http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:Succubus-Angel&section=today deviantART RSS for by:Succubus-Angel en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:20:51 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/26726342/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/26726342/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:48:07 PDT
Firstly, I wish to apologize that I've not been around recently; unfortunately with me working full time again (and with tons of responsibility), I don't have much time for my art anymore. However, I want to thank you for all your continued support and kind words on my art.

Secondly, I want to thank whomever bought two of my prints! I'm astonished and amazed! I deeply thank you for the support and hopefully with more time and practice more of my art will be purchased.

I hope all of you are well and continuing what you do best!

Much Love to All,

Rena

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/24661769/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/24661769/ Sat, 09 May 2009 01:28:16 PDT
Well, here's another update to my situation that's kept me from DA/ work and my hobbies.

After getting my MRI/tests completed it looks like I've ruptured two discs in my lumbar vertebre so it'll take some time to heal and my GP had referred me to a neurosurgeon due to the lack of feeling in my legs and the pressing of nerves to consider surgery.

After attending a consultation with the neurosurgeon he said I don't need surgery as of yet. He however put me on Dexomethsone which is a strong steroid to help with the inflammation to help settle it and repair the discs on it's own. He only wanted me to take it for week. Then, in about a month's time, he would suggest an epidural steroid to help assist it further. For those of you who don't understand what an epidural is, it's where they inject a steroid directly into the spine to give a more potent dosage of medication directly into the body and for women who are in labour, assist with the labour pain.

However, this is not to be the case. Turns out that the dexomethosone I was taking caused me to have serious and extremely adverse side effects to it to where I was becoming blind and suffering from a high fever. I immediately consulted the neurosurgeon and suggested I stopped taking immediately. So I'm in limbo until my GP returns from holidays next week until we can find something else to work.

Since stopping the steroid I've been in much more pain and extremely sensitive across the back but I'm hoping with the time to rest it'll decrease and I'll be able to rest easier. I'm still on my morphine but it seems to do so little now. All I hope is that I will be able to get back into work again soon as I'm losing my mind from boredom and the incessant nagging of back pain.

Sorry for such a long update, but I thought I'd let you know I'm still here and that I wanted to thank you all for all the love and support through this time for me.

I'd also like to give a special thanks to a lost friend of mine who took the time to told me to get better and now I feel so much more whole.

Thanks to you all for your love, support and compassion and I'll do my best to get well again to produce my works and to be a productive member of society.

Much Love to All

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/24381068/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/24381068/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:42:20 PDT
Just thought I'd update you all to my condition. Unfortunately it hasn't gotten any better and in fact has gotten worse, hence my long vacation from DA. It has recently come to my attention that I have prolapses and bulging discs in my lumbar spine along with possible kidney problems so it's back to the doctors and specialists I go.

I've also found recently that I've got bone spurs in my back which cause more problems since they are close to the bulging discs which are impenging on nerves which causes me loss of feelings in my leg. So here I go, about to go into an ultrasound for my kidneys and let me tell you that I've never drank this much water in one sitting in all my life! I feel like I'm sloshing around like a water bed.

As soon as I'm able, I'll give you all an update on how my progress is going. I miss you all and I hope you'll all keep your spirits up for me.

Until Next Time, Much Love to you All,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/23723078/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/23723078/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:08:27 PDT
I just wanted to apologise for how long I've been away. I've been so busy with work and so much more than it's been hard to find the time to actually get online and check all of your submissions and polls and journal entries. I again apologise for any annoyance that the spammer may have caused to any and all of you who received those stupid messages.

Well...what goes on with life...lessee

Unfortunately, I've had to miss two full weeks of work due to a serious injury to my back. At first it was misdiagnosed as a simple muscle cramp then I went to see my actual GP; turned out I had an upper thoracic facet joint dislocation that required immediate physio. It's still not one-hundred percent 14 days later, but it's healing and so much the better.

Since then, I've been getting a lot of rest, seeing doctor and physio on a very regular basis and so much more medical facilities that I think I'm set for my old age.

In the mean time, I'm on some painkillers and now back at work part-time again. I just hope I can get back to full hours again; not for the money but rather the contribution of my work.

However, not all of my experience has been a negative one. Through my rehabilitation, I've managed to draw some fantastic pieces that I'd love to share with you all if you're interested.

Well, sorry to yak all your ears off, but I wanted to let you all know that you're still in my thoughts and heart and know that I find all of your works amazing and seeing progression and polishing of your talents. Keep up the fantastic work and I'll do my best to find some time to reply to all of your works.

Much Love to All,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/23145535/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/23145535/ Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:10:20 PST
First off, I wanted to say that I'm sorry that this has happened to you guys. Never would I do something so childish or immature especially what the message is.

I'll be changing my password and whatnot to help prevent this from happening again. I guess it pays to check my account on a more regular basis.

I hope all of you are doing well and again, I do apolgize for any inconvience this spammer/hacker has caused.

Let me know if there's anything I can do to help!

Much Love to All,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/21648819/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/21648819/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:17:30 PST
As I'm rapidly approaching 22K hits on my gallery, I'd love to give something back to all those who made it possible.

If you are the lucky person to visit my gallery, please take a screen shot of the 22K mark and sent it on to my hotmail account.

I'll be willing to draw pretty much anything (nothing too erotic please) and do the lineart stages as well as a full colouring. (Please keep in mind, however, that I'm currently working full time so it will take a bit of time to get it all worked out)

Thank you all for the twenty-two thousand views of my works. Each and everyone is appreciated and loved.

Much Love to All,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/21511386/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/21511386/ Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:25:21 PST had posted a personality test result and it looked interesting. Here's my results:

Extraversion |||| 18%
Stability |||| 18%
Orderliness |||||||||||||||| 70%
Accommodation |||||||||||||||||||| 90%
Interdependence |||||||||| 36%
Intellectual |||||||||||||||||| 78%
Mystical |||||||||||||||||||| 90%
Artistic |||||||||||||||||||| 83%
Religious |||||||||| 36%
Hedonism |||||||||||||||||||| 90%
Materialism |||||||||||||||||||| 90%
Narcissism |||||| 23%
Adventurousness |||| 16%
Work ethic |||||||||||||||||| 76%
Humanitarian |||||||||||| 43%
Conflict seeking |||| 16%
Need to dominate |||| 16%

Romantic |||||||||| 36%
Avoidant |||||||||||||||| 70%
Anti-authority |||| 16%
Wealth || 10%
Dependency |||||||||||||| 56%
Change averse |||||||||||||||| 63%
Cautiousness |||||||||||||||| 70%
Individuality |||||||||||||||| 63%
Sexuality || 10%
Peter pan complex |||||||||||||||||||| 90%
Family drive |||||||||||||||||||| 90%
Physical Activity |||||| 23%
Histrionic |||||||||||| 50%
Paranoia |||||||||||||||| 70%
Vanity |||||||||||||||||||| 83%
Honor |||||| 30%
Thriftiness |||||||||||||||||||| 90%

Stability results were low which suggests you are very worrying, insecure, emotional, and anxious.

Orderliness results were high which suggests you are overly organized, reliable, neat, and hard working at the expense too often of flexibility, efficiency, spontaneity, and fun.

Extraversion results were low which suggests you are very reclusive, quiet, unassertive, and secretive.

trait snapshot:
depressed, introverted, neat, needs things to be extremely clean, observer, perfectionist, not self revealing, does not make friends easily, suspicious, irritable, hates large parties, follows the rules, worrying, does not like to stand out, fragile, phobic, submissive, dislikes leadership, cautious, takes precautions, focuses on hidden motives, good at saving money, solitary, familiar with the dark side of life, hard working, emotionally sensitive, prudent, altruistic, heart over mind, unadventurous

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/21353334/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/21353334/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:37:51 PST
I hope everyone has been well and I do apologize for not getting in touch with all of you sooner.

As the new home goes, we're all settled in and used to the home now. It's great and have had a few of our friends over for drinks and weekends to help us ease into the new home. Other than that, our old Realtor has yet to give back our $1000 bond which I'm now having to have the RTA investigate as they've not responded back to me in over a week and a half now. Wish me luck as I'm afraid if the investigation requires it, it may go into Small Claims Court.

Other than that, I've found new friends and watchers to all of you I say "welcome to my DA family" you're all welcome and loved ^__^

In a more detailed note, a lovely lady I've met on SheezyArt has done some outstanding work and I suggest to all of you to take a look at her beautiful gallery

She's even done her own beautiful work on my Lunar Valkyrie and I must say she's top notch.

