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So... got a lot of art to post
Posted 7 years agoHaha, so I've accumulated quite the back-log of artwork that I need to post.
Hope everyone can appreciate the incoming flood of artwork. It's a mix of work that I've done and a whole bunch of gift art and commissioned art pieces.
Enjoy! ^..^
Hope everyone can appreciate the incoming flood of artwork. It's a mix of work that I've done and a whole bunch of gift art and commissioned art pieces.
Enjoy! ^..^
2015 Birthday
Posted 10 years agoSoooo, today might just happen to be my birthday ^..~
In case anyone out there might be curious
In case anyone out there might be curious
Swift Dragon Updates!
Posted 10 years agoThat's right, there's been a bit of a gap since the last set of updates, so there's a few of them all at once this time. :)
but head on over to my project page on FA and check them out, I'm getting a lot closer to completing the head. (And hopefully in time for TFF next weekend!... lots of assembly to do between now and then)
swiftdragon
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/swiftdragon/
but head on over to my project page on FA and check them out, I'm getting a lot closer to completing the head. (And hopefully in time for TFF next weekend!... lots of assembly to do between now and then)
swiftdragonhttp://www.furaffinity.net/user/swiftdragon/
MFF 2014 / Evacuation Con 2014
Posted 11 years agoSo coming back from MFF now, sitting in the airport and contemplating all that went on. I realized that I seem to still need the positive opinions of others and find myself discouraged when folks don't come by my table to see what I have and what I'm up to.
However, I also was able to see just how much some of my fridge just want to BE with me because of who I am. They didn't care so much about what I was doing, but that I was THERE. this is one of the biggest reasons i go to these conventions.
To say that this was a convertion of "shifted plans" would be a bit of an understatement as late Saturday night, around 2am, someone set off an intentional gas device in the hotel and the whole place had to be evacuated... And with the final count of the con that means 4600 people or more! We couldn't grab coats or anything as we were evacuated across the street... Some people didn't even have shoes on for the cold cold Chicago night. Thankfully, after about a half hour of being out there we were all moved into the convention center where there was a dog show storing their dog, so it was heated and warm. For the next hour and half we had no idea what was really happening beyond a possible gas leak or bomb or something dealing with chlorine. We all (yes, all 4600 of us) gathered in the center and started chattering, drawing, playing whatever portable games we had on hand or trying to sleep on the concrete floor. It was memorable to say the least. But finally, around 4am, we were let into the hotel again with the "all clear" and got to head to bed.. But it's hard to sleep when you've been so cold and your mind is racing.
Eventually exhaustion takes over and one sleeps.
There's been a lot to think about, and Praise the Lord myself and my friends are all doing alright. I sit in the airport waiting to head home.. And despite the issues that came up and the bitter cold outside, I still would love for those weekend to go on. I miss my friends already and I pray they have pleasant and uneventful trips back to their homes as well.
#MFFwasawesome #EvacuationCon2014
However, I also was able to see just how much some of my fridge just want to BE with me because of who I am. They didn't care so much about what I was doing, but that I was THERE. this is one of the biggest reasons i go to these conventions.
To say that this was a convertion of "shifted plans" would be a bit of an understatement as late Saturday night, around 2am, someone set off an intentional gas device in the hotel and the whole place had to be evacuated... And with the final count of the con that means 4600 people or more! We couldn't grab coats or anything as we were evacuated across the street... Some people didn't even have shoes on for the cold cold Chicago night. Thankfully, after about a half hour of being out there we were all moved into the convention center where there was a dog show storing their dog, so it was heated and warm. For the next hour and half we had no idea what was really happening beyond a possible gas leak or bomb or something dealing with chlorine. We all (yes, all 4600 of us) gathered in the center and started chattering, drawing, playing whatever portable games we had on hand or trying to sleep on the concrete floor. It was memorable to say the least. But finally, around 4am, we were let into the hotel again with the "all clear" and got to head to bed.. But it's hard to sleep when you've been so cold and your mind is racing.
