http://browse.deviantart.com/journals/?order=5&q=by%3ALeopreston deviantART RSS for in:journals sort:time by:Leopreston en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:37:40 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Updates-2013-370986491 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Updates-2013-370986491 Sat, 11 May 2013 07:17:01 PDT Updates - 2013 nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
The long and short of it is that this account is currently under construction. I won't be posting regularly again until I feel happy with how this place looks and functions, and right now I've allowed it to become far too cluttered (or at least that's how it feels). Sometimes you've just got to get out the virtual broom and duster and have a good go!

My previous journal entry pretty much covers the reasoning behind my current state of unrest: http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Announcement-2012-307559717

I can't say for sure when I'll have this place sorted by, but you can follow the updates below if you're interested (or if ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Announcement-2012-307559717 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Announcement-2012-307559717 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:41:23 PDT Announcement - 2012 nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2012-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Ok, some of you may have seen this coming (or not), but either way, here goes. I am, as of this moment, putting my DA account into a state of 'hibernation'. What does this mean exactly? Well, firstly, it doesn't mean that I'm closing my account or leaving (over my dead body!) Basically, all it means is that I won't be actively posting here (art or journals) until I've sorted out other more pressing affairs that have arisen in my life.

It's probably become painfully apparent that I haven't been uploading new submissions in a long while and that my presence here has been limited. To cut a long story short, for some time now I've felt ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Birthday-Thank-You-307162575 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Birthday-Thank-You-307162575 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:01:45 PDT Birthday Thank You! nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2012-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Hey everyone, I just wanted to pass on my heartfelt appreciation for all the lovely birthday messages yesterday. I honestly thought I wouldn't receive any this year because, well, you know, I've not been around much. But, it's truly wonderful to find that people took some time out to send me cakes and llamas (I sent you all one back as a thank you gift) and that I was even remembered in the first place. God knows I don't deserve it, so thank you so, so much! Also, Sean and Jim... the Sweeney pieces you guys have done are amazing. I love them! :)

Much :love: and :hug:!

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Where I'm posting random bits of goodness, still: htt ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/DA-April-Fool-s-Pranks-Vs-Professionalism-293547397 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/DA-April-Fool-s-Pranks-Vs-Professionalism-293547397 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:28:47 PDT DA April Fool's Pranks Vs. Professionalism... ? nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2012-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston This has the dreaded potential to open up a whole new can of worms (or an old one... perhaps), so I'll just state in advance that I'm not out to cause any trouble (including the apocalypse, mayhem in the streets, cause cars to turn into jelly, old ladies to faint or dogs and cats to start living together). I'm merely looking for open-minded opinions in the spirit of debate. :)

Remember: life is too goddamn short!

Now, I personally look forward to April Fool's Day, not only because it's the blessed fun-day of every office trickster, class clown and life-long jester, but also because I want to see what DA will do next. However, eve ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/To-those-who-owe-me-a-trade-piece-289595207 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/To-those-who-owe-me-a-trade-piece-289595207 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:29:58 PST To those who owe me a trade piece... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2012-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Recently, :devAltalamatox: posted an admirable journal entry http://altalamatox.deviantart.com/journal/To-People-I-Have-Trades-or-Whatever-With-285514072? on the subject of trades. As I myself know several people who owe a trade piece from oh so long ago, and because I'm working towards a complete revamp involving a total clean slate, I asked if I could relay the entry here (as it was something I've wanted to do for a long time now too):

"To People I Have Trades or Whatever With

I release you guys from your halves.

I personally get physically ill when I've owed someone something for a long time but can't get around to it for what ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Has-your-art-been-posted-without-permission-289133465 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Has-your-art-been-posted-without-permission-289133465 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:44:32 PST Has your art been posted without permission?* nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2012-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston *Sigh* Here we go again. Recently, :devPuppeteerz: kindly brought to my attention a site called www.e621.net (a wonderfully grandma-friendly website full of pornographic anthropomorphic artwork... lovely!), which had, most boldly, taken my work and slapped it up in a make-shift gallery. As I care very much for both my online reputation as an artist and the work itself, I have tackled the issue head on and am currently demanding that they remove the offending post/page. However, I notice that there are other familiar artworks on there and have contacted those artists to warn them. Having said this, I can't do this for everybody, so ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Noooooooo-288777106 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Noooooooo-288777106 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:36:26 PST Noooooooo!!! nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2012-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Guess what?...

