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Last entry in May?

Crap...

Can't do much better either...

Have another piece to post... but my scanner is not working for some reason... So I need to fix that first.

Gah...

-Steve

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/18284173/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/18284173/ Mon, 12 May 2008 05:25:51 PDT
Where did April go?

Damn!

Well, Vancouver was AMAZING!!! SO beautiful.

The Apocalyptica concert? THE BEST FREAKING SHOW I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!
God those Fins know how to put on a concert! And a heavy metal concert played on cellos? Damn! Those guys are 9000 kinds of amazing! If you haven't listened to them, do so now!
They started out as a Metallica cover band.

That's right!
A Metallica cover band.
4 cellists.
Metallica.
Go listen!
I command you!

Other than that I had my birthday... joyous fun as that was -insert dripping venomous sarcasm here-

Went to see Opeth and Dream Theater this weekend. That was cool. Shortest concert ever though.

Next week is Nightwish.

The week after Coheed and Cambria.

Iron Maiden sold out well before I could get close to tickets.

Oh well. Life is going alright anyways.

Got some new chainmaille made. Will photograph and post on ~Chain-Reaction later.

I'll give you all a better journal later.

-Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/17454360/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/17454360/ Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:28:57 PDT
Fun thing is, it's in Vancouver.

Apocalyptica.

Live.

I am SO there!


Now for the HOW part...

Bah... mere details. I'll work it out.


Also got tickets for Nightwish, Iron Maiden, and Coheed and Cambria. All in the SAME WEEK!!!

That is going to be SO amazing...


God am I ever excited.


Yay for random trips to the West Coast!

-Steve

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/17404511/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/17404511/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:55:47 PDT
I think I have good reasons though.

Grandma died right before Xmas and her service was just after New Years.
Lost another girlfriend on Valentine's Day.
Roomies are STILL knobs.
No new art until a couple nights ago (St. Patrick's Day which was spent working...).
Not even really any chainmaille.
My vacation just got canceled for next week because my boss STILL hasn't given me my damn bonus.

Good news though is my martial arts are going well. Found a school that teaches on seperate days from Ving Tsun EXACTLY what else I've always wanted. Woot for training with one of the guys who used to train SEALS. CQC training here I come!

I've completely solved all my money issues. Now I'm so bloody well off most months I don't know what to do with it until I go on vacation (Which actually happens now! YAY!).

Been rather busy writing for another site too. Getting pretty decent at it.

Some pretty cool things going on.

Things are starting to look up again.

Now if all the women in my life weren't running away from me like I had the plague or something...

Thought I might come back on here though and say Hi to everyone I haven't seen on here in the last X months.

I'm back... partially.

Now for that artists block...

-Steve

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/15651150/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/15651150/ Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:21:57 PST
If it is crazy and can have happened to me it probably has.

Life has this horrible habit of not going exactly the way you want it to all the time. Has anyone else noticed this?

Here I am trying to deal with myself and find a deeper understanding and just about everything that could possibly go wrong to try and make me break down has.

Grandma broke her hip. Leah has completely left me. I have multiple friends going through the most horrendous times in their lives that I am trying to help. The roomies are being knobs. Got money problems I'm working on. The girl I like a lot right now is marrying a crack dealer she met 3 months ago...

Just nothing good.

Except Ving Tsun.

The only thing I have been able to relax and feel into and through.

Very cool too, Sifu wants me to do some reference drawings for his next book. I have to test out a few things, but it will be a fun challenge! And I would love to be able to help out.

Anyways... later all!

Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/15140536/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/15140536/ Sat, 20 Oct 2007 08:41:45 PDT

Life is currently giving me a rather forceful and excruciatingly painful reaming right in the ass. And I am contemplating that. And facing the feelings welling up from within and experiencing them truly.

For years I have not known myself in the least.

I have been completely at the mercy of my mind, my memories, my fears, my hates, my loves, my addictions, my misconceptions, and my philosophies.

Then I go away for one weekend to completely face every aspect of myself on a mountainside and I am suddenly shown a glimmer of truth. MY truth.

During my meditations I faced everything that ever kept me down or hurt me and I came to a startling conclusion. I was the source of it all. And I was screaming inside to deny it. But the truth is the truth and it has a way of bitch-slapping you with true wisdom. There is no running from the true core of you when it rises forth. The ego has nowhere to hide.

Best suicide cult I ever joined. A group seeking the ego-death. Now for the metaphorical kool-aid...

And I was blown wide open. Not to sudden, absolute, enlightening truth. No, not to anything so divine. I was enlightened about myself and where I lie. And yes, that SHOULD be taken in MANY ways.

I have been completely letting myself live based on everything that has ever happened to me. And running from that by hiding my head in the future. My biggest obstacles have always been and will always be already in my past. Facing my memories and the little ways I was fucked up by the world for 21 years is the only way to truly be free.

What does that mean for me? EVERY single little thing I do, from the way I stand to the way I breath, to the way I hold my dick when I piss has something to do with my past. How I think, when and how I smile, WHAT I THINK ABOUT... EVERYTHING.

How I date... How I love... How I react... everything...

So I now have two choices in my life.

I can hide from myself, not being aware and present at any time and completely being ruled and torn apart.

Or I can live in the present. Be focused and in the moment. Constantly seeking my own strength and experiencing fully every emotion and every feeling that arises in me from anything.

Freedom or bondage to myself?


And Leah has left me. To seek her own understanding and freedom in herself. I love her and I have let her go to experience what she needs to experience and hopefully find what she needs to find. And I hurt. Tears streaming down my face at the thought of her beautiful smile. And the fear that I may never sweep her into my arms and press my lips to hers ever again. Friends or lovers she is still my Goddess.

I thank her deeply for this. One more time she leads me to facing myself. One more time she leads me to enlightenment. One more time she does not comfort me, but pushes me to find the me that has the divine humor, that can live in the moment and laugh in the face of not only death but my own fears, pains, jealousies, sorrows, and all of the inner screams of a dying ego.

And now I face myself alone. For the first time in my life I will not rely on another to carry me or guide me or console me in myself. I will not allow that shelter, that place to hide.

I will face this and anything that shall ever rise before me.

And I will find the one thing that will bring me freedom. The one truth that will make me perfect in every aspect.

Me.


-Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/14900146/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/14900146/ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:28:56 PDT
Two days ago I was riding the bus home from work at 7 in the morning when a young woman and her child climbed on the bus. The woman looked weary, but happy to be around her daughter. The daughter, Chastity, was a beautiful happy young girl (about 8ish) with curly blond hair and a grin from ear to ear.

The two were talking happily about what they were going to do over the weekend or something when the conversation got into Chastity's daycare. Chastity was excited about school and happy to go and see her friends. Her mother was very supportive of that and asked her a few questions.

Then her mother asked her "Chastity, tomorrow I don't have to work. Do you want to go to daycare or would you like to stay home for the day?" I was thinking that this was a rather amazing parent, because I realized while growing up that a parent can teach their child responsibility early by allowing them to make choices that effect their lives. We all need our "mental health days" sometimes. Especially with school being so full of bullshit pressure, homework, and other training for us to become good little productive sheep.

Chastity kept smiling and told her mommy, "I want to go to school tomorrow! I really like school!"

The response shocked me.

"Chastity, are you sure you want to go?" "Yeah!" "So you're telling me that rather than staying home and resting you would rather I have to get up on my day off early in the morning just to take you to daycare?"

Way to fuck up your kid Mommy!

It's subtle comments like that that screw our children up for years to come. A guilt trip like that can cause a lot of pain in a child's life. Maybe not immediately but if her mother would even just occasionally makes comments like that her daughters self esteem will be undermined and she will learn to become more and more of a people pleaser just to not become a burden on anyone else.

And way to tell your child that she isn't as important to you as a little sleep is. The way she stressed the just is extremely important subconsciously. The inflections in your speech are far more devastating ways to manipulate others because you can cause them to reflect on the statements (and underlying silent statements) as though they had made the statements themselves.

And we wonder...

You have to be extremely careful in raising children, showing them the love, devotion, strength, and integrity that they need to grow up healthily. Being able to let them have their own freedom with some borders and letting them make their own choices. And mistakes.

Every single parent out there will probably get defensive reading this and say "I know that all already and I do that." but do you really? You never ever slip up in any way? You have to analyze what you say, how, when, and what effect it will have on your child. And all too infrequently we fail to bite our tongues when what we say could scar those around us.

