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FELLOW ARTISTS. I am curious about markers. I've seen what they're capable of and I've heard a lot of really good things about working with them, but I don't know much about them. Those of you who use markers -- what kind do you like the most and why? How do the inks interact when you blend them? Do they work well on sketchbook paper? Anything anyone can tell me about working with markers would be helpful. I don't know diddly doo about them but I'd like to eventually buy some and learn to use them.

Anyway. Updates!

MY TABLET BROKE! ;_;!! Yes, I had to say goodbye to my trusty Wacom, which was only three years old. I'm using my sister's small one at the moment (omg, does anyone know how torturous it is to try and use a tiny tablet when you're used to a huge one?!) and it's getting me by, but I really need to get a new one. I've been eyeballing a Wacom Intuos3 -- I've got one at work and it's damn nice -- but they're so 'spensive.

Art stuff. I'm working on a trade piece for Wolfie right now, which is looking like it will take forever and a day. The idea is awesome though, and I hope it turns out as lovely in the end as I envision it now. Also, I've got some artsy things I want to send to Rei but I'm so lazy that I'll probably be seventy years old before I get them in the mail, hah.

ALSO! My character Strychnine is getting a complete overhaul. Well, not 'complete', really, but she's getting some serious spiffing-up. She's not doing much for me as a fursona anymore so something must be done about that. I'll be posting arts of her when I've finally made up my mind.

Hmm, that is all for right now. I could add more, but...blah. That whole lazy thing, you know. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/9266590/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/9266590/ Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:53:22 PDT
I've gone through my gallery and deleted a lot of old stuff out of there. Gads, did my art suck back in the day. It was both nostalgic and nauseating at the same time. I've got quite a bit of newer stuff to upload though, so keep your eyes peeled, folks! ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/9223251/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/9223251/ Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:25:27 PDT may be making a comeback on here soon.

Yes, I did leave. I got so tired of the drama, so tired of seeing fellow friends and artists bickering and/or being attacked over the silliest, stupidest bullshit, that I just couldn't take it anymore. There is a point at which it all stops being fun, and when I finally realized it had gone past that point, I decided it was time to go.

However! Nothing is forever, of course. Hopefully you can all expect to see me start posting a few things here and there again in the near future. Since I design graphic artwork professionally as a job, I don't have as much time as I used to for doing my own artwork. But I still do it, and I'll try to post some of it here every now and then.

For all of my friends on here...I've missed you guys. <3 ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/6589370/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/6589370/ Sat, 24 Sep 2005 11:04:07 PDT
Of course, this inspires me to do more art, lmao. I need to start thinking of some ideas to do.

I also got Maya 5 from this particular coworker. For those that don't know, Maya is the 3D animation program that was used to make movies like Shrek, Monsters Inc., Shark Tale, and other animated movies. I'm pretty stoked to check that out, too. ^^

Not much else has been going on. I have...no life here, lol. I'm considering buying a new car right now, not really by choice, but....because I -should-. The warranty on my truck expires in December, and I've always had problems here and there with it, and I'm not particularly enthused about having to pay to have problems fixed. That shit is expensive. I love my truck, it's frickin' NICE--I've probably put nearly $5000 worth of extras into it, so I'm not all that happy with the idea of replacing it. But...yeah. *sighs*

]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/6420639/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/6420639/ Mon, 05 Sep 2005 07:53:37 PDT quitting, just taking a break.

This new job I got is very similar to what I did back in Kodiak. It's a print/sign/design shop, and I'll be doing a little bit of everything there. I'm really excited, but at the same time not really looking forward to it. Starting new jobs always makes me nervous, I guess. Not to mention, I don't run the shop here as I did back in Kodiak, so I have to get used to being the one who takes orders, not the one who gives them. Heh heh.

]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/6346621/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/6346621/ Sat, 27 Aug 2005 22:55:39 PDT
Not a day goes by that I don't think miserably on how much I want to go back home. I know I'll end up there again, but it won't be for at least another three or four long years. I am so out of my element down here that it's disgusting.

I also miss Ron. I know I have no reason to, after the bullshit he put me through. But dammit, I think about him a lot. And although he scarcely deserves it, an infinitesimally small part of me wants him back.

I miss my job. Trying to find a job down here has been nothing but a stress case. My job, my boss, and my coworkers back home were the coolest ever.

*sighs*

I MISS YOU, KODIAK.

]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/6182181/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/6182181/ Tue, 09 Aug 2005 20:26:35 PDT parents again. x_x;; It's not that bad, but it's definitely different.

Anyway, yeah. I don't know how my internet access will be once we leave. Since we're not going to have a house or anything, it may be a while. But I'll find a way to get online every now and then, and keep up with things [wireless signals are easy to find, bwaha]. I'll still be doing art, of course!