Feel free to let me know how you all are doing! Take care and I'll be back again soon!

Much Love to All,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/21005937/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/21005937/ Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:39:47 PDT
Well, we've only got one night left in our old home before we get our keys to the new one and start to shift all of our belongings. So much to do, so little time, lol. Makes you really think back about all the memories and how much you grow in those walls.

I can't wait to move into this new place as I find it's going to be wonderfully more spacious and more complete for my future plans. I do apologize if I'm not on for a couple of days, as we're going to have things moved, shifted and settled before I can return. In the mean time, keep up the awesome work, guys! I'll be back soon!

Much Love to All

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/20864765/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/20864765/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:26:25 PDT
Well, do I have some news for all of you! I'll be relocating to a new home! So I've been rushing around this morning arranging for all the moving to start and such. It'll be great! I hope to eventually get back online with a new home and a new outlook on my hum-drum life ^O^

Take care all of you and I hope to hear from you soon!

Much Love to All,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/20535525/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/20535525/ Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:58:38 PDT
Not much going on here; how's everyone else? ^O^

-Serena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/19154241/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/19154241/ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:18:24 PDT
I hope all of you are doing well. I do apologize for not being on more often. Here's just a bit of an update for all of you ^_^

First of, my 24th birthday was last week. I had a great time, going out to lunch with my work friends, having my friends and family over for a LAN party, and overall, just enjoying my special day. In the process, I got Final Fantasy Crisis Core and the Limited Edition of the FFVII PSP; soooo sweeeet

Amongst that, I've drawn a few new pictures (which I will do my best to get posted as soon as I'm able) and have been working to have that thing we all need: moolah.

The only downside currently is that I'm currently really icky sick; nasty chest cold and all that rubbish; I hope it goes away soon. I haaaaate feeling so yucked out.

At any rate, let me know how all of you are doing! I want to know how all of you are progressing ^_^

Until then, take care!

Much Love to All,

Rena

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/18331000/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/18331000/ Thu, 15 May 2008 04:19:36 PDT
Wow! Just over 18,000 pageviews, I'm in shock of the amount of talented people who have taken the time to come to this little gallery of mine to help me improve or to just come to visit.

To each and every one of you who have helped me get to this point, thank you so very very much. I appreciate the guidance, the long-lasting friendships I've made, and for all the loving support I've been given.

All of you are so precious and all in your own way, so talented. Keep up the very best and I hope to do so too.

Much Love to All,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/17769355/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/17769355/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:38:14 PDT
Sorry I've been away for so long. With work and so much more going on, I've had one heck of a time trying to keep up. Not to say I've not tried to pop on once in a while. I have some new drawings for all of you, including a few simple sketches and concept pieces I hope you'll all like.

At any rate, feel free to e-mail me or message me. Have a great day, everyone!

Much Love to All,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/16068290/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/16068290/ Mon, 24 Dec 2007 01:53:46 PST Hello DA Family!

First off, let me wish each and every one of you Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays! I hope that all of your celebrations are safe and most importantly, fun! Have a blast!

Secondly, I have posted some new drawings! Hooray! I finally got my printer/scanner working (after much frustration) and hopefully you'll enjoy what I've posted. I'll try to find some more of my others I've been working on around the house and try to post those as well.

May you all have a successful and plentiful '08! Blessings from the Goddess to all in this time of Yule!

Much Love,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/15584178/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/15584178/ Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:35:32 PST
Yes I'm back and I couldn't be happier! Everything is running smoothing at work, the house is ours and we finally have the internet again! Though I don't have a scanner just yet, I've been drawing some great stuff recently! I hope to eventually get them shared with all of you! I hope all of you have been doing well, and I'll do my best to try to get in touch with all of you and getting some works of yours commented on ^_^ Until then, drop me a line when you all can!

Much Love to All,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/15023928/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/15023928/ Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:59:12 PDT
Well unfortunately, I will be going without DA for about three weeks, as Michael and I have now a place of our own to call "home". It'll be about three weeks until we have phone/internet at our place, so I'll be missing each and everyone of you very very much! Please keep up the great work while I'm gone, and I'll do my best to get back as quick as I can!

Much Love,

Rena

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/14682859/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/14682859/ Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:14:05 PDT
First off, let me give you all a big warm snuggly and loving THANK YOU for the 14,000+ pageviews you've left me! I appreciate it so very much. You've all really have helped me achieve in leaps and bounds my aspirations to become a better artist and to gain confidence in my skills and talents. Without you all, I'd still be missing a large part of my hobbies and ultimately a very bored and depressed person. So for each and every pageview I've recieved, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart, and I'll be sure to repay the kindness whenever and however I can ^___^

Secondly, I have been giving this a LOT of thought, and I'd love to see my husband's manga, "Realm of the Steam Driven Blade: Ninja Shroud" back and running full tilt. The only problem, is that without some encouragement and support, my husband has a very large lack of inspiration and want to continue the series and this has been happening for quite some time now (years, actually).

This is where you could really make your voice and vote count! I'm setting up a petition journal in hopes that some or all of you could leave a bit of encouragement or support for my husband who could really use a helping hand.

You've seen the characters, you know some of the backstory, and I'm sure he'd love to hear feedback from you! So if you could leave just a small note (doesn't have to be anything ginormous) urging him, as you've all done for me, I'm sure he'd get back on track and regain some of that confidence and energy!

For future postings, I thank you all so very very much for your love and support here. dA wouldn't be the same without all of you talented, kind and supportive artists here! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for always being there when I've needed you the most!

Much Love,

Rena

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/14625671/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/14625671/ Fri, 14 Sep 2007 02:55:41 PDT
]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/14447576/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/14447576/ Sat, 01 Sep 2007 21:21:13 PDT and it depicts six strange or weird things about myself, so here we go. I'll post the rules and then choose my victims accordingly *evil laughter*

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 7 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..."

Weird habits/things/hates:

1) When I go to job interviews or promotion discussions about myself, I can speak very confidantly about my skills, strengths and weaknesses, but I'm VERY VERY shy! I tend to shock people who are interviewing me when I tell them this and wonder why I can feel so confident and shy at the same time ^O^ I don't quite understand it myself.

2) I'm a stickler for things to get done right away. Believe me, I spend a lot of sleepless nights wondering when things are going to be finished (once they're out of my hands) and I'm sure frustrates my husband to no end ^O^

3) Though I know how to draw somewhat well nowadays, I actually failed High School Art. I'm not sure how I did it but I think it's because I was too shy to turn in my homework; I had really poor self-confidence when it came to my works.

4) Though I draw anime, I don't tend to watch it anymore, unless I know for certain there's not going to be any perversion in it. Unfortunately, I've found that if I try any new animes, they've got to have some sort of sexual content in it, and it makes me extremely nervous.

5) My hate is that I've got a curvy body and I want so much to have the "ideal" body...you know, the "I don't have an ounce of fat on my entire body" Though I've tried dieting and exercise and so much more, I still am too "curved" for my wants and it makes me so frustrated.

6) In turn of the previous statement, some men do find me attractive and I find that frustrating too. I can't tell if they genuinely mean it, or just doing it to be cruel. I've got a lot of problems with self-confidence and am extremely self-concious. I do my best not to think about it, but I'm strange, lol.

Anyways, that's me in a nutshell; though I have more little quirks about me, I'll leave those for another tagging ^__^ Alright, now for my victims...



TigerDreams, CurseReaper, ZoeStead, MiracleAngel, Kawaii1991, Rogue-of-the-Night, and Cheaster

Have fun!

Much Love to All,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/14325915/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/14325915/ Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:28:35 PDT
I hope that I've been more responsive as of late to all of your submissions. As it stands I've got 88 deviations to go through so please be paitent as I try to get through each one.

As it stands, My husband and I, along with a friend of ours are looking into getting new residence and we've been to view two houses thus far. We haven't been too impressed just yet so we'll keep looking.

Here's a question I must ask: Has anyone ever had a day where you're just a complete klutz? These past two days have just been horrible in the fact I've hurt myself on accident more times than I've done in quite a long long time.

Get this, I got bit twice by a green ant (OUCH!), crack both of my knees on cement when I lost my footing outside the house, stubbed my toe at full force on a laundry hamper full of clothes TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE!!, and so much more! I cannot believe I didn't just bawl my eyeballs out ^O^

In other news, I've gotten a job that's LOCAL! So no more traveling three plus hours a day to and from work. It'll be so nice not to have to take the train every morning and evening.