There's just too much to this for me to get into.

I guess my main point is for the parents (or future parents) out there.

Go show your children that you love and support them right now! And take a day off work to take them out of school to go go-karting or something. Totally spontaneously. Why? Just because. Life is too short. Go live it with them!

~Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/14627259/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/14627259/ Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:07:35 PDT
Yep, no more mall cop here.

I'm now an Officer at an extremely high security site. So high security I can't even tell you guys what I do. Simply put I play the "Anti-James Bond" agent.

It is a bitchin' site too. I walk up to a giant metal wall mounted with all kinds of cameras and it opens for me. Then I have to pass through 4 blast doors with access card, biometric (fingerprints), and mass screening before I get in.

Needless to say that position came with a huge raise and the MOST awesome schedule I have ever had! I only work 15 days a month and I should be making about half again as much $$$. And the job is easy for me. No more screwing around with homeless people, drunks, and crackheads. Now I get to deal with real business people.

And my partner is an ex-Burmese Resistance Fighter.

I love my job.

It gets even cooler too. I have enough free time at work to produce some art. So I'm posting my last couple nights drawings. Enjoy!

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I have created my new Stock account!!!



All bow down to my awesomeness!!


-Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/14529680/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/14529680/ Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:05:29 PDT
After a week of steady arguements with SHAW I was able to get myself reconnected! And the peasants rejoiced!

And thus I have created my new Stock account!!!



All bow down to my awesomeness!!

I am also posting my newest work! Enjoy all!

~Zemyn :katana

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/14235534/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/14235534/ Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:54:50 PDT
I was contemplating my 'Financial Freedom Fund' the other day and I figured out that if I start now and can find somewhere to get a 10% interest return and put in only $1000 a month I can have a million dollars by the time I'm 40. And that will rake in $100,000 a year by itself so I no longer have to work.

I'm already able (barely but making it ANYWAYS!) to set aside $1000 a month when I'm only making $1800 a month at my one job, so I just needed to find a way to get 10%.

I came to some conclusions.

1) This will take some research.

2) Whoever started the bank system was a genius.

3) He was also a fucking asshole.


Then I get a phone call from a guy I met wandering through my mall who took my card saying that he was just going into business for himself. I didn't remember any details. He invites me out of lunch, so I go. Then I find out he works through Primerica. A branch of Citigroup. Largest company in the world.

What do they do? They offer life Insurance, debt consolidation loans, assess peoples debt for free, offer financial planning, and access to mutual funds and investments which average a return of 12-14% per annum AFTER all the deductions for working your money FOR you.

12-14%.

More than I was orginally looking for.

Fuck Yes.

And what's better? I got offered a job. Now I can sign myself up and get PAID to sort out my own fucking finances! And I might be able to help out my friends/family a fair amount too. And get paid to help.

I love my life.

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In other news, I'm going to be starting up two new accounts here on DA when I get the net back at home. The first is my Exploration account, where I'll post for all of my adventures. The second will be my stock art account.

Yes, I'm getting back into the stock art scene!

And I'm going to be bringing my gazillion implements of destruction with me.

Expect things like ninja stock with REAL ninja weapons. Things like Shuko. Oh yes, this shall be awesome!



Later all!

-Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/14112729/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/14112729/ Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:08:13 PDT
Long time, no journal huh?

So I went up on stage for my comedy bit and had an absolute blast! People laughed at my jokes! It was lots of fun! I recommend to all who have a couple decent jokes to try something similar, if for nothing more than the experience.

I've also been working a lot of hours recently and training much harder than I was (though I still think I'm rather lazy and have to improve on that!). Developing my own style of martial art is far more challenging than it seems... especially when I branch off of Togakure-ryu Ninpo and Ving Tsun for a lot of it. Nothing quite like hours of meditation to make your schedule more hectic. And then the training on top of that.

It is completely worth the effort though. My life has improved 1000 times just because of simple things like consciously breathing.

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Chain Reaction is on it's way to becoming an actual full fledged business. Possibly even a store. I have my funds for the next year or so arranged to remove all debt and give me about $2k+ a month income to work with come early to mid 2008. I have suppliers worked out for rings, some maille pieces, and all supplies for chainmaille, as well as suppliers for quality blades and armor from multiple cultures and a few other neater odds and ends. Playing with the idea of creating a store with a training area and hiring a weaponsmaster or two. Could be interesting. Of course I would have to cater to my inner nerd and host D&D nights as well. All in good flavour.

All I need to find now are a couple maillers (I don't want to do it all!) and a very ambitious person who loves their sewing machine to make up some of the billions of patterns I have planned out. Making period clothing and innovating under-armor padding is rather important. If I can manage to set up a forge as well and start producing non-maille armor that would be ideal! And then there's the whole security/bouncer/police/paramilitary design section. I love doing that! So many ideas!

Look forward to it!

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I've finished off detailling O'zeryl and I am a bunch further in the Samurai. I also have another drawing I am starting on tonight. But unfortunately I can't post anything until my internet gets reconnected.

Yes, the sharper ones may be wondering how I am posting this. I am not on my computer.

But I will scan that and get everything up as soon as I can! Hopefully you don't have to wait long.

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And my last bit of news for the evening...

I splurged and replaced my old P-O-S cellphone with one of those new 3.2 megapixel camera phones. And I must say for everything short range it friggin' rocks! It doesn't do low light well, but whatever. And it can record video/audio at a decent resolution (Not that great, but better than most everything on youtube!)! Some of you may not be so excited, but I'm going to attempt to continue making stock art now! That and I might start doing some video footage. I already have a couple clips of me screwing around beating on my heavy bag. I actually struck it so hard I broke the ceiling hook in half with the momentum on the second vid! It was rather hillarious! Maybe I'll find a nice place to start posting some crap.

The main idea behind the camera phone was it's portability while I start another hobby I have always been interested in but never had the guts or knowledge (until now that is!) to begin. Urban Exploration and Infiltration. I intend to post some pics from each excursion with a bit of a commentary as soon as I get out there. Now that my back has healed up I'll be able to get over those obstacles that would have stopped me in the last couple weeks.

Later All!

Hope I didn't bore you to death!

~Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/13939580/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/13939580/ Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:20:34 PDT
Apologies aside, I hit 2500 a while ago!

You guys friggin' ROCK!!!

Thank you all!


And in other news my roommate by some really odd stroke has convinced me that to get his ass up on stage I have to go out later tonight and perform a stand up comedy set that I've been writing since Thursday... :/

How in the nine hells I got convinced this was a good idea I have no clue. But I'm going to follow through with it.

I guess I'll see how it goes.

I must admit that I am rather nervous though.

Well here's hoping the crowd reacts well... and I don't shat myself on stage.

I'll let you guys know how it goes.

Later

-Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/13258374/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/13258374/ Thu, 07 Jun 2007 21:47:48 PDT
Holy Crap!

I guess I should post some shit huh?
I'll toss up some of the newer shit I'm working on.

Let me know what you think!

-Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/12724815/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/12724815/ Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:33 PDT
So this is my excuse, I got a new job that's been keeping me busy and I've been hired to do a large number of photomanips and a few design projects and even a couple drawings for some extra cash flow from a jewelry store/company. It's been keeping me rather busy lately though.

I also just got back into martial arts lessons tonight actually... kicked off with a 4 hour lesson and then a large Chinese food dinner at midnight. I must say I'm loving the new style. Not complete, but what is there IS THERE. Man... What a striking style. Nothing else really holds a candle to this if mastered. The hard part is the insane amount of really boring looking practice. The good side is I can practically meditate while practicing and practicing my form is very similar to tai chi. This should be rather interesting. Let's see how I do.

I moved through 4 different techniques in 2 hours on my first lesson, whereas another fellow on his first day only went through two. I chalk that up to previous martial arts experience though, even though very little of it is even remotely similar. The closest thing I ever took to this was Fencing if you would believe it. It's all about relaxation and timing. Very fun!

Anyways, that's why I haven't been, and probably won't be, around for a bit. I wish you all the best and I will still come on to talk it up as much as possible, but I'm going to be rather busy for a while.

Later All!

-Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/11994503/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/11994503/ Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:35:33 PST jesussuperstar with this journal thingy. So I'll pass it on because I really like what it is all about.

The first ten people to comment in this journal entry will be featured by me, and I will pick my favorite three pieces that they have produced.

The catch is that they in turn have to do the same.

1.

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A very cool series... so much so that I have to say they are my favorites!

