Catching Up
Posted 7 months agoCiao meow!!
It's been a hot second (^w^);;
Sorry for the radio silence; especially since I didn't realize I didn't make a final journal post before I moved and got wrapped up in (technically) a 9 to 5 job (>.>);;;
I had made explanation posts on IG and Twitter, but I totally forgot to make one on here since moving prep was keeping me busy.
In any case, I think after two years of living in Japan, I can finally try to start re-introducing my furry hobbies back into my schedule! Emphasis on "start to" though, because my current job is still keeping me hella busy, but I am much more acquainted with the day to day workload,
and I keep getting itchy fingers thinking about drawing everyone's awesome fursonas and characters again!!
I cannot reopen my commissions just yet however, especially because the humidity here keeps ruining my copic markers >:0
Also, I left my computer art tablet back in the USA, so I am totally unable to do digital work.
As a result of my situation, I have not been on social media a lot other than to occasionally retweet art on twitter or reblog stuff on tumblr... this is honestly the first time in 2 years since I logged in here ^^;
My goal is definitely to get to a point where I can freelance furry commissions once again, but I think it will still take some time to get to that point in my career (especially since I'm focusing hard with learning the language here first and foremost! X3).
Thank you to everyone still favoriting my old works and leaving comments! I'm sorry for anyone asking about comms, trades, or adopts; I'm currently all closed up.
I think I'll get a better idea of what I will do from here regarding artstuff into the new year, so please bear with me as I figure out what I can handle going forward.
Thanks again, and I hope everyone is doing alright out there!
It's been a hot second (^w^);;
Sorry for the radio silence; especially since I didn't realize I didn't make a final journal post before I moved and got wrapped up in (technically) a 9 to 5 job (>.>);;;
I had made explanation posts on IG and Twitter, but I totally forgot to make one on here since moving prep was keeping me busy.
In any case, I think after two years of living in Japan, I can finally try to start re-introducing my furry hobbies back into my schedule! Emphasis on "start to" though, because my current job is still keeping me hella busy, but I am much more acquainted with the day to day workload,
and I keep getting itchy fingers thinking about drawing everyone's awesome fursonas and characters again!!
I cannot reopen my commissions just yet however, especially because the humidity here keeps ruining my copic markers >:0
Also, I left my computer art tablet back in the USA, so I am totally unable to do digital work.
As a result of my situation, I have not been on social media a lot other than to occasionally retweet art on twitter or reblog stuff on tumblr... this is honestly the first time in 2 years since I logged in here ^^;
My goal is definitely to get to a point where I can freelance furry commissions once again, but I think it will still take some time to get to that point in my career (especially since I'm focusing hard with learning the language here first and foremost! X3).
Thank you to everyone still favoriting my old works and leaving comments! I'm sorry for anyone asking about comms, trades, or adopts; I'm currently all closed up.
I think I'll get a better idea of what I will do from here regarding artstuff into the new year, so please bear with me as I figure out what I can handle going forward.
Thanks again, and I hope everyone is doing alright out there!
Spring and Summer Plans
Posted 4 years agoCiao meow!
I'm super not good at keeping up with journal updates, but some possible big changes to my schedule and living situation has led me to want to make sure that folks know what's going on. I think I'll be making another journal update later in the summer, but writing all this out will also help me keep track of everything tbh ^^;
So first off, my general commissions are currently closed (until perhaps the summer when I may take some orders, but no guarantees), so the only way to get a commission from me from now until some time in the future will be at a convention. The conventions that I plan to attend and an artist/dealer are:
Anthro New England (Friday and Saturday in Artist Alley)
Gateway Furmeet (Friday-Sunday in the Dealers Den)
And with some luck, Anthrocon (as an Artist hopefully)
I will only be accept a certain number of slots for various commission types at each of these cons. Only my $1 doodles will be done at the con, every other type of commission must be shipped to the customer after the convention. So far, my plan is:
Standard/Gore Badges - 5 slots
Mini Fullbodies - 5 slots
Small and Large Digital/Traditional Illustrations - 2 slots
Small Detailed Sketches - 2 slots
Experimental/Artistic Liberty Illustrations and Sketches - 2 slots
At-con $1 Doodle Drawings - 5 doodles per person
This may change from con to con, but I'm just rolling some ideas around in my head right now.
