http://browse.deviantart.com/journals/?order=5&q=by%3AInertiaK deviantART RSS for in:journals sort:time by:InertiaK en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Thu, 23 May 2013 04:54:56 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/A-DAILY-DEVIATION-333770007 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/A-DAILY-DEVIATION-333770007 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:40:35 PDT A DAILY DEVIATION!!!! ! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 *InertiaK
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Thank you to :iconInfinite705:  for featuring Fall Melody! I'm truly honored and feel rather special today because of it!. Thanks for your support and continued efforts to be appreciative of my art work!

I've left the same features up as before to give people a chance to view them. However my offer still stands for my next feature, if you have three thumbs you'd like to showcase then please, reply or note me and I will feature them fo ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Calling-all-Watchers-and-Friends-333043060 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Calling-all-Watchers-and-Friends-333043060 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:30:53 PDT Calling all Watchers and Friends! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 *InertiaK
Are you new to DA? New to my watchers list? Looking for some exposure? I'll glad help by posting your features on my journal, and keep them up for one week at a time. I offered this in my last journal, but I think it got lost behind the drama of things that were going on at the time.

Primarily I'd be looking for Photomanipulators, but that doesn't mean I won't accept other works either! Even literature! (I'm a poet and a writer ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Anger-Update-and-Features-332558024 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Anger-Update-and-Features-332558024 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:50:00 PDT Anger Update and Features nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 *InertiaK http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Anger-332483460 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Anger-332483460 Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:11:20 PDT Anger.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 *InertiaK
I'm incredibly angry at the moment. I was reading this post - http://my.deviantart.com/messages/#/d5hw1j6 and I became angry.

I never say much. I don't create drama, nor do I want any part of it. I keep to myself for the most part, tossing out on occasion comments and responding to journals. But this post.. this entry made me very upset.

I read it and felt that all of us, as a community were neglected save a few who were mentioned. People talk about cliques and such in the photomanipulation world, and deny it. When right before you, a clique was given. Names offered out -- mentioned pointedly for being as good as they are, for t ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/An-internal-Debate-Username-related-330465401 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/An-internal-Debate-Username-related-330465401 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:01:03 PDT An internal Debate - (Username related) nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 *InertiaK
So, I'm stuck between retiring the name InertiaK, and changing it to either Karen Koski OR to Enchanted Canvas. I'd like my name to be out there and more associated with my art work than InertiaK, but I also want people to know my website ..

What do you think? What would -YOU- do in this situation? Just curious! xD ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Fall-Cleaning-329193245 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Fall-Cleaning-329193245 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:56:52 PDT Fall Cleaning? nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 *InertiaK http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Facebook-Page-326596665 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Facebook-Page-326596665 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:41:13 PDT Facebook Page nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 *InertiaK
So, for my watchers out there, if you would like to add my facebook page to your "likes" if you are interested in updates, blogs from my website, tips and tricks that come along when I have time, I would love to see you there! In exchange leave me your Facebook Pages and I'll like them too!

Facebook Page: https://www.face ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/12-months-more-287267087 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/12-months-more-287267087 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:11:07 PST 12 months more.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 *InertiaK
As a treat, I've extended my membership at DA for another 12 months. This way I don't have to worry about anything for the whole year, especially with an impending move coming up. New house is picked out, offer made and now conditions have to be met, ie - selling my current home.

I can't wai ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Thank-you-Mr-Todd-Paris-283591559 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Thank-you-Mr-Todd-Paris-283591559 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:40:54 PST Thank you Mr. Todd Paris! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 *InertiaK
:iconToddParis: --- Thank you so much. ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/OMG-I-lost-my-membership-283427666 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/OMG-I-lost-my-membership-283427666 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:29:09 PST OMG! I lost my membership :( nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2012-2013 *InertiaK
Now, I have to wait before I can regain such a privilege as my paypal is like a desert, barren and empty. I have work coming in still, but things have been extremely tight. The house is on the market and I'm looking at starting "over" in another part of the province (Ontario), moving about 5 hours east or so, toward Quebec. Its been a long time coming and I hope this change will be a good one, both mentally and emotionally.

I still suffer from depression ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Thank-you-to-all-Dedication-to-you-215511989 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Thank-you-to-all-Dedication-to-you-215511989 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:57:08 PDT Thank you to all!!! Dedication to you! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2011-2013 *InertiaK
It was wonderful to come here and see all the well wishes. Really made my day!  It truly did :)

And to my watchers and friends who brought me such joy, I am dedicating the following piece to you all. A colorful, warm, love -- based on a photo of me (reference). I am happy today and it reflects in my work!

