http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:Lycrael&section=today deviantART RSS for by:Lycrael en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:59:17 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/25415792/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/25415792/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:55:44 PDT
Added one new completed deviation, the title screen image to ICRaB.
Added three new WIPs, which show up in my scraps; two personal drawings (which ended up being mildly angst-driven, and while that may be appropriate and understandable, it is sort of funny) and Nigel fanart.

Kind of bouncing from idea to idea, but I've been disciplined enough not to keep it down to three WIPs (which may actually become four soon but that's not so bad).
I'm still a little concerned about posting Te Rin art, but I'll be drawing a lot of her anyway so we'll see. For a little while I'll just be cleaning up my gallery and adding new descriptions.

Personal updates: The world exploded. Then I put it back together. Then it exploded again. So I decided to just epic trek through the rubble because that works too. Lots of good times (no sarcasm).

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/24914138/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/24914138/ Sat, 23 May 2009 20:35:34 PDT I'll leave them up for the helluvit, but just disregard old journals. I deleted all old messages for the sake of avoiding being overwhelmed, so if I owe you a comment or a thanks for faving or subscribing, sorry. I just don't want to come in already with a thousand things to do.

I'm mostly on for the sake of Reginald and Boris, but I'm sure my own work will show up soon enough. Later, y'all.

(Oh, btw, for those who aren't able to keep up with my life outside of this I'm officially graduated from high school and am currently single, as I have been since October 5th. I've decided to go into menswear design, but I will continue to write and draw because... I'm crazy and want to have six different types of careers? Or something. I got a laptop. I met a bunch of people. I might get a D in Calc and lose academic honors because the latter half of this year kicked my ass and I never did my homework. I got my hair cut, now I'm growing it back out because I got tired of short hair, and I felt like a part of me only did it as a knee-jerk reaction to the breakup. Though, it did look smashing. I've taken up a new drawing style that I intend to keep and evolve. I've been convinced to also write poetry along with fiction because apparently I'm just that cool. I lost a lot of friends for stupid-ass reasons, but I gained just as many back in a few weeks time, and I'm pretty cozy. FTW.)

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/18819175/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/18819175/ Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:22:11 PDT I think I'd like to comb through and edit my content a little bit more. Delete things from scraps, move deviations to scraps, that kind of thing. I probably won't entirely delete any deviations, it will probably be just scraps.

But, I'd like some opinions.
I'll inevitably do much, much more tweaking, especially as I begin submitting things that are similarish. At least not as crazy and mismatched as the current stock in my gallery is.
Here's the first steps:

1. Delete " Rei Lawyer Doodles 'n' Notes" from Scraps.
2. Delete "Picture of Innocence - LA" from Scraps.
3. Delete "Rei-Shipping Third Party" from Scraps.
4. Delete "Poking Fun At ZachZach" from Scraps.
5. Delete "Ringo Concept Sketches" from Scraps.
6. Delete " My Zelda Misadventures 01" from Scraps.
7. Delete "Change of Heart - R. Draft" from Scraps.
8. Delete "Dark Blue -Short Story v. 3" from Scraps (may resubmit later in conjunction with multiple "Dark Blue" centered short stories done, or some old "Dark Blue" sketches, etc.)
9. Delete all three kuchein-related sketches (the first Shawn doodle, first Elliot doodle, "I Suggest Walking Away"), resubmit later when I draw more kuchein-themed images as a "look back comparison" image.
10. Delete the oldest five images in my scraps (I don't feel like typing up all their names...)Possible resubmission paired with another image for "look back comparison" purposes.
11. Move "Welcome to Soviet Russia" to Scraps.
12. Move "Anthro Sketches 1" to Scraps.
13. Resubmit/replace current image with a better image of "Waiting for Elysia."
14. Move "Snare" to Scraps.
15. Move "Parallel Sketch Dump 1" to Scraps.
16. Move "ND Model Drawing" to Scraps.

Do you object to any of these items?
Please support your argument as to why I shouldn't do any of those 16 moves.
I'll start going through the list in a few days, sometime when I'm otherwise bored. XD

Now, for my "To Submit" list...
In no particular order:
- Fine Arts Button Set
- Spectrum Elemental Button Set
- Dark Blue Button Set 1
- "Jiminy" (an ink drawing project thing)
- "Morning Orders"
- "Afternoon Fix" WIP
- "The Room With the Goat God's Steed"
- a sketch dump or two
- a portrait collection of some of my Kuchien characters
- "Petal" (which I'm nicknaming "Petalphile" because of pedophile jokes I'll explain someday...)
- "Our Last Embryo" (paint/drawing project thing)
- "Cardiot Titel" (stencil/drawing project thing
- "The Great King of Sight" (linolium block/drawing project thing)
- "Infinite Moonlit Howl" (maybe) (linolium block/drawing project thing)
- "Kana" (PhD: Phantasy Degree fanartishthing)
- A considerable amount of smut, PhD: Phantasy Degree fanart (I'm going to launch a fairly serious doujinishi in the next year or two), and PhD: Phantasy Degree fansmut. (No comments from the peanut gallery, please. And by peanut gallery, I mean Zach. -.-)
- All the stuff I listed before that I owe people.

And the list of stuff I owe people...
In no particular order:
- A sketch, a chibi (I decided to redo what I sketched for her, as I was discontent with how it came out.)
- A fricking amazing drawing, a sketch, and a chibi.
- A sketch and a chibi. NOTHING because he's banned. -_- He gets penalties for being silly.
- A sketch.
- A big grad present drawing, and a sketch.
- A sketch and a chibi.
http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/18765243/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:32:35 PDT I wonder if anyone unwatched me.

But, I'm finally capable of return.
My reasons for leaving were not entirely rooted in laziness. Certainly a factor, but my biggest problem was that I hadn't had a solid style since last summer. About the only characters I could draw were Matt and Martin, but that's because they're differnt. (Yes, that's spelled that way on purpose...)
Thank all that is holy for the God that is Hee-Joon Son. If you do not read his things, I COMMAND you to. O_O I fell in love with his manhwa (he be Korean) back in eighth grade, tried to draw it, pretty much failed (though I did better with him than any other style, methinks), and abandoned the idea. Just a few days ago I came back to him and his works, and I haven't been able to stop drawing since.

I'm catching up on stuff I owe.
I'm 90% finished with 's 10 Sketches sketch. Still need to throw her chibi together.
Still owe these people things, in no particular order at the moment...
- A fricking amazing drawing, a sketch, and a chibi.
- A sketch and a chibi.
- A sketch.
- A sketch and a chibi.
- A sketch.
- A big grad present drawing, and a sketch.
Robert - A commish, which might be majorly discounted or free since it's so pathetically late...
A sketch and a chibi.
A sketch.
A sketch.

A long list, but most of it's sketches, so I shouldn't be too bad off. :/

Anyway, expect to see most of these updates starting today and flowing out over the next few weeks:

- Fine Arts Button Set
- Spectrum Elemental Button Set
- Dark Blue Button Set 1
- "Jiminy" (an ink drawing project thing)
- "Morning Orders"
- "Afternoon Fix" WIP
- "The Room With the Goat God's Steed"
- a sketch dump or two
- a portrait collection of some of my Kuchien characters
- "Petal" (which I'm nicknaming "Petalphile" because of pedophile jokes I'll explain someday...)
- "Our Last Embryo" (paint/drawing project thing)
- "Cardiot Titel" (stencil/drawing project thing)
- A considerable amount of smut, PhD: Phantasy Degree fanart (I'm going to launch a fairly serious doujinishi in the next year or two), and PhD: Phantasy Degree fansmut. (No comments from the peanut gallery, please. And by peanut gallery, I mean Zach. -.-)
- All the stuff I listed before that I owe people.

The nice thing is that most of the list above is already finished, it just takes scanning/taking a picture, and then uploading. Well, cleaning up the image, but that's not too grueling.

So, later all. Heart'chu very much.

ALSO--I need money. LOTS OF MONEY. @_@
So, I'm going to start taking commishes. Now that I can draw, don't be scared about not getting them. -_- I'm getting paid, and I want things, and I want them NOW. You will ge... ]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/16593642/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/16593642/ Sun, 27 Jan 2008 08:52:10 PST Yes.
Life is an amazing thing.
I have not forgotten about deviantART and my obligation to draw things for many of you, no worries. Now, that is not to say I'll be able to get on that anytime in the particularly near future, but I'm fairly confident you'll get the stuff out of me 'fore end of May.
...Hehe.
Yes, life is very amazing indeed.

*frolics away*

(I'm kind of letting the general public figure out on their own, but those on my two main internet communities (Facebook and dA) are allowed to get the news straight-out: I has boyfriend; yes.)

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/15781226/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/15781226/ Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:04:39 PST Can't say it's a bad thing.

Anyway. Not much work done lately. My two current "MoMB" works are scheduled to be done by this Sunday. I'm hoping. I have a free-choice project that's officially late now, hopefully done by Wednesday. Hopefully, then, posted by Friday or Saturday. Not much work done on the next set of "Congrats - State '07" gifts, no realistic ideas on when the next group will be done. *shrug*

I'm cold... but then again I'm in a tanktop. I do love this tanktop. It's pretty warm, considering. Only my bare arms are cold.

First clarinet lesson went fairly well, I think. I made noise! :3 Which is harder to accomplish than you'd think. o_o Furthermore, I made noise that could pass for actual notes! WOO! ^_^ Makes me excedingly gleeful, lemme tell you.
Even if I don't make Marching Band I'm getting a clarinet, I think. I really enjoyed playing it, which surprised me. I thought it would be fine, but not super fun. But... it was actually... quite an interesting experience. I really liked the feeling.

Oh, and I appreciate the positive encouragement on me getting into MB quite much. I kind of need it, since my dearest mother has shown signs of skeptic attitudes. -_- Which is irritating as hell. She mentions how she thinks I should do school activities, and for the longest time she wanted me to learn to play the piano. Now that I'm actually trying to learn how to play an instrument and get involved with a really challenging sport and she's basically saying, "Yeeeeah, I'm thinking you're just psyched up about seeing your friends and eventually you'll see you aren't really interested." Screw that. I'm fickle as hell, and lazy--uh yeah, that's kind of common knowledge. But I've never set my mind on something, poured valuable finances into it, just to discard it as a phase. Really, it pisses me off to know I'm being given so little credit. Sure, I'm person oriented. It certainly never would have occured to me to do this were it not for my friends. But I'm not stupid. I have an idea as to what I'm getting into. Contrary to popular belief, I'm capable of quite a lot of physical labor--I just never have even the slightest reason to, usually. I like the feeling of that kind of work. I love it. But only and only when I have something to work for. I have that something now.

Rawr. End rant. Sorry. Just irritated.

Um. Homework I have to do tonight isn't terrible, but I could live without it.
More Cinderella Man tomorrow, I think.

Um. There's probably more I could type here. But... I can't think of anything else. v_v

And I think I still owe Laura and Cassey comments on my old journal. Sorry guys, I'm aware I need to do that. Will sometime tonight. Also, Sadie, you rock for subscribing, and I'll comment back to you eventually too. XD *thumbsup*

Later.

