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2026 and I need perspectives
General | Posted 2 months agoHey everybody I hope you all had a good start to 2026. I wanted to write this so I can get some thoughts down for this upcoming year. Especially if you guys have some differing perspectives on what I can/should do.
Physical Items: how do you guys feel about physical items? I’ve been throwing the idea around in my head but I’d like some perspective. Ideally I’d like to start out by just making gifts of things like keychains and stickers for a few friends to get a feel for it and get a couple things for myself. But an issue is that I don’t have the means to really make that unless I go to a manufacturer of some sort. Then there’s an issue of things like copyright (granted most franchises do not care if you make merch - but it’s still a concern), I’d also have to alter my style to be more physical friendly. Do any of the artists who watch me have any advice? Or anyone with experience dealing with any of this?
About my MHP and Oc’s: I hate to say it but I think I have a problem with Oc’s , worlds, and overall interests/ambition. I’m sure my older watchers who’ve been here since I joined this site would notice this pattern- I’d get into something new (usually a franchise), obsess and work on either an AU or a world (Grootslangs), then after awhile drop it and nearly totally forget about it or have a severe lack of interest or will in continuing work on it. This is happening with my Monster Hunter AU, I just don’t really want to work on it at all and whenever I do I’m not passionate about it. Hell I’m dragging along on Hhvoh’s new ref. I just can’t sit down and work on it. And I feel awful because all these ideas and half finished drawings sit in a file and collect dust. I mean a part of me thinks I should get rid of like 90% of my ocs and designs because I’ll probably never use them again and I’ve only been keeping them around because of the memories (but idk if that though process is being driven by impulse). Especially ones like my Hollow Knight Oc’s, I thought with enough time away I’d come back to them but it’s been years now and I still don’t really care for them. I feel that my MHP Oc’s will be the same. I don’t really get this way with commissions since I have to finish them for someone else which is a motivation, but any personal project of mine is on a perpetual chopping block. I’m smart enough to know I have a severe problem surrounding fixations and lack of almost all ambition but not smart enough to know how to fix it.
Meticulous Commission Prices: I do plan on increasing the price for meticulous commissions and updating the art sometime this year (probably between summer and fall). I do plan on keeping sketches the same since they’re significantly easier and quicker for me to draw. However anything cued up before the change will retain the old prices. I may also update background pricing but I’m still thinking on it.
Anywho thanks for reading the ramblings of someone burnt out from the entirety of December.
Physical Items: how do you guys feel about physical items? I’ve been throwing the idea around in my head but I’d like some perspective. Ideally I’d like to start out by just making gifts of things like keychains and stickers for a few friends to get a feel for it and get a couple things for myself. But an issue is that I don’t have the means to really make that unless I go to a manufacturer of some sort. Then there’s an issue of things like copyright (granted most franchises do not care if you make merch - but it’s still a concern), I’d also have to alter my style to be more physical friendly. Do any of the artists who watch me have any advice? Or anyone with experience dealing with any of this?
About my MHP and Oc’s: I hate to say it but I think I have a problem with Oc’s , worlds, and overall interests/ambition. I’m sure my older watchers who’ve been here since I joined this site would notice this pattern- I’d get into something new (usually a franchise), obsess and work on either an AU or a world (Grootslangs), then after awhile drop it and nearly totally forget about it or have a severe lack of interest or will in continuing work on it. This is happening with my Monster Hunter AU, I just don’t really want to work on it at all and whenever I do I’m not passionate about it. Hell I’m dragging along on Hhvoh’s new ref. I just can’t sit down and work on it. And I feel awful because all these ideas and half finished drawings sit in a file and collect dust. I mean a part of me thinks I should get rid of like 90% of my ocs and designs because I’ll probably never use them again and I’ve only been keeping them around because of the memories (but idk if that though process is being driven by impulse). Especially ones like my Hollow Knight Oc’s, I thought with enough time away I’d come back to them but it’s been years now and I still don’t really care for them. I feel that my MHP Oc’s will be the same. I don’t really get this way with commissions since I have to finish them for someone else which is a motivation, but any personal project of mine is on a perpetual chopping block. I’m smart enough to know I have a severe problem surrounding fixations and lack of almost all ambition but not smart enough to know how to fix it.
Meticulous Commission Prices: I do plan on increasing the price for meticulous commissions and updating the art sometime this year (probably between summer and fall). I do plan on keeping sketches the same since they’re significantly easier and quicker for me to draw. However anything cued up before the change will retain the old prices. I may also update background pricing but I’m still thinking on it.