I FINALLY finished and uploaded my part of an art trade with Wolfling Silverpaws. It's probably one of the most time-consuming and labour-intensive pieces I've done in a long, LONG time. o_O;; But I am glad it's done, and I think that's it as far as art for other people goes.

]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/6085886/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/6085886/ Sun, 31 Jul 2005 07:20:14 PDT
Anyway, I've decided what college I want to go to and what I want to pursue. I was a long and arduous task of figuring it out--because who ever really knows what they want to spend the REST of their life doing? It's a lot harder to decide than it sounds. I was torn between automotive collision repair and graphic design, and in the end decided to go for graphic design since I'm already good for it and there's more money to be made in it. So I'm going to be going to college in North Carolina, pursuing a four-year bachelor's degree in art for graphic design. *excited* I can't wait to start--I love school.

Anyway, in the next couple of days, we're going to be leaving to go to Six Flags over Georgia. I'm pretty stoked to be going, because I've never been to a theme park in my entire life. Never even ridden a roller coaster! O_O;;; I know, it's sad. We'll also be taking a trip down to Panama City Beach in Florida, so that'll be nice.

Anyway, just thought I'd slap a quick update on here. I haven't had much time for artwork--well, actually, I have. I've been bored a lot here, but...artwork just hasn't been on the top of my priority list lately. I'll get back to it soon, though, as I am nearly done with Wolfling Silverpaws' art trade and can hardly wait much longer to see what she's made for me. ^^

Anywho, that's my update for now. I'll be back after my Six Flags and beach trips, with pictures and stuff to share.

]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/5909423/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/5909423/ Fri, 22 Jul 2005 14:42:05 PDT
I'm running around like a schizophrenic chicken with its head cut off trying to take care of things before I leave. I still have loan payments I need to make at the bank, insurance payments I need to take to the insurance company, boxes of my belongings I need to take to the post office and ship, library books I need to return, two paychecks I need to deposit so I won't be traveling across country with no money, and a whole hell of a lot of stuff I need to do at the shop where I worked. AND NO CAR. @_@;;;;; Yeah. That's the biggest headache. I turned my truck in to the shipping company yesterday, so now I have no vehicle. And I'm stuck on the Coast Guard base ten miles away from town, so it's not like I can just walk around and do my errands. I was under the impression my best friend was going to let me borrow her car, but for some reason she wouldn't just let me take it. She wanted to accompany me everywhere I went, and I don't feel like dragging her all over town with me. x_x;; So...I'm waiting for the people I'm staying with to come home from work so I can beg and plead and sad-face them into letting me borrow their truck.

Anyway, I don't know how long it will be until I start uploading art again. Probably not too long, but you never know when you're making a transition this big. So...wish me luck, I suppose? I'll see you all on the 'other side'!

]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/5875414/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/5875414/ Fri, 08 Jul 2005 09:15:09 PDT small. I will undoubtedly see him every day, not to mention we work next door to one another. So I have to leave this place or I will never heal and move on. I have to get things squared away at my job and get someone trained to replace me, and then I am leaving on the 22nd of this month to go join my family down in North Carolina. I don't know if I'll be doing much art for a while, needless to say this has sort of "taken the wind out of my sails", so to speak.

This is not a post written to seek sympathy or to bitch and whine. I simply needed to say something, get some of this mess off my chest. I have no one to talk to now. x_x;;

]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/5790452/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/5790452/ Wed, 29 Jun 2005 11:02:15 PDT Siggwa, which kept me up until 1 in the morning on a work night, hah. But it wasn't bad, it's been so long since I've actually sat down and done my own digital art [I spend all day every day doing digital art for other people at work], it was nice to do my own thing again for once. I even broke out the coloured pencils a few days ago! *cue sci-fi music*

Anyway, I'm continuing work on my art trade with Wolfling Silverpaws, that's my main focus right now, so it shouldn't be too long before it's finished and uploaded--hopefully anyway. ^_^

AND! Keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming fur tutorial! I have had several requests for one, so yes, I am finally going to make one.

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Check out and join Fur-For-All. We'd love to have you!

]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/5611875/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/5611875/ Fri, 10 Jun 2005 17:57:20 PDT
BUT...fear not! [not that you would, lol...] I have art coming, and lots of it too! I've started on my trade piece with Wolfling Silverpaws, which I am quite sure is going to take me forever and a day to finish, but I'm putting a LOT of effort and detail into it. I'm working on a ref sheet for a NEW character as well. I have two or three other pieces that I've started and never really went anywhere with, but I'm going to resume work on them too. So...it may be a little while before I can finish these and get them posted, but there IS progress!