February has now been and gone... and I'm still snowed under with work! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! So much for the 'February refresh' I was hoping for. In fact, this year has not started well at all... *yuuungh!*

Watch this space. :[

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You know it's where all the 'cool kids' hang out these days (and the questionable, random, laughing loons such as moi!): http://leopreston.tumblr.com/
]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/2012-The-Year-Ahead-278364125 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/2012-The-Year-Ahead-278364125 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:59:40 PST 2012 - The Year Ahead nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2012-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Trust me to leave it a good week or so before posting a New Year's well wishes entry! What a great start to the year that is (uh-huh)! Well, regardless, I certainly hope everyone enjoyed Christmas to the full and that the start of 2012 has been a good one for you! :la:

As for me, as usual I always go by the amount of work I have on my plate and this year (like the last) is another 'February refresh'. By that I mean that I still have older work I didn't quite manage to complete in time (for one reason or another), and so it overlaps into January. Having said this, however, this year I am cutting off commissions at the start of Febr ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Thank-You-New-Watchers-Daily-Deviation-268314035 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Thank-You-New-Watchers-Daily-Deviation-268314035 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:23:03 PST Thank You New Watchers + Daily Deviation nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2011-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Boy, has it been a crazy week! It all started on Tuesday when the insanely talented Donna :devtavington: received a Daily Deviation (about time m'dear!) for this beautifully crafted piece:

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This, in turn, caused some people to check out my page too (a kind of unintentional over-spill effect?). On top of that though, the very next day I found out that Whistle Smoke had also been selected as a Daily Deviation, which was just insane! I still insist to Donna that some of her fantastic luck must have transferred over to me! :)

In reflection, it's somewhat sad to look at Whistle Smoke now, as it was created 'way back ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/London-MCM-EXPO-Aftermath-267341398 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/London-MCM-EXPO-Aftermath-267341398 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:05:02 PDT London MCM EXPO - Aftermath nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2011-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Wow, I came back from EXPO on Monday and I'm only just starting to feel like things are back to normal! Being the first convention I've ever attended, it was a bit of a shock to the system but a pleasant one at that. I came back with a swimming head full of ideas, inspiration and the compelling desire to attend again next year. This was also the first time I had worn a 'loud' costume in public too and I think I can now say that the challenge was met and that I passed with flying colours! And damn, was it addictive! So many folks wanted our photo and I'm already plotting my next 'eccentric masquerade'.

In short, my friend :devfan-f ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/London-MCM-EXPO-Oct-2011-262534925 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/London-MCM-EXPO-Oct-2011-262534925 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 10:19:46 PDT London MCM EXPO - Oct 2011 nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2011-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Sooo, who's going? Who will be packaging up and selling all their awesome creativity at a table and who will be dancing and prancing around the venue (in or out of costume)? Heh heh heh. :D

As I've mentioned previously, my friend and I will be attending London MCM EXPO this year (29th to the 30th of October) http://www.londonexpo.com/ and I thought I'd give the heads up to see if anyone here will also be going. Let me know if you'll have a table as we'll make the effort to seek you out and say hello. Other than that, we'll probably be hard to bump into on the Saturday looking like 'normies' infiltrating the regular crowd, but then ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Freebooter-s-Book-Launch-257912625 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Freebooter-s-Book-Launch-257912625 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 11:50:17 PDT Freebooter's Book Launch nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2011-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston My, oh my, long time no write! Damn, it probably looks like I've forgotten all about this place, but the truth is I've just been incredibly busy. In fact, again, I'm trying to get a bunch of things done on my task list before the year ends and so far so good. *Sigh* Uuurgh, I'm so sorry for not being around (at all), but hopefully, with a clean slate, I'll be back at the start of next year feeling focused on my own stuff again. Until then, all work and no play...