2.

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Don't I just feel a little narcissistic? Great shots though! I love 'em!

-Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/11982195/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/11982195/ Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:09:47 PST
No... unfortunately I haven't completed any artwork as of yet... but I do have a mass amount to post to ~Chain-Reaction!

I also have to say...

2,000 HITS!!!

You guys friggin' rock! Thank you all!

So... in celebration I am going to post a bunch of random pictures of myself for you all to laugh at! And I have some pieces i am working hard on finishing, but with my new jobs hours, and the amount of time I'm spending with my new computer and the ever increasing number of chainmaille projects I might not finish for a while here. I'm sure as hell going to try though!

Expect more soon!

Now, if you haven't already, go check out my chainmaille!



-Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/11477833/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/11477833/ Thu, 18 Jan 2007 03:59:34 PST
The chainmaille business is still taking off, and I'm almost done unpacking my shit in my new house. I've also been more than a little distracted by my lovely girlfriend.

I'm coming back though. Gonna try and work on all those pictures I've promised too! I have about 4 half complete works here...

I'm almost up to 2,000 hits I see, which is AWESOME! Thanks everyone!

Anyways, it happens to be late, so I'm going to head off to bed now. I'll post more soon!

Later All!

-Zemyn

Let the ~Chain-Reaction begin!



]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/11200226/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/11200226/ Tue, 26 Dec 2006 12:07:15 PST
First off I hope you all had a Merry Christmas!

I have finally almost completed moving, and finally have a few minutes to get some things done.

I have just finished starting up the Chain Reaction Chainmaille DA account which you can find here...



I've uploaded some of the photos I have for now, but there are a million more to come. I'm also working on about a dozen projects currently, so there is going to be a lot to see very shortly.

And yes, there are prices on the pieces. Those are in Canadian funds. You can purchase any of the pieces you see from us easily. We can also do about 100 000 other styles and ring sizes and have an extensive list of materials that they can be made out of.

I can also do inlays, as shall be shown shortly.

This is just the beginning, so watch the account or check back regularly to see what's new.

I'm going to be updating it as often as possible.

So go now!
~Chain-Reaction

Later All!

-Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/11072721/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/11072721/ Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:33:36 PST
Rules: The 1st player of this "game" starts with the topic "6 weird habits/things about yourself" and people who get tagged need to write a journal about their 6 weird habits/things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose the next 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says "you are tagged" in their devpage comments and tell them to read yours....

I've been tagged by

1. I have a morbid obsession with violence. I collect anything that is sharp, pointed, or can inflict bodily harm on another. I also have been obsessed with learning the arts by which to use these implements. Apparantly I have become something fairly scary in the eyes of my friends.

2. I have never punched anyone. I've given a few joking charlie-horses but never once in my life have I actually struck someone with the intention of hurting them. This is only slightly odd due to the amount of violent encounters I have had and the number of bar/club fights I have had to bounce.

3. I am obsessed with all that is chainmaille. It's so goddamned beautiful. I will dream up new patterns and styles in my sleep and focus on calculating different aspect ratios when bored.

4. I wake up from the slightest unnatural noise or even movement in my HOUSE. It doesn't matter how deeply I am sleeping I wake up instantly as soon as someone even touches the doorknob to my room/house. I can't count the number of times I've woken up standing with a blade in my hand because someone decided to try sneaking into my room without waking me. The amusing thing is I grow accustomed to specific noises and don't wake if my room mates are doing their normal thing or if my cat is prowling around.

5. I have 5 nipples. It's my birthmark. I have 3 very small nipples on my stomach.

6. I'm very much a romantic at heart. And I still listen to Savage Garden a lot. I know the words to every song by heart...

Now for the Tagging part....

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]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/11026301/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/11026301/ Mon, 11 Dec 2006 09:11:53 PST Chain Reaction is off and running! I've been working my ass off on maille when I'm not working (at work), cleaning, packing for my move, moving, or spending time with my girlfriend.

So yes, I'm not going to be doing any more traditional art for a little while here whilst I attempt to deal with the holiday crunch.
Sorry about that folks... I only have like 10 drawings on the go too...

BUT!

I will soon be starting up a DeviantArt account showcasing the maille that Dustin, Leah, and myself are producing! Look forward to it!

-Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10821471/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10821471/ Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:57:42 PST

What a week... I knew my girlfriend was strong, and so she is! Her knee healed on it's own, so no surgery was even needed! She'll be back skiing in no time at all! Such fantastic news... we've been enjoying it a fair amount this last week. She truly amazes me though...


I've been having a messed sleeping pattern for a while though... I sleep for about 3 hours at a time, and I've had to force myself to sleep any longer than that. This morning was the first time since last weekend that I haven't woken up at 7 in the morning or earlier. (Normally I sleep until the late afternoon). I had to resort to every trick I learned in my years of overworking myself in Security and the bits of PI work I assisted in to keep myself steady on my feet earlier this week. I think I'm over it though. I actually got some sleep last night.


Had a not-so-pleasant suprise encounter with my current roomie... I'm moving inside the next month. The long awaited decision has finally been reached for me and I'm just not going to try and float his fat ass any more. I stood up against his my-way-or-the-highway attitude without budging an inch and he ended up getting afraid and trying to threaten me with breaking the lease.

It was most entertaining to see the look on his face when he realised I'm perfectly capable of coping with that without taking any kind of a hit at all. In fact I was already prepared for it! I must admit I love my training more and more every day. I knew it was coming and was fully prepared. Two days later I have a new house lined up with two good friends in the middle of a "housing-shortage". Piece of cake.


I also had to deal with Canada Post for a while though... as they LOST MY ORDER!!! Fucking useless bastards lost a $400 order on me. I should have had it over a month ago. BUT, I also talked to my supplier and they are going to fight Canada Post for me about it and are Fed-Exing me a replacement order free of charge. These guys are fantastic! That really made my day!


I haven't had much time to draw recently though... things have been going pretty rapidly around here. I have gotten some jewelry built though... So I'll be photographing that right directly and getting some pictures up here on DA. I just can't wait until my gold comes in next week... Oh the pieces I'll be able to make with that! I just can't wait...


My manual is going fantastically too! I had absolutely no idea just how much I know though... It's getting somewhat intimidating.

Anyhow... I'm back!

-Zemyn

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10718897/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10718897/ Tue, 14 Nov 2006 02:29:27 PST Everything has been fantastic! Minus a slight amount of artist's block... but I'll get through that shortly enough. And Canada Post misplacing an extremely valuable first order for the small business I am starting up... and trying to tell me it was delivered properly a month ago...

On the good side I have an awesome job, a beautiful, sweet, caring, indulgent, and extremely fun girlfriend who consistantly confounds me with her wisdom and insights (and is a damn good shot with a 9mm too!), food in the house, damn good friends, and the means to accomplish absolutely anything I wish to. In short, I feel fing great! We even cleaned the apartment and strung up some Xmas lights! Looks great!

Need to get in my application for college for next fall too... Going to be taking multiple languages as well as tennis (damn you Prince of Tennis...) and rock climbing (always more than useful) I should really do that right now. I think I will.

Also, I am rather proud; not only did I impress my girls family with my cooking, but I kept a steady grouping of 100 9mm rounds in the head and center mass of my target at 10m (33 1/3ft)... Double tapping. [25yd. PPC, Training and Qualification Target]

I've also been continuing my book rather well... though I am coming across issues with some of the training, as based on my own experience some things just cannot be taught by anyone but a master or even oneself. Reread some reference material I have and noticed a few more interesting writing techniques used. Making me rethink a few things more critically. I refuse to give up this manual of mine though. I will continue with it, but I've decided I have absolutely no intention of ever publishing the content.

My girlfriend is going in for surgery tomorrow though... so I'm a little worried tonight. I know she'll be fine, but I'm still going to be latched to her for the next few days. She's very strong though, there ain't nothing that could stop her really. It's going to be a nice time for me really, just vegging with her working on my art and manual whilst watching some quality anime series. I'm looking forward to the next few days.

Anyways, I'm out for now.

-Zemyn

For awesome stock, check these guys out!


]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10605208/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10605208/ Fri, 03 Nov 2006 15:20:15 PST Currently Expanding My Artistic Horizons!
I will be taking requests from now on whenever a person wants. Just note me to let me know what you want and I'll see what I can do. I would prefer to do some things a little more within my own style, but I'm still all for trying something new.