Eventually exhaustion takes over and one sleeps.
There's been a lot to think about, and Praise the Lord myself and my friends are all doing alright. I sit in the airport waiting to head home.. And despite the issues that came up and the bitter cold outside, I still would love for those weekend to go on. I miss my friends already and I pray they have pleasant and uneventful trips back to their homes as well.
#MFFwasawesome #EvacuationCon2014
So.. November 30th and another year older~
Posted 11 years agoGood afternoon/morning/evening/whenever to you!
I do hope this journal finds you pleasantly, it's sure been delightful here. :)
Sunday, November 30th marks my 33rd birthday and of course another year marked under my belt. I'm not really sure what all is planned for the day, but I do hope it's something nice ^..^
Will be going to Midwest Fur Fest (MFF) later this week, and I do hope to see some of ya'll there! So do come say hi (or more!) at the con if you're going to be there. ;)
JS
I do hope this journal finds you pleasantly, it's sure been delightful here. :)
Sunday, November 30th marks my 33rd birthday and of course another year marked under my belt. I'm not really sure what all is planned for the day, but I do hope it's something nice ^..^
Will be going to Midwest Fur Fest (MFF) later this week, and I do hope to see some of ya'll there! So do come say hi (or more!) at the con if you're going to be there. ;)
JS
Swift Dragon Tech-Suit
Posted 11 years agoSo I've been working on a fun and BIG project of mine.
I'm expecting it to take somewhere around a year to finish, so these are the early stages of it.
The project is something I've dubbed the SwiftDragon. And it's kind of like a fur-suit but without any fur or anything fluffy or soft.
The SwiftDragon is a MegaMan X style Reploid (robot). And as-such, there are some fun electronics going into this wearable-project. I'm posting my progress bit-by-bit over on my youtube channel:
"Swift Dragon"
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP.....OksmQf8xEQmzzQ
as well as my other FA account:
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/swiftdragon swiftdragon
So feel free to check them out and give the accounts a follow/subscribe to keep up with what's going on. You might just like what you see ^..~
I'm expecting it to take somewhere around a year to finish, so these are the early stages of it.
The project is something I've dubbed the SwiftDragon. And it's kind of like a fur-suit but without any fur or anything fluffy or soft.
The SwiftDragon is a MegaMan X style Reploid (robot). And as-such, there are some fun electronics going into this wearable-project. I'm posting my progress bit-by-bit over on my youtube channel:
"Swift Dragon"
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP.....OksmQf8xEQmzzQ
as well as my other FA account:
http://www.furaffinity.net/user/swiftdragon
swiftdragonSo feel free to check them out and give the accounts a follow/subscribe to keep up with what's going on. You might just like what you see ^..~
Some sad memories
Posted 11 years agoSo last year I had a bad split with a friend, it was one of those splits where you figure you'd still BE friends today if you hadn't said/done what was said/done and that you'd love to have them come back.
I don't suspect that they'll even see this journal but I feel that I need to state this anyway and say that I'm sorry things went the way they did, I'm sorry that I was a fool and not thinking clearly. It's a shame that things ended with such finality. I may never hear from this friend again and that kinda sucks as they were very sweet and while kinda stubborn they were fun to talk to.
If you're out there, Dragon's sorry.
And if you never read this... I'm still sorry and hopefully all lessons learned will at least keep me from making the same mistake with anybody else.
And to everyone else, thanks for letting me put this out there without flaming me.
-JS
I don't suspect that they'll even see this journal but I feel that I need to state this anyway and say that I'm sorry things went the way they did, I'm sorry that I was a fool and not thinking clearly. It's a shame that things ended with such finality. I may never hear from this friend again and that kinda sucks as they were very sweet and while kinda stubborn they were fun to talk to.
If you're out there, Dragon's sorry.
And if you never read this... I'm still sorry and hopefully all lessons learned will at least keep me from making the same mistake with anybody else.
And to everyone else, thanks for letting me put this out there without flaming me.
-JS
So fed up I'm actually having to make one of these...
