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Tali: The Lady In Red
A vintage Doug Winger piece showing Tali in the height of 40s chic. This pic rather strongly shows the Kitten Kaboodle influence in Tali's redesign ca. 1991.
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Couldn't do the swaps, since I don't have any talent, exchangeable or otherwise. I did spend umpteen ammounts of money on commissions. If it weren't for a flood a few years back I'd be up to around 400+ commissioned pieces, MOSTLY of Sierra. People occasionally chose Landslide or Prowl or even Gravedigger. And it has been about two decades.
I think my concept was just something the furry community didn't want unless I put $$$$$ behind it.
Here's a thought to put how much money I put into things. If I took everything I spent towards commissions alone I'd have enough to put a HUGE down payment on a 2009 Camaro (That is an obsession of mine. If I didn't have so much faith that my characters could have some notice), if I added the money I spent where a huge factor in my decision to go do it, try it, buy it, learn it I could buy the new 2009 Camaro with the V8 and full options package and a custom paint job. I could have knocked the payments of this house down almost in half.
But most of these artists you got wouldn't give me the time of day. If I went to a con I'd bet none of them would even do a sketchbook pic for me. You know how long I was trying to get gNAW and Ken Sample (The latter I'd love to pop in the mouth.)
That's why I stopped commissioning. No one cares but me. There are a few still out I'm waiting on. Terrie Smith, Thumbclaws, and I think Lady Cybercat has one coming.
But there's BUZZ man, you got buzz! I hear people talk about Tali. I see just random liink hopping Tali pics in fave galleries! I never had that. I mean there is a stone floor in Angkor Wat that I spilled my own blood on (In other words... got my ass kicked) just to learn a bit about bokator to apply to Prowl.
You're doing something, I dunno what. Being nice to the artist is one thing. I was always good at that. I took great pride in calling Shawntae Howard a friend but he won't give me the time of day, unless it's to tell me I'm wrong.
There's something else. I guess Tali is just more interesting to the artist.
Like I said, I don'tknow how you do it.
I think my concept was just something the furry community didn't want unless I put $$$$$ behind it.
Here's a thought to put how much money I put into things. If I took everything I spent towards commissions alone I'd have enough to put a HUGE down payment on a 2009 Camaro (That is an obsession of mine. If I didn't have so much faith that my characters could have some notice), if I added the money I spent where a huge factor in my decision to go do it, try it, buy it, learn it I could buy the new 2009 Camaro with the V8 and full options package and a custom paint job. I could have knocked the payments of this house down almost in half.
But most of these artists you got wouldn't give me the time of day. If I went to a con I'd bet none of them would even do a sketchbook pic for me. You know how long I was trying to get gNAW and Ken Sample (The latter I'd love to pop in the mouth.)
That's why I stopped commissioning. No one cares but me. There are a few still out I'm waiting on. Terrie Smith, Thumbclaws, and I think Lady Cybercat has one coming.
But there's BUZZ man, you got buzz! I hear people talk about Tali. I see just random liink hopping Tali pics in fave galleries! I never had that. I mean there is a stone floor in Angkor Wat that I spilled my own blood on (In other words... got my ass kicked) just to learn a bit about bokator to apply to Prowl.
You're doing something, I dunno what. Being nice to the artist is one thing. I was always good at that. I took great pride in calling Shawntae Howard a friend but he won't give me the time of day, unless it's to tell me I'm wrong.
There's something else. I guess Tali is just more interesting to the artist.
Like I said, I don'tknow how you do it.
I dunno. I don't consider myself to be particularly talented, artwise. Mind you, I consider myself a pretty fair dab WRITER...
Part of my success (such as it is), I suppose, is being sociable...and taking the time to be sociable. For example, I woke up at 3:00 am, and checked my Submissions queue. Saw some pics I liked, faved 'em and left a comment. It's now about 20 to 6 as I write this, so I've invested 2 hours and change of time in doing that. It's time well spent, because I'm making new friends all the time... Heck, half the Tali art here is because I stumbled across a new artist I liked and commissioned a Tali pic from 'em. :)
So, if you like a pic, tell the artist so. And take the time to add a few words about what you liked (pose, colors, expressions, whatever).
