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Translation:

I am moving accounts. Slowly I will be transfering everything to ~MandyShadow my new account so to all my DA friends please update your watch lists if you were watching me. I love you all <3

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/26666447/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/26666447/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:07:47 PDT
I mean DA really isn't that appealing to me anymore. Yes, I am still doing 3D art...Hell I am still being artistic, but alot of the projects I have been working on I don't think anyone would be interested in seeing here. I mean I posted a costume I made here and NO one really looked at it. Seriously so I am not going to waist my time with posting stuff no one is going to look at.

Sorry for ranting but yeah seriously. I'll still look around, but my posting is going to become very sparse around here. I'm sorry.

However is you want, when I have my new website up, if you are interested in my art, I will gladly post the link so you can come visit.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/25890898/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/25890898/ Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:53:28 PDT

Well, there are the rules:

*Post the rules
*Each tagged person must tell 8 things about themselves
*You must tag 8 people and post their icons in your journal
*Then leave them a comment saying that they were tagged
*NO TAG BACKS

1. I love to design and make costumes
2. If I could, I would wear nothing but vintage 50's 60's and 70's clothes
3. I am a big moonie (Sailor Moon fan) But my fav pairing is Seiya and Usagi
4. As soon as I am fully settled in my new apartment, I am going to work on my vintage wardrobe as well as costumes to sell as well as get started on my costumes for Anime Central
5. Zombies scare the $%!t out of me
6. I can easily be bribed with chocolate chip cookies or any kind of chocolaty desert.
7. I LOVE kids (Not in the creepy way)
8. While I am happy for friends who are able to get married and start families, I am secretly jealous of them.

Now I tag:


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As for the offline...After this post I am going offline for awhile. I Don't know when I will be back on. I am dealing with alot including the death of my grandma while at the same time the stress of moving into a new apartment.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/24230146/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/24230146/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:38:35 PDT
My pic for April is



Be sure to take a look at her gallery.

In other news...While browsing around DA, I discovered a new art community called Manga Bullet. At first from the title, I thought it was just another place for wannabe manga artists and I would not have any place there. However after checking it out it looked pretty cool so I signed up. You can find me on MB as Albino Diva. [link]

Anyway back to preparing for ACen.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/23969070/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/23969070/ Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:54:50 PDT
Time for my monthly feature and once again I was stuck because once again there were so many of people I watch that have wonderful art that stick out to me but I did after a long long thought I still couldn't select just one, so instead I am going to once again post my top two selections from the 3D category Hope you enjoy and be sure to visit these artists to see more of their work.

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In other news, after much planning, I have finally decided to work on my website. I will be including a tutorial on how to make things I have been asked to make by others.

Also, sadly becuase I am in the midst of working on stuff for Anime Central, this will probably be the last post from me here until after may. So, expect a post flood from me around mid May. Don't worry I'll post a journal entry warning everyone a head of time.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/23344163/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/23344163/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:42:05 PST
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In other news, I am thinking about hopping on the "comment before you fav" bandwagon. While it is nice that people fav my work, I still would like to know what they think even if it is a one word response.

For now I have to go, talk to you all later.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/23305352/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/23305352/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:03:58 PST
Anyway I have been pretty busy with random stuff including learning Blender and getting back into using traditional media. Anyway got some new markers to add to my collection so I am happy

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/23215979/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/23215979/ Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:42:03 PST
Tracing art is not a learning aid, I'm sorry but it is not. And I am sorry but telling people who honestly want to learn how to draw artistically that it is okay to trace is not only irresponsible, but demoralizing.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/23024750/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/23024750/ Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:42:55 PST
I absolutly do not want to fold my image just so I can scan it but I am at a loss. Should I forget about putting my traditional pieces online or what? Any advice would be Helpful

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/22940381/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/22940381/ Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:28:43 PST
To make matters worse, I have absolutly no way of scanning my larger pieces since the only scanner I have is a tiny all in one...

I'll post some more work soon.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/22879633/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/22879633/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:51:07 PST
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]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/22846366/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/22846366/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:30:29 PST
The guy we were riding with, his job is being a bitch about letting him off of work and we were going to help him run the ACen table. Oh well it just means I have more time to work on costume stuff for ACen like my Euphina costume.

