http://browse.deviantart.com/journals/?order=5&q=by%3Amanicmelvin deviantART RSS for in:journals sort:time by:manicmelvin en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:14:46 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Breathing-351699123 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Breathing-351699123 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:25:10 PST Breathing. nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2013 ~ManicMelvin
My daughter is now two and a half and a lot more independent. This allows for more time creating things again. :D
Some of my future projects include painted pet Christmas bulbs (supplies bought!) I'm going to take up sewing soon, as I've been handed down an old, but good machine to learn on. I got ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/I-just-don-t-know-303242064 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/I-just-don-t-know-303242064 Sun, 20 May 2012 00:23:15 PDT I just don't know... nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2012-2013 ~ManicMelvin
Saturday night, and here I sit. Exciting as my life is, browsing your arts, I don't even have my own tablet connected, but you can bet there's a beer in my hand. (I've been entirely drinking too much lately... I miss my sweet friend Mary Jane. Stupid pee tests!)

I have been producing a piece or two lately, which is great, I just need to keep up the momentum. Lately I have been thinking about the aspects of my abilities that I need to work on, such as backgrounds for subjects, and how I get lazy at the last minute while painting and don't touch up my line-work. I could probably do a bit better if I put forth the ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Devious-Journal-Entry-299158117 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Devious-Journal-Entry-299158117 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:39:39 PDT Devious Journal Entry nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2012-2013 ~ManicMelvin http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Where-is-my-shoe-294658558 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Where-is-my-shoe-294658558 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 10:16:27 PDT Where is my shoe? nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2012-2013 ~ManicMelvin
Must get requests done, must get SOMETHING done. I'm suffering from the familiar artists block, and a bad case of the mommy brain. I get up, I change diapers, I wash bottles in a trance, I lay on the couch and half-heartedly make fun of Dora The Explorer and encourage my kid with her Legos. On a good day, I can find both of my shoes to go for a walk to the park with the kiddo. You'd think being terribly broke would be enough incentive to draw and build up my portfolio to make some more commissions... b ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Winter-Feature-275478462 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Winter-Feature-275478462 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:35:03 PST Winter Feature nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2011-2013 ~ManicMelvin Tis the season for spreading joy! ...so enjoy!

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Commission Information | Join me on Facebook! ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/5k-pageviews-273498682 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/5k-pageviews-273498682 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:10:07 PST 5k pageviews! nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2011-2013 ~ManicMelvin
This is only the first 5k of 100k+ I hope, as I plan on continuing to turn out the artwork into the new year, as such will be my resolution.

As you've noticed, lately I have been working more with graphite pencil. I have been trying to get some Christmas presents completed for dear friends who are much deserving. If you get your commission request in real soon, I should be able to get one more done for someone for Christmas. I hope to try some more digital ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Commission-Information-273154240 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Commission-Information-273154240 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:43:16 PST Commission Information nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2011-2013 ~ManicMelvin http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Wanna-Trade-271053614 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Wanna-Trade-271053614 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:11:34 PST Wanna Trade? nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2011-2013 ~ManicMelvin
What's new with me? Well, I've had a lot motivation to draw and paint lately which is awesome. I'm hoping to get some handmade presents done for some of my family and friends for Christmas since I'm extremely poor, and think people need to remember what Christmas is ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Just-one-of-those-days-270240780 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Just-one-of-those-days-270240780 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:04:15 PST Just one of 'those' days. nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2011-2013 ~ManicMelvin http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/a-passenger-254488594 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/a-passenger-254488594 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:24:18 PDT a passenger nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2011-2013 ~ManicMelvin Who cares what's behind
Just like always
Still your passenger
Chrome buttons, buckles and leather surfaces
These and other lucky witnesses
Now to calm me
This time won't you please
Drive faster

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Been feeling creative lately, pulling out the tablet every chance I get. Happy that I've completed two overdue projects in the last month, I've rediscovered how therapeutic painting can be after a frustrating day. I just need to keep up this momentum. My daughter now being a year old helps too, she plays by herself for an hour at a time, giving her mother breathing space to express her stress level in brush strokes. I ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/m-i-a-218723756 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/m-i-a-218723756 Mon, 16 May 2011 21:38:02 PDT m.i.a. nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2011-2013 ~ManicMelvin Ghetto-blasting, disintegrating.
Rock 'n' roll, know what I'm saying?
And everywhere I look...
There's a dead end waiting.

*  requests are open, as are colabs?
*  commissions are always open

--- to do ---
- gift for :devr-epertoire: - DONE: http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/#/d45r4sk
- print for steph
- traditional Riley portrait for J & R
- paint :devtpontow:'s owl - DONE: http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/#/d4732pb
- painting for Keya ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/click-to-add-title-221069694 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/click-to-add-title-221069694 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:00:20 PST click to add title. nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2011-2013 ~ManicMelvin
Bailey still takes up all of my time. The last few nights I've been making a pot of coffee at about 8pm in hopes that after Bailey goes to bed at 9, I'll still be awake enough to get some work done. No dice. I see my bed and I'm drawn like a magnet and asleep faster than I can even think about hooking up my tablet. It's really sad because I've had a lot of creative ideas lately.