My current supplies entail the following:
Pencils
Colored Pencils
Pens
Oil Pastels
Ink (with Brush)
Some old Acrylic Paints
and Photoshop 7 (which I am not very good with)

All requests will be by donation to the Steve is a poor starving artist fund. There is no minimum or maximum donation.

Yes, this means that you can get free requests done if you want.
They'll just take a while to get done.

I may not be the world's greatest artist, but I will always try my best to complete a request!

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My list is finally complete!

"The first ten people to comment on this post will get a free request of their choice!
The only catch is that they then have to post the same tag on their OWN journal, and draw for the first 10 people to comment as well."

Here is the current list!

1. My character Selenine crouching in the rain. (Failing Miserably... Rethinking.)
2. Two words... Pyramid fucking Head! (Complete!)
3. Something Horror/Macabre. (Complete!)
4. A swirly, violent, evil Lynar (Complete!)
5. Falco Lombardi. (Plotting.)
6. An Evil Kenshin. (Complete!)
7. His character Darkside. (Plotting.)
8. Something. (Details Not Provided.)
9. Unconventional Pain or Love in Ink. (Plotting.)
10. A Samurai in full armor. (Plotting.)

Thank you all for enjoying my art enough to make a request!
These will be completed as soon as possible. The order will not be in the order recieved, but in the order for which I get inspiration.

-Zemyn

For awesome stock, check these guys out!
~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10543894/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10543894/ Sun, 29 Oct 2006 02:31:22 PST
"I don't know what I know... and that's what scares me most about myself."

This finally really struck a note inside me while I was taking another look at my goals in life. One such happens to be a dream to become a proper martial arts instructor. I was trying to think of some of the techniques I have learned over the years and realized that unless I am thinking reactively I can't recall nearly half of what I actually know.

This prompted me into a bit of an ambitious project. Seeing as I wish to eventually pass on all the knowledge I have, and also be able to use my own learning to further my training in the martial arts I have decided to begin a piece of writing to use later as a resource for whilst I am training, and when I decide to begin teaching.

I am starting to write a tome of knowledge. I am placing down on paper everything I know that pertains to the nine levels of development involved in the martial art/lifestyle I live by. This is going to take me a LONG time as I fully intend to go into obscene detail on relatively small points...

If you have no understanding of what I mean by the nine levels of development, I will give an example of how ambitious this is.

The first level of development involves absolutely every physical aspect of the martial arts that I have ever learned and will ever learn. Every motion, every striking combination, every training exercise, every technique. EVERYTHING physical.

I have been writing for only a couple hours for one night and I have 22 pages of information. This is going to take a while.

Call me crazy if you want... but I think I can, and should, do this.

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"The first ten people to comment on this post will get a free request of their choice!
The only catch is that they then have to post the same tag on their OWN journal, and draw for the first 10 people to comment as well."

She altered this to be stock photos, due to that being her forte.

I intend to extend this a bit further.

The first ten to comment on this journal entry get a free request of their choice for me to draw and/or ink, or for a set of stock photos

This must be within limits of course, meaning no obscenely ornate setup or costuming. Though I own many swords, knives, implements of pain, etc, my wardrobe is extremely limited and my funds even more so. And any more than partial nudity is out of the question too. (I don't show my ass for free ya know!) But I will do the best I can to meet your expectations!

Here is the current list!

1. My character Selenine crouching in the rain. (Failing Miserably... Rethinking.)
2. Two words... Pyramid fucking Head! (Complete!)
3. Something Horror/Macabre. (Complete!)
4. A swirly, violent, evil Lynar (Complete!)
5. Falco Lombardi. (Plotting.)
6. An Evil Kenshin. (Complete!)
7. His character Darkside. (Plotting.)
8. Something. (Details Not Provided.)
9. U... ]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10417633/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10417633/ Mon, 16 Oct 2006 21:11:26 PDT
I just posted the EVIL KENSHIN drawing for =faerieofwind, the Swirly, Violent, Evil Lynar for *Jemmeh, and I'm reposting the little "contest" type thing that I was working on last month. I'm also continuing it, seeing as my list isn't yet complete.

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"The first ten people to comment on this post will get a free request of their choice!
The only catch is that they then have to post the same tag on their OWN journal, and draw for the first 10 people to comment as well."

She altered this to be stock photos, due to that being her forte.

I intend to extend this a bit further.

The first ten to comment on this journal entry get a free request of their choice for me to draw and/or ink, or for a set of stock photos

This must be within limits of course, meaning no obscenely ornate setup or costuming. Though I own many swords, knives, implements of pain, etc, my wardrobe is extremely limited and my funds even more so. And any more than partial nudity is out of the question too. (I don't show my ass for free ya know!) But I will do the best I can to meet your expectations!

Here is the current list!

1. My character Selenine crouching in the rain. (Failing Miserably... Rethinking.)
2. Two words... Pyramid fucking Head! (Complete!)
3. Something Horror/Macabre. (Complete!)
4. A swirly, violent, evil Lynar (Complete!)
5. Falco Lombardi. (Plotting.)
6. An Evil Kenshin. (Complete!)
7. His character Darkside. (Plotting.)
8. Something. (Details Not Provided.)
9.
10.

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I'm also working on my idea for my entry into the Autumn Country contest! And I intend to go for the gold with this one!

-Zemyn

For awesome stock, check these guys out!


]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10401836/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10401836/ Sun, 15 Oct 2006 13:53:13 PDT is a joke.

So here comes a mathmatical proof I came across in Calculus class.

Alright, you may require some background information before I begin.

In math, you can derive equations from sentences based on certain key words used. The word is and the word are are the same as saying something(s) is/are equal to. This can be shortened to say something equals.

The word and relates to multiplication. Not addition. Saying in a sentence X and Y translates to X multiplied by Y.

Now, on to the joke!

So it is frequently said that 'Women are just time and money.' From this statement one can extract a mathmatical equation.

Women are time and money
Therefore
Women = (Time) x (Money)

Now, seeing as it is also said that 'Time is money.' The variable Time must therefore equal the variable Money. We can then substitute Time for Money and vice versa.

Women = (Money) x (Money)
Women = (Money)^2

Again another belief that has been proven is that 'Money is the root of all evil.' Therefore Money = the root of all evil, or Money = The square root of (All Evil). Using further substitution we get the equation

Women = the square root of (All Evil) ^2

Because squaring a square root just cancels we arrive at the equation

Women = All Evil

Now, going back to the original wording

Women are all evil.


And there you have it ladies and gentlemen. Mathmatical proof that women are all evil! You all knew it was true and here's the proof.

Also, before I get spammed by angry women I would like to make my defense known now.

I like my women with a bit of evil in 'em!

'Til next time everyone!

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10370730/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10370730/ Thu, 12 Oct 2006 15:23:01 PDT
My ex-girlfriend left me something in the apartment that I just now found. Along with some of my other things was a gift that I had bought for her for Christmas last year. A black pearl necklace that she had lovingly worn countless times and seemed to love.

Upon her moving out I had asked her to keep to remember that we did have some enjoyable memories between us. I admit freely that it truly hurt to have someone that I cared so much for want to forget me so badly that she returned even that gift. I just can't understand why she would want to forget so much.

Then came my epiphany.

What is it that makes the moments of our pain and our joy so memorable to us? Why is it that someone will go to such great lengths to escape the past? Why is it we will always dreamily remember our fondest moments and greatest glories?

The answer is in our own humanity. It lies in our thirst for knowledge.

Our capability to learn.

We learn from our achievements... and from our mistakes.

I know from experience that concrete is an extrememly solid and unmoving teacher, that turning your back on an enemy is foolish, that being hit with a police baton really hurts, that it is not easy to live alone, that heartbreak is crushing... I have suffered countless falls in my life and I remember them all clearly.
Every single one.

I have always been under the belief that only if you can accept your past and yourself can you move on in life. It still stands as simple truth to me. The only thing I could never do was explain what I really meant by that to others and even to myself.

Even being accepting things still brought me down further and further.

A wise man once told me that "Fear is just the anticipation of pain."

I believe pain exists for two reasons
-To let us know that something is destroying our bodies.
-And to teach us.

Running from your memories, running from your pains, running from your fears, is like running from your own knowledge that you have ingrained in yourself but are just too afraid to accept.