Also, I just thought I'd mention that I am the culprit who bought Chinmoku the rename token for her LJ. Because she rocks and I <3 her. ^_^

]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/5456327/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/5456327/ Wed, 25 May 2005 10:26:35 PDT Wolfling Silverpaws, which will probably take a pretty lengthy amount of time since I plan to make it very detailed. A collab with Chinmoku is pending, not really sure yet what's going to happen with that. And I've started two other drawings that I hope to finish before the next millennium--all I need is TIME!!

Work has been madness these past two weeks, and I suspect it will remain this way until next week. The reason being our BIG annual carnival is coming to town this weekend and everyone waits until the last minute to get their signs/banners/graphics made for it, so I've been busy as hell during the day and working late every night. Soooo...art will be slow, and I apologize for this. But it should slow down and get better after next week. x_x;;

And, as a side note to DarkDelusion, I did finish your piece for our trade, I'm just currently looking for it. I moved into a new house a few months ago and filed it away with some other artwork...somewhere. So as soon as I find it, I'll post it up for ya!

]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/5374766/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/5374766/ Mon, 16 May 2005 15:19:30 PDT
I just noticed that my pageviews are creeping close to 6000. @_@;; I'd just like to say that, in spite of my lengthy absence there for a while, I really appreciate that people still visited my gallery. Whoever captures the 6000th pageview will receive a free artwork of their choice.

I've got lots of inspiration, but ideas have been running a little thin lately. Because of this I am opening up trades and collabs for whoever would like to jump in on that. Especially collabs since I've never done one before--I bet it'd be quite fun. ^_^ ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/5349351/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/5349351/ Fri, 13 May 2005 16:28:24 PDT
to everyone. ^_^ ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/4554873/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/4554873/ Fri, 11 Feb 2005 14:24:25 PST
I know I haven't uploaded artwork in a long time, and I apologize to those of you who faithfully watch my work. I have a ton of work I promise I'll upload as soon as I can. <3

I LOVE YOU ALL. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/4340238/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/4340238/ Mon, 17 Jan 2005 05:04:08 PST
Anywho, enough whimpering. Art! Just last week I finally finished a big project at work--vinyl graphics for a truck. The owner [who actually happens to be an exceptionally good friend of mine] wanted the graphics on the hood of his Chevy truck, and the idea was for it to start as racing stripes at the front of the hood, and turn into tribal flames as it extended toward the windshield. I was thrilled with this idea from the very beginning because flames are one thing I just absolutely love to design. I also love working on cars, too, so that was a plus. Anyway, the truck is a bright turquoise green, so I cut the flames out on silver vinyl, and using a combination of three different paints--candy purple pearl, metallic magenta flake, and iridescent white--I airbrushed different colours and shades on it. I finally got it all finished and done on Thursday night, and the owner absolutely loves it. I have a few pictures of the finished product, but I'm going to wait until we get some decent weather and we can polish and shine it all up, then I'll get some really nice pictures and post them on here.

Otherwise, I'm back on my art again. ^_^ I'm nearly finished with my half of DarkDelusion's art trade, and I've got a trade with Wolfling Silverpaws in the near future. I'm also working on another graphic piece, "Dreamrunner", into which I am putting a LOT of time, which should be done in the next week or two.



]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/4299305/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/4299305/ Wed, 12 Jan 2005 00:07:03 PST
I am not ordinarily the type of person to let little things drag me down. For the most part, I am a happy person and I tend to stay on the brighter side of things. However, I am still human, and I do stress. If there is one thing I do exceptionally well, it is stress. I hide it well though, and there's the problem.

I am under a holy hell of a lot of stress these days, and seem to face the imminent danger of having a complete nervous breakdown. I have been working no less than twelve hours every day over the last week, and it's not looking to improve much anytime soon. We of course can't forget the lingering fact that I am severely overworked and grossly underpaid. I am still trying to catch up on last semester's college work [I was given an extension due to personal reasons], which is hanging over my head like a black cloud because I never have the time to work on it. I just had to give my dog away last week, and I miss her like hell. Add to this nice long grocery list of problems the fact that I'm also in the middle of preparations to move out of my house, as well. And the cherry on the top--I've been arguing with my mother again, which will undoubtedly launch another shit-storm with my parents since she has my dad completely and entirely wrapped around her finger. Just what I need.

I'm tired of bitching. It's not like me to rant and rave much, but it's not often I get this upset either. I am sick and fucking tired of being stressed out all the time. I have truly [not kidding here] forgotten what it feels like to be stress-free. Not a moment goes by that I don't worry about something, and I quite often wake up in the dead of the night--and worry more.