On top of that, I've been trying my best to keep up with drawing more and keeping up with all of your replies, submissions and notes. Thanks for all of your loving support and I also wanted to thank all of you who have made my Male and Female Tutorial such a success. Thus far, I've got nearly 5,000 views on it, as well as 76 faves, more than I ever expected.

All in all, I can't wait to hear from all of you and remember to drop me a PM if you're ever needing to chat! ^_^ I miss all of you bunches, but DA is still in my heart as always ^_^

Much Love,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/13841656/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/13841656/ Mon, 23 Jul 2007 04:12:09 PDT
Again, sorry for being gone so much. I've been so busy with work and finding new work and just have so much on my plate that I've not been online currently. I do apologize for all of the time gone!

I have drawn recently, but again, I've not had much time to do much of anything other than work and getting paid ^O^ I hope all of you are taking good care of yourselves though! Let me all know how you're doing!

Much Love,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/12926011/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/12926011/ Sat, 12 May 2007 07:24:17 PDT
I'm so sorry for being gone for so long. I've been in a whirlwind of things that's been going on, so I've been extremely busy. However, I will do my best to continue to catch up on all of your lovely submissions. Please bear with me and please be patient! Know that all of your works are beautifully special to me, and each deserve a well thought out compliment!

Much Love,

Rena

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/12675077/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/12675077/ Sat, 21 Apr 2007 01:40:05 PDT
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]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/12520036/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/12520036/ Mon, 09 Apr 2007 05:12:00 PDT
I'm sorry that I've not been here to reply to your comments and postings. Believe me, I'm doing my best to get through them all, but when you're sick and not feeling at all well, it's difficult to find the effort to get up and move. I'm feeling much more well, and after a week with a sinus infection, I'll be going back to work and actually doing something.

In the midst of the sickness, I was able to buy myself a little present; a Nintendo DS. That thing RAWKS! I've gotten three games for it, Sims 2 (meh) Animal Crossing: Wild World, (W00t!) and Children of Mana (Yay!)

I was able to stay bundled up and play these games and get well and now I'll have something to do on the train to and from work, hooray! By the way, any of you who do have a DS out there, can you recommend any good RPG's for it? I'm already finished with Children of Mana (I finished it in about 38 hours and that is grinding levels as well) and would like to eventually get some more once I get paid.

Anyway, I'll be posting some new artistry I have done while at work, so let me know what you think and I'll do my best to get back to all of you as soon as I am able. ^_^

Much Love to All,

Rena

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/12215033/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/12215033/ Sat, 17 Mar 2007 04:47:47 PDT
Bruce Cockburn-Lovers in a Dangerous Time
-If I had a Rocket Launcher
-Pacing the Cage
Why Bruce Cockburn:
Though he's an older singer, he has a powerful voice with some extremely meaningful lyrics. They truly make you think about what goes on around you and may have some significance to you. His lyrics are so imaginative and vivid, for example:

"Got to kick at the darkness 'til it bleeds daylight"-Lovers in a Dangerous Time
"If I had a rocket launcher, some some of a bitch would die..."-If I had a Rocket Launcher (You'll have to listen to it to understand why he'd do such a drastic thing).
"Sunset is an angel weeping, holding out a bloody sword; no matter how I squint, I cannot make out what it's pointing toward"-Pacing the Cage.

Cockburn released a new album not too long back (I think in 2003) that still moves me as much as the first album I had ever heard. Give him a chance!

Gordon Lightfoot-If You Could Read My Mind

Why Gordon Lightfoot: His song, If You Could Read My Mind is a bittersweet, soft lyrical/instrumental piece that shows you the depth of loving someone, then to lose it, and to have it lost in return. It can bring a tear to your eye if you truly listen to his words:

"If you could read my mind, love, what a tale my thoughts could tell. Just like an old time movie, about a ghost from a wishing well. In a castle dark, or a fortress strong, with chains upon my feet; you know that ghost is me. I will never be set free, as long as I am a ghost you can't see."

This song has such a beautiful simple and yet extremely moving sound to it. Give it a listen to, and you'll understand.

Simple Minds-Once Upon A Time (Album)

Why Simple Minds: Simple Minds really got popular in the 80's, especially during the movie, the Breakfast Club ("Don't You Forget About Me"). The album I've recommended contains so many great songs, I can't choose only a few. Each song varies with ideas, lyrics, style and meaning. The lyrics too are something to enjoy and really agree with:

"Oh Jungleland, you call it home sweet home, why do you make me feel so sad, and feel all alone. But there's a kid called Hope, and he's holding out his hand. He sees the northern lights in the Promised Land."-Oh Jungle Land

A very unique sound, Simple Minds is one of those classic 80's bands that were known for more than their One Hit Wonder.

Erasure-POP! The First 20 hits (Album)

Why Erasure: If you're looking for something with a bit more beat and more uplifting, try giving Erasure a try. Being Brit-Pop from the 80's and early 90's, they focused on equality, love, hate, confusion and so much more. Each song on POP! is truly an enjoyable one.

"We go waiting for the stars to come showering down, from Moscow to Mars, universe falling down..."-Star!

Their mood changes with each song on this album, some being cheery, happy and encouraging, and the others soft and personal; again, some are poking fun at love at how much they love to hate someone, and then the others can be about how they seek the ones they love. Truly verstile.

Orgy-Candy Ass (Album)
-Vapor Transmission (Album)

Why Orgy: More of a modern band, Orgy is very much a dark, synth/rock/Industrial sound, and their lyrics really can help relate the younger generation to how they feel and want to express, but can't find the right way to do it. Believe me, Orgy was a lifesaver for me when I was younger. I found that it was a great relief to hear Orgy say what I felt and couldn't really express.

They also did a great cover of "Blue Monday" which was a popular One Hit Wonder in the 80's.

"and it's better than nothing; now that control is going; it seems unreal, she's dreaming in digital"-(Fiction) Dreaming in Digital

"Those neon eyes make mom and dad think that we've lost our minds; they're just terrified of all new things."-Opticon

and finally:

The Cure-Why Can't I Be You?
-Facination Street
-Lovesong

Why The Cure: The Cure is another genius band of the 80's, using a lot of strange lyrics/vocals along with eerie streams of music at times to get an odd, sensational feel to their music. Again their style changes with various songs, but always the same remains: the lyrics make you think

"Whenever I'm... ]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/12086736/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/12086736/ Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:45:14 PST
I'm so happy to say that; it's been what seems forever since I've had one and I will do my best to keep up in messages and finish your contest gifts. ^_^

I'm glad to have got to tell you all the great news!

Much Love,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/12063251/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/12063251/ Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:37:52 PST
I'd do the same for any of you and if you DO happen to see any more of my artwork posted as someone else's, please let me know; I again would do the same for you.

Much Love,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/11924698/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/11924698/ Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:08:48 PST
157 watchers and over 10K pageviews is not too shabby for only 12 months work. So in thanks, here's my contest.

The first 12 (one for each month I've been here) to reply to this journal entry will receive a drawing from me (again, your choice if it's pencilled, inked, coloured and so forth) that can be whatever you enjoy (so long as it's in good taste, once more). I do ask however that the winner of the 10K contest does not ask for another drawing. I'm trying to keep it fair, lol. Again, please be patient, I've been going through a lot so drawing it taking quite a while to finish.

Let the Contest begin! Thank you for a wonderful 12 months of supporting me and my artistic ability, watching it grow and helping me nuture what I do have. You all are so very kind and lovely people and I wish nothing but the best for all of you.

Enjoy!

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/11838834/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/11838834/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 06:23:51 PST
Hence the Contest...

Whomever reaches 10,000 pageviews will be the winner of my contest and the prize is a picture (lineart, coloured, pencilled, whatever your choice) drawn by yours truely. You'll have the choice of whatever it is I draw (of course if it's in good taste).

To make sure it's fair, please take a screenshot of your reaching my 10K and send it to my e-mail address: renakittykat@hotmail.com. I wish you all the best of luck and thank you again for being such a wonderful place to be.

Much Loveto All,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/11125038/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/11125038/ Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:23:33 PST
I was also curious to know what all your New Year's Resolutions will be?

Let's see, what I want for Christmas...my first and foremost want has already been fulfilled; to be with my husband through this Holiday Season (our first together ^____^ Apart, here comes the greedy side, mwhahahaha..

I would LOVE to get some new How to Draw Manga from Go Office to add to my collection ^__^ I may not use them as often as I had with my previous ones, but I still want very much to complete the entire collection ^O^

Ohhh yeah, Video games.....I really really want Animal Crossing again, lol. I LOVE that game...it is so addictive! ^O^

Aaaand some art supplies! Always in need of those...especially inking pens...those die quick ^O^

Let's see, I would have loved to have my family here with me in Australia this Christmas, but here's hoping that next year will be different ^_^

Now, about New Years Resolutions..