Posted 11 years agoFor those who know me know that I'm not normally one to complain, but I'm gonna make an exception here because some things are just getting too hold and I gotta put this out there.
I'm really starting to get tired of people trying to put blame on me for "not being around all that much".
If there's one thing that'll drive me away from you, its to have you come to me and complain how I either don't come around or how I'm not online as much as you'd like.
Look, I know you enjoy being close on me, but I can't be everything to all people all the time. I'm a mated dragon and my wife will always come first, I don't have to leave a message or sign off or put myself as away or anything if something comes up, that's a courtesy if I do so.
You haven't been forgotten, but I cannot and will not be your only source of entertainment.
No, I will not set myself as offline just because you don't like seeing me online when I'm not talking to you.
No, I will not drop all the things my RL life has going on just to spend time with you.
If we've had an argument/fight recently where very hurtful things were said at/about/to me, then don't expect me to be all sunshine and rainbows towards you. I forgive, yes, but I don't have to "just get over it". You're entitled to your opinions and feelings (as were made abundantly and vulgarly clear) and I'm also allowed to have mine. Take the time to build things up slowly and maybe realizing that certain hurtful subjects are kinda off-limits of teasing... just like you wouldn't poke someone's wound to try and tickle them~
I think what gets me the most is that of double-standards. I'm not allowed to do/act/feel/think a certain way, but other folks can. And many times, even when it's pointed out they still don't see that they ARE holding a double-standard. It's frustrating and it's immaturity.
NOW, this journal isn't aimed at everyone, but if you think you Miiight be on this list, then I'd suggest taking a good long look at yourself and see if maybe you have some maturing to do... you'd sure expect ME to grow up and be mature to you!
I'm about to start deleting/blocking folks upside their heads! to alleviate my own headache from dealing with all this~
To those who truly respect me, I love you all dearly and I thank you so very much for treating me like a real person and engaging me in good conversations, even ones where we don't agree!
You folks are the only reason I get online with IM clients at all.
I've said my peace, now I just gotta sit back and wait for all the complaints to come flaming back to me for speaking my mind~
I'm really starting to get tired of people trying to put blame on me for "not being around all that much".
If there's one thing that'll drive me away from you, its to have you come to me and complain how I either don't come around or how I'm not online as much as you'd like.
Look, I know you enjoy being close on me, but I can't be everything to all people all the time. I'm a mated dragon and my wife will always come first, I don't have to leave a message or sign off or put myself as away or anything if something comes up, that's a courtesy if I do so.
You haven't been forgotten, but I cannot and will not be your only source of entertainment.
No, I will not set myself as offline just because you don't like seeing me online when I'm not talking to you.
No, I will not drop all the things my RL life has going on just to spend time with you.
If we've had an argument/fight recently where very hurtful things were said at/about/to me, then don't expect me to be all sunshine and rainbows towards you. I forgive, yes, but I don't have to "just get over it". You're entitled to your opinions and feelings (as were made abundantly and vulgarly clear) and I'm also allowed to have mine. Take the time to build things up slowly and maybe realizing that certain hurtful subjects are kinda off-limits of teasing... just like you wouldn't poke someone's wound to try and tickle them~
I think what gets me the most is that of double-standards. I'm not allowed to do/act/feel/think a certain way, but other folks can. And many times, even when it's pointed out they still don't see that they ARE holding a double-standard. It's frustrating and it's immaturity.
NOW, this journal isn't aimed at everyone, but if you think you Miiight be on this list, then I'd suggest taking a good long look at yourself and see if maybe you have some maturing to do... you'd sure expect ME to grow up and be mature to you!
I'm about to start deleting/blocking folks upside their heads! to alleviate my own headache from dealing with all this~
To those who truly respect me, I love you all dearly and I thank you so very much for treating me like a real person and engaging me in good conversations, even ones where we don't agree!
You folks are the only reason I get online with IM clients at all.
I've said my peace, now I just gotta sit back and wait for all the complaints to come flaming back to me for speaking my mind~
sigh..