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For those of you who read my journal and don't particularly care to listen to my woes, I apologize. I normally like to try and keep this geared more toward art updates and news about me, but sometimes I have to cross over into the dark side just to keep from going completely mad.

But at least you will now know why there is such a delay in my art turnout. I have so much artistic inspiration, I've scribbled up so many sketches, I just need to squeeze out a little time somewhere to actually do some work.

- I apologize for the delay on our trade. I am doing the absolute best that I can to get it done as soon as possible. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/4107589/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/4107589/ Mon, 20 Dec 2004 01:38:18 PST so much to everyone who has been watching my gallery up until now. It's such an amazing inspiration to me that so many people are interested in my work.

Merry Christmas! ^_^



]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/4054353/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/4054353/ Mon, 13 Dec 2004 00:22:06 PST Mood: Mellow.
Listening to: Right Side Of The Bed - Atreyu

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College HELL!! *tugs at hair* Thankfully, it's all over tomorrow. Tomorrow is my last day of college. It feels so damned good to say that. I'm failing one of my classes, which really sucks, but at this point I really don't care anymore. I have spent the last three months stressed to such a point that I really do not have the capacity to give a shit anymore about anything that is in any way school-related. x_x;;; I'm not going back again, either--after this semester ends, I quit.

Anyway, work is hectic and insane as usual, now that college is coming to an end I can start working long long hours again. I've even starting drawing again! @_@!! Yes! It's another fairly complex lineart piece, so it'll take a couple more days to finish it, but I can't wait to upload something new. I'm going to start drawing some gifts for some of my special friends here on DA, too. Yes, the Kitten is making her comeback [or...trying to, anyway]. ^_^


Random Lovin's
]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/3889639/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/3889639/ Mon, 22 Nov 2004 00:17:20 PST Mood: Bwaha....satisfied.
Listening To: Demon Hunter - Not Ready To Die

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I suppose it's high time I updated this musty, cobwebbed old thing. Life has been crazy lately--mostly thanks to college, which will be thankfully ending soon. Because of our big changes at work recently--changing ownership and moving into a bigger shop--I haven't been able to devote much time to my studies outside of class, and consequently I have fallen hopelessly behind on my homework with no prospect of ever catching up. x_x;; My best hope is to at least get caught up enough to finish the semester with passing grades. *dies*

In brighter news, however, I'm getting a tattoo! Yes! FINALLY! I've wanted one for as long as I can remember, but in dinky little Kodiak there isn't exactly a tat shop on every corner. BUT--we finally have a nice, clean tattoo shop with a very talented artist, and after putting extensive thought into it, I've decided to get one of my artworks that many of you might remember--"Fury"--on my back between my shoulder blades. It's scheduled for December 1st, so I'll try to get a picture up after it's all done. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/3448326/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/3448326/ Sun, 26 Sep 2004 04:05:38 PDT Mood: Fried.
Listening to: "Without You" - Default

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Lately I've had a hell of a lot of inspiration, it's just been hard to bottle it all up into something structured enough to make an artwork out of, heh heh. Especially since I have finally gotten all of my requests, trades, and commissions finished and off my back, I have more time to work on some of my own ideas. I've been thinking about doing some character development, perhaps creating another character. I don't know, we shall see what springs forth from this muddled calamity that is my mind within the next few weeks. ^_^

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Accepting commissions and possibly trades. No requests, please. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/3411094/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/3411094/ Tue, 21 Sep 2004 01:22:57 PDT Mood: Mellow.
Listening to: "Open Your Eyes" - Alter Bridge

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Yes. Yes yes yes. My scanner is finally working again, I got my last and final art trade uploaded into my gallery for that dear patient goddess that is Silvermaximus, and I'm going to start working on a few new ideas for myself that I've been thinking up over the past few months but haven't gotten around to doing yet.

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Random Spotlight
Really cool and super nice too--check out her gallery!

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Mudpuppie Graphics
Open for commission--please do notify me if you're interested.

I do not do requests, and I rarely do trades [once in a while you may get lucky though]. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/3395990/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/3395990/ Sun, 19 Sep 2004 02:50:22 PDT Mood: Mellow
Listening to: "Miss You Love" - Silverchair
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Another quickie update. I've been...busybusy as usual, of course. o.o;; My current project is one I'm doing on the side through work--designing and making vinyl graphics for a friend's vehicle. From designing and vectoring the graphics to actually cutting and applying the vinyl, it's all going to be by hand, by me, and it's taking forever. x_x College classes are killing me too, particularly my algebra class, as the instructor is particularly fond of piling far more homework upon me than I will ever be able to complete. Therefore, my stress meter is pretty much maxed out with desperately to survive that avalanche and dealing with work as well. Artwork has definitely not been on my list of priorities recently, particularly since my scanner is still not working properly and I really don't care to deal with it until I have more time. TIME. THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH HOURS IN THE DAY. Hell, there really aren't enough hours in a month, for me anyway. @_@ I -have- been working on a little personal project for myself, bits of it at a time when I find a few spare minutes. It's been about a month and a half in the making, and it's almost done and I will share it when and if it ever does see completion [time, dammit!]

