http://browse.deviantart.com/journals/?order=5&q=by%3Akara-lija deviantART RSS for in:journals sort:time by:kara-lija en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Thu, 23 May 2013 06:50:19 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Family-Tragedy-360479117 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Family-Tragedy-360479117 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:48:46 PDT Family Tragedy nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2013 *kara-lija
Here is the lineart of Tessa, from Cassandra Clare's The Infernal Devices series, I have to draw the mechanical wings and then paint it (watercolor), and it's a large piece, 20x22.  Ill try to finish it this week.

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Annnnd I had 2 complete strangers tell me I looked like Jennifer Lawrence/Katniss Everdeen in the last week!! So my hubby found this pic of her and put it with this new one of yours truly :) JLaw is ridiculously beautiful. And hilarious. When she asked "Does a bear shit in the woods?" At the Oscars, I toasted her thro ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Snape-and-Hermione-352868493 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Snape-and-Hermione-352868493 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:35:18 PST Snape and Hermione nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2013 *kara-lija
I ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Remembering-Lance-352103080 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Remembering-Lance-352103080 Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:27:51 PST Remembering Lance... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2013 *kara-lija
Lance Eslava was also a magnificent artist, here's his Deviant page: :iconlancesart:

RIP bro, you are missed. The world is a little less creative with you gone. ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/My-Labyrinth-fanart-345575566 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/My-Labyrinth-fanart-345575566 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:21:21 PST My Labyrinth fanart!! nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
So of course I'm going to loooove Jareth!

I've got a shit ton of pics of Jareth and Sarah planned. So stay on the lookout!

"Fear me, Love me, do as I say, and I shall be your slave." ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/My-Etsy-store-344040392 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/My-Etsy-store-344040392 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:51:36 PST My Etsy store nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
Follow the link above to find my Etsy shop! My shop name is OceanSongArt and I'm selling my original works there, most importantly my mermaid mixed media pieces!  Some of them are def one-of-a-kind. I'll also be selling my crafts as well, such as real starfish jewelry (I gathered the starfish from Orang Beach, AL, right near Pensacola, FL), printers' drawer jewelry displays, and other cool stuff!

So check it out and if you have some extra funds, maybe my art will entice you to buy!

I'm also selling the lineart of some of my work on here!!! If you have a fave piece you're interested in, note ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Yes-I-m-still-alive-329041712 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Yes-I-m-still-alive-329041712 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:19:57 PDT Yes I'm still alive... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
But things are looking up! I'm still kicking and I'm feeling the urge to pick up a pencil!

First on the list.... The Hunger Games. I've been wanting to draw some Gale/Madge stuff lately, so we'll see.  

Also I have some ideas for The Mortal instruments. I'm sure Cassie will be happy, I've missed talking to her!

Lastly, has anyone read "Starters" by Lissa Price? It's really good!! I can't wait for the second book comes out! I may draw some for it as ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/My-YA-book-art-commission-298965774 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/My-YA-book-art-commission-298965774 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:06:18 PDT My YA book art commission! nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
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I'm doing more pieces, but they'll be secret until Jennifer's book signing tour, at which my artwork will be handed out to all the lovely readers as a gift!  How cool is that?

Hopefully I'll be able to make it to the Georgia signing to autograph said artwork cards being handed out!

So it marks the first professional commission I've received, and I'm so stoked!

Go read her books NOW.  Super sexy, snarky and well-written, " ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/HUNGER-GAMES-FANART-FEATURE-297701391 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/HUNGER-GAMES-FANART-FEATURE-297701391 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:26:28 PDT HUNGER GAMES FANART FEATURE nonadult journals/art/fanart kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
So enjoy and leave these people a nice comment for the spectacular work they've prod ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Features-Coming-Soon-297544152 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Features-Coming-Soon-297544152 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 23:05:43 PDT Features Coming Soon nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
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Check out some of my work here!

The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare:
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I may have it finished tonight or tomorrow.  I really need to buy more Copics before I do though, My supply is running low.