I will run no more from myself. I will not only accept my pains, my fears, my hurt, my hate, but embrace them along with my pride, my joy, my loves, and my feelings. I will not be dragged down any further by self inflicted suffering. I have already risen above everything that has happened in my life and have survived completely intact. I'm not dead yet, so why should I feel like I am?

I will do the unthinkable and the most primally obvious.
I shall learn from everything that has happened in my life and not repeat my mistakes.

Why forget something you can learn from?

Whoever said that life is not perfect never truly understood themselves.

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10329957/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10329957/ Sun, 08 Oct 2006 20:31:37 PDT Lupinator, who ripped this from the cold dead hands of *Leopreston, who in turn grabbed it from ~gabrielsangel, who grabbed it from *SozokuReed, who grabbed it from *JessicaElwood, who grabbed it from the Holy Lord Jesus...

This is mostly for my closer freinds here on dA, but anyone can chime in if they feel like it.


Who are you?
. Are we friends?
. When and how did we meet?
. Would you kiss me?
. Give me a nickname and explain why?
. Describe me in one word!
. What was your first impression of me?
. Do you still think the same?
. What reminds you of me?
. If you could give me anything what would it be?
. How well do you know me?
. Are you going to put this on your journal and see what I say about you?
. Would you ever meet up with me?

Let's here what you all have to say.

And here's my challenge. Make up a last question. Best one wins something. I'll tell you what when you win.

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10260851/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10260851/ Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:36:05 PDT Just answer the following questions.

1) What is your deviant-name and what does it mean?

Zemyn - Well... believe it or not it was one of the proposed names for me when my mother was still pregnant.

2) Why did you join this site?

A friend showed it to me and I thought I would enjoy getting some more exposure to the art community. I never knew it would be this life altering.

3) What fandom were you obsessed with when you joined?

Ok... forgive me if I'm out of the loop but WTF is a "fandom"?

4) Were any of the fandoms you have currently found out about by this site?

See above answer.

5) Look into your stats. What is your:

- Most Favorited Deviation: Compassion [link]
- Most Viewed Deviation: The Angel of Death [link]
- Most Commented Deviation: Generically Unphotogenic [link]

6) How many watchers do you have at this moment?

I have 29 stalkers right now.

7) First ever watcher?

~SolBhonjai

8) How many pageviews do you have at this moment?

1,082 pageviews

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

Fantasy Artist

10) What is your most "meaningful" work?

Fallen Faith [link] - It contains a message from me to the world.

11) Best COMPLETED piece you ever did?

The chalk drawing I did in my last year of high school that got vandalized. It was a beautiful sweeping cloudscape with a full moon shining down on a beautiful dragon winged woman screaming in pain as she was impaled on the claymore of a sadistically grinning male angel. I spent 3 full weeks working at least 2 hours a day on that picture. Was forced to place it on display WITHOUT a frame because of the art show my teacher was pushing and because she wouldn't get me one for the show. Half an hour after going up, someone ran their hand over it in three different directions and erased most of it.

I dropped out of AP art the following day.

12) Work that took the longest?

See above question.

13) dA artist who has influenced you the most?

*sijeney

14) What is currently the funnest thing to draw?

Whatever I feel like. I prefer to have a message in my drawings though.

15) Easiest thing to draw?

Something I have pictured fully in my mind.

16) Your first ever giftart was to:

~jesussuperstar requested I draw Pyramid Head and that was the first request I was able to finish.

17) First ever giftart received was from:

~WolfcatStock did a few stock photos for me, which rock!

18) How many clubs are you in?

None.

NOW open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, etc).
Put it on shuffle.
Press play.

For every question type the song that's playing.
When you go to a new question press the next button.

Ready? GO! :: :: ::

Opening Credits: -- Disturbed - Hell
My thoughts: I love this song.
Personal Choice: Slipknot - Vermilion

Waking Up: -- Nightwish - Crimson Tide
My Thoughts: Booyah.
Personal Choice: Voltaire - Hello Cruel World

Falling In Love: -- Theatre of Tragedy - Fair and Guiling Copesmate Death
My Thoughts: Falling in love? Morbid...
Personal Choice: Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply

Fight Scene: -- Three Days Grace - It's All Over
My Thoughts: Damn I love my library. Though it doesn't really suit a fight scene it's pretty good.
Personal Choice: Disturbed - Meaning of Life (Get Psycho)

Breaking Up: -- Theatre of Tragedy - Angelique
My thoughts: Again... wow... morbid.
Personal Choice: Three Days Grace - Let It Die

Make-up: -- Limp Bizkit - The One
My thoughts: Wow.... very appropriate
Personal Choice: Crossfade - Cold

Secret Love: -- Disturbed - Voices
My thoughts: No comment.
Personal Choice: Tatu - All The Things She Said

Life's Okay: -- Nightwish - Eclipse
My thoughts: Love this song.... so soothing.
Personal Choice: Nickelback - Animals
~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10230717/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10230717/ Fri, 29 Sep 2006 21:30:41 PDT Sorry for all the delays in production of... everything.
I posted the first bit of my attempt at an Oblivion journal for any who care. And yes, I like metaphors. Leave me alone about that.

Also, seeing as I am seriously starting up a chainmaille business with my friend at the moment, my spare time has been rather non-existent. I'll be taking some pics of our work and posting them soon... just because chainmaille is freakin awesome.

I'm almost done the AVP drawing... but I'm having issues with shading tones and I've had to start going over parts of it again... gah...

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I am continuing the "contest" thing that I stumbled across.
So be sure to comment!
Please!

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"The first ten people to comment on this post will get a free request of their choice!
The only catch is that they then have to post the same tag on their OWN journal, and draw for the first 10 people to comment as well."

She altered this to be stock photos, due to that being her forte.

I intend to extend this a bit further.

The first ten to comment on this journal entry get a free request of their choice for me to draw and/or ink, or for a set of stock photos

This must be within limits of course, meaning no obscenely ornate setup or costuming. Though I own many swords, knives, implements of pain, etc, my wardrobe is extremely limited and my funds even more so. And any more than partial nudity is out of the question too. (I don't show my ass for free ya know!) But I will do the best I can to meet your expectations!

Here is the current list!

1. My character Selenine crouching in the rain. (Failing Miserably...)
2. Two words... Pyramid fucking Head! (Complete!)
3. Something Horror/Macabre. (Shading.)
4. A swirly, violent, evil Lynar (Plotting.)
5. Falco Lombardi. (Plotting.)
6. An Evil Kenshin. (Developing Evil Ideas.)
7. His character Darkside. (Plotting.)
8.
9.
10.

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Other Plots

-Assorted Angelic Pictures care of ~WolfcatStock (Plotting)
-More BERSERK Fan Art (Briefly Sketched)
-Multiple Character Drawing involving Lance (The Angel of Death) and Recell (Requires Detailing and Shading)
-Next Stock Photo Set (Decided, Searching for Photographer)
-Autumn Thinger contest... (Again plotting...)
-Comic strip ideas... (Written in sheer boredom whilst working)

-Zemyn

For awesome stock, check these guys out!
http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10106177/ Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:35:24 PDT YOU ALL FRICKIN' RULE!!!
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!

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My AVP pic has been updated...
No, I'm not done yet.
But I'm posting what I have so far so you can all see why it's taking so damned long. Sorry about the lateness... I have a busy schedule for less work now... heh.
Anyways, go look.
It's pretty good. I actually feel like an artist again.
No more little sketchy crap... for the moment.
I wonder if I can do anime like that? I doubt it...
Anyways, go look!
Now!

And I have a new set of ideas for a couple little comic strips that I find entertaining... One will have two very special cameos.
I'll get to that...

Also, directly following this pictures completion I will be trying to do a contest entry for *jademacalla and ~vfiction's contest. Mainly cause I wanna go win something.

No, I haven't forgotten about your requests. I'll get them done... eventually... along with the 10 million other things I'm working on.

Now where the hell'd my pencils get to?...

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I am continuing the "contest" thing that I stumbled across.
So be sure to comment!
Please!

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"The first ten people to comment on this post will get a free request of their choice!
The only catch is that they then have to post the same tag on their OWN journal, and draw for the first 10 people to comment as well."

She altered this to be stock photos, due to that being her forte.

I intend to extend this a bit further.

The first ten to comment on this journal entry get a free request of their choice for me to draw and/or ink, or for a set of stock photos (To be taken by my beautiful assistant, ~OccasionalArtist )

This must be within limits of course, meaning no obscenely ornate setup or costuming. Though I own many swords, knives, implements of pain, etc, my wardrobe is extremely limited and my funds even more so. And any more than partial nudity is out of the question too. (I don't show my ass for free ya know!) But I will do the best I can to meet your expectations!

