Current Work Pace: Normal/Slow

I have had a lot of work to do and haven't really been into art lately unless it's for business. Creativity is still low.

To-Do List

D.C Cat - 0% completed

Morning Time - 0% completed

Daniel Reference Sheet - 60% completed

*SpiritualEclipse Trade - 40% completed
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PROCESS GUIDE:


0% - 40% = Sketching

40% - 60% = Inking

60% - 70% = Coloring

70% - 90% = Shading and Highlighting

90% - 99% = Background/ Finishing Touches

100% = Ready to Upload

What tools do you use for your art and how long does it take you to finish something?

I usually use Paint Tool SAI for my digital works, and some of my art (chibis, ferals, and portraits) are drawn completely using that program. However, for my usual anthro art the sketch is drawn by hand with a pencil and then photographed to put onto my laptop in order to finish it digitally. To draw digitally I use a mouse; I do not own a tablet. Normally it takes me around 4-8 hours to draw something depending on the complexity and my mood. Usually that amount of time is spread out over a matter of several days.


How can I commission you?

Commission information is kept on my front page and has all the info and links you might need. If you are reading this it should be on the left of this page, right underneath my gallery box and above whatever picture of Lady Gaga I currently have in my webcam. Listed there are all of my prices, examples of what I offer, and a list of slots I have open. Usually I ask that once a potential commissioner has figured out what they would like to purchase from me that they send me a note detailing what they want, what character they want drawn, and how they plan to pay (either via Paypal or with DeviantART points). Even if my slots are full feel free to send me a note asking when they might be open or if you can reserve a spot. I do reserve the right to refuse a commission from anyone for any reason; usually these reasons have to do with the material the commissioner wants me to draw (if it makes me uncomfortable or I feel that it's not appropriate), but I also will usually refuse a commission from somebody if they have an entry made about them on sites like Artists Beware or similar warning sites. The time limit for me to finish commissions is a full month from the day I receive payment (I do not start commissions until I am paid). If I do not finish the commission in that time the commissioner may get half of their money back or cancel the commission and get a full refund if they so desire. The exception to this time limit is reference sheets as they take a long time anyway so they have no time limit for completion. If you are interested in commissioning me please take a look at the info on my page and feel free to note me with any questions you might have :]


Where did you learn to draw/ do you accept criticism?

I am mostly a self-taught artist. I attended one semester of the graphic arts program at my college before my major was changed and in that semester the only art related class I took was Color Theory. Besides that my artistic ability has evolved from observing my surroundings, the artists I look up to, and watching and reading tutorials online. I feel that as a result of this I am sometimes slow to accept criticism from random people on the internet. There are some artists that I am in touch with that I seek out criticism from, and I appreciate and listen to their advice and often disregard criticism from any random user commenting on my art, because frankly there’s never really much proof that they know what they’re talking about when it comes to people like that. If you want to critique my art, I ask that you read the description first and see if I have said that I had an issue with something or have explicitly asked for a critique. If I haven’t, please try and keep it to yourself; because odds are I will disregard it unless you can provide plenty of references, examples, and so forth to prove that you know what you are talking about. Criticism can be more a hindrance than a help if it is founded on opinion instead of facts.

Are you a furry?

That depends on your definition. I do indeed have a fursona, I like to socialize with other people who are in the fandom, and I enjoy looking at all kinds of anthro media. However, I would like to say that I was drawing anthropomorphic creatures since I first knew what Crayola was—which was a looong time before I knew about the ‘Furry Fandom’. I was inspired by things like Digimon, Pokemon, The Elder Scrolls, and so forth, and never, EVER would have thought there was such a massive fandom surrounding the idea of human-like animals and creatures. As a result of this I don’t usually call myself a furry, because I am just drawing the kinds of things I always have. If you want to call me a furry anyway, that’s fine. I just usually leave it up to other people, because I’m not really sure myself why I tend to avoid the label.

Will you draw a request for me?

Unfortunately since I have started taking commissions I do not take requests from random people anymore. Once in a while I may open them though so you should always check my journal and page before asking and you just might get lucky and catch me when they are open. As of now though, the only way you can get a request is if I offer it (which I do in fact do now and then), or if you are a friend of one of the members of my fam and THEY ask me to do it for you.

Can we be friends?

Maybe. I'm rather shy both in person and online and I am generally not comfortable with branching out or even talking at all when there are strangers involved; so if you really want to be my friend you will have to work for it to be perfectly honest. Sometimes though I just don't want to get to know people. It's nothing personal- it's just me and my issues. I apologize if that hurts your feelings, but I'm not really worth it anyway.

Can I have your Skype/ MSN/ Steam/ etc. details?

Absolutely not. I don't mean to be harsh, but I do not give out my messaging details lightly. I only give the means to instant message me to people who are close to me and who I would like to get to know better. I don't give that information out to anyone else, not even people who commission me (unless it is a very special situation). Why am I so strict about this? Because a lot of people are underhanded, manipulative, and selfish and I'm tired of being taken in by people who only want to know me so they can get art from me, spam me, hack me, or make vain attempts to bully me. This hasn't happened that many times in the past, but it has happened more than once and I don't like history to repeat itself. Please respect me if I tell you I don't want to give you my details, and maybe one day I will feel comfortable giving them to you.

I need help; can you please give me advice?

Although I'm a bit of a grump and can come off as rather cold sometimes I always want to help, so if you have a question- be it about something art-related, about any software or computer things, or about life itself don't hesitate to ask. If it's personal you can note me and I won't be irked by it. Even if you are a complete stranger; if you think I have the answers or just need someone to talk to then go right ahead.