[ edit ]

Oh, and I'd like to mention my crazy Scorpio friend who stings people mercilessly (so far namely me. OW my arm) and his Water Bearing fiance, . Yep. Just wanted to mention.

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/15723873/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/15723873/ Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:19:44 PST Isn't it cute?
And maybe some WIPs by the end of the night.
Life is life.
I got a new sweater!
And I love it.
Maybe I already told you that...?
I just realized there's something wrong with it. Like, I apparently forgot to finish coloring a little part of it. But I'm not fixing it right now. D:
I have an icky report to write. Boo.
I get to watch more of Cinderella Man in US History tomorrow. WOO.
Ahm.
Clarinet lessons!

Laterz.

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/15626309/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/15626309/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:28:15 PST
Here's an update, because most of my watchers know what I'm talking about anyway. If you're a random person I don't know, I apologize for leaving you in the dark. Know I appreciate you still! And eventually I'll post something worth commenting on. Including anthro eventually (probably pre-Christmas), which I noticed some people seem to be watching me because of. Yayz.

Minimal progress made on "MoMB II: Rest". No progress (at the time of this update) made on "MoMB I: Concentration". Planning on working on it tonight after retiring to my (newly clean!) room. Minimal progress made on my Free Choice for drawing, which I'm dabbling with the idea of calling "Sip Pause". Fourth drawing that I'm planning on starting has not been sketched, though I may also do that tonight. I'm lacking my references until tomorrow Work on "MoMB I: Concentration" is guarenteed, though.

Speaking of references, finally decided on what I want you to draw me, Xander dearest. So I'll have them (and your money) come Monday. So there. -.-

On a non-drawing related note, yay Windows Movie Maker! Sure, it's not nearly as sophisticated as Sony Vegas, but it still rocks my socks a little. And it hasn't been hating me lately. *knock on wood* Working on two new MVs. "Just Try to Tell Us," one using Avril Lavigne's song "Freak Out," and "Raining," using Motion City Soundrack's "I Feel Like Rain." "Raining" will be done in no less than a year. -______- But "Just Try to Tell Us," that one could fee...phea...fea...okay, I don't know how to spell it, but sound this out--"fee-zub-lee" be ready within the school year, possibly even as early as March or April. Sooner if I get clips faster than I expect to. I might do a redux of "Anything But an Ordinary Life;" clean up the clips a little, check my work, etc. Bad news is that I have to start from scratch, since the WMM document is all screwy and no longer has the correct clips. But that's not so bad, really, since I already know where all the clips are/go. Really it'll be the time adjustments, beat matching, and clip replacements that'll slow me down.
It makes me giggle that I have this one clip of Ethan in drawing, and if you play it along with the first part of the first verse of "Freak Out" his movements and expressions match it almost perfect. X3 Hehe. It's not going to stay there, but it's still amusing.

OH! Yeah, happy Thanksgiving everyone! :3 Hope yours was cool. Mine wasn't terribly painful, which made it good. Oh! And the food was awesome. Even though I didn't eat much of any of it (per usual, I just don't eat a lot at family get-togethers for some reason, especially not around the mass, usually), what I did eat was frickin' amazing.
Got to see Dad, too, which was cool. And show him bunches of pictures and clips of my friends, which is always great. He likes to be able to put faces to the names.

Ahm, life is fun.
Kind of still sucks in some ways though. Kind of pretty cool in others, though. Ya know, the usual. *shrug*
Hehe.
Squiggly.
Ahm. But yeah. This year is so interesting. Way more than any years past. I can never lack in my thanks for that. Now, if only things could get interesting a touch more in my favor...
Though, I am thankful for what I've got. For everything that has hurt, that tears, that just sucks, there's an equal and not so opposite amount of makes-me-want-to-cry-I'm-so-lucky kind of awesomeness.

UGH I have to do my U.S. History project this weekend. Bleh. I don't even care if I get a "C" on it, I just want to get a "B" on my Semester grade. That's all I ask. I've been doing really well in the class in general as of late, so hopefully I'll get by.
Creative Writing story due in about three weeks to two and a half weeks. My story isn't actually finished, but what's there is being thoroughly edited and preened whilst I write the next part. I can write it anyway, but I'd like to wait to write about a fourth of it or so until I get the CD or DVD from the Kaleidoscope Band Concert, but I don't know if they'll be in in time...
Oh well.

I'll edit if I think of anything else worth jotting down.
Later. <3

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/15539023/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/15539023/ Sun, 18 Nov 2007 19:27:45 PST used) and about an hour and I have my first animation. And I actually like it. Sure, it's just ZachZach blinking. Just a portrait shot, too. I'm not saying it's the most amazing thing you'll ever see. XD Hahhellno. But I don't know, I think it's kind of cool for my first try ever.
Right now it's a WMP file, so I don't think I can post it here. >_< Nyeh.

Also, I owe ya'll a "Week's Doodlings" deviation, don't I? I'll see if I can't get around to that tomorrow, if not definitely Sunday. I'm thinking of moving my "Today's/Week's Doodlings" into my scraps, since hopefully I'll soon have actual drawings to post. Dunno. *shrug* Kind of depends.
Also for tomorrow or Sunday, two WIPs. The first two in my "Men of Marching Band" series, the drum majors. Currently titled "Concentration" and "Rest," I may or may not tweak with the titles.

I'd like to start uploading my "Congrats - State '07" gifts soon too. Two finished so far, one as far as Photoshopping, two still in the drawing stage, eight or nine more still to be done. Blargh.
But, see, we're doing lots of stuff in school now, so now I want to work on them a lot! :3 Hehe.

Um. Life is life. Yuh-huh.
Um. Yeah.
It's not bad though. Like I said. It's just life.
There is fun. Tons of awesome fun. Painful fun! ^.^ But that doesn't make it any less fun.
Some things kind of suck. I guess.
I'm not entirely sure I approve of... something. I'm not even sure what it is about my being or of my being that I don't approve of. But I'm pretty sure there is something.
I've grown to appreciate certain people a lot more. Thankfully not through loss, but through revelation. Brought on by music. And hot chocolate. And a tone of voice. And other things. Like, ever get that feeling when you see someone, or you're walking next to someone, or you just catch a glimpse of someone in the hallway and suddenly you're choking back sobs and all you want to do is tell them they're amazing, one of the best things to ever happen, and that you're entire being is desperately trying to find some way to repay them for the very life they've lead you into? Yeah. I've had like, seven of those.
I don't know.
I just hope someday I can make it up to them.
Because I wouldn't have become me without them.
And it's not even just people I'm insanely close to.
Just some people I know. Who just care a little. Who were and are somehow affected by my being there. Even though I barely know them. I don't think I've ever quite felt like that.
And mere tones of voices. And behavior. And... and...
...
...
I'm having another one of those moments.
Um.
Yeah.

Later.
<3

[edit]
UGH. RAWR.
Apparently I lied about updating today. Had a bunch of stuff to do, plus an hour or so of just relaxing and intaking food.
Also came to the realization that I have to wake up like, a half hour to forty minutes early (or more, ish) so I can go in early to make up a quiz in Physics. Then for Study Hall I get to go talk to my Creative Writing teacher about my current draft of my story. Which does not currently exist. Because I forgot about it until about 4:18 this afternoon. And I insisted on doing other stuff first, like cleaning and doing my English stuff.

On the bright side, I've worked a little more on "MoMB II: Rest", which is yay. Nothing new for "MoMB I: Concentration" though. Blargh. I really need to finish that. Really, I don't have a lot of painful things to do, just sharpening some lines and shading. And a background of death that I hate. Blargh squared.
Hopefully I'll remember to get the two completed "Congrats - State '07" drawings printed tomorrow at Copy Max or something. In fact, I should just go ahead and save them now... No, I'll just do it in the afternoon. I don't feel like messing with Photoshop right now. =_=
I'd like to get some sleep tonight.
Maybe if I write until 10:45? 10:50? Try to be to sleep before 11:30? That wouldn't be too bad...

GAH. And drawing stuff. My film (not taken) is already crazy late, and I should have my free-choice (not started) almost finished. I wish I could resubmit my idea and use "MoMB II: Rest", since I could probably finish it in the next week or so if I tried. But then I'd have to leave it in her hands, and I don't like that idea. I don't even think I'm going to turn them into my sketchbook. I just don't want anyone touching them, or marking on them. Even on the back. Though, technically, "MoMB I: Concentration" already has a number written on the back. Not a clue why I let her score that one. Ugh. But no more.

It's late, like I said, I really need to contemp... ]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/15424710/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/15424710/ Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:14:55 PST obscene amount of parenthetical interrupters. And were one to make a transcript copy of my speech, they'd no doubt find I use them excessively in my day-to-day talking. I very seldomly make completely straight on statements, apparently. Oh, and I also use contractions. A lot. I like abbreviating things. Helps when I talk as fast as I do. Apparently. I never notice until someone says something, and then I kind of realize I'm out of breath. Eheh.

Yes, the rumors are true, I will be posting actual drawings in the vaguely near future.
Because I have had inspiration as of late, and more importantly--motivation.
<3
Oh, and I look at all art that appears in my deviation notice section, so you post--I've seen. ^_^ So don't think I've been ignoring you just because I haven't commented. There are actually a few things I'll be favoriting in the near future... Once I get off my tail and empty my message banks, which I'm going to try to do prior to posting. That should be sometime within the next few weeks.

And two people I'd like to mention, briefly--
is awesome for not being irritated with me for being obscenely lazy. Love him. Give him adorations and shower him with comments. Also, yeah, I was lame enough to lose my MySpace password, and it doesn't appear to care if I try to recover it or not. So I'm working on that issue. ^^'
has left me many a comment, very complimentary, and I have never responded. D: They're all still in my message bank thing! I swears, I haven't been ignoring you. So I'll just state here, for the record--thank you for the comments, and you're cool! *thumbsup* Seriously, sorry I continue for sucking at life pretty hardcore. I appreciate you! *cheesy smile*

Aaerm, methinks that's about all I've got to say right now. Life is life, and today life feels like being awesome. *knock on wood*

Wooooooo.
Laterz.

<3 Ly . R

Specific Stories for "Today's Doodling - 11-09-07":
Well, if you really want to hear 'em, okay. If you're lucky, you'll either A) already know at least a few of the jokes being made here, or B) don't care enough to read all these. Otherwise, I apologize for making you go blind reading all this. :3 I'm going to go through it by working my way around the drawing instead of chronologically, because that way you can find things easier if you're only looking for one explanation/description.
- The first bit doodled was the teeny, somewhat lighter-shaded Rei in the upper left corner. I'm sobbing over forgetting my mp3 (like I always do when I frickin' plug it in before I leave for school...) for Study Hall. Which sucks. Though this drawing, actually, made it a little better. A little. If you can't read it, I'm saying, "I WANTS MAH MEWSIK!!" and, "*sob*". And yeah, if you know me, you know I talk like that sometimes. Especially with the putting s's on my verbs. XD The "mah" is one of my favorite ways to say a word, but I usually don't say "my" that way in normal conversation.
- Next, me singing "I Like a Boy in Uniform (School Uniform)", by the Pippettes. Butchered the first few verses there, but that's okay. XD That should be my frickin' theme song, and ya'll who know me well enough know it. Even if not for the entire song, 'cause the end doesn't actually fit me... pretty much at all, but come on. I was humming that first chorus bit long before I knew this song existed. *giggle* It was stuck in my head hardcore, and the only way I could get it out was to write it on paper. Singing Rei's face isn't my favorite, but I like the body, earses, and hair. The text pointing to the singing bubble says "stuck in mah head." I'm not typing the lyrics, they aren't that important. If you want to hear the song and watch an amazing AMV, see the link at the bottom of the description.
- See directly below her outstretched arm, the only serious and mildly more obviously expressive of deeper contemplations doodle on the page. Yes, it's me. And that's about all I have to say about that.
- Far left, a mouse. Why? Because Lauren is a little white mouse, and it was originally going to be her. Also, there was going to be a Keywood Rex nearby. However, it ended up... ]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/14902687/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/14902687/ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:29:44 PDT You have 92 messages.