The reason I'm implementing these new limitations is because, as much as I want to take 20+ commissions again at cons like GFM, I need to make sure I can finish everyone's art before the Fall begins. I'm currently applying to a job that, in the Fall, will require me to move to a new location internationally. It's not guaranteed that I have the job yet, but if I do end up getting hired, I don't want to abandon anyone who may have commissioned me in the meantime. If the job falls through, I'll just pick things back up in the Fall with my general commissions and such, but until I hear from the folks in charge there, I'm going to be more reserved in taking commissions at this time.
Thank you for reading, and I hope to see everyone at ANE, GFM, or Anthrocon!
I'm super not good at keeping up with journal updates, but some possible big changes to my schedule and living situation has led me to want to make sure that folks know what's going on. I think I'll be making another journal update later in the summer, but writing all this out will also help me keep track of everything tbh ^^;
So first off, my general commissions are currently closed (until perhaps the summer when I may take some orders, but no guarantees), so the only way to get a commission from me from now until some time in the future will be at a convention. The conventions that I plan to attend and an artist/dealer are:
Anthro New England (Friday and Saturday in Artist Alley)
Gateway Furmeet (Friday-Sunday in the Dealers Den)
And with some luck, Anthrocon (as an Artist hopefully)
I will only be accept a certain number of slots for various commission types at each of these cons. Only my $1 doodles will be done at the con, every other type of commission must be shipped to the customer after the convention. So far, my plan is:
Standard/Gore Badges - 5 slots
Mini Fullbodies - 5 slots
Small and Large Digital/Traditional Illustrations - 2 slots
Small Detailed Sketches - 2 slots
Experimental/Artistic Liberty Illustrations and Sketches - 2 slots
At-con $1 Doodle Drawings - 5 doodles per person
This may change from con to con, but I'm just rolling some ideas around in my head right now.
The reason I'm implementing these new limitations is because, as much as I want to take 20+ commissions again at cons like GFM, I need to make sure I can finish everyone's art before the Fall begins. I'm currently applying to a job that, in the Fall, will require me to move to a new location internationally. It's not guaranteed that I have the job yet, but if I do end up getting hired, I don't want to abandon anyone who may have commissioned me in the meantime. If the job falls through, I'll just pick things back up in the Fall with my general commissions and such, but until I hear from the folks in charge there, I'm going to be more reserved in taking commissions at this time.
Thank you for reading, and I hope to see everyone at ANE, GFM, or Anthrocon!
Back in Business
Posted 6 years agoGraduation is all done, my assignments are turned in, and my thesis is finished up!
Now I can get down to business on my art stuff for the summer~~
Some things I want to accomplish in the next few months:
- clean up and finish uploading stuff to all my sites
- adjust my traditional commission prices
- fix Mama's Cheesecake's TOS and commission form
- make a site for Mama's Cheesecake
- get a Square device
- get a driving license
The only convention this summer that Mama's Cheesecake is planning on attending is the STL Crystal Fair the weekend of the 25th. We were thinking about Anthrocon, but we'll save that for next year along with some other possibilities like FWA or ASTL.
I can't wait to finally focus on my art stuff; before having to get back to my language studies of course! (^w^);
Now I can get down to business on my art stuff for the summer~~
Some things I want to accomplish in the next few months:
- clean up and finish uploading stuff to all my sites
- adjust my traditional commission prices
- fix Mama's Cheesecake's TOS and commission form
- make a site for Mama's Cheesecake
- get a Square device
- get a driving license
The only convention this summer that Mama's Cheesecake is planning on attending is the STL Crystal Fair the weekend of the 25th. We were thinking about Anthrocon, but we'll save that for next year along with some other possibilities like FWA or ASTL.
I can't wait to finally focus on my art stuff; before having to get back to my language studies of course! (^w^);
Crunch Time
Posted 6 years agoSo I’ve been tearing my way through my long list of badge commissions, but I’m going to have to pause for a couple of weeks so I can catch up with my schoolwork. This is kinda because I wanna still get some good grades so I can graduate on time and stuff,,, so I’ll get back to working away on my waitlist sometime after May 12th methinks...
