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Fluxx game publisher seeks cat art
Posted 10 months agoThe publishers of the card game Fluxx are looking for an artist for an upcoming new edition, Cat Fluxx!
https://new.wunderland.com/2024/11/...../cat-art-call/
https://new.wunderland.com/2024/11/...../cat-art-call/
Artists & fursuit makers: Stop shortchanging yourselves!
Posted 5 years agoI don't post much, but this came up in discussion on a local Telegram chat so I thought I'd share it here.
Many artists and makers shortchange themselves with a discount/consumer-goods pricing mentality, and when overhead and labor time is factored in end up working for less than minimum wage.
It’s insane to have a queue deeper than one or two weeks' worth of work. If your work is in that much demand, keep raising prices. You’ll get rid of the pesky cheapskates and end up with a customer base who truly values your work. You’ll build up enough savings that you’ll be able to take some time off to recharge between commissions, and your work will be even better for it.
Many artists and makers shortchange themselves with a discount/consumer-goods pricing mentality, and when overhead and labor time is factored in end up working for less than minimum wage.
It’s insane to have a queue deeper than one or two weeks' worth of work. If your work is in that much demand, keep raising prices. You’ll get rid of the pesky cheapskates and end up with a customer base who truly values your work. You’ll build up enough savings that you’ll be able to take some time off to recharge between commissions, and your work will be even better for it.
Anthrocon Art Show deadline March 31
Posted 10 years agoReminder: The reservation deadline for guaranteed space in the Anthrocon Art Show is March 31!
http://www.anthrocon.org/artshow
If your reservation is postmarked after March 31, we can accept late reservations as long as there is available space. Usually tables fill up first, so if you want table space, get your reservation in the mail by the March 31 deadline!
http://www.anthrocon.org/artshow
If your reservation is postmarked after March 31, we can accept late reservations as long as there is available space. Usually tables fill up first, so if you want table space, get your reservation in the mail by the March 31 deadline!
Chanur's in trouble
Posted 12 years agoRIP Fuf, 1991-2012
Posted 13 years agoMy kitty went to heaven tonight. She began acting confused and disoriented this morning, and this afternoon was very lethargic, not herself. This evening she started breathing rapidly and was very weak so I took her to the emergency vet. She had a seizure while being examined and the vet thought the prognosis wouldn't be very good -- she may have had a stroke -- so I decided to give her peace tonight, shortly after 8 pm.
I've known for some time that this day would come, and every week or so I'd make a point of cuddling her and telling her I loved her and thanking her for sharing her life with me. I did that a couple of times this afternoon. I was with her at the end. I petted her and told her again I loved her and thanked her as the vet put her to sleep. The last hours of her life were about as gentle as I could hope for.
I've been blessed with almost 20 years of companionship. I referred to her as Fuf, and that's the name on the vet records, but none of the names I tried on her seemed quite right. Early on she was LadyCat. One day she was doing some random act of catness and I asked her, "What are you fuffing about?" so I began calling her Fuffy, which morphed to Fuf by the time I took her to the vet to be spayed and they needed a name for the record. Then followed variations FuffyCat, FufflyCat, Fuffledeecat, Fuffledeemew and others including Kiddlycat, KittenCat and Kitteny. More often than not recently I'd just call her Kitten. She was always a very small cat, and when I took her to stay with my sister and brother while I was away we'd call her LittleCat because they had a bigger cat.
I'll miss her so much, but she's at peace now.
I've known for some time that this day would come, and every week or so I'd make a point of cuddling her and telling her I loved her and thanking her for sharing her life with me. I did that a couple of times this afternoon. I was with her at the end. I petted her and told her again I loved her and thanked her as the vet put her to sleep. The last hours of her life were about as gentle as I could hope for.
I've been blessed with almost 20 years of companionship. I referred to her as Fuf, and that's the name on the vet records, but none of the names I tried on her seemed quite right. Early on she was LadyCat. One day she was doing some random act of catness and I asked her, "What are you fuffing about?" so I began calling her Fuffy, which morphed to Fuf by the time I took her to the vet to be spayed and they needed a name for the record. Then followed variations FuffyCat, FufflyCat, Fuffledeecat, Fuffledeemew and others including Kiddlycat, KittenCat and Kitteny. More often than not recently I'd just call her Kitten. She was always a very small cat, and when I took her to stay with my sister and brother while I was away we'd call her LittleCat because they had a bigger cat.
I'll miss her so much, but she's at peace now.
FurFright Meme
Posted 14 years agoWhere are you staying?
Crowne Plaza Hotel
What day are you getting there?
Thursday afternoon
Who will you be with?