O_____________________o

Oh my GOD.

*drowns in messages*

I haven't the foggiest (which, apparently, I insist on spelling "forggiest") idea how or when I'm going to weed through that.

I've been told I should post a scrap/sketch dump, since I have nothing complete to post. 'Cause I suck like that, and keep starting stuff I never finish. But at least I'll have something. Maybe.

Uh, so basically I live. And life is actually pretty bamazing. WHOO interesting!

Laterz.

*swims away*

Oh, yeah, and sorry for no comments, replies, etc. I know, I know. Sorry.

: Ly . R :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/14229824/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/14229824/ Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:18:56 PDT GODDAMN annoying. -__-

I slept in soo late today. XD It felt so good.
But I'm still tired. z_z Bleh.

Doodling more chibi animals. I've decided to actually do stuff with them, since people like them so much. But I really ought to finish up the three I'm supposed to be finishing up. In fact, I'll go get them as soon as I finish this entry. Promise.

Chibi Comics, and "Clan Majesty : Te'rin" - Minor progress made, nothing bamazing. Hope to finish them soon. Study Hall Monday, at least, so maybe one of them can be finished by the end of that. Or, the Te'rin one can be mostly done, since it's bigger and takes more time. God her skin takes forever. D: It looks nice when it's finished, but it's such a pain to make look smooth. Oh well, it's worth it, I suppose. And most of the time I actually think it's fun. XD

Gosh, but those chibi animals are so fun to draw. David's giving me trouble, though. -_- Probably only because I keep picking poses I've never done before, though. XDD And I'm not used to drawing red wolves. Hehe, red wolf ears are fun to draw. XD
I've got the basic lines for the lovey-dovey chibi Ethan/Shu kitties done. I'll probably ink it, since it's come out pretty cute.
Have to redo the David one, though. -___- Damn.
Oh! Just realized I have to do Daniel's birthday present. I didn't think much of it, but he got a real kick out of the sketch, so I'll finish it. ^_^

Uuuerm... yeah, like I said, I'm tired. XD So I can't really remember if I had anything else to--

SCHOOL. Right, school. Yay. :3 The calculator thing has become an issue again, but I'm not buying one. -_- I don't care. I'll find a way, even if I have to beg everyone I know. *chuckle* Maybe I can beg everyone I know for a dollar or something, then I might have enough to buy one. XD (And by "know" I also am including the people I "know of".)

XDDDDDD

"You want to know more about Jim? Jim is weird, cheap, and quite possibly a serial killer."
"Oh, you're just to picky, Amy!"

XDDDDDD

I love this movie.

Oh, yeah, but school's still cool. But I have homework. D: Nuuuuu. But not much. Which is good. But still. DX I don't like the reality of work.

So, yeah, laterz.

: Lycrael . Ryan :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/14090786/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/14090786/ Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:16:17 PDT THEY ARE LISTED IN BLACK DAY / GOLD DAY ORDER. I know that the first day of school is a Gold Day, but I post it this way so that people can just look straight off of their schedules, where Black Days are listed first.

BLACK DAYS
Study Hall (Cafe)
English 11 H (125)
Pre-Calc (231)
Lunch B (Cafe)
Drawing V (190)

GOLD DAYS
Japanese III (103)
U.S. History (128)
Physics 1 (136)
Lunch C (Cafe)
Spectrum/Creative Writing II (154)

And here's the rundown of bulletpoint news having to do with my art 'n' all that. Not too much change from the first set, but there are updates.

1. No longer unsure of next deviation update. I will be posting a comic page (chibi, one-shot type) either just before school starts or just after. Depends on if I get it done in time or not. I probably won't be able to get it up until just after, approximately by the weekend after school starts. The inking will probably be done before school, but I estimate the coloring will also take a day or two. My first color job took three days, with a lot of hours put in each day, but not I'm fast learner and I believe now I could do it in two days pretty easily. Cell shading (or, minimum cell-esque shading) in Photoshop rawks.

2. Definitely no updating of anything related to Te'rin, Jack, Horacio, or their plot (which has yet to be named). Again, not speaking with a swelled ego, here. I just don't feel stupendously comfortable with the idea. So from this point forth the only things that will be updated will be things related to reality. And maybe fanart stuff. XD

3. SUMMER READING SUCKS. -_- Nah, nah, it isn't so bad. But it's bad when I don't have much time to do stuff. D: Rawr. Don't care if it's my own fault, by the way.

4. Oh, yeah! Definitely fanart stuff. Silly me. Like I'm going to be able to go very long at all before I finally can't stand it anymore and have to start drawing Alien and Predator stuff. XDD
Someday I hope it could be more than just "fanart." I mean, wouldn't it be so awesome if someday I could write and illustrate an Alien, Predator, or AVP comic? God, that would be amazing...

Well, I think that's about it.
Laterz.

: Ly . R :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/13958933/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/13958933/ Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:28:28 PDT So here's a quick rundown of stuffs peoples may want to know.

1. I've deleted quite a few drawings, and it's possible that I may even delete more. If I've deleted any drawings you really liked, tell me, huh? I appreciate knowing what people really like, and if it got a good reception then I might just reload it to my scraps.

2. I don't know when I'll be able to update again. I hope to do some drawings that concern myself and/or my friends in the relatively near future, but currently all three of my drawings include original characters. Normally this wouldn't be a problem. However, sometime a few journals back I mentioned my skitishness with posting my alien, 'cause it's possible that, if it struck someone, they might copy some of her design. Not trying to be conceited, or say that "zOMG EVERYONE WANTS MY DESIGNS 'CAUSE I'M AMAZING AND YEAH", so don't get me wrong. 'XD But it's a possibility, and considering the effort I am pouring into every aspect of her design, her race, her personality, the traits of her kind, her homeworld, etc. I'm just not willing to take that risk just yet.

3. I should have, at very least, a sketch to put in my scraps because I promised Rainey ( ) I'd try to draw her this summer. X3 I'd like to keep that promise (for once).

[/Editz]

Okay! Fine. I live. I was just going to let my account die for a few more months, maybe do a full-blown cleanout, but no.
I don't know who you are, but one of my friends has been mentally nagging me. I'm certain of it. I casually bounce onto the homepage and BAM sudden guilt-trip. -_- Curse your anonymous telepathy, whoever you are.

Anyway, so, I'm back among the living.

I'm going to start deleting stuff now. Pretty randomly, actually. XD I'm probably not going to delete-and-resubmit anything, 'cause that takes godawful effort (okay, not really), and I've changed in style so much presenting it as new work would be... kind of weird. o_o;

Suuu, yeah.

Not going to spend much more time on this, because... I don't feel like it! :3 Sure, I have a ton of stuff to update (mostly to do with the wonders of Alien, Predator, and AVP and their effect on my art, the sci-fi genre entering me, my projects, my thoughts on my projects, etc.), but I also have about two weeks to read about, oh, six to seven hundred pages of literature, plus the assignments. :3 Oooh, Summer Reading rox my sox. -_-
And it is incredibly unlikely that I can transfer to Seminar, which sucks. -_- Why? Because if you think I can do two Summer Reading projects, you're crazy. My life would have to depend on it.

And I don't have my schedule (can't find it XD), but I know my Lunches are Black-B and Gold-C. Who do I have?

Laterz.

: Ly . R . Ry . Kry :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/13616739/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/13616739/ Thu, 05 Jul 2007 05:25:16 PDT Luffers ya'll. Bye! *hugs to all her friends* ^^ Glee.

<3 Lycrael / Ryan / Rei / etc. ]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/13495479/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/13495479/ Tue, 26 Jun 2007 07:33:50 PDT Thanks to for the watch! You rock! :3 Please don't get frustrated and remove me 'cause I won't be updating for a while. 'X3 *pleads*

Okay! So, the plan! *confetti*
See, I have been working! :3 Seeeee? So my updation is not lacking because I haven't been working. 'Course, I still need to do some polished finished drawing drawings, but I'm fairly proud of my unpolished sketchies. I don't think I've had this many fairly decent sketchies at one time (all done within two weeks).

However, I will not be updating for a minimum of three weeks. Two of those weeks I'll be out of the country, so I couldn't if I tried. Afterword I may begin putting up drawings again. Definitely some anthros including Pongo and others from that story/world/universe. And drawings of people I know and such. Some delayed gifts, etc. But I'm hesitating to put anything up relating to the other two plots which I'm working on. 'Cause, they involve actual species I'm coming up with, and I don't know if the species is actually protected. And the intricate details can be stolen probably without actually taking so much that it would be considered stealing anyway, so I want to keep them to myself until I have as much legal rights over them as humanly possible. So, a lot of that stuff might not end up going up for a long, long time.

So, what that massive block of text means in short is that I won't be updating for at least three weeks, and when I do only certain things will go up afterward. And new things will be mixed in with resubmitted old. What, you say? Yeah, I'm going to remove all of my old drawings. Why? 'Cause I'm dissatisfied with my gallery. It's not like I'm not proud of my drawings, but my gallery is where I want my best work to go, and that work only. So, I'll end up resubmitting anywhere between five and ten deviations periodically once I get back.

So, that's about it. I'll start taking stuff down right before I leave. ^_^

Laterz! ^^

: Ly . Ry :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/13281439/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/13281439/ Sat, 09 Jun 2007 18:26:02 PDT
I'm probably going to be cleaning my gallery a little bit. A lot of my older deviation (pretty much the last ten or twelve) will be deleted. I just don't want them in my gallery. The "Matt&Notmatt" one'll probably go too, as well as "Dark Blue." I so wish that there was a way to rearrange things in the gallery. Seriously. -_- It just irritates me to death. Oh well.

Next Update:
Eventually, probably "By Now" (non-anthro) or poetry.

Mini-featured:
So Very Real
Check it out!:
Too tired to find one right now, but just browse 's gallery. ^^

: Ly . Ry :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/13139234/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/13139234/ Tue, 29 May 2007 14:21:37 PDT Lots and lots and lots and lots to do. Should have 13 solid poems and a "short" (*snerk* I'm using that term rather loosely...) story to put in the line.

Next Update:
Friday, 06/01. Possibly a photo. Will decide by Wed.
Mini-Featured:
HATE
Check it out!:
Animal Shelter: Pit Bull Puppy. Cutest puppeh evar. X3 Seriously, he's adorable. Great shot. Check 'im out.