Ugh. It felt really good to vent a little bit.

People say that life is more exciting in the fast lane. Hm. I think it sucks. o_o;; ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/3200067/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/3200067/ Tue, 24 Aug 2004 02:18:18 PDT

Believe it or not, I really am working on artwork. My scanner has shit itself for reasons unknown at the moment, so I'm trying to get that back on its feet so I can scan some of my work and get it on here. I've completed my half of my art trade with [at long fucking last, I am so sorry Jess], so that's on the waiting list for scanning. That and another ink picture I need to Photoshop. I'm also working on another large pencil piece for myself [yes, finally something for ME]. I have ideas for a few other pieces, but I'm not going get ahead of myself again, so it's just one thing at a time. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2992524/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2992524/ Thu, 29 Jul 2004 00:05:57 PDT
» - Final inks on my half of an art trade that I still owe. So damn sorry.. X_x;;;;

» "Anywhere" collage - A little something I'm putting together under the inspiration of someone very special to me. ;

» "Pour My Heart Out" - Inked and ready to scan, now I just need to...well...get up off my ass and scan.

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In other news, I was just recently fired from my job [the one that paid good, dammit...it couldn't be the 'little' job] for reasons so stupid it should be criminal. I've been terribly stressed to my wit's end--I have some big bills to pay and little moneys coming in now--so my art has been very slow in the coming. o__o;; ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2869037/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2869037/ Tue, 13 Jul 2004 01:19:44 PDT that bad. Get out from under that bed. ^_^

Although I'm still working insane hours between my two jobs [at least twelve hours every day, sometimes as much as sixteen], things have been relatively easy lately and I've found that I have a little more free time to breathe. So...I'm going to resume my artistic madness and start uploading again. I have one completed ink piece that I just need to colour digitally before I upload it, so that will be up within the next few days.

I'm currently working on a few larger-scale art projects too. One is creating a set of vinyl graphic designs for a good friend of mine to put on her car. That's going to take a good long while to complete. Another is for the same friend as a sort of severely-belated birthday present, a high-scale digital image of her dog [who happens to be her best friend].

Thanks to everyone who's watched my art even in spite of my long absence. It's nice to know that people like my art so much--very inspiring. I'm going to bust my ass to try and get lots of art out to hopefully make it up to you all for my being gone so long. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2806212/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2806212/ Mon, 05 Jul 2004 00:31:48 PDT
Just thought I'd post an update so my beloved watchers know I haven't forgotten them. I know it's been a long time since I last posted any art, and I really am trying, I tell you. I now have TWO full-time jobs, so I am working anywhere between ten and sixteen hours a day. Needless to say, this leaves me a little starved for time to do my art. However, I have indeed done a little, which I am attempting to finish to the point of being postable.

THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of you who are still keeping up with my art and have commented and added me to your watches. It makes me so happy to see that so many people enjoy my art. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2617759/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2617759/ Wed, 09 Jun 2004 01:45:34 PDT
Just when you think I couldn't get any more hopelessly lame, I outdo myself again. I suppose most of you have probably guessed by now, but I'm going to make it known anyway--I'm going to be away for a while. I'm working lots of overtime at my job, trying to scrub by and make ends meet living on my own while my parents are away on vacation [bills!! x_x], trying to survive severe sleep deprivation, and to make matters worse I'm stuck in a major art block right now. X_X;;; Sooo...instead of pushing myself to do artwork and stressing over not being able to produce anything, I'm just going to sit back and take a break from it entirely for a while. I'm still going to check here regularly, but I probably won't be posting any new work for a while. I apologize to those who enjoy my artwork and keep an eye on my gallery, but...what can I do but wait it out, right?


Random Spotlight
I admire this girl for so many reasons. One thing I've noticed about her artwork is that she puts a lot of feeling into the pieces she creates. Go ahead and have a look. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2508723/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2508723/ Tue, 25 May 2004 19:45:02 PDT
However...since I'm going to be spending a lot of time by myself over the next three weeks with the rest of my family being away on vacation, I should have plenty of time to come up with some new art to share...hopefully. Inspiration is running a little low these days, so I'm looking around trying to get some new ideas. I've been contemplating starting another painting [OMGWTF--Jessie does traditional art?!?], but I'm having a bit of difficulty getting off my lazy arse and blowing the dust off my airbrush again... *poop*

. . . . .