On a bright note: I'm going to see the ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/a-colourful-season-painted-grey-222373263 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/a-colourful-season-painted-grey-222373263 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:03:48 PST a colourful season, painted grey. nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2010-2013 ~ManicMelvin
Taking care of my darling Bailey is such a chore. I love her so much, but I find myself dragging my feet every day and drinking 3 pots of coffee. With my current living arrangements, financial tunnel with no light at the end... It's hard to be 'Merry', even at this time of year.

Sorry to make this sound like a diary entry or some sappy shit, I'm trying to get to the point but some things needed to be explained. My mood, my lack of time, all add up to very little artwork. Christmas has forc ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Still-haven-t-made-a-journal-skin-Doh-223178248 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Still-haven-t-made-a-journal-skin-Doh-223178248 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 23:56:34 PST Still haven't made a journal skin... Doh. nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2010-2013 ~ManicMelvin
1. Secret Santa for a GDC pal.
2. Prize for :devtpontow:
3. Overdue request for :devletrainfalldown: ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Halloween-amp-My-first-feature-223495244 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Halloween-amp-My-first-feature-223495244 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:48:40 PDT Halloween & My first feature. nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2010-2013 ~ManicMelvin
I do love Halloween, it's my favourite time of year. Fall is a refreshing break from the heat of summer (if you're a polar bear like me.) The leaves are brilliant and I can start wearing knitted sweaters and scarves again.

My life has been in an upheaval recently with my first child: Bailey Abigail. I don't have as much time for art but I've been quite inspired lately. I hope to come up with a lot more and improve my digital painting abilities. :D

Enjoy the wicked pictures!!!

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I hope this helps motivate me to create and post more. With my new baby (3 months old) it's hard to find the time. But now that she's sleeping through the night I have a few hours of 'me time' before bed.

So, REQUESTS and TRADES are open. (and commissions of course 'cause I'm flat broke with a newborn. Although, I know I'm unlikely to get any.)

Send me a message with your request or trade ideas! Help me get my creative juices flowing and rusty skills sharpened!

** New journal skin coming soon! YAY ** ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/No-time-no-sleep-no-art-224606510 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/No-time-no-sleep-no-art-224606510 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:01:59 PDT No time, no sleep, no art. nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2010-2013 ~ManicMelvin
She's now here and keeping me exhausted, but so much in love.

No time for requests right now, but I'm going to try my best to sneak in a bit of PS time in the near future. I have so many ideas I'd love to see finished.

Aaaand no time for this journal entry. Someone needs a bottle.

(baby pictures soon to be posted) :D ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/My-big-news-227949833 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/My-big-news-227949833 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:12:14 PST My big news! nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2010-2013 ~ManicMelvin
I'm having a baby girl!!!

I'm extremely excited, and extrem ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Commission-me-D-228113990 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/Commission-me-D-228113990 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:05:14 PST Commission me? :D nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2010-2013 ~ManicMelvin (A dA subscription in exchange for artwork would be very nice...)

:bulletblack: TRADES [open]

:bulletblack: REQUESTS [open]

1 - :devletrainfalldown: - (Lluvia) Wallpaper. 1068x1050 - Not Started

:bulletgreen: = wide open.
:bulletblack: = laziness pending, feel free to inquire.
:bulletred: = absolutely closed. ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/REQUESTS-FULL-228774740 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/REQUESTS-FULL-228774740 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:05:33 PST REQUESTS FULL nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2010-2013 ~ManicMelvin
Request One: :iconsnazzybarnbum: - Complete [link]

Request Two: :iconnancydrewfan: - Complete [link]

Request Three: :iconcattledogcorner:  - Complete [link]

Request Four: :iconr-epertoire: (Rep) RPG character - CANCELLED

Request Five: :iconletrainfalldown: (Lluvia) Wallpaper. 1068x1050 - Not Started

*** If you'd really like a painting or otherwise, I'd still be willing to make it for you for a trade... I'm in desperate need of an upgrade for dA. I'm pregnant, broke, and every penny I have is going towards my unborn child. ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/The-Graphic-Designers-Circle-228901429 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/The-Graphic-Designers-Circle-228901429 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:34:26 PST The Graphic Designers Circle. nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2010-2013 ~ManicMelvin
The Graphics Designers Circle was founded several years ago, created originally for SIM game designers to gather and help one another improve their graphic abilities.
As a senior member of this forum, I have watched it morph from a simple forum and page with simple graphics and manipulations, to a community filled with knowledgeable members who have improved their graphic abilities greatly through help and positive feedback via the forums. (myself included)

I recommend this group and forum to any aspiring artist, from the beginner learning his/her way around their new graphics program, to the e ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/a-thanks-and-a-congrats-229394879 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/a-thanks-and-a-congrats-229394879 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:43:08 PST a thanks, and a congrats nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2009-2013 ~ManicMelvin
Secondly, a congrats goes out to :devtpontow: for catching my 1000th pageview! Whew, never thought I'd hit it. Guess it's no wonder, I only have 21 deviations and I've been slacking in making anything lately.

I hope to put an end to that block soon, got to keep the deviations flowing. ]]> http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/1000th-page-view-prize-229916351 http://manicmelvin.deviantart.com/journal/1000th-page-view-prize-229916351 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:53:45 PST 1000th page view prize... nonadult journals/personal ManicMelvin http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/manicmelvin.png Copyright 2009-2013 ~ManicMelvin
I won't continue to spew useless banter, I'll spare you the migraine.

So just catch my one thousandth page view with a screenshot, and you get a digital painting, manipulat ]]>