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/13065512/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/13065512/ Wed, 23 May 2007 16:15:12 PDT maybe two if I feel it's alright. I won't update this Friday, instead waiting until Monday. ^^

I'll also be adding another feature to my journal (this and the "next update" dealie will be placed before the main entry except this time, where they will be at the bottom) which will be sort of like a "mini-featured" set of two links. One will be to one of my drawings that is farther back in my gallery that I might want people to see. That way, if someone stumbles upon my page and sees my journal, even if they don't have the intention of browsing my gallery they might at least look over that linked deviation as well as the real "Featured" and the "Most Recents." I'll keep changing it every week to a few days. The second link will be to some random deviation I've come across that I like. I don't favourite a lot of deviations I like because I'm trying to keep my Favourites gallery for only my absolute favorite stuff (which reminds me, I need to clean it out...), but I still might find something pretty cool. So I'll feature it here. ^^

So! That's about it. More info on life, Creative Writing story, and Pongo later. X3

Next Update:
Monday, 5/28, "No Amount of Contemplation"
Mini-Featured:
Freeform (Open?) poem, "13 Ways of Looking at Moths"
Check it out!:
"White Pikmin". I really like this. XD It's kind of cool, with a really creepy feel to it (which anything about the white pikmin should have). ph33r teh eyez. @_@

: Ly . Ry :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/13042656/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/13042656/ Mon, 21 May 2007 18:52:25 PDT A poem.
Oodles of fun.
Laterz.

: Ly . Ry :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12985690/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12985690/ Thu, 17 May 2007 04:30:01 PDT
I'm doing this entry right before school, so I'm going to have to wait to do any substantial updating/explaining/ranting/etc.

Basically, "Flutter Closer Darling" will go up today (possibly as soon as I'm finished with this), and then I will update on again on Monday. I'm contemplating spreading the four deviations I'd be submitting out over the following four days, but I'll get them all scanned and finished, at least.

I'm pretty much going to be revamping my gallery as well. Since I'm *drumroll* going to start working primarily with anthros (touching on manga-style humans as little as possible)! Woo!
I may or may not clean my gallery a little. It's not that I don't like what's there, but it is no longer what I desire to display.

So, yeah, must be off. Laterz. ^^

// edit : Yep, decided not to update an entirely new deviation. Just replaced the old image on the original submission of "Flutter Closer, Darling". ^^ Enjoy.

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12890789/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12890789/ Tue, 08 May 2007 17:33:04 PDT --- QUIZZEHS!! ---
Read their god-awful longness, plzkthnx. Spent a long time on 'em.

Okay! So, lots of stuff up.

But, first order of business: I'm going to be cleaning up my scraps in the very near future. Thus, some things are getting deleted. Here's a list of what I'm planning on taking down--please tell me if you think there's reason to leave something up.

To Be Removed (sometimes Friday to Sunday)
Rei Lawyer Doodles 'n' Notes
Joy Joy -Alternate- Scrap
Work in Prog. - Pass Right By

The two "Japanese Madness" scraps will be going down, but once I get more I'll do a "sketch dump" of sorts and put the whole group into my deviations.

I'll also be doing rescans of a few drawings sometimes soon, better scans, which I'll post in my journal at that time so you can behold the better versions. ^^

Parallel is being pushed aside for the time being. Aside from some sketches when I feel like it, I probably won't start working on it again until the end of Senior year. I am, however, starting work on a plot I plan to dedicate the rest of my efforts to. More on that later. See the "Untitled 2" WIP in my scraps for a sneak peak at the leading female.

To-Put-Ups

Deviations:
When You're Hot...
Dandy Bat
AnthroChibiLaura! (haha, surprise! :3)
Frost
"Flutter Closer, Darling." (WILL BE UP ON FRIDAY)
Snare
Parallel Sketch Dump 1

Scraps:
Stamp Designs
WIP2 -Untitled- (that's the Jesse Spencer one)
WIP -Untitled2- (new plot girl)

Laterz. ^^

: Ly . Ry :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12863831/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12863831/ Mon, 07 May 2007 16:21:28 PDT
--- QUIZZEHS!! ---
Read their god-awful longness, plzkthnx. Spent a long time on 'em.

Anyway! Yeah, lots and lots of submissions to come. But I don't want to submit them all at once, or some won't have hardly any time on the front page. So here's what I've got ready, and I'll submit a few a day. I might space it out, or everything might be up in two or three days. Just depends on my work loads and what I feel like doing. ^^'

(Links will be posted as they are made available.)

Deviations:
When You're Hot...
Dandy Bat
AnthroChibiLaura! (haha, surprise! :3)
"Frost" - Montage
"Flutter Closer, Darling."
Snare

Scraps:
Japanese Madness 2
Japanese Madness 3
Mihael Sketches
Remiel Sketch
Stamp Designs
WIP2 -Untitled- (that's the Jesse Spencer one)
WIP -Untitled3- (new drawing)

Updations (to titles, descriptions, etc.) :
WIP -Untitled2- [title fixed]
WIP2 -Untitled2- [title fixed]
13 Ways of Looking at Moths [typo fixed]

All Parallel related scraps may eventually be combined into a single "scrap dump" type dealie and submitted as a deviation. Maybe I'll have some poetry whipped up in the next few days, too. That'd be coolz. Oh! And I'm also contemplating throwing some of my old photography up. Some of the plant, landscape, and sky stuff is actually kind of cool...

Well, back to my walking! ^^ *luffstheweather*

: Lycrael . Rei :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12854833/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12854833/ Sat, 05 May 2007 17:25:17 PDT
1)Leave a comment, and I'll give you a letter. List ten things beginning with that letter that you like. Then go post this in your journal.

gave me "Z."

1. Zebraz! :3
2. Zephyr, it's such a cool word. X3
3. Zombies! (which reminds me...)
4. ZachZach!
5. Zach (the Pikachu one).
6. Zoos! Well, most of them.
7. Zero.
8. Zones, the Twilight kind.
9. Zapping gnats.
10. zOMG!!1!1!!!11!!1111!11!!!!!1!

2) - Q&A
1.- If I were a fruit I'd be...
Hmm. I don't know, probably... a peach. I come off as a squishy fluff-ball, but my core is hard (and painful if you try biting too deep...).
2.- If I were a colour I'd be...
See, I don't really know. Nowadays, I've become a real mix of colors. Mostly blues, greens, purples, pinks, whites, blacks, and greys.
3.- If I were an animal I'd be...
A wolfeh. It's possible I'd be a different type of canine (domestic dog, maybe), but I'm fairly sure in the wolfehness.
4.- If I were a domestic appliance I'd be...
Umm... I don't know. o_o A TV? Sorry, no good answer here. XD
5.- If I were a book I'd be...
Some really dramatic, climactic teen romance novel. :3
6.- If I were a clothing item I'd be...
A turtleneck, of course!
7.- If I were a jewel I'd be...
Hmm... ruby.
8.- If I were an object I'd be...
Ahrm... a sketchbook? o.o
9.- If I were a car I'd be...
I'm thinking a Stingray. ^-^
10.- If I were an element I'd be...
Water, definitely.
11.- If I were a tree I'd be...
Hah, I don't know trees too well. How about an oak, 'cause I like oaks. ^_^
12.- If I were a drink I'd be...
A vanilla frappucino (do I need to say iced/cool, or is that automatic?) with whip cream, chocolate sprinkles, and a caramel drizzle. :3
13.- If I were an ice cream flavor I'd be...
Cookie dough. ^.^
14.- If I were a person I'd be...
Ahm, me? O_o
15.- If I were a planet I'd be...
Earth. Or Mars. Preferably, the Moon. But I don't know if I can do that with this question.
16.- If I were an insect I'd be...
A queen bee. X3 Haha, no, for real? A moth. A white tiger moth.
17.- If I were public transport I'd be...
Isn't public transport just like buses and trollies? Pff, I have no idea.
18.- If I were a song I'd be...
Hnn... Either "She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5 or "Hello Tomorrow" by Zebrahead.
19.- If I were a movie I'd be...
...I don't know. XD Sorry!
20.- If I were a season I'd be...
Autumn.
21.- If I were a flower I'd be...
An iris or a rose.
22.- If I were a job I'd be...
A writer or a lawyer. :3
23.- If I were a cartoon I'd be...
...Must concur with Shu--a cartoon moi.
24.- If I were a place I'd be...
Some northern island or penninsula, maybe.
25.- If I were a gift I'd be...
Some really special expensive keepsake, handcrafted, and if made of metal using only the purest golds or silvers. ^-^
26.- If I were a memory I'd be...
I can't be just one.
27.- If I were a city I'd be...
Seattle. (XD Sorry Shu, not copying--just the rainy city, ya'know?)
28.- If I were a sense I'd be...
Touch, or maybe scent. Hearing's possible, but taste and sight are probably the least.
29.- If I were a game I'd be...
XD A dating sim! With no save option and tons of trick questions, of course. ^_~
30.- If I were a candy I'd be...
A turtle. :3 Not a dark chocolate one, though.
31.- If I were a time of the day I'd be...
Evening. Not twilight--either right before or right after.
32.- If I were an invention I'd be...
Not a clue.
33.- If I were a bodypart I'd be...
The heart! :3 *gush*
34.- If I were a country I'd be...
Canada or France. ^^
35.- If I were a flavor I'd be...
Caramel
36.- If I were a sport I'd be...
Track and field, the sprinting portions that don't involve teamwork.
37.- If I were a smell I'd be...
According to Shu, I'm the new lavender. So I'll go with that.
38.- If I were a subject I'd be...
English, Creative Writing, or Drawing.
39.- If I were a flag I'd be...
Ah... a fairly plain one. Like the Japanese flag.
40.- If I were a building I'd be...
A very expensive appartment complex. Like those fancy New York ones with doormen and parking garages and everything.
41.- If I were a month I'd be...
Well, July seems pretty logical, though February seems the best fit...
42.- If I were a perfume I'd be...
Something fairly gentle... ]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12742744/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12742744/ Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:19:18 PDT That makes twice. Not bad for four years. Still, I feel quite terrible. *sigh* Hopefully no ill will will be held.


[insert stuff about life here]
So, about art. :3 Yeah, I've got something of a full right now, so you might not see much for a little while. Er, a little while longer than already is to be expected out of me. ^^''''
Working on a montage for drawing, the main focus of it being Jezach and possibly one other character (don't know if I can fit any of the other male characters in, and I don't feel like drawing any womenz). Haven't even begun the picture part. XD But I have 'til Monday. That's something, I suppose. If you want to see WIP's, check my scraps. At the time of this entry I won't have a very current WIP up, but by the end of the night I will.
Besides that I've just got a lot going on and something of a half-artist's block, so I don't know how much I'll be able to do. There are definitely a few things I know I want to do, but again, don't know when I'll be capable of it.

Got two of my drawing projects back, so I'll have them up sometime over the next day or two.

Oh, and "Not Pretty Enough" is an amazing song. o.o Go listen to it like now.

Well, that's about it. Laterz.

