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This is a birthday gift given to me by the wonderful cat monk Shiro. I have to say I was dumbstruck when I recieved it: I don't think he may realize how much this simple gesture (for artists) was.
You see, when I got into doing artwork online, one of my dreams was that I would get into community projects with artists whom I respect. Things like collaborations, for example... or art trades... or giving gifts back and forth, or sharing ideas, having one person draw your idea, while you draw theirs. I saw this sort of thing happen often enough online to think it could happen to me if I got good enough.
The problem is, it never really happened. I have to generally commission work in order to get my ideas drawn by anyone other than me, and even then, I've had people flake out on me as often as they have completed the payed-for work.
That, and while I have a pretty good amount of watches and favorites on my work, and some regular commentors, very very few of them are generally artists. I sort of expected to get into talking about work and just generally "growing" as an artist, having other artists goad me into trying new things, teaching me their tricks, etc.
Maybe I am just not good enough as an artist. maybe I just don't frequent the right forums or sites. Or perhaps in those rare moments where I do catch the eyes of other artists, I fail to shine, or spark their continued interest. Perhaps I simply lack the people skills or Charisma. Whatever the reason, my work now, and early on, was mostly self-motivated. As such, I never really grew to appreciate drawing simply for the sharing and interaction with others.
On top of that, I have a love for swans and a desire to become one that even I can't fully explain: I just feel my my hardened heart soften and melt when I see them, and my inhibitions lighten and often disappear entirely.
I think Shiro did a wonderful job on the creation of this piece: I love the sense of growth, the way the body is in different stages of transformation. I also like the way the growing body parts are straining against the fabric, especially the developing wings, and how the wrist of the wing is straining to push through. The articulation on the fingers and toes is well done as well. I also like the almost wing-like feathers present on the forearms, just before the arms become scaled.
*smiles* if I had to say that Shiro got something wrong, I'd say he got the emotion wrong. I'd probably be so happy I was crying;) Even so, I can sacrifice "realism" for the sense of humor present.
Also, creepily enough, he got my clothing right, without knowing a thing about what I wear from time to time, let alone at the time this was made. Even the shoes are accurate. The only thing off, is I don't wear a belt. The fact that this looked a lot like me (in the sense of the clothing) just made me all the happier.
All in all, this was a wonderful birthday present. :.)
You see, when I got into doing artwork online, one of my dreams was that I would get into community projects with artists whom I respect. Things like collaborations, for example... or art trades... or giving gifts back and forth, or sharing ideas, having one person draw your idea, while you draw theirs. I saw this sort of thing happen often enough online to think it could happen to me if I got good enough.
The problem is, it never really happened. I have to generally commission work in order to get my ideas drawn by anyone other than me, and even then, I've had people flake out on me as often as they have completed the payed-for work.
That, and while I have a pretty good amount of watches and favorites on my work, and some regular commentors, very very few of them are generally artists. I sort of expected to get into talking about work and just generally "growing" as an artist, having other artists goad me into trying new things, teaching me their tricks, etc.
Maybe I am just not good enough as an artist. maybe I just don't frequent the right forums or sites. Or perhaps in those rare moments where I do catch the eyes of other artists, I fail to shine, or spark their continued interest. Perhaps I simply lack the people skills or Charisma. Whatever the reason, my work now, and early on, was mostly self-motivated. As such, I never really grew to appreciate drawing simply for the sharing and interaction with others.
On top of that, I have a love for swans and a desire to become one that even I can't fully explain: I just feel my my hardened heart soften and melt when I see them, and my inhibitions lighten and often disappear entirely.
I think Shiro did a wonderful job on the creation of this piece: I love the sense of growth, the way the body is in different stages of transformation. I also like the way the growing body parts are straining against the fabric, especially the developing wings, and how the wrist of the wing is straining to push through. The articulation on the fingers and toes is well done as well. I also like the almost wing-like feathers present on the forearms, just before the arms become scaled.