Posted 11 years agomrrph...
well that was certainly a let-down of a day~
well that was certainly a let-down of a day~
Texas Furry Fiesta
Posted 11 years agoI have arrived! Come look for me. :)
MFF -Ahoy!
Posted 12 years agoSo it's fully official, we have the plane tickets and the hotel arrangement as well as the friend we're meeting up with who lives in the Chicago area.
With all plans finally finalized, this trip is officially a GO! ^..^
Padu and I will be flying out very early on Wednesday and meeting up with poprocks around noon-ish. we'll be leaving the Chicago area for her home since there's really no arrangements to stay in town and most of our other friends won't even be arriving until thursday.
We'll be away from the con on thursday unfortunately, but there's really nothing we can do about that since Poprocks works that day, but it means that we should be reachable online while she's away at work.
Friday early we'll head to the convention together and meet up with our awesome friend AgentGrimm who has most graciously offered us use of his room for the convention. <3
we'll be staying through sunday, so please feel free to catch me as I'd love to meet folks there.
Late sunday we'll head back to Poprock's house and chill with her through monday when we fly back down to Texas.
It's going to be an exciting trip and we're hoping to have a great time! ^..^
Rawr, see you there! <3
With all plans finally finalized, this trip is officially a GO! ^..^
Padu and I will be flying out very early on Wednesday and meeting up with poprocks around noon-ish. we'll be leaving the Chicago area for her home since there's really no arrangements to stay in town and most of our other friends won't even be arriving until thursday.
We'll be away from the con on thursday unfortunately, but there's really nothing we can do about that since Poprocks works that day, but it means that we should be reachable online while she's away at work.
Friday early we'll head to the convention together and meet up with our awesome friend AgentGrimm who has most graciously offered us use of his room for the convention. <3
we'll be staying through sunday, so please feel free to catch me as I'd love to meet folks there.
Late sunday we'll head back to Poprock's house and chill with her through monday when we fly back down to Texas.
It's going to be an exciting trip and we're hoping to have a great time! ^..^
Rawr, see you there! <3
COmmission slots are open!
Posted 12 years agoI've opened up my current commission slots again since the folks who originally seemed interested appear to have backed out..
This means I'm free and ready for any new pics you'd like to commission me for.
I'm up for a lot of various things, so if you're not sure whether I'll take on your idea or not just feel free to send me a note and ask me!
Either way, a sure-fire way to see what I'll definitely draw will be to take a look at what I Fav on this site ^..~
Alrighty folks, hope to hear from ya soon!
-James Swift
This means I'm free and ready for any new pics you'd like to commission me for.
I'm up for a lot of various things, so if you're not sure whether I'll take on your idea or not just feel free to send me a note and ask me!
Either way, a sure-fire way to see what I'll definitely draw will be to take a look at what I Fav on this site ^..~
Alrighty folks, hope to hear from ya soon!
-James Swift
Fur Adoption! ^..^
Posted 12 years agoSo my wife has just posted up her first Adoptable! :)
You should really go check this one out, she's an adorable fluffy canine that needs a good home. Would you be willing to welcome her into yours? :)
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11410269/
Go check her out and see what you think, she might just be what you've been looking for ^..~
You should really go check this one out, she's an adorable fluffy canine that needs a good home. Would you be willing to welcome her into yours? :)
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/11410269/
Go check her out and see what you think, she might just be what you've been looking for ^..~
Time for some updates!~
Posted 12 years agoAlrighty everyone, It's time I finally updated my FA page again. The move into our new place was great because we had some awesome friends here in San Antonio that dove in to help us move. MY wife and I are very greatfull. :3
Now, We also went to two conventions in the meantime! Ushicon and Texas Furry Fiesta. :)
Both conventions were great and we had a lot of fun with them both!