: Lycrael . Rei :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12634729/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12634729/ Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:31:23 PDT
And, because I heart'chy'all so much, I'm submitting stuff! Sure, most is scraps (some WIPs to prove I haven't just been sitting on my ass, and a few scraps and concept doodles), but it's something, and there will be some poems. =3 Yayz.

Um, life news? Ugh, stuff. The end. -_-

Field trip Friday. Woooooo.

---

So, I've been tagged by .
Yeeeee. :3 *notbeingsarcastic, thisactuallylooksfun*

1) What is your deviant-name and what does it mean?
Lycrael, which I created during the summer going into my freshman year. I had just discovered Neon Genesis Evangelion, which I luffed, and was learning about Angel names. I was formulating a "fan Angel" type deal. In the first stages it was "Lycrafel," but I later ditched the "f." The "Lycra" comes from "Lycanthrope," so it loosely means "a lycanthrope angel." She quickly slipped out of having any relationship with Evangelion. I used the name, though it had no solid character. Now Lycrael is the name of one of my Parallel characters, my parallel, and is still developing.

2) Why did you join this site?
Because I wanted to be able to post moi arts with minimal worry of theft. And it seemed cool 'n' stuff.

3) What fandom were you obsessed with when you joined?
Uhm... not sure. My consistent ones--Wolf's Rain, Neon Genesis Evangelion, males... etc. ^^

4) Were any of the fandoms you have currently brought about by this site?
Nnnn, don't think so.

5) Look into your stats. What is your:

- most Favorited Deviation: HATE, 9 favourites.

- most Viewed Deviation: HATE, 84 views.

- most Commented Deviation: HATE, 17 comments.

6) How many watchers do you have at this moment?
13, love youz.

7) First ever watcher?
ZachZach.

8) How many pageviews do you have at this moment?
1,030. Which reminds me, WOOOOO! Now I need to do something cool to celebrate. Maybe I'll wait until 1,500.

9) What is your artist's title shown beneath your "status"?
"Anime Artist"

10) What is your most "meaningful" work?
Nnnngh... there are a few... but probably HATE. You know, since that has been my answer to like, everything, you'd think it was my best work--but it really isn't my best...

11) Best COMPLETED piece you ever did?
I think The Only Thing.

12) Work that took the longest?
Hmm... Probably Mihael, but since the image posted isn't the entire picture (actually, it shows less than half of the real image) it doesn't look like it. I worked on it for a few weeks. So many, many hours. *dies*

13) DA artist who has influenced you the most?
and
Luuuuuuuve.

14) What is currently the funnest thing to draw?
My friends, Parallel characters, and Jesse Spencer. :3

15) Your first ever giftart was to:
I think I've drawn things for two of my oldest friends, but I can't distinctly remember them. The earliest one I can think of was for Sydney and Ethan (I missed Syd's birthday, ended up giving them their presents on the same day).

First ever giftart received was from:
Ahm... Well, I think I gave drawings to other kids and my family a long time ago, but the first one I remember distinctly was a kid named Libby... I drew her a Poliwhirl in third grade. XDD

16) How many clubs are you in?
None, but that's just 'cause I'm lazy. I'm planning on joining three or four.

17) How long have you been here?
Since Jul 5, 2006, 3:50 PM.

18) Are you... ]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12480166/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12480166/ Fri, 06 Apr 2007 07:11:22 PDT
Easter's coming up.
...Yeah, just announcing that. I don't particularly care. XD Hopefully the family get-together won't be too painful. XDD

Yeah, working on some drawings. Some chibi fun from when Daniel came over, and then a more serious drawing. Originally I was going to do a "Spring Break" drawing of the Bus Group in their Spring Break attire, but I couldn't figure out how I wanted to lay it out. >_< So nah. Instead I opted to draw Ice. :3 'Cause Icy needs to get drawn more, seriously. Expect to see more of him. I also really need to draw Ethan. I haven't drawn him in foreva. >_< If I don't soon I won't be able to live down Nicoli's "era" theory. -_-

You might see some fanart from me, possibly. Not really sure, I've said such things before and never actually gotten around to doing them. But if I do, it'll probably be Super Smash Bros. fanart. 'Cause, Fox rules 'n' stuff. :3

Well, I'm off for a walk, and then maybe I'll get off my lazy tail and draw. Laterz.

: Lycrael . Rei :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12400347/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12400347/ Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:02:53 PDT

God, that felt good.
For those who don't know, I was up for a total of about 32 hours from Thurday to Friday. I was working on Creative Writing homework for hours, and by the time I'd finished I wasn't entirely sure I'd be able to get up in time for the bus, so I just stayed up all night. :3 I knew that as long as I'm engaged in something I can stay up for at least two days, and since the next day was Friday I'd be able to catch up on sleep without slacking on the next day's work load. Plus, it made for a good story. XD

And, yeah, it worked out perfectly fine. However, like I said, I need to be engaged in something for this to work--so when I sat down next to the chair around 5:15 to watch TV I was defeated. XD I woke up speratically during the really, really early morning, and I distinctly remembered thinking, "How did I get in bed...?" I tried to remember what I did the previous day, or at least going to bed, but I couldn't remember anything. When my mom came in to check on me around 7:30 she told me I'd crashed on the floor around 5:30 the previous day, and she was just coming to check and see if I was okay. XDD

By the time I actually woke up I'd been sleeping for something like 18 hours. XD Rock.
And since that 18 hours put me waking up a little after 11 it's not going to screw up my sleep patterns, 'cause that's how late I wake up on a bad Saturday anyway. X3 Hehe.

Oh, cool thing? By staying up all night, I ended up reading the first two parts of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. It really is an awesome book. *nodnodnod*

Let's see--still scared of my English grade, and I'm no longer willing to defend my Drawing teacher from everything the kids say. I know we bring a lot of it on ourselves--I don't blame her for doing stuff because of that--but when she does things entirely without good reason, I won't stand for it. She actually had the nerve to come up to our table and act all stern and say she was worried about us, and say that if we continued doing the work we were doing we wouldn't be allowed to sit together.

The funny thing? Two of us had all our projects done and turned in, Ethan had just finished his write-up for his project, and Cassie had just finished her project. Alex and I were working on out stuff, but she recognised that, so I'm not counting her down for that--it's the fact that she completely missed the fact that we had more done than almost anyone else in the class! "If the work we're doing continues," Jeez, does that mean she wants us to do less?! -_- We were doing everything she told us to! And then she yelled at another one of my friends (who had all their stuff done) for something so stupid. -_- Ugh.




So, yeah, I've been overloading you with poetry, haven't I? Guess what! More. :3 But not now. z_z I'm not up to remembering them right now. *her journal got turned in* *thus doesn't have her poems here*
I'll be starting up my next drawing, something Spring Break related. Oh, yeah, YAY SPRING BREAK! ^3^ Rawkzers.



Ummm... not much else. Laterz.

: Lycrael . Rei :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12354211/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12354211/ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:31:40 PDT Goofy Little Hearts, yay. I must say, I'm very proud of this poem. S'yeah, please check it out. ^^
Also put up Goofy Little Hearts - Doodle, my random doodlings that inspired the poem. Rock. (Yes, there really is about 630 of them.)

Might have some line-art up sometime tomorrow--just the beginning stages of the drawn portion of my collage thingie for Drawing (or, Art, as I've begun to call it--since so freakin' little is drawing anymore...). Blaine (as I've named him) returns. :3 He's my all-purpose project buddy. Unfortunately, his counterpart probably won't get featured. I really do need a name for her. >.>

School scares me. I hope my English grade is okay. *prays prays prays*

Laterz.

: Lycrael . Rei :

// edit : Oh, right, and better description written for Lupine Heartbeat, as well as a grammatical error corrected. Thanks, Dad. ^^

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12340855/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12340855/ Mon, 26 Mar 2007 18:30:44 PDT Pray for my grades. XD Seriously, I'm a touch worried. *slacker*

If nothing goes wrong, I'll update at least one poem for tomorrow, maybe more than one. No promises. Only at least one. ("Goofy Little Hearts"--I have been commanded to post it by a certain someone in my Creative Writing class...)

Laterz.

: Lycrael . Rei :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12266587/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/12266587/ Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:08:25 PDT God, can someone please make this stop? *screams and writhes*

Yeah, my eyes are killing me right now. -_- Seriously, it feels like there's a hundred little fire ants crawling all over them, and if I touch even though the itching kind of stops it burns. *sob* What the hell, anyway? I was pretty certain it's been allergies (started a few days ago), but it shouldn't be this severe.

Ugh.

Um, but yeah, updates? :3 (If I type lots, then my hands are busy and can't unconsciously move to itch my eyes. Yayz.)
Yeah, I know, I haven't updated anything in forever. I told you, my updates are freakish and annoying.

However, I really do need to update something, so I'll have my recent big project (first serious drawing completed in three days! ^.^) uploaded, as well as a minimum of two poems. I'd like to try for three, but I promise nothing. >.> I'll also throw three things in my scraps--Thunder (which I like almost enough to make a deviation, the only problem is it isn't clean enough), and the two projects (me-and-cape one, and "Of course I love you.") that I abandoned. ^^'' Oh, and I might throw in that sketch of Nabuko I did as well.

So, total--one new drawing deviation, two poems, and four scraps due tonight. Wheee.

Oh, yes, and despite my mood being "Torment" here, I'm not actually quite so emo anymore. :3
Shocking how fast my moods change. But I suppose that comes with shocking revelations. True, I could be incorrect in this epiphany. But if nothing else, I've got some room to move. And that feels very, very good.

: Lycrael . Rei :

// edit : I'm so full of lies. Only The Only Thing and one poem (Of Hands) uploaded. I'm far too lazy to put anything else up. X3
Plus, it's like, past eight and I still haven't done any of the bajillion huge homework assignments I have due tomorrow, which I should probably get working on. S'yeah. Laterz. :3

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11992403/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11992403/ Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:59:42 PST
Though, you may see some Ben 10 fanart popping up soon. :3

Anywayz, yeah. Quick update, then the thing I got tagged for, then some other free publicity bit. Woo.


Um, yeah, life is life. -_- I'm so bipolar right now--I can almost feel the pendulum swing of my ups and downs. I fluctuate so fast--it's really quite irritating. I can't, like, do anything because I'm almost constantly under the influence of things that are warping my views. D: Ick. But I'm getting better. I'm just... tired. God I'm tired. But I'll deal. :3 I always do. And at least I'm quite a bit more confident in my decision. The squiggly-ness is almost gone. Just my moments here and there--as always. ^^'' Mehheh.


Yeeep, got tagg-ed for this by .

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Rules: The 1st player of this "game" starts with the topic "6 weird habits/things/hates about yourself" and people who get tagged MUST write a journal about their 6 weird habits/things/hates as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose the next 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says "you are tagged" in their devpage comments and tell them to read yours...
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1) I have managed to get my friends and their parents to start saying "fo' serious." Perhaps the strangeness isn't in that factoid itself, but in the pride I take in it. :3 (There we go, now that the lame answer is out of the way we can move on to more interesting things.)