It will also give me a chance to work on other stuff I need to get done.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/22728937/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/22728937/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:19:06 PST
Okay enough silliness lol. How is everyone doing? I'm actually in a bit of a good mood at the moment. I am keeping my resolution to try and do more traditional drawing and I am even learning to draw furries. It's not easy but I am still putting my best foot forward.

Anyway I am really happy artistically that is but any form of happiness is still good.

I've done my first fully hand drawn piece in God only knows how many years. But becuase I do not know how I want to color it, I am doing two versions. One I will hand color while the other I will color digitally

Anyway I am heading off to work.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/22174891/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/22174891/ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:40:30 PST

Didn't realize this posted empty but yeah.

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]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/21348510/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/21348510/ Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:18:32 PST
GET OVER IT!!!

I mean Holy Fucking Shit if you don't like it then GTFO of America. Otherwise sit down, have a Coke and a smile and then SHUT THE FUCK UP.

I'm tired of all this ignorant shit.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/21297522/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/21297522/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:58:45 PST
Anyway, I've started working on my first mixed media tutorial. Unfortunately becuase alot of my markers are years old and barely hanging in there I had to alter the image and sort of start over from the beginning...yeah fun.

Anyway on the plus side I found that the company that some of my markers came from makes "Manga" sets so on a plus side I can get all the necessary marker colors I need in one set and they cost a hell of a lot less than Copic.

(I still don't understand the fascination with copic markers...can someone Please explain?)

For the time being, between working on things for Anime Central, I am working on this tutorial as well as building my portfolio. I almost forgot how much fun drawing and coloring can be.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/21230595/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/21230595/ Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:59:27 PDT
So long story short, I am going back to drawing. I am not leaving studio, I am just in need of doing something more creatively fulfilling.

Anyway the reason why I am asking for everyone's suggestions is becuase I want to get into working with markers. While I have worked with markers before, I've only used Prismacolor and Tria. While at a convention, someone said I really should get into using Copic. I've seen the possible results from Copics by various artists and I am honestly impressed, However the price keeps putting me off.

Now this is where I need everyone's suggestions, Should I stick with Prismacolor markers, or should I invest in the ever expensive Copics?

Also for those who do digital coloring, Is it best to ink your drawings before you scan them or after with Photoshop?

Also on a side note would anyone be interested in seeing my coloring technique done in tutorial form? I don't know if anyone would be interested in it much.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/21200693/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/21200693/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:42:29 PDT
Now I can BARELY use Studio without the program constantly hanging up giving me a (Not Responding) message in the title bar.

Another beef I have with Vista, If I want to watch a movie file or play a MMO, I have to reboot my fucking computer and then that takes a while to do.

Another Issue I have with Vista...well actually this is a beef with Husquavarna Viking. They discontinued Tech Support for people using 3D design. Ironically this happened around the time they Claimed there was a repair patch for XP users to use 3D When I went to talk to first customer service then a sales rep, they said it would be best to upgrade. The fucking upgrade costs over $700 dollars.

Sorry a little off track there. Whats really going to piss me off is having to completely rebuild my DAZ directory from scratch after I reformat the drive and reinstall everything.

*Heads off to remap the reformatting project.*
(x-posted in Livejournal)

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/21042898/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/21042898/ Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:59:48 PDT


Anyway when I have the first complete part of the story done, I'll post a sample.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/20560445/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/20560445/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:18:00 PDT
Anyway as the Shrew told Mrs. Brisby, Moving day is at hand.

Yeah Less than two weeks to be exact. So between cleaning up and packing the apartment, I am going to try to finish my collaboration piece I am working on with *danydiniz But I also want to try to do a couple of pieces for the Witcher Contest.

But between all of that I am also trying to set up a contest of my ow for Anime Central. Once I get my okays from everyone, I will post the information about it.

Anyway I have to get going. Still have alot to do and less than two weeks to do it.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/20447740/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/20447740/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:58:30 PDT 's I dunno. Anyway I decided to give it a try. Well I will when I am settled in my new temporary home.

