http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:TidalNight&section=today deviantART RSS for by:TidalNight en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:17:36 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/28096009/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/28096009/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:28:35 PST
Just popping up a notification that I'm no longer open for taking any more commissions this round. Slots are taken up**, and also my plate's gonna start getting full again.

I also want to emphasise that I'm going to place an expiry date on commissions that are pending/awaiting reply. I'm not keen on leaving a commission spot kinda lingering for too long if I can help it, especially if they haven't technically been started.

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EDIT#2: Final slot taken. Commissions are now closed this round.
EDIT: _{** Due to a minor miscommunication one slot has become available again. I'll give this until the end of this week (8th Nov) before I'm officially closed. [link] for details.}


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<sub>So to those who have any commission slots with me, there'll be about 1-2 months from now (basically till the end of the year or so) before your commission slot will be considered expired. If you get back to me before then with commission details and what you want, I'll let you know if/when I can get around to it.

It might seem a little upfront or whatnot, but I'd prefer to know that when I'm closing, I'm actually going to close commissions and not have clients come to me months later and decide its time to have me do the commission spot they reserved ages ago.

And also, it also makes things a little more fair for others in future commission rounds in that I'll be opening with clean and empty lists/spots. And yes even if yours expires you can grab another commission next round.</sub>

Nevertheless, thanks a lot to those who've shown interest and also bought commissions from me so far. Also thanks to *carnival for giving me a plug on her journal

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In other news, indeed I'm gettin real busy again, to a point where even my own projects are on hold

Nevertheless, doing well. Hope you're all well too.
Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/27590646/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/27590646/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:32:18 PDT
There will be 4 primary slots for badges, and 2 secondary slots for anything else (or more badges) - first come first serve basis.

_{What I mean by primary and secondary, is that badge commissions will take priprioty over the other types of commissions (more details below).}

Badges: Colour + Laminated [$25 AUD]
Example: [link]
- Digitally drawn and coloured
- Does not include lanyard _{(You can pop it onto the one supplied by the con)}

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Primary List:
[1] =loneantarcticwolf
[2] ~RedtailFox**
[3] ~ZarJaMar
[4] =Jeneara
Secondary List:
[5] ~TerraForce
[6] ~Wolfy-J
_{**Through =loneantarcticwolf}

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Other Sketches/Artwork Commissions (limited)
I'm open to other stuff also, but not too much at the moment. Requests that are not badges will go into slot 5 and 6. This is because for now I'm making badges my main focus of commissions this round.

So here's a quick run down on details.
Examples: [link]
BW Sketches: [$15 USD]
Coloured/Effects: [+$15~40 USD] (Depends on content, really)

_{I'm gonna mention that if you are interested in something done in Flash (or even 3D) like an animated avatar, feel free to ask about it - but I can't guarantee I will be able to do it this time around. And yes, prices for these are based on content, which varies greatly in animation/flash}

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Payment Methods
Paypal
Direct Deposit (Australia only)

Comment/Note if interested.

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/26863831/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/26863831/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:18:59 PDT
I've been quite busy offline for a long time now, and have only recently been able to do a bit of art and some catching up online here.

I recently attended Manifest, an anime convention - and caught up/met with people who came down here for the event.

It was certainly a breath of fresh air after so many months of nonstop work and troubles.

Thanks to and for letting me accompany them, and making each day fun and for also letting me stay by their trading table throughout the convention. It's certainly got me heavily considering to be trading next year with them (or even at MIDfur if I'm able to make it/get stuff together before then).

Also caught up with and met her new husband, (congrats again you two ), chatted with numerous people including and fair few others, too.

Overall it was a fantastic experience, and I really enjoyed it.



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In other business, I've been unable to properly do art for quite some time. Though at Manifest I was able to get some sketches out - I'll most likely try colouring and printing them for next year's con.

As for my personal art - It's all coming along slowly, very. Trip Trap 3 is still on the to-do list, but I should mention that its now put on hold for an even bigger project.
Also, some days my time is filled with teaching 3dsmax as well as Flash.

And for those who know 3d, the pre-production part takes quite a while, the actual production part takes even longer, and post production is when you're nearly dead, but you are finally able to actually post some stuff. So unfortunately I will have very little to post for a good while, but certainly - a big project is coming.