2) My natural reactions to things seem really exaggerated. First of all, I sometimes I sound like I'm totally faking when I laugh (I even drop to my knees or fall at times). Also, I shiver very violently when it isn't really all that cold--heck, I don't even have to feel cold at all before my body just starts shaking--hard. And I think most of my friends have witnessed my extreme responses to being startled. >_> Usually screeching, followed by either a relexive kick (:3) or me leaping either straight up or in the opposite direction than the "attack."

3) I HATE loud chewing. @_@ Seriously, so very seriously. I can't be around it for too long. I either snap angrily at the person, leave as fast as I can, or (if neither is an option) I just sit there, focusing all of my energy on not exploding at the person or running. (And now that you know, don't be funny and get near my ear and do it on purpose. It can't be funny. Not under any circumstance. It only takes one purposeful "joke" for me to hate you for a very, very long time--accidents or unintentional habits are excusable. I cannot explain the insurmountable rage that fills me when I hear that noise.)

4) I'm such a grammar fanatic that I reread and edit my IM posts (which are usually lengthy) several, several times before posting. :3

5) I've become addicted to the emoticon "D:" because it amuses me so.

6) [to be inserted at later date, when I can actually think of something amusing to put here.]

// edit : Right, taggehs.
...I have no one else that hasn't already been tagg-ed by someone else! D: Wow, how pathetic is that?

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*thievery from , who thieved it from someone else*

The first 10 people who comment will have 3 pieces featured on my next journal. Of course, I won't have cheaters, so before I do this featuring you have to have it on your journal too. And if you take it off after you are featured, I'll write a journal about how you like to kiss celery, and other such silly silly things. And I'll actually be looking through your entire gallery, because I like wei... ]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11922978/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11922978/ Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:58:21 PST
Definitely starting work on a piece. Two pieces. They'll be up in a week or so.

: Lycrael . Rei :

// edit :

Quote of the Day: "Hang on--15 more seconds. We're having a moment."

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11911217/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11911217/ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:42:26 PST
Today kind of sucked. I wanna see him. Now.
And I can't even draw a frickin' sad chibi. *stabs paper*

: Lycrael . Rei :

P.S. : I doubt any of my friends really need me to say this, but I figure it's best if I just throw it out there--yes, I am purposely being vague with the whole "him" thing. Deal. It isn't pertinant that you know who "him" is, so don't sweat the details. :3

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11869060/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11869060/ Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:12:30 PST I just haven't really drawn much. Or, rather, I have--but it's stuff that I either won't post or I'm not finished with. I'd like to have the ref. sheet I'm working on right now finished by the end of the night, but that's not too likely, so I'm estimating that it'll be completed sometime tomorrow. But, who knows, there could be a pleasant surprise. ^^

After that I'll probably start working on another ref. sheet and some personal drawing. I want to finish that Elliot and Shawn V-Day thing eventually. Don't'cha just love posting things painfully out of season? :3 I'll probably just not add the "Happy Valentine's Day" thing and post it as just some cute ExS fluff. ^^

Life is life. Confusing as all hell--I really am not fond of that right now. I could totally be okay with it getting a touch clearer. But oh well. I'll figure things out eventually.

Oh, and happy Chinese New Year! 'Tis the Year of the Boar! ^.^

: Lycrael . Rei :

// edit : Oh, and I know I was tagged, I'll get around to that later.

// edit 2 : Gah, getting Brian's hair right is hard. >_< Rer. On the other hand, I like how this is coming out. Inking is still really scary, though. v_v I dun wanna. It'll be a pretty simple ref. sheet--not complex like the really nice ones out there, with tons of different types of reference, a color swatch, etc. This one just has a full body (well, almost--the feet got cut off D: actually not on purpose this time) with two portrait-style expressions, plus some written info. I was originally going to include a profile expression, too, but that wasn't turning out right. >_< So no profiles for Brian yet. I won't be able to post it until sometime after Wednesday, though, until I find out specifically what colors his eyes are. ^^''

// edit 3 : Death! Deathdeathdeath!! *pulls at hair* *pause* Ahem, yes, I'm facing some mild frustrations with my drawing. :3 As usual, I failed in making a symmetrical straight forward face. Death. I really tried hard this time, but somehow it still got screwed up. *sob* I'm not going to scrap the whole thing because of it, since I'm so extremely proud of the full body shot (or, almost full body shot, since the feet got cut off -.-), and there's no way in hell I'm going to scrap that. Still, it sucks, and I'm feeling all emo now 'cause I hate it when stuff like that gets screwed up. ;-; Rerr.

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11801105/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11801105/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:54:38 PST
: Lycrael . Rei :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11793028/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11793028/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:05:59 PST
*started typing: 2:47 A.M.*

I would just love it if I could, you know, stop being a freakin' insomniac. Fo' serious. I don't know if it's my cold, my recent jitters, or something else (or a mixture of all three); all I know is that last night (or, I suppose, now two nights ago) I couldn't get to sleep until sometime around or a little after one in the morning and then had a really icky sleep (didn't feel all that stupendously rested), and tonight (or, I suppose, now last night) I was tossing and turning until around midnight, possibly later, and found myself squinting at the clock, wide awake, about fifteen minutes ago. Death. -_-

I feel perfectly fine right now, aside from how awful my cough sounds. Like gargling lung bits. Oodles of fun. But, really I don't feel bad, I'm quite awake and I have to say that I'm really pleased with getting up so insanely early. I love getting up this early. For those of you who don't know, though it's common knowledge that I'm quite a night owl but not a morning person, I am something of a pre-dawn person. I love being so alone. :3 Very quiet.

The part of my recent bouts of insomnia that pisses me off and makes me very aggrivated is the inability to get to sleep. It's frustrating and hideously uncomfortable. >_< God damn it. *angry flailing* I hate it I hate it I hate it. I probably won't, but I'd just love it if I could get to sleep within a decent amount of time tonight--V-Day jitters will probably keep me up all night (why? No good reason, actually), and I'll be all pissy for the first hour or two that day. -_- *tailswish* Let's keep our fingers crossed anyway.

Ugh, yeah, I'm about done. Off to make the best of that whole waking up God-early that I like s'much. Laterz.

: Lycrael . Rei :

//edit : Mmm, nothing like coffee icecream (with a little chocolate syrup!) while watching YouTube quality movies at 5:00 a.m. :3 Glee.

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11759110/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11759110/ Sat, 10 Feb 2007 11:07:08 PST
I've always been fairly confident in my understanding of my own nature.
But perhaps... perhaps I've been wrong. Not about everything. And maybe about nothing. But I'm getting the unsettling feeling that I was wrong about me. Very, very wrong.

I don't know. I've been feeling... odd for a little while. I don't know what's up with me. I don't know exactly what I want anymore. I don't know what my heart is telling me. I don't know where my instincts are pushing me. I just don't know.

Ugh.

It's not like I'm deciding anything tomorrow. It's not like anything I'm going to do will happen in a day. No matter what path I follow, it's a slow process. I suppose that I should be thankful for that. It's possible that if I come to the realization that I was right before, I can still turn back. I can still find my way back to this place. This path. But... I'm not sure. I'm not sure I'll want to. Neither option... neither option feels wrong.

I think I'd like to try this idea. No matter how much I think about it, I can find no harm in doing so. I might find out that I was, quite pleasantly, wrong.

: Lycrael . Rei :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11726588/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11726588/ Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:28:11 PST
I've been doing a lot of work with my kuchein characters (Shawn and Elliot, mostly), which makes me quite happy. I've made more progress on "Of course I love you." (the Valentines one), and hopefully I'll have another WIP in my scraps sometime tomorrow so y'all can see the progress. Whoo.
Updated the image on Merry Christmas 2006 - Shawn, now it's bigger and better. The ickiness of the old image bugged me. >.<
New scrap of a seriously angry Shawn thrown in my Scraps, check it out. I actually kind of like it. :3

S'yeah, that's about it. Field trip tomorrow--whoo, Creative Writing journal due tomorrow--boo. Laterz.

: Lycrael . Rei :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11694917/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11694917/ Mon, 05 Feb 2007 09:18:31 PST _< However, thus far my "side project series" is coming out quite nicely. *knock on wood* Hopefully all four pieces will be completed within two weeks. ^_^ All of these will get put up, but no one gets to see them until they're completely and totally finished.

Unfortunately I haven't touched either of my two main projects, which is irritating. I let one sit too long and now I'm kind of bored with it, and the other... well, it's just the chibi David 'n' me one, and even though it's cute I'm not that entermused with it. I might scrap it. No way in hell I'm scrapping the other one, but I really should try to finish it today or tomorrow--about the longest I can push it is to Wednesday. And it'll definitely go without a background--charcoal puff is the way to go. :3 That one won't be posted.

Snow Days rock. *cough* Pardon me, no, "-10 Wind Chill" Days rock. :3 Yeah, our school actually had to wait for the wind to turn unprotected flesh to dead ice before it closed. XP Dedication to learning? I speculate other reasons. *shrug* What do I care, I'm just hoping that maybe things won't get any warmer and we can have another day off for risk of freezing death. :3

This weekend has been... fairly unpleasant. I've thought far too much. *shakes head* Ugh, far too much. I don't know. I'm just really, really confused. And yet, am I? I don't know. I'm having trouble reading myself right now. I'm getting mixed signals, and I can't figure out what's coming from where, what's real, and what I should trust... Ugh, I just don't know. Hopefully I'll figure things out eventually.
(Hey, Shu, we're enigmatic sad post buddies now! Only, you're currently pwning me in the expressing drawings department...).

Well, I think that's about it. Rawr.

: Lycrael . Rei :

//edit : Oh, yeah, and poetry. I'll have some poetry up in a bit.

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11672452/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11672452/ Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:15:58 PST So Very Real... is something I'm proud of, yet at the same time mildly bored/disappointed with. I love how the face and hair turned out, but the rest is only barely acceptable to me. *shug* Oh well, at least it's finished. Usually when I get bored with something I just stop. I should just half-ass finish them more often--at least then I have something. Whee.

Apparently yesterday was more taxing on my emotional center than I even realized. However, my body seemed to be aware of my ignorance to the problem and took over--I practically collapsed by 10:30, which is unheard of on a weekend. XDD A good 11 hours of dreamless rest later and I'm feeling much better. Hooray. ^-^

Oh, yeah, and Treasure Planet is a really good movie. Y'all should watch it. *nods* ^^ As well, "High School Never Ends" is an amazing song, and you should listen to it. :3 Unless the whole prospect depresses you, then I wouldn't reccomend it. But, hey, they say that high school years are the best in your life--and I second that. Life's never been more interesting. ^_^ Sure, it sucks sometimes, but oh well. *shug* I know I wouldn't have it any other way.

I think that about covers everything. Laterz.

: Lycrael . Rei :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11601903/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11601903/ Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:20:26 PST
Just thought I'd put that out there, it came to my attention that there could be misunderstood.

Laterz.

