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Some of my new custom furry Minecraft skins :)
An Overture of Art [Wisdom to Fellow Furry Artists]
Here is the text to a journal I submitted over on Fur Affinity. There are certain mantras that I often find myself revisiting when I'm creating art. I've decided to make a working list of advice and suggestions for myself and the artists around me. I consider myself a life-long student of art. I am constantly striving to expand and improve! I don't think anyone ever really stops learning. I would love any input or advice you may have to share with me.
So gather around me, my friends. This is my gift to you. I hope you feel inspired to go out and create something!
?.Everyone starts somewhere. I think this is the most basic advice I have to budding artists. Often times we can get discouraged instead of inspired by looking at more experienced creators, but never forget that they began their journey with the first step, just like everyone else.
?.The best way to improve is to make changes. I cannot remember where I first heard this phrase, but I have regarded it as one of the most important things to remember, not just in terms of art but in terms of anything you apply yourself to. Do not be afraid of change.
?.The most difficult part of any assignment is to begin. I have got to say that I've always found that the hardest part of any task is to begin. This is in regards to making my own fursuit, as well as difficult school assignments. I was so afraid of attempting a costume it for so long, but once I actually started working, things were not so difficult.
?.Do not be afraid to start over. Do not be afraid to scrap a sketch/project if you are not pleased with it. If you did it one time, you can do it again, and probably even better. I also experienced this when I burnt a clay sculpture in the oven. I was so upset and frustrated that my work was all gone.. so I sculpted the same character again the very next day. The second sculpture came out even more beautifully than I had originally imagined, because I already made a draft of it with the first attempt. I am very happy to that experience.
?.Sometimes it is easier to take away than to add. I think that this phrase may be more pertaining to an individual's own style of making art. I've found that I personally have greater success with my work when I can messily create something and then meticulously clean it up. For me, I need something in front of me before I can shape it into what I wish to create. Perhaps this method will work well for you too!
?.Take opportunities to challenge yourself. This is truly one of the reasons I do so many raffles. Not knowing what character you are going to draw provides an opportunity for challenge! Taking chances with what you're asked to do will open you as an artist and stretch what you can create. Don't put constraints on your work, allow yourself to branch out and experiment.
?.If a particular part of a project appears difficult, move on and come back to it later. If you're feeling frustrated with the way a part of your work appears, change to a different and easier portion and come back to the spot later. I find myself doing this a lot. It keeps stress from building, and often times you'll work your way back to the trouble spot only to find it's much easier now!
?.Some of the best work is freely given. Sometimes, creating something as a gift can produce some of the best results. I think this is because it's the happiness of presenting a gift of a friend that is driving you, not money to pay your rent, buy food, ect. I also feel that this is a mentally refreshing thing to do. I highly suggest it, if you can afford to create free art.
?.If it looks good from far away, it will look good up close. Zoom out often to better evaluate your piece as a whole. Zoom out further to see it as a thumbnail. Another tip is to invert your image to check it for inconsistencies. Looking at your work from different angles and perspectives can really help you spot out corrections and get an idea of what needs improving.
?.Set yourself up for success. Before you sit down to create, have something to eat, use the restroom, ect. Put on something pleasant to listen to. I've found that different music can reflect in your work. For instance, if I want plenty of energy in a piece, I'll listen to electro swing. If I want something more serene, I'd recommend gentle nature sounds.
That is all I have for now. This is a working list and will be expanded on and amended. Feel free to share and enjoy! Renashe Tradewind
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He Doesn't Want to Go to College, So What Are His Options?
I just recently turned seventeen, and I'll be a senior in high school in a matter of months, and I'm a bit ruffled over where I want my future to go. I've given thought to the matter and I generally don't like many activities/hobbies, so at this point, I'm skeptical of how useful a college degree will be considering that I don't know what degree I'd get and the cost of college, despite the increase in income it allows. I've given quite a bit of thought into joining the military, but I'm not sure if that's a viable means of earning a living. I know I can deal with the stress and strain that training will encompass, but I don't want to commit myself to something and then have nothing to fall back upon.
Sorry if this letter is rambling any; I have a problem with that. I hope I've given sufficient information for advice, and if not, then I'd be happy to answer any questions.