*smiles* if I had to say that Shiro got something wrong, I'd say he got the emotion wrong. I'd probably be so happy I was crying;) Even so, I can sacrifice "realism" for the sense of humor present.
Also, creepily enough, he got my clothing right, without knowing a thing about what I wear from time to time, let alone at the time this was made. Even the shoes are accurate. The only thing off, is I don't wear a belt. The fact that this looked a lot like me (in the sense of the clothing) just made me all the happier.
All in all, this was a wonderful birthday present. :.)
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*nods and smiles* true Snakey. Its simply an observation made about how things have gone so far: I certainly haven't given up hope yet. If nothing else, perhaps I am being impatient. Perhaps those folks who have a regular circle of art contacts have been in the community for years longer than I have. I do suspect a degree of bad luck, but I might be overestimating by how much.
Thanks much Herp:) I never expected you to know about my birthday, and indeed, never expected any gifts: that would have been sort of bratty or selfish in my opinion. Oh, and another thing, in regards to that earlier note:) When I said you didn't have to do anything, except maybe send cash if you had a spare fortune to share, I was most definitely kidding;) I only seriously ask for such things in the most dire of circumstances.
But thank you, it was a surprisingly happy birthday:D
But thank you, it was a surprisingly happy birthday:D
I shall:) I would love to give the dino a big feathery hug too. I imagine those large fluffy wings would feel wonderful to be wrapped in. Actually, when I had pet ducks, they would either lay on me when I was sleeping, or lay beside me, with a wing draped over me, which is part of why I am certain it would feel nice: the same way, just much larger and more enveloping. (they were also house broken, and would leave to use the towel or pan, then return: a rare plus for a pet bird)
...of course there was a side effect to all that. If I decided *I* had to use the restroom, or otherwise get up, they would get pissy, hiss softly, and pinch me (latching on, then waddling in place while they held me). I think they were telling me to stay with them.
*smiles* so yeah... I would love to give those I care about waterfoul snuggles.
...of course there was a side effect to all that. If I decided *I* had to use the restroom, or otherwise get up, they would get pissy, hiss softly, and pinch me (latching on, then waddling in place while they held me). I think they were telling me to stay with them.
*smiles* so yeah... I would love to give those I care about waterfoul snuggles.
Thank you very much Marcus:)
I do think that I... show promise? It basically comes down to statistics at this point: I have a good number of watches and favorites, but I don't garner many commissions, and only a handful of people tend to comment on my work: Many of the artists that I consider "great" have a column of comments on each page, usually 15 or more, and not always the same people (fans of their style I'd imagine).
*shakes his head* but don't get me wrong. I don't consider you or anyone else who comment regularly on my work any lesser. In fact, in a way I consider it a special sort of blessing to be able to make work that speaks to people so strongly that they continue to return regularly to comment on my work.
So perhaps all I really need to do is look at it from a different angle: perhaps being more optimistic, or perhaps even more realistic: maybe having a handful of returning lovers of my art is actually more of a sign of a true artist than having a lot of people that show up only infrequently.
All said and done, I am very thankful to have you as a regular watcher of what I do, and am happy I please you with my work
I do think that I... show promise? It basically comes down to statistics at this point: I have a good number of watches and favorites, but I don't garner many commissions, and only a handful of people tend to comment on my work: Many of the artists that I consider "great" have a column of comments on each page, usually 15 or more, and not always the same people (fans of their style I'd imagine).
*shakes his head* but don't get me wrong. I don't consider you or anyone else who comment regularly on my work any lesser. In fact, in a way I consider it a special sort of blessing to be able to make work that speaks to people so strongly that they continue to return regularly to comment on my work.
So perhaps all I really need to do is look at it from a different angle: perhaps being more optimistic, or perhaps even more realistic: maybe having a handful of returning lovers of my art is actually more of a sign of a true artist than having a lot of people that show up only infrequently.