Crashing with other security folks
Who will you hang out with during the convention?
Security crew, other friends, gaming room
Are there any panels you might be attending?
Improv Games, Saturday 4pm; Lupus in Tabula game, Friday 10pm; Werewolves of Miller's Hollow game, Saturday at 10pm
Are you attending any stage or public performances?
Friday Furpocalypse, Masquerade, opening & closing ceremonies, "Airplane" (duty schedule permitting)
Will you be suiting?
I wish. In an alternate universe maybe, where I didn't become Anthrocon Art Show Director. Never had time to make one, couldn't afford to commission one.
What is your gender?
Male.
How old are you?
"As old as my nose and a little bit older than my teeth."
Are you taken? Are you looking for a 'mate'?
No. Maybe.
Can I talk to you?
Sure!
Can I touch you?
Men may shake my hand. Women may hug me. Friends may glomp me.
How can I find you?
At some point I'll probably be checking badges near the function rooms, or on security rove throughout all the public areas.
Can I visit your room?
I'm rarely there. Plus I'm sharing it with other security crewfolk.
Can I buy you drinks?
Sure!
Can I hug you?
Sure, if you're a woman or a good friend.
Are you nice?
As nice as you are.
Where will you be most of the time during the day?
If not on duty, maybe the game room or dealers room, or wandering about. FurFright is one con I actually have the chance to go see things.
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
Sure! Although I usually hang around the hotel since there's so much to do. But there is that awesome diner down the road, maybe I'll hit that for breakfast at some point.
Can I look in your sketchbook?
Never got around to starting a sketchbook. Ironic, eh?
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
Maybe I should buy one.
Can I take your picture?
Sure, please send me a copy!
Crowne Plaza Hotel
What day are you getting there?
Thursday afternoon
Who will you be with?
Crashing with other security folks
Who will you hang out with during the convention?
Security crew, other friends, gaming room
Are there any panels you might be attending?
Improv Games, Saturday 4pm; Lupus in Tabula game, Friday 10pm; Werewolves of Miller's Hollow game, Saturday at 10pm
Are you attending any stage or public performances?
Friday Furpocalypse, Masquerade, opening & closing ceremonies, "Airplane" (duty schedule permitting)
Will you be suiting?
I wish. In an alternate universe maybe, where I didn't become Anthrocon Art Show Director. Never had time to make one, couldn't afford to commission one.
What is your gender?
Male.
How old are you?
"As old as my nose and a little bit older than my teeth."
Are you taken? Are you looking for a 'mate'?
No. Maybe.
Can I talk to you?
Sure!
Can I touch you?
Men may shake my hand. Women may hug me. Friends may glomp me.
How can I find you?
At some point I'll probably be checking badges near the function rooms, or on security rove throughout all the public areas.
Can I visit your room?
I'm rarely there. Plus I'm sharing it with other security crewfolk.
Can I buy you drinks?
Sure!
Can I hug you?
Sure, if you're a woman or a good friend.
Are you nice?
As nice as you are.
Where will you be most of the time during the day?
If not on duty, maybe the game room or dealers room, or wandering about. FurFright is one con I actually have the chance to go see things.
Can I come with you for food/fun/etc?
Sure! Although I usually hang around the hotel since there's so much to do. But there is that awesome diner down the road, maybe I'll hit that for breakfast at some point.
Can I look in your sketchbook?
Never got around to starting a sketchbook. Ironic, eh?
Can I draw in your sketchbook?
Maybe I should buy one.
Can I take your picture?
Sure, please send me a copy!
Ursa Major Awards winners
Posted 14 years agoThe winners of the tenth annual Ursa Major Awards for the best in anthropomorphic/"funny animal" literature and art first published during the calendar year 2010 have been announced at a presentation ceremony tonight at Morphicon in Columbus, OH.