Thank you,
Ciner
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Dear Ciner,
There is a lot of pressure on young people to get a college education. As you noted, people with degrees usually make more money than those with only a high school diploma or less. However, it has always been this bear’s belief that a college education (at least, a four-year or higher degree) is not for everyone. As you mention, there is the alternative of the military, but that certainly is not for everyone, either.
The good news is there are a lot of careers you can get into without going to college that earn you a decent income. Here is an excellent list about them: http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/07/25/50-jobs-over-50000-without-a-degree-part-1/. It includes everything from dog walker to construction-related industries to computers and writing professions. Also, there are a lot of things you can do with a 2-year degree. The U.S. actually has an outstanding community college system. Here are some high-paying jobs with a two-year degree: http://career-advice.monster.com/salary-benefits/salary-information/100k-jobs-two-year-degree/article.aspx and here http://www.forbes.com/sites/moneywisewomen/2012/01/23/highest-paying-2-year-degree-jobs-in-the-us/.
So what you need to do is find something in which you have an interest. You noted you “generally don't like many activities/hobbies,” but that doesn’t mean you have no interest in anything, I hope. If you have absolutely no interest in doing anything in your life, then I cannot help you. But if you can find just one or two things that appeal to you, that is workable. Better yet, if you can find something you love and can find a career in, then you will never work a day in your life because work will be like play. If I could, for instance, earn a living writing this column, I would be one happy bear.
Don’t be pressured by adults or peers to do something for the money. That will just make your life sad—and is, unfortunately, what happens to most people in this world. Find your passion first, then make it a career.
Good luck!
Papabear
Doodle of my fursona being adorable (I'm big on the straight edge hardcore community)
Commissioned my first badge while I was at FWA, it just came in the mail and I've never been so happy. Thank you Elk Dragon!!!! He's perfect! <3
After Coming Out to His Straight Friend, Communication Has Collapsed
Webcomic: Poppy O'Possum by Morbi
I noticed this comic hadn't been posted yet to this subreddit! I've been reading it for about a month now and I'm really liking it, it has a nice artstyle and fun characters!
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Inside the bizarre, wonderful world of Furries Looks like we're in the news again, this time in a bit of a positive light.
What would you consider a reasonable cost for this?
Not to repost (I posted this piece when I finished it), but I am planning to start selling ref sheets similer to this piece in art style : : http://www.furaffinity.net/full/13191485/
I had a set price (cheap but I'd get more commissions) but my mate says to raise it, so I am asking what you would all consider a standard price in comparison to other / popular artists for a ref sheet in this style?
My options are a simple ref (one pose one closeup like face or eyes or something), general ref (two poses, one front one back, and two closeups), and an advanced ref (a general ref plus extra per pose / closeup). The writing would come with all (age, gender, personality, details...)
What would you say for each type / per extra pose or closeup.
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FC-162 Sexy Nightmares - A guest visit from a local fur and some usual crazy news to get things back on track after last episode's UK invasion.
A guest visit from a local fur and some usual crazy news to get things back on track after last episode’s UK invasion.
Video below was recorded from our live RTMP video stream and uploaded to YouTube by a fan who is unaffiliated to XBN. Thanks Saucy Fox!
Watch Video News:- Investigating the oft-misunderstood furry fandom
- How Inbreeding Screws Up Your Genes!
- New Zealand Pub Serves Shots of Apple-Flavored Horse Semen
- Putin Banned From ‘Mighty Taco’ Restaurant
- We, Monsters [Adjective][Species]
- Cute animals that are illegal to own.
- Cute animals you CAN OWN!
- Notre Dame Student Broke Into Massage Parlor And Gorges On Hot Pockets
- Florida man gets trapped in bathroom during failed panty raid
- Nekoni – “love you, your show and all your rants”
- C00nT0ne – “”Weird People””
- Xeon – “Blue fox how long is you dick”
- Cobalt_Wolf – “general questions of therianthropy”
- AJ – “unusual depression from an otherwise happy canine”
FC-162 Sexy Nightmares - A guest visit from a local fur and some usual crazy news to get things back on track after last episode's UK invasion.
A guest visit from a local fur and some usual crazy news to get things back on track after last episode’s UK invasion.
