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Finding jobs as an artist is hard
Posted 14 years agoAnd I mean legitimate jobs. As in, jobs that pay your bills. Do you know why? Because nobody outside this site will pay $200 for poorly drawn doggie dick.
God bless FA.
God bless FA.
Eww...
Posted 14 years agoAll my friends are Phillies fans.
Eww.
Eww.
VIDYA GAMES
Posted 14 years agoIf anyone has a (working) copy of NFL Street 2 for the Xbox, I am interested in purchasing it.
Also, Donkey Kong Country 2 is still, in my opinion, the best game ever made. It just serves as a reminder of how far off the map Rare has fallen. Remember when they used to crank out a quality platformer every year like clockwork? DKC series, Banjo-Kazooie, Conker. Those were the days...
Oh, and to all the Ninten-tards who will come in here talking about how Microsoft "killed" Rare... shut up. At least my console isn't a $199 gimmick machine with no third-party support.
Anyway, I'll leave you with some of the best VG music ever made - which just so happens to be in the best game ever made.
Also, Donkey Kong Country 2 is still, in my opinion, the best game ever made. It just serves as a reminder of how far off the map Rare has fallen. Remember when they used to crank out a quality platformer every year like clockwork? DKC series, Banjo-Kazooie, Conker. Those were the days...
Oh, and to all the Ninten-tards who will come in here talking about how Microsoft "killed" Rare... shut up. At least my console isn't a $199 gimmick machine with no third-party support.
Anyway, I'll leave you with some of the best VG music ever made - which just so happens to be in the best game ever made.
Hey Radrab!
Posted 14 years agoAwww yeah.
FUCK ROCKET RACCOON
Posted 14 years agoI don't care about him.
FIREBRAND is what's up.
His standing animation is a jig.
HIS STANDING ANIMATION IS A JIG!
HE DANCES WHEN HE'S STANDING STILL. HOW FUCKING AWESOME IS THAT?!
Recap:
Rocket Raccoon = meh (also not confirmed yet)
Firebrand = makes me moist
Discuss.
FIREBRAND is what's up.
His standing animation is a jig.
HIS STANDING ANIMATION IS A JIG!
HE DANCES WHEN HE'S STANDING STILL. HOW FUCKING AWESOME IS THAT?!
Recap:
Rocket Raccoon = meh (also not confirmed yet)
Firebrand = makes me moist
Discuss.
GLADIUS
Posted 14 years agoIs the best game you've never heard of.
Yep, I just spent two hours performing surgery on my Xbox (yes, that's Xbox without any numbers next to it - first gen, baby!) so I could replay it. Because Microsoft didn't have the good sense to make that game backwards compatible with the X360.
I HATE YOU MICROSOFT.
Oh, and before any of you Wii-tards come in here gloating about how you can play the Gamecube version of Gladius on the Wii, the GC version graphics look like someone slathered the back of an echidna with peanut butter and had it do barrel rolls on top of a field of dead dandelions, then smeared the whole thing with pine tar and walnuts.
But yeah, go check it out. Especially if you like turn-based strategy.
Yep, I just spent two hours performing surgery on my Xbox (yes, that's Xbox without any numbers next to it - first gen, baby!) so I could replay it. Because Microsoft didn't have the good sense to make that game backwards compatible with the X360.
I HATE YOU MICROSOFT.
Oh, and before any of you Wii-tards come in here gloating about how you can play the Gamecube version of Gladius on the Wii, the GC version graphics look like someone slathered the back of an echidna with peanut butter and had it do barrel rolls on top of a field of dead dandelions, then smeared the whole thing with pine tar and walnuts.
But yeah, go check it out. Especially if you like turn-based strategy.
MY fursona and I meme
Posted 14 years agoGRAMMAR NAZI RAWRRR
stolen from weaselzero
1) Do you and your "fursona" look alike?
Kinda sorta.
2) Do you and your "fursona" share attires?
Yep. Except he doesn't wear glasses. (I haven't decided if he has contact lenses or not).
3) Do you share the same sexuality as your fursona?
What?
4) If you changed your fursona to be more like you, how do you think he/she would look?
Slightly taller and slightly skinnier (even though he's pretty darn skinny alreday).
5) Did you work hard to develop your fursona? What is the (brief) history of your fursona?
I chose the coyote because of the symbolism the animal has in Native American folklore. The coyote is a trickster, and represents a lot of things I consider to be important aspects of myself - such as being able to laugh at my own mistakes, taking things in stride, realizing that there is a balance in everything that one does in life. For that reason, coyotes also represent learning and wisdom, as well as their cunning and folly.