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Thank you again! ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Hello-Confidence-219187720 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Hello-Confidence-219187720 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:03:37 PDT Hello Confidence!?? nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2011-2013 *InertiaK
And yes, that seems rather petty, I know :(   I don't do art for popularity, but it is wonderful to read comments, see the favs and get feedback or critiques. Though I f ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Enchanted-Spring-Sale-220071418 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Enchanted-Spring-Sale-220071418 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:04:27 PDT Enchanted Spring Sale!! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2011-2013 *InertiaK
In honor of the season, I've reduced prices on my background packs, and individual backgrounds. All individual backgrounds on Enchanted Canvas are now just  $1.00. !

All background packs are now just $5.00!

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I've spent a lot of time and effort in to creating something beautiful and hopefully unique enough to compliment your manipulations and art projects. Well worth more than the $1.00. I've given a lot of free backg ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/BEYOND-PISSED-OFF-220614956 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/BEYOND-PISSED-OFF-220614956 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:58:30 PST BEYOND PISSED OFF!!! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2011-2013 *InertiaK
I'm so pissed off! I've spent hours creating, working on it, uploading, posting -- ALL of it and people just go and fuck up a site. WHY!? What does my website have to do with anything?? Why is it important to screw up someone's hard work and effort.

I'm beyond mad -- I'm in tears. I feel violated and picked on - as if I've done something terrible someone has to come into my place, ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Psst-Friends-Watchers-and-Countrymen-222559828 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Psst-Friends-Watchers-and-Countrymen-222559828 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:36:45 PST Psst! Friends, Watchers and Countrymen.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
My recent artwork, The Duchess was entered into a contest with Red Bubble. It is currently in the community voting stage, so if you could be so kind as to click the link below and offer a vote for my work, it would be truly appreciated!

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Click the link and it should take you to the artwork to vote! Please help spread the word. :)

http://www.redbubble.com/groups/redbubble/challenges/27640-corel--new-masters-portrait-challenge-with-painter--11

It is number 66 (out of 360)or others found it at 188.. sorry.! I guess it changes >>>

THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! :) ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Tidbits-224130222 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Tidbits-224130222 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:27:00 PDT Tidbits! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
1. Spent ALL summer pretty much away from everything and everyone. Was FANTASTIC! :)

2. Having my tumor removed November 12th - FINGERS CROSSED! appointment is set and Dr feels they may FINALLY be able to remove it from my back / spine!

4. Totally revamped Enchanted Canvas as a full fledged art and service type, with a little e-store I'm working on! Please check it out when you have the time. My Guestbook is looking SO empty -sniffles- CLICK! ->  Enchanted Canvas

5. Working on quite a few commissions keeping busy, which is great. Joined Guru and Ifreelance to pick up extra work! People like me, they really like me!

6. Dre ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Tidbits-224130232 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Tidbits-224130232 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:23:04 PDT Tidbits! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
1. Spent ALL summer pretty much away from everything and everyone. Was FANTASTIC! :)

2. Having my tumor removed November 12th - FINGERS CROSSED! appointment is set and Dr feels they may FINALLY be able to remove it from my back / spine!

3. Got a facebook fan page - scroll down and click! ->
Enchanted Canvas - Digital Art of Karen Koski | Promote Your Page Too

4. Totally revamped Enchanted Canvas as a full fledged art and service type, with a little e-store I'm working on! Please check it out when you have the time. My Guestbook is looking SO empty -sniffles- CLICK! ->  Enchanted Canvas

5. Working on quite a few commissio ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Absentia-224889652 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Absentia-224889652 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:51:11 PDT Absentia nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
Hey everyone! Sorry it's been so long - I've been MIA, with limited net connection and even mobile, I couldn't update journals or respond to anything. I'm home for a few days, then I'm off again so the next few weeks will be very sporadic for me. I'm doing my best to view your works, but I've over 4,000 deviations to check atm > ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Inspired-Dreams-Enchanted-Canvas-Loooookit-225570889 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Inspired-Dreams-Enchanted-Canvas-Loooookit-225570889 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:52:57 PDT Inspired Dreams - Enchanted Canvas!! Loooookit! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
Yes, it's here and it is official! My little book of art has been published and is ready for purchase! I'm really excited to see my images in print with the ability to share them with you all.