Anywho thanks for reading the ramblings of someone burnt out from the entirety of December.
Quick update
General | Posted 6 months agoHey there, I’m sorry I haven’t been posting much recently. I haven’t been drawing much since I’ve been busy farm sitting rn. Unfortunately I literally have barely been drawing anything recently and I have nothing to show off currently.
Next week is also ramping up to be a busy irl week as well so I probably won’t be able to get much drawing done. After the next upcoming week things should slow down enough for me to get something in art wise until my local festival hits in early-to-mid October.
So uh… what franchises/series/games have you guys been into recently and what’s your favorite part about it? (I’m genuinely curious)
Next week is also ramping up to be a busy irl week as well so I probably won’t be able to get much drawing done. After the next upcoming week things should slow down enough for me to get something in art wise until my local festival hits in early-to-mid October.
So uh… what franchises/series/games have you guys been into recently and what’s your favorite part about it? (I’m genuinely curious)
Grid?
General | Posted 8 months agoSo as artfight slows down I currently don’t have any commissions to do and I’m still very hyper fixated on Monster Hunter. I was wondering if you guys would be interested in one of those Grid adopts (the A/B/C x 1/2/3) things but Monster Hunter themed with various tiers and options.
If you are interested, what monsters would you like to see on there? Because I’d like to do a mix of popular ones and more obscure ones that need some love.
The end results would be polished like these:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/61564814/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/61558249/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/60233752/
If you are interested, what monsters would you like to see on there? Because I’d like to do a mix of popular ones and more obscure ones that need some love.
The end results would be polished like these:
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/61564814/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/61558249/
https://www.furaffinity.net/view/60233752/
I've created a Bluesky account
General | Posted a year agoIdk if any of y'all are interested but I'm giving Bluesky a try: https://bsky.app/profile/maystrine.bsky.social
Ideally I'd like to post more wips or just random thoughts there but we'll see. (I dont use Twitter since I avoid it like the plague)
Ideally I'd like to post more wips or just random thoughts there but we'll see. (I dont use Twitter since I avoid it like the plague)
Upcoming 500 event?
General | Posted a year agoHello everyone! I know I have been busy recently. But it seems like I'm getting close to 500 watchers. So that means I'm probably gonna host another event when I reach 500! It's weird to think that I had only hit 200 watchers 2 years ago. I was thinking of doing another free 3 winner raffle, but I'm open to suggestions for something else thou.
My second point is that my birthday is coming up real quick (November 19th) so I was thinking, if I somehow managed to hit 500 watchers by then I'd double the raffle prizes, or I'd like to do a small sketchy ych raffle of someone celebrating with Hhvoh (even though I'm currently revamping her lol). Just an idea thou, currently I'm working hard on the sketchy headshots and I'm doing a new ref for Alonzo because the old one really bothers me.
My second point is that my birthday is coming up real quick (November 19th) so I was thinking, if I somehow managed to hit 500 watchers by then I'd double the raffle prizes, or I'd like to do a small sketchy ych raffle of someone celebrating with Hhvoh (even though I'm currently revamping her lol). Just an idea thou, currently I'm working hard on the sketchy headshots and I'm doing a new ref for Alonzo because the old one really bothers me.
Currently Cooking...
General | Posted 2 years agoIve got something planned for April fools (and it ain't a joke) so keep an eye out for it ;)
Probably going to downsize
General | Posted 2 years agoThings are happening irl so I might have to put up some of my personal old characters up for offers.
I just hit 200 Watchers
General | Posted 3 years agoHi there! As the title says I just hit 200 followers on here. I wanted to do a small event or something. Any suggestions? (Raffle, YCH, etc?)Looking For: Quick Art Trade (Closed)
General | Posted 3 years agoHere there guys, I'm currently looking to do some short sketchy trades. I'm struggling to draw anything personal rn so this is my work around.
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Character Line-Up:
Hhvoh: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/47310971/
Medea Avidos: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/49050335/
Rae Moralis: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/47560632/
Bonnie Stryx: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/47773158/
Metaletta: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/47778026/
Cynder: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/48795074/
Prince Caspian: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/49222409/
Let me know who you'd like to draw!
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I'll also look at collabs, design trades, and NSFW is an option. Alternatively, I'm still taking commissions too.Remember The 2010's Cringe Culture?