*Erhem*, anyway, I digress. The actual point of this post is to let anyone who may be interested know that the official launch for Tim Loge's new children's book 'Freeboo ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Tumbling-Over-To-Tumblr-217919326 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Tumbling-Over-To-Tumblr-217919326 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 10:56:05 PDT Tumbling Over To Tumblr nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2011-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston You may or may not remember, quite some time ago now, a journal entry in which I said I wanted a place to act as a kind of 'daily creative blog'; ultimately a dumping ground for any small sketches I happen to do and have no other place for etc...

Well, for a time I revived my old Livejournal account to do just that, but after a few posts came to realise that Livejournal just didn't have the tools to make posting quick and easy (having to remember and write your own code for images etc... is a pain), at least not for me anyway. Also, it felt a little outdated, so I was once again on the lookout for a new blogging site, but with a m ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Big-Birthday-Thank-You-218110412 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Big-Birthday-Thank-You-218110412 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:54:00 PDT Big Birthday Thank You! nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2011-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston I'm a few days late in posting this entry, but hopefully I can be forgiven with it having been so hectic during the week. I really just wanted to say thank you to everyone for the birthday messages and for all the llamas too! I spent my actual birthday at work, so it cheered me up to check my messages and find so many lovely well wishes. I must also thank :devcharlothiena: for sending me my first slice of DA birthday cake (looks so good I wish it were real so I could eat it!) As my birthday fell on a Tuesday, I celebrated it early, over the previous bank holiday weekend, with a trip to the cinema and a lovely meal out at a favourit ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/When-A-Man-Is-Tired-Of-London-218779693 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/When-A-Man-Is-Tired-Of-London-218779693 Sun, 15 May 2011 07:23:20 PDT When A Man Is Tired Of London... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2011-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
"...He is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." - Samuel Johnson

I both love and hate that quote; hate it because it is still relevant to the place today and says much of the attitude toward it, yet love it, because London and all it's hidden beauty off from the beaten track, still manages to keep a grip on a small piece of my heart.

So, over Easter (a while ago now, I know, but this is worth sharing), Bryan :devlupinator: decided to pay a visit and I proposed that we go to London so that I could show him the side of it that I found most inspiring (the hidden gems, the architecture etc...). We went to ma ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/DA-Seniorisms-219573452 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/DA-Seniorisms-219573452 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:18:18 PDT DA Seniorisms... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2011-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Well, I'm super slow in my response to this, but I was made a senior member of DA on Friday. At first, I thought that meant that I was now some kind of 'oldie' and became excited over the idea that I may have a brand spanking new walking cane bestowed upon me (for whacking the young whippersnappers), and gain a free bus pass (super useful for getting around... here, there... and everywhere), but then I realised, to my dismay, that 26 years in Earth alive time and 4 years of making people's eyes bleed with artistic whoopsies hardly amounted to that (amazingly) much sought after tick.

Actually, what it really means is that, once aga ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/DA-s-April-Fool-s-Day-Antics-219786112 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/DA-s-April-Fool-s-Day-Antics-219786112 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:52:22 PDT DA's April Fool's Day Antics... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2011-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Hee hee hee, ok, so I've come to expect some kooky goings on around here when it comes to April Fool's Day, because it's now some kind of DA tradition, but I must say I wasn't expecting this! XD

Has anyone else noticed the little 'trollface' popping up here, there and everywhere? The first time I spotted it was when I was at work, checking the latest deviations in my inbox. The trollface appeared for only a few seconds, floating up from one of the thumbnails and I don't think I've laughed so much in ages! Of course, I tried to explain to my colleagues and the darn thing didn't appear again for a long time, leaving me in a real foo ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/To-Extol-An-Artistic-Voice-220120750 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/To-Extol-An-Artistic-Voice-220120750 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:59:34 PDT To Extol An Artistic Voice... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2011-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston *Psst!* Come here, I want to share something with you... no, not some kind of sneeze-inducing illness (oh you!), but a journal post by :devlennan: on the subject of attitudes toward our work and the way in which it is viewed here on DeviantART. I think that Cindy has made a good point in her observations and I wanted to note it here myself, because I was reminded of what I said in my last journal entry.