Since there have been a few questions asked recently, I would like to point out that while I'm not accepting trades at the moment, I am open for commissions. Send me an email or a note if you're interested and we can work it out from there. Also, if you see an existing piece of mine in my gallery that you might be interested in purchasing, please also feel free to email me or send me a note.

. . . . .

Random Spotlight
*drool* *worship* *pay homage to* This woman's art is legendary. Look. Now. Yes. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2494711/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2494711/ Mon, 24 May 2004 00:51:54 PDT ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2438317/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2438317/ Sun, 16 May 2004 01:36:47 PDT

Random spotlight
Another one of my longtime idols here on DA. If you haven't yet seen her work, you owe it to yourself to have a look. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2416111/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2416111/ Wed, 12 May 2004 18:50:35 PDT loves that gift I made for her is the most satisfying thing I've felt in a long while. ^_^

I've been seriously comtemplating requesting a commission from . God, how I adore her artwork. There are so many artists here on DA that I admire and look up to [to list them all would take another hour], but Ashryn has long been one of my idols since I first joined here. To have an original work by her on my wall would be...ooo...ahh...I need to take care of a few other financial obligations first, and then I'll see what I can squeeze out of my bank account.

I still owe my part of our art trade. I haven't forgotten, I have just been extraordinarily lame and haven't worked on it much. I will not do any more "other" artwork until this one is done, I promise.


Random Spotlight
Another one of my artistic idols whose artwork I have been watching since long before I came to DA. If you haven't seen her work yet, you most definitely owe it to yourself to have a look. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2341655/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2341655/ Sun, 02 May 2004 03:34:06 PDT
Anywho, I've picked up quite a bit with my art, finishing up a few pieces here and there and I'll be damned, even a gift art! I've got other ideas up my sleeve, including a few more gift arts for people I think deserve them [*cue wicked grin*]. I might even get around to my art trades soon too.

I thought I had something else to say, but it has escaped me. Ugh...bed...*crawls away to find her grave*


Random Spotlight
Her art is sex. Drugs. ROCK & ROLL. Lazy as I know she can be...*elbow in ribs*..hehe, sloth...she produces some seriously awesome work. Her linework makes me GREEN WITH ENVY! X@ ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2292988/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2292988/ Sun, 25 Apr 2004 03:15:13 PDT
As a side note, I would like to point out to those on the list for art trades that I have not forgotten about you. I simply have to get up off my lazy ass and actually do them, that's all. I apologize, I know I'm lame and pathetic, but they will get done.


Random Spotlight
She doesn't do nearly enough artwork, but when she does it's more than worth the wait. This girl has CG skills that put me to such shame that I tremble at the thought of it. You owe it to yourself to check out her work and see exactly what I'm talking about. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2204325/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2204325/ Mon, 12 Apr 2004 00:55:55 PDT I AM SO VERY SORRY for my absurdly long absence recently. O_O;;; I feel like such a drag, especially since I know there are a lot of people out there who admire my artwork and undoubtedly expect to see more. Recently things have been so busy for me lately I haven't even had time to glance at my sketchbook, much less do anything with it. College finals are approaching, I'm trying to get my finances straight AND get another job as well...I've got a lot on my plate right now. But I assure you that I am indeed drawing, and I'll upload things when I have more time. It won't be much longer. Really. *hearts for everyone* ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2002369/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/2002369/ Mon, 15 Mar 2004 00:58:15 PST
Unfortunately, on top of this painting project eating up most of my artwork time, I've also been suffering from a mild art block as of late. I have so many ideas in my imagination, but I sit down in front of my sketchbook and have such a hard time producing anything worthwhile. I'm making slow progress on my remaining trades, for which I am eternally sorry for the wait--I promise I'll have them done before you die of old age. I hope my many watchers, followers, friends, minions, bitches, hos, and niggas [whichever you choose to classify yourself as] will keep their patience with me.

And I noticed I am fast approaching the 2000 pageview milestone. I think now is a pretty good time to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all of my viewers--without you, I'd have...well...no pageviews. And no inspiration or motivation, either. I really appreciate all of your interest in my work, and all of the comments I receive mean a lot to me as well. So...thanks. ^_^


Art Trades



Random Spotlight
Check this chick out. She rocks and her pageview count is only a DECIMAL compared to what it should be.
]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1960377/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1960377/ Sat, 06 Mar 2004 02:39:40 PST forever by now, but it gets to the "Loading" page and just sits there. The progress bar is creeping slowly forward, but it's moving slower than frozen molasses in January. I do believe it will be blizzarding in hell long before I am able to access this damned thing.