All said and done, I am very thankful to have you as a regular watcher of what I do, and am happy I please you with my work
What happens with me is I try to write the perfect comment that says why I like something, more than "I like this" I can't get it right and don't comment at all. So don't let that discourage you. And don't get down because your not as good as so-and-so. There is always someone better and worse than you, so it's a bad way to judge. Improvment is good but most important be happy with what you do.
:) Thank you Shiro, it means alot to me. Honestly, my capability or talent as an artist was just one theory I had about why I don't seem to "connect" with other artists often. Just as much I suspect poor charisma or people skills, or even simply poor circumstances, AKA luck.
I would love to do art trades and collaberations and other odds and ends with you later as well. I do need to make a point of completing the commissions that I signed up for with four more folks first, but you can bet I will waddle/swim/fly over when those are finished. *hugs warmly with his wonderful new wings*
I would love to do art trades and collaberations and other odds and ends with you later as well. I do need to make a point of completing the commissions that I signed up for with four more folks first, but you can bet I will waddle/swim/fly over when those are finished. *hugs warmly with his wonderful new wings*
Ugh, don't get me started on blackrat
I do seem to recall paying him to do a swan transformation that he never got around to, but the thing that's got me ticked about him right now is, well, he originally taught me how to draw: He was more or less my mentor. I *thought* we had a friendly relationship, but one day he just stopped talking to me, and I haven't been able to get ahold of him since, no matter how hard I try to: Emails, chat progs, etc. And I know for a fact he isn't dead, because he keeps churning out work for relative strangers, let alone friends.
...so I can only assume I pissed him off in some obtuse manner, and knowing how vindictive he can be, he must think he has some reason to blacklist me entirely. Either that or by some vastly extreme computer glitch (or outright technological failure at this point) he really hasn't been able to get a hold of me, or might not have received any of my messages to respond to.
Frankly, I can do without the swan tf, but I think I at least deserve an explanation for being shut out entirely, assuming I stepped on his toes at some point or another; we did talk about a lot of odds and ends (art, fetishes, future plans, etc.), and gave each other a hard time, but I thought it was all just interaction between friends and colleagues. So far he hasn't even given me a clue or a chance on what might be going on, or what I could do to fix things, or hell, if there is even anything to fix.
.....Yeah, Blackrat is a sore spot for me. Dalus is a similar, but lesser, situation (payed for an orca tf that I never got, and he won't resume contact with me even for casual interaction.)
I do seem to recall paying him to do a swan transformation that he never got around to, but the thing that's got me ticked about him right now is, well, he originally taught me how to draw: He was more or less my mentor. I *thought* we had a friendly relationship, but one day he just stopped talking to me, and I haven't been able to get ahold of him since, no matter how hard I try to: Emails, chat progs, etc. And I know for a fact he isn't dead, because he keeps churning out work for relative strangers, let alone friends.
...so I can only assume I pissed him off in some obtuse manner, and knowing how vindictive he can be, he must think he has some reason to blacklist me entirely. Either that or by some vastly extreme computer glitch (or outright technological failure at this point) he really hasn't been able to get a hold of me, or might not have received any of my messages to respond to.
Frankly, I can do without the swan tf, but I think I at least deserve an explanation for being shut out entirely, assuming I stepped on his toes at some point or another; we did talk about a lot of odds and ends (art, fetishes, future plans, etc.), and gave each other a hard time, but I thought it was all just interaction between friends and colleagues. So far he hasn't even given me a clue or a chance on what might be going on, or what I could do to fix things, or hell, if there is even anything to fix.
.....Yeah, Blackrat is a sore spot for me. Dalus is a similar, but lesser, situation (payed for an orca tf that I never got, and he won't resume contact with me even for casual interaction.)
I had a good experience with Blackrat. Commissioned him last year, he told me "a couple months" and got it done in about 4 weeks. But I know 
dcrest13 waited 7 years to receive a commission!