Video below was recorded from our live RTMP video stream and uploaded to YouTube by a fan who is unaffiliated to XBN. Thanks Saucy Fox!
Watch Video News:- Investigating the oft-misunderstood furry fandom
- How Inbreeding Screws Up Your Genes!
- New Zealand Pub Serves Shots of Apple-Flavored Horse Semen
- Putin Banned From ‘Mighty Taco’ Restaurant
- We, Monsters [Adjective][Species]
- Cute animals that are illegal to own.
- Cute animals you CAN OWN!
- Notre Dame Student Broke Into Massage Parlor And Gorges On Hot Pockets
- Florida man gets trapped in bathroom during failed panty raid
- Nekoni – “love you, your show and all your rants”
- C00nT0ne – “”Weird People””
- Xeon – “Blue fox how long is you dick”
- Cobalt_Wolf – “general questions of therianthropy”
- AJ – “unusual depression from an otherwise happy canine”
FC-162 Sexy Nightmares - A guest visit from a local fur and some usual crazy news to get things back on track after last episode's UK invasion.
A guest visit from a local fur and some usual crazy news to get things back on track after last episode’s UK invasion.
Video below was recorded from our live RTMP video stream and uploaded to YouTube by a fan who is unaffiliated to XBN. Thanks Saucy Fox!
Watch Video News:- Investigating the oft-misunderstood furry fandom
- How Inbreeding Screws Up Your Genes!
- New Zealand Pub Serves Shots of Apple-Flavored Horse Semen
- Putin Banned From ‘Mighty Taco’ Restaurant
- We, Monsters [Adjective][Species]
- Cute animals that are illegal to own.
- Cute animals you CAN OWN!
- Notre Dame Student Broke Into Massage Parlor And Gorges On Hot Pockets
- Florida man gets trapped in bathroom during failed panty raid
- Nekoni – “love you, your show and all your rants”
- C00nT0ne – “”Weird People””
- Xeon – “Blue fox how long is you dick”
- Cobalt_Wolf – “general questions of therianthropy”
- AJ – “unusual depression from an otherwise happy canine”
FC-162 Sexy Nightmares - A guest visit from a local fur and some usual crazy news to get things back on track after last episode's UK invasion.
A guest visit from a local fur and some usual crazy news to get things back on track after last episode’s UK invasion.
Video below was recorded from our live RTMP video stream and uploaded to YouTube by a fan who is unaffiliated to XBN. Thanks Saucy Fox!
Watch Video News:- Investigating the oft-misunderstood furry fandom
- How Inbreeding Screws Up Your Genes!
- New Zealand Pub Serves Shots of Apple-Flavored Horse Semen
- Putin Banned From ‘Mighty Taco’ Restaurant
- We, Monsters [Adjective][Species]
- Cute animals that are illegal to own.
- Cute animals you CAN OWN!
- Notre Dame Student Broke Into Massage Parlor And Gorges On Hot Pockets
- Florida man gets trapped in bathroom during failed panty raid
- Nekoni – “love you, your show and all your rants”
- C00nT0ne – “”Weird People””
- Xeon – “Blue fox how long is you dick”
- Cobalt_Wolf – “general questions of therianthropy”
- AJ – “unusual depression from an otherwise happy canine”
Add a Dash of Childish Delight
With the help of Marvel Comics, Disney is bringing a fan-favorite character back — in his own steam-punk comic book adventure! “This summer, journey into the exciting depths of your own imagination in Figment #1, the new Disney Kingdoms series created by the unique collaboration between Marvel and Walt Disney Imagineering. This five-issue series, created by rising star writer Jim Zub (Skullkickers), fan-favorite artist Filipe Andrade (Captain Marvel) and blockbuster cover artist John Tyler Christopher, weaves an all-new steam-punk fantasy adventure that reveals the never-before-told origin of the inventor known as Dreamfinder and his trusty dragon companion!” Said dragon is Figment, if you didn’t know! Find out more at Inside the Magic, and look for this full-color miniseries starting in June.
image c. 2014 Marvel Comics
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Good comics?
I just read original life and better days by jay Naylor. I thought the story was great. But is there any other good webcomics that have a great story to tell? I don't care if its nsfw or not.
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