To recap, I mentioned that, for the past few months that I've not submitted any artwork here, I've noticed a drop in interest on my profile (a kind of experiment on my part). This, in turn, changed my attitude toward how I go about ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Time-Marches-Ever-Onward-220828285 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Time-Marches-Ever-Onward-220828285 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:59:50 PST Time Marches Ever Onward... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2011-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Wow, well that's saying something. I've taken so long to update this journal (with actual words instead of my disturbing Muro doodles), that I didn't notice DA had developed the journal entry field to look like an 'as you see it is how it is' preview. It looks and works so much better now! ;)

Well, this entry could be classed as yet another feeble update... and the story is pretty much the same. Work still takes up a hell of a lot of my time (not that I'm complaining as my colleagues keep me pleasantly amused!) and the commute is still pretty hefty going (I am however, entitled to grumble about traffic). Away from this, I'm not su ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/DeviantART-Muro-Drawings-221458351 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/DeviantART-Muro-Drawings-221458351 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:51:57 PST DeviantART Muro Drawings nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2011-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Have you been ambushed by a new breed of insanity today? :D

God help us all... I don't think I can keep my scribbling hand under control for much longer! UuuuAAARGH!!!

Ha ha ha, no, I'm sorry, I realise that this post is incredibly silly, but just looking back over my old Muro drawings makes me laugh! I'm terrible (and perhaps terrifying too)! XD
]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Livestreaming-Updates-ENDED-222164499 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Livestreaming-Updates-ENDED-222164499 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 13:50:43 PST Livestreaming Updates - ENDED! nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2011-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Session 3 - Sat 1st Jan
*Edit: Heh, and there we go. One long eye-bleed with a mini break between comes to an end! :D

Here's another wave in your direction folks. I'll be streaming again in about 10 minutes. I probably won't be painting for too long this time (although I may or may not break this into two sessions tonight as I'm pretty keen) and it'll be the last time I stream the painting process for this particular piece (because yeah baby! I'm nearing the end!). :D Feel free to join me at: http://www.livestream.com/flyonleoprestonswall

Overview
I'll be aiming to finish off the Gwynplaine portrait.

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Session 2 - Wed 2 ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/2011-The-Year-Ahead-222382134 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/2011-The-Year-Ahead-222382134 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:37:27 PST 2011 - The Year Ahead nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Hey everyone, long time no write! I'm sooo sorry, hopefully my posting this entry will offer some smidge of proof that I am still alive (and not some spooky ghost haunting DA just for kicks)! :fear:

The truth is (as always), I've been kept busy and this time of year is especially hectic for all of us with Christmas only around the corner. Actually, I can't use the 'busy' excuse to explain absolutely everything, as I have also been taking a break from everything artistic (save for what I do in my job). The reason for this is that I've had it in mind for a while now to update my whole desk setup with a new widescreen Mac (to save my ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Oh-dear-223549012 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Oh-dear-223549012 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:32:19 PDT Oh dear... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Woe is the day when you can't write an open and honest entry in your own journal, for the result being an insult to those who just don't want to hear it! Hmm, not that I really give a damn anyway. *pft! What I will say though, is that there are worse troubles out to sea.

Well, just a few things, because I'm trying to get out of the terrible habit of leaving this journal gathering cobwebs...

A wonderful friend and fellow artist is currently offering commissions. Kat :devfoxenawolf: is quite talented in whatever she turns her hand to and is offering both regular commissions and her lovely little keyring charms. Her work is well wor ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Fish-fingers-of-fatigue-223961590 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Fish-fingers-of-fatigue-223961590 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 12:52:48 PDT Fish fingers of fatigue... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston For lack of a better, more intelligent title, I revert back to the obscure, taking the subjects of my entry and twisting them together to make a delicate pesto that tastes rather nice... but doesn't sound nice.

Yesss, I have perhaps lost my marbles... again. Ha ha ha, but long time no update! Wow, I really am a jerk aren't I? My apologies, but in my defense, all I can really say is that I've been really, really busy... and astonishingly so. I've been kept occupied with one thing after another over the past few months, and if I'm completely honest, this is a year that I shall always look back on with a fixated glare of 'have a happ ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/10-Sketch-Marathon-PROGRESS-225792573 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/10-Sketch-Marathon-PROGRESS-225792573 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 07:00:31 PDT $10 Sketch Marathon - PROGRESS nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Final Update:

The list for $10 sketches is CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who expressed an interest.