6) Do you and your fursona share the same relationship status?
SO RONERY... *sobs*
7) Do you find yourself jealous or upset if you get paired with someone you don’t like or your partner does?
I don't get paired with shit. Why not? Cause my fursona ain't seven feet tall and four hundred pounds of bulging muscles.
8) How would you like your character NOT to be used?
See above.
Nobody has drawn him, and nobody has asked. Hell, I only draw him if I feel he absolutely needs to be drawn.
9) What's your fursona's specialty?
Fixing things. Sports.Beating bears at Magic the Gathering. Making mooses perturbed. ART THOU PERTERBED?
10) On a scale of 1-10, how much are you and your fursona alike?
9 for snarky shenanigans and merciless chops-busting.
Wait, what?
krhainos still does not have business cards.Go harass him about it.
stolen from weaselzero
1) Do you and your "fursona" look alike?
Kinda sorta.
2) Do you and your "fursona" share attires?
Yep. Except he doesn't wear glasses. (I haven't decided if he has contact lenses or not).
3) Do you share the same sexuality as your fursona?
What?
4) If you changed your fursona to be more like you, how do you think he/she would look?
Slightly taller and slightly skinnier (even though he's pretty darn skinny alreday).
5) Did you work hard to develop your fursona? What is the (brief) history of your fursona?
I chose the coyote because of the symbolism the animal has in Native American folklore. The coyote is a trickster, and represents a lot of things I consider to be important aspects of myself - such as being able to laugh at my own mistakes, taking things in stride, realizing that there is a balance in everything that one does in life. For that reason, coyotes also represent learning and wisdom, as well as their cunning and folly.
6) Do you and your fursona share the same relationship status?
SO RONERY... *sobs*
7) Do you find yourself jealous or upset if you get paired with someone you don’t like or your partner does?
I don't get paired with shit. Why not? Cause my fursona ain't seven feet tall and four hundred pounds of bulging muscles.
8) How would you like your character NOT to be used?
See above.
Nobody has drawn him, and nobody has asked. Hell, I only draw him if I feel he absolutely needs to be drawn.
9) What's your fursona's specialty?
Fixing things. Sports.
10) On a scale of 1-10, how much are you and your fursona alike?
9 for snarky shenanigans and merciless chops-busting.
Wait, what?
krhainos still does not have business cards.
THIS JOURNAL IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN MY LAST ONE
Posted 14 years agoI graduated college.
I think.
Yeah, I graduated.
Also maximus-ursus is THE MOST INTERESTING BEAR IN THE WORLD.
I think.
Yeah, I graduated.
Also maximus-ursus is THE MOST INTERESTING BEAR IN THE WORLD.
Horrible Bosses
Posted 14 years agoAll night long...
Posted 14 years agoI will be writing a paper.
What did you think I was going to say? >:/
What did you think I was going to say? >:/
Heat Exhaustion
Posted 14 years ago... sucks.
Right now it is 10 PM and the Heat Index is 102. Yes. I am going outside to get a soda from the Rite Aid four blocks away and I come back to my apartment with a mild case of heat exhaustion.
At 10 PM.
I HATE VIRGINIA. THISSTATE COMMONWEALTH CAN DIE IN A FIRE. YES, THE WHOLE STATE COMMONWEALTH. ಠ_ಠ
Right now it is 10 PM and the Heat Index is 102. Yes. I am going outside to get a soda from the Rite Aid four blocks away and I come back to my apartment with a mild case of heat exhaustion.
At 10 PM.
I HATE VIRGINIA. THIS
Dear MeddlerInc:
Posted 14 years agoI doth issue thee a challenge:
If you can go three whole months starting from tomorrow (July 10th, 2011) without changing your avatar again, I will paint you a free badge so when (hopefully) you go up to MFF you canact as my method of shameless self-promotion in the event of my absence look ridiculously awesome.
If you fail, though, I reserve every right to heckle you for your inability to maintain consistency with your choice of avatar. It confuses the snot out of me because I rely on avatars as visual cues as to who someone actually is.I am also a giant hypocrite for changing my own avatar nearly as often as you do.
HAVE AT THEE, CRAFTY KNAVE OF A THOUSAND AVATARS!