But most importantly, Some new commissions and art were gathered during these cons, especially at Furry Fiesta. ^..^
In fact, those of you who were at either of these cons, leave a comment about something you really enjoyed from the convention. :)
More info to come soon, TONS of photos were taken at both conventions and miiight be shared if I get enough requests to share. :3
Now, We also went to two conventions in the meantime! Ushicon and Texas Furry Fiesta. :)
Both conventions were great and we had a lot of fun with them both!
But most importantly, Some new commissions and art were gathered during these cons, especially at Furry Fiesta. ^..^
In fact, those of you who were at either of these cons, leave a comment about something you really enjoyed from the convention. :)
More info to come soon, TONS of photos were taken at both conventions and miiight be shared if I get enough requests to share. :3
Texas Furry Fiesta 2013 ^..^
Posted 12 years agoARRANGEMENTS:
Q: Where are you staying?
A: Addison Crowne (Con Hotel)
Q: When will you be arriving and leaving?
A: Thursday Evening, leaving on Sunday evening.
Q: Who will you be rooming with?
A: PadunkSwift, Rydell382, Niis & Bluedingo5
Q: Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
A: Friday (Artist Alley, mostly) Saturday (Suit Handler?) Sunday (Hugging my new friends!)
Q: What/where will you be eating?
A: Magic Time Machine (it is a restaurant, seriously.. it's there..)
Q: Will you be having a room party?
A: >:D Slumber Party! Rommies Only!
Q: Will you be drinking and/or getting drunk?
A: Nopers, Bleh-gross
PERSONAL STUFF:
Q: What is your gender?
A: Male
Q: How tall are you?
A: 6ft 0in.
Q: If I approach you, will you chat with me?
A: Most definitely. :) I like catching up with my friends and I enjoy meeting new people
Q: If I see you, how should I get your attention?
A: Shout, "SWIIIIIIFT!" X3
Q: How many furry conventions have you attended?
A: 5
Q: Do you own a fursuit?
A: Nope, But I do have a costume for this year's theme. "What the hell is a Jigga-watt!?"
-And my wife does have a suit, it's a Kigarumi!
PERMISSIONS:
Q: Can I hug or snuggle with you?
A: Hugs are fantastic, but I believe that snuggles will need to have Padunk's approval first ;)
Q: How can I find you?
A: Most likely I'll pop in and out of various places, but mostly at Padunk's side. You can also look for the guy with the Kelsey Grammer hair (don't know who that is? Just look up the show Fraiser)
Q: Can I buy you drinks?
A: Non-alcoholic, please.
Q: Can I look in your sketchbook?
A: Indeed, certainly hope you enjoy what you see in there :)
Q: Can I draw in your sketchbook?
A: Mmm, with permission.. yeah. ^^
Q: Can I take your picture?
A: I don't mind, though please let me know first.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Q: Do you do do free art, trades, commissions, badges?
A:
Free Art: If I am in the giving mood, maybe.
Trades: I'll show you mine, if you show me yours. ;P
Commissions: I will likely take commissions, but depending on what it is, I might need to send it out after the con.
Badges: Same as commissions.
Q: Do you have a table in the Artist Alley / Dealer's Den or a panel in the Art Show? If so, what are you selling?
A: NO, but my wife does! she'll be there mostly on Friday. Badges and other commissions.
Q: Do you plan to volunteer?
A: Not this year, but props to those who help! You do great work!
Q: What's your goal for the con this year?
A: Laugh, draw, and make new friends. Naturally have fun the whole time as well!!
yes, I totally stole this from my wife... even left some of the answers the same! XD
Haha, I'm just looking to have a good time, make new friends and enjoy the friends who are coming... oh, and prolly try and snag some commissions while I'm there ^..^
For anyone who wants to meet up, drop me a line on here (or in a Note) since I'll be checking FA often just in case. :)
Q: Where are you staying?
A: Addison Crowne (Con Hotel)
Q: When will you be arriving and leaving?
A: Thursday Evening, leaving on Sunday evening.
Q: Who will you be rooming with?
A: PadunkSwift, Rydell382, Niis & Bluedingo5
Q: Where will you be most of the time during the day/s?