Overall though - things are still going along well. I've thought to blow off some dust from my page and let you know things are alright here - and that I'll eventually be back sometime with art once I can get them done.

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/24866115/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/24866115/ Wed, 20 May 2009 23:22:26 PDT Sorry for such a long time without an update. Finally got a breather today to do some stuff here.
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Unfortunately things haven't been exactly a breeze for me lately, both in an emotional and professional perspective.

It's been quite a rough start to the year. And recently another front has been pushing itself into the sour waters. Basically on that front, from me? "Not impressed." I say.
Alas, I've been a little more stern here n there at certain events over the year. Yes, even those with a lot of patience still have their limits.

Whilst I'm not here to exactly complain or vent in this journal, I wanting to give something for people who wonder/worry where I am n stuff to understand that there's some significant reasons why I've not been around much.

Again, sorry for not commenting as much as I used to. Bluntly put, I've just not been as open as I used to. Do know that I appreciate the comments though, I read them all and it does help encourage me to continue with more projects and such. Thanks again you guys.

Oh, and I'm in the process of reorganising years of project folders and archiving old/complete ones. It's seriously taking me forever. But then I'll be setting up the workstations that I have to be clean, formatted and fresh for some heavier work and shared rendering.


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And so with that said - to finish on a good note for all you watchers:

TRIP TRAP 3 is now officially confirmed to be on the to-do list. Yep, you heard me. TT3.
Almost time to upload KBall, which is fully named KBall:50K. _{Snippet of the KBall:50k is here: [link]} Full version: [link]

Sorry if I worried any of ya. Thanks again for commenting, and showing your support.
Indeed I'm still rolling along.

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/24194366/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/24194366/ Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:08:57 PDT
Hope you all have/had an enjoyable Easter, things weren't too bad for me, had catch ups and quite a few meetings regarding my projects and such.

Although, had an egg thrown and bust itself on me Sunday night as I was heading home.

Any more thrown and the umbrella I had would have gone through their eye. Fun fun.

It didn't really tick me off too much, but alas...

Eggs are nicer when cooked and eaten. Yum.

Happy Easter
Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/24075786/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/24075786/ Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:56:49 PDT
Things have been pretty busy lately and really has pulled a fair bit of time out of me, I'm still trying to work on stuff whilst on the go - though catching up with online stuff has been somewhat out of reach for me, sorry to those who've wanted me around more.

I've been meaning to update the Tracks Section of my gallery for a while now, to add a looping function to the files.

There are a couple of other tracks like Trip Trap Infolink and such to the audio section, but I couldn't find the files tonight, and I'm about to fall asleep in the blink of an eye.

I'll upload em later down the track (hopefully sooner than later), hope you all enjoy and have been also doing okay.

Thanks again for your patience, I'll try getting some new stuff to a point where I can upload bits n pieces soon.

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/23927020/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/23927020/ Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:33:27 PDT Thanks again *carnival for the lil reminder.

Earth Hour.
The movement started 2 years back in Sydney, Australia, with over 2 million homes turning off their lights for an hour. Just last year the movement spread global with over 50 million people joining in the cause, including global landmarks that stood in natural darkness.

This day, Saturday 28th of March @ 8:30pm, where ever you are in the world~ join us. Help us reach the goal of getting over 1 billion people to vote with the Earth and switch off you lights for just one hour.
We are all just one person in the world, but together our support to realise and fight global warming can be awe-inspiring.

To find out more, visit the Earth Hour 2009 Homepage


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<sub>Just a little update, I'm still not entirely back and active yet, but I have been trying to nibble away at my inbox. (Dont want to come back to a huge inbox of work to clear, and I'm not a fan of just deleting without a view of things, that is - if I can help it over time.)

I thank you for all your comments and support lately. I know I haven't been replying much here... though I do read them all and appreciate it, thanks again. Sorry I probably have been appearing as if I don't read them, I really do.

Alas, as for an update on myself... I'm doing kinda alright, just kind of unable to be back here just yet.
Hope you're all doing well too.</sub>


Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/23248044/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/23248044/ Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:52:59 PST Thanks *carnival for the article extract and your kind support.

The bushfires have killed at least 181 people and left 7,500 people homeless[AFP], more than 60 people in critical condition and have destroyed over 440,000 hectares of property so far.