If you can go three whole months starting from tomorrow (July 10th, 2011) without changing your avatar again, I will paint you a free badge so when (hopefully) you go up to MFF you can
If you fail, though, I reserve every right to heckle you for your inability to maintain consistency with your choice of avatar. It confuses the snot out of me because I rely on avatars as visual cues as to who someone actually is.
HAVE AT THEE, CRAFTY KNAVE OF A THOUSAND AVATARS!
RAT FACE
Posted 14 years agoApparently my canines look like rats (as evidenced by my avatar).
Discuss.
Discuss.
Hey Dineegla!
Posted 14 years agoOnly the Cubs could lose on a walk-off Wild Pitch. Gotta love 'em Cubbies.
JACK MY SWAG
Posted 14 years agoF5
Posted 14 years agoDO IT NOWWWWWW
Two days...
Posted 14 years agoI get back from AC and two days later we have more drama. Gotta love it.
One thing I've learned about this fandom is that it cannot take a debate at face value without getting offended or going into "KISA mode" (Knight In Shining Armor). Whatever. Evidently nothing can escape the wide reach of furry drama. Politics, religion, sexuality, current events, artistic tastes, free speech, personal affairs made public, et cetera. Trying to start a discussion here is like walking through a minefield.
I'm disappointed, FA. Disappointed but not surprised.
One thing I've learned about this fandom is that it cannot take a debate at face value without getting offended or going into "KISA mode" (Knight In Shining Armor). Whatever. Evidently nothing can escape the wide reach of furry drama. Politics, religion, sexuality, current events, artistic tastes, free speech, personal affairs made public, et cetera. Trying to start a discussion here is like walking through a minefield.
I'm disappointed, FA. Disappointed but not surprised.
AC ROUNDUP
Posted 14 years agoTHE ROUNDUP
- krhainos is awesome for giving me rides to and from the airport, and for generally being a cool dude. Go watch him right nowbefore I break your legs.
- tiberius is awesome for making sure random hooligans didn't steal my stuff while I wasfapping away from the table. She also owes me $2.
- hysterium missed Primanti Brothers. What a dork.
- finalflight and buffaluffalo put up with me for three nights, so they deserve a medal or something.
- I kicked maximus-ursus's ass in Magic the Gathering (yeah, I said I'd call him out if I beat him and I did, so here it is). It was an epic showdown. Thankfully he didn't break me in half afterwards.
- I got to meet zigzagziggy, jazzwolf, soba, tredain, donryu and centradragon in person. They are all awesome in a non-me-making-fun-of-them kind of way.
- I need towhore my out self-promote more effectively. I suppose the whole thing was a learning experience. For example, I learned it's a bad idea to throw rotten eggs at potential customers. I also need to more accurately convey that my designated fursona is a coyote and not a wombat, dingo or red wolf.
- krhainos is awesome for giving me rides to and from the airport, and for generally being a cool dude. Go watch him right now
- tiberius is awesome for making sure random hooligans didn't steal my stuff while I was
- hysterium missed Primanti Brothers. What a dork.
- finalflight and buffaluffalo put up with me for three nights, so they deserve a medal or something.
- I kicked maximus-ursus's ass in Magic the Gathering (yeah, I said I'd call him out if I beat him and I did, so here it is). It was an epic showdown. Thankfully he didn't break me in half afterwards.
- I got to meet zigzagziggy, jazzwolf, soba, tredain, donryu and centradragon in person. They are all awesome in a non-me-making-fun-of-them kind of way.
- I need to
Hey Maximus-Ursus...
Posted 14 years agoJust making sure you didn't shuffle your hand into your library. Again.
AC roundup to follow when I'm not half-asleep.
AC roundup to follow when I'm not half-asleep.
PRICE FIXING
Posted 14 years agoD:
Sketch Cards - pencil: $7
Sketch Cards - watercolor: $9
I'll include lettering so it can double as a badge.
5.5" x 8.5" watercolor: $12
9" x 12" graphite: $12
BIG commissions: priced to quote
SPORTS FAN DISCOUNT:
$1 off sketch cards
$2 off other stuff
Except for maximus-ursus, cause he keeps talking smack about my Rams and Redskins. He's radrab 2.0.
Sketch Cards - pencil: $7
Sketch Cards - watercolor: $9
I'll include lettering so it can double as a badge.
5.5" x 8.5" watercolor: $12
9" x 12" graphite: $12
BIG commissions: priced to quote
SPORTS FAN DISCOUNT:
$1 off sketch cards
$2 off other stuff
Except for maximus-ursus, cause he keeps talking smack about my Rams and Redskins. He's radrab 2.0.