*Sigh* Where do I start? I'm really sorry to have to notify everyone here of the following and that is that I've had to cancel the remaining sketches on the list. The reason for this is that I simply don't have the time to complete these anymore now that I'm in full time employment and battling against my arch-enemy, the dreaded fatigue! I'm not in the habit of giving up a challenge and certainly not when it comes to commissions, but these take some time to get right and I wouldn't want to disappoint anyone with a lousy piece of ar ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Oh-and-by-the-way-225290956 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Oh-and-by-the-way-225290956 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:06:10 PDT Oh, and by the way... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston To answer the question, no, my re-using Livejournal does NOT mean that I'm giving up on DeviantArt! I have far too much fun here!

You can't get rid of me that easily. Aha... aha ha... MUHAHAHAHAHAAA!!! *erhem* Now, show me the money. :D

Hmm, time for another dose of loopy-juice I think... my reality meds aren't working.

]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/I-m-back-on-Livejournal-225328548 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/I-m-back-on-Livejournal-225328548 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:17:32 PDT I'm back on Livejournal... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston I've been thinking about my online presence lately and it's come to my attention that I just don't update enough. There are several reasons for this, mainly to do with life offline just taking over, but on the other hand, it's also down to the way I've come to regard DeviantArt.

I have always maintained that this particular gallery be for the best of my work. Although my posts are often casual, DeviantArt, for me, mainly serves as a showcase for the professional pieces that make up the bulk of my illustrative portfolio.

With this in mind, what I'd really like is a place where I can make casual, quick posts on an everyday basis, s ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Another-overdue-update-225742414 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Another-overdue-update-225742414 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:31:14 PDT Another overdue update... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
*Sigh* My updates here are becoming so very few and far between that it's a wonder any of you have stuck around to witness my random flailing. I seem to be spending more and more time away from the internet these days. It's hard to shake off being a workaholic! Despite this, I really should write a new entry now that I have a spare moment...

First thing on the agenda then is to say a big thank you to those who remembered my birthday. I figured I'd just keep it to myself this year but was still sent well wishes and some lovely gift art. Thank you guys! You know you really do put me to shame because I'm terrible with birthdays myself ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Aether-d-Animaux-Vol-I-225816357 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Aether-d-Animaux-Vol-I-225816357 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:17:02 PDT Aether d'Animaux Vol I nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Aaaand here's another publication plug! Plug, plug, plug! (It's all I do these days!) XD

As I know that a few pieces of mine are featured in this volume and those of fellow artists, I'll post all the relevant links here. Aether is something that has been in the works for some time, so it's great to finally see it published!

Crossposted from :devKrossBreeder: and :devSwandog:! :)

Aether d'Animaux is a collection (and a chunky one at that) of anthropomorphic themed artwork. There just aren't enough publications like this around, so if you're interested in adding it to your collection be sure to check out the following...

To order ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Testing-CSS-226734707 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Testing-CSS-226734707 Sat, 01 May 2010 07:22:15 PDT Testing CSS... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston Just testing a little CSS... badly done CSS at that. Um... you might want to move along. There's nothing to see here! :O

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec fermentum nisi at enim ultricies semper. Integer rhoncus varius justo. Sed elementum, lorem adipiscing egestas dapibus, dui leo mattis eros, elementum posuere quam nisi commodo orci. Vivamus et erat nisi. Mauris pellentesque gravida cursus. Aliquam erat volutpat. Suspendisse aliquet mauris ac mi eleifend ornare. Praesent pharetra lorem et orci sagittis sodales. Sed dictum justo leo. Nam a erat enim. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing e ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Jack-in-the-box-disposition-226890544 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Jack-in-the-box-disposition-226890544 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:39:23 PDT Jack in the box disposition... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
On a different note, thank you to everyone who participated in my poll that posed the question of what species I h ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Periodic-absence-227275964 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Periodic-absence-227275964 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 08:27:52 PDT Periodic absence... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
No, this does not mean that I'm going to disappear completely! It's just that, I feel I need a break (from the Internet as a whole) and I find that I'm much more productive when I limit myself in this way. It helps me to re-focus rather than drift around (which I've been doing a lot of recently).

