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

[kaided.livejournal.com]

You have every right to rant/vent in your own journal. As long as it helps you get better, it's all good. The online community really is something...quite friendly if you know the right people. :3 I'm glad you're feeling better, though. Take it slow?

As for the art...Mrrr...I want your realism skills, so bad. You're quite fast with your artwork as well, it seems. Very...productive?
Lizkay's badge is coming out out wonderfully. As iki_pueo mentioned earlier, your shadowing really is amazing. I always find that to be hard to get, especially with the fur adding more complexity to the picture along with other details. However, I think you did quite nicely. The highlights are coming out real well too. I love that shine, very pretty. As will shadowing, the dimension on the painting is amazing. Very real...very 3d. The facial features are very defined, very nicely shaped. Those eyes are brilliant as well. Very stunning...I can't tell if they're actually fully "realistic" but they look very alive and believable all the same. Very cool style, of course. Very intense colors...very vivid. I adore it quite so. The amount of realism displayed in her beak baffles me as well...I'll never know how you do it.
...Also, I should point out one of the main things that I really admire about your work: the way you can stay so true to the character's original colors and markings yet still make it look realistic. The main color seems to be in the same hues as the actual "cartoon" version of the character...the markings as well. They're very consistent, however you seemed to be able to integrate it into your painting without problem. What I mean is, the markings are very true to the character, very defined in shape and consistent in color, however you manage to make it look realistic all the same. The reason I find this so amazing is the fact that if you were more lacking in skill, the character wouldn't look as real. (Blocks of consistent colors often makes a character look very unrealistic, even with good fur technique. If the integration is flawed, then the piece won't have that realistic "believable" feel to it.) So...erm, kudos. That always stuns me about your work, as I for one find it very difficult to do. Very nice job, as always.

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[kaided.livejournal.com]

I think the same applies to the gift art for Eva and Domi. The consistent markings. I love how defined Eva's triangles are and Domi's stripes too, as a matter of fact. I see different shades and hues in their coats as well, but overall their coats are still very consistent and it looks very much like them. Plus, the hues and different shading really does help with the mood and atmosphere of the piece (with is really quite lovely I might add.) Your DA description stated that you didn't really go into too much detail/refinement (or the like? I'm just recollecting for now...), but personally, I think the piece is fine as it is. The lack of actual "refinement" makes it very soft....not as solid, perhaps? It feels...very dreamy, soft, peaceful. I think it does the atmosphere good that it's not too solid...gives off a nicer impression, if you know what I mean. I also really adore the poses, it's such a cute concept and piece. Evana's hair is done quite beautifully; Their expressions are just darling and those muzzles and faces are gorgeously shaped and drawn. You also draw the most realistic paws, for which I must commend you for I think they are quite hard to nail! I also have a particular fonding for which you painted Eva's tail. Mrr, it's so nice. <---odd
Though one thing, you might want to consider erasing or working on the still-blocked right paw of Evana's. That or take it out because it does hinder the overall illusion of the piece a bit, if you notice it. Otherwise, I don't really know enough about art to critique much. For now, I'll just tell you what I like about your pieces and hopefully that will prove to be helpful as well.

Also, I adore that Foxfire icon. What a pretty character to start with, but your coloring + depiction of it is just...so pretty. It's done very nicely.

Also, if possible (and if you wouldn't mind working with me again), I'd love to order a realism badge from you one you open up again. If you're interested, poke me once you're open for them again? :3 I admit, I can't resist the offer, especially with how amazing these recent paintings of yours have been coming out.
I also really fight the urge to get a full painting from you commissioned one of these days... 2 characters and a background...but I have no idea how much that'd end up as....

Meh, I hope my comment isn't too length and boring. Cheers and keep up the good work? I love seeing these WIPs of yours. They're quite inspiring...do post more once you get the chance. :3

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[xxbalaaxx.livejournal.com]

you don't type too much t'all! I enjoy reading your words though somehow I feel I hardly deserve all those wonderful compliments! I think my work still has a ways to grow, in technique and many an other area. But I do appreciate how much you pay attention to all the tiny things that I fear most people won't pick up on in my work.

And yes I liked the way eva's tail turned out too..I dunno why persay. She was HARRRDDDD to paint! You would think white would make it easier..but nothing is ever a pure white in nature, the atmosphere always plays with the hues of any color coat and it shows up most prominently on white coats. I had the hardest time striking a balance between the rich colors of domino and the subdued hues of Evana. I'm honestly not sure how well I succeeded but I had fun. I may tinker around more with it..I had much grander ideas for the bg but I was so upset that night I just wanted to call it done before I messed it up..plus we dont always think clearly when too many other things weigh on the mind x.x. As for the paw, in that version its not finished, in the one on dev it is.

As far as the badges go, I may open up a few more slots after I get a little more caught up just to make some christmas money...but other than that I will probably remain tight on how many I release. I needs to make a list of all those interested though XD.

*snuggle ker gnawwwww*

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[kaided.livejournal.com]

Of course there is always space to grow, but as far as I'm concerned, you're pretty good off so far. ;3 But yes, I love details...I tend to focus on them a lot. Your details really do make your pieces; yours so don't feel that people don't notice them, because I'm sure they do. They have to in order to appreciate the time and effort you put into your pieces. As for compliments, there's nothing else I can really do then pick out the things I like. Like I said, I don't know enough about art to really critique and the like, I'm afraid. :3 But hey, as long as you enjoy or find it useful...either one of the two is good with me.
Yeah, I noticed the variations in the main fur color as well. I really like it; I think that's really the aspect that brings your work to life. The lighting came out pretty good in my opinion. The shades are nice on the eyes, so I'd think its fine. Plus, having fun is really what's important as well. It's not worth it, if you're not having fun. As an artist, you really aren't making much profit either, so you have to enjoy what you do rather then let it stress you out.

Hehe, well do tell us/me [;P] if you open them up again... -wantstocommish. :D-