: Lycrael . Rei :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11579720/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11579720/ Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:29:43 PST Yeah. Things are... okay. I guess. Kind of. Not like I know what to do about it. What I'm doing now seems to be... well, not making things worse. And that's about all I can realistically expect from anything I do, right? Right. *crosses fingers*

There are definitely some good things happening, though. w00tzers. So, yeah, contrary to popular belief Rei is not all that emotastic right now. She's just... bothered, worried, irritated, flustered, jittery, tired, frustrated, and... that should about cover it. ^.^ Whee! Oh, and I'm having mood swings from Hell right now, too. S'pose that's not helping too much. X3

I might have my "Picture of Innocence" chibi up by Sunday night, but no promises. I'm working on a personal drawing that pro'ly won't make the gallery, and it's absorbing a lot of my time. Plus, I don't know if I want to ink 'n' color "Picture of Innocence" or if I just want to pencil shade it, so I might end up waiting a while until I can ask a few opinions come Monday.

I might tinker around with the idea of doing a short comic on the fun that occured at the end of school today, but I might not feel motivated to, especially since I have like, twenty other things I need to draw first. 'XD And school projects! Oooh, yeah, lotza projects. Heh.

S'yeah, not too much to report. I'm gonna go shade-meditate to "How You Remind Me" now. :3 Later.

: Lycrael . Rei :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11544529/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11544529/ Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:18:35 PST I might have something up over the weekend. Possibly. Chances are? Not. Just have a lot of work to do. Two "Risk" papers by Friday. Probably some other regular homework assignments that will take me forever and a day. Plus I won't have this upcoming Study Hall to work, since apparently I'm helping out my teacher. But then again I'm in quite a draw-y mood, so you never know. I am rather notorious for shirking my academic duties when I feel like getting something off my chest and onto paper...

Well, I tell you, life is indeed very, very interesting. Can't take my eyes off it it's so fascinating. Unfortunately for the dedicated watchers of this particular program I don't really feel like ranting about today. I spent the last few minutes of school yelling (uh, well, trying to, anyway. Moi throat tightened up on me so it was more of a hoarse attempt at shouting...), the bus ride being all bipolar-esque, and the majority of the night working off my excess emotional charge. Raaaaawwwwwwrrrrrrrr.

The day wasn't... all bad, though... so I suppose that's something. Hoo-rah.

Sooo, yeh, laterz.

: Lycrael . Rei :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11462420/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11462420/ Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:03:01 PST
Two things uploaded, a scrap and a new drawing. I like them both. Nyay.

Crap, my art project is due tomorrow. And I haven't even started. :3 Oh goodie. *swears under her breath*

Life is... well, really interesting. Just don't ask me to tell you what's going on--I don't know. Stay tuned, kids.

: Lycrael . Rei :

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11322484/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11322484/ Fri, 05 Jan 2007 09:06:44 PST
RULES:
1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. Press forward for each question.
3. Use the song title as the answer to the question even if it doesn’t make sense. NO CHEATING!
4. Tag 5 people.
5. Bold the questions and with the answers, give your own comments on how it relates to the questions.

1. How are you feeling today?
Numb (Album Version)
Linkin Park

^^' Ah, wonderful. Not totally accurate (I'd be really upset if I was numb for real)... though I admit I'm not feeling any particular emotion strongly at this very moment.

2. Will you get far in life?
Dark Blue (Album Version)
Jack's Mannequin

...I'll admit, I have no idea what that means. 'Cept that I do have a story actually called "Dark Blue," so I suppose if you were really stretching for a connection you could say that my advances in life will ride on that story... Great song, though.

3. How do your friends see you?
Stray
(Well, the thing says "None" for the artist, but I'm pretty sure it's Steve Conte or something like that, composed by Yoko Kanno--it's the opening theme to Wolf's Rain)

Yeeeeeup, can't actually think of any songs that fit better than that. :3 *howl*

4. Will you get married?
I Saw It on Your Keyboard
Hellogoodbye

XD Faaaaantastic. Oh, damn. The whole "I Saw It on" part reminds me of how a fortune teller might start her reading... Damnit, why won't that woman leave me alone? <-_-> *flateared emote* I already made my decision and I'm taking a different path, even if it means I don't get to get married. *tailswish*

5. What is your best friend's theme song?
My World
SR-71

No comment. I get it, but there's no reason to comment here.

6. What is the story of your life?
Everything I Do (I Do For You)
Clay Aiken

Hnnn, gotta love the accurate ones.

7. What is high school like?
City of Devils
Yellowcard

XD Haha! Oh, that's great. And surprisingly acurrate. -3- Hehe.

8. How can you get ahead in life?
Shining Star (Wasurenaikara)
Nami Tamaki

See, that might not seem like it makes much sense at all, but it totally does. How does Rei always get ahead in life? By praying to the stars, wishing on the shooting ones, and otherwise relying on the cosmic powers of this Universe. Luck! :3 (And Karma.)

9. What is the best thing about your friends?
I Will Carry You
Clay Aiken

...Just make me wanna cry, don't you? >_< Man, that's the perfect answer, and I love you guys so much.

10. What is in store for this weekend?
Blue (Da Be Dee)
Eiffel 65

...XD Oh goodie. Not quite sure what to make of this one, it could mean good or bad things...

11. To describe your grandparents?
Shh
Frou Frou

They're a quiet bunch? o.0

12. How is your life going?
More Than Useless
Relient K

I'd... I'd like to think so... I hope so, anyway.

13. What song will they play at your funeral?
Through the Years and Far Away
Low

Ooooh, this is such a good song... so soft and sweet and... aaaah, really sad if they're going to play it at my funeral...

14. How does the world see you?
Teardrop
Massive Attack

^^' Heh.

15. Will you have a happy life?
Strangers
(Again, says "None", but it's from the Wolf's Rain OST, so I know it's composed by Yoko Kanno... don't know who the singer is, thought.)

Well... the title could mean a few things, but the song itself? It, uh... it sounds like the kind of life I want... Really, really bad...

16. What do your friends really think of you?
A Cruel Angel's Thesis
Yoko Takahashi

'X3 Wonderful. That could be a good thing, or a rather bad thing. Suppose it depends on the context and what they're implying.

17. Do people secretly lust after you?
My Wish
Rascal Flatts

XDD Erm, is that a yes? Or does it mean that "I wish"? Either way it's funny, 'cause that song is so beyond not related to that subject. X3

18. How can you make yourself happy?
You're in Love
Wilson Phillips

Yeah, I know. ^^ That's the second best scenario, definitely... and the more likely one, 'fraid. Still, it's in his that I'll find my happiness. ^_^

19. What... ]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11248176/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11248176/ Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:41:46 PST Don't just got scrapped. >_< I really am not the biggest fan of how it's coming out, and I've got other things I'm a lot more interested in drawing. The uncontainable outrage has simmered down to a "lie-and-wait" kind of anger, which isn't really all that inspiring. ^^'' Eheh.

On the other hand, you'll probably be seeing a whole lot of Shawn and Elliot (yet to be introduced) art from me. :3 Lots and lots and lots and lots. I like this plot, and I'm running with it. *flaps arms happily*

I also really need to at least get an idea for my Risk project. o_o That's due sooo soon... and I have no idea what to do. 'XD Gwah.
Ugh, several pages of colored comic-ness need to be done soon, too... English project thingie. Fun, but the fact that I don't have much time to do it on top of everything else = bleh. -_-

So, yeah, here's those "featured pieces" I owe. ^^ Anyone (or, the next eight people...) who comments on here or any journal entries I put up between now and next week will be added as well, and I'll just keep this list at the bottom of all my entries. ^_^

The first ten people who reply to this journal get put up here, along with two of my favorite deviations by them!

But you have to put this in your journal as well, so no cheating!

1.
a. [link]
b. [link]
c. [link]

a - Because I just love it. It's... just really emotional. "Touching," if you will, though that word doesn't seem to fit just right, but oh well. Plus, even personal significance aside, it also just looks good. *nod*
b - X3 There's just nothin' better than this. Fo' serious.
c - Such an emotional, powerful piece. Awesome job with Photoshop, the product is smooth and spiffy. Also check her scraps for the original version, neh?

2.
a. [link]
b. [link]
c. [link]

a - This is just such a cool, realistic lion. And done with a mouse, no less! o.o I just admire that she can do such realistic animals...
b - ^.^ I love this gift. It came out so good, too! The wolf's anatomy is great, and the general quality of the piece is superb. *nod*
c - That is one sexy cheetah. *nodnodnod* Once again, very well done. ^_^

3.
a. [link]
b. [link]
c. [link]

a - Big, feral, pretty canine thingy? What's not to love about that?
b - This is the cutest thing evar. I want one so bad. ph33r the Puffball Poltergeist! >3<
c - I love this. X3 Anthro bat fursona with awesome markings = instant favourite. *nod*

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]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11224839/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11224839/ Thu, 28 Dec 2006 16:14:56 PST Studmuffin. :3 I really like how it came out. *nod* Hehe, and it still makes me giggle every time I see it. X3 Hope you enjoy. Can you believe it--if you count that Shawn concept scrap, that's three updates in a week! Woohoo! X3 (Can we make it four? Probably not, but I'll still try to get Don't Do That Again up by Saturday.)

Which reminds me! I need to finish Gone so bad. >_<

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]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11190528/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11190528/ Mon, 25 Dec 2006 15:18:29 PST
Christmas at my aunts was really fun, and I got kickass presents. Money and giftcards. And a plush. Whoo. The dollar gifts from our annual game were pretty cool this year, too. I have much in the way of sweet snackage. :3 And some really random stuff like Yankee Candles and liquid graphite pencils (never need to be sharpened, always have a point!). Hey, both are useful, potentially.

Uh, so yeah, updates!

Uh... Meet Shawn? has been updated. I added his earings, a color... would you call it swatch? Technical terms escaping me, a little color list for him. Just a nicer version. Though, the Burn tool might have made it a touch darker than necessary... Nnnn, well, it's just a scrap anyway. Oh! And a few tweaks have been made to the description, adding the origin of him name 'n' stuff.

I'm actually putting up a Christmas picture! zOMG!!11!1!!!11! Haha, yeah, Shawn appears to be taking over my life. ._. Fun little story behind this one, check my description

Don't Do That Again should be up tomorrow or the next day.

Then finally, I should have that chibi one up. :3

So, yeah, happy holidays all!

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]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11151742/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11151742/ Fri, 22 Dec 2006 15:01:19 PST did update, just not the piece I was planning on. Sorry, sorry. Left my sketchbook at school for a day by accident, and have since haven't worked much. Sorry, sorry, again.

That particular piece will probably be kicked back another few days, as some recent events have brought forth a rather... strong feelings of anger. :3 Thus, I'll be doing a nice li'l venting drawing. I just cannot even begin to believe the actions of some humans...

Yeah, that's about it.

Oh, right--The first ten people who reply to this journal get put up here, along with two of my favorite deviations by them!

But you have to put this in your journal as well, so no cheating! ^_^

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]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11097642/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/11097642/ Mon, 18 Dec 2006 04:13:13 PST definitely not later than Thursday. Went to a party (*gaspers*) and got lots o' good material for drawings. :3 Ah, ZachZach. Poor, poor ZachZach (Haha, yet, some may argue I should say fortunate ZachZach XD). He's such a good sport, though. ^-^

So, yeah, one drawing up probably on Wednesday.