2 small things
Posted 14 years ago1) No badges. Acrylics are too heavy to put in my checked bag. So if you want one, you'll have to order now (I can only take on one or two).
2) Not really a small thing - tiberius will be sharing the table with me. She is awesome. Go buy badges from her (since you can't buy them from me... stupid heavy paints).
2) Not really a small thing - tiberius will be sharing the table with me. She is awesome. Go buy badges from her (since you can't buy them from me... stupid heavy paints).
AC Meme - Take 2, the RUNDOWN
Posted 14 years agoWhere are you staying?
Westin (Thank you katmomma!)
What day are you getting there?
Thursday night, reeeeeeeally late
Who will you be with?
krhainos, hysterium, tiberius
Who will you hang out with during the convention?
krhainos, hysterium, tiberius ಠ_ಠ
And anyone else who feels like it.
Are there any panels you might be attending?
Naw.
Are you attending any stage or public performances?
Naw.
Will you be suiting?
Naw.
Do you do free art?
ಠ_ಠ
Do you do trades?
Yes, but not with you. Well, maybe. Maaaaaayyyyybe.
Do you do badges?
Yes. Buy one and I will love you forever.
Do you do commissions?
Yes. Buy one so I don't have to hunt you down and pummel you with a dead halibut.
What are your limits to drawing?
Keep it PG-13 and you'll be fine.
What is your gender?
Last time I did this meme I had a penis.
How old are you?
24
How tall are you?
6'4"
Are you taken? Are you looking for a 'mate'?
No, and no. Unless the first question was about being taken by aliens. In which case the answer is "no".
Can I talk to you?
Yes, you can! See, what I did there? All Obama 2008 and stuff. Chyeah.
Seriously, though. Talk to me. I get ronery.
Can I touch you?
Um...
How can I find you?
I'll be in the Dealer Room, table F-10. If I'm not there I'll probably be in tabletop gaming or the zoo/lounge. Or pestering maximus-ursus. But don't shed any tears for him; he brought it on himself for dissing the Redskins.
Can I visit your room?
Why the hell would you ever want to do that? It smells like cabbage and you'll probably creep out my roommates.
Can I buy you drinks?
I can't drink alcohol (medication), but yeah... non-alcoholic stuff is fine.
Can I give you stuff?
Yes.So I can pawn it off later.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
No. Please don't. Otherwise I might have to break your legs.
Are you nice?
Truth be told I'm not reallythat much of a soulless ass. I'm just an internet tough guy.
Do you have an artist table?
Indubitably.
Do you have prints/CDs?
Prints, possibly. Sketches, mostly.
Will you have art in the Art Show? General or Adult sections?
Possibly the General.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
"Hey BLACKIE!"
Throw eggs at my head
"VCU! FINAL FOUR! YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS!"
"Mongo smells like dishwater, haha!"
Or you could just try calling me by my name...
Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
Redundant question is redundant.
Dealer Room, Table F-10
What/where will you be eating?
I know there will definitely be a pilgrimage to Primanti Bros. on either Friday or Saturday (or heck, maybe even Sunday morning). Otherwise I have no idea. Maybe if you tried that thing that people do with other people... "talking". Yeah, that thing.
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
What is this "etc" of which you speak?
Yeah, I'm not super-exclusive. Find me, ask me, and I'll probably say "yes".
Can I look in your sketchbook?
You shall be gravely disappointed, but yes.
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
Only if I can draw on your face. Perhaps.
Can I take your picture?
Sure, go ahead. Make sure to post my ugly mug to facebookso your friends can laugh at it.
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
EXECUTE ORDER 66. Friggen Jedi...
Meet folks, network, sell stuff, serve maximus-ursus a big heaping platter of humble pie in Magic the Gathering.
WILL DRAW FOR FOOD
Scratch Cards: $4 ea. or 4 for $14 2.5" x 3.5" of monochromatic chicken scratches.
Sketch Cards: $7 ea. or 4 for $24 2.5" x 3.5" pieces of watercolory goodness.
Sketches: $12 ea. or 4 for $44 9" x 12" graphite chicken scratches
Badges: $24 ea. or 4 for $84 5.5" square, not to be confused with "badgers". Acrylic paint + ink.
Full Paintings: by quote Probably only gonna be able to take one or two of these.
Yeah, lotsa 4s... VCU FINAL FOUR! radrab is mad.