1.) Make 100 pics each pic having a theme listed below. Each pic should have ONE and only ONE theme to it, for it to count.

2.) No time limit so have fun.

3.) The main picture should be drawn but not limited too. For all fair purposes, people are allowed to use their paint programs and photo shop to create the pic.

3a.) Pics should be of own artistic ability. You may not edit photos, or break any other rules set out in the DA etiquette policy. Your pics can be anything from sketches and doodles to great master pieces. Just have fun with it.

4.) The list below is to be placed somewhere in your journal for others to see that......
A.)You are in the challenge
B.)What you have completed

5.) Make sure to update this list and check off what is done and make a link to the pic

6.) In the comments for your artwork note if it is part of the list and what ONE theme it is.

THE LIST:

1. Introduction
2. Love
3. Light
4. Dark
5. Seeking Solace
6. Break Away
7. Heaven
8. Innocence
9. Drive
10. Breathe Again
11. Memory
12. Insanity
13. Misfortune
14. Smile
15. Silence
16. Questioning
17. Blood
18. Rainbow
19. Gray
20. Fortitude
21. Vacation
22. Mother Nature
23. Cat
24. No Time
25. Trouble Lurking
26. Tears
27. Foreign
28. Sorrow
29. Happiness
30. Under the Rain
31. Flowers
32. Night
33. Expectations
34. Stars
35. Hold My Hand
36. Precious Treasure
37. Eyes
38. Abandoned
39. Dreams
40. Rated
41. Teamwork
42. Standing Still
43. Dying
44. Two Roads
45. Illusion
46. Family
47. Creation
48. Childhood
49. Stripes
50. Breaking the Rules
51. Sport
52. Deep in Thought
53. Keeping a Secret
54. Tower
55. Waiting
56. Danger Ahead
57. Sacrifice
58. Kick in the Head
59. No Way Out
60. Rejection
61. Fairy Tale
62. Magic
63. Do Not Disturb
64. Multitasking
65. Horror
66. Traps
67. Playing the Melody
68. Hero
69. Annoyance
70. 67%
71. Obsession
72. Mischief Managed
73. I Can't
74. Are You Challenging Me?
75. Mirror
76. Broken Pieces
77. Test
78. Drink
79. Starvation
80. Words
81. Pen and Paper
82. Can You Hear Me?
83. Heal
84. Out Cold
85. Spiral
86. Seeing Red
87. Food
88. Pain
89. Through the Fire
90. Triangle
91. Drowning
92. All That I Have
93. Give Up
94. Last Hope
95. Advertisement
96. In the Storm
97. Safety First
98. Puzzle
99. Solitude
100. Relaxation

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/20241830/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/20241830/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:30:42 PDT
Studiodreamchild.com

I will replace all the images with viewable lower resolution versions, but soon I will start the process of moving pics.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/20102816/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/20102816/ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:06:20 PDT
Don't get me wrong, it is a great community however as of late the quality has quickly sank and well. when I first signed up under a different name, there was more of a standard of quality.

However that is not why I am contemplating leaving. I really want to try and establish a more professional presence for myself as a renaissance artist. (You know...an artist talented with many different artistic facets)

And well I can do more than manipulate elements in a 3D program. I am talented with drawing, sewing, costume and clothing design, jewelry design, simple web designs, graphic design, Photo manipulations.

I dunno... I guess I want to do something more. I want to flourish off of more than just the kudos I may get here.

I dunno.......

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/19934244/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/19934244/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 12:39:29 PDT
...Plus I miss playing Trickster and Grand Chase.

So right now I am working on backing up videos and stuff I don't want to loose but soon as I finish that I am reformat.

However when I return I will be opening up for Commissions and art trades. I will post inforamtion about it later.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/19314327/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/19314327/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:22:03 PDT
I also do scenes starting at $15 dollars. The price is subject to change due to the intricacy of the scene.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/19208396/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/19208396/ Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:47:04 PDT
Anyway sorry for the lack of updates. I have been working, but I dunno I have been feeling artistically inept lately especially since my A4 model stopped working right. Go figure...

