Hey everybody!

Just wanted to make a quick update journal to let everyone know what's up with me right now. About a week ago, my tablet bit the dust from the same cable issue that I was having with the tablet before that one. So that's why digital art isn't gonna be coming out super fast for a bit. I'm getting a new one from a friend who wanted to get rid of theirs, and that should be here relatively soon, so that's great.

In addition to that, though, I'm going to be off the grid on a lake trip with some good friends for a week. It's an annual event, And I'm very much looking forward to hanging out with them and doing some paintings of the canyon the lake is nestled in. But this just means I won't be able to do digital art for an even longer period of time.

SO what this does mean though, is that if you ever wanted a sketch commission from me, NOW IS THE TIME TO GET THEM! I can't stress that enough haha. I will have a vast abundance of free time to work on things, and i would really appreciate the extra work/income since my main source of income is out of commission right now. They're 35 USD a pop, and I would complete them while out on the trip, posting once home. Just note me or email at spectshift(at)gmail.com if you'd like one!

Also, I'll be moving by the end of July (so busy haha)! I'm going to temporarily live with a good friend until I can find something more permanent, and just kinda hope it all shakes out. I officially quit my day job of four years, what with all of the changes happening in my life, so I've got to make it solely on art somehow. it's gonna be rigorous and very challenging, but i will do the best I possibly can to make it happen. Wish me luck!

ALSO if you want to go the extra mile to support art as my main career choice/lifestyle, please think about supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpectrumShift

It really helps not just with the obvious financial assistance, but also to put my mind at ease on having a more consistent income, especially when disaster strikes (i.e. my tablet dying). So yeah, I certainly appreciate it very, VERY much.

Anyways, hope you're all well out there! 'Till next time!

Hey everyone! Small update: got a new tablet, so the work is coming again! Thank you very much for the support with the sketch commissions! It really helped me out a lot.

I'm currently waiting in a line for a portfolio review at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live. It's a wonderful art convention, but it's out of town. My flight doesn't leave until tomorrow night, so I need something to do all day tomorrow. I figured I'd offer some quick sketch commissions, like last time, to get to draw some of you folk while I'm waiting to return home. They're 30 USD, traditional pencil, just like last time. Just shoot me a note or comment here if you're interested! NSFW welcome.

Thanks!

Hey everyone! I must unfortunately report that, as of yesterday, my drawing tablet has completely bit the dust. I took it in to a computer repair place, and they verified that it is indeed kaput. I also caught wind that that particular model is known to have issues, so fixing it (which would undoubtedly cost almost as much as an entirely new device) seems counterintuitive.

SO, the solution I have come up with is to just do some traditional pencil sketch commissions in order to get together enough dosh to purchase a new tablet of a different model. I've already done a few today, but I still need to get about 4 more in order to be able to afford a new tavlet, so that I may continue my painting work.

This tweet will be the best resource for examples (NSFW): https://twitter.com/Na7urallyCanine.....37934650789890

Also this one(SFW): https://twitter.com/Na7urallyCanine.....63898101366784

So yeah! If you've ever wanted something a lot cheaper, just to see your character drawn out, now is the time! They're only 30 bucks, so please consider getting one, or even recommending a friend! I really want to get back to working on paintings ASAP, so any support or signal boosting whatsoever would be immensely appreciated.

Thank you so much, and please have a cool day!

Hey everyone!

I just finished up everything in my queue, so I figured may as well just make a small journal saying that I'm open for painting commissions! Can either be just a single character or a fully involved piece with a background and everything; whatever sounds good to you! If you're interested in one, just shoot me a note here, or an e-mail at spectshift(at)gmail.com.

Prices will vary depending on what exactly is desired, so just send me your idea and I'll respond with a quote within the day!

I don't wanna take on too much, so let's just say there are 5 slots available, currently.

1.  startide
2.  solarsailor
3.  artherion
4.
5.

Anyways, hope you're all doing well out there, and that the new year is treating you well so far! Thanks, and take care!

Hey everyone!

I just wanted to make a quick update on the status of things. MFF was a blast. I got to connect with so many people whose work I love, and even meet some new faces who were amazing and kind! I was really skeptical of going to a furcon just for fun, but I ultimately had a wonderful time, and I'm super glad I did it! I drew a lot while on the con floor, and just had an overall great time experiencing it all!

As far as commissions go, it saddens me to say that my day job has me working 8 shifts a week, and that will likely continue through the end of December. This may not seem like a ton, but it's very hard to get anything done at all with such little free time. I could ramble on about how irked I am that I'm not getting to paint anywhere near as much as I would like to be, but instead I'll just suck it up and pray that the end of the month comes fast. What this means for commissions is that progress will be very slow. I have one big thing I'm working on that has a stiff deadline, and then after that, I have another painting to finish, and will be working intermittently on the remaining 4 flat coloured coms when I find the time to. Like I said, once we see January, this nightmare will be over, and it will be back to business as usual of spending all day working on getting things done. But until then, please be patient with me ;;

Thank you all for always being so supportive and understanding, even when I'm slow with things. How are you? Is the season treating you well? It's been incredibly cold here, even for Colorado. Wherever you are, I hope you're making the best of it!

