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 As everyone who watches me has probably noticed, I've been really lacking being around here. Sorry. I've been so busy doing other things I really haven't put much effort into my art. So some might be wondering, what have I been doing? Well, working my day job mostly, but I've been dabbling in digital painting when I get the chance and also traditional painting. I've also gotten into glass etching. But the one big thing I've done with my life, that has been a recent development, is become an author. After working on my book series for 5 years, the first book is finally up for purchase. This book contains characters I was starting to share in my drawing so letting you guys know about it was a bit subtle but in the making.

For those interested in checking it out here's a bit about it. The series is called Experimental Heart and the first book is Experimental Heart: Pieces. The series is a science fantasy set in a near future world still trying to hold onto old customs and beliefs in gods that is on the brink of war. It's set in the point of view of a human war experiment fugitive named Eira who, after facing death, is saved by an unlikely rescuer, a dragon shapeshifter. The two team up, along with her fellow comrades, to fight against the tyrannical rule that created her and is the major threat in the impending war.


Experimental Heart: Pieces is currently out on Nook and Kindle. Kobo is working on publishing this in e-book format as well. I am still debating on Google play's book store and Apple's iBook store for various reason so as of right now they do not sell my book. A hardcover version is planned to be available but right now I do not have an estimated time when that will happen.

If you're interested in purchasing or even checking out the first book check the links below. I will also be posting my facebook author page for those who would like to keep tabs on any updates or possible book meets I might attend in the future. Once the website I have is up and running I'll share that as well but it's a bit of a mess right now.

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Kobo: N/A



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I can't seem to keep life from interfering. I finally come back and it takes me away. We'll see what happens now. I've had more time to draw so I've been doing that on the weekends. My main focus though, when I'm not at work, is my novel. I started this thing back in 2009 as a spin-off of a school assignment because I couldn't let the characters go after the assignment was over. Then it escalated from there. I've submitted a few concepts on here of some of the characters in the book series I've been working on, but most are old at this point I guess XD. The first book is finally nearing an end and a start to publication. It's just going through another edit and searching for a cover designer. I'll let you guys know more about it when time get's closer.

Miss everyone!

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Well it's been some time since I've shown my face around here. Sorry about that guys. Most of you have probably forgotten I exist but I'd expect that. I've been just so busy between graduating college, working full time, finding a place to live, and working on getting a book published, I haven't had much time for this place. Plus the constant threat of art theft is always something that is on my mind when I'm here. But I've decided to give this place a try again.

I'm working on some things that I'm planning to post. Most of it isn't recent (within the last 4 months) because I haven't had time to draw and I lost my place of living due to many issues that were uncontrollable so my parents let me stay with them until I can get back in the saddle. Unfortunately that means the space I have isn't ideal for me to draw. Why is this? Because I got a new Cintique tablet and have gotten so used to using it that it's hard for me to go back to pencil and paper. So what I have will be mostly old stuff until things get better.

I hope everyone is doing well and would like to catch up on what I've missed in my long absence.

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Well hi everyone! Long time so see? :XD: Well I'm here and I'm not here. I haven't forgotten about this place, I've just... grown apart from it. The community here isn't the same from when I first joined 4 or so years ago (when I had my old account I abandoned) and I don't feel my work is protected like it should be. I did upload a drawing but if I feel that my work isn't going to be protect any time soon I'll probably take it down and leave. Sorry to those who actually are still around to see my work. It's just hard to keep your rights to things you create these days and although I love showing people my work I just can't stand the stress of worry.

Also Commissions are closed for now. I don't have the time to work on any and I'm behind on one I'm supposed to be working on now. If I come back to this place I'll let you guys known when they'll be open again for those interested.

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So...Yeah... After almost 3 long months of waiting I finally have internet again! Yay! Except now I work a full time job and am working on my novel 24-7 so free time to draw is very limited and I also have a lot to catch up on here XD. I missed a lot of people on here and hopefully I'll be able to jump on and chat and whatnot, along with find time to post new work and finally finish old work that my job has put me off from.  I have chosen to stay here thanks to a new feature I noticed the DA team implemented so I'm really happy about that so any new art I make will come up here.


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Hey guys!

I'm here and there and no really around DA due to the Vaca. and school starting back up. I'm planning on being here more but looking at what is in store for me in school it doesn't look all that likely. I have a few pictures I'm working on but they're at a stop because I haven't put my programs on my new computer yet (yes I fail :XD:) so I'll get around to working on those when I can. I'm also working on some previous images I've submitted and editing them so they look better (only one or two images so I won't be flooding you all with updates).

No one asked for a holiday commission so I won't be working on those :XD: I don't blame anyone for not wanting one. I popped it up at a bad time and I know I don't have as many people interested in my work as I use to (not that I mind. I still make art regardless cause I love it). I will have another sale in a month or two, depending on how the work load at school goes. If the load is too big I'll have it later and it will last for a while.

I hope everyone's holiday was wonderful and full with love and joy!

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Ok guys, I think I've beaten my slump a little it so you'll be seeing more art in the future....hopefully :XD: I have a request to work on and a book cover for a client but otherwise I have some free time for you guys. And this means I'm going to do something different for once. While I'm not going to give out free art, I'm going to take commission. And not any type of commissions. Most of my prices will be Half off.

GASP!

Yep. I know it's the holiday and I'd love to give out free art but I'm so strapped for cash (when am I not >.<) that I'm forced to be slightly mean. Everything but Chibis and Backgrounds is 50% off.

I'll be accepting Sale commission up until DECEMBER 25th. After that they will go back to regular price. It is short because I'll need time to finish the commissions before school starts back up in January.

I have finals this week so if you ask for a commission and pay for it, I might not be able to get to it until this weekend. If you need the commission by a certain time tell me in advance. If the time is unreasonable I will let you know.

All commission must be paid for before I begin working on them!

Note me if you'd like to talk about a commission.

To see prices follow the commission link at the top of this journal
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