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[link] Australia Bushfire Fundraiser Auction [link]
If you wish to participate in offering your support, signing up and place your bids on many great artists who have been kind enough to donate their artwork to the cause.
You can also donate art or spare funds directly to AUSFA, Contact: AUSFA[at]ausfa.org. (This is also their paypal address)

No matter how small of a donation, every little bit counts.
Its been a tough time for Victoria, Australia.
The amount of support coming from around the world has been amazing, and the outpouring of love and support for those who've been heavily affected by the fires has been incredible.


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<sub>I've yet to be directly affected by the fires myself - although with the fires still burning away, there's no guarantee that things have yet to begin getting better. Its been a kind of a rough and tense time for me, and now I feel like I may really need a bit of a break. I might not be as active online and such for a while.
Whilst I've donated to the cause directly.. with how I have been recently, I'm sad to mention that I can't really participate in the art auction fundraising myself.

Sorry everyone, I'll try to bounce back asap for you guys. Thanks so much again.</sub>

Take care, be safe
TN

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Commission info: [link]


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]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/23168444/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/23168444/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:29:12 PST And sorry I haven't been commenting/replying much, either.
Just kinda have lost the inner spark of motivation.
Things have been a little stressing lately, but I'm working through it.

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I've been thinking about the fires that have been happening in Victoria, Australia, and its killed so many, damaged so much, and broken the record for the biggest fire in that state.

I guess thoughts about death also have come about, and life, all that... About how people could lose a loved one in the blink of an eye.

It reminds me of my brother and an unexpected accident back in Dec 06. Its like "one day you're here.. the next day you'll never walk through that door again. Ever."

From him, I learned that sometimes.. its just not worth being angry at someone for too long.
Life is too short to be angry all the time.

You could rely on the high chance that the person would be alive tomorrow... but I did that with my brother, and took it all for granted.

Now I can never say sorry to him.
Its an odd thing. Death.

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Sorry to mention this like this. Putting some thoughts out there, I suppose.

I appreciate the comments, faves and watchers that are still around. I do read them all and appreciate them. Thanks again.

I'll try get back to posting n stuff more often soon. Till then I may take a bit of a break from things to get some air and space.

Take care, be safe
TN

_{Hmm...oddly enough, I looked outside to the night sky just moment ago, and the moon is an ember-like orange. Strange...}

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Commission info: [link]


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]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/22917201/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/22917201/ Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:17:17 PST Thought I'd share a lil glimpse of my day today.
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My niece sometimes passes a math question or two my way when she can't seem to solve it on her own.

I usually find it pretty fun to try figure out what the questions mean from the good ol high school days. It sometimes takes a fair lil while to fully teach the concept/answer across to her though, or at least share with her my thought process on the questions.

Alas, its nice to see her mind bubble away to try figuring things out as much as she can, for as long as she can.

Here are the questions she passed to me. Will pop up answers in a lil while.

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Q1) I begin writing out all the whole numbers starting from 1. If I wrote 1994 digits altogether, what was the last complete number I wrote down?
a) 664
b) 699
c) 700
d) 701
e) 1994
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Q2) Which of the following groups of numbers is least like the others?
a) 2142
b) 1555
c) 2148
d) 3434
e) 3243
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Some of the questions seem a little ambiguous, but try n have a stab at the question anyway if you've got the time and feel like some food for thought.

Alas, thought I'd share a lil fun. If you call this fun, that is.

Take care, be safe
TN

[Edit: Answers were C for the first, and B for the second, hope you had fun ]

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Commission info: [link]


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]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/22868204/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/22868204/ Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:19:13 PST The tech team say its harmless - though it may still be useful to keep heads up on things as such.

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Got my heads up from ~blue-elem3nt
Quoted from: [link]

"There is a spam comment going around which appears to only post on deviations. The text is "rofl this may be relevant to your interests" and is a link.

If you get this comment please do not click the link. If you do it will send out comments like it through your account to other deviations.
Report it as spam if it is on your deviation.

If you happened to click the link please look in your activity and re-comment on what was spammed, mentioning what has happened.

If possible please post a journal warning others of this issue and/or linking to this article so it can be stopped.

Thank you."

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I suppose while I'm here, things have been a lil busy as of late, and am just sorting through some personal stress too. A bit of a catnap may help some.

Will get back to updating once things feel better.

