So many kind words

[balaa]

So many kind words were left to my last comment. I wrote it in the passion of the moment, I needed a shoulder to cry on, someone to hug and you were all there. Perhaps it is just cyberspace, but I feel your presence so strongly through the words you wove to guide me, lift me and carry me through a rough patch. It's ironic, in hindsight I am not surprised I broke down as I did..it was/is a year to the date all that horrible stuff happened. Most of you do not know what happened but I don't care to go much into it again. It involved a true hurt that haunts me even now from the person I trusted for over 20 years of my life above anyone else. I have forgiven,though even thats an involved situation,..but scars take time to heal.

I would just like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all your words, they honestly brought and are still bringing tears to my eyes. I feel again and again blessed to be a part of such a community and even to have a tiny sliver of a place in your hearts. You are all what makes it worthwhile to go on, you give me the strength and courage to face tomorrow. Amazing what a few words can do for one's resolve.

I wish you all the very best of Holiday seasons. May all your wishes and resolutions come to pass.


And now for something complleeteeellyyy different!



yuh..scary




Badge commission for Lizkay, though she isn't gonna use it for a badge XD still :D

I have a bit of tweaking top do on it yet but Lizkay, by all means use it as you like :)..I trust ya! I will send you a bigger version via e-mail and get the print made up tonight. Thank ya again for trusting me with her.



Foxfire icon..hope I got your chara right :).

and
finished version of that on dev. Erm..I need to edit the description, uploaded it right after the talk with my mom.

X_thor and Chika, havent forgotten about your icons. Patches, will start prelims as soon as I can, Kcrayven same..I'll send you a prelim of mid soon as I work it up. Guyver, will send your print as sooon as I have the chance to get to the post office. Firespace, haven't forgotten about your sketch commission, need to sit down and do a nice job of it.

I want to do more gift art, perhaps the spirit of the season shall usher new ideas and inspirations.

OH and deviant seems to still be toying with me, whats it been almost 2 months now? well im tired of their games.

Comments

[upon-raven-wing.livejournal.com]

Looking great.*envies how popular you are*
Wish I knew how to make icons like you, maybe then someone would comission me.

[xxbalaaxx.livejournal.com]

Popularity has its pitfalls...I used to not think that..now I know it all too well. *snugs you* I'd say play around with different techniques, I came up with the shiny look purely by accident when one night I hadn't the slightest bit of inspiration and just set about to do random painty icons.

[upon-raven-wing.livejournal.com]

I can see how having so many people wanting to commission you can be stressful, aswell as dealing with art thieves etc. I can't really afford any new paint programs or even a table, so I have to color everything with a mouse(so I'm very limited to as far as I can go).
It just seems in my opinion unless your well known, it's hard to get your foot in the door.
Just very frustrating.

[xxbalaaxx.livejournal.com]

It is hard to get your foot in the door..honestly I don't know how it happened..one day I'm struggling to get noticed and the next WHAM..it was all overnight. I don't know that I much like the idea of the word 'popular' being synonomous with my name..thats because popularity is fickle..it comes as quickly as it goes. I think I was just lucky to suddenly get noticed, nothing more..theres a lot more talented artists than me going unnoticed.

As for a tablet...they are never cheap but I got one of the ones on the lower levels of the rung. Its a wacom, good brand for tablets and I payed just a little over a hundred for it..I was stupid and put it on my credit card..but I think I'm not sorry that I did buy it...it has ben invaluable. As far as programs, I can help there :)..if you need..just say what you want and I will try to get it to you.

[joosephine.livejournal.com]

Hm, sorry for interrupting D:

I bought my tablet from Wacom, but it was pretty cheap, as it was a second hand one xD
They are just as good as a brand new tablet, just cheaper xDDD

If you check wacom.com, I am sure you will find something :3