Anyway besides feeling artistically inept lately, I've been dealing with some personal and financial issues including hounding me to start a clothing line and putting me on the spot with other people including her mom to talk about business etc. It's nothing against her or her family, but I am finally getting a plan I am actually comfortable and confident with and I don't need anyone to shake that confidence.

I want to, and intend to do more than just clothes. I want to and in fact I am working on Jewelry, accessories and some basic premade costumes like Fuku's Kimono's even maybe of EGA, Wa and Qi Lolita designs. I don't know yet how far I'll go with the lolita/aristocrat stuff though.

Besides the above mentioned, I am working on making candles, candies (maybe), lip balm, and Perfume/bodysprays.

You know I don't know why I am talking about this shit here, I usually save it for my LJ. Anyway, if anyone here is interested, all the stuff I mentioned will be available for sale in my Etsy shop and on my webpage...whenever I get the chance to put it up.

and no I am not in a thrilled mood at the moment.... more like content stupid moods won't load for me to change them

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/18316318/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/18316318/ Wed, 14 May 2008 06:38:26 PDT
So to any of my DA friends who are attending ACen I'll see ya there.

<3 Chao

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/17928664/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/17928664/ Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:50:02 PDT


Thank you everyone I love you all.

Oh I forgot, becuase of the really explicit nature of some of my latest creations, I will not be putting them up here on DA. I am however working on a password protected section for my website (whenever I Do get it back online.

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]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16926376/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16926376/ Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:02:27 PST
It's full of epic win and change for my little sister, seeing as she will be leaving for Korea on Tuesday to teach for a year. . It's just going to be really strange here without her.

however for me it is full of epic Fail since not only did I royally screw up me and my boyfriend's bank account, I have lost my creative mojo in a matter of speaking. I've tried doing some new pieces in DAZ but I haven't come up with anything I really liked so I had been focusing on my fashion designs, ( haven't put them up here becuase some of the drawings are too big for the scanner and I don't feel like doing multi scans of one image considering my boyfriend's computer would choke if I did.

I'm just afraid to do anything these days for the fear of failing.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16871864/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16871864/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:38:52 PST .> Anyway sadly posting may slow down as I am working on:

-my fashion line for my portfolio since I am going to attempt to try out for Project Runway (if there is a season 5 and if they come through Chicago again for tryouts)

-Costumes for Anime Central in May. (wish you could come Khaotic *pouts*)

-Stuff for the children's programming department at ACen since I am in change of the department -.-()

-Finishing my website and getting it online.

However I will try to post at least once a week so bare with me. Also to everyone who has favored or commented on my work or page. I really appreciate you all

Arigatoo, Thank you,
Devon Yumeko Sama S.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16785996/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16785996/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:13:37 PST
My boyfriend tried flashing the firmware for the router and it worked for about a week then it started hiccuping again but nothing powering down the router for a few seconds couldn't take care of. Now the F$^& don't want to work at all. I'm lucky to keep enough of a connection to use aim and barely access my gmail account.

Anyway as soon as my boyfriend's tax return comes through we're getting a new router. So hang in there and when I finally have a sold stable connect to the net I will have alot to post

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16705476/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16705476/ Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:17:02 PST
Well I'm not naming names involved in the issue but whoever made the encyclopedia dramatica I feel took the issue too far. Then again that's just my opinion.

Truthfully I don't care either way.

And no I will not name names. The only person who knows who I am talking about is my friend I was on aim talking to at the time of this discovery.

Anywy in other news, I started working on an actual story though right now it is still just a big fragment. I also created another character, more about him later.

Also a question for anyone who is good with making the Journal CSS scripts. If I provide the images could someone make a css script for me? I can't trade cash but I am more than willing to do an art trade

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16574974/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16574974/ Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:47:52 PST
I know no one would buy anything I wrote so I was thinking of just writing a test chapter or two and posting them. The question is should I do it?

Also I am going attempt to make my first AMV, So I'm going to be slowing down posts as I focus on my AMV, and work.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16536231/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16536231/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:33:45 PST
No, I'm not dead, in fact I have been lurking about checking out other people's work hoping for inspiration of my own. Instead I fall back into an old hobby of mine, Stepmania.