Here is the current list!

1. My character Selenine crouching in the rain. (Failing Miserably...)
2. Two words... Pyramid fucking Head! (Complete!)
3. Something Horror/Macabre. (Shading.)
4. A swirly, violent, evil Lynar (Plotting.)
5. Falco Lombardi. (Plotting.)
6. An Evil Kenshin. (Developing Evil Ideas.)
7. His character Darkside. (Plotting.)
8.
9.
10.

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Other Plots

-Oblivion "Journal" (Turning into a novel... The tutorial is like 10 pages...)
-Assorted Angelic Pictures care of ~WolfcatStock (Plotting)
-More BERSERK Fan Art (Briefly Sketched)
-Multiple Character Drawing involving Lance (The Angel of Death) and Recell (Requires Detailing and Shading)
-Selenine posing with a Daemon (Plotting)
-Redraw of Soul of the Underdark (Plotting)
-Next Stock Photo Set (To Be Decided)
-Autumn Thinger contest... ]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10086099/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10086099/ Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:11:25 PDT But I'm posting what I have so far so you can all see why it's taking so damned long. Sorry about the lateness... I have a busy schedule for less work now... heh.
Anyways, go look.
It's pretty good. I actually feel like an artist again.
No more little sketchy crap... for the moment.
I wonder if I can do anime like that? I doubt it...
Anyways, go look!
Now!

And I have a new set of ideas for a couple little comic strips that I find entertaining... One will have two very special cameos.
I'll get to that...

Also, directly following this pictures completion I will be trying to do a contest entry for *jademacalla and ~vfiction's contest. Mainly cause I wanna go win something.

No, I haven't forgotten about your requests. I'll get them done... eventually... along with the 10 million other things I'm working on.

Now where the hell'd my pencils get to?...

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I am continuing the "contest" thing that I stumbled across.
So be sure to comment!
Please!

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"The first ten people to comment on this post will get a free request of their choice!
The only catch is that they then have to post the same tag on their OWN journal, and draw for the first 10 people to comment as well."

She altered this to be stock photos, due to that being her forte.

I intend to extend this a bit further.

The first ten to comment on this journal entry get a free request of their choice for me to draw and/or ink, or for a set of stock photos (To be taken by my beautiful assistant, ~OccasionalArtist )

This must be within limits of course, meaning no obscenely ornate setup or costuming. Though I own many swords, knives, implements of pain, etc, my wardrobe is extremely limited and my funds even more so. And any more than partial nudity is out of the question too. (I don't show my ass for free ya know!) But I will do the best I can to meet your expectations!

Here is the current list!

1. My character Selenine crouching in the rain. (Failing Miserably...)
2. Two words... Pyramid fucking Head! (Complete!)
3. Something Horror/Macabre. (Shading.)
4. A swirly, violent, evil Lynar (Plotting.)
5. Falco Lombardi. (Plotting.)
6. An Evil Kenshin. (Developing Evil Ideas.)
7. His character Darkside. (Plotting.)
8.
9.
10.

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Other Plots

-Oblivion "Journal" (Turning into a novel... The tutorial is like 10 pages...)
-Assorted Angelic Pictures care of ~WolfcatStock (Plotting)
-More BERSERK Fan Art (Briefly Sketched)
-Multiple Character Drawing involving Lance (The Angel of Death) and Recell (Requires Detailing and Shading)
-Selenine posing with a Daemon (Plotting)
-Redraw of Soul of the Underdark (Plotting)
-Next Stock Photo Set (To Be Decided)
-Autumn Thinger contest... (Again plotting...)
-Comic strip ideas... (Written in sheer boredom whilst working)

-Zemyn ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10013230/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/10013230/ Fri, 08 Sep 2006 20:12:57 PDT Working hard... Now single... Robyn's moving out... Can't afford my jiu-jutsu lessons... College dreams got pushed back 'til next fall... etc etc.

Also, directly following this pictures completion I will be doing a contest entry for *jademacalla and ~vfiction's contest. Mainly cause I wanna go win something.

No, I haven't forgotten about your requests. I'll get them done... eventually... along with the 10 million other things I'm working on.

Now where the hell'd my pencils get to?...

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I am continuing the "contest" thing that I stumbled across.
So be sure to comment!
Please!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"The first ten people to comment on this post will get a free request of their choice!
The only catch is that they then have to post the same tag on their OWN journal, and draw for the first 10 people to comment as well."

She altered this to be stock photos, due to that being her forte.

I intend to extend this a bit further.

The first ten to comment on this journal entry get a free request of their choice for me to draw and/or ink, or for a set of stock photos (To be taken by my beautiful assistant, ~OccasionalArtist )

This must be within limits of course, meaning no obscenely ornate setup or costuming. Though I own many swords, knives, implements of pain, etc, my wardrobe is extremely limited and my funds even more so. And any more than partial nudity is out of the question too. (I don't show my ass for free ya know!) But I will do the best I can to meet your expectations!

Here is the current list!

1. My character Selenine crouching in the rain. (Failing Miserably...)
2. Two words... Pyramid fucking Head! (Complete!)
3. Something Horror/Macabre. (Shading.)
4. A swirly, violent, evil Lynar (Plotting.)
5. Falco Lombardi. (Plotting.)
6. An Evil Kenshin. (Developing Evil Ideas.)
7. His character Darkside. (Plotting.)
8.
9.
10.

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Other Plots

-Oblivion "Journal" (Turning into a novel... The tutorial is like 10 pages...)
-Assorted Angelic Pictures care of *WolfcatStock (Plotting)
-More BERSERK Fan Art (Briefly Sketched)
-Multiple Character Drawing involving Lance (The Angel of Death) and Recell (Requires Detailing and Shading)
-Selenine posing with a Daemon (Plotting)
-Redraw of Soul of the Underdark (Plotting)
-Next Stock Photo Set (To Be Decided)

-Zemyn

For awesome stock, check these guys out!
~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9967409/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9967409/ Mon, 04 Sep 2006 16:32:28 PDT I'm up to 18 hours work on it and it's still nowhere near finished...
I couldn't even bring myself to add more than half a background because even that will just take me so long... and I'm about to get VERY busy.
I've still got about 6 hours I can put in today though... that should get through shading the predator...
If you are wondering why in the nine hells I am attempting something so intense, I happened upon an artist here on DA who is one of the most awesome artists I have ever seen. Her amazing pieces inspired me to try being awesome like her.
Her work is fantastic!
Go take a look!
Now!


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I am continuing the "contest" thing that I stumbled across.
So be sure to comment!
Please!

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"The first ten people to comment on this post will get a free request of their choice!
The only catch is that they then have to post the same tag on their OWN journal, and draw for the first 10 people to comment as well."

She altered this to be stock photos, due to that being her forte.

I intend to extend this a bit further.

The first ten to comment on this journal entry get a free request of their choice for me to draw and/or ink, or for a set of stock photos (To be taken by my beautiful assistant, ~OccasionalArtist )

This must be within limits of course, meaning no obscenely ornate setup or costuming. Though I own many swords, knives, implements of pain, etc, my wardrobe is extremely limited and my funds even more so. And any more than partial nudity is out of the question too. (I don't show my ass for free ya know!) But I will do the best I can to meet your expectations!

Here is the current list!

1. My character Selenine crouching in the rain. (Failing Miserably...)
2. Two words... Pyramid fucking Head! (Complete!)
3. Something Horror/Macabre. (Shading.)
4. A swirly, violent, evil Lynar (Plotting.)
5. Falco Lombardi. (Plotting.)
6. An Evil Kenshin. (Developing Evil Ideas.)
7. His character Darkside. (Plotting.)
8.
9.
10.