No real secret. Just a lot of work. ;)
Part of my success (such as it is), I suppose, is being sociable...and taking the time to be sociable. For example, I woke up at 3:00 am, and checked my Submissions queue. Saw some pics I liked, faved 'em and left a comment. It's now about 20 to 6 as I write this, so I've invested 2 hours and change of time in doing that. It's time well spent, because I'm making new friends all the time... Heck, half the Tali art here is because I stumbled across a new artist I liked and commissioned a Tali pic from 'em. :)
So, if you like a pic, tell the artist so. And take the time to add a few words about what you liked (pose, colors, expressions, whatever).
No real secret. Just a lot of work. ;)
I used to a lot. Lots of time, money, hosting rooms at cons, commissioning artists (Over 200, I'd have a more accurate number if so many pics didn't die in a flood) and over 400 pics commissioned. And for a while a lot of those artists and I kept in contact. But they eventually all just sort of... went away. When I hit rock bottom in depression most of them just totally left (Usually telling me I need to stop trying to talk about what bothers me. Even though (ZENMIGAWA) went on and on and on in Club Extinctioners and in chat about being so depressed and thinking of suicide and how he thought his art was crap... damned double standard.
I do even now spend a lot of time telling people how much their art doesn't suck and what I like about thier art. I just don't commission anyone anymore. I used to even commission sob stories, you know, artist is starving or has some kind of emergency. But I don't even do them anymore. A lot of what i commissioned I wanted to show off. If no one wants to look then no sense in blowing the money. Even "Emergency resale value" is nill. I'd bet even if I had an emergency and put up my Michelle Light original pic of sierra at a silent auction at a con I couldn't get out of it what I paid for it.
I guess even before I hit this low point in self esteem back when I was happy and I had hope and dreams and plans I Just wasn't what the community wanted to socialize with. Like Shawntae, a good example. A friend who just sort of went away, more than likely because I can't draw. He spends PLENTY of time schmoozing with other artists. Just not those of us who been there as a friend, y'know? Lot of that goin' round.
My big question is just why wasn't I able to get the notice? I worked hard at making it fun for the artist and most of them never even bothered to put the pic they do for me in their commissioned art gallery.
I do even now spend a lot of time telling people how much their art doesn't suck and what I like about thier art. I just don't commission anyone anymore. I used to even commission sob stories, you know, artist is starving or has some kind of emergency. But I don't even do them anymore. A lot of what i commissioned I wanted to show off. If no one wants to look then no sense in blowing the money. Even "Emergency resale value" is nill. I'd bet even if I had an emergency and put up my Michelle Light original pic of sierra at a silent auction at a con I couldn't get out of it what I paid for it.
I guess even before I hit this low point in self esteem back when I was happy and I had hope and dreams and plans I Just wasn't what the community wanted to socialize with. Like Shawntae, a good example. A friend who just sort of went away, more than likely because I can't draw. He spends PLENTY of time schmoozing with other artists. Just not those of us who been there as a friend, y'know? Lot of that goin' round.
My big question is just why wasn't I able to get the notice? I worked hard at making it fun for the artist and most of them never even bothered to put the pic they do for me in their commissioned art gallery.
I dunno either. I'm not going to be able to rest until I find some sort of closure. That will only come with answers. IT's already earned me enough ECT to cause me to lose days of memory at a time and enough benzodiazapines (or mebbe it's the benzodiazapines causing the memory loss, I don't know)
Well, the damage is done, there. Basically it's consentual brainwashing. From the sounds of what people tell me the ECT is what's responsible for memory problems. Which is why even if I got the bug I don't think I could get into writing again. Notes would help, sure, but for starters, like I said... you said it yuorself I just am no good. Then I'd be spending almost all my time checking notes and going back for continuity mistakes and blah blah blah.
But the benzodiazepines are what they give people when traumatic surgery is done so they don't remember the surgery or the events around it. You know, waking up with the tube in your throat. Already did THAT one once last year. Trust me, stomach pumps are every bit as unpleasant as they say. They also give it to military or cops who had extreme emotional trauma. It only makes sense that that's what is responsible. I don't remember my breakdown or the time in a padded cell. (I do remember they're not really padded) nor do I remember the clear bathrooms... thank goodness... the thought of some big burly orderly watching me take a dump is disturbing. Scarring for life even!