I know this is going to sound hypocritical, but I have two resolutions about my body...I want to lose weight, and I want very much to be accepting and loving of myself. I know I'm never going to be as thin as I want to be so badly, but having curves isn't the end of my world and neither should it be of anyones. If they don't like, they don't have to look.

I am going to also try to be more optimistic this year...I've been really down this past year, so I'm going to try to make the best of what is given to me...

Finally, I'm going to try to ever improve my artistry/writing and hopefully get more coloured works published on DA ^O^ Perhaps even get good enough to start selling prints!

What about you all??

Merry Christmas to all and Happy Holidays to everyone here on DA as well! Love you bunches!

-Rena (Succubus-Angel)

Edit: To those who are interested in Poetry (bending towards more the horror and macabre) I've started up a seperate account strictly for those (since there are so many) You can reach my other Gallery at: Please do give them a read if you're interested, otherwise I'll cry ^O^ J/K Happy Holidays all. ^_^

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/11100381/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/11100381/ Sun, 17 Dec 2006 23:52:15 PST
Immigration today didn't leave me with a warm and fuzzy feeling, unless the warm and fuzzy feeling is a pillow-beating over someone's head.

My husband and I went into submit our application today only to find out that even MORE is needed to get this applied for and completely through. I now need an extensive medical exam and criminal background check done at OUR OWN WORK AND EXPENSE!!



We have given the Immigration Department nearly two THOUSAND dollars and for what? *sighs* I would have thought that the money we've given them would have been covering the cost of the exam and background check fees...

Not to mention also that we weren't told of these things either by the booklet provided online OR over the phone when I had asked what was needed. Apparently these were all things needed by the time we submitted our application...



Luckily, however, I was giving a Bridging E-Visa that will cover the time until the Immigration Agent makes a decision and recieves all the additional info needed for this to FINALLY and ULTIMATELY go through.

Though that's some comfort, it's not comforting for the fact that we now have to pay nearly another 300 dollars for my medical exam and 18 dollars (American; I'm not sure what that translates into Australian currently) for someone to send a piece of paper saying "No Criminal Record". Not only that but I have to also submit my fingerprints to the FBI in the states to even receive a copy of my background that doesn't exist and again, that will cost more money for the process. That also doesn't include train fare and so on for the trips to the city where this is required (the exams and the Immigration Office)



I am just hoping that when all of this is OFFICALLY over, I'll not be turned away. I also hope that this gets settled soon because I'm so burnt out.

The stress is mind-boggling currently...Anyways, I'll get to be with my family-in-law for our first christmas together, so that makes me happy. I'll also get the chance to stay with my husband longer than I had hoped, and that makes me the most estatic. Anyways, thanks for listening to this long and boring rant ^O^

-Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/11064708/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/11064708/ Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:59:25 PST
As soon as I get to feel better, I'll have new and heartfelt comments waiting for you. In the meantime, keep up the beautiful and creative submissions and know I've not forgotten about you all.

Much Love,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/11034136/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/11034136/ Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:43:31 PST
As I was heading to bed last night, I didn't have my glasses on...and with that said, I'm really really REALLY nearsighted ^O^ All I can make out are colours and very slight differences in it...otherwise..anything beyond a foot away looks like a smeared oil-painting. Pretty, but not really a way of seeing the world to be productive ^O^

Anyways, before I had to go to bed, I needed to answer the call of nature (she's always calling at the most inopportune times, I tell ya!) so I had to head upstairs and normally do what I do when I don't have my glasses on...remember where I'm going and make sure I remember I'm doing it right.

Anyways, I made it upstairs to the restroom perfectly fine, it's when I was coming back downstairs that I had a problem...

Looking down at the stairs, to keep my steps from being too short or too long, I saw a froggy shaped object on one of the steps. (I tend to see little geckoes, froggies and whatnot on the stairs before, so I want to be careful). I wanted to side step the little guy and get down to pick him up to take him outside.

However, when I was side stepping, my foot didn't quite make the speed and movement I needed to as I was stepping down.

A grisly snap happened in my ankle and I caught myself in time before hurtling down the stairs. Let's just say I didn't cry but I did make a FCC person cry and plug their ears going "I didn't just heeeaarrrr thaaaaat"

anyways, long story short, I twisted my ankle pretty bad. However, still being as caring and kind, I wanted very much to make sure that the little froggy was out of harms way and to make sure no one else hurt themselves on the stairs trying to do what I did.

As I lent down to pick up the little guy, my eyesight got better...and came to find out!

...it wasn't a frog...

It was a piece of torn up carpet (probably by the cat) that had a shape and colour similar to one...

*sighs*

Ah well, even though my ankle hurts like hell and is quite icky looking, I think of myself as sort of a..

STUPID IDIOT FOR NOT WEARING MY GLASSES!

hee hee, just kidding. I'm fine for the most part, so don't be too concerned, but the funny part is...make sure, you know it's a frog...

^O^ Catch you all later!

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/10990194/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/10990194/ Fri, 08 Dec 2006 01:27:01 PST so I thought it'd be a nice way for me to give out more info about myself (warning, if you find these boring, and don't want to know more about the Rena-Kitty, then stop right here...really...I mean it...if you keep reading you're stuck!...oookay, don't say I didn't warn you ^O^)

1) How old do you wish you were?: 22 is a good age

2) Where were you when 9/11 happened?: I was waiting for class to start in my Goverment/Economy Class.

3) What do you do when vending machines steal your money?: If it took it and the item gets stuck, I look for someone bigger and stronger than me to knock it down. If it's just the money it took,well, there's not a lot you can do, really ^O^

4) Do you consider yourself kind? I've been told I am.

5) If you HAD to get a tattoo, where would it be?: Across my entire back.

6) If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be? Japanese; it's good business to be so.

7) Do you know your neighbours?: I know I have neighbours, but I don't really talk to them.

8) What do you consider a holiday?: Anything where the family can get together and have some fun.

9) Do you follow your horoscope?: As of often as I can. I believe them to be accurate enough.

10) Would you move for the person you loved?: I did, over 7000 miles (if not more)

11) Are you touchy feely?: If I love and feel comfortable around the person enough.

12) Do you believe that opposites attract? It can happen.

13) Dream job?: Secretarial/Data Entry with awesome pay

14) Favorite channel(S)?: Cartoon Network, Crime and Investigation, The Comedy Channel etc.

15) Favorite place to go on weekends?: Absolutely nowhere ^O^

16) Showers or Baths?: I like the both but if I'm in a hurry then showers.

17) Do you paint your nails?: If they weren't so brittle I would.

18) Do you trust people easily?: No, but people seem to have a lot of trust in me.

19) What are your phobias?: Arachnophobia and I'm very nervous about being in front of new people or in large crowds.

20) Do you want kids?: Eventually (won't happen for at least another three years ^O^)

21) Do you keep a handwritten journal?: When I have a journal available, I do. Makes it more personal.

22) Where would you rather be right now?: Curled up sleeping.

23) Heavy or light sleeper?: Light; my cat walking on carpet woke me up once.

24) Are you paranoid?: Not particularly.

25) Are you impatient?: It depends on the sitaution. With some, I have the patience of a saint...with others, I hate when time seems to slow down dramatically.

26) Who can you relate to?: If you mean confide in, I'd like to think my husband. If not, I'd like to think I can relate to my friend (sis) Jenn; she and I have been through a lot of similar situations.

27) How do you feel about interracial couples?: If you're happy and in love, then that's the greatest feeling in the world. Race shouldn't matter when it comes to the most human of all emotions: Love

28) Have you been burned by love?: Yes, but I don't think they realize how badly.

29) What's your main ring tone on your cell?: When I had one, it was the Nokia tone.

30) What were you doing after midnight last night?: Talking with my husband.

31) What did the last text on your mobile phone say? I didn't use text messaging all that often.

32) Whose bed did you sleep in last night?: Mine and my husband's.

33) What color shirt are you wearing?: Black *evil laughter*

35) Name three things you have on you at all times: My wedding ring, my glasses, my skin.

36) What color are your bed sheets?: Pale yellow

37) How much cash do you have on you right now? On me, nothing. Unsure about my hubby.

38) What is your favorite part of the chicken?: The breast.

39) What's your favorite town/city?: Honolulu, Hawaii

40) I can't wait till: This Immigration scare is over with.

41) Who got you to join myspace?: No one did, and I hardly ever check mine.