I may sell off some of my originals to fund my Copic purchases.  I'll let everyone know which ones soon (almost ALL of My Mortal Instruments/Infernal Devices originals are not available, since Cassie Clare herself owns all of them now! Sorry!) ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/New-Hunger-Games-fanart-295178438 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/New-Hunger-Games-fanart-295178438 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:40:32 PDT New Hunger Games fanart! nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
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Anybody know where I can pimp my art?  I appreciate any info! ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Obsessive-Inspiration-293016238 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Obsessive-Inspiration-293016238 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:44:29 PDT Obsessive Inspiration... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
Anybody know where I can pimp my Hunger Games pieces out?  Let me know orrrr if you are feeling generous, pimp my stuff for me  :)  It just makes me want to draw more! ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Sneak-Peek-of-my-new-Hunger-Games-WIP-292539598 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Sneak-Peek-of-my-new-Hunger-Games-WIP-292539598 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:07:58 PDT Sneak Peek of my new Hunger Games WIP nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
I should have it up in a day or so. ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/New-Hunger-Games-fanart-292162390 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/New-Hunger-Games-fanart-292162390 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:53:04 PDT New Hunger Games fanart! nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
I've seen the movie (twice) and I LOVED IT. The wait is on for Catching Fire... ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/The-Secret-Circle-beef-291077122 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/The-Secret-Circle-beef-291077122 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:28:51 PDT The Secret Circle beef... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
I hope they opt for a movi ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Awards-Yay-288970953 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Awards-Yay-288970953 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:08:17 PST Awards!!! Yay! nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
 I am so honored!  It's really something amazing to me to be able to have my art tweeted and pimped by Cassandra Clare herself to so many people.  I am forever grateful.  And thank you to all those who voted for me!!  It makes me want to draw more for the most awesome fandom I've experienced in a looooong time.

Also to those who've written on my wall here lately with kind words, I thank you too.  You guys are so sweet!!!

B ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Works-in-Progress-286248492 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Works-in-Progress-286248492 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:03:27 PST Works in Progress nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
About the poll in my last journal...
So the masses have spoken... Alec/Magnus won by a landslide, but Jem/Tessa wasn't too far behind!  I'll actually be doing all The Mortal Instruments/Infernal Devices characters I listed in my last journal, I was just curious to see what you all wanted to see. :)

Also in the works:

~~~More mermaid paintings

~~~Still trying to get Amethyst's books chara ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Mortal-Instruments-Infernal-Devices-Art-Poll-284741761 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Mortal-Instruments-Infernal-Devices-Art-Poll-284741761 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:32:03 PST Mortal Instruments/Infernal Devices Art Poll nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
What would you like to see in the near future from me?

~~Jace/Clary

~~Simon/Izzy

~~Alec/Magnus

~~ Will/Tessa

~~Jem/Tessa

~~Single character pieces

~~Jace/Clary as Jamie/Lily

~~Other (please comment...)

I'm curious... ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/RIP-Lance-283287022 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/RIP-Lance-283287022 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:27:18 PST RIP Lance nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/My-Facebook-fan-page-281479650 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/My-Facebook-fan-page-281479650 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:32:30 PST My Facebook fan page... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kara-J-Kovalchick/327114900644448?sk=wall

Its for all my original work but I'll still post my fanart and original stuff here as well.

As for recent inquiries, I am NOT taking commissions or requests at this moment!  I'm sorry!  I'm slaving over finishing new pieces to show around my hometown... ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/The-Little-Mermaid-278837831 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/The-Little-Mermaid-278837831 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:34:05 PST The Little Mermaid nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *kara-lija
Also I'll be opening my Etsy store soon.  I'm under "OceansongArt".  So if you get a chance add me to your circle and I'll have some stuff up soon! ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/A-Surreal-Experience-273848717 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/A-Surreal-Experience-273848717 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:32:11 PST A Surreal Experience!!! nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *kara-lija
They were all super sweet.  We talked about the books, artwork, the characters, a few secrets.  It was so much fun!  I'm trying to get her to come to New Orleans for her tour for City of Fallen Angels!!! ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Going-to-see-Cassandra-Clare-again-Yay-272887517 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Going-to-see-Cassandra-Clare-again-Yay-272887517 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:03:13 PST Going to see Cassandra Clare again! Yay! nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *kara-lija http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Hey-ya-ll-Exciting-stuff-267540614 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Hey-ya-ll-Exciting-stuff-267540614 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 07:30:19 PST Hey ya'll Exciting stuff! nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *kara-lija
And also, big news, Movie Magic magazine is going to u ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Playlists-for-your-entertainment-254657949 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Playlists-for-your-entertainment-254657949 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:48:38 PDT Playlists for your entertainment... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *kara-lija
The Mortal Instrument playlist LISTEN HERE:  http://pl.st/p/8411097099