Blackrat may not be very consistent on completion time, but I gotta say I do love his work a lot. Maybe he is busy with other things in his life, he may also have a problem with organization or communication. He has had issues with his internet and computer in the past. I doubt he means to ignore you. Maybe he just forgot? I don't know...but when was the last time you sent him an email? He does respond to ratsalive1@gmail.com. (Sometimes it takes a few days, but I've always gotten a response)
I for one would have liked to see that Swan TF.
dcrest13 waited 7 years to receive a commission! Blackrat may not be very consistent on completion time, but I gotta say I do love his work a lot. Maybe he is busy with other things in his life, he may also have a problem with organization or communication. He has had issues with his internet and computer in the past. I doubt he means to ignore you. Maybe he just forgot? I don't know...but when was the last time you sent him an email? He does respond to ratsalive1@gmail.com. (Sometimes it takes a few days, but I've always gotten a response)
I for one would have liked to see that Swan TF.
...On a more cheerful note, I came up with an idea for a "monstrous female transformation" similar in nature to the style you like to do; I might want to draw it, assuming I don't space out on it or get to feeling swamped (lord knows it happens )
Anyway, have you ever played Cave Story? its an old free downloadable independently made game for the PC... plays a lot like Metroid, but regardless of its game play...
There is a race of anthropomorphic rabbit-like creatures in its world, Called Mimigas. These Mimigas are a peaceful race on their own, but had a dark secret: They were were genetic constructs that were created along side a plant with blood red flower petals. Essentially they were sleeper super soldiers: When they consumed these flowers, they went berserk, as well as growing large and monstrous (On a nasty note, the transformation was permanent: the only way "Cure" was to be killed)
Now, one of the main NPC's, a human girl named Sue, was genetically transformed into a mimiga in order to infiltrate their society. She supposedly gets turned back into a human at the end of the game, but she shows signs of instability (a sneezing fit causes her to transform back).
....What if, by incident or design, she eats one of these blood flowers while in "supposedly stable" human form? maybe someone insidious snuck a special ingredient into her fresh garden salad?;)
The basic result is a lithe, young woman growing and transforming into a muscular, feral looking (and soon acting) monstrous were-rabbit.
...well, that's the idea for now;) Here's hoping situations align to where I get to draw that before too long. (also, it was an excuse to write the idea down for later recalling, journal style;) )
Anyway, have you ever played Cave Story? its an old free downloadable independently made game for the PC... plays a lot like Metroid, but regardless of its game play...
There is a race of anthropomorphic rabbit-like creatures in its world, Called Mimigas. These Mimigas are a peaceful race on their own, but had a dark secret: They were were genetic constructs that were created along side a plant with blood red flower petals. Essentially they were sleeper super soldiers: When they consumed these flowers, they went berserk, as well as growing large and monstrous (On a nasty note, the transformation was permanent: the only way "Cure" was to be killed)
Now, one of the main NPC's, a human girl named Sue, was genetically transformed into a mimiga in order to infiltrate their society. She supposedly gets turned back into a human at the end of the game, but she shows signs of instability (a sneezing fit causes her to transform back).
....What if, by incident or design, she eats one of these blood flowers while in "supposedly stable" human form? maybe someone insidious snuck a special ingredient into her fresh garden salad?;)
The basic result is a lithe, young woman growing and transforming into a muscular, feral looking (and soon acting) monstrous were-rabbit.
...well, that's the idea for now;) Here's hoping situations align to where I get to draw that before too long. (also, it was an excuse to write the idea down for later recalling, journal style;) )
played it, never finished it (just so busy, between art, school, ect.).
I'm vaguely familiar with the red flower properties. seems like a classic idea, and I had a similar one when I noticed
tehsean do some fan-art based off cave story (though it's likely long gone since I think he's nuked his gallery twice since he's been here; not missing much though, the transformation was just getting started).