42) What did you have for dinner last night?: *tries to think* Nothing if I remember correctly.

43) How tall are you barefoot?: 5' 1"

44) Have you ever smoked heroin?: None of anyone's business.

45) Do you own a gun?: I really don't like guns. (Go Oz!)

46) What do you prefer to drink in the morning?: If it's cold outside, Coffee.

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TigerDreams has been a wonderful watcher of mine almost from the beginning. He being a more action and realistic aritst (along with the hybrid of anime into his works) has had the experience and patience of a saint with this artistry.

Tiger has various sorts of styles and interests including:
Shadowbox Theatre- [link] The Interview- [link] and my favourite, Neko Baba and Terry Present-[link]

Not only is he a great artist, but he has also been a constant source of very encouraging support to others and myself as well! Because of his kindness and ever improving art, I have decided to make him our December's Artist of the Month.

Here are some of my favourite drawings he has done:



Again, thank you all who will take the time to say hi and to browse through this Artist of the Month's gallery!

Again, stay tuned for January's Artist of the Month! It might just be YOU! ^__^

Congrats TD on making this month's selection!

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/10875906/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/10875906/ Tue, 28 Nov 2006 05:53:43 PST
When I first arrived here at DA, I never would have though I'd reach 100, let alone a thousand pageviews. Now that I'm at over 6000, I find that my works are worth more than I had originally thought.

I also wish to say that all of you have made this an amazing experience here at DA. Friendly, open and honest, my works have drastically improved because of the constructive criticism I have received from pros and progressing artists alike. My deep appreciation goes out to each and every one of you.

I hope to continue creating and posting works that will ever improve and make you all proud to have me on your watch lists.

Some new developments are being made with another picture of Ascentia is being worked on, as well as various new styles I wish to try. I hope that you all will stick with me as you have so graciously done thus far.

I hope that each of you reach 6000 that haven't done so just yet and to those that have, I hope you have many many more. Thank you all again for making Deviantart a place I've enjoyed posting my work.

Much Love to All,

Rena (Succubus-Angel)

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/10840289/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/10840289/ Fri, 24 Nov 2006 23:38:45 PST
I also wanted to let everyone know that I didn't before...I am married! Yeup, your Succubus-Angel is now offically taken and I couldn't be more happy with who I am with. I hope that it doesn't sound like I'm gloating, I just want to share the happiness with everyone!

The wedding was a simple ceremony at the Court House in the Churchill/Ipswich area and afterwards the closest of family and myself all went to Sizzler's for a celebration/reception. It was a lot of fun and I couldn't believe how nervous I was. I was afraid I was going to faint at the table/alter. However, I managed to stay upright and focused ^O^

What I don't understand is why people get so DEAD QUIET in situations like this. I had whispered loudly into the room "Someone say something..it's too quiet!!" that's when the family started talking a bit and taking pictures ^O^

Ah well, it was a lovely day and I'm still blushing when I think about it ^O^

Anyways, I'll stop going on about it and get to the Personal Questions! ^O^

THREE NAMES YOU ARE CALLED BY:

1) Serena
2) Rena-Kitty
3) Sweety-Cherry

THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU'VE HAD:

1) Dark_Sadness (on Unsolved Mysteries)
2) Succubus_Angel (on DA and mainly every other site I vist now)
3) Serena the Farseer

THREE THINGS YOU'VE DONE IN THE LAST 33 MINUTES:

1) Went to the corner shop
2) Drank some Iced Coffee
3) Replied to Comments and Submissions on DA

THREE THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:

1) The curves of my body (Skinny Chicks CRY! ^O^ J/K)
2) I'm a very loving person and love doing what I can for others
3) I have a lot of wonderful friends I've made here at DA

THREE THINGS YOU DISLIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:

1) I suffer from Chronic and severe Depression
2) I have a very low self-esteem a lot of the time.
3) I tend to close myself off instead of talking with others about how I feel

THREE PARTS OF YOUR ORIGINS:

1) Three types of Native American
2) Irish
3) German (I'm much more, but I can name only three, lol)

THREE THINGS YOU'RE AFRAID OF:

1) Spiders!!! *cries*
2) Meeting new people (I'm very shy, normally)
3) Never being able to accept myself of who I am, not what I could be.

THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:

1) My wedding ring
2) Black long sleeved shirt (in the middle of summer! I'm insane, I know ^O^)
3) Blue Jeans

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS (EXCLUDING NATURAL NEEDS)

1) Coffee (whether it be iced or hot)
2) A smoke
3) An I Love You

THREE IMPORTANT OBJECTS:

1) Pencils and Paper for Drawing (plus an eraser)
2) Video Games!
3) A Computer with an internet connection ^O^

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE BANDS OR ARTISTS:

1) Orgy
2) Zeromancer
3) Almost any 80's pop group

THREE WAYS TO BE HAPPY:

1) Being with Friends you can have a really good laugh with
2) Eating Good Food
3) Sleeping until you are refreshed

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS AT PRESENT:

1) Dr. Online (rico remix)-Zeromancer
2) Flying Battery Zone-Sonic and Knuckles Soundtrack
3) Poison-Milk Inc.

THREE NEW THINGS YOU WANT TO TRY IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS:

1) Working in a new country
2) Saving up some money to go back home for next Christmas
3) Try to work through the frustration of learning how to use Photoshop

THREE THINGS YOU REGRET:

1) Not telling people I love them more
2) To save my grandfather from shooting himself
3) For not trying harder to work at getting thinner

THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP (with others in general)

1) A sense of Humor for one thing! If you can't laugh, then what is there to be happy about in life!
2) Acceptance and Appreciation for what I look like and who I am, instead of wishing I looked like someone else.
3) Devotion...if you have that, then you don't really need trust, because it's already there.

THREE IMPORTANT THINGS YOU'VE GIVEN TO THE WORLD:

1) My Love
2) My Writing
3) My Artistry

TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE (dare ya to guess wich one is the lie ^.^ )

1) I like the colour red
2) I watch soap operas
3) I am Gothic

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX:

1) A warm and hearty laugh.
2) Warm arms to fall asleep in
3) Eyes you can lose yourself in

THREE EMOTIONAL THINGS YOU LIKE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX:
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A funny comic illustrator, FourPanelHero has a great way of making people laugh and giving something to the community.

Hilarity is something hard to come by these days and I do find that it's rather difficult to be as creatively funny as Jay. He's taken us through various worlds including:

The Herd-[link] Dead Duck and Zombie Chick-[link] Mother Goof's-[link] and so many spins on television shows, celebrities and so much more.

I can always look to FPH for a good and hearty laugh, considering that his humour is exactly what I enjoy and what I enjoy using to get through the day.

FourPanelHero, you deserve much recognition for your talents and your enjoyable works. I hope that being November's Artist of the Month, my watchers will take the time out to really get to check out your works and appreciate them just as much as I have.

Dear Watchers, if you DO read these, do please take the time to check out his work and his wonderful gallery! He's done so much for the community, I feel it's time to give it back.

Congrats on being the first, hon!

These are just some of my many favourites that Jay has done:



Thanks in advance to all of you who do take the time to enjoy FPH's works! Keep an eyeout for December's Artist of the Month!

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/10350058/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/10350058/ Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:53:46 PDT
I was thinking of holding my own Artist of the Month journal entry, in hopes that more of you will be noticed for all of your gorgeous works and really get the chance to get some exposure, not to mention to also show my appreciation to all of you who have made my gallery a wonderful place to be.

It'll be based on who has really put the effort in making others feel welcome, and how much support you've given to others in the past. It's not going to be based on how professional your art is, and EVERYONE eventually will be nominated ^___^

In the Artist of the Month, I'll post what I enjoyed most about their work, how long ago I met them, and their most accomplished pieces I enjoyed the most

How does that sound to everyone? I would hope that this is something that will bring my friends closer together and also give everyone a chance to really shine on my gallery, because whether you like it or not, you ALL do ^___^

Feedback would be great!

to all of you!

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/10300545/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/10300545/ Fri, 06 Oct 2006 05:34:31 PDT
Sasha has been drawing a heck of a lot longer than myself, and because of this, she is quite the established artist. She has created her own style, and has wonderful ideas for Mangas/Graphic Novels.

I urge you to take a look through her gallery and leave comments or even add her to your list, if her style is something you enjoy!