Take care, be safe.
TN

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Commission info: [link]


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]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/22218794/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/22218794/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:43:40 PST "Dreams? ...Nightmares?... some feel so real."...
"...that's because some of them -are- real, to those like us."


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The "Dream Project" (as I'll call it for now), I think its got enough progress in it for me to be able to post a little bit about it.

Its been through a fair deal of quiet planning for some time, and whilst this time of year has gotten busy, I'd like to get a bit of a start on posting stuff on it now that there is some solid grounding for it.

It's not fully fleshed out, regards actual scripts and dialog and all - but there's enough planned so I can stop at a pretty significant milestone later down the track if I feel like it.

Will have a lil concept stuff up soon, hopefully.

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And again, thanks to all people who replied to the dream journal I posted a month ago, it all helped a lot in gettin me back into this project to hear about your experiences or thoughts regarding dreams.

Hope you all had a safe christmas.

Take care, be safe
TN

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Commission info: [link]


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]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/21892355/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/21892355/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:52:04 PST
Hmm... I may wanna use voices here n' there in this project, though as it stands I won't need any just yet.


Alas, just updating things for a bit here n there - oh, and there's a deviation lined up for my 50k hits. So bust your F5 keys if ya want it to come sooner .

Take care, be safe
TN

_{And agian, thanks to *Karmakat01 for this lil subby, lets me play around with this lil map thingy below.}

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Commission info: [link]


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]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/21855719/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/21855719/ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 21:47:25 PST Stressed family preparing for today, finally two years after my brother passed from a motorcycle accident.
Now that we're waiting for the priest and people to arrive, things are a little quieter now.
It's sad to see that usually cleaning up and stuff is for one's ancestors, rather than one's son.

Nevertheless, another side of today is that this same day is when I'm considered a year older. I don't really celebrate it as such, with an added reason above nowadays.


Alas, I'll be a kid for a moment, and point the finger saying "He started it!", at *Karmakat01. Firstly for his well wishes at my dA page.
More importantly, he's been keeping me a lil company through these somewhat harder times recently. And through all that, he's now gotten me a lil surprise dA subby to try n lift my days as a present. It really took me by surprise.

Many thanks Kat



And as for arting, I'll be back into it soon enough, things have been a lil busy as you can see now

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/21577341/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/21577341/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:40:35 PST

So I've decided to start workin on the project again, but its a pretty big one, so I dunno how soon I'll be updating once I get into it. And there's a couple of other smaller projects I wanna get outta the way first.

Apart from this - in terms of an update on things I've been doin, its been arting, sleeping, eating, and being somewhat of a kitten. ; p

More stuff commin soon, and yay for 44,4444 hits.

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/21548117/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/21548117/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:51:42 PST
Do you think they are a kind of reality?
What about prophetic dreams?
Black n white dreams, have you had them?
Dreams without sound?

Or are they just a recollection of thoughts and/or experiences?

Any other thoughts are welcome, too


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I'm a lil curious about what people think. It'll provide some good food for thought on a pretty big and personal project I'm considering to put into motion again from a good year or two ago.

Thanks again

Take care, be safe
TN

_{ps: I haven't forgotten about K-Ball, don't worry ; p}

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/21318767/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/21318767/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:48:32 PST

It's been a long time since gettin some expression out through drawing Tidal, I might scribble ideas down here n' there and try get this place a lil more active.

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Also, anyone else notice that some people we watched/watched us in the past have mysteriously slipped off our watch list/we slipped off their list?

I'm suspecting the update of DA's interface might have caused it, but alas. No biggie. Curious if its just me or not.

[[edit: Hmm >_>;.. I really have slipped off a fair few friends' lists for some unknown reason.
Let people know I'm back, peopleee ... X); ]]
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Thanks for sticking around,
Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/20855417/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/20855417/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:53:42 PDT [[Just thought I'd capture a moment of thought and express it to ya. Most of you wont really understand exactly what this is about, but yeah. It might make ya sit back n think some, if anything.

And I know its been like a month since my last update where my pc busted. Preparing another workstation for myself atm and its goin alright (yay). I'll post again with more of an update soon.]]
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_{...the streams of consciousness...}

Firstly, I'm sorry to those who watch me, for a while now, my page has been very quiet. And unfortunately during this silence, I've nothing much to show for it.

