CLEANING UP

CLEANING STUFFS UP

My old website went down, and I'm currently putting this one up to just have a "catch all" for my work.

Because having a broken link is very unprofessional, and I gotta clean that up @-@

In other news, I recently made some stickers for a local guy who made an FHE (Family Home Evening) app, and so that's cool. My phone is too old to download it, and so I can't use my own stickers. Yet! I'll get an updated phone someday xD

Also, my work brought me down to part time recently (on my request) and so I'm pretty stoked to get my head back into the art space again :) I've got a schedule of comics to come up for the next 3 months, and I'm gonna utilize that to work on short stories, fan fictions, as well as my over arching story, The 6th Day's Dawn!

Get all the hype!

GAM Con + New Website!

I only made a $10 profit, and didn't sell any of my new pieces... But I still feel like it was a huge success.

And I'll tell you why. But, in order to do so I need to tell you a bit of a story...

The story is basically that I am lazy and overwhelmed with our new substitute teaching jobs, so I didn't plan on making anything new for this Con. I was just going to print a bunch (and I mean a BUNCH) of Pokemon prints and call it good. But then, on Thursday when I was at the Ink Spot getting everything printed, I realized the budget I had in mind for this Con could not keep up with the amount of prints I wanted. I had to change my strategy... I had to get more product.

So Thursday night, I call and cancel my subbing job for the next day, and stayed up for 6 hours  and then 4 hours the next day, painting some new pictures (what I call, Pokevationals)

Now, you may be wondering, "You canceled a job where you could make real money? To go to a convention where you might not make any money?" Well.. I thought this as well. But I realized something...

This life is about priorities, and the time you spend in those priorities. It may sound strange... but I truly believe I was created to share my art with others. My hope is that my artwork can touch peoples lives, and even inspire them. I truly want that...

And if that means pulling an all-nighter once in a while for a chance to spread my work farther... then it's worth it!

So fast forward, the prints at my booth now consist of Kiki's Delivery Service, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, Stickers, and Pokevational Posters. I'm super proud of myself for pulling these together at such a last minute-- I know I should have done it sooner and that would have probably been better for my psyche in the long run. And next time I know what I should do in order to do better. But regardless, I am proud of myself!

And it was so rewarding being there at the Con-- surrounded by so many fellow nerds and happy people to just be playing games. I admit, I was getting pretty discouraged as people walked by, browsing my stuff, smiling politely then walking away. (Or worse, just walk away with no noticeable contact at all. I always assume the worst when that type of stuff happens.) BUT!! I realized that the economy I'm in right now is so fragile and low, that people probably just don't have money to spend at these types of things. And once I realized that, I saw thee people in a different light (and I think I started to act more friendly towards people too...) and they started to open up about what they thought about my work.

What they said really moved me. It made me happy to decide to take a chance and sell my artwork at the GAM Con. So many people who liked my work, took my card, complimented me and hang out almost the entire time just watching me draw and wanting to just learn more about what I do. I even talked with another vendor about getting together and helping with her Youtube Channel!

So... the short version of this story is I'm so glad to have come. Even though I didn't make a huge "profit", I still feel like I got real feedback from people, and it was so gratifying to know that my work is actually liked, and it's worth buying.

Thank you all. Just... Thank you. ;-;

Also, I do have a new website in the works. I don't have all my comics up yet, but there's enough there for you to browse and get a feel for my stuff. Including a better to follow "Commission" page! So please check it out if you saw me at the Con, and wanted to look into hiring me. I can do pictures as cheap at $10 :)

GAM CON! GET THE HYPE!

Just a quick notice to everyone -- I'm planning to attend the next G.A.M. Con in Vernal, Ut!

It's a fun little convention based around the communities love of anime, games, comics, cosplay and the like! My sister and I will be sharing a booth together, where we'll be selling our art, giving away freebies and just having a fun time all around. : ) It's March 26th, so if you are in Utah that weekend, please consider to come and check it out!

GAM Con website! You can buy tickets here for cheap

New Years Kiss

Happy New Years everyone! I'm excited to see what 2016 has in store. Welcome year of the Monkey!

To celebrate the winter season, I threw together this picture of Rover and a certain White Cat having a cute New Years moment. :)

Also, I just love moon-lit scenes and I just can't help myself.

May you all have a fun holiday, and please be safe!

Sneak Peak--REVEALED!!!

The Courageous Windmill

Well, I said I would update you all when the picture was finally finished-- Ta da!

This D&D campaign has finally ended! I do love to role play, but lately with life happening, I've had to put it on the side burner -sad-

Anyway, one of the biggest things I've attempted (outside of maybe college projects?) 9 characters in one picture! phew. Hope everyone in the group likes it :)

ps, can you guess which character is mine? Or my husbands? (no, they are not interacting here in this picture)

Sail my Ship

I'm sending this as a Christmas gift to my family and friends this year (because being an artist means you are poor and can't buy christmas gifts)

but that's ok, because someday this will be worth millions!!! Maybe. who knows

The theme of my life this year can be summed up in this picture and quote. It's been rough, but educational. and I like to think that I've become better because of it! and I'm just going to keep getting better! Because as long as I'm in this boat, I'm going to keep sailing and getting through it. 