           The Enchanted ...

Let me know what you think! :)

P.S. I'm back from the WOODS! -hugs- :love:

]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Bears-trees-lakes-and-mosquitoes-225754985 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Bears-trees-lakes-and-mosquitoes-225754985 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:57:03 PDT Bears, trees, lakes and mosquitoes! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
Yes, it's time for my annual venture into the bush and nature to find myself again. My yearly sabbatical outdoors to deal with everything Mother Nature has to throw at me. I'm leaving shortly and I'll be gone for about a week!

This means I'll be more far behind than I already am!!!!

Few quick things before I dash.

THANK YOU TO YOU ALLLLLLL ! All of those who wished me a happy birthday, thank you so much for the warm wishes and love! Much appreciated! While getting older isn't necessarily a "fun" thing, it was certainly "loved". I'd also like to make note of :icontart-naived: who also celebrated his birthday just the day befor ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Another-Year-225825159 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Another-Year-225825159 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:02:46 PDT Another Year nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
In retrospect I look back over the last few months and the changes that have gone on in my life. I've had more downs than ups, fought battles I never expected I'd have to do perhaps becoming stronger for it. My art has progressed, yet my emotions and moods seem stagnent. My medication has been changed, yet again and I just got more abnormal test results back after being screened yet again for Cancer.

Things are put into perspective. Somewhat.

Anyhow, I will take this opportunity to thank my watchers, friends and supporters. My art is emotionally fed, even the commissions that I do. It is important to me ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Promising-light-on-the-horizon-226444524 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Promising-light-on-the-horizon-226444524 Tue, 18 May 2010 17:47:57 PDT Promising - light on the horizon? nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
Well, I think I'm moving forward, putting crap and stuff behind me. Unfortunately it has set me back and it angers me because those people didn't deserve the time or energy I gave them. >.< Regardless, thank you to all of you for your comments and support. You have all been my backbone and I can honestly say that in these last few weeks, months where things just seem to go from one bad thing to another, the only joy I did have was coming here, sharing in your art, reading your comments and journals. So thank you, sincerely from the bottom of my heart.

I've got a couple of things on the go, which is good cause my subscripti ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/It-never-ends-226527064 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/It-never-ends-226527064 Thu, 13 May 2010 21:04:06 PDT It never ends nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
Thank you to your comments and such on my previous entry. Please know I've read them all and cherish the support.

Unfortunately I don't think it's possible to hurt any more than I do right now.  It was better when I was numb. I wish I could just turn back time.

]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Truths-226681233 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Truths-226681233 Tue, 04 May 2010 10:55:38 PDT Truths nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
I don't even know where to begin. I truly don't. I'm at a loss in terms of how I do feel, but the situation that had me take time off previously just exploded and honestly, I've seen a side to people I don't care to. People who I thought were friends, who never gave any indication of there ever being anything wrong suddenly turn, leaving me breathless, confused and deeply hurt. Forming judgments of me based on very little without ever even asking me, or bringing any issues they may have had with me, up in person.

Suffice to say, my view on people, granted not all, but the large majority is that most ar ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/A-DD-How-unexpected-226758717 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/A-DD-How-unexpected-226758717 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:18:54 PDT A DD! How unexpected! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
However, thank you SO much for the comments and favs! I came on to DA, looked at my messages and near fell of my chair. I'd ALMOST caught up to what I was behind!

Much much much love and appreciation for :Iconraini-tempest: for the suggestion and to :iconjoannastar: for featuring this: :thumb162091949:

I've read through most of your comments and appreciate the feedback I've received as well as the praise. I'm doing my best to answer each and everyone.

Thanks again, after being gone for a little while and dealing with things that truly had me in a muddle, it's wonderful to come back and be apprec ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Almost-227187033 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Almost-227187033 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:03:41 PDT Almost.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
Slowly getting there though.. I've been doing some Roleplaying in my absence to try and stem my creativity. I literally felt drained with so many things going on. I'm still not back, fully, but will be soon I believe.

I'm sorry for comments and deviations I have missed. I don't think there is anyway possible that I could remotely catch up at this point. ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Project-Manip-Mentor-214220838 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Project-Manip-Mentor-214220838 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:21:35 PST Project Manip Mentor nonadult journals/culture/projects InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then please read further.