I love playing DDR /Stepmania and well I found the software I needed to make step files. Anyway I am about to put up my first set of files with the launch of YSS WG

keep your eyes out for new works thought

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16424409/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16424409/ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:24:22 PST
Sadly becuase of DA's policies about using/reworking others work I can't put up any of my coloring exercises I did to get better practice with Photoshop and work on my painting techniques

The reason why I cannot put up my coloring exercises is because the line art is not mine it came from a book called 500 Manga Images and according to DA's policy I cannot put up work that I have not done myself 100% Hence the reason why they took down one of my most popular pieces I had up a while. A desktop wallpaper featuring art by Koge Donbo

While the licensed in the book says it is okay to use these images freely as long as you're not using them for commercial purposes it is fine but I am not taking any chances. so hopefully soon I will have my websites finished and you can come check out my coloring there

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16385903/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16385903/ Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:37:10 PST
I know not many people read my journal but I do know that there are some people who do come and visit my gallery and view my work even if it is for a second.

There was a time I Really wanted to have one of my pieces featured as a DD or something but I know I am not that popular and my work is knot that well circulated like Tsubasa Shi's works. I mean I should be thankful I get any visits and I am to be honest but just once I would like a little taste of the spotlight even if it is for a brief moment

This feeling is true for all my artistic endeavors...be it drawing, writing, sewing, or costume designing.

I guess I don't rant and whine about it becuase I am used to being overlooked.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16343062/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16343062/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:16:03 PST
It doesn't matter what it is the idea won't leave me alone until I start it. Sometimes I finish and other times I don't. I'll just move on to the next project seldom returning to a project. Also, after thinking about it for a while, I have decided to start putting up more of my other works, like sewing projects, drawings and other things I have done so don't be surprised if some of the things I put up look a little more crude than my newer work.

Also This is just a temporary css deal. I am still working on trying to make my own css journal and gallery style for my account. If anyone is willing to help, I would be very greatful

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16283794/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/16283794/ Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:50:52 PST
Minus our cable being knocked out for most of the day New Year's Day, 2008 has been pretty good to us. I hope it stays that way

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/14916661/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/14916661/ Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:45:12 PDT
Anyway my fiancee and I managed to find a nice card for $40 bucks at Tiger and grabbed it. Though he is not pleased with it becuase it was not one of the more accelerated cards, it serves it's purpose. and in fact seems alot of my other graphics intense applications are running a little smoother since installing it. though Poser is still being a bit of a bitch

Which leads me to a question for those of you who do 3D illustration work. Which programs do you prefer using? While I like Poser for it's power and light/shadow rendering capabilities as well as capability to handle dynamic clothing. I like D/S more for it's flexibility when it comes to the size of a scene. It seems the more I load in poser the more resources it eats from my computer and other applications I may be using. I am a power user.

I dunno...

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/13544292/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/13544292/ Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:48:20 PDT
With this new system, I am able to use poser 7 (A friend brought it for me for Christmas) The only problem now is I cannot use DAZ studio or Bryce 5.5 because they both crash. Oh well. I Have a new computer!!

Um...btw anyone know where I can find some good Poser 7 tutorials? The reference guide isn't mush of a help and a pain to go through for info

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/12308328/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/12308328/ Sat, 24 Mar 2007 10:36:01 PDT
Besides, I need a break

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/11984053/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/11984053/ Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:03:44 PST
Onigiri-Honda chan
Your positive comments and honesty inspire me and put me in a better place mentally were I don't get as frustrated when I don't instantly get the results I want.

Hobbsend:
Your constructive comments always keep me on my toes and honestly have helped me to improve my lighting and post work.

TsubasaShi:
If it weren't for you, I would have never learned how to do shadowing in the first place.

To everybody else:
*HUG* I am sorry if I am forgetting anyone, I have to cut this short because it is almost time for me to get to work But know that I love you all and appreciate you taking the time to look through my gallery and take the time to comment on my work.

I Love You All

edit
I've also decided to take a chance and in the evenings when I have time to myself to work on this idea for a modern fantasy novel that has been rattling around in my mind. If anyone is interested in proofreading, Please leave me a comment

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/11718981/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/11718981/ Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:31:36 PST
I don't know why I have been so discontent recently. I mean I finally have a new sewing machine that I am guaranteed will work (No it's not a singer) but the thing is I got it on the grounds I would be getting a more steady stream of work coming in where I would be able to cover the monthly payments. Sadly I have received no work and I am just a little disheartened.