I hope you guys enjoy it too!

 I hope you have a wonderful holiday. I'll see you after Christmas! :D

Just in Case You'd Like to Know what I've Been Working on For the Past 3 Months....

Solar Beam

Hydro Pump

Flamethrower

Petal Blizzard

Eruption

Aqua Tail

Leaf Blade

Muddy Water

Blaze Kick

Earthquake

Steel wing

Flare Blitz

Leaf Tornado

Heat Crash

Shell Blade

Spiky Shield

Water Shuriken

Mystical Fire

Well, hello there visitor.

These pictures have taken 59.5 hours to finish in total. @____@ my goodness! Now, on average, that means I only spent about 2-3 hours each, but still!

No wonder I was inactive for a few months!

Anyway, a part of the commission was to make the picture super "epic" and dynamic, showing off their signature move. Now, this was easy for the most part. They practically named Blaze Kick after Blaziken. But some... where more difficult. For instance; Empoleon. I've always been disappointed by the obvious LACK of steel type moves for that guy. especially because there's one that seems so obvious to me!

And don't even get me started on Samurott... *shudder*

I also need to say Thank you to ResistanceGirl11 silver-dragonetsu and Kosumosu for helping me when I was in a pinch, and suggesting colors for a picture I was stuck on! You guys are awesome!

All in all though, I have learned TONS with this series. forcing myself to stick to a limited pallet (in fact, forcing myself to color these at all) and adding a background to most of the pictures has stretched me so much. I feel like I've really "leveled up" as an artist after this. I'm very confident in my ability to choose colors and paint decent pictures. I'm no where NEAR where I want to be *coughAva's DemoncoughGlitchedPuppetcough* but I'm glad to have done this to push myself.

That being said, I HIGHLY SUGGEST TO ALL ARTISTS trying to improve themselves to just get over your fear and JUMP INTO COLOR THEORY. whether its watercolor, acrylic, oil, or digital, just pick a medium, pick a comfortable subject to draw, then color it! Again! and Again! AND AGAIN! 

and YOU TOO WILL FEEL VICTORIOUS!

Tapastic + big Project!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, I know I did! It's been great being with family... but I'm pretty excited to be home and drawing again.

I've been working super hard on this commission that was given to me a few weeks ago. It's probably one of the biggest things I've ever worked on, with more characters in one picture than I've ever attempted before!

And it's finally DONE...!!

*flops*

I am waiting to hear from the client if it looks good before I start posting the online versions, but here is a sneak peak of just the corner of the picture. 

Also, I found and joined a website that I'm pretty excited about called Tapastic! SUCH A COOL WEBSITE I’m a little star struck. But hopefully posting my work there will be successful and someday someone there will love me for who I am -u-

So check it out if you'd like read my comics! I plan on updating at least once a week there with the Good MoeJo series :)

Closed

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Because the customer is always right.

My respect to all of you who serve retail/fast food. Staying open late for that last customer can be a pain...

Got this story from my husband when he used to work at a certain sandwhich store (CAN YOU GUESS WHICH ONE HMMMM). The lady seriously just stared at her in silence... I don't really know what I would do if this happened to me! haha

(manga studio is so NIIIIIICE...)

Free Pennies

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FINALLY UPLOADING THIS!

I have quite a few comics that I've been trying to finish, this being one of the first.

My husband and I were hanging out with our friends, Xakriuth and Jerum-TheDemonKing And funny things happen when we all hang out

This made us laugh for a really long time... though it may only be funny to us four xD

There is a Burger King that is 4 cents richer because of him!

(Also, I'm trying out screen tones to replace my B/W comics... thanks to a lot of forums and videos I think I've found a good system for shading this way. Though, I know I could be doing better...

'tis the artist curse)

A Personal Project I've been working on...

KikiBo! That's how you "ship" things, right...?

A personal picture I've been meaning to finish! I'm very happy to see it done. -w-

Kiki's Delivery Service was my first exposure to Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli Films, so it's always been a favorite. They never show these two becoming an official item, but I like to think after her year of Witch-Training, they grew close enough to finally start dating >w<

Also, smooshing anime characters names together is a thing right? Shipping? Is KikiBo too dumb...? Maybe I should have gone with TomKi...

Attempting a new painting style! and I think I am victorious!

In other news, I am sick with a fever/cold -____- blech...

But the miracle of taking a shower rejuvenated me and I got some work done today. I can only hope that my day will be a bit more productive tomorrow. I'll be drinking Emergen-C through one of those beer hats all day tomorrow, in case you need to find me and can't recognize me through the cluttered mess that is my workspace. 

All of Drawlloween 2015

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All of my #Drawlloween2015 pictures for your viewing pleasure! This was especially fun to do with my sister. I thought it was super interesting that she and I had similar outcomes on certain days, and then drastically different on other days. 

