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SIGNAL BOOST AND SIGN THIS SHIT!!!!

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:46:09 -0500

YOU GUYS WE ARE GETTING THERE

WE ARE 9,478 SIGNATURES AWAY FROM STOPPING CISPA

COME ON YOU GUYS WE CAN DO THIS!!!

Takes only a couple minutes to sign up and then sign it.

#WORTH YOUR TIME

Or cartoon… or movie… or game… any fictional...

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 22:32:04 -0500

Or cartoon… or movie… or game… any fictional form really.

#this is me all over

visualgraphic: 29 Ways to Stay Creative #5, #6 & #25 crush...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:12:00 -0600

visualgraphic:

29 Ways to Stay Creative

#5, #6 & #25 crush me on a regular basis

freddybenson: imagine my icon saying “hey sexy”

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:11:19 -0600

freddybenson:

imagine my icon saying “hey sexy”

mostdefinitelyollie, you ass! The last thing I need right now is a desire to buy dj equipment, and...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:55:00 -0600

mostdefinitelyollie, you ass! The last thing I need right now is a desire to buy dj equipment, and have the (very dangerous for a perfectionist like Jace) thoughts dancing around in my head of putting real speakers and lights in my costume!! *headdesk*

but my god this awesome shit

I can’t even

artdirections: 5 Questions to Clarify Your Creative...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:37:00 -0600

artdirections:

5 Questions to Clarify Your Creative Vision

Choosing a direction as a creative has been such a long painful process for me. The truth is I think the path of the artist is a series of setbacks, about faces, misfires, tweaks and reassessments.

So why try to figure it out at all, why not just enjoy the ride?

Well, there is a famous proverb from an equally famous book that says “Where there is no vision, the people perish” and I believe this, and I also believe that artists are people…therefore they too will perish, or give up, without vision.

Here are five questions that have recently helped me clarify the direction I want to go:

1. What is your ideal title?
Sometimes defining something is an exercise in truly understanding something. Think about when someone asks you to define a word you think you know. It’s not easy but when you truly know the definition, you attain clarity.

The truth is you are always going to be more than a title. I’m not just an artist, I’m a father, I’m a husband, I’m a son, I’m a human, etc. So don’t be too concerned about putting yourself in a box that you won’t completely fit in. However understanding the context in which the world understands you will give you an idea of where you should go and how to get there. You can even get more specific, for instance instead of ‘designer’ you can think ’pattern designer’.

2. What type of work really and truly moves you?
One way to start to understand ‘the real creative you’ is to eliminate the thinking and just go with your gut. Here is the exercise. Painfully and intensely gather a collection of the things in your field that really truly move you. Don’t compromise, only the things that 100% move you. Then compare them, what type of work is this? Identify the commonalty, my guess is that themes will be so strong they will surprise you.

3. What are you not?
Take that same collection and compare it to the other work in your field.

I think it may even help to compare it to what you perceive is the most popular and financially rewarding work out there. When you realize what you are not, you can:
quit comparing yourself to people that are in a different game…
quit wasting time pouring into skills you will never have…
you can be authentic to you, regardless of what you think is to gain by being someone else…

Just a disclaimer, make sure you don’t write off undeveloped strengths as true weaknesses.

4. What have you done that people truly respond to?
If you are like me, people along the way have tried to tell you what you do best is a lousy worthless thing. Maybe somewhere along the way you believed them. Then every compliment and encouragement regarding this one thing you do really well, turned into a diss. Maybe color is your thing, but now when someone says ‘Wow what an amazing color scheme!’ you hear ‘Wow what a one trick pony you are, pointless worthless color!…again!’. You have to rise above haters if you are going to be creative. End of story.

5. What is the one thing you want to accomplish as a creative more than anything else?
This helps really get to the bottom line. When all is said in done what one thing do you hope to have under your belt. When you can define this thing, you can let go of the distractions. Instead of spreading yourself thin, make all of your efforts at the very least accentuate this one thing.

For me these tools have been invaluable and relieved a lot of a confusion. Hope they do the same for you.

If you could add a number 6. to this list, what would it be?