A: Friday (Artist Alley, mostly) Saturday (Suit Handler?) Sunday (Hugging my new friends!)
Q: What/where will you be eating?
A: Magic Time Machine (it is a restaurant, seriously.. it's there..)
Q: Will you be having a room party?
A: >:D Slumber Party! Rommies Only!
Q: Will you be drinking and/or getting drunk?
A: Nopers, Bleh-gross
PERSONAL STUFF:
Q: What is your gender?
A: Male
Q: How tall are you?
A: 6ft 0in.
Q: If I approach you, will you chat with me?
A: Most definitely. :) I like catching up with my friends and I enjoy meeting new people
Q: If I see you, how should I get your attention?
A: Shout, "SWIIIIIIFT!" X3
Q: How many furry conventions have you attended?
A: 5
Q: Do you own a fursuit?
A: Nope, But I do have a costume for this year's theme. "What the hell is a Jigga-watt!?"
-And my wife does have a suit, it's a Kigarumi!
PERMISSIONS:
Q: Can I hug or snuggle with you?
A: Hugs are fantastic, but I believe that snuggles will need to have Padunk's approval first ;)
Q: How can I find you?
A: Most likely I'll pop in and out of various places, but mostly at Padunk's side. You can also look for the guy with the Kelsey Grammer hair (don't know who that is? Just look up the show Fraiser)
Q: Can I buy you drinks?
A: Non-alcoholic, please.
Q: Can I look in your sketchbook?
A: Indeed, certainly hope you enjoy what you see in there :)
Q: Can I draw in your sketchbook?
A: Mmm, with permission.. yeah. ^^
Q: Can I take your picture?
A: I don't mind, though please let me know first.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Q: Do you do do free art, trades, commissions, badges?
A:
Free Art: If I am in the giving mood, maybe.
Trades: I'll show you mine, if you show me yours. ;P
Commissions: I will likely take commissions, but depending on what it is, I might need to send it out after the con.
Badges: Same as commissions.
Q: Do you have a table in the Artist Alley / Dealer's Den or a panel in the Art Show? If so, what are you selling?
A: NO, but my wife does! she'll be there mostly on Friday. Badges and other commissions.
Q: Do you plan to volunteer?
A: Not this year, but props to those who help! You do great work!
Q: What's your goal for the con this year?
A: Laugh, draw, and make new friends. Naturally have fun the whole time as well!!
yes, I totally stole this from my wife... even left some of the answers the same! XD
Haha, I'm just looking to have a good time, make new friends and enjoy the friends who are coming... oh, and prolly try and snag some commissions while I'm there ^..^
For anyone who wants to meet up, drop me a line on here (or in a Note) since I'll be checking FA often just in case. :)
Padunk's Fantastic Art Giveaway! :D
Posted 12 years agoDefinitely worth checking this out, folks :)
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4224313/
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4224313/
Good Commissions at a good price ^..^
Posted 13 years agoHead on over here and take a look, I bet she'll be able to draw up what you want and at a good price too ;)
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3553436/
sullenlust
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3553436/
sullenlustMy Turn to commission someone! :D
Posted 13 years agoSo lately i've been in the mood (and have the finances needed) to commission some of my favorite artists... trouble is that most of them are either quite full already or aren't taking commissions at this time. it's a bit... disappointing, but i will not discourage.
i've recently found a couple artist that i've watched that are in fact taking commissions, so i've placed an "order" with one and have already gotten affirmation that i'm on their list. ^..^
the artist in question here is Zoelycan.
For others interested in getting on their list, check out the Journal they've put up here:
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3406564/
i've recently found a couple artist that i've watched that are in fact taking commissions, so i've placed an "order" with one and have already gotten affirmation that i'm on their list. ^..^
the artist in question here is Zoelycan.