With that said, Welcome to Deviant Art, Sasha! I hope you have lots of fun here ^__^

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/10056545/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/10056545/ Wed, 20 Sep 2006 04:10:35 PDT
The first ten people who respond to this Journal Entry may have one piece of lineart done by yours truly. If it's possible, I'll try to add two characters into one piece (though I'm not quite that experienced in it juuuust yet)

Now, there are some rules that need to be applied to this:

I will not, and I repeat will NOT draw Hentai. I'm sorry, I just don't feel comfortable drawing that. Eye candy is fine but no Hentai.

The character/creature I draw must be either your character, or if it's a fanpic, you must tell me from which game/movie/book/etc. and give copyright info.

You must also (if you decide you want a drawing) repost this for other people so that you can also get better.

Please also keep in mind that with my works it does take a bit of time (due to I'm a perfectionist and I want to make it of good quality). So it will be given to you, just don't expect it the day on or after or very shortly after the post.

Anyway! Let's begin! I'll edit this post as the messages come through!

1.Hakuhatsu-Gimster
2.Miracleangel-Nepka: 100%
3.Xenos-Threat-Edward
4.Fyorl-Kratos: 100%
5.He-Jin-Arthas (Evil)
6.HuangZhong-Yoko (sp?): 100%
7.TigerDreams-Damien-"A Boy and His Pet"
8.LordofPastries-Ai (Princess Ai)/L (Death Note)
9.VyseN-One Piece Fanart
10.

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9958240/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9958240/ Mon, 04 Sep 2006 00:55:13 PDT
Steve Irwin, to most, known as the Croccodile Hunter has passed away. His death was during a dive and due to a stingray, he passed on in this world and into the next.

The death was due to a Stingray barb that had pierced through his heart.

At least this can be said about Steve, he left behind an important message of saving and conserving the balance of all creatures on this planet and to respect all that is around us. His wife and two children he has also left behind are not yet aware of his passing (due to a trek through Tasmania). However, through them, Steve will live on.

His bright and happy-go-lucky spirit is a wonderful reminder of what a great person he was. Intelligent and a way with animals, he always was able to bring new insight to the children and to adults. He also helped us realize that we are amongst that balance of creature and plant and to be wise of what we use, and how we protect what is around us.

I am so happy for the fact that I was able to see him on Animal Planet, that he had helped out one of Oregon's smaller Rehabilitation Facilities, Wildlife Safari, and was able to have a family and a wife who cared for him.

Steve, we will miss you, but we will always keep you in our hearts. There, you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Man amongst men.

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9857659/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9857659/ Sat, 26 Aug 2006 02:27:47 PDT
Your real name: Serena Angelina Brown
Age: 22
Height: 5' 1"
Natural hair colour: Blonde (now a fading red)
Eye colour: Blue-Grey
Skin color: Pale ^O^
Glasses/contacts?: A stylish pair of glasses (think sexy secretary)
Piercings: Ears
Tattoos: None yet, but would like to get a few
Braces: Nope
Mannerisms: Cynical, yet loving to those who deserve it.
Other distinctive markings: Hmmm, do scars count?

*FAVOURITE
Colour: Black, the ultimate colour/shade...whatever
Band: I have so many...Zeromancer, Razed in Black, Linkin Park, Disturbed and so forth.
Video game: I have so many favourite games...mainly RPG's
Movie: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
Book: So far, almost all of Terry Pratchett's
Food: Fetticini Alfredo
Game on a cell phone: I don't own a Cell Phone...yes, I know, I'm behind the times.
CD: I don't really own CD's anymore
Flower: I'm not much of a flower person
Scent: Peppermint
Animal: The ever graceful and intelligent dolphin (bottlenose to be exact)
Comic book: I'm not much into Comic Books
Cereal: Hmmm...lots of yummy ones to choose from.
Website: This is it, folks
Cartoon: Warner Bros, Tex Avery and some of the Cartoon Network stuff

*DO YOU
Play an instrument?: Nope, Haven't tried in a long while either
Watch TV more than 60 hours a week?: I'm not much of a TV watcher
Like to sing?: When alone ^O^
Have a job?: Not currently, but would love one.
Have a cell phone?: Again, I know, I'm behind the times.
Like to play sports?: I like martial arts. Tae Kwon Do being my favourite
Have a boyfriend/girlfriend?: Yes, if you mean girlfriend ^_^
Have a crush on someone?: Nope
Live somewhere NOT in the united states?: I'm currently in Oz
Have more than 5 TVs in your house?: There are two TV's where I am
Have any special talents/skills?: Uhm, I can do the splits?
Exercise daily?: Try to
Like school?: For the education yes, for the people, not so much

*CAN YOU
Sing the alphabet backwards?: Up to about "Q" ^O^
Stand on your tip toes without wearing shoes?: Yes, I can't stand being short at times, lol
Speak any other languages?: English, German and a smidgen of Japanese
Go a day without food?: Four, actually
Remember your dreams: In minute detail
Read music, not just tabs?: Nope; too confusing
Roll your tongue?: Yeup, all ways.
Eat a whole pizza?: Nope

*HAVE YOU EVER
Won something in the lottery?: Nope
Snuck out of the house?: A few times...
Lied to get out of trouble?: Numerous times
Had a computer crash?: Yes, and there's no frustrating thing like it
Gotten lost in your city?: Sort of, sort of not
Seen a shooting star?: I've seen metorites burning up in our atmosphere.
Been to any other countries?: Not currently
Had a serious surgery?: If you count getting stitches multiple times...
Stolen something important to someone else?: Never needed to; I've got my own stuff, lol
Solved a rubiks cube?: I don't have the patience
Gone out in public in your pajamas?: I despise those who do
Cried over a girl?: Yes
Cried over a boy?: Yes
Kissed a random stranger?: Uhmm....why? That's gross
Hugged a random stranger?: I tend to stay away from people
Been in a fist fight?: Quite a few times...people seem to underestimate me due to my size
Been arrested: Not offically ^O^
Done drugs?: Oh yes
Had alcohol?: Yeup
Laughed and had milk come out of your nose?: No, but I seem to have the talent of making others do so
Pushed all the buttons on an elevator?: I've been tempted, but never have
Snuck into the opposite sex's bathroom?: Didn't need to sneak; had to clean them often
Gone to school only to find you had the day off because of a holiday/etc?: No, but I had my parents play a pratical joke on me once
Swore at your parents?: Yes
Kicked a guy where it hurts?: Quite a few times
Been to a casino?: Yes, and I won double what I put in.
Ran over an animal and killed it?: Damned Chipmunk...at least I didn't hit it
Broken a bone?: Nope... ]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9835638/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9835638/ Thu, 24 Aug 2006 06:13:15 PDT
This particular Tag is six things you don't like about yourself. Alright, time to tell everyone, lol.

1. I am very pessimistic at times

2. I also have a very low self-esteem

3. At times, I could be considered a real bitch

4. I tend to say sorry for things that aren't really my fault, lol

5. I tend to be anti-social for the most part. People most of the time have to approach me, or I don't talk to them at all.

6. I tend to think a lot of the time I'm a horrible artist

All right, now that I've gotten THAT off my chest (for some odd reason I feel much better, lol) Time to tag six others muwahahahahaah...my victims are:

CurseReaper, TigerDreams, Xenos-Threat, He-Jin, Veeno and WingedWolves

Alright, time for you to all answer this too *evil laughter*

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9834892/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9834892/ Thu, 24 Aug 2006 04:01:53 PDT
Thanks for all the kind words and uplifting encouragement of good health. That means so very much to me. ^_^

Alrighty! Back to work!

Rena

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9733219/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9733219/ Tue, 15 Aug 2006 06:14:33 PDT
Sorry guys, I wanted to let you know it's going to be a few days before I submit or even possibly comment. I came down with the stomach flu last night and I'm not feeling at all well.

Hopefully it'll leave as fast as it arrived, that way I can come back and comment on more of all your lovely works. Until then, keep drawing, and keep being creative.

Rena

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9492685/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9492685/ Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:34:32 PDT
Because of the negative views taken on such, I tend to find myself self-conscious and rather depressed on the look and feel of eing in my own skin.

Until this morning...

As I started my day with my cup of coffee and the daily newspaper, I came across an entry with the title of: "Artworks-Just Nude; Popular exhibition returns".

At first I was immediately defensive; thinking it was full of the "ideal" woman's body. I was thinking it wasn't worth getting upset over, until my eye caught a quote from the artist, Mr. Isgrove: "To me, the perfect model isn't 36-24-36 for a female." Wondering what he meant, I gathered up my will and read the article.

In summary, Mr. Isgrove has created an exhibit where some of his most popular sculptures, photography and drawings are of curvaceous women. I was simply astonished. Mr. Isgrove went on to say "Some of my most beautiful drawings are of voluptious women."