1)  "For Miles" by Thrice  ~ general series theme
2)  "The Beginning Is the End Is the Beginning" by Smashing Pumpkins  ~~ Simon and Izzy
3)  "The Lion and the Wolf"  by Thrice ~~ Jocelyn/Valentine/Luke
4)  "Anthem of the Angels" by Breaking Benjamin ~~general
5)  "Pet" by A Perfect Circle ~~ Jace/Valentine/Sebastien
6)  "Magdalena" by A Perfect Circle ~~ ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Inspired-And-new-Twitter-account-254288097 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Inspired-And-new-Twitter-account-254288097 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:39:24 PDT Inspired... And new Twitter account!!! nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *kara-lija
I'm feeling so inspired to draw right now.  It's a great feeling.  Thanks for all the well wishes on my wrist.  I'd like to say it was better, but it still aches all the time.

I have new stuff I'm working on of The Mortal Instruments book series by Cassandra Clare.

http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/gallery/?catpath=scraps#/d47dybs

A Simon/Isabelle piece that, when I showed Cassie the preview yesterday, she said that it makes her want to write more.   That's such a high compliment to me to be able to inspire others.  She give ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Sad-Times-222782409 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Sad-Times-222782409 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:22:54 PDT Sad Times... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *kara-lija http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Entertainment-Weekly-website-feature-218677600 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Entertainment-Weekly-website-feature-218677600 Wed, 18 May 2011 15:03:26 PDT Entertainment Weekly website feature!! nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *kara-lija
Keep your eyes peeled for Entertainment Weekly's website featuring The Hunger Games stuff.  There's supposed to be a gallery of fanart that will have my two pieces in it.  I'm really honored!!

EDIT:  Here it is!!!  http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20419951_20490768,00.html ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Art-Theft-Again-218688786 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Art-Theft-Again-218688786 Wed, 18 May 2011 05:27:39 PDT Art Theft... Again nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *kara-lija
She even said it's half hers.  Oh the lolz.

Anyway, keep an eye out for an Entertainment Weekly special on ew.com for the Hunger Games.  They're featuring some of my artwork from it.  Can't wait! ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Meeting-Cassandra-Clare-218991494 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Meeting-Cassandra-Clare-218991494 Wed, 04 May 2011 08:39:39 PDT Meeting Cassandra Clare... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *kara-lija
Then we went to the book signing...  where I got to finally meet Cassie in person!  It was so awesome~  She's so sweet and gracious.  I gave her some original pieces of my Mortal Instruments artwork, to which she replied "Oh my gosh!  You're kara-lija! Come around here and give me a hug!"

I also got to meet Holly Black, who was awesome as well, I told her I was definitely going to read her books and do some artwork for her as well.

The big news ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/New-Art-219448415 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/New-Art-219448415 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:27:23 PDT New Art nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *kara-lija
After that I'm doing an epically HOT Auron piece (from Final Fantasy 10).  Hell yeah. ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Perspective-Help-220818393 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Perspective-Help-220818393 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:16:37 PST Perspective Help nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *kara-lija
So anyway, I've been wanting to draw some perspective pieces, and it's been rather difficult.  Anyone have any good pointers for drawing perspective , specifically facial and the human figure?  I know all the usual stuff they tell you in art school.  I'm really curious about if anyone has a specific way they do things.  I tend to start ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/I-m-alive-222308427 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/I-m-alive-222308427 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:50:43 PST I'm alive? nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *kara-lija
Please don't forget about me!  I hope to put up some art every once in awhile! ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Preview-of-my-new-art-224192812 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Preview-of-my-new-art-224192812 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 06:50:05 PDT Preview of my new art! nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *kara-lija
Katniss from The Hunger Games:
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Jace/Clary from The Mortal Instruments series:
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Alice and the Mad Hatter:
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And also the original linework for the GinRan pic I posted:
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I'm working on a portrait of my daughter and also an IchiHime piece right now as well as some various little sketches that will turn into something bigger I'm sure... enjoy! ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/New-pics-of-Vesper-my-daughter-224874789 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/New-pics-of-Vesper-my-daughter-224874789 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:41:57 PDT New pics of Vesper, my daughter nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *kara-lija
Here she is, and she's soooo tall , 37 inches tall!  She's in 2t-3t clothing already too... and she loves to draw :)  Makes my heart swell :)