_{... lies something I know about, yet truly understand nothing of...}

I also have become pretty quiet online, despite sorta being there. And I'm also sorry for that, as many may say, 'things aren't the same around here anymore'. Myself included.

_{...Never said goodbye, and yet I feel like you're not really gone, either.}

I know its nearing two years since he left, and despite that, I've felt like I've moved on, only to move the rest of the ocean with me.

_{... I look at the room, empty... dead. Where've you gone? ... ... Able to say goodbye?}

Selfish, eh? Possibly. But alas. There is only so much I can do to convince myself that I heard a goodbye, m?

_{... if ya hear me, thats comforting to know. I can't seem to hear you back, with you being somewhere I can't reach just yet.}

I'll have an eternity to hear the stories you have, once I'm there. But until then, theres people here who still want me here.

_{... If I call to you to respond, the pain of hearing no response will not be just in me, but yourself, too.}

If anything, I'm still here. While you're gone, you can't respond to me as easily as some may like.

_{... and if someone else calls me to respond, provided I can reply, I will.}

To those who feel intimidated or feel like I'm not open for talking, just remember..

_{... if you really want me to respond, I'm alive. And I'll respond if you seek me.}

There might not always be things to talk about, but I'm still here to respond if anyone is lookin for me.

Lastly, thank you, everyone. Those who've moved on, those who've stayed here, it's been a unique journey for me, as it is for you.

Lets hope it continues, eh?

Take care, be safe
TN

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Commission info: [link]

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/20256384/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/20256384/ Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:32:25 PDT
So I'm hitting a lot of walls, regarding technical aspects of things. But I'm still working on other non-art stuff, so its not too bad.

I'm really sorry for lack of artwork here from me - I'm still open for commissions n' all - but in terms of artwork I'm doing in my own time, there isn't any I'm afraid to say.

But yeah, my online activity is most likely gonna drop even further here on my page now that my circumstances have changed as such.

Nevertheless, thanks for still watching and commenting - I know I don't respond to too many anymore, but I really do appreciate n read em all.

Take care, be safe
TN

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Commission info: [link]

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/19635483/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/19635483/ Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:03:02 PDT
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Status: Closed

Paypal only, and its donation by commission. That means I give you a price range you can pay in.

[2D, Art]
- It'll start off with $7* USD for a shaded sketch, and if you like it you can donate up to a total max of $17* USD.
Examples: [link] [link]

- When it comes to colouring, effects, cleaning up and what not, I prefer to quote a price based on content complexity.
Let me know if you're interested in a coloured commission, and I'll send you a WIP before either completing a shaded piece, or if you approve for it to be coloured, I'll colour it to its finished product.
Price ranges can increase to 35-50, depending on how much detail is required.
Examples: [link] [link]

As for backgrounds, whilst I do them, I'm not keen on them, myself. So please bear that in mind. Prices for backgrounds may significantly increase the overall commission value.

If you like my art style, then feel free to pop a note about a commission and I'll reply 'n add you to the list.

[2D, Flash]
- Character reference sheets. Interactive interface and information documents, etc... can cost 30-60USD^ (excluding character artwork, etc...), depending on complexity and function.

- Flash is an extremely flexible medium, so character reference sheets aren't the only thing you could commission me for. Feel free to note me if there are other things you'd want and we'll see what I can do for you.

<sub>^However, that price is only an indication. Flash documents can vary from extremely simplistic to a complex games. My skill in flash is somewhat an intermediate level, so I can work on basic interfaces all the way to complete games.
So the prices of Flash commissions vary greatly. I will quote you a definite price based on what you are after.

* Prices may vary slightly depending on content requested.
- Greatly scaled down and heavily watermarked version will be uploaded here, larger, non-watermarked version will be emailed to you.
- As with most of my work, it'll be done in openCanvas1.1.
On a side note, I also have skills in the 3d arts, but I won't necessarily have the 3d skills available for commission, because of how much work is involved with them (and hence, cost). But if you really want, note me and we'll work it out from there.</sub>

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Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/19321955/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/19321955/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:30:25 PDT
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Post a comment here and I'll,

A) tell you why I befriended you.
B) associate you with something - fandom, a song, a color, a photo, etc..
C) tell you something I like about you.
D) tell you a memory I have of you.
E) ask something I've always wanted to know about you.
F) tell you my favorite picture of yours.
G) in return, you must post this in your journal


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_{Also, I am still currently open for commissions.}

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/18807473/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/18807473/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:59:17 PDT

Sorry about not commenting much lately - its been a long project, and most of you here would know n understand what that could do to some of us.