Best Anthropomorphic Motion Picture:
"How To Train Your Dragon"
(Producers: DreamWorks, Mad Hatter, Vertigo. Distributor: Paramount Pictures, March 26)
Best Anthropomorphic Dramatic Short Work or Series:
"Wallace and Gromit's World of Invention"
(Produced by Aardman Animations for BBC One. Episode 1 to 6; November 3 to December 8)
Best Anthropomorphic Novel:
"Shadow of the Father" by Kyell Gold
(Sofawolf Press, January)
Best Anthropomorphic Short Fiction:
"Bridges" by Kyell Gold
(Novella released as single publication by FurPlanet Books, February)
Best Anthropomorphic Other Literary Work:
"Fur-Piled" #4 by Leo Magna
(Sofawolf Press, comic collection with some new material, July)
Best Anthropomorphic Graphic Story:
"Twokinds" by Tom Fischbach
(Internet, January 6 (#537) to December 4 (Holiday 2010))
Best Anthropomorphic Comic Strip:
"Housepets!" by Rick Griffin
(Internet strips from January 1 to December 31)
Best Anthropomorphic Magazine:
"Heat"
(Sofawolf Press, July)
Best Anthropomorphic Published Illustration:
Cover for Kyell Gold's "Shadow of the Father" by Sara Palmer
(Sofawolf Press, January)
Best Anthropomorphic Game:
"Disney Epic Mickey"
(Developer: Junction Point Studios; Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios, November 25)
More formally known as the Annual Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts Awards, the Ursa Major Awards are presented each year for excellence in the furry arts. They are intended as Anthropomorphic (a.k.a. Furry) Fandom's equivalent of the Hugo Awards presented by the World Science Fiction Society, mystery fandom's Anthony Awards, horror fandom's Bram Stoker Awards, and so forth. The physical award consists of an illustrated trophy certificate or plaque, designed by artist Heather Bruton.
Eligibility in the ten categories is for works featuring anthropomorphic characters first published during the calendar year 2010. This can include new compilations of older works, such as a new collection of previously-published separate works. Nomination and voting for the awards was open via the Internet to anyone who is a fan of anthropomorphic characters. There were five finalists in each category except where there was a tie for fifth place, in which case there were six finalists.
Between March 13 and April 17, 1,372 voters from countries as diverse as Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the USA selected the winners.
The Ursa Major Awards are administered by the Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts Association (ALAA), a membership organization dedicated to promoting anthropomorphic literature and arts. Each year, the ALAA encourages fans to suggest worthwhile works for inclusion in the Recommended Anthropomorphics List at http://www.ursamajorawards.org/ReadList.htm , which fans often use as a guide when nominations for the next Ursa Major Awards open in January.
Best Anthropomorphic Motion Picture:
"How To Train Your Dragon"
(Producers: DreamWorks, Mad Hatter, Vertigo. Distributor: Paramount Pictures, March 26)
Best Anthropomorphic Dramatic Short Work or Series:
"Wallace and Gromit's World of Invention"
(Produced by Aardman Animations for BBC One. Episode 1 to 6; November 3 to December 8)
Best Anthropomorphic Novel:
"Shadow of the Father" by Kyell Gold
(Sofawolf Press, January)
Best Anthropomorphic Short Fiction:
"Bridges" by Kyell Gold
(Novella released as single publication by FurPlanet Books, February)
Best Anthropomorphic Other Literary Work:
"Fur-Piled" #4 by Leo Magna
(Sofawolf Press, comic collection with some new material, July)
Best Anthropomorphic Graphic Story:
"Twokinds" by Tom Fischbach
(Internet, January 6 (#537) to December 4 (Holiday 2010))
Best Anthropomorphic Comic Strip:
"Housepets!" by Rick Griffin
(Internet strips from January 1 to December 31)
Best Anthropomorphic Magazine:
"Heat"
(Sofawolf Press, July)
Best Anthropomorphic Published Illustration:
Cover for Kyell Gold's "Shadow of the Father" by Sara Palmer
(Sofawolf Press, January)
Best Anthropomorphic Game:
"Disney Epic Mickey"
(Developer: Junction Point Studios; Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios, November 25)
More formally known as the Annual Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts Awards, the Ursa Major Awards are presented each year for excellence in the furry arts. They are intended as Anthropomorphic (a.k.a. Furry) Fandom's equivalent of the Hugo Awards presented by the World Science Fiction Society, mystery fandom's Anthony Awards, horror fandom's Bram Stoker Awards, and so forth. The physical award consists of an illustrated trophy certificate or plaque, designed by artist Heather Bruton.
Eligibility in the ten categories is for works featuring anthropomorphic characters first published during the calendar year 2010. This can include new compilations of older works, such as a new collection of previously-published separate works. Nomination and voting for the awards was open via the Internet to anyone who is a fan of anthropomorphic characters. There were five finalists in each category except where there was a tie for fifth place, in which case there were six finalists.
Between March 13 and April 17, 1,372 voters from countries as diverse as Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Laos, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the USA selected the winners.
The Ursa Major Awards are administered by the Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts Association (ALAA), a membership organization dedicated to promoting anthropomorphic literature and arts. Each year, the ALAA encourages fans to suggest worthwhile works for inclusion in the Recommended Anthropomorphics List at http://www.ursamajorawards.org/ReadList.htm , which fans often use as a guide when nominations for the next Ursa Major Awards open in January.