]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Bleach-ramblings-on-latest-chapter-225102729 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Bleach-ramblings-on-latest-chapter-225102729 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:55:02 PDT Bleach ramblings on latest chapter... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *kara-lija
I'm sad because I'm sure that Kubo will have Aizen plotkai his way out of death because apparently Aizen is God.  Didn't you know?

Time for some Gin/Matsumoto fanart.  I'm still wondering if he actually killed her... and will die along side her, or if it'll be sort of a Romeo and Juliet thing where as he's dying she awakens.  I just want a kiss dammit. ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Don-t-you-just-hate-227271986 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Don-t-you-just-hate-227271986 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:41:40 PDT Don't you just hate.... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *kara-lija
YAyyyyyy beach 2morrow with Vesper-poo!  I really need to show ya'll some pics of her!  She's getting so big.

Decided to update my journal after my minute bitchfest over DA's fail of April Fool's jokes.  I had some people come out of the woodwork to comment on THAT one. >_>

Muah l ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Thanks-DA-no-really-gt-gt-227320512 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Thanks-DA-no-really-gt-gt-227320512 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:19:37 PDT Thanks DA... no really. >__> nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *kara-lija
I love this site... EXCEPT on April Fools', where it's nothing but a clusterfuck of idiocy... ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Scarlet-Grey-227577492 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Scarlet-Grey-227577492 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:29:30 PDT Scarlet Grey nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *kara-lija
Anyways, I'm working on an Alice In Wonderland pic, it'll be done this week hopefully.  Spring Break is in full effect along the Gulf Coast, so it's been crazy with work and everything.  I also have a wolf pack pic, that, if it turns out how I want it to, it'll be EPIC.

One thing, I read the first draft script of Alice and was so frus ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-1st-Birthday-to-my-daughter-227733150 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Happy-1st-Birthday-to-my-daughter-227733150 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:43:43 PST Happy 1st Birthday to my daughter!! nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *kara-lija
Omguuhhhh the Eclipse trailer.  Um, shirtless Jacob. Yes plz.  Eddie's looking good too!  I have a buttload of Twilight art I'm working on, so keep an eye out for that.  I've had alot of people abandon me while I took some time off this past year to raise my child.  So pimp me out hookers! Yay for shameless plugging...

Check out the Jake/Bella piece I just posted this morning.  I'll have some "Vampire Diaries" style threesome pics of Ed/Bella/Jake coming up... as well as an EPIC CULLEN FAMILY PORTRAIT. That I'm super excited ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/A-Fresh-Start-228255399 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/A-Fresh-Start-228255399 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:32:42 PST A Fresh Start... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *kara-lija
I'm not going to dwell on it here, let this be my escape!

I found a million half finished pieces that I'm going to finish up and post, including a bunch of Twilight stuff.  It seems I've finally been away from the fandom long enough to get the bad taste out of my mouth and do some art for it again. So yay!

This time around though I'm running with wolves. ~sigh~ I love that wolf pack...

Also I need to draw Silver art, Mortal Instruments stuf ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Bad-times-228812793 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Bad-times-228812793 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:53:50 PST Bad times... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *kara-lija
We spent New Years Day in the ER with Vesper.  Poor baby fell out of her high chair onto the tile floor... so urgent care center sent us to the ER to make sure she was ok. She was, thank god. She's back to perfect now, just a shiner and bruises...