I've been blessed to be apart of the DA community for years, reading tutorials, receiving feedback though learning most things on my own as do so many other Artists.. Over time, we all expand in some form (and not just weig ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Manip-Mentor-Coming-Soon-Input-Requested-227885097 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Manip-Mentor-Coming-Soon-Input-Requested-227885097 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:11:25 PST Manip Mentor Coming Soon (Input Requested!) nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
In the spirit of giving back to the community, I have decided to create a group (Yes.. me of all people). This group however is not for showcasing your art, there are plenty Clubs / Groups to do that, instead it will be geared toward learning and improving.

:iconManip-Mentor:  (Opening soon!)

I will take five new students a month (probably starting on the 15th to the 15th etc) who are at the beginner to intermediate level and have a desire to improve and learn more in terms of photo manipulation and digital mixed media. These students will have themed art to create each week, and will then be subjected (oh, the hor ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Nasty-Little-Beasties-227899439 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Nasty-Little-Beasties-227899439 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:09:34 PST Nasty Little Beasties.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
Yes, the nasty thought beasties are back. I've been in a slump the last few days - weeks. My life is just incomprehensible at times. People that were suppose to help, bailed and I'm left running around like a chicken with my head cut of, while battling the urgent need to just stay in bed and away from everything and everyone. I'm fighting it, but it can be draining to say the least and when I'm full of self doubt I just seem to wallow no matter what I do.

I've uploaded a few art images to different clubs, one in particular where your piece gets voted on on being the best for the day etc. The Club itself is great.. I have no i ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/What-s-New-228191110 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/What-s-New-228191110 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:14:17 PST What's New? nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
Happy Valentines Day to you all. Spread the :heart::love: I'm not a big fan of this "holiday" obviously it's over done, way to commercial which I can't really tolerate. Beyond that, I guess where I am in life, losses I've had I'm just not in a hugely celebrating "love" mood. Meh.. it's just another day right?

In the news, I've received some news that one of my images was chosen to be the cover of a history / mythology course book and pamphlet! I'm incredibly excited as the exposure alone shall be wonderful. It was an amazing boost to my confidence to say the least. I'm not going in to detail in to which image just yet as I ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Session-one-Diagnosis-Complete-228390108 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Session-one-Diagnosis-Complete-228390108 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:02:19 PST Session one - Diagnosis Complete nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
I've not been around for a couple of days. I finally had my first appointment (six month's later) with a full fledged Shrink. I want to talk about it as I do believe it would help others but I'm still not ready to put it on paper. At least I don't think I am. Bottom line is, beyond the stupid tumor in my back and other things that have occurred in my life I'm experiencing a Major Depressive Episode, Melancholic Depression - and beyond that, I've got Chronic Dysthymia - which is a milder, low grade depression. This I've had all my life and due to the fact I didn't recognize the symptoms and such - It's been left untreated, thus the situat ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/A-chapter-228459192 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/A-chapter-228459192 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:18:12 PST A chapter nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
Essentially this is just that. Another chapter. We all have them. Our lives follow one to the next in some fashion. We live, we breath, we experience and another day goes by.

As it currently stands I am in a place where I long to cry. Long to reach out. Long to see, feel and experience. But I feel so far apart from it all. Like an outsider looking in. A square in a myriad of circles. Maybe it is the late hour. Maybe it is just my stupid brain. Maybe it is what I've read and seen, heard and felt - regardless of the reason, it truly, simply, just is.

I strive to be positive in things as much as I can. But it is a battle. I'll nev ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Slacker-228910326 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Slacker-228910326 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:51:55 PST Slacker! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2010-2013 *InertiaK
I am a slacker.. I've fallen behind with things here on DA and trying to play catch up is nigh imposssible! Please forgive me for not getting to some of your Deviations from the last week.. as well as comments and such. I'm doing my best, but it's a sinking ship.

Aside from spending the holidays with guests and more, the New Year started out with a viral infection >. ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/I-survived-and-art-sites-question-229105533 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/I-survived-and-art-sites-question-229105533 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:20:38 PST I survived.! and art sites question nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday thus far. Christmas was nice. Pleasant overall. I was lucky enough to acquire a new 23inch lcd monitor, which is incredibly sweet, as well as 4mb of ram for my computer which now brings me to 8mb in total. It's the max I can go on this computer, and it seems to make a difference. Overall, I managed to make it through without too many tears, I attempted to remain positive the entire time, which isn't always so easy.