This also means that I can concentrate on the long list of 'to dos' that I've allowed to grow over the past few months; things I owe people or need to wipe off my slate. ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/April-Fool-s-Day-on-DA-227375023 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/April-Fool-s-Day-on-DA-227375023 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:17:32 PDT April Fool's Day on DA nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Team minibus mind misconception! Thank you for all the... llamas... by the way. Apparently I've had so many thrown at me that I've been upgraded to a super llama... whatever that means.

Team soluble sonorous soprano! And on the subject of utter idiocy, I guess now I'm presented with the perfect opportunity to share something random that two of my work colleagues have produced (recorded while drivin ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Katmomma-s-The-Tortoise-and-the-Hare-227505601 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Katmomma-s-The-Tortoise-and-the-Hare-227505601 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:00:06 PDT Katmomma's The Tortoise and the Hare... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Well, just a quick entry in the form of a little plug for the lovely (and astonishingly talented) Marilyn :devkatmomma:...

She's now taking pre-orders for her illustrated book The Tortoise and the Hare, something that she's been painstakingly working on for some time and that has now come to fruition.

If you're interested in finding out more and indeed in ordering, please skip on over to her journal here: http://katmomma.deviantart.com/journal/31108828/

Also, copies of the Anthro Art Anthology are still for ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Guess-what-227637593 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Guess-what-227637593 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:37:39 PDT Guess what... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Again, I'm so sorry to all those who waited for what seemed like an eternity for a reply! With the introduction of groups to DA (so many extra submissions every day) and changes to the message settings, well, I just became overloaded. On top of that, I've been keeping away from the Internet for a while, so my messages just kept piling up.

In all honesty, I've been keeping away from the Internet in an effort to pull myself out of a total 'blank'. I've been feeling completely burned out for various ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/The-Anthro-Art-Anthology-227801627 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/The-Anthro-Art-Anthology-227801627 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:08:16 PST The Anthro Art Anthology nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Organised by the wonderful :iconLadySerpent:, the 'Anthro Art Anthology' (enthusiastically referred to as the 'AAA') is a new published collection of artwork from many fantastic artists here on DeviantART, as well as FurAffinity and other places around the Internet.

The AAA features over 100 full colour pages of anthropomorphic artwork along with artist's bios. As a hardcover volume, this is truly a spectacular colle ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Slow-as-mo-227960794 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Slow-as-mo-227960794 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:32:43 PST Slow as mo... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
January and February have both been pretty tiresome months, but I'm positive that things will get back to normal again soon. Again, thank you for all the comments, faves and watches! I still say that watching me is like watching paint dry, but, well, I'm honoured. :)

Another update soon... ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Thank-you-for-the-DD-228203639 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Thank-you-for-the-DD-228203639 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:54:15 PST Thank you for the DD! nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
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I'm not a fan of Valentine's Day (I call it Hallmark Day), but I know that a lot of people do celebrate it whole-heartedly with their loved one and that this piece is quite appropriate for this date.

Also, thank you to everyone who has posted a comment, faved that piece and added me to their watch list. I feel I don't thank people enough for the support I get here, so please know that I appreciate your stopping by very much and I hope that you continue to enjoy the works that are posted here for a long time to come. :) ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Extended-hiatus-228396593 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Extended-hiatus-228396593 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:28:49 PST Extended hiatus... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2010-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
On a positive note, I started the year well on the art front (although I've still yet to go back to the sketches), and January was spent working on several different projects. Unfortunately though, as with most aspects of life, there must be a balance and I had to endure some upset both at wor ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Last-journal-entry-of-2009-229047222 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Last-journal-entry-of-2009-229047222 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:51:30 PST Last journal entry of 2009... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
*Erhem* Secondly, I hope you all had a wonderful and most festive Christmas and I'm wishing you all the best for the New year! I hope you all have your New Year's resolution (or rather resolutions) at the ready. Personally, I'm a bit disappointed in myself as I don't feel that I kept my resolutions from last year, one of which was to create artwork that counts (I completely buggered that one with the whole art-block thing). So, once again, I'm going to add that one to my list and try to stick with it this time, especially as I'm aiming to work on the first few introductory p ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Two-new-prints-available-229471631 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Two-new-prints-available-229471631 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:24:59 PST Two new prints available... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Regardless, 'Beware the Demon Barber' and 'To Die For' are now available to grace your walls (and scare your family members). :D Check them out!