SPORTS FAN DISCOUNT
If you come to my table wearing apparel of your favorite team, you'll get a sizable discount off the price of original art commissions.
GIVE ME A JOB
I'll have my portfolio & resume available for prospective employers. You know, if you just so happen to be or know an art director somewhere. If you send him/her/it my direction, I promise to be uncharacteristically nice to you for the rest of theyear month.
SUNDAY SUCKS
So I won't be at my table (flight leaves at 12:30 PM). Catch me Friday or Saturday.
... I think that's everything
Westin (Thank you katmomma!)
What day are you getting there?
Thursday night, reeeeeeeally late
Who will you be with?
krhainos, hysterium, tiberius
Who will you hang out with during the convention?
krhainos, hysterium, tiberius ಠ_ಠ
And anyone else who feels like it.
Are there any panels you might be attending?
Naw.
Are you attending any stage or public performances?
Naw.
Will you be suiting?
Naw.
Do you do free art?
ಠ_ಠ
Do you do trades?
Yes, but not with you. Well, maybe. Maaaaaayyyyybe.
Do you do badges?
Yes. Buy one and I will love you forever.
Do you do commissions?
Yes. Buy one so I don't have to hunt you down and pummel you with a dead halibut.
What are your limits to drawing?
Keep it PG-13 and you'll be fine.
What is your gender?
Last time I did this meme I had a penis.
How old are you?
24
How tall are you?
6'4"
Are you taken? Are you looking for a 'mate'?
No, and no. Unless the first question was about being taken by aliens. In which case the answer is "no".
Can I talk to you?
Yes, you can! See, what I did there? All Obama 2008 and stuff. Chyeah.
Seriously, though. Talk to me. I get ronery.
Can I touch you?
Um...
How can I find you?
I'll be in the Dealer Room, table F-10. If I'm not there I'll probably be in tabletop gaming or the zoo/lounge. Or pestering maximus-ursus. But don't shed any tears for him; he brought it on himself for dissing the Redskins.
Can I visit your room?
Why the hell would you ever want to do that? It smells like cabbage and you'll probably creep out my roommates.
Can I buy you drinks?
I can't drink alcohol (medication), but yeah... non-alcoholic stuff is fine.
Can I give you stuff?
Yes.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
No. Please don't. Otherwise I might have to break your legs.
Are you nice?
Truth be told I'm not really
Do you have an artist table?
Indubitably.
Do you have prints/CDs?
Prints, possibly. Sketches, mostly.
Will you have art in the Art Show? General or Adult sections?
Possibly the General.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?
"VCU! FINAL FOUR! YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS!"
Or you could just try calling me by my name...
Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
Redundant question is redundant.
Dealer Room, Table F-10
What/where will you be eating?
I know there will definitely be a pilgrimage to Primanti Bros. on either Friday or Saturday (or heck, maybe even Sunday morning). Otherwise I have no idea. Maybe if you tried that thing that people do with other people... "talking". Yeah, that thing.
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
What is this "etc" of which you speak?
Yeah, I'm not super-exclusive. Find me, ask me, and I'll probably say "yes".
Can I look in your sketchbook?
You shall be gravely disappointed, but yes.
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
Can I take your picture?
Sure, go ahead. Make sure to post my ugly mug to facebook
What's your goal(s) for the con this year?
EXECUTE ORDER 66. Friggen Jedi...
Meet folks, network, sell stuff, serve maximus-ursus a big heaping platter of humble pie in Magic the Gathering.
WILL DRAW FOR FOOD
Scratch Cards: $4 ea. or 4 for $14 2.5" x 3.5" of monochromatic chicken scratches.
Sketch Cards: $7 ea. or 4 for $24 2.5" x 3.5" pieces of watercolory goodness.
Sketches: $12 ea. or 4 for $44 9" x 12" graphite chicken scratches
Badges: $24 ea. or 4 for $84 5.5" square, not to be confused with "badgers". Acrylic paint + ink.
Full Paintings: by quote Probably only gonna be able to take one or two of these.
Yeah, lotsa 4s... VCU FINAL FOUR! radrab is mad.
SPORTS FAN DISCOUNT
If you come to my table wearing apparel of your favorite team, you'll get a sizable discount off the price of original art commissions.
GIVE ME A JOB
I'll have my portfolio & resume available for prospective employers. You know, if you just so happen to be or know an art director somewhere. If you send him/her/it my direction, I promise to be uncharacteristically nice to you for the rest of the
SUNDAY SUCKS
So I won't be at my table (flight leaves at 12:30 PM). Catch me Friday or Saturday.