To think that there are artists still appreciative of the full-figured women and to make an exhibition of it fills me with pride and hope. If he can get the public to realize and deeply appreciate women for their imperfections and beauty of realism, I find that it will keep that stereotype of "Be thin-Be Me!" at bay and give a little respect to women who hide in the shadows, unable to be comfortable with the look and feel of their nature-given curves. We deserve to be recognized just as much as the super-models, just as much as the thinner celebrities, just as much who have altered their bodies to follow the band wagon.

I'm so thankful to Mr. Isgrove for the enlightenment of the day, as well as the gentle reminder that as women no matter what we look like, we should be appreciated for the fact that we ARE women; the most gorgeous creatures on this planet.

This exhibition is a tribute to all women of all shapes and sizes; Ages and beauties of imperfection. I think we should all follow the example and truly embrace women for everything we are, not just for our weight and looks.

To women out there like me, do NOT give up the ideals of the unique beauty of our bodies, but rather nuture and appreciate how we look and most importantly, who we are beyond the skin...

A final quote from Mr. Isgrove: "Some of my models say, 'Gino, you make us look so fleshy.' and I think they like that, it's real and womanly. It's our interpretation."

Source-Queensland Times-14 July 2006

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9471380/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9471380/ Sun, 23 Jul 2006 19:17:57 PDT
I've drawn three pictures, but honestly, I don't feel they are much worth the lead I've worked with. I'll definitely try my best to get more submissions in once I've gotten some creativity in.

Also, I wish to thank all of you who do watch me. It's quite the honour to know that I'm well known amongst you all. Thank you so very much for doing what I do for others. You are all talented and very appreciated.

I'll try to update again here soon.

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9182945/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9182945/ Sun, 25 Jun 2006 20:58:55 PDT
From all of you at DA who have given me wonderful gifts, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I cannot believe how many friends I've made here, and how I truly feel a bond with them, not just aquaintences. I can't thank you all enough for making my birthday the brightest and most fun-filled one I've had in years.

It's strange to think that yesterday at about four in the afternoon I came into this world almost a quarter of a century ago. Short, but at the same time such a long road. I've learned, and had a multitude of falls and breaks, but I've also healed and looked around me with renewed vigor and insight.

I've got to remember to keep going, to keep trying, to keep living and to keep loving. That is what I want from life.

Happy Birthday To Me! ^_____^

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9070730/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9070730/ Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:19:34 PDT
First Place Winner Goes To: I Shall Protect Thee by Tiger Dreams: [link] For his unique take on Luminarium and time period. Interesting shading and background gave this an awesome take on an awesome character. Congrats, Tiger Dreams!

Second Place Winner Goes To: Luminarium by Paranoid Rabbit [link] The colours and mood of this particular piece is intense and beautifully dark, as was the unique quip of writing that added to this. Thank you so much for sharing such a great piece with us!

Last but not least, our Third Place Winner Goes To: Luminarium by CurseReaper [link] His talent for giving mood and deep movement for the character is amazing.

Now it's time for our honourable mentions! Each of these submitters really gave it their best effort, and I think they are all wonderful! I just wish I had more room for entry, lol!

Gothic Knight Submission Entry by Duero: [link] He did a fantastic job in rendering my character with a new style I'd not seen used by him! He really blew me away with how detailed the night skyline was, as the detail of his trench.

Gothic Knight Submission by Ryokugyoku: [link] The dark rich and bold lines used with this piece was so similar to mine. It was so very well done! Bravo!

Gothic Knight by Wingedwolves: [link] The idea of the eye on his hand was so deeply unique! I am quite facinated with it, and I love it dearly. Great twist, hon! Keep it up!

Contest Entry: Succubus-Angel by VyseN: [link] This is just too funny! When I first saw it, I couldn't help but laugh and add this immediately to my favourites. It's a pity that VyseN couldn't get his coloured version in on time, but I still love it.

All in all, I wanted to thank you all so very much for your contributions to this! I had so much fun in this! All of you are SO very talented, and I loved seeing what you could do with this!

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9049439/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9049439/ Mon, 12 Jun 2006 17:35:41 PDT
I should hopefully have a winner by this Wendesday (June 14th) and so I'll have the winner annoucned by then.

Again, all of you, thank you so much for making this contest a fun and creative one!

All of you are so very loved! Hugs to everyone!!!

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9002093/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/9002093/ Wed, 07 Jun 2006 18:24:13 PDT
Luminarium by Paranoid Rabbit: [link]

Contest Entry:Succubus-Angel by VyseN: [link]

Gothic Knight by Wingedwolves: [link]

and last but not least...

I Shall Protect Thee by TigerDreams: [link]

Each of these artists are amazing! I love what they've done with my character and I cannot wait to see the other submissions that are coming!

June 12th is the deadline, so get those submissions in soon! Thanks to all of you who have given this such a great reply!

Author Update-June 8th, 2006

We have another Submission for the contest!

Gothic Knight contests entry by Duero: [link]

Give all of the contestants a big hand!

Author Update-June 9th, 2006

Another update, and another great submission!

Gothic Night Submission by Ryokugyoku: [link]

Just a few days left before the contest closes down and I make my final choice! I love all the submissions so far and this is going to be one difficult choice to make, lol! I wish I could make them all the first place winner! I'll have first place, second place and third place to make it somewhat fair, lol!

]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/8992120/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/8992120/ Tue, 06 Jun 2006 18:35:55 PDT [x] I've consumed alcohol.
[x] I've run away from home.
[x] I have lied to my parents about where I am.
[] I listen to political music.
[] I collect comic books. Why do that when I could make my own ^O^
[x] I shut others out when I'm depressed.
[] open up to others easily.
[x] I am keeping a secret from the world
[x] I watch the news. Occasionally when something is worth watching
[] I own over 5 rap CDs. *shudders* Nope. Unless you count LP as such
[] I own an iPod or MP3 player
[x] I own something from Hot Topic. I actually own quite a bit from there.
[x] I love Disney Movies.
[x] I am a sucker for hair/eyes.
[] don't kill bugs. They can stay outside. If they come into my house, they're dead
[x] I curse regularly. I could make a drunken sailor blush.
[] I paid for that cell phone ringtone.
[] I am a sports fanatic.
[] I have "x"s in my screen name.
[x] I've slipped out an "lol" in a real conversation. Once..and only once, lol!
[] I love Spam. *shudders* Ewwwww
[x] I bake well. I'd like to think I do, lol.
[] I would wear pajamas to school. Nope; I HAD to get dressed.
[] I own something from Abercrombie. Nope, and I NEVER will!
[] I have a job. I had quite a few, but as of now, nope.
[] I love Martha Stewart. I love Martha Stewart...to DEATH!! *evil laughter*
[] I am in love with love.
[] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS. Whoever does, needs to be sent back to the 2nd grade and learn to type and spell like a normal person, lol.
[x] I am self conscious. Very much so...
[x] like to laugh. If you can't laugh, then what is there?
[] I smoke a pack a day.
[] I loved Perks of Being a Wallflower.
[x] I loved Go Ask Alice. I suggest it to all teenagers and those who are sheltered. It's quite an eye opener
[x] I have cough drops when I'm not sick. Yup, I like the menthol, lol.
[] I can't swallow pills. I don't have a problem with it.
[] I eat fast food weekly. I don't eat it EVERY week. My heart would scream at me.
[x] I've been out of this country.
[x] I believe in ghosts. I definitely do.
[x] I can't sleep if there is a spider in the room. I can't function if there's a spider anywhere in my house, lol.
[x] I am really ticklish. Yes, however I can turn it off when I want, lol.
[] I see a therapist. Not currently; Not in THAT much of need of professional help ^O^
[x] I love white chocolate. Better than normal milk chocolate.
[x] I bite my nails. Used to. I've trained myself not to ^O^
[x] I am comfortable with being me. For the most part. There are days where I don't.
[x] I play computer games/video games. I'll admit it; I'm a video game FREAK!
[] I'm single. Single minded Maybe, lol!
[] I'm in a myspace relationship. Uh, no
[] Gotten lost in your city. Uhm...not really, lol.
[x] Saw a shooting star. Beautiful, but not reliable for fulfilling wishes, lol.
[x] Been to any other countries besides the united states.
[] I had a serious Surgery.
[] Gone out in public in your pajamas. Nope, I don't like people seeing me in my white leopard print PJ bottoms and my black cami
[] I have Kissed a Stranger. Uhm....ew?
[] Hugged a stranger. Nope, I don't hug them unless I know them.
[x] Been in a fist fight. Maaaaany Maaaaany times....
[] Been arrested.
[] laughed and had milk/RICE come out of your nose. No, but I seem talented it making others do it, lol.
[] Pushed all the buttons on an elevator. Nah, just didn't seem like fun, lol.
[] Made out in an elevator. Again, doesn't seem like fun ^O^
[x]Swore at your parents. Only when they deserved it.
[x] Kicked a guy where it hurts. Oh yes, many many times. Punched them too.
[x]Been close to love.
[x]Been to a casino.
[] Been skydiving.
[] Broken a bone.
[x] Skipped school. I seemed to learn more when I skipped than when I sat in school for eight hours.
[x] Flashed someone. Uhm, it wasn't my fault. Someone did it against my will.
[x]Saw a therapist. Saw quite a few actually
[] Done a split.-never have most likely never will
[] Played spin the bottle. Nope...found it silly, childish and rather boring.
[x] Gotten stitches. Again maaaany maaaany times
[] Drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour. Uhm..sort of lactose intolerant, lol
[x] Bitten someone. Yup, but then again, they deserved it.
[] Been to Niagara Falls
[x] Gotten the chicken pox Twice! Gotta love those oatmeal baths ^O^
[x] Kissed a member of the same sex. Uhm...on the cheek count?
[] Crashed into a friend's car
[x] Been... ]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/8851252/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/8851252/ Tue, 23 May 2006 04:27:02 PDT
Rules are relatively straight forward.