But the benzodiazepines are what they give people when traumatic surgery is done so they don't remember the surgery or the events around it. You know, waking up with the tube in your throat. Already did THAT one once last year. Trust me, stomach pumps are every bit as unpleasant as they say. They also give it to military or cops who had extreme emotional trauma. It only makes sense that that's what is responsible. I don't remember my breakdown or the time in a padded cell. (I do remember they're not really padded) nor do I remember the clear bathrooms... thank goodness... the thought of some big burly orderly watching me take a dump is disturbing. Scarring for life even!
Yeah, (hard to type with a parakeet on the keyboard) some wellknowns (Lysozyme, I think Eggplantman but don't quote me on that) told me it isn't a good idea to post commissioned art in my gallery. Others flat out told me not to. Like Nathalie Goodrich. Some I can kinda see their reasoning. Let them post it on their gallery and fave it so they get the hits.
You know it seems like you're on 24-7! You post now, this morning, EARLY this morning.
You know it seems like you're on 24-7! You post now, this morning, EARLY this morning.
*I dunno. I don't consider myself to be particularly talented, artwise. Mind you, I consider myself a pretty fair dab WRITER...*
By the way, this reminds me, in an effort to cheer me up and keep me writing (which I admit hurt) Tanya (and you KNOW who Tanya is... RIGHT??) got me this program you may find spiffy. You're organizational skills might be better than mine by a longshot but it has some fancy features, such as an idea pad, character tab, events chart, and personality chart. It even has an idea suggestion feature and character generator. It's not as kiddie as it sounds. She said she got it for $20, so not to expect much. However... someone like you might find it more entertaining. I can't sell mine, I never EVER ditch or return a gift. But I can get info if you're interested.
By the way, this reminds me, in an effort to cheer me up and keep me writing (which I admit hurt) Tanya (and you KNOW who Tanya is... RIGHT??) got me this program you may find spiffy. You're organizational skills might be better than mine by a longshot but it has some fancy features, such as an idea pad, character tab, events chart, and personality chart. It even has an idea suggestion feature and character generator. It's not as kiddie as it sounds. She said she got it for $20, so not to expect much. However... someone like you might find it more entertaining. I can't sell mine, I never EVER ditch or return a gift. But I can get info if you're interested.
You have a Mac? Why? I'll tell you why not when my Windows Vista stops crashing and running slow because it's a ram hog... (Seriously, I'm considering a Mac notebook)
Try checking www.gspsoftware.co.uk, it's from Europe but it's legit here for stateside.
To be honest I've been dinking on it and it is a bit entertaining to play with. *hits idea generator button* "Tali gets an unexpected surprise visit from a long lost aunt. How does she receive the aunt? What would they do?"
But sofar I only see it for PC. You might google for it. They also have a pro version, but Tanya wasn't sure if I'd even use it. (I do for the sake of honor. It was a gift from someone I care about.)
Try checking www.gspsoftware.co.uk, it's from Europe but it's legit here for stateside.
To be honest I've been dinking on it and it is a bit entertaining to play with. *hits idea generator button* "Tali gets an unexpected surprise visit from a long lost aunt. How does she receive the aunt? What would they do?"
But sofar I only see it for PC. You might google for it. They also have a pro version, but Tanya wasn't sure if I'd even use it. (I do for the sake of honor. It was a gift from someone I care about.)
Oh yeah... helps if I give you that information.
It's called Write your own novel and made by a company called GSP. I didn't see even MY version on the web site though. I guess a lot of their programs sell on Amazon.com though. It says you require a keyboard and a mouse, too, in the instructions. I dunno if you have one of THOSE, it's not like computers need them or anything. (Can't believe they actually put that in there.)
The actual web address is https://www.gspsoftware.co.uk.
Isn't there a way you can run Windows programs on Macs? That's one thing that always swayed me towards PCs, just the compatibility things.
It's called Write your own novel and made by a company called GSP. I didn't see even MY version on the web site though. I guess a lot of their programs sell on Amazon.com though. It says you require a keyboard and a mouse, too, in the instructions. I dunno if you have one of THOSE, it's not like computers need them or anything. (Can't believe they actually put that in there.)
The actual web address is https://www.gspsoftware.co.uk.
Isn't there a way you can run Windows programs on Macs? That's one thing that always swayed me towards PCs, just the compatibility things.
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