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*EDT: Testing new layout... ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Bear-with-me-229563001 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Bear-with-me-229563001 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:19:46 PST Bear with me... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Thankfully though, I've been feeling the artistic vibe once more, after spending months just stari ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Artists-currently-open-for-commissions-229820558 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Artists-currently-open-for-commissions-229820558 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:08:01 PST Artists currently open for commissions... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
The first is Sean :icontomcat52897: who is an absolute wizard when it comes to comic styled digital character art. It's the humour in his work that gets me and I love his character designs. Anyway, I could go on forever so... please check out his page if you're interested in a sketch or a full colour piece (and be sure to check out his comic Same Apt too!)

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The second is Bryan :iconlupinator:. His works are painstakingly detailed and he is a sketch maste ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Spooky-links-and-info-for-sketch-commissioners-229930634 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Spooky-links-and-info-for-sketch-commissioners-229930634 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:29:56 PST Spooky links and info for sketch commissioners... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Anyway, I was going to share links to spooky videos, but I'll do this now instead. Be sure to watch them ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Self-Promotion-Month-230142229 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Self-Promotion-Month-230142229 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:03:18 PDT Self Promotion Month nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
I practically stole this (like a gleeful pirate with brightly coloured pantaloons) from :devkatmomma:, who in turn nabbed it from :devMoonbeam13:.

October is Self Promotion Month! With that in mind I'm encouraging you to post a DeviantART journal on your profile that serves as an artistic bio or a statement of purpose. You should totally do it too!

Who are you?
My name is Leona Preston, I'm 25 years young (take that Peter Pan), an Honours Graduate and currently working as a full time, in-studio Graphic Designer specialising in Illustration. I was born in London, lived in Germany and Kenya and eventually ca ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Patch-Together-230231094 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Patch-Together-230231094 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:45:29 PDT Patch Together nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
It seems a lot of people are fed-up with the amount of 'sparkledog' designs being submitted there. Just to clarify, 'sparkledog' seems to apply to wolf-ish characters with bright colours and most people have a beef with the fact that these look more like personal fursonas and badly thought out. Now, I can understand that every artist has to start somewhere (heck, when I first started out on the Internet scene, my first few pieces of artwork left much to be desired), but I must agree ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/My-god-I-think-I-m-alive-230350434 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/My-god-I-think-I-m-alive-230350434 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:31:06 PDT My god... I think... I'm alive!!! nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Just a general update then; the last week or so has been a busy time. My workplace moved premises to an old Georgian building in the middle of town (rather than on the outskirts... it's a much more inspiring place), which meant a lot of stuff being taken from here to there. In fact, a lot of work-related things have been keeping me rather distracted, but hopefully now that the dust has settled in the new place, I'll be able to focus clearly once more. The good thing now, is that I can go back to hiding out in all the quai ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Still-chugging-along-230855583 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Still-chugging-along-230855583 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:50:54 PDT Still chugging along... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
On the subject of the recent polls, you might be thinking 'what is all this?', 'what does she want to do this for?' etc... Well, the reason being I've been feeling a little drained lately, w ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Extended-Hiatus-231078089 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Extended-Hiatus-231078089 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:34:35 PDT Extended Hiatus nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Also, yes, I know my website is down and I apologise for the inconvenience. I decided to cancel the hosting with my current provider as they had upped their prices considerably. The site really needs a re-design anyway, but just so you know I'm in the middle of sorting that out. ;) ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Hiatus-and-Les-Mis-231193340 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Hiatus-and-Les-Mis-231193340 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:08:30 PDT Hiatus and Les Mis... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
There are two hilario ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/At-least-you-re-getting-your-work-seen-231274810 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/At-least-you-re-getting-your-work-seen-231274810 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:53:24 PDT 'At least you're getting your work seen' nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Personally, I think that there's no such thing as 'bad promotion' and that getting your work seen by others is good because it may bring new leads. However, what should be questioned is just how you go about promoting your own work, how you allow others to use it and the general hoo-ha concerning the value of your skills.