... I think that's everything
AC Badges - Last Chance
Posted 14 years agoSerioulsy. $20 each. They're HAND PAINTED 5.5" x 5.5" badges with big, bold hand-lettering. You can read them from outer space.
Why have a badge like everyone else has from that guy who does all those badges? If you want to stand out, you'll want a badge that stands out.
Seriously. I can't do this all week. I gotta start studying for my art history mid-term.
$20 now (or pay me at AC), pick up at the convention. These things take me a bit of time to finish so if you want it for Friday, your best bet is to pre-order now.
Why have a badge like everyone else has from that guy who does all those badges? If you want to stand out, you'll want a badge that stands out.
Seriously. I can't do this all week. I gotta start studying for my art history mid-term.
$20 now (or pay me at AC), pick up at the convention. These things take me a bit of time to finish so if you want it for Friday, your best bet is to pre-order now.
65 Questions You’ve Probably Never Been Asked
Posted 14 years agoStolen from filthy canuck enydimon
Because I can.
1. First thing you wash in the shower?
Chest/shoulders
2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
Grey
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Strictly platonically
4. Do you plan outfits?
No.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
Unfulfilled, frustrated.
6. What's the closest thing to you that's red
Coca-Cola bottle wrapper
7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
Moving to Tennessee, buying a dog, and going grocery shopping.
8. Did you meet anybody new today?
No.
9. What are you craving right now?
Indian chicken curry.
10. Do you floss?
Yup.
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Boiled and served with chicken-fried steak.
12. Are you emotional?
Very rarely.
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
No.
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Lick.
15. Do you like your hair?
It needs to be cut.
16. Do you like yourself?
I could stand to be better.
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Only if he's paying.
18. What are you listening to right now?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LelYBwaJKZo
Pretty kick-ass guitar solo midway through the song.
19. Are your parents strict?
They used to be, not so much now.
20. Would you go sky diving?
Probably not.
21. Do you like cottage cheese?
Eww...
22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
Yes.
23. Do you rent movies often?
Does Netflix count?
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
Metal saw blades, x-acto knives. Those are more "shiny" than "sparkly" though.
25. How many countries have you visited?
Six.
26. Have you made a prank phone call?
No.
27. Ever been on a train?
Too many times to count.
28. Brown or white eggs?
Brown.
29. Do you have a cell-phone?
Yes (no land-line).
30. Do you use chap stick?
No.
31. Do you own a gun?
Do Nerf guns count?
32. Can you use chop sticks?
Yes.
33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
My lonesome self.
34. Are you too forgiving?
Yes.
35. Ever been in love?
Yes.
36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow (or the next soonest week day)?
I have no idea.
37. Ever have cream puffs?
Yes.
38. Last time you cried?
A couple days ago. But I assure you they were manly tears of rage and fury.
39. What was the last question you asked?
"Are you serious?"
40. Favorite time of the year?
Tossup between mid-October (football) and early March (college basketball).
41. Do you have any tattoos?
No.
42. Are you sarcastic?
Of course not. Why would anyone ever think I was sarcastic?
43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
Eww, Ashton Kutcher...
44. Ever walked into a wall?
Posts, beams, and closed doors, but no walls.
45. Favorite color?
Brown.
46. Have you ever slapped someone?
No.
47. Is your hair curly?
My hair has the consistency of steel wool.
48. What was the last CD you bought?
Xbox 360 game: Enslaved - Odyssey to the West (great game, go play it if you have the chance).
49. Do looks matter?
Not more than other, more important things.
50. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
Yes.
51. Is your phone bill sky high?
No (I believe it's something like $5 per month).
52. Do you like your life right now?
It's stuck in "neutral".
53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
I can't fall asleep with it on.
54. Can you handle the truth?
Yes.
55. Do you have good vision?
I'm legally blind in the state of New Hampshire.
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
Yes.
57. How often do you talk on the phone?
Only when absolutely necessary.
58. The last person you held hands with?
An elderly lady to help her cross the street.
59. What are you wearing?
Old jeans, T-shirt with Mickey Mouse print, brown polyester overshirt, socks, glasses, VCU baseball cap.
60. What is your favorite animal?
Badger.
61. Where was your favorite picture taken at?
Innsbruck, Austria
62. Can you hula hoop?
No.
63. Do you have a job?
No.