General | Posted 3 years agoOkay so normally I know journals are used for life updates but instead I'm going to use it for questions and stuff - I'm in an oddly conversational mood rn. (I'm only now trying to unpack whatever the fuck that last decade was) SO - let's discuss this suspiciously specific topic.
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My question is: how did it affect you? Do you find yourself sub-consciously concerned how people? Were you part of the cringe culture back then? Did you just watch it? How did you move on after it lost its meaning and impact? Indulge me, I'm curious.
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The below post gets a bit ranty in the second half btw:
For reference on my perspective: I was a young-to-mid teen back when it gained prominence. I feel like it messed with me in multiple ways, both consciously and sub consciously. You know how it is 'you can't do this' or 'you can't do that' and 'you gotta stick to the looorrree'. Especially when it came to things like oc x canon or heaven forbid your character got labeled as a Mary Sue - because having non-serious fun characters is apparently a sin. We all know now that this mentality is... misguided at best right? And yet I still keep accidentally checking myself. I'm bloody 21-nearing-22 years old and yet I'm still haunted by it.
Like, if I make something mega self-indulgent (mostly shipping stuff), I can't help but really hate it afterwards (post-indulgence clarity?) and I'll think things like, "why did I make that? What it wrong with me?" or "Why did I think this was a good idea?" How do people move on from that? Only recently I'm trying an oc x canon ship but I never directly stated it as so because I found it extremely embarrassing (even though my oc is fully fleshed out and exists outside of the relationship). Keep in mind it doesn't matter if it's SFW or NSFW - it's still extremely awkward to me. It's so hard to express myself in that sort of way that I'm kinda jealous of the people that can without a second thought. And I honestly think It stemmed from how people harshly judged others for having some fun. Maybe I internalized some of that toxicity, and I can't really overcome it. Every step I take, I end up taking it back retreating into my shell again and pretend it never happened.
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Am I the only one who feels this way? I hope this doesn't come off as too weird from me - but I'm not sure how to address it otherwise.
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My question is: how did it affect you? Do you find yourself sub-consciously concerned how people? Were you part of the cringe culture back then? Did you just watch it? How did you move on after it lost its meaning and impact? Indulge me, I'm curious.
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The below post gets a bit ranty in the second half btw:
For reference on my perspective: I was a young-to-mid teen back when it gained prominence. I feel like it messed with me in multiple ways, both consciously and sub consciously. You know how it is 'you can't do this' or 'you can't do that' and 'you gotta stick to the looorrree'. Especially when it came to things like oc x canon or heaven forbid your character got labeled as a Mary Sue - because having non-serious fun characters is apparently a sin. We all know now that this mentality is... misguided at best right? And yet I still keep accidentally checking myself. I'm bloody 21-nearing-22 years old and yet I'm still haunted by it.
Like, if I make something mega self-indulgent (mostly shipping stuff), I can't help but really hate it afterwards (post-indulgence clarity?) and I'll think things like, "why did I make that? What it wrong with me?" or "Why did I think this was a good idea?" How do people move on from that? Only recently I'm trying an oc x canon ship but I never directly stated it as so because I found it extremely embarrassing (even though my oc is fully fleshed out and exists outside of the relationship). Keep in mind it doesn't matter if it's SFW or NSFW - it's still extremely awkward to me. It's so hard to express myself in that sort of way that I'm kinda jealous of the people that can without a second thought. And I honestly think It stemmed from how people harshly judged others for having some fun. Maybe I internalized some of that toxicity, and I can't really overcome it. Every step I take, I end up taking it back retreating into my shell again and pretend it never happened.
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Am I the only one who feels this way? I hope this doesn't come off as too weird from me - but I'm not sure how to address it otherwise.
Hey Everyone!
General | Posted 4 years agoHey! I just realized the last journal I made was literally 2 years ago. Time to change that up. I did get rid of the old ones (an astounding two of them) for a fresh start.
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Could I have some profile advise? Like with text alignment and coloring and stuff. Maybe a few suggestions on what I could actually put onto my profile?
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Also looking to do some little art trades in between commissions too. (my commissions are basically always open too - it might just take me a bit to summon the elusive eldritch willpower to finish them - with how my personal life is going I'm going to try and be more consistent)
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Could I have some profile advise? Like with text alignment and coloring and stuff. Maybe a few suggestions on what I could actually put onto my profile?
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Also looking to do some little art trades in between commissions too. (my commissions are basically always open too - it might just take me a bit to summon the elusive eldritch willpower to finish them - with how my personal life is going I'm going to try and be more consistent)