In short, what the following tells us is that we should all ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Gangs-of-New-York-online-231296100 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Gangs-of-New-York-online-231296100 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:04:45 PDT Gangs of New York online! nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
WARNING: This film contains violence, gore, bad language, racism, nudity/sex and an overload of facial hair (everything you'd expect from rowdy 19th century New Yorkers!) Obviously, viewer discretion is advised.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWaxzcbbr1w (look at the links to the side for the next part). ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Making-use-of-the-time-231391286 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Making-use-of-the-time-231391286 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:26:47 PDT Making use of the time... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Once again, thank you for all the faves and watches (and also for the dance off votes), and the gift art! You're all mad for giving me the attention, but just so ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Office-Dance-Off-2009-Vote-231509817 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Office-Dance-Off-2009-Vote-231509817 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:32:55 PDT Office Dance Off 2009... Vote! nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Last year, my work colleagues and I partook in a little 'office dance off' and set up an online vote. It was so successful that it looks like it has now become an annual event, much to my dismay (as I can't dance to save my life). As I mentioned the first time around, I generally like to keep work and DA separate from each other (for my sanity, among other reasons), but as we're big on the whole online social media scene anyway, I caved for a second time and am once again asking everyone here if they'd like to vote.

So, here goes... last year I asked everyone to 'vote for meee!!!', but this ended up feel ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/A-note-on-RBW-231666515 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/A-note-on-RBW-231666515 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:22:28 PDT A note on RBW...* nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Having said this though, I am still keen to experience this con and am hoping to go next year instead. That would be much less of a rush and I'd at least have a decent amount of time to produce art for the dealers room, create banners and save for the various expenses that go hand in hand with such a thing.

Now, after having bored you with that most borin ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/A-few-things-231780588 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/A-few-things-231780588 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:59:28 PDT A few things... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Secondly, I want to apologise once again for my continued wishy-washy presence here. I know I'm not posting as often as I used to and yet people still continue to add me to their watch lists and add art to their faves. As always I'm very appreciative of this. Sadly, I just don't have the free time any ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Here-s-to-a-music-legend-231844442 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Here-s-to-a-music-legend-231844442 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:41:50 PDT Here's to a music legend... nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Up until this moment, the moment when Michael Jackson's daughter Paris sobbed those heart-wrenching words to a world full of people mourning his death and celebrating his life, I had managed to hold back my own tears for the man. Well, no longer. I feel so, so sorry for his children. So, so sorry! :(

I know that his name has been repeated over and over since the day he died and that you've all probably had enough of this whole affair by now, but I just wanted to take a moment to express how I feel (an ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Number-22-PUNCH-Street-231907577 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Number-22-PUNCH-Street-231907577 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:12:52 PDT Number 22 *PUNCH* Street! nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCIwlOVYUzw

Ha ha ha ha! So the madness continues...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av3VT2N1BtA&feature=related (There's no sound, but I can tell that Pavarotti's beard is having an argument with the Wicked Witch of the West). ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/O-O-232063246 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/O-O-232063246 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:06:33 PDT O_O nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Ha ha ha. =p ]]> http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Tagged-GRRAAAH-232173892 http://leopreston.deviantart.com/journal/Tagged-GRRAAAH-232173892 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:48:22 PDT Tagged... GRRAAAH!!! nonadult journals/personal Leopreston http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/e/leopreston.jpg?8 Copyright 2009-2013 `Leopreston @leonapreston
Come on, how long has the Post 8 Things About Yourself tag been running now? Eh? Far too long in my opinion! AH HATE EET! XD Heh heh heh.

So, instead of giving in to the usual two and eight, I've decided to rebel against this here common tag of the utterly common by posting my own brand of sheer co ]]>