Contestants need to let me know in my journal entry here if they wish to join up with this contest. I need to know in about three-four days, that way I know how many to look over.

Deadline is two weeks. I know that seems little (or a lot, lol) so if you need an extension, let me know via PM. It has to be something a lot of contestants need, otherwise, I'll leave it at two weeks.

The subject will be Luminarium from my Gothic Knights Series. You may use both Gothic Knights pictures for refrence. Here are the Links:

Gothic Knights: [link]

Gothic Knights 2: [link]

All various styles of art is open for your usage. However, I do ask that you do respect my work, so thus, no hentai, no making fun of my work. I'd do the same for you.

All in all, I want you to have fun with this, and give it your all! Here are the prizes I've got...I'm sorry it's not more, but here you go!

First Prize: A cameo apperance in my book, "Succubus-Angel: A Flame Within the Darkness" and a drawing by yours truly of your choice (try not to make it too difficult, lol!)

Runners Up: A notable journal entry of the participants and their links within it. I'll be also doing my best to get all of you noticed!

So let the sign up begin!

P.S. If you need a bit more clarifcation of the character and or more specs on him, I'll be more than happy to explain more!

Best of luck to all of you! I know all of you are extremely talented and very unique in style! I can't wait to see what will develop! ]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/8821409/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/8821409/ Fri, 19 May 2006 23:48:36 PDT
1. Well, first and foremost, I am a natrual platinum blond, lol. That would appear strange enough in it's self. I don't party or act giddy a lot of the time, so I have changed my hair to red to keep the blond jokes out of my life.

2. I can curl my tongue into a three leaf clover? I suppose that's something weird?

3. Outside of DA and my friends online, you will find that I'm completely shy and very antisocial around new people. I'm by no means a social butterfly, and would much rather stay that way.

4. My main fetish is voices; Say the right thing at the right time, in the right voice and I'll be yours forever

5. I have seven forbidden words, that everyone (especially men) want to try to find out for purposes of using them against me in a good way *winks* Try the challenge!

6. I am the type of person who has to either rearrange my room or move every six months to two years. I don't like staying in one place for long, and I have having things remain the same after a certain amount of time.

I'll even throw in a bonus!

7. As often as I draw anime, I really don't like to watch it. I tend to become rather depressed and feel rather jealous that I don't have the quality or ability to draw such beautiful art.

Now who to tag...hrm...I think I'm going to tag....

CURSEREAPER!

Your turn *winks* ]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/8803718/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/8803718/ Thu, 18 May 2006 01:29:20 PDT
After something that happened to me yesterday, I need to share with you my feelings and emotions. I can't hold this in any longer, and I need to spread a message out to you all.

Yesterday, something happened that caused me to realize what our hands can do. They can harm, they can heal. They can build, they can destoy. They can love, they can hate. They can protect, and they can cause pain.

Yesterday, my hands became my defense, against someone I thought I'd never have to defend myself against. It makes me realize that hand who held me up who taught me how to walk, who held my hand in theirs along the beach when I was so young was actually capable of violence.

How do we remember to never squeeze something so fragile. How do we keep in check our strength with something so tiny as a child's hand, yet can work at a job lifting steel, working with heavy equipment.

How do we remember that just a few more pounds of pressure can cause pain? How do we remember that life is full of all of these choices. When do we REFUSE to remember?

I want to share something with you all, to take with you into parenthood, and if you're a parent now, keep in mind. NEVER use your hands for destructive purposes with your children. NEVER harm them...NEVER use those hands to destroy or intimidate.

Use those hands instead to hold them when they cry, to colour and bring forth a beauty in your children. Use those hands to play gently, to teach softly. Use those hands to brush away their tears, to make them smile. Use your hands to point out the wonders of life. Tickle and have fun with your children.

Your children have those hands too, so teach them to be gentle. Teach them that life isn't to keep those hands balled into fists; but rather open and giving; open and receiving; open and carrying the joys of the worlds in their little palms.

Teach them violence isn't an answer. There's always another way to solve what they feel. Teach them to use those hands to create, to build, to nuture and love. Teach them what we can use those hands for always a positive means. Building their future, building their lives, building their interests and hobbies.

All that I must say, dear friends, is your hands are the ones that bind, the ones that free...you make the choice... ]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/8642779/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/8642779/ Mon, 01 May 2006 15:12:49 PDT
To all of you, thank you so much for sticking with me, for taking the time out of your day to admire and encourage me along. All of you are so very talented whether it be in writing, drawing, animation, or just being a sweet person beyond the artist. You are all like a family to me, where I enjoy every day I get to see you grow with potential and talents.

I appreciate each and everyone of you who have added me to your lists, to get to know some of out outside of DA, and for giving me the chance to be more creative, to get more confidence in myself, and for the simple fact of feeling like I belong somewhere.

It's taken a lot of courage and determination to continue doing what I love most; being creative. A lot of negativity kept me from doing so for years, and I see now what I've missed out on. Thank you all who have taught me that I don't need to be like everybody else in style, talent, professional quality or have it be a race of who's better.

I can't ever thank you all enough for being the kind and wonderful people that you are. Thank you for everything, and thank you for allowing me into your lives, and allowing me the chance to see the creative sides of you!

Much Love to All,

Rena ]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/8634707/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/8634707/ Sun, 30 Apr 2006 19:28:35 PDT
First and foremost! For about two years now, I've seriously searched for an old friend of mine whom I cared for a lot in elementary school. He and I wrote for a short while after leaving California, and then communication ceased all together. Until today...

I have actually found him (well, I thought I had about a month ago, and well, I had given up hope that he'd write me back to clarify, so I gave up hope and tried to put the thought to rest that I had given it my all, and there was no way to find him)

Lo and behold! He writes me back and REMEMBERS everything that we did together! Where I lived, who my sister was, and so on, so forth! I was so shocked I had to re-read the e-mail a few times to make sure it was actually him, and if I were actually experiencing this.

After a bit of a bruised arm (from pinching too hard, lol) I wrote him back and am dying to know how he's doing.

In other news, my cousin is six weeks pregnant and in good hands with her boyfriend. Though I would have preferred her to be at least ENGAGED, but I'm still happy for her. She has had a rough life, but now (after not talking with her for about 4 years) I hope things will go on the up and up for her.

At any rate, I am so very happy right now, I'm estatic, and I thought I'd share this with everyone who'd care to hear it, lol. ]]> *Succubus-Angel http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/8608042/ http://Succubus-Angel.deviantart.com/journal/8608042/ Fri, 28 Apr 2006 02:15:45 PDT
I'm going to start selling prints of my work as I print them off with quality paper and give them a nice looking boarder. Line art is going to sell for about 7-8 dollars while my Coloured is about 10-15 dollars. Does that seem fair?

My biggest question I pose to you all is which ones I should select. I'm not going to use my fanart for sale (it wouldn't seem right taking away the glory of a character from a company) So I leave it to you to take a look through my gallery and give me suggestions on which ones would sell and which ones won't.

Any help would be massively appreciated! *hugs to all* ]]> *Succubus-Angel