I do read em all, so thanks so much for those who've stuck around .

Hope you enjoy Trip Trap 2, and I've gotta rush to get some more done. XD

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/18552617/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/18552617/ Wed, 28 May 2008 23:03:26 PDT
That, and also still sorta contemplating commission stuff.
Unfortunately I've no solid commission details in mind, nor will I confirm if I will be really open for them depending on what circumstances I come across in the near future.
Keep in mind that commissions are not my primary focus (well, they're not really a focus at all, to be blunt) so I'm going to keep this stuff set in water rather than concrete.

Anyway - as an indication of what I've been doing all this time - I've been doing a fair bit of work on a single project (for my folio), a project involving the Trip Trap resources. I'm beginning to move to a section that involves less visual stuff. (Hence the considering of opening to a commission or two).

But yeah, so might be able to upload some stuff in a bit.

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/18066287/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/18066287/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:28:10 PDT
- Wont switch on when its on just battery (i.e. no wall power supply)
- When plugged in the LED lights up sayin its plugged in, and when theres a battery in it, the "charging LED" switches on, too.
- When I hit the power button, all the LEDs switch off for a second or two, including the little LED on the transformer of the power supply thing. And then they light up again as if I didn't press the power button.
- I did notice a strange, and -very- silent ringing sound from the transformer, so that might be a problem? I dunno though, since it wont turn on with a working battery. =/

Hmm... any ideas on what might have happened?
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If it definitely fizzled out, kinda sucks considering I just formatted it and re-did its entire interface =/. All for pretty much naught.

Haven't lost the harddrive, so thats a relief. I'm gonna have to use this old PC for now.
Time to transfer data, and format this dusty machine... anndd reinstalling applications I need.

Kinda like going back to square one.
Ah well.
And being a primarily digital artist - means projects might be delayed a bit.

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/18029944/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/18029944/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:18:14 PDT
Some Trip Trap, hopefully.

Take care, be safe
TN

<sub>0-----
And also, I know I'd mentioned commissions a few months ago. Now that the last project is out of the way - I'm considering opening a couple of spots in the next few weeks.

Just as a rough idea, it'll range about 4-12USD a sketch depending on content. Half first, half after. Paypal.
Other prices I'm still balancing it up.

I'll write a proper journal for it later. For now I'd like to get the starting bulk of the next project off the floor so I can have renders going while I get other stuff set up and done.</sub>

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/17905151/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/17905151/ Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:22:57 PDT
I'm not keen on managing multiple accounts, but there is a lot of potential for the series to the point where I'd not want that spam coming from this account - which I consider moreover my main account for my concept works and such.

So I've made an account for it all, and as I make em, I'll update that page instead.

They're nice little arty break for the days as they go by. I cant jump back into my own art stuff just yet, but I'm gettin there.

-->> ~spaminabox

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/17874451/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/17874451/ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:22:19 PDT > [link] ]]

A really bizzare chain of thought popped in my head the other day, which lead me to start this spam in a box thing.

Just letting you know over the next few weeks I'll probably make a few here n there. Un-watch me if you dont like spam... in a box.

So yeah, was fun to see these come about when making em. Many people who're familiar with emoticons using text would get what's going on in these spam-in-a-box things.

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Gallery: [link]
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I'll probably update this journal as I add more.

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/17434999/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/17434999/ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:06:39 PDT --

Subby is runnin out in a couple of weeks, anyone want a coloured character sketch for an extension on my sub?
_{[edit: Thanks to *DarkOokami for this round of a sub]}

I'm not sure when I can get around to it, but yeah - I wanna try make some time to get back into gear with art. That tablet is gettin dusty.. =/

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/17066507/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/17066507/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 23:19:41 PST _>;..............

Never, ever, ever sneeze when brushing teeth.

lol

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/16209308/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/16209308/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:12:55 PST
Happy New Year

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Resolution stuff? I dunno - I'm not one to make those kinda things, but I suppose a start would be to learn how to play around with journal stuff? >_>;
Which would need a subscription - a coloured char sketch for anyone who pops a subscription my way?