On a lighter note, I have decided to bring my dusty, long-dead Livejournal back to life. I have come to miss having a place to write out all of my thoughts and ideas, so I am going to pick up where I left it off so many months ago and start writing again. Check it out!

As for art trades, stunningly I've made some small amount of progress on them, but not enough at this point to make myself feel any better about how long I'm making you wait for your artwork. But I promise I'll get them done when I have more time to work on them [you would not believe the insanity that is my schedule at this particular point in time]. I'll try to do an exceptionally nice job on them, too...hopefully they will be worth the wait.

[whine]

After I get these trades done, I am probably going to discontinue accepting trades and commissions for an indefinite period of time. Art is starting to feel like work to me these days, and that is certainly not how it should be. Granted, I don't mind doing art for other people--the trades are fun, and I do love to do gift art--but right now I just don't need the additional burden on my back of having to worry about completing artwork on time for other people. This on top of my full-time job, college, and trying to find time for studying and for my honey is going to drive me out of my mind. Let's not forget the major painting I need to have completed by July and I haven't even started yet [hell, I haven't even gotten as far as cleaning my paint gun yet]. X_o;;; I just want to sit back for a while, pull out my sketchbook, and just draw. For myself.

[/whine]

That is all for now, I suppose. I'll update again when something else comes up.


Trades in painfully slow progress...
]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1924787/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1924787/ Sun, 29 Feb 2004 02:05:20 PST
I've been feeling rabidly productive lately for some bizarre reason. I'll probably be finishing some art trades here fairly soon [it's about friggin' time, I know], and I'm making plans for a major coloured pencil piece in the very near future. I'm running low on supplies though, namely bristol board...I do believe I might actually have to go to the ART STORE very soon. I haven't been there in years. The poor old lady that runs the place is going to have a heart attack if I walk in there... O_o;;


People who I am beginning to fear for my life [or a trade]...

]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1883986/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1883986/ Sat, 21 Feb 2004 15:07:31 PST
I got a really nice new sketchbook the other day, and let me tell you, one of the most challenging tasks in the entire world is drawing something on the first page. It's the first page of the entire sketchbook, the first thing a viewer will see when they open it. The picture by which all the rest will be judged, it is most certainly a matter of 'first impression'. Needless to say, that page is still blank, hehe.

On a lighter note, I've given it a lot of thought, and decided to try selling " Burning For You". It's a relatively small picture, Prismacolour pencils on bristol board. Anyone interested can send me a note...

Art Trades are still on hold. I'm really sorry guys, I'm trying to work out this hideous art block. I don't get them very often, but when I do, they're bad.

People to whom I owe a trade [or my soul...]
]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1853122/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1853122/ Mon, 16 Feb 2004 00:57:48 PST Elope is SOLD! Its new owner is . *heppay*

Not much else is happening, I'm up to my eyeballs in school work so I'm afraid the remaining art trades are going on the back burner again for now. I know, I know...the Kitten is lame. I'm also trying to get into VCL, so hopefully that will go smoothly. At least the application process anyway--geez! They're so picky there! Pictures I look at and see as being flawless are, to them, loaded with problems. Granted, I guess I can understand why they'd want their members' work to be of high quality and worth the space it occupies on their web site, but...wow. 0_o;;


Art Trades > on hold! <

» · Sketch in progress.

» · Pending.

» · Pending. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1821413/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1821413/ Fri, 13 Feb 2004 01:42:52 PST

Art Trades!

» · Sketch in progress.

» · Ready to sketch.

» · Ready to sketch. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1796133/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1796133/ Thu, 05 Feb 2004 00:48:19 PST

Art Trades... closed until I get some of these ones done! @_@;;;

» · Sketch in progress.

» · Ready to sketch.

» · Ready to sketch.

» · Planning sketch. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1775433/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1775433/ Mon, 02 Feb 2004 00:52:12 PST
We anthro artists are a community unto ourselves. A very large community at that. And it seems that we all have our own unique characters that reflect something about ourselves in real life. This means that there are literally thousands of different characters out there--inevitably, somewhere in the crowd, somebody's toes are going to get stepped on. There will be resemblances between characters whether we like it or not. It's okay to feel offended and even get upset, but it's not okay to openly attack and slander each other about it.

I love DeviantArt. It is very inspiring to me to be able to show the world my artwork and receive comments [and sometimes even constructive criticism--yay] in return. Although I feel comfortably unique in my style of artwork and the characters I create as my own, I often wonder how long it will be before someone manages to find some reason to attack me.