Thank you to everyone being so patient with me, I’ll continue working on stuff soon!
Thank you to everyone being so patient with me, I’ll continue working on stuff soon!
Commissions Reopened!
Posted 6 years agoI've decided to finally reopen my trades and commissions (of which I will continue adding to the commissions options page)! I plan on raising my prices in about a month (especially with my digital art), so strike while the iron is hot and the prices are low!
If you have any interest or questions, don't hesitate to ask!
If you have any interest or questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Finally Home
Posted 6 years agoWow it feels like its been forever, but I've finally returned from my summer job. However, there's still a lot of stuff to catch up on now that I'm back, so my commissions, trades, and requests will remain closed until about mid September I think. There are a few traditional drawings I drew while away, so I may upload a few of those in the meantime. Thanks for everyone's patience, and I hope to get back to focusing on drawing real soon!
Leaving for a While
Posted 7 years agoCiao meow!
I will most likely not have internet access for 2 months starting June 10th, so I will have limited communication here. My commissions, trades, and requests are all closed as of now; and if there is any reason someone would like to contact me, please be patient for when I return in late August.
See you all on the flipside!
I will most likely not have internet access for 2 months starting June 10th, so I will have limited communication here. My commissions, trades, and requests are all closed as of now; and if there is any reason someone would like to contact me, please be patient for when I return in late August.
See you all on the flipside!
Fursona Meme
Posted 7 years agoTaken from buck-fire
• What is the name of your fursona?
- Koko
• Where did the name of your Fursona come from?
- My Koko cat!
• What species is your fursona and why did you choose that species?
- A cat because I've always liked trying to communicate with cats over the years; I still have a habit of meowing now and then when I speak😹
• What color is your fursona and why? Hair/fur/eye/ect
- The fur is white with reddish-brown spots (cause that's how my cat looks😹), and one eye is yellow while the other is red with an X pupil because edge😜
• What is your fursona's personality and how does this compare to your RL personality?
- Koko's sorta got my style; being all tall and intimidating looking (often wearing puffy clothes to look bigger), but is really just a doof who sleeps a lot and will get really chatty if talked with about something cool...
• What is one item your fursona owns that is significant to you in RL?
- Koko doesn't really have anything of physical importance, but we do share similar memories (just super exaggerated for Koko😹), so I guess that's important~
• What is one thing you think you would say to your fursona if you could meet?
- Sup bro
• What is one thing your fursona would say to you if you could meet?
- Dude don't touch my paw pads
• How has your fursona changed over the years?
- Didn't used to have a shorn belly or bit-off ear
• How long have you had this fursona?
- About 3-4 years now I think
• Would you like to be more like your fursona?
- Possibly😹 Koko can actually dance compared to me😹
• What is the name of your fursona?
- Koko
• Where did the name of your Fursona come from?
- My Koko cat!
• What species is your fursona and why did you choose that species?
- A cat because I've always liked trying to communicate with cats over the years; I still have a habit of meowing now and then when I speak😹
• What color is your fursona and why? Hair/fur/eye/ect
- The fur is white with reddish-brown spots (cause that's how my cat looks😹), and one eye is yellow while the other is red with an X pupil because edge😜
• What is your fursona's personality and how does this compare to your RL personality?
- Koko's sorta got my style; being all tall and intimidating looking (often wearing puffy clothes to look bigger), but is really just a doof who sleeps a lot and will get really chatty if talked with about something cool...
• What is one item your fursona owns that is significant to you in RL?
- Koko doesn't really have anything of physical importance, but we do share similar memories (just super exaggerated for Koko😹), so I guess that's important~
• What is one thing you think you would say to your fursona if you could meet?
- Sup bro
• What is one thing your fursona would say to you if you could meet?
- Dude don't touch my paw pads
• How has your fursona changed over the years?
- Didn't used to have a shorn belly or bit-off ear
• How long have you had this fursona?
- About 3-4 years now I think
• Would you like to be more like your fursona?
- Possibly😹 Koko can actually dance compared to me😹