The second drawing is less comical compared to the first, though I wouldn't necessarily phrase it as "serious" since it's still pretty light-hearted and cute. That one will take longer than the first, and I probably won't get it up until sometime next week. 'Least, that's what I'm aiming for. ^^ Got a rough draft down. It was originally the only draft, but the positioning is a little awkward. *shrug* Zats okay, I'm sure I'll be thrilled when I get the final draft done. ^^

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[edit]: Ah, right, I know that I owe for that awesome journal thingie. I'll put the same thing in my journal next time I update around Thursday, yesh? ^_^

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/10905387/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/10905387/ Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:38:52 PST
Now I'm off to bed.

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]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/10821972/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/10821972/ Thu, 23 Nov 2006 10:48:19 PST
To Do

Pass Right By: Coming along quite nicely. Allysa is all planned out, though Martin is only sketched out from the shoulders up. I'd like to have it finished by Sunday evening if not earlier.

"Best Of" SOFA Trip 1: Complete, will post when others are finished.

"Best Of" SOFA Trip 2: Haven't started.

"Best Of" SOFA Trip 3: Haven't started.

"Best Of" SOFA Trip 4: Haven't started.

"Best Of" SOFA Trip 5: Haven't started.

"Best Of" SOFA Trip 6: Haven't started.

Syd's Birthday Gift: I really need to get working on this. XD But, yeah, haven't started.

Zach's Birthday Gift: Haven't started.

David's Birthday Gift: Haven't started. (Man, this is sooo overdue. XD)

Gift for Grandma: Haven't started, scheduled to be done before Christmas.

Christmas Cardish Thing: Haven't started.

Laters.

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]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/10802571/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/10802571/ Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:52:45 PST
Not much of an "on life" update. Not enough time or energy, 'fraid. ^^' (Damn take-home-test.) Screwin' up my Chem. grade pretty bad, but livin' life with relative happiness. Got a pretty bad feeling this morning, been feeling kind of unpleasant since, but not to much that I've been entirely emo. Ugh, but I hate some guys so much. -_- It's like fucking middle-school all over again. It just... it just really, really, really pisses me off. And it isn't good for my delicate little ego. I wish I could have kicked that jackass in the balls and stomped with my heel 'til he was completely devoid of manhood. ^_^

*cough* Buuuut anyway, art news: Working on the six "Best Of" moments from the SOFA trip. One done, five to go, won't post any 'til I've finished them all. Might start sketching up a certain fun drawing soon, if it strikes me to do so. :3 Not sure what I'm going to call it. But you will see once it's done. Or, if I know you in real life, you'll probably see it in its development stages, too. 'XD

Later.

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]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/10510265/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/10510265/ Wed, 25 Oct 2006 18:58:11 PDT
If I Were...

1.- If I were a fruit I'd be...
A dragonfruit, for no other reason than that sounds cool. :3
2.- If I were a colour I'd be...
Blue. Either a really dark or really light shade or tint.
3.- If I were an animal I'd be...
A wolf. Gee, who saw that coming?
4.- If I were a domestic appliance I'd be...
Coffee machine, I suppose.
5.- If I were a book I'd be...
Oh, God, I don't know. o_o Sorry, terrible answer, but I really haven't a clue.
6.- If I were a clothing item I'd be...
A turtleneck! *anyonewhoknowsmeshould'veseenthatcoming*
7.- If I were a jewel I'd be...
Anything shiny and expensive. XD Specifically? I like sapphires and diamonds an awful lot...
8.- If I were an object I'd be...
A tarot card deck. If not that, a statue of a wolf.
9.- If I were a car I'd be...
Some slender Toyota. I'd rather be a massive truck with wheels twice the truck's height, but realistically I'd never be that. ^^''
10.- If I were an element I'd be...
Water! :3
11.- If I were a tree I'd be...
Weeping willow.
12.- If I were a drink I'd be...
Water. ^^'
13.- If I were an ice cream flavor I'd be...
French vanilla.
14.- If I were a person I'd be...
...I'm not a person already? ;-;
15.- If I were a planet I'd be...
I'd rather be the moon, but considering that isn't a planet, I suppose I'll settle for Earth.
16.- If I were an insect I'd be...
A moth, of course. ^_^ A white tiger moth to be exact.
17.- If I were public transport I'd be...
Really unhappy. -_- I hate people, generally speaking. *sigh* I suppose being a ferry would be kinda cool. ^^
18.- If I were a song I'd be...
"To Love You More."
19.- If I were a movie I'd be...
Voices of a Distant Star. Maybe.
20.- If I were a season I'd be...
Spring. ^^
21.- If I were a flower I'd be...
An iris, my favorite flower. What variation? It doesn't matter to me... Something big and dark purple...
22.- If I were a job I'd be...
One that is complicated, sometimes frustrating, but (I swear!) ultimately rewarding one.
23.- If I were a cartoon I'd be...
Wolf's Rain...
24.- If I were a place I'd be...
Anyplace where peaceful times and chaotic times are in balance. Someplace interesting. I'm thinking mountainous. Wilderness. Yes.
25.- If I were a gift I'd be...
A plush, though what kind of plush depends on the recipient...
26.- If I were a memory I'd be...
I want to be your most precious one, but I'd end up lost in your subconscious, barely remembered if you happen to dig up an old photo with me in the background.
27.- If I were a city I'd be...
San Fransisco. Don't ask why, I just like the city.
28.- If I were a sense I'd be...
Touch.
29.- If I were a game I'd be...
Lost Kingdoms, probably. Or a Japanese dating sim. XD
30.- If I were a candy I'd be...
Omigod chocolate. @_@
31.- If I were a time of the day I'd be...
Midnight.
32.- If I were an invention I'd be...
Uh... >_> There's a reason I'm not an inventor.
33.- If I were a bodypart I'd be...
The heart.
34.- If I were a country I'd be...
France. ^_^
35.- If I were a flavor I'd be...
Strawberry.
36.- If I were a sport I'd be...
Track, the sprints.
37.- If I were a smell I'd be...
Faint rose scent.
38.- If I were a subject I'd be...
Art.
39.- If I were a flag I'd be...
Small and fun to wave around at random occasions of celebration. X3 Or, the Canadian flag. *starts singing "Oh Canada..."*
40.- If I were a building I'd be...
A safe, secure one...
41.- If I were a month I'd be...
May, maybe... Perhaps Febuary?
42.- If I were a perfume I'd be...
Something very natural and not very strong. Hate the chemicals.
43.- If I were a gummy candy I'd be...
zOMG, gummy strawberries. 0.0
45.- If I were a toy I'd be...
Some kind of monster action figure with real working jaws and slash-action claws. ^w^ Plus growl, roar, and snarl sound effects!
46.- If I were a textile I'd be...
...Eh?
47.- If I were a shape I'd be...
Something squiggly.
48.- If I were a answer I'd be...
42. :3
49.- If I were a common liquorice I'd be...
Twizlerz! o.o *can't spell, sorry*
50.- If I were a word I'd be...
Love.

Life Update

Well, it isn... ]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/10468011/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/10468011/ Sat, 21 Oct 2006 17:15:59 PDT
To Do:

"Gone": Still need to do a lot of chains (the ones on the upper body are finished, though), clean up the lines, and add blood spatter.

Birthday Present 1: Scrapped the original, going in an entirely different direction. Picture's in my head, but not started on paper. (This is so overdue, haha.)

Birthday Present 2: Yeah, scrapping it. I'll be putting the sketch down in just a little while. Curse not having a light box. (*has to use windows and glass doors as "verticle light boxes"*)

Birthday Present 3: Haven't started.

Birthday Present 4: God, this is even more overdue than the first. This has been scrapped and restarted so many times, I haven't started it up again since the last scrap. I'll start it again soon. Just as soon as I know what the hell I want to draw for him.

Gift for Grandma: Haven't started.

"Akemi: A picture of my dear Pixie, Akemi, from my Monster Rancher Advance 2 game. Yes, I'm a huge MR fan. Glee. Semi done--her face is almost finished, then I'll just have her hands, cleaning up some lines, and shading. ^_^

Petals Fall: Coming along quite nicely. Inking is partially done on the right wing, most of the head/hair/face, and the left wing is also partially colored.

Completed:

UELA Attack

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/10413504/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/10413504/ Mon, 16 Oct 2006 14:51:44 PDT two things, even! One being a scrap aside. I'm still proud.

Yes, UELA Attack is finished. :3
I tried to get it done last night, but realized I was doing a terrible job on those God-awful-annoying fangirls (I hate drawing crowds), and I wanted this to turn out at least half-decent-nice. So I waited, and ended up finishing it all up during Study Hall today.

The last few minutes of Study Hall were spent on the scrap I'm uploading. It's kind of cute and amusing--check it out, if it strikes you to do so. But please, only after you've viewed UELA Attack. It'll be better if you do.

To Do:

"Gone": Still need to do a lot of chains (the ones on the upper body are finished, though), clean up the lines, and add blood spatter.

Birthday Present 1: Scrapped the original, going in an entirely different direction. Picture's in my head, but not started on paper. (This is so overdue, haha.)

Birthday Present 2: Yeah, scrapping it. I'll be putting the sketch down in just a little while. Curse not having a light box. (*has to use windows and glass doors as "verticle light boxes"*)

Birthday Present 3: Haven't started.

Birthday Present 4: God, this is even more overdue than the first. This has been scrapped and restarted so many times, I haven't started it up again since the last scrap. I'll start it again soon. Just as soon as I know what the hell I want to draw for him.

Gift for Grandma: Haven't started.

"Akemi: A picture of my dear Pixie, Akemi, from my Monster Rancher Advance 2 game. Yes, I'm a huge MR fan. Glee. Semi done--her face is almost finished, then I'll just have her hands, cleaning up some lines, and shading. ^_^

UELA Attack: Completed! I'll be removing this from the list next time I update. ^_^

]]> ~Lycrael http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/10088653/ http://Lycrael.deviantart.com/journal/10088653/ Sat, 16 Sep 2006 07:58:58 PDT Didn't get a whole lot of work done this week, 'cause I was getting ungodly amounts of homework in like, every class. >_< Busy busy. Gonna try to get more done today, since it's really my only free day (Friday evening I spend walking, usually, Sunday's I'm out and about for most of the day, and lately I've been getting tired early and haven't been able to stay conscious long past 10:00 to 10:30), but no promises.

"Gone" : 0% progress from what I told you about in my previous entry.

Birthday Present 1 : More inking done, added a little more color. Almost all details are 'mapped' in in pencil, except the background, which is Satan. Not a ton of progress.

Birthday Present 2 : Started this in Geometry class a few days ago after a test. It's coming along pretty smoothly--two of the four characters are all sketched in, I just have to add the final lines and shading. The third character is semi-sketched in, and the fourth is currently a small circle in the back. ^^''
[This will be completed by September 19th]

Christmas Presents + Birthday Present 3 : No plan to start these until I finish up B.P.2, "Gone," and maybe get farther in B.P.1.

Gift for Grandma : Yeah, adding another drawing to the list. Have no idea what I'm doing for this one, but I've owed my grandma some drawing for like, a year now. >_< Will be finished prior to Christmas.

"Subtle Hints" : I seriously screwed up while inking a small part, and it has made me quite angry. Not really sure what I'm gonna do about it, but this is put on hold until sometime next year.

Gah, okay, I think that's it.

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