http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:raleen&section=today deviantART RSS for by:raleen en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:21:40 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/28951501/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/28951501/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:52:08 PST
I'm endeavouring to be more open about myself because closing myself up is one of the biggest issues I have. I'm addressing that right now. Bit by bit.

I like bondage, that much is obvious. There are a lot of other topics relating to fetish, kink and lifestyles that I haven't addressed that I'm into. I've finally stopped feeling sorry for myself so I can move on and do what I need to do. Be more in tune with who I truly am.

I may alienate some people. I'm not exactly going to go out of my way to be friends with people who don't want anything to do with what I'm into though. What I would like is to is the opposite of that, make friends with people who are into what I'm into.

I like bondage, drawing, latex, armbinders, straps, ropes, crossdressing, ponyplay gear and gags. All of this as a submissive.

There's a few more things I could add to that list but they're not coming to me at the moment. I've yet to try a lot of those things too, but some of them I have and well... it's bliss for me.

Some of you may be thinking "But raleen, if you're submissive why aren't you drawing guys in dresses bound up in awkward positions tethered by layers upon layers of rope?". Well guys aren't as fun to draw as ladies. I should draw guys more but girls are far more fun.

At the same time why aren't I drawing more dominant women? Well really I've actually tried and I'm never satisfied with the way it comes out. I do try to put forward the message in my art that the characters I draw are in control of their current situation. At any moment they could say their safeword and be out. Though at the moment I'm still capturing the moment of joy that it gives the character. Bondage is a very real thing to me, so adding fantasy fears and danger just loses the appeal.

I'm not the kind of bondage artist moustache twiddling villain who ties girly girls to railroad tracks. I try to draw realistically, people who want to be tied up.

"But raleen, you're drawing Zelda tied up in an armbinder and ballgag. That's not very realistic to the character" That's uh... yeah. I dunno. Some bondage girl is cosplaying as her. Yeah. Totally. Stop asking such anal retentive questions. God.

I'm expecting more negative than positive things to come from posting this but figure if I can get the good things in life with a little flak it'll be worth it.

So! I joined in 2006 and I've finally introduced myself. How about that.

Sorta.

Be gentle.

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/27717613/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/27717613/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:43:18 PST Don't know what though.

I'll figure out.

Don't request me anything.

Halloween is coming up though.

Wahey, looks like I did something.

I'm doing things!

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/26824731/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/26824731/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:03:28 PDT
]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/25056104/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/25056104/ Sun, 31 May 2009 17:29:15 PDT I'm still good for commissions

Make an offer and we can discuss it.

No seriously, I want team fortress 2 XD

Paypal only though.

woob-woob-woob

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/24558847/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/24558847/ Sun, 03 May 2009 02:57:29 PDT
TANK YOO VERY MUCHOS

So! What have Imissed?

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/24235045/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/24235045/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:41:32 PDT
]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/22542741/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/22542741/ Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:38:01 PST
I'm sorry if you feel disappointed or left out that I'm not doing your request/s but there is only so much I can do.

I am having fun with the two pics and that's what counts right?

Right?

Yeah, yeah. I know.

The artist is irrelevant

Thanks peeps. It meant a lot to me.

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/22539883/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/22539883/ Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:09:03 PST
I just came up with the idea that if anyone wanted a general bondagery (or even non-bondage but is related) picture and wanted me to draw it they could post the request here. I figured this journal would be the place to post a request or put up an idea.

That and my inspiration bucket is empty.

Seriously, I've been trying to draw maids for like the past 3 days and failing. It's starting to wear me down and I figured I could take requests as a break.

Also I'm a little bored.

*goes back to trying to draw maids*

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/22293997/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/22293997/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:40:27 PST
Among doing other things.

Yeah.

So! What's up with you guys? Really? That's nice. Always good to hear. I find it's good to find a hobby. You look nice in that dress. Oh really? Thank you, I got it yesterday. And you? Oh? OH? OHHHH? How interesting. Ohhhh I know. I know and I agree. Oh I know. Yes! YESSSSS! Well maybe. Yeah that was kinda weird. You were always the joker back then. Oh I remember that too, that was totally hip. It's good to catch up with you. Okay it's getting late, we must do this more often. Catch ya later.






Jerk.

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/22218249/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/22218249/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:45:15 PST
[link] Wooo.

I know the store owner and I did some of the art so be sure to check it out. I'm also going to do more art for t-shirts and other print based stuff.

All the art that I will do that is specifically tailored to the store will go to my alternate gallery, enigmapassions: [link]

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/21845029/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/21845029/ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 09:26:43 PST
I have another gallery here: [link] which is where all the work I do for [link] will go.

It's an up and coming store that has unique gifts for adults and the like. I'm doing a few logos and original designs for print. Like shirts and coffee mugs or stuff like that.

I'm not entirely sure when it opens but I'll keep you posted on this and the enigmapassions gallery.

So yeah, Enigma Passions is word of the day! Er, two words.



Tell me what you think.

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/21641350/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/21641350/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 02:53:33 PST
Sketch: $10
Clean lineart: +$5
Flats: +$5
Shading: +$5-$10

Prices are in Australian now, just to be generous to all you yanks.

I prefer payments via paypal.

Tell me what you think.

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/21353706/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/21353706/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:15:03 PST
]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/21134194/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/21134194/ Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:36:34 PDT
All my works are done in photoshop with a wacom tablet. Occasionally I'll sketch something on paper and scan it but it doesn't occur often. I find myself to be a strong sketch and drawing artist.

I'd like to get a little extra cash to pay for a few things I want/need but because I don't have a job yet it's a little difficult to get.

Here is what I have in mind:

Sketch $10
Clean lineart: $15
Flats: +$5
Shading: +$5-$10

The price of the commission may vary depending on the amount of characters, complexity and detail of the picture but I doubt it will come to that too often.

All these prices are in American. It seems easier and it looks like what a lot of people are paying in anyway.

Goal: To buy Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Edit: I have and prefer paypal, I guess that would've been something important to mention earlier.