THE CISPA PETITION HAS 12 DAYS LEFT

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:33:01 -0600

semiautomaticheart:

theshotabanana:

seraphflonne:

THE CISPA PETITION HAS 12 DAYS LEFT AND IT ONLY HAS 20K SIGNATURES OH MY GOD PEOPLE FUCKING SIGN AND SIGNAL BOOST IT DO YOU NOT KNOW HOW VITAL THIS IS gnjsfkld.asl

To sum things up, if this doesn’t get enough signatures, tumblr is GONE.

#like two peope reblogged this from me #why do the rest of you hate happiness

ehrynmarie: Found Reaver’s love dungeon. Equipped with a...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:33:41 -0600

ehrynmarie:

Found Reaver’s love dungeon. Equipped with a hanging cage, shackles, and condoms in every drawer.

Balverine Tagged as: fable. Reaver. but there’s also a summon creatures potion in one drawer. just think about that for a minute.

Yes. My most favorite of fictional finds in fictional cabinets.

exeuntomnes: Batman Beyond (1999-2001) #5 snickers Yes...

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:54:00 -0600

exeuntomnes:

Batman Beyond (1999-2001) #5

*snickers* Yes guards, you are idiots… all of you.. considering you let Shreeve have anything remotely resembling his sound suit. Even if it was “disabled”.

I did find it amusing that Shreeve had to keep telling people talking to him to face him in the story. So many blank word bubbles. Poor guy.

#maybe they were all lulled into a false sense of security by how cute the suit looks #looks like a cuddly animal #cant be dangerous

#enough joking #getting back to work

*come online this morning and see my Shreeve portrait got fave spammed last night on tumblr and my...

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:08:00 -0600

*come online this morning and see my Shreeve portrait got fave spammed last night on tumblr and my art galleries*

Thanks everybody, really. :)

I can only assume the sudden attention is due to the info released yesterday about Shriek’s upcoming appearance in the comics. Happy to see other people are as excited about it as I am. Whether the story turns out good or bad, it is the fact he is being acknowledged and included that is important to me. It means new art of him to look forward to… plus the appearance may give me more insight into his technology, which I’m super excited for!

One thing is for sure, seeing the comic cover was just the thing I needed to get me re-ignited on my costume. The last week had me a little down, but I’m back on the right wavelength now.

…so I wont be online too much the next couple of weeks, since I have to ride these inspiration waves hard while I have them.

#time to get covered in glue #and smell like burnt foam #wheres my coffee

There’s like 8 people on my watch list having a difficult time right now, so that anon ask I...

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:45:00 -0600

There’s like 8 people on my watch list having a difficult time right now, so that anon ask I got this morning is kinda getting to me right now. Can’t help but wonder who it was, you know..? As far I know, it could be someone who is silent about their suffering.

Anon, you don’t ever have to tell me who you are, but I do really hope things pick up for you.

Same goes for you other troubled Tumblrs.

rocketshipsuperstar: jacero: debutart: An upcoming BATMAN...

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:55:00 -0600

rocketshipsuperstar:

jacero:

debutart:

An upcoming BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED cover, featuring Norm Breyfogle’s B&W art and Andrew Elder’s colours.

Damn, why do I have to wait until May for this?!

Please, Batman Beyond writers

don’t fuck up Shriek

please

Yeah, I’m a little on edge about this too.

But even if it is lame, I’ll always have the animated universe. :/

#worries worries worries #I usually have to pick between story lines for characters anyway

debutart: An upcoming BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED cover, featuring...

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:51:00 -0600

debutart:

An upcoming BATMAN BEYOND UNLIMITED cover, featuring Norm Breyfogle’s B&W art and Andrew Elder’s colours.

Damn, why do I have to wait until May for this!?

Man, the old ask box was full of some serious stuff this morning. I need some more coffee. #really...

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:48:21 -0600

Man, the old ask box was full of some serious stuff this morning. I need some more coffee.

#really #don’t be shy #it is ok to ask me serious questions #and non art related questions

#Im just not used to it

are you going to do again some digimon related fan arts? ^

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:27:00 -0600

It has been a while hasn’t it?

I haven’t had enough inspiration to do any Digimon fanwork for myself in several years. How I mean that is, even though I still like Digimon, I can only focus on so much at one time, so I tend to go with which ever series/character is currently inspiring me the strongest. This way I can actually get any kind of fanwork for myself completed.

Commissions, trades, and such are different matter. I think the last Digimon- related drawing I made was a commission, if I recall correctly.