64. What was the most recent thing you bought?
Three $1 enchiladas from Little Mexico, nice little restaurant on Laurel St. here in Richmond.
65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes.
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Because I can.
1. First thing you wash in the shower?
Chest/shoulders
2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
Grey
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Strictly platonically
4. Do you plan outfits?
No.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
Unfulfilled, frustrated.
6. What's the closest thing to you that's red
Coca-Cola bottle wrapper
7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
Moving to Tennessee, buying a dog, and going grocery shopping.
8. Did you meet anybody new today?
No.
9. What are you craving right now?
Indian chicken curry.
10. Do you floss?
Yup.
11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Boiled and served with chicken-fried steak.
12. Are you emotional?
Very rarely.
13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
No.
14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Lick.
15. Do you like your hair?
It needs to be cut.
16. Do you like yourself?
I could stand to be better.
17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Only if he's paying.
18. What are you listening to right now?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LelYBwaJKZo
Pretty kick-ass guitar solo midway through the song.
19. Are your parents strict?
They used to be, not so much now.
20. Would you go sky diving?
Probably not.
21. Do you like cottage cheese?
Eww...
22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
Yes.
23. Do you rent movies often?
Does Netflix count?
24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
Metal saw blades, x-acto knives. Those are more "shiny" than "sparkly" though.
25. How many countries have you visited?
Six.
26. Have you made a prank phone call?
No.
27. Ever been on a train?
Too many times to count.
28. Brown or white eggs?
Brown.
29. Do you have a cell-phone?
Yes (no land-line).
30. Do you use chap stick?
No.
31. Do you own a gun?
Do Nerf guns count?
32. Can you use chop sticks?
Yes.
33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
My lonesome self.
34. Are you too forgiving?
Yes.
35. Ever been in love?
Yes.
36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow (or the next soonest week day)?
I have no idea.
37. Ever have cream puffs?
Yes.
38. Last time you cried?
A couple days ago. But I assure you they were manly tears of rage and fury.
39. What was the last question you asked?
"Are you serious?"
40. Favorite time of the year?
Tossup between mid-October (football) and early March (college basketball).
41. Do you have any tattoos?
No.
42. Are you sarcastic?
Of course not. Why would anyone ever think I was sarcastic?
43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
Eww, Ashton Kutcher...
44. Ever walked into a wall?
Posts, beams, and closed doors, but no walls.
45. Favorite color?
Brown.
46. Have you ever slapped someone?
No.
47. Is your hair curly?
My hair has the consistency of steel wool.
48. What was the last CD you bought?
Xbox 360 game: Enslaved - Odyssey to the West (great game, go play it if you have the chance).
49. Do looks matter?
Not more than other, more important things.
50. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
Yes.
51. Is your phone bill sky high?
No (I believe it's something like $5 per month).
52. Do you like your life right now?
It's stuck in "neutral".
53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
I can't fall asleep with it on.
54. Can you handle the truth?
Yes.
55. Do you have good vision?
I'm legally blind in the state of New Hampshire.
56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
Yes.
57. How often do you talk on the phone?
Only when absolutely necessary.
58. The last person you held hands with?
An elderly lady to help her cross the street.
59. What are you wearing?
Old jeans, T-shirt with Mickey Mouse print, brown polyester overshirt, socks, glasses, VCU baseball cap.
60. What is your favorite animal?
Badger.
61. Where was your favorite picture taken at?
Innsbruck, Austria
62. Can you hula hoop?
No.
63. Do you have a job?
No.
64. What was the most recent thing you bought?
Three $1 enchiladas from Little Mexico, nice little restaurant on Laurel St. here in Richmond.
65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes.
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COUNTER ART RANT
Posted 14 years agoI stumbled upon a Journal from [REDACTED] tonight. Since this individual has blocked me I cannot directly respond, but let's just say this individual felt the need to rant about anatomical issues in other artists' work that he has no idea how to solve in his own work. The ultimate case of the pot calling the kettle "black".
Ordinarily I leave commentary like this out of the equation, but when I see artists trying to preach down on their high horse when they clearly have no idea what they are talking about, I feel something needs to be said. So let me put this here, where [REDACTED] can't snivel away and hide from the truth.