Other than that, I've decided to pay more focus on my art, in hopes of taking it further, professionally. How I will do this, I've yet to discover but I do want to ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/T-is-the-Season-229258357 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/T-is-the-Season-229258357 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:52:54 PST T'is the Season nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
I hope you ALL have a wonderful Holiday Season. I wish you all happiness, peace, strength and perseverance in following your Path. I am truly honored, and sincerely flattered by your support, caring and understanding. This has been a long year. But it has been one where I've learned much. And maybe, just maybe become a little stronger than I was before.

:heart::hug::santa::xmas::snowing: ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Friends-and-Watchers-229317422 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Friends-and-Watchers-229317422 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:43:58 PST Friends and Watchers.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
I won't beg. ....

But I will ask sweetly. -Bats her soft lashes as she peers towards you all with her azure blue hues, her lips in a sweet, gentle, beguiling smile-

Just a small, incey winecy FAVOR.  Click the thumbnail below and if you find it worthy enough, please fav? Pretttty please? :please::+favlove:

Don't feel obliged too, however. If you don't feel it is good - then simply bypass this entry!! Only honest genuine favs are encouraged!

:thumb145692855:

:love:

PS - pass the message along! Heh heh.. :whisper:

PPS - The dates for favs are from the 16th to the 22nd of this Month.

PPPS - A fav for a fav! If ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Lions-and-tigers-and-bears-Oh-MY-229339983 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Lions-and-tigers-and-bears-Oh-MY-229339983 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:24:56 PST Lions and tigers and bears, Oh MY! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
But I am getting backed up and behind on things! Since I had the Norwalk Virus (evil, vile, vicious fiend), I fell behind in EVERYTHING, including things here on DA. Just when I think I got caught up.. BHAM! another bazillion things to catch up on. I'm only just getting back to normal (well, as norm as -I- can be O.o ) but I'm panicking at the fact I've got tons of messages and deviations to go thru. I shall endeavor to do my best!

On top of that.. I've got an image in mind. A piece of art I've been wanting to do for a LONG time. I finally decided that I was going to attempt it and of course, I can't find the right stock, ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Bah-humbug-229396864 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Bah-humbug-229396864 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:29:18 PST Bah..humbug!! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
Stomach flu officially SUCKS.

]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Groups-and-Me-229462484 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Groups-and-Me-229462484 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:29:44 PST Groups and Me nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
I am starting to feel that the whole group idea just isn't in the cards for me. I thought I could do it, but overall - I find I am getting more anxious than anything else. Nothing against any of the groups out there, for some people it can be great I am sure - but for me.. I kinda have a bad taste in my mouth and get the over all feeling of cliques and such. Not something I enjoy feeling or experiencing to say the least. While I understand and respect rules and such, I also appreciate the fact that no one is -better- than anyone else. I mean, sure, we have varied skills and levels or not, sure we have different abilities but I find that ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/A-bit-embarrassed-229483553 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/A-bit-embarrassed-229483553 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:28:41 PST A bit embarrassed.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK I must confess, I'm a wee bit embarrassed over my last journal entry >.< - I didn't want to come across sounding whiny but it does seem that way to me after I re-read it. I guess we can all get caught up in the "favs, comments etc" thing from time to time. I'm so hard on myself, I guess in a way I was viewing it as acceptance from others. Like a confidence boost, which is needed for everyone, on occasion. That being said - I did mention in that entry that I would rather have a few solid watcher who take the time to truly understand my work, rather than just click. Not that I'm against the whole Fav and Run.. Not at all, there are ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Ho-hum-not-so-good-229509019 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Ho-hum-not-so-good-229509019 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:46:25 PST Ho hum.. not so good :( nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK You can all be thankful for the fact that I've no more useful stock to be uploaded. At least until I get the courage to venture outside in to the cold depths of Winter and brave the snow.. then, maybe I'll have more. I do have a ton of photos elsewhere on another computer that is now collecting cobwebs back in the distant halls of my humble abode. I just cannot be arsed to get to them.

That being said, last few days haven't been good. I've been highly critic-able about what art I have done. Hating most of it, then flailing when I see that even others agree when I don't get the favs. (Yes, entirely irrational, I know. Stupid and ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/10-bits-about-ME-229615902 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/10-bits-about-ME-229615902 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:29:16 PST 10 bits about ME nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK I uploaded some more stock.. again, sorry for the influx of images in your inbox. Some of these are slightly older images and were shot at a lower resolution but hopefully they'll be of use to someone out there :)

I went through my gallery earlier to day and deleted about 50 of my older works stemming back about four years O.o. It was interesting to see how my style has changed and adapted over the years. I have the images on my website, so they are safe, but I no longer felt they were necessary to have here.