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Other Plots

-Oblivion "Journal" (Turning into a novel... The tutorial is like 10 pages...)
-Assorted Angelic Pictures care of *WolfcatStock (Plotting)
-More BERSERK Fan Art (Briefly Sketched)
-Multiple Character Drawing involving Lance (The Angel of Death) and Recell (Requires Detailing and Shading)
-Selenine posing with a Daemon (Plotting)
-Redraw of Soul of the Underdark (Plotting)
-Next Stock Photo Set (To Be Decided)

-Zemyn

For awesome stock, check these guys out!
<... ]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9939892/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9939892/ Sun, 03 Sep 2006 01:23:16 PDT Quit my job because they were fucking me around (No more income)
Girlfriend tells me she's moving out (Up goes my rent)
Jiu Jutsu dues are coming up in a couple weeks (That's more than double my rent...)
Looking at the price of returning to school is scaring me...
And to top it all off I got a phone call a couple days ago from the hospital I was in on my Florida vacation in January saying that I have a $1476 USD bill with them... My saving grace with that is I have Blue Cross coverage for 80% or so and four days before I was hospitalized the plan expanded to include travel. But that still leaves me with a sizeable bill.

Shit!

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I am continuing the "contest" thing that I stumbled across.
So be sure to comment!
Please!

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"The first ten people to comment on this post will get a free request of their choice!
The only catch is that they then have to post the same tag on their OWN journal, and draw for the first 10 people to comment as well."

She altered this to be stock photos, due to that being her forte.

I intend to extend this a bit further.

The first ten to comment on this journal entry get a free request of their choice for me to draw and/or ink, or for a set of stock photos (To be taken by my beautiful assistant, ~OccasionalArtist )

This must be within limits of course, meaning no obscenely ornate setup or costuming. Though I own many swords, knives, implements of pain, etc, my wardrobe is extremely limited and my funds even more so. And any more than partial nudity is out of the question too. (I don't show my ass for free ya know!) But I will do the best I can to meet your expectations!

Here is the current list!

1. My character Selenine crouching in the rain. (Failing Miserably...)
2. Two words... Pyramid fucking Head! (Complete!)
3. Something Horror/Macabre. (Shading.)
4. A swirly, violent, evil Lynar (Plotting.)
5. Falco Lombardi. (Plotting.)
6. An Evil Kenshin. (Developing Evil Ideas.)
7. His character Darkside. (Plotting.)
8.
9.
10.

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Other Plots

-Oblivion "Journal" (Turning into a novel... The tutorial is like 10 pages...)
-Assorted Angelic Pictures care of *WolfcatStock (Plotting)
-More BERSERK Fan Art (Briefly Sketched)
-Multiple Character Drawing involving Lance (The Angel of Death) and Recell (Requires Detailing and Shading)
-Selenine posing with a Daemon (Plotting)
-Redraw of Soul of the Underdark (Plotting)
-Next Stock Photo Set (To Be Decided)

-Zemyn

For awesome stock, check these guys out!
~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9914469/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9914469/ Thu, 31 Aug 2006 23:35:06 PDT I found a few games that I wanted for cheap (Goldeneye Rogue Agent, Neverwinter Nights, and MGS 2) and ordered the next 4 Berserk manga.
It's so nice to spend something on myself for once.
I normally don't have the liesure to toss my coin around.

This is after quitting my job and trying to wrestle myself into picking a direction for my life. I think I'm gonna just head back to school and sponge of the government for a while.

Also trying to figure out what I should do for my next stock photo set...
Thinking of posing in my gi. What do you all think?
I'd like some input.

Also, continuing the "contest" thing that I stumbled across. So be sure to comment!

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"The first ten people to comment on this post will get a free request of their choice!
The only catch is that they then have to post the same tag on their OWN journal, and draw for the first 10 people to comment as well."

She altered this to be stock photos, due to that being her forte.

I intend to extend this a bit further.

The first ten to comment on this journal entry get a free request of their choice for me to draw and/or ink, or for a set of stock photos (To be taken by my beautiful assistant, ~OccasionalArtist )

This must be within limits of course, meaning no obscenely ornate setup or costuming. Though I own many swords, knives, implements of pain, etc, my wardrobe is extremely limited and my funds even more so. And any more than partial nudity is out of the question too. (I don't show my ass for free ya know!) But I will do the best I can to meet your expectations!

Here is the current list!

1. My character Selenine crouching in the rain. (Failing Miserably...)
2. Two words... Pyramid fucking Head! (Complete!)
3. Something Horror/Macabre. (Initiating Evil Plot A... Bear with me while I attempt something a little more... in depth than usual.)
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

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Other Plots

-Oblivion "Journal" (Turning into a novel... The tutorial is like 10 pages...)
-Assorted Angelic Pictures care of *WolfcatStock (Plotting)
-More BERSERK Fan Art (Briefly Sketched)
-Multiple Character Drawing involving Lance (The Angel of Death) and Recell (Requires Detailing and Shading)
-Selenine posing with a Daemon (Plotting)
-Redraw of Soul of the Underdark (Plotting)
-Next Stock Photo Set (To Be Decided)

By the way, if you haven't already seen, check out ~OccasionalArtist
Her photography is in-fucking-credible!
*jademacalla happens to be the inspiration for all stock photography taken with her!
Thanks Jade!

-Zemyn

For awesome stock, check these guys out!
]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9875103/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9875103/ Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:55:10 PDT
BOO!

So yeah, I challenge you all to join in and comment on my journal damnit!
Yeah, you! I challenge you!
And I demand satisfaction!
Get on it!

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I don't hear you typing yet!
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Pussies.

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"The first ten people to comment on this post will get a free request of their choice!
The only catch is that they then have to post the same tag on their OWN journal, and draw for the first 10 people to comment as well."

She altered this to be stock photos, due to that being her forte.

I intend to extend this a bit further.

The first ten to comment on this journal entry get a free request of their choice for me to draw and/or ink, or for a set of stock photos (To be taken by my beautiful assistant, ~OccasionalArtist )

This must be within limits of course, meaning no obscenely ornate setup or costuming. Though I own many swords, knives, implements of pain, etc, my wardrobe is extremely limited and my funds even more so. And any more than partial nudity is out of the question too. (I don't show my ass for free ya know!) But I will do the best I can to meet your expectations!

Here is the current list!

1. My character Selenine in a crouching pose in the rain. (In Progress)
2. Two words... Pyramid fucking Head! (Plotting)
3. Something Horror/Macabre. (Plotting Evilly)
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

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And in other news, ~OccasionalArtist seems to be posting the stock I poked her to post rather well now... if a little slowly...
Come on hun!
I know you can do it!

By the way, if you haven't already seen, check out ~OccasionalArtist
Her photography is in-fucking-credible!
*jademacalla happens to be the inspiration for all stock photography taken with her!
Thanks Jade!

-Zemyn

For awesome stock, check these guys out!
]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9832536/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9832536/ Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:09:30 PDT OccasionalArtist!
This time I got some shots of her with my rapier and main-gauche!
Unfortunately I am far from the photographer she is, so sorry for the lower quality images. I tried! I did!

Also got some shots of me in my lame old first ever chainmail shirt I made like 4 years ago... (unfortunately being the only piece I haven't sold...) and of course with my 6 foot Scottish Lowland Claymore.
"That's a nice horse-header-cutter-offer-thing you got there..."

And just 'cause I could, theres a couple shots of me screwing around with my katana and no shirt...

Be sure to check em out!

After substantial browsing of *WolfcatStock's stock and finding an interesting idea in her journal, I have decided to carry on this chain idea.
I happen to like it very much so.
It goes like this.

"The first ten people to comment on this post will get a free request of their choice!
The only catch is that they then have to post the same tag on their OWN journal, and draw for the first 10 people to comment as well."

She altered this to be stock photos, due to that being her forte.

I intend to extend this a bit further.

The first ten to comment on this journal entry get a free request of their choice for me to draw and/or ink, or for a set of stock photos (To be taken by my beautiful assistant, ~OccasionalArtist )

This must be within limits of course, meaning no obscenely ornate setup or costuming. Though I own many swords, knives, implements of pain, etc, my wardrobe is extremely limited and my funds even more so. And any more than partial nudity is out of the question too. (I don't show my ass for free ya know!) But I will do the best I can to meet your expectations!

Here is the current list!

1. My character Selenine in a crouching pose in the rain.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

By the way, if you haven't already seen, check out ~OccasionalArtist
Her photography is in-fucking-credible!
*jademacalla happens to be the inspiration for all stock photography taken with her!
Thanks Jade!

-Zemyn

For awesome stock, check these guys out!
]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9798828/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9798828/ Tue, 22 Aug 2006 22:53:07 PDT WolfcatStock's stock and finding an interesting idea in her journal, I have decided to carry on this chain idea.
I happen to like it very much so.
It goes like this.