_{Edit: Thanks to *ZarJaMar for a subscription ^^}

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/16089540/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/16089540/ Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:44:56 PST
Although for me, there was a slight unexpected event happen on such a day.

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Went to a Christmas Mass at a church nearby with some family, and near the end of the mass, I get a quiet nudge by my sister, and in a quiet and somewhat alarmed voice she says,
"Hey -- I think that guy's got a camera in his pocket! He's friggin taking pictures of that girl!"

I hadn't seen the camera activity myself, and kinda brushed it aside as an exaggeration. However, "that girl" being an acquaintance of a friend of mine, I decided to keep an eye on this so called camera guy while there was a lunch going on after the Christmas Mass.

I'd caught up with some friends who I'd not seen in a hefty few years, and that topic of that guy came along, and interestingly enough, we were all curious as to what to do.

So, being skeptical that he really was a camera creep - we had this group of people kinda wandering around and waiting to see if he really did have a camera in his pocket - or wasd it just a wallet.

Lo and behold, while some of the people I had met were at the barrels of drinks, one glimpse at his right hand shows it trying to conceal a modern digital camera, taking photos - of any girls, it now seems.

Getting the group back together and confirming to the others that it really was a camera, a friend and I ended up walking up to this guy and started hammering some stern words into him.

I'm not really the type that celebrates such events much, but my Christmas gift to him: some discipline.

I dunno if its me and looking scary sagely serious-you-better-watch-yourself look and talk, but he really was lost for words. I was kinda ticked off. "I wanna see the "delete all" screen on that camera. And I wanna press confirm."

Gotta say though, from that encounter, it seemed like his personality was still developing (he was pretty young). So hopefully he's learned something from this.

Seriously, someone discretely taking images from their pocket like that is creepy, disgusting, cowardly and shamefully pathetic.

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On the contrary, hoping you all have a nice day >_>;

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/16020469/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/16020469/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:23:25 PST Comissions.

I've thought about it for a fair while.
Lemme know what you think?

_{[[ Most people who've watched me for sometime know I can probably go from 2D sketches done in OC or something, to simple flash games and animations, all the way to 3d models and 3d animations (although I'm still relatively fresh with 3d right now, I feel). The style of art will be what you see in my gallery, obviously. ]]}

And wishes to you having an enjoyable holiday.

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/15817180/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/15817180/ Thu, 06 Dec 2007 06:12:45 PST
A fairly strange feeling, knowing that it was a year ago, yet it still echoing as if it were just yesterday.
Lifestyle's certainly changed, definitely - still is, quite dramatically. And even after a year, its still sinking in, into an ocean with an unknown depth.

So the first year death anniversary's comin up. And unfortunately, ol' Sensei's age goes up +1 too.

Such opposite kind of events. Double sided emotions and thoughts.

Nevertheless, I'm doing alright, and hope you all are too.

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/15472201/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/15472201/ Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:02:50 PST
Usually brand new stuff come in that loose plastic wrapping, to prevent dust n such.
This was some new unused carry case for what looks like a laptop. So taking off the plastic stuff, I saw the sticker on it.

Instantly a question popped in my head, after coming across one of the lines printed on it...
"Since when does a laptop carry bag have an expiry date?"

I'd thought it might have been a sticker for something else, and this plastic wrapping was from another product. Until I saw the brand printed on the sticker was the same as the bag's.

So.. apparently this bag "expired" back in 2005 >_>; hmm...
Still looks brand new, non-creased/used or whatever to me.
Weird.

And Hi I'm still alive.

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/15112600/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/15112600/ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:43:18 PDT
And well, my art is still kinda in a rut, though its moving - I suppose since I cant think of much else to pop in this journal, I'll ask a question I usually do not ask. And answers could help pin down something about my work I used to really enjoy about, to my way back into things.

Any reason(s) you watch my work?

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/14734714/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/14734714/ Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:35:48 PDT But yeah, sorry journals haven't been updated much. I suppose this lil update will let ya all know I'm still popping by here now n again.

[edit: by the way. this journal isn't really intended for comments with condolences 'n such. Its been somewhat long enough for me since it happened for those comments. Thanks for the thoughts, though.]
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Its been about 10 months now since events regarding my brother's death were posted here. Recently, events relating to it have come up again.

There was a court held the other day, and a sentence was announced for the guy who was also involved in the tragic accident.

I'm somewhat reluctant to talk much about the details, but I'm also interested in the opinions of you guys.