Also what the heck, may as well shamelessly inject my patreon in here. If you feel like sending some support my way so I can get closer to ditching my dumb day job to paint silly animal people all day, it would certainly mean a lot to me. https://www.patreon.com/SpectrumShift?ty=h

Anyways, hope everyone is doing well. Thank you again for being so patient with me. Take care out there!

Eyyy, so, I guess I'm gonna be there! I've never been to a furcon just for fun, so I guess whatever happens happens.

If for some reason you see my badge and recognize the name, feel free to say hi! I have practically no hair, so that's a pretty easy indicator if you're trying to spot me out. Sooo yeah! Looking forward to interacting with people. If you're gonna be there, comment belooooooooow!!! :O

Hey everyone! This is the master list for the next run of full body, single character, flat colour commissions!

Each one is only 50 USD, which is a pretty decent discount from what they normally are! So seize this opportunity while it's still here!

If you want one, just comment here or send me a note. Thank you very much!

1.  Reilsss
2.  Reilsss
3.  Reilsss
4.  Ekho
5.  Vincent
6.  Mirriringfox
7.  RoniyinZ
8.  Vivaldist
9.  DeeVeeEnOh
10.  liquid

Thank you much! Hope you have a good week!

edit: Thank you so very much for helping me get all of these slots filled! I can't wait to see what everyone has in store for me!

Hello!

This is just a simple notification that I'm open for a painting commissions. I'm pretty much constantly open for paintings, but I figured I'd go ahead and send out a reminder in case anyone is interested. All you need to do is send me a note here or an e-mail to spectshift(at)gmail.com and I'll get back to you ASAP with a quote. Thanks, and hope you're having a good start to your week!

Hey, you there.

I wanna draw you.

Real quick I wanna take on two traditional graphite drawing slots. Full body character, doing whatever your lovely furry heart desires.

Examples:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20778456/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20384238/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20298533/

Each slot is 35 USD

They will both be completed by the end of the weekend. Just send me a note here or e-mail me at spectshift(at)gmail.com

Thanks, and have a good one

Slots:

1.  Mirriringfox
2.  Prettygreenscales

Hello!

I've been wanting to make a quick journal update just to let you all know what's going on and about RMFC for a while now.

Not a ton of art-work has been getting done this month pretty much exclusively due tot he fact that RMFC happened. It was a wonderful event that I had a total blast at! I got to meet some lovely people and some folks who enjoy my work, and that was really encouraging and delightful. But I spent so much time preparing for the con, being at the con, and hanging out with friends I never get to see after the con, that I'm a little bit behind now! I'm starting to catch up, but that's been the cause of not having a lot to post this month so far. I do plan to post something almost every day throughout the rest of this week, so keep your eyes peeled for that. I did a lot of shorter, more practice-y things to make up for the lack of completed pieces. So yeah, hopefully I will get to see more of you there next year!

Although, now I must ask for your assistance!

At the convention, someone commissioned me for a post-apocalyptic painting of a snowy city. They had two characters for the scene, a male with an orange spiked mohawk, and a female with swoopy purple/pink hair. Unfortunately, I neglected to take down their contact information (real pro), so the only way I can think of to find them is to reach out via journal! If this is you, or you know someone with characters like this, please send me a note! As I finish more things, that piece gets closer in my queue, and I need to know who to correspond with! Thanks for assisting me in my moment of stupidity!

Other than all of that, though, life is going pretty well! I'm getting back into the groove of things, and I've been able to pay for some things I need (laptop cooling stand, food, tea, yes tea is a necessity omg necessitea. That's dumb). Still practicin', need to get outside and paint more (also been too busy for that sadly), but things are def regaining regular momentum, so that's relieving.

How have all of you been? Hopefully well. Thanks again for helping me find this person. Anyways, until next time, be well!

Just wanted to make a quick notice that I am open to taking on new commissions of any kind, via notes or email. Im working on the last painting from the previous batch of slots, but if anyone is interested, feel free to send me a message so we can discuss what you want.

There are no specific type of artwork slots or anything right now; just figured Id let people know that Im open to commission proposals despite not having any "slots". I only want to do slots for specific types of things at one (i.e. painting slots or sketch slots, etc.)

Anyways, thanks and take care

Hey everyone! Just wanted to put out a notice that I am indeed open for painting commissions! I'll make 4 slots available here, so just go ahead and comment, note, or e-mail me if you're interested! (spectshift(at)gmail.com)

Examples of my painted work:
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20365290/ (SFW transformation)
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20113736/ (SFW giant butt)
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20181057/ (NSFW giant paw + boobies)

As far as pricing goes, it really depends on what exactly you're looking for, so if you like my stuff, feel free to hit me up and I can send you a quote! I can tell you that my going rate for paintings is about 120-220 for a single character with a background; again, it just depends on how complex it is!