I don't know, maybe I'm just preaching a verse that everyone's heard and is sick of listening to. *shrug* These are just thoughts that I've been keeping to myself for a while now, and I just had to let them be heard. I am getting so tired of seeing people publically torn down and mauled for things that can just as easily be resolved maturely and in private [ever heard of email, people? Or how about instant messengers or notes...?] I have even seen such nonsense as people actually bashing others' artwork because it isn't 'perfect' in their eyes. [I'll back you on this, WolflingSilverPaws] Or drawing sick, distorted pictures of other people in cruel mockery of them. I noticed this just tonight and I can't help feeling completely disgusted. I don't understand how someone can lower themselves to ruthlessly insulting another's hard work and creativity just because "it doesn't look right". *sigh* Ah well...I am just one face in a crowd of millions, and my shouting won't get very far. Just thought I'd get all this crap out of my system...

Anyway...art trades are back in progress . I'm still finishing my commission project, but I've got more time now to work on my trades too. Sooo...hopefully I'll have some of these up soon. Sorry for the long wait, guys, I promise it won't be too much longer.


Current Trades...

» · Ready to sketch.

» · Sketch halfway finished.

» · Sketch in progress.

» · Ready to sketch. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1727260/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1727260/ Fri, 23 Jan 2004 01:17:02 PST
On a side note, I am putting my art trades on a brief hold for a short time so I can get a rather high-priority commission project done. I've been trying to make progress on it over the last month or so, but I've just been so busy working on these art trades I haven't had the time to work on this commission. Of course, I love art trades, so keep 'em coming, people! Just give me a little bit of time, maybe a week or so, to get this project done and I'll be back on my merry way with the trades.


Art Trades

» · Decided on characters, will begin ASAP.

» · Sketch in progress.

» · Planning sketch.

» · Awaiting reference sheets for Silver and Jon. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1698437/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1698437/ Thu, 22 Jan 2004 01:15:10 PST Oh, and I had to give my pup back to his owner too. As much as I really adored him and wanted to keep him, I just don't have time to raise a puppy right now. I think he would be a lot happier with a family that could devote more time and attention to him than I would be able to. I miss him, the house seems awfully quiet without him, but I guess it's for the best that he find a different home.


Art Trades!

» · Sketch in progress.

» · Pending.

» · Awaiting reference sheets for Silver and Jon.

» · Awaiting reference sheets.


There's always room for more, so don't be afraid to ask! ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1675976/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1675976/ Fri, 16 Jan 2004 01:32:12 PST
Plenty of time to get some of these Art Trades done!


» · Sketch in progress.

» · Sketch in progress.

» · Awaiting reference sheets.

» · Decided on characters Jon and Silver. Awaiting reference sheets.


There's always room for more, so feel free to ask! ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1631372/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1631372/ Sun, 11 Jan 2004 13:04:07 PST
I'd like to really thank all of you who visit my gallery, and especially those of you who leave me comments. It's surprising how such a small thing as a comment can so tremendously inspire someone. When I see that people are actually interested in my work enough to give me feedback on it, it makes me want to do so much more. Thank you all so very much for your interest in my work.

Whew. ^_^ That said, let's take a look at our Art Trades!


¤­· · Sketch finished & inked, ready to scan.

¤· · Awaiting reference sheets.

¤· · Sketch in progress.

¤· · Decided on character Siggwa. Awaiting reference sheet.


There's always room for more, so don't be afraid to ask! ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1535316/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1535316/ Fri, 02 Jan 2004 01:11:34 PST Happy New Year!


Art Trades...

» Decided on character Misao. Planning sketch.

» Pending.


There's always room for more! ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1487675/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1487675/ Sun, 14 Dec 2003 18:39:37 PST
» Art Trades!
1. Tydrian - Colouring.

2. Yuri - Completed. ]]> ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1380017/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1380017/ Mon, 10 Nov 2003 00:06:14 PST ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1304564/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/1304564/ Tue, 21 Oct 2003 02:44:18 PDT ~ballistic-kitten http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/903393/ http://ballistic-kitten.deviantart.com/journal/903393/ Tue, 14 Oct 2003 00:52:14 PDT I also enjoy reading, working with/customizing trucks, four-wheeling on my ATV, playing guitar, and hanging out with my buddies when I have the time.

I like to do many different styles of art, but graphic design is my true forté . With the help of my trusty companion Adobe Photoshop 5.5, I waste away for countless hours in front of the computer creating the graphics you see. I also enjoy simply drawing in my sketchbook, creating comics, and airbrush painting. I manage to keep myself busy..

That's pretty much me in a nutshell [a very SMALL nutshell, might I add]. If you're interested, you can check out my LiveJournal--just click on my Website link underneath my picture at the top of the page. Or send me an instant message!

Meow! ]]> ~ballistic-kitten