I guess my gloomy mood is also playing a drastic affect on my art too because I have not been able to pick up a pencil to draw or design a new outfit. I have not had the urge to touch my machine with the exception of the free lessons on how to get the best out of these new machines I've been taking at JoAnn's. Ohh I've wanted to, believe me I Do want to sew something badly. but the thing is I'll sit down at my machine, look at the fabric in my hand, then get up because I can just see myself fucking up whatever I was going to make. Sadly it's even worse when it comes to DAZ Studio. I think I am going to completely delete my directories and rebuild my libraries as well as any unfinished projects.

I was also thinking of offering prints of Yin and Yang, but I dunno. would anyone buy a print if I made then available?

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/11549997/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/11549997/ Wed, 24 Jan 2007 06:15:52 PST
Anyway After much delibration while I was on my unplanned extended vacation, I decided to quit Nagashita City and work on my own stuff with includes updating my costume commission website, working on costumes to sell on *cringe* E-bay. However one of the other projects I am actually excited to start is my original online modern fantasy story series called Poisoned Ink. I'll post a little more after I've finished and posted the first story.

I'm going to post the first set of character sheets soon here as well as the first story. but for now I have work to take care of

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/11294941/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/11294941/ Tue, 02 Jan 2007 22:21:28 PST Sadly this means no new art for a while. and I have no idea how long this will will last considering we're about to go on a trip and our asses are broke as fuck
The only joy thus far for me was finding an affordable local source for wigs for my costumes and I got a new sewing machine

Anyway I gtg before i really depress myself and start drinking again.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/10870250/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/10870250/ Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:22:07 PST Since all registered DA users can now make prints, I was wondering would anyone be interested in prints of my better artwork if made available?

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/10315524/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/10315524/ Sat, 07 Oct 2006 14:44:47 PDT
I'm thinking about attempting to make a an AMV when I finish working on this commission. The problem is I don't have that many raw's to play with. I'm also thinking about maybe testing the limits of the computer with DAZ and doing some animated frames then combining them into a movie....

HaHa...yeah right, knowing me I'd screw up something. Besides, I want to get Pantomime and Mimic before I try anything like that.

Well i gtg

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/10091484/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/10091484/ Sat, 16 Sep 2006 13:28:11 PDT Current music: Daft Punk- One more time

Well it'a been a while since I updated this journal. Believe me I am still working hard getting things done. The thing is I just launched my online sit4e a couple of weeks ago and I've been working on display items to sell there.

I've also been working on art,in fact I am currently working on one of my most challenging pieces to date and hopefully I will have it done soon. Right now I need to get to work on shop items. So if you are into costuming or just looking for some unique clothing, jewelry and accessories, check out my site:

Oni Neko's Costume Shoppe

Please pardon the shameless plug, but right now I need all the business I can get ]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/9819097/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/9819097/ Tue, 22 Aug 2006 17:57:41 PDT
I know alot of you are saying why not try ElfQuest, World of Warcraft, or some other online mmorpg. Well while graphical mmorpgs are cool, I prefer text (story) based via forums or chat. I don't know....it's something about those types that spark the imagination forcing a stronger mental picture.

Sadly there is only one active RP forum I still visit and post on and it was (is) pretty kickass when it is active. It's called Nagashita City

The sad thing is the founder's crazy ex girlfriend pretty much scared off most of the regulars before leaving the forums herself so now it is just really myself and the Admin (and my play sis when she moves)

Guayhhh listen to me jabbering on like I dunno...anyway back on topic, everytime a good storyline and flow get started, it slows down and despite how good of a storyline it is, I slowly find myself loosing interest, however I'll revisit previous threads (plots) and ideas for artistic pieces come up

Random:
becuase my computer got nailed a few months back I lost most of my content including my Hiro figure and that was a gift to me from a friend now I have to go and buy a new one *cries*