Also, because I finished this challenge, I've been thinking about possibly afflicting myself with more burden and joining NaNoWriMo. Only... it'd be a little different... >_>

I'll show you at the end of November if I end up doing it. 

In other news, THANK YOU all of those who commissioned me to help me get to California (and back!) It was a hit, and I learned so much. (I wish I was a better blogger sometimes, so that I could write and journal all of the fun stuff that I learn at these conventions and seminars...) It has been so good to draw for you, and I'm so grateful for the work. 

That being said, I'm going to close my sale now. Awwwww Though, I've been thinking about my commission info, and I'm changing things up a little bit. Check out my For Hire page if you want to see what I've changed. Hopefully this keeps my workload where I like it, and helps clear up some payment confusion for you! 

ONWARD AND UPWARD, MEN! TO NOVEMBER!

MOAR DRAWLLOWEEN

Demon -- not the one you'd usually think about. I based this off of my friends original character concept of demons, like from feudal japan.

Mask -- My favorite one!

Creature from the Black Lagoon

Skull (Kid!)

An odd challenge, but here you go! 8-bit zombie

Hey everyone, still doing the #Drawlloween. It's just taking me forever to post them!

I'm headed off to California today, we were able to raise enough money to get out there! Not enough to make it back but I'm bringing my computer with me and with all of you great people who commissioned me, I'll finish your pictures before the end of the week and then we'll get home :)

it's tight but it's worth it!

#DRAWLLOWEEN

Raven

Moon. (I love the moon)

A peeved shoulder devil!

Ghost (They'll never notice)

Frankenstein's Cat

Amulet (a good graphic novel! Highly influencing my picture)

Zombie. I can't help but make them cute somehow

Haunted house. There's always that one trick-or-treater in the group!

Pumpkin! My mother had wooden decorations growing up, and I often imagined them as a family together. 

Werewolf. Because EVERYONE NEEDS THE FEELS. -sob-

Goblin. (haha)

Bat + Vampire. Cheating? naaaaaaw....

Hello everyone!

Sorry for the lack of posting lately -- I've been dealing with the move and jobs and going to California next week and my birthday and blaaaaaaaaah

In the mean time though, I found a great little challenge called #Drawlloween! For everyday of October your given a prompt to draw something. I didn't find the challenge until the 10th, but I've been playing catch up, and having a lot of fun. 

Halloween is my favorite holiday, due to the fun-loving nature of dressing up, costuming, and gorging selves on unhealthy junk while watching movies and/or playing games.

Though it's that last part that really makes it for me.

Anyway, speaking of California, there's an amazing Leadership Convention going on next weekend! My husband and I have tickets to go, but due to the craziness of this month, no money to get us there. We'd love to still make it, and need about $500 to cover gas, hotel and food. (maybe food)

I'm sending this out as a plea to all of my followers and fellow people who love me: please consider commissioning me! I'm having a sale that is explained in my "For Hire" tab. Check it out, and get yourself a limited time discounted picture :)

thank you everyone! 

Lorilai

Hey guys! I just wanted to post something real quick to show you all I'm not dead. I got some time to sketch again (with my tablet having been separated from me for about a week) and it felts super good!

This is Lorilai, a tonfa-wielding martial artist who fights all things supernatural! A character I made for an Anima Campaign my friends have started. We're looking to move in with them, so we'll be doing this campaign quite a bit.

The hunt for the apartment has been less successful than we would have liked... not everyone wants multiple families living in their 3 bedroom homes I guess. blahhhh

BUT THAT CHANGES TODAY I WILL FIND VICTORY

*runs off to make phone calls*

Augusts' Hourly Comic Day + News!

For those of you out there who enjoy reading these-- I updated the COMICS tab so you can read all of my hourlies (all the way bucket Jan 2014!)

Ronda Rousey is probably my hero! She's awesome! First fight I ever watch was hers, and it was awesome :) I might be a fan of UFC/MMA now.

Anyway, the other news is that I'M MOVING. Goodbye sweet Basin home :'( You have treated my husband and I well these past 7 months. But bumming off your best friend isn't the funner thing to do, so it's time to move out and try to adult once more. 

My wonderful husband decided to take the chance, and check out a job offer in a town almost 3 hours away from here. And to our surprise, they hired him on the spot! So he has been working in another town this whole week while I pack everything up and get things ready to go. And you'll be happy to hear that i was able to do it in just 3 days. HOO HAH! (Granted, we have moved so often that there's hardly anything to pack outside of clothes and books.)

Now I'm leaving for the weekend (and possibly the week) to scout out this new area and try to land us an apartment. I will try and draw and post while I'm gone! Shouldn't be too hard, as my work space can travel with me (yay laptop and portable tablets!) 

I've also been having a fun time chatting with JakeNova about his latest project, The Legend of Laurel! So we've been chatting about all things Zelda and figuring out his plot-line to make it all work.

And I'm just happy to have a Zelda nerd to talk to. B-)

I'll keep you all posted until then.