I have several 26 and 13 pocket accordion-style folders full of unfinished sketches from various series, as well as folders and folders of digital files. I never loose the love for my past inspirations, if that is a concern at all, and I do revisit them. It simply comes down to what I’m able to devote my extra time to, sadly.

may I ask you some advice? what do you think is the best way to stop letting what other people say bother you? either when they're trying to hurt your feelings or make you angry?

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:10:00 -0600

I’m not used to such serious non art related questions in my inbox. Had to think on this a while, and I will try my best to be coherent in the reply here… but if any of this doesn’t make sense, feel free ask for a further elaboration/explanation. Here we go…

My first inclination is try to figure out why they are trying to hurt me in the first place. (This is more so important if this offending person is someone you actually care about, but it does help in most cases.) I look at the situation and try to determine
whether I did something wrong, or that could have been misunderstood (that maybe I wasn’t even aware of). If that doesn’t immediately pan out, then I think about other possibilities… Perhaps they are having a bad time and taking frustration out on others (they may or may not realize how hurtful
they’ve been)? They may be jealous of some good fortune or ability? They could be insecure in many aspects? So insecure that if they don’t like your face, clothes, presentation, boyfriend/girlfriend/lack of one, hobby, favorite character, etc, they will go out of their way to let you know it just so they can feel even a bit better about what they do or do not have.

When the offender is someone I do not care about, it is much easier to let the insults go. When I do love/like the people who made me angry, it is more difficult to deal with, because often times, I have to wait until all parties can cool down and get in the right mentality so that an understanding can be made.
It is the waiting period that is the most difficult of all. During this time I try to focus on activities I like to do that bolster me, that make proud me of myself (friends that bolster you are good to have around too, but I’m a major loner, so that doesn’t really apply to me ^^; If you have a pet, spend time with them). I may still be sad about the situation and the hurtful words may try to replay in my head, but if I can stay focused on what I
believe are positive aspects about myself, it gives me a better defense.

I know this explanation got wordy, but that is what I think is the best course of action.
1. Assess the situation
2. Determine the validity of the offender
3. Remember that you are awesome

If you have to carry a list in your pocket of all the positive aspects about yourself then do it. After/during a tough situation, take it out and read it. And don’t try to go the “there’s
nothing positive about me” route either! Dig deep, think hard, there is always something.

Now, since I’m a huge geek, I do have another suggestion, along the same lines, that I’ve done since I was a little guy…
Think about a character you connect with that makes you feel strong and/or comforted. (And never feel bad if that character is a villain, ok!? Your admiration and feelings are valid.) When you get upset, think about the aspects you share with this character you admire. What would they tell you to do in this situation?
What would they do themselves? Yeah, often the advice is not practical, but if the image of that character trying to deal with the situation, or even just being in your presence and talking with you, can make you smile and put you on a positive wavelength, then it helps.
(When I’m feeling down, I often draw the characters I’m strengthened by. I usually don’t finish the piece, but just having their presence on my screen/paper improves my mood.)

I hope the advice helps you out, Anon.
I’m still here and still doing what I enjoy doing, so I guess my suggestions can’t be too terrible.

Best of Luck.

Gawd, I love my dash some days! rofl

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 03:38:00 -0600

Gawd, I love my dash some days! *rofl*

torace: How to Work Better (by rytc)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:32:58 -0600

torace:

How to Work Better (by rytc)

I just cleaned 20,000 pictures and 600 journals out of my y!gallery inbox. My scrolling/clicking...

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:49:00 -0600

I just cleaned 20,000 pictures and 600 journals out of my y!gallery inbox. My scrolling/clicking finger is killing me.

#so glad I’m left handed #and mouse with my right

sacredflamingheart: jacero: sanctuaryschool: You tell...

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:29:00 -0600

sacredflamingheart:

jacero:

sanctuaryschool:

You tell ‘em!

This is my plan for the rest of the night.

~~I don’t know what Francis is up to.~~

oh, you know, wishing i could eat epoxy and mothballs and wash it down with some household cleaners

and not die

~~you know~~

~~just~~

~~typical “wtf do we have to be on different wavelengths 80% of the time” stuff~~

Does any of that “junk” you want to gobble have acoustium piercings? ;)