biggest lust-crushes was after an FtM. I hope things are going well for you in that regard, and I offer my moral support, however little actual effect it may have over the internet from a stranger you'll never meet.
Thank you so much! *hugs* I wish I could say it was going well, but it's really an awful thing, endlessly frustrating. I have a partner who is just ridiculously indulgent and patient, though. That's probably the only reason I've coped this long ^_^
Moral support from a stranger is no less comforting, I thank you for it. It means a lot just to know other people get it :)
Moral support from a stranger is no less comforting, I thank you for it. It means a lot just to know other people get it :)
*hugs back* I'm glad to help. Wish I could do more, but I guess I am in a way, when I see the topic discussed I try to increase acceptance and understanding (to the best of my ability anyway, that's limited given I'm not a transsexual myself, but I try). I also have a former mate who was a social worker and obsessive over equal treatment for everyone so he was a good source of info too.
'Venture time, come on grab yer friends, We'll go to very... Distant lands, with Jake the Dog and Fin the Human, Come on y'all its time fer Adventure Time.
Sorry had to seeing Fin in there... And now I feel as if I know another artist a little bit better, no longer 'awesome work/fodder' but more 'interesting person... who makes the fodder'
Sorry had to seeing Fin in there... And now I feel as if I know another artist a little bit better, no longer 'awesome work/fodder' but more 'interesting person... who makes the fodder'
Well, not everyone sees it as a real disorder. Sexuality in many people is still seen as a choice, and therefore something you're doing to yourself (and should just get over). But in all fairness, it's a grayer area than something like homosexuality alone, so it's hard to understand unless you're actually suffering from it.
Oh my goodness, nooooooo....I can only accept men. I'm pretty much the opposite, I can't fathom why anyone would want to be a woman (or be with a woman, for that matter). But being trapped in the wrong body my whole life has made me a little bitter. I won't take any girlishness in the guys I like....only men who act like men. It's femininity that makes me nauseous.
It sounds to me like you've only had experiences with the wrong sort of man, and I'm sorry to hear that. There are good and bad things about both sexes, and there are good and bad people of all kinds. It's normal to be angry when you're in a situation like this, it's frustrating and there's no real solution. I can't explain to you why I find males attractive any more than you could convince me that women are beautiful, but that's okay. I think we all get hung up on the notion that everyone should feel the same way that I (or you) do, that we should all be on the same page. But it's perfectly normal for you to like what you like and for me to do the same, there's no need for hurt feelings. I'm not trying to proclaim that femininity is bad, but it's just 100% not for me. You need to find your own path to happiness, go with what you feel is right and not be concerned with how other people feel about it or you. And naturally, we should all respect that need in everyone else.
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