"The first ten people to comment on this post will get a free request of their choice!
The only catch is that they then have to post the same tag on their OWN journal, and draw for the first 10 people to comment as well."

She altered this to be stock photos, due to that being her forte.

I intend to extend this a bit further.

The first ten to comment on this journal entry get a free request of their choice for me to draw and/or ink, or for a set of stock photos (To be taken by my beautiful assistant, ~OccasionalArtist )

This must be within limits of course, meaning no obscenely ornate setup or costuming. Though I own many swords, knives, implements of pain, etc, my wardrobe is extremely limited and my funds even more so. And any more than partial nudity is out of the question too. (I don't show my ass for free ya know!) But I will do the best I can to meet your expectations!

Here is the current list!

1.~Tacako - My character Selenine in crouching pose in rain.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

By the way, if you haven't already seen, check out ~OccasionalArtist
Her photography is in-fucking-credible!
*jademacalla happens to be the inspiration for all stock photography taken with her!
Thanks Jade!

Anywho, I'm off to bed.

Night all!

-Zemyn

For awesome stock, check these guys out!
]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9766319/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9766319/ Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:43:34 PDT
My most wonderful girlfriend just happens to be an amazingly talented artist, so, being bored and wanting to swing around a katana for a while we went out on the patio by the buildings pool and shot some stock photos.

I'm excited about this because she took some pretty awesome photos.
Check 'em out here --> ~OccasionalArtist

I look like such a BAMF in some of 'em.
And you all know just how much guys love it when you boost their ego.

I know, I know... You're all wondering why the hell I would pose for stock photos if I hate cameras... but you know... maybe I don't completely hate them.

I just hate unflattering candid shots.

Anyways... YAY!

You rule Robyn!


-Zemyn ]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9714160/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9714160/ Sun, 13 Aug 2006 14:18:59 PDT Your Attention Please!
This is an important announcement!

I LOVE OBLIVION!!!

That is all.
You may return to your dull and pitiful lives now.
Thank you.

-Zemyn

Anime-Artists
]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9431029/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9431029/ Wed, 19 Jul 2006 20:48:02 PDT New job.
~More Money.
New Art.
~Doing Fan Art Right Now.
New Inspiration.
~New Drawing Style.
Girlfriend Coming Back.
~No More Loneliness.
Stocked Cupboards.
~No More 'GYUUUU'
Wow.
Go Me.
I Like This.
Happy.
-Dances Naked-

-Zemyn ]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9348066/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9348066/ Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:52:04 PDT I'm going to continue on with my overly detailed style, but I am going to take some time and attempt to draw detailed faces as well.
Seeing as everyone seems to have some sort of problem with the stylistic choices of mine to alternate areas of high detail with simplicity, I will attempt to appease the masses.
Not like it requires completely altering my style of character creation.

Don't mind me, I'm just bitchy because I got turned down on my attempt to get a job that I am overly qualified for and seriously wanted. Now back to stocking shelves... great... love it...

Gah... shoot me.

-Zemyn ]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9272645/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9272645/ Tue, 04 Jul 2006 15:33:27 PDT I just pumped out 2 of my best ink drawings yet with ease.
And they are getting better (in my opinion) at a good rate.
Maybe, I might even be able to catch up to the skill level I left off at a year or so ago. -Prays-
I feel awesome now.

Though I think I'm going to go through and attempt to make my pieces more "screen friendly" now... We shall see how that goes.

And I think I am going to redraw my old Soul of the Underdark drawing.
I never did really finish that sketch and I really liked it.

Also working on colorizing my Drow's Dancing Blade.

Lots on my plate now... best get to work here.
After dinner and jiu jutsu that is... lol


-Zemyn ]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9214546/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/9214546/ Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:25:02 PDT And to lead off this wonderful chain of inspiration is one of my old favorites... finally coloured in photoshop!
I LOVE YOU PHOTOSHOP!!
That was SO fun.
If I get a request I think I'll have to do it again.
I just need help picking the right one to go on.
Anyways...
I AM SO GODDAMN HAPPY!!!
IT'S ABOUT BLOODY TIME!!!
-dances around naked-

-Zemyn ]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/5741957/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/5741957/ Fri, 24 Jun 2005 07:15:52 PDT
Ok... so I lied... no big news from me...
But I did upload a new photo finally! And I am very proud of it!
What a memory that one shall be!!

Other than that I have been sketching a little here and there recently... not much worthing uploading but I have a couple that I like enough to put up (If I can find one of them that is)

But yeah... that my "BIG" news

Thanks for reading!

]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/4540359/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/4540359/ Wed, 09 Feb 2005 17:58:10 PST Not One Single Entry
What a waste of effort that was...
well... I would say thanks but it would be for nothing so I won't.
More art will be going up in a while... I'll get around to it.
Later All

-Zemyn ]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/3945592/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/3945592/ Mon, 29 Nov 2004 07:50:30 PST I AM OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCING THE START OF MY CONTEST!!!
The contest is simple and has a REAL material prize, as well as bragging rights over the other entrants... lol

The Contest
Finish one of my pictures.
That is, take any one of my pictures that DOES NOT have a background and give it one.
Alternately
Take the figures from my piece 'Compassion' and give them a GOOD background.
OR
If anyone would prefer, I would enjoy seeing a piece completely of your creation using one or more of my characters. Email me and I will send a full description of them should you want one. Outfits can be original, I just have to be able to tell it's that character.

Pieces do NOT have to be in colour, but trust me when I say, properly colouring and shading my characters will give a person a GREAT advantage.

Anything done stylistically must come with a written explanation of why and what it means.

And now for the prize...
I make chainmaille armour and jewelry as a business.
First Prize - I will personally make by hand a piece of custom jewelry for the winner, OR give a $100 (Canadian) discount on a shirt (or vest) of maille in ANY material or style. Winner's choice. I will pay shipping on the jewelry, and possibly on a shirt, depending on material and distance.

Second Prize - A bracelet, anklet, or ring made personally by hand to suit the tastes of the entrant, OR a $50 (Canadian) discount on a shirt (or vest) of maille in any basic style and in ANY material. Winner's choice.

Third and Fourth Prize - A ring made of chainmaille. Made personally by hand.

Judging will be based solely on my personal opinion. I will try to be as fair as possible in my judging, but I warn everyone now, I HATE modern art and that abstract bullshit with a passion. You will not win anything with an entry like that. The reason being this...
A single straight line on a different coloured background is NOT art to me. It is stupid. Same goes for the Picasso style. If it doesn't look like art to me, it isn't in my mind.

Please spread the word of this contest, because I will have something else especially for the person who tells the most people about this and gets them to enter. Also, if a lot of people decide to take this upon themselves, there will be more prizes that will probably be worth more. I basically want to thank anyone who takes it upon themselves to enter personally.

Please no more than one entry per picture per person. Yes, that means you can do more than one. I will accept a persons 3 best pieces should they do so many.

To enter is simple, send an email to
Firedragon_Lord@hotmail.com
Containing the name(s) of the picture(s) or the name(s) of the character(s) you intend to use, the name of the person who you found out about the contest from, and of course your own name.

The due date for all pieces shall be 12:00:01 am on the 1st of February, 2004.

Have fun, and thank you!

-Zemyn ]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/3913851/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/3913851/ Thu, 25 Nov 2004 01:37:26 PST Hmmm... I'm going to think this out real good.
But I know I can actually offer a quality material prize to the winner(s). Hmmm.... More to come folks!

-Zemyn ]]> ~Zemyn http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/3906873/ http://Zemyn.deviantart.com/journal/3906873/ Wed, 24 Nov 2004 22:54:00 PST Feels good to finally get my art up somewhere... kinda nice having people able to see it WITHOUT defacing it too. My best work was destroyed last year... and I really couldn't come back after that... so now I just sketch.
I'll at least share those with you.
Be sure to look in my scraps if you actually like my art, most of my work will end up there. A lot of my better products are just sketches actually.
BTW - My Full Veiws are HUGE!!! Just massive! So if you want to see the detail in my works, fullveiw them! Thank you.
As for anyone wishing to use my art for any purpose, (Like that would ever happen!) I'll probably let you... just give me a shout and ask me first please. Actually I would really enjoy it if someone would take one of my half done sketches and CG it into something cool. Email me.
Firedragon_Lord@hotmail.com
BEWARE THOUGH : I SUCK HORRIBLY!!!
Your eyes may be traumatized by this, so run away now!
Thank you
-Zemyn ]]> ~Zemyn