Just for the heck of it, I figured I'd post a few little tidbits about myself. A lot of you as my ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/My-HUMBLEST-of-Apologies-to-my-Watchers-229649478 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/My-HUMBLEST-of-Apologies-to-my-Watchers-229649478 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:38:05 PST My HUMBLEST of Apologies to my Watchers..! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK I must first start of by apologizing to ALL my watchers for inundating their Deviation Notifcation with bombardments of photographs. I've got a few images I'm uploading for stock use and there is NO way around you getting notified. I wish they had a button that states "SHOW OTHERS OR NOT" ha... when you are uploading. That would be sweet, but unfortunately there isn't. I have limited it to ten however (which I know is already alot!). This will only be for the next few days or so cause I have limited resources (thank goodness eh?).

Secondly, THANK YOU SO MUCH for reading my tutorials and enjoying them! (Unless you ar ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/My-First-Tutorial-Gulps-229726855 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/My-First-Tutorial-Gulps-229726855 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:56:03 PST My First Tutorial - Gulps! nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK First, thank you SO very much to those who answered my last entry with regards to stock. I will more than likely end up just adding a folder to my gallery and putting items in there. I barely have the time to check this account, let alone another! I'm also working on some background images that hopefully I will have for all you wonderful artists who would like to use them. All in good time.

Right now, I'm sweating bullets of nerves, due to the fact I put up a tutorial. I'm very hard on myself and I'm worried its ultimately crappy and you'll all see how much of a failing artist I am >.< -- its one reason ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Stuff-Stock-and-Questions-O-o-229771620 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Stuff-Stock-and-Questions-O-o-229771620 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:53:02 PST Stuff - Stock and Questions O.o nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK I was going through a bunch of files on my computer of some photographs I had taken over the last couple of years. They may be useful (or not!) as stock to some artists so I was thinking of uploading them. Now, the question I have is - Stock Account? Should I make a separate account for it, OR will you be okay if I inundate your Deviations folder with a bunch of photos? It would prolly just be one large update (too bad you can't upload multiple files at a time!). Anyhow, thoughts, comments?

Another thing I was wondering also, speaking of Stock - is when I see artists making backgrounds and then uploading them as stock f ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Is-that-a-LIGHT-I-see-229836919 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Is-that-a-LIGHT-I-see-229836919 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:32:55 PST Is that a LIGHT I see? nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
Anyhow, I had another Doctor's appointment  yesterday in which I burst into tears while explaining the stress and anxiety he put me thru the last month and his reply "Don't worry so much. See, it all works out." I ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/SCREAM-229881177 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/SCREAM-229881177 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:02:59 PST SCREAM.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
October and November have been HORRIBLE. Now, due to the Doctor delaying my Insurance payments the bank told me  today that I can't do an extension in my mortgage and therefore my mortgage has gone delinquent. On top of that, they are concerned that this will be a re-occurring issue and have closed of my line of credit, which I didn't use but had for emergencies. I've NEVER been late. NEVER missed a payment EVER until this mess happened. The Insurance chq is in the mail, and I should get it tomorrow and the form my Doctor sent is good for at least the next four to six months.