BUT YES! Please let me know if you are interested, and we can start ironing out details! I'm excited to see what you have for me to paint! Thanks!

Slots:
1.  Sylfvoresharpclaw (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20432624/)
2.  remmyzee (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20480236/)
3.  Rooth (http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20566541/)
4.  Artherion(http://www.furaffinity.net/view/20646974/)


BOOTYAH!

Hey everyone! I'm opening 5 slots for sketch commissions! The theme is paw-related, so anything showing off your character's nice feets or related to that is fair game! The only restriction is that there isn't anything gross or violent (NO dirty or crushy things! Adult content is fair game) The sketches will be done traditionally in graphite, and will probably look something like this http://www.furaffinity.net/view/19808109/.

Each slot is 35 USD, and will be completed ASAP. The first one or two should be done within 2 days, and so on. Simply comment, note, or e-mail me (spectshift(at)gmail.com) if you are interested! Thanks!

Slots:
1.  sylfvoresharpclaw (DONE)
2.  sylfvoresharpclaw (DONE)
3.  alligator300 (DONE)
4.  sylfvoresharpclaw (DONE)
5.  sylfvoresharpclaw (DONE)

I don't really have much to say other than offering my sincere gratitude for the support of all of you. I don't like to make a big fuss over things like this, but I figured hitting a watcher milestone was the most appropriate time to just say simply...

Thank you.

Yes you.

For looking at my art. For wanting more. For sticking with me.

I love making art, and I would do it anyways, but being able to share it with people is really what makes it worthwhile to me, so it really does mean a lot that you all care enough to continue wanting more of it in your lives. So thank you very much, and I hope to keep bringing you things that make you feel happy, maybe even moved.
Take care out there. and be good!


I have my own things I enjoy drawing and practicing, but I'm curious what all of you enjoy seeing the most.

Life's been pretty hectic lately, but there will be plenty of opportunities for new art in the very near future, so yay!

Also welcome to all the new watchers! Really grateful to see that people are enjoying my stuff. Thank you!

Hery everyone, just wanted to throw out a quick reminder that there are still two slots in the paw-themed YCH available at the Starting Bid price!

More on there over here http://www.furaffinity.net/view/18104990/

Paws not your thing? Tell your friends who would like it! Chance to get some super cheap art of their character c:

Thanks, and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Hey there! Just wanted to give a reminder that there are still 3 slots left for coloured sketches available!

They're only 40 USD, which is a pretty great deal. The opportunity only lasts for 3 more days, though, so get 'em before they close up!

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17959016/

Quick reminder that the YCH auction ends in about 7 hours! Make your last offers while you can!

http://www.furaffinity.net/view/17782868/

Probably gonna have art stream shenanigans go down later, so stay tuned!

Why not


How are you getting there?
Riding my sick-ass automobile. No for real, it needs medical attention.

What hotel are you staying at?
No hotel like the home hotel

Which days will you be attending?
ALL THE DAYS

When are you arriving?
Dawn of the First Day

Who are you staying with?
Whatever weirdos show up on my porch.

Who will you be with?
Sharing a table with  Protocol, so I guess them?

How do you want to be addressed?
Xander, Xandy, Xanxibar Shifty, Bat Wagon (only in a high-pitched voiced), etc.

Gender?
Cloud

Age?
I'll be twenty by th-oooh god I'm getting ooooold *Vapidly moans about age despite being the youngest, always*

What do you look like?
Groot, but with less bark, more bite.

Where/how can I find you?
Look for the stick that has appendages and is walking around awkwardly (You're being set up for failure since I will be sitting for most of the convention)

Do you do requests?
If your request is to buy a commission

Do you do trades?
If you're cool enough.

Do you do commissions?
If you have money.

Will you be selling any items?
Pretty much only commissions at this point; may look into prints, but not too concerned with any of it. I will be selling business cards, for free!

Do you do Free Art?
If you pay me.

Will you have Art in the Art Show?
Nah; had a fiasco with it last year, and anything I want to sell I can just show at my table. I may putz around to see what else is in there, though.

What is your main purpose for attending?
An excellent opportunity to remain sedentary and work on art outside of my normal bat(wagon)cave.

Can I talk to you?
...can you? (Sure, why not)

Can I take pictures with you?
Wow, you must have someone in your family that REALLY likes Abraham Lincoln.

Can I touch/hug/cuddle you?
PEOPLE ARE GROSS AND COVERED IN GERMS.

Can I hang out with you?
If you're quick enough to catch me (Inversely, setting you up for success here, because still sitting at a table for the whole thing)

Do you go to parties?
Parties are for losers, so only if someone drags me to it.

What costumes are you wearing?
I got this weird shaved head as an early birthday present.

What is the best way to reach you?
Do you have a fax machine?

If I see you, what's the best way to get your attention?
Break out into song and then point at me. I promise you my attention will be gotten