Now my father in law has had a stroke. I hope everything turns out ok. :(

~sigh~ ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/New-Moon-and-all-that-implies-229590331 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/New-Moon-and-all-that-implies-229590331 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:12:23 PST New Moon.. and all that implies... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
And for the record, Taylor Lautner makes me feel like a pedo.  That kid is wayyyy to hot for his own good.  Jesus.  Me and friends were joking about wanting to be gangbanged by the wolf pack. (btw, JOKE, don't take that comment srsly please!!!)  Hahaha

Last but not least the SCORE!  Alexandre Desplat made the most beautiful score.  Go listen to it.  It's haunting and epic.  Loved it.

Congrats ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Life-sigh-229679514 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Life-sigh-229679514 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:33:36 PST Life... - sigh- nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
Other than that I'll try to get some stuff posted this week.  Amethysts' pic is up next and then some more Mortal Instruments works

Speaking of which, I've got some exciting things happening with that series.  Stay tuned.

Vesper's got her first cold.  :(  Poor baby's nose is stuffed!!!  Mama-mode. ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Srsly-wtf-229821908 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Srsly-wtf-229821908 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:20:09 PST Srsly? wtf? nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
Batton down the hatches folks on the Gulf Coast... we know the drill...

In other words Happy Birthday to my wonderful friend, Lady Orihime over at Five Lifetimes, One Love forum!!  I hope you have a wonderful day!  I will send your pics out asap! ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/New-pics-of-my-baby-229930356 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/New-pics-of-my-baby-229930356 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:53:49 PST New pics of my baby!!! nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
Her Halloween costume, a flower garden gnome:

Me and my sweetie pie:

She won second place in the city's costume contest!! :

Her new hat.  She's coveting her organic apple juice-- she wouldn't let that lil bottle go all day! :

My cutie pie, Vesper Lynn K. :

  ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Hey-ya-ll-Miss-me-230108873 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Hey-ya-ll-Miss-me-230108873 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:43:54 PDT Hey ya'll! Miss me? nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
I just posted a new piece from The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare.

Next is a piece for Amethyst of her characters, and one for Lady O of IchiHime.

I also have more Jace/Clary in mind, and a piece from The Hunger Games, my current fandom love affair.

It's of Katniss' fire dress.  Whoo!!  If it turns out how I want it, it'll be awesome I promise.

Vesper's getting so big!!!  She's going to be a flower garden gnome for Halloween.  I'll post some new pics of her in a few days.

Otherwise, how is everyone doing?? ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Quick-update-230572312 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Quick-update-230572312 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:26:55 PDT Quick update. nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
My internets out right now, so it might be a couple of weeks before I can update, unless I get to my g-mama's like I am now.  We'll see.

Vesper is doing wonderful!  She's 6 months already and 21 lbs and 30 inches long! Sitting up by herself and crawling.  She's growing up too fast!

I have some art in the works.  A pic for Amethyst.  Some Mortal Instrtuments stuff.  If anyone knows anyone (hint hint) I'd love to do some work for th ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Sadness-230974525 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Sadness-230974525 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:57:30 PDT Sadness. nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
My g-mama, my mom mother, lost one of her brothers two nights ago.  I wasn't AS close to him as I was to his wife, my g-mama's oldest sister.  I was sad at his passing.  We have the funeral tomorrow.

Yesterday I get a call from my crying g-mama saying that my favorite of her siblings, my Uncle Ray (who was the spitting image of Santa Clause, and arguably me and my sisters' biggest softball fan)  was taken to the hospital and Hospic ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Lololololol-Updates-231037941 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Lololololol-Updates-231037941 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:14:09 PDT Lololololol. Updates? :) nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
I needed some humor. This guy is providing -----> :iconSeXyAssMerve:  GO CHECK HIM OUT!  It's so Bruno-ish.  I laughed my ass off at his artists notes for each pic.

In other news, New Moon trailer ---- GUH.  Jacob Black is a golden god.  I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS F-ING MOVIE!  More so than even Twilight, esp since I'm such a wolf pack fangirl.