For others interested in getting on their list, check out the Journal they've put up here:
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3406564/
A word on arting together
Posted 13 years ago"I say and insist that drawing in company is much better than alone, for many reasons. The first is that you would be ashamed of being seen among a number of draughtsmen if you are weak, and this feeling of shame will lead you to good study; secondly, a wholesome envy will stimulate you to join the number of those who are more praised than you are, for the praise of others will spur you on; yet another is that you can learn from the drawings of those who do better than yourself; and if you are better than the others, you can profit by contempt for their defects and the praise of others will incite you to further efforts. " - Leonardo Da Vinci
^..^
^..^
Birthday? Yep
Posted 14 years agoToday I am 30 years old. I am happily married and greatly blessed to have such good friends. What more could a dragon want? ^..^
Long Awaited Swift-Update
Posted 14 years agoWow! has it really been that long since i've last updated anything here?
well, then it's about time i do actually put something here to bring y'all up to speed. ^..^
first and fore-most i'm getting married. yep, married to this lovely lady right here
padunk
i'm very excited about this and a little nervous, though i'm only nervous about the money being spent on the wedding and not nervous about the relationship or big commitment i'm making.
it's a big step, to be sure, but it's more than worth it. i've been going through a lot of great resources lately to help get myself ready (or as "ready" as a guy can be. lol). the best one so far is a book called "His Needs, Her Needs: How to have an Affair-proof Marriage". if anyone out there is struggling in a relationship (marriage or not), i recommend this book!
the wedding itself is on October 8th (yes, october of this year. lol).
Over the past 7 months i've been dealing with a lot of stress, mostly from certain people around me and my own fear of rejection that i've carried around for many years. because i was so afraid of being rejected i did things to compromise myself in an attempt to hold onto certain friendships, and it wasn't right. it caused me to step back from people that truely matter in my life and pour too much energy into certain people who needed to take back-stage roles. it's also caused me to have so much stress that i couldn't work on artwork like i used to.
-on that note i'm very sorry to those i owe commissions to. they will still be done and they have not been forgotten, but please understand that if i can't get to them in the next couple weeks then it'll just be in late october (see above about the wedding to see why i might not be able to draw in the next couple weeks. lol) Actually, i haven't really been doing any artwork for myself either. only just this week have i finally started drawing things again.
i don't ever want to make my friends think that i'm uncaring or unappreciative of their friendship and kindness. you guys who truely care about me are a blessing and i probably don't thank you enough for it. i honestly don't know how many of my watchers will read this journal at all, and fewer still will read through this lengthy journal down to this point to see my "thank you" words... but i do, i thank you for being my friends and for letting me have a small piece of your life. :)
Ever the Warrior...
James Swift
well, then it's about time i do actually put something here to bring y'all up to speed. ^..^
first and fore-most i'm getting married. yep, married to this lovely lady right here
padunki'm very excited about this and a little nervous, though i'm only nervous about the money being spent on the wedding and not nervous about the relationship or big commitment i'm making.
it's a big step, to be sure, but it's more than worth it. i've been going through a lot of great resources lately to help get myself ready (or as "ready" as a guy can be. lol). the best one so far is a book called "His Needs, Her Needs: How to have an Affair-proof Marriage". if anyone out there is struggling in a relationship (marriage or not), i recommend this book!
the wedding itself is on October 8th (yes, october of this year. lol).
Over the past 7 months i've been dealing with a lot of stress, mostly from certain people around me and my own fear of rejection that i've carried around for many years. because i was so afraid of being rejected i did things to compromise myself in an attempt to hold onto certain friendships, and it wasn't right. it caused me to step back from people that truely matter in my life and pour too much energy into certain people who needed to take back-stage roles. it's also caused me to have so much stress that i couldn't work on artwork like i used to.
-on that note i'm very sorry to those i owe commissions to. they will still be done and they have not been forgotten, but please understand that if i can't get to them in the next couple weeks then it'll just be in late october (see above about the wedding to see why i might not be able to draw in the next couple weeks. lol) Actually, i haven't really been doing any artwork for myself either. only just this week have i finally started drawing things again.
i don't ever want to make my friends think that i'm uncaring or unappreciative of their friendship and kindness. you guys who truely care about me are a blessing and i probably don't thank you enough for it. i honestly don't know how many of my watchers will read this journal at all, and fewer still will read through this lengthy journal down to this point to see my "thank you" words... but i do, i thank you for being my friends and for letting me have a small piece of your life. :)
Ever the Warrior...