Oh well them's the breaks.
PS: Sorry for this poorly disjointed entry ]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/9458289/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/9458289/ Sat, 22 Jul 2006 12:56:20 PDT
I dunno, maybe something will happen and I'll break out of this slump ]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/9093016/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/9093016/ Sat, 17 Jun 2006 03:31:44 PDT I should be jumping up and down that I hit 500 views

it seems like I've hit a wall with my 3D work. I think I'm going to take a break from it all together and focus on my costume designing and writing ]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/9005763/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/9005763/ Thu, 08 Jun 2006 05:34:23 PDT
I am still retracing my steps becuase I still for the life of me have no idea what happened. I think the following played a factor:
1. The computer had been on since wensday last week while we downloaded some Japper Porn off of E-mule and since we were downloading in a frozen state, if we turned off our computer what we downloaded would be lost.

2. We got a new red octane pad (the one with the built in usb drivers) and I decided to test it

3. I went into deep freeze to thaw the computer before shutting down

4. we installed a new dvd burner on the computer and there was a problem reading the hardware...

I dunno, but at least the computer is back up and working for now. ]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/8946222/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/8946222/ Fri, 02 Jun 2006 01:03:54 PDT
Anyway I've been busy working on different sewing projects including an outfit inspired by Yamato's Idol outfit. all I'll say is that it involves a nice amount of white vinyl and pink gingham.

Unless anyone shows interest, I am just going to leave them off here. ]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/8865094/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/8865094/ Wed, 24 May 2006 15:09:36 PDT
I mean I still owe two/three people for the one week subscription and two items off my wishlist. Thing is I have NO idea who gave them.

Thank you.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/8830833/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/8830833/ Sun, 21 May 2006 00:54:38 PDT
And it's not even my birthday.
Thanks whoever sent it.

]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/8735284/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/8735284/ Wed, 10 May 2006 22:01:21 PDT
Anyway after alot of thinking, I have decided to revive my commission business and have begun working on the website. Luckily a friend will say it is okay for me to use some pictures of a costume she took during a masqurade show.

Anyway I still have not reinstalled any of my content so there still is no new artwork to speak of. I'm just posting this so those of ya who are watching me know I am still here and not dead LOL

Well ttyl ]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/8631351/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/8631351/ Sun, 30 Apr 2006 13:37:55 PDT
Got a new installer for DAZ, recovered my renderosity files and thanks to DeepFreeze and Dr. Web he was able to recover a good precentage of my DAZ downloads.

Sadly I have not installed anything so no new updates on 3D projects for a while...However I will have some of my sewing projects up soon. ]]> =YumekoSama http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/8591558/ http://YumekoSama.deviantart.com/journal/8591558/ Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:31:29 PDT Music: Farewell Song: Lia (on cd player)
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Well I have learned an important lesson. no matter how good your firewalls and antivirus programs are, you will still get viruses.

I'm going to admit that I downloaded a couple of DAZ items off of Limewire and becuase of it my computer is now infected with the W32/Polipos virus. The messed up thing is It had been on the computer for a while, we just didn't know it.

Anyway my boyfriend decided to reformat the computer in hopes of getting rid of it since there currently is no cure for this particular virus only to find out all of the installers we had were also infected. (we made a backup cd of our utility programs, Firefox, Ccleaner, Antivir, etc) as well as my DAZ stuff. The virus attacks .exe and .scr file extensions

At first I didn't think it was a problem, but after the computer was completely sterilized, (the main hdd reformatted) we went to begin the reinstalling process only to find the Win 98 backup we keep on the computer was infected (we have three hard drives on the computer)

Anyway, long story short. I cannot work with DAZ for a while becuse any programs we download will get infected including DAZ or any installers I should happen to purchase and download.

Honestly it really depersses me becuase I had become so dependant on DAZ, hell I saw it as a Godsend becuase I found that with my vision deteorating the way it is, I really cannot draw that well anymore. Not that I could draw to begin with. LOL

Maybe this is a sign I need to return to my roots of Drawing and craft based projects. I don't know anymore. I almost feel like giving up becuase it is beginning to become a struggle.

((cross posted in my LJ acct)) ]]> =YumekoSama