Got some IchiHime on the drawing board, Silver, and The Mortal Instruments too.  I'll def try to get something ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/My-fangirl-baby-231220818 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/My-fangirl-baby-231220818 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:55:20 PDT My fangirl baby... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
Speaking of...

I'm slowly turning my daughter Vesper into a fangirl. :D  OH YES. EPIC PICS IS EPIC:

With her Kyo and Yuki dolls from Fruits Basket:

Andddd her with her Cactuar doll from Final Fantasy:

Will post more soooonnnn ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Thanks-everyone-Art-news-231655124 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Thanks-everyone-Art-news-231655124 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:39:55 PDT Thanks everyone!!! Art news... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
Anyhoo, I'm working on a few things right now:

~~  Character sketches for my real-life friend :iconAmethystGreye:  for her original book "Silver", go and read if you get a chance!  It's a goooooooooodddd read.

~~ My IchiHime Tanabata Fest piece.  I want to thank people who submitted stuff!  I will get back to your comments from a couple journals ago soon.

~~ The usual Spock/Uhura (remember I have like, 5 unfinished pieces of them)

Random other stuff too, like a Queen Nakia from "Red River"... the evil bitch.  Also, Gippal/Rikku, and quite freaking possibly.... some Tw ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Yet-ANOTHER-art-thief-231673959 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Yet-ANOTHER-art-thief-231673959 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:05:29 PDT Yet ANOTHER art thief... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
And they enabled it for buying prints.  So not only did they steal/upload the pic, they're trying to make money off my art??

Ugh. ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Please-check-this-out-I-need-contestants-231799417 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/Please-check-this-out-I-need-contestants-231799417 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:45:23 PDT Please check this out!!! I need contestants!!! nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
All I'm asking for is some art, fanfic,some icons or banners or vids.  If you'd like you may use any of my Ichihime fanarts for use in banners, icons, or videos!  No need to even ask! :D

Go here to read the rules ( you might have to sign up for the forum, but it's free and full of awesome people!) :  http://ichixhime.actifforum.com/contests-f8/3rd-annual-ichixhime-tanabata-festival-updated-t2898.htm

Maybe I should offer incentive to enter... Lol.  If you enter a piece ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/New-pics-of-my-baby-231948476 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/New-pics-of-my-baby-231948476 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:31:40 PDT New pics of my baby... nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
Anyhoo, here's some new pics of my bebe:

 ~~~~My sweet pea, Vesper Lynn:

 ~~~~Her first bathing suit!

 ~~~~Chilling out at "Bands on Pensacola Beach":

 ~~~~"Mother", add an "S" and it's "Smother" lol...:

 ~~~~ Annnnd for shameless ego boosting here's my post 9 lbs baby bod:

So I'm not gonna go back and rename these damn photos because DA is retarded and thinks that it has to translate all = D to =D ... ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/I-am-emotionally-compromised-for-Spock-Part-II-232286648 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/I-am-emotionally-compromised-for-Spock-Part-II-232286648 Fri, 29 May 2009 20:21:35 PDT I am emotionally compromised for Spock...Part II nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
I used to be jealous (playfully of course) that my BFF Elerene shared the same birthday as David Bowie.

Until now...

My fangirl crush of the moment, Zachary Quinto (Spock on Star Trek, Sylar on Heroes) has my same birthday.  Yay! :)

Sorry for this extremely pointless journal entry. XD ]]> http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/I-am-emotionally-compromised-for-Spock-Lol-232339443 http://kara-lija.deviantart.com/journal/I-am-emotionally-compromised-for-Spock-Lol-232339443 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:04:15 PDT I am emotionally compromised for Spock. Lol nonadult journals/personal kara-lija http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kara-lija.jpg Copyright 2009-2013 *kara-lija
For those who haven't yet seen the movie: GO.  It's like the best damn movie.  Spock is awesome. Spock and Uhura are doubly awesome (anytime they sexualize Spock is good in my book Lol)  Kirk is like the BMOC.  He's hilarious really.  So is Bones.

Great stuff.

My little sweet pea is doing good.  Can ya'll believe she's almost 3 months already??  Here's a new pic:

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