James Swift
post Furry Fiesta 2011
Posted 14 years agoFirst of all, let me start out by saying that I had a blast at the con! It was outstanding and I'm already looking forward to the next one. :)
To all those who shared a room with us, hope you guys enjoyed it as much as padu andi did.
just like anthrocon last year, padu got to sell some commissions in the artists' alley and pretty much mde back evrything she spent to go to the con in the first place. Lol
I was going to get a spot in the alley as we'll, but due to some complications in the process, I ended up not going for it. Maybe at AC I will though ;)
Got to hang out a bunch with my good buddy Furgeta
furgeta ! We kept missing at other cons or running out of time, but this con we got to enjoy several meals togethr as well as lots of drawing time. He's a great guy and I look forward to more hanging-outs in the future ^..^
And lastly, I have a new roomate! :D
One of my old buddies from the tub-chat, some of ya'll might know him:
dr-bored
He came out to th con and used that as a springboard to come out here to Brownwood,TX. Already he's gotten settled in and has a job lined up, so that's definitely great.
And in just under a week, sullenlust is coming down to live with us here in texas too! :D I'm so excited! ^..^
Hehe, this dragon is collecting his furry friends. ^..~
To all those who shared a room with us, hope you guys enjoyed it as much as padu andi did.
just like anthrocon last year, padu got to sell some commissions in the artists' alley and pretty much mde back evrything she spent to go to the con in the first place. Lol
I was going to get a spot in the alley as we'll, but due to some complications in the process, I ended up not going for it. Maybe at AC I will though ;)
Got to hang out a bunch with my good buddy Furgeta
furgeta ! We kept missing at other cons or running out of time, but this con we got to enjoy several meals togethr as well as lots of drawing time. He's a great guy and I look forward to more hanging-outs in the future ^..^And lastly, I have a new roomate! :D
One of my old buddies from the tub-chat, some of ya'll might know him:
dr-boredHe came out to th con and used that as a springboard to come out here to Brownwood,TX. Already he's gotten settled in and has a job lined up, so that's definitely great.
And in just under a week,
sullenlust is coming down to live with us here in texas too! :D I'm so excited! ^..^Hehe, this dragon is collecting his furry friends. ^..~
Furry Fiesta 2011
Posted 14 years ago padunk and I finally arrived at Furry Fiesta 2011 in Dallas!Just finished the pre-reg line and are just hanging out for right now. :)
Are you here too? Lemmie know, I'll be checking out this journal periodically ^..^
And for those who couldn't make it this time, my heart is with you.
New Years New York
Posted 14 years agoSo I'm on my way home from New York back to my warm and cozy state of Texas after getting to spend the new years weekend with some friends. :)
It was a great trip and I learned many things while I've been away, but now it is time to come home. My darling panda-pup is waiting for me and I've had to put a few things on hold. Even now I'm sitting in Chicago's Ohare intl. Airport as I type this, so I'm still not home yet. XP
To those whom I've made to wait because of my trip, I am sorry. But it should be worth the wait to everyone watching me since I'm getting my art groove back and will be posting some new works very soon. :)
Hope everyone had a fun and safe new years celebration.
-wingless dragon flying home,
James Swift
It was a great trip and I learned many things while I've been away, but now it is time to come home. My darling panda-pup is waiting for me and I've had to put a few things on hold. Even now I'm sitting in Chicago's Ohare intl. Airport as I type this, so I'm still not home yet. XP
To those whom I've made to wait because of my trip, I am sorry. But it should be worth the wait to everyone watching me since I'm getting my art groove back and will be posting some new works very soon. :)
Hope everyone had a fun and safe new years celebration.
-wingless dragon flying home,
James Swift
Hatching day
Posted 15 years agoGuess who's 29 human years old today :3