Dear Mr. [REDACTED]:
Your Journal addresses two primary complaints. First, your complaint about overly defined furry characters falls primarily on deaf ears. If you are trying to point it towards the "muscle fur" fandom, you're not going to get a lot of sympathizers. If you are trying to point it towards the rest of the fandom, you're also going to find few people who can relate to such a complaint. I can only guess that your complaint is directed towards people who understand how to draw anatomy in a reasonably convincing manner and choose to define it. In other words, your personal preference extends to art that highlights some semblance of hypermusculature and defined anatomy.
As much as I'd like to rip you to shreds on your apparent inability to create lines with any quality or colors with any volume (not to mention the pasted on filtered photo backgrounds), it's largely irrelevant for now. This has to do more with anatomy. And when I look at your work, not only do you evidently lack the detailed knowledge of the skeleto-muscular structure of the figure, you seem to lack rudimentary knowledge. Which brings me to your second complaint.
Muscles move along with the figure. That's true, of course - but why are you suggesting that the inability to draw those changes in the muscular form is a reason to un-watch an artist when you yourself seem to be unable to demonstrate that simple principle yourself? You are also completely false when you suggest that muscles "elongate". Muscles can only do one thing: contract. When a muscle contracts, other muscles that run counter to it relax. But of course, since you're the expert on all things when it comes to skeleto-muscular physiology, you'd know that.
... oh wait.
Anatomy is hard. It really is. Professional artists might spend decades trying to learn the intricacies of the human figure. It takes years to understand the complex workings of 206 bones and over 650 muscles; their form, their function, and the articulations they produce along the surface of the figure. For you to try and cheapen it to the point where inability to master anatomy becomes a reason to un-watch an artist is simply uncalled for. How is that supposed to be positive, uplifting and encouraging?
You, sir, display the utmost hypocrisy. The most glaring example of the double-standard that exists in this fandom. Being supportive and encouraging extends only so far as to stroke your own ego and pander to your interests. Anything beyond that is undeserving of your time - until you turn your head to throw stones at whatever it is you do not agree with for the sake of "ranting". It is utterly pathetic.
Sincerely,
-GH
P.S.: Your rants suck. They really do. They're more like aimless whining than actual ranting. Grow a pair and try again next time.
Ordinarily I leave commentary like this out of the equation, but when I see artists trying to preach down on their high horse when they clearly have no idea what they are talking about, I feel something needs to be said. So let me put this here, where [REDACTED] can't snivel away and hide from the truth.
Dear Mr. [REDACTED]:
Your Journal addresses two primary complaints. First, your complaint about overly defined furry characters falls primarily on deaf ears. If you are trying to point it towards the "muscle fur" fandom, you're not going to get a lot of sympathizers. If you are trying to point it towards the rest of the fandom, you're also going to find few people who can relate to such a complaint. I can only guess that your complaint is directed towards people who understand how to draw anatomy in a reasonably convincing manner and choose to define it. In other words, your personal preference extends to art that highlights some semblance of hypermusculature and defined anatomy.
As much as I'd like to rip you to shreds on your apparent inability to create lines with any quality or colors with any volume (not to mention the pasted on filtered photo backgrounds), it's largely irrelevant for now. This has to do more with anatomy. And when I look at your work, not only do you evidently lack the detailed knowledge of the skeleto-muscular structure of the figure, you seem to lack rudimentary knowledge. Which brings me to your second complaint.
Muscles move along with the figure. That's true, of course - but why are you suggesting that the inability to draw those changes in the muscular form is a reason to un-watch an artist when you yourself seem to be unable to demonstrate that simple principle yourself? You are also completely false when you suggest that muscles "elongate". Muscles can only do one thing: contract. When a muscle contracts, other muscles that run counter to it relax. But of course, since you're the expert on all things when it comes to skeleto-muscular physiology, you'd know that.
... oh wait.
Anatomy is hard. It really is. Professional artists might spend decades trying to learn the intricacies of the human figure. It takes years to understand the complex workings of 206 bones and over 650 muscles; their form, their function, and the articulations they produce along the surface of the figure. For you to try and cheapen it to the point where inability to master anatomy becomes a reason to un-watch an artist is simply uncalled for. How is that supposed to be positive, uplifting and encouraging?
You, sir, display the utmost hypocrisy. The most glaring example of the double-standard that exists in this fandom. Being supportive and encouraging extends only so far as to stroke your own ego and pander to your interests. Anything beyond that is undeserving of your time - until you turn your head to throw stones at whatever it is you do not agree with for the sake of "ranting". It is utterly pathetic.
Sincerely,
-GH
P.S.: Your rants suck. They really do. They're more like aimless whining than actual ranting. Grow a pair and try again next time.