I'm sure it'll be interesting if you do become inspired to do it, and you'll probably be able to think of some details I wouldn't. doubly interesting since while we've always had an appreciation for toned and strong subjects, I don't recall anything with a truly monstrous build in your works; it's a hell of a thing to fight with to get it right (or at least be convincing) but it's worth it (IMO at least).
I'm vaguely familiar with the red flower properties. seems like a classic idea, and I had a similar one when I noticed
tehsean do some fan-art based off cave story (though it's likely long gone since I think he's nuked his gallery twice since he's been here; not missing much though, the transformation was just getting started).I'm sure it'll be interesting if you do become inspired to do it, and you'll probably be able to think of some details I wouldn't. doubly interesting since while we've always had an appreciation for toned and strong subjects, I don't recall anything with a truly monstrous build in your works; it's a hell of a thing to fight with to get it right (or at least be convincing) but it's worth it (IMO at least).
BTW, do you have a Pixiv account?
while I'm fairly certain this is not related to cave story, and the only thing really monstrous is the size: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust......st_id=22068680 I think the ears and red eyes just made me think of the mimigas.
I can dropbox it later if you don't have an account, but you really should get one (you'll have to rely heavily on the "google translate" and context clues to sign up though; in addition adult content has to be enabled). as you're missing out on a few interesting things (though they don't seem to do as much of the beastly muscled transformations that I like unfortunately; it's probably a culture thing).
while I'm fairly certain this is not related to cave story, and the only thing really monstrous is the size: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust......st_id=22068680 I think the ears and red eyes just made me think of the mimigas.
I can dropbox it later if you don't have an account, but you really should get one (you'll have to rely heavily on the "google translate" and context clues to sign up though; in addition adult content has to be enabled). as you're missing out on a few interesting things (though they don't seem to do as much of the beastly muscled transformations that I like unfortunately; it's probably a culture thing).
"Now, one of the main NPC's, a human girl named Sue, was genetically transformed into a mimiga in order to infiltrate their society. She supposedly gets turned back into a human at the end of the game, but she shows signs of instability (a sneezing fit causes her to transform back)."
I'm fairly certain Sue was turned into a mimiga by Misery, like Iroh was.
At least THAT'S hinted in the story, I even LP'd the thing and I saw absolutely no mention of Sue being genetically turned into a Mimiga.
She was most likely turned into a mimiga for the doctor to test red flowers on, and Kazuma would have ended up like her if he didn't book it out of there with Prof. Booster.
Which is why she's unstable, the device only partially got rid of Misery's "curse" and a sneeze turns both Sue and Iroh back to mimigas.
I'm fairly certain Sue was turned into a mimiga by Misery, like Iroh was.
At least THAT'S hinted in the story, I even LP'd the thing and I saw absolutely no mention of Sue being genetically turned into a Mimiga.
She was most likely turned into a mimiga for the doctor to test red flowers on, and Kazuma would have ended up like her if he didn't book it out of there with Prof. Booster.
Which is why she's unstable, the device only partially got rid of Misery's "curse" and a sneeze turns both Sue and Iroh back to mimigas.
Oh, I love swan, ducks, and geese the way you seem to love parrots and macaws and such! Much as I love Rio's antics, however, I wouldn't be visiting: I would much rather be an Anatidae than a Psittacoidea. Not to be mean, but parrots are low on my to-become list, higher up ones including ravens, jays, and some raptors. It might also be interesting to become a shoebill, or perhaps a heron or crane, though the shoebill is definitely the more exotic choice (I fell in love with them when I saw them depicted as "mythological" beasts called loftwings in a recent Zelda game).
I have some older swan transformations in my gallery...though I really need to do some more up-to-date ones. And yeah, Shiro is a wonderful artist with a pretty unique style about his work.
Anyway, thanks for the attention, and I'm happy you enjoyed it:D
I have some older swan transformations in my gallery...though I really need to do some more up-to-date ones. And yeah, Shiro is a wonderful artist with a pretty unique style about his work.
Anyway, thanks for the attention, and I'm happy you enjoyed it:D
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