Personally I don't want to shed a negative light on the guy, but some key points that I feel should be put to light would be things such as:

- A year after he got his driver's license he was at a random breath test and was at a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) level of 0.07. He was still on probationary license, and hence the BAC should be at 0.00. Even on a full license, the legal limit here is 0.05.
- Two years after - at 20 years of age, he gets involved with the tragic accident which took the life of another man. That is, with a BAC reading of 0.18, taken 2 hours after the accident.

His sentencing was 3 years at a youth detention centre. And he's not allowed to apply for another drivers license until 42 months from yesterday. The 42 month period includes the 3 years at the youth centre.

Well, yeah. I'm moving on from it, but I have heard opinions of some here that such a sentence wasn't enough, and that at least a couple of years on top of that would be justifiable.
I suppose my thoughts along those lines also would be "he's lost his license that many times, does it take the loss of life for him to learn?"

But yeah, it could well be appealed and re-assessed and all that, but considering things, I don't think we will bother with it. People are people.

But yeah, feel free to share an opinion on that if ya like.

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Hopefully I'll be able to post some more stuff here sometime. Miss ya.
And apologies to those who wish to chat with me and such. I know I've been relatively silent, but it seems I'm still seeking it quite a lot of the time. Despite that, I'll letcha know that yes, I'm doing fine.

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/13463250/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/13463250/ Sat, 23 Jun 2007 18:31:30 PDT And almost half a year since I uploaded anything, too.

I'm still on my journey, and its pretty stressing as it comes to a premature close, but think of this short journal as one of those lil letters that drops by.

Saying that soon, I'll be on my way back.

Miss ya all.

Take care, be safe.
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/12426434/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/12426434/ Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:46:32 PDT
But I'm going to take this opportunity to turn it around. 'Cause usually, for a journal like that, you'd think that I'd be inside my room, locking it and hence sittin in my room.

However, I'd now prefer to clean that up by mentioning that you can visualize myself standing outside my home, locking the door.

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So yeah. I think I now am going to head off for a while. I simply need to sort things out and well, its been a while since I left this pile of scrolls and set out for some air.

Unfortunately, I will not know how long I will be gone for. Could be a week, month, 6 months.

However, I'm grateful for all the comments that have been sent my way, and as for future comments - do know that I will read them, and notes, I will receive. I would still be on IM's, but will not guarantee that I am there to reply. But do remember that if you really want to chase me up, I'll eventually reply - guaranteed

So yes, until things calm down and I get some space to do some artwork, there wont be much happening here. But I may still check around from time to time.

Thank you for everything, everyone. This time has been unforgettable, the people, the friends, fans - everyone. Without you guys, I wouldn't have become who I am today.

Take care, be safe, may I return someday.
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/12398235/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/12398235/ Sat, 31 Mar 2007 06:31:27 PDT
*Closes door*

... enough said.

*locks*

Take care, be safe.
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/12197383/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/12197383/ Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:47:45 PDT
So yeah, a little update. Still going back and forth doing whats needing to be done.

Circumstances have kinda become quite constricting, and a lot of things have gotten to the point where you may feel like theres that frosty chill on my side of the river.

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In the end, I'd turn to you and ask not to worry.

So if you're worried about me, smile for me, alright? Stay well, and be good, k?


Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/11574001/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/11574001/ Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:48:39 PST
Well, some sages, when a lil irritated/stressed - will just walk around and do the work they need to, their talkin becomes minimal, and well, stars to go kinda cold fast.

So I neednt say too much more.

In the interest of those who speak with me on any instant messenger, do not message me. I might jus drop a misty cold scroll your way as a reply. Take this journal as a heads up on that. I have my reasons.

And therefore I neednt say anything else. Things'll change when they do, and you'll see it when you'll see it.

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/11247770/ http://TidalNight.deviantart.com/journal/11247770/ Sat, 30 Dec 2006 16:49:45 PST Character: Tidal Night
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HP: o o
MP: o
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Status:
Polar Enhance:
Int Up
Mag Up
Vit Down
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Alignments:
Sage's Breath
Spirit Drift
Quiet Luck
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Well, yeah. Jus a lil update. Havent updated my journal for a long couple of months now.

End of the year is heading here, so best wishes for the new one.

Take care, be safe
TN

]]> ~TidalNight