I cannot believe the anxiety I am feeling. I'm in tears at ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Strange-dreams-in-the-night-229948852 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Strange-dreams-in-the-night-229948852 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:34:02 PST Strange dreams in the night.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
Essentially, I was dating a male who was from Portugal, but I cannot remember his name. I do know he was busy all the time, but we managed to spend some time together. I heard from my parents that they were going to travel to the UK on vacation and had booked me a seat on the flight. I got to the plane and suc ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/That-nasty-creature-229990763 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/That-nasty-creature-229990763 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:30:40 PST That nasty creature... nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
Meh - life is hard lately. Beyond medical tests and more, my Wonderful Dr. took four months to write a letter hence causing my insurance money to stop. I'm not at work yet, ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Tired-but-230388244 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Tired-but-230388244 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:47:20 PDT Tired.. but nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
Nothing to see here. :) ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Trying-always-trying-231281354 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Trying-always-trying-231281354 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:08:28 PDT Trying.. always trying.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
I'm struggling so hard to keep some semblance of normalcy in my life. My expectations of others is way to high and I know this. Fact is though, I consistently get let down because of it. Not in any way their fault, but all completely mine. My social interaction skills lack to the point where I should prob ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Time-is-fleeting-231337562 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Time-is-fleeting-231337562 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:21:13 PDT Time is fleeting.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
I am still off work. Still plodding away with life. My Doctors are still being their usual knobbish way, and still taking medications and other things. Sessions are few ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Still-in-absentia-232086843 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Still-in-absentia-232086843 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:21:52 PDT Still in absentia.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
I do hope you are all doing well. Go hug someone today - and always ensure you tell someone you care for, that you do. You never know when it will be too late. ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Absence-232320648 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Absence-232320648 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:57:35 PDT Absence.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Misgivings-and-apologies-232499523 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Misgivings-and-apologies-232499523 Tue, 26 May 2009 05:27:36 PDT Misgivings and apologies nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
It was very recently brought to my attention that I have been lacking in my Deviant Duties. And before I go any further, I would like to say that I am not angry or upset, in fact I'm very glad the person was honest with me. It allowed me to see something that I wasn't seeing, or have been blind to due to my own selfish reasons.

First of all I have to say that I am truly a very shy person in-real-life. (Beyond the computer, and well, even on the computer). Not only am I shy, I am also dealing with anxiety, among other things that have hindered me on many levels in terms of social "action". Even on such as place as Deviant Ar ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Updates-232508017 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Updates-232508017 Mon, 25 May 2009 18:58:08 PDT Updates.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
Update - Well, I officially feel as if I suck. I guess my art isn't that good, or interesting to say the least. I dunno.. do you ever feel like you did something good only to find out that in all actuality it just wasn't good enough? I don't want to sound like a loser or as if I'm whining, but I've just totally been deflated. I should know better not to, but heh.. hard not to take things personally. I try to be different in terms of what I create, but it just seems that at times, stepping out of the box isn't acceptable or good enough. Maybe I should just conform..

Blah heh.. Sorry, but I'm just really disappointed in myself right ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/T-is-the-Season-dedication-and-a-question-232691314 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/T-is-the-Season-dedication-and-a-question-232691314 Mon, 11 May 2009 18:49:49 PDT T'is the Season, dedication and a question.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
Regardless, I'm plugging away. I'm working on my website, which the domain has changed to transientmuse.com. The former website I had has mysteriously gone offline and the hosting company appears to be MIA >.< So, I shall start again and get working on it.

Anyhow, my nose is running like a leaky tap and I've had no voice for two days - seriously, I sound like a thirteen year old male going thru puberty O.o ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Puppy-Love-232963581 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Puppy-Love-232963581 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:35:31 PDT Puppy Love nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
Darby has integrated herself into my life considerably well. In fact as I type this, she is currently laying on my lap, with her head nuzzled in my arm. She's now 9 weeks old, and is twice the size from when I first brought her home! It won't be much longer to where I can't carry her anymore. Though I believe she's going to be an "oversized" lap dog.

She is learning well. She comes when called, sits, shakes a paw and sleeps well at night. We've gone to the vets and had our first shots and everyone fell in love with her heh. I take her for walks and people stop in their cars as they pass by and say "HEY! It's Marley!" (From the M ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Intuos4-233118226 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Intuos4-233118226 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:44:32 PDT Intuos4 .. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
I'm already in love.

And I desperately wanted to post something positive for a change. This doesn't mean my heart is mended, or I'm not upset at situations but, I treated myself to a gift and I am very happy with it thus far. So.. yeah. :D

Thank you to all for your comments and support. I cannot say it enough. :hug::heart: ]]> http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Mother-Nature-233131205 http://inertiak.deviantart.com/journal/Mother-Nature-233131205 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:08:42 PDT Mother Nature.. nonadult journals/personal InertiaK http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/inertiak.jpg?2 Copyright 2009-2013 *InertiaK
It is one reason I look to "her" as the ultimate power, for not only does she hold in her hands the power to destroy, the power to give life or the power to end it, she also has the power to take away that which is most.

And so to Mother Nature I bow, for it is her blessing I feel broken-hearted. It is her blessing I feel empty and lost for my dearest friend has had no word from those he loves and cherishes and in turn cannot be who and what he truly wants. It is because of Mother Nature I have lost a friend for now and ]]>