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"Mamma-chan! World's most popular mascot!" Or so he thought. After leaving Japan to visit Anthrocon, Mamma (from Sanma to Mamma) thought everybody would recognize him! This isn't so, as most fursuiters and cosplayers had no idea. So, Mamma had to do something drastic, in front of a stage of thousands of people!"

oh. my. gosh. i am just dying from how precious this is. Its a little sad in a funny way that Mamma-Chan didn't get the same reception that Sardyuon did but at the same time he's obviously popular enough already in Japan that I don't feel too bad haha. This is I'm sure the very first time that Japan has reported on American furry fandom, they've reported on the japanese furry conventions in the past but we all know that online translators always muddle those up. Whats amazing and exciting about this is that it's subtitled. I'm sorry, I'm just quite happy, furry just went global, pretty legitimately.

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I randomly found out about this through yahoo news while searching for furry media, I guess its an up and coming fursuit doc but they don't seem to be very good at publicity since I hadn't heard about it at all.

Heres the link to the fund raising page: http://www.indiegogo.com/ProductionFur?c=home

And heres the video about it 

also i have nothing to do with this, its not me pimping a personal project, its me wanting to find out what the heck this is so I can properly signal boost it :3

For the first time on printed paper, Keenspot will soon be releasing TwoKinds as a pair of full-color graphic novels in trade paperback.  This Ursa Major Award-winning on-line comic is written and illustrated by Thom Fischbach. “After waking up without any memory of his past, the lone mage Trace finds himself in the company of Flora, a girl from a bestial species known as the Keidran. Along with a reluctant Basitin warrior named Keith, they journey in search of a place to call their own. But with war between the races brewing, love conflicts with loyalty.” Volume 1 includes a special 5-page epilogue that was not printed on line. Though the release has been pushed back a few times, both Volume 1 and Volume 2 are currently set to hit the shelves this October. You can order them both at the Mile High Comics web site.

image c. 2012 by Thomas Fischbach

Hello Papabear, 

I am writing to you because I feel I have no one to turn to. I have been hacked down so much that I have no self-confidence whatsoever about anything.

I have been learning how to draw furry for about 2 years now and after loosing my job in a shop last month I have had to sell my artwork to try and make ends meat (aka money).

Even one of my famous (in the furry random) friends has been trying to help me. Sadly, people only wanted my work to get cheap work of them as they would offer something up like a sketch or something like that, which cut my confidence down even more, so most of the time the people who get the work off me don't even comment as if the work is just some shit to be flushed down the loo. 

I have lost all trust in my artwork, even when my husband says, "Yes, it looks good," these days I can tell he doesn't really find it good, he just doesn't want to make me upset, which hurts me even more than no one will tell me the truth.

I have always failed things in my life, been laughed at, bullied, even lost every job I have ever gotten and artwork was the only thing that used to make me happy, but of late it's just sent me deeper and deeper into depression to the point my hubby’s work scalpels are looking very inviting. 

I don't know if I should just give up or carry on. I don't want to put my friends down after all the help they have given me.

Do you have any advice for a furry going down the sinkhole? 

Love from Ru

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Dear Ru,

Although I am not an artist, I am an author of fiction and can empathize with an artist’s feelings of self-doubt. So, just to see what you were talking about, I found your FA page (note to readers: she asked me not to share it) and checked out your work. (By the way, you need to post there that you are taking commissions).

Since you are too close to your own work, obviously, and don’t trust your mate’s word (“you have to say you like it because you’re my mate” syndrome), here is an objective opinion. Ru, Papabear thinks your work is quite good and you have talent. I think you should continue to pursue your art, not only because you are good at it, but because you enjoy it. Furthermore, the more you draw, the better you will inevitably become. 

As for furries not paying much for your art or not commenting on it enough, I have heard this complaint from many many other artists in the fandom of varying skill, so you are not alone there. Many artists get a bit ticked off if they don’t get lots of compliments. It’s really nothing personal from the furries; it is just laziness or lack of consideration, I guess, but you shouldn’t necessarily take it as a reflection of your skills.

Some of your depression, too, is from your job loss, which might be causing some feedback difficulties, by which I mean the more you suffer setbacks, the more depressed and negative you become, which then results in more setbacks because people see your negativity and self-doubt, which makes it less likely that you will be hired for other jobs.

What you obviously need is to get your self-confidence back. First, rededicate yourself to your art. You have only been at it for two years and already are quite good. Double your efforts and you will be amazing in another two years—always remembering, though, that you are doing this for the joy of drawing, not for plaudits and money. If that is your main motivation, the commissions will come because your art will command more respect.

Second, get back on the job hunt. Try to network and get job referrals from friends, relatives, and former colleagues, as this is always more effective than hunting through the want ads. Combine this with a regimen of esteem-building exercises (see http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/10-ways-to-instantly-build-self-confidence/) to boost your morale.

Your self-worth is predicated on your own viewpoint. Do not allow others to define you and what you should be. The best judge of you is you. You are a worthwhile person and a good artist, Ru. Keep forging ahead on your art!

Hugs,

Papabear 

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My awesome BF is a furry, but I am not. We discussed it, and he's totally not pushy or angry about my asking about it. We had a really nice discussion about it, and I want to do something to show that I'm interested in this. He has a really expensive costume (It's the blue furry thing with red shoes. I forgot the name...), and while I don't have the money to go all out and buy such an expensive costume (Nor do I really have the desire), I WOULD like to go a bit out of my way to do something for him; what can I buy for less than $50 that I can wear to show my boyfriend that care about him and his interests?

Sorry, I'm still really new to this whole subculture, but I'm really happily surprised with what I'm finding. Thanks for your help :)

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Black Mesa was released, and we get to talk about it.  Join Wolfin, Spenser, Crimson_X, and his bird in discussions about the source release, game remakes, and other interesting facts.

Mentioned in this show:

• Black Mesa Source Site
• Steam

Hosts: Wolfin, Spenser, Crimson_X
Podcast image by Dunechaser.

Daily Show: September 20, 2012 - Black Mesa was released, and we get to talk about it.  Join Wolfin, Spenser, Crimson_X, and his bird in discussions about the source release, game remakes, and other interesting facts. - Mentioned in this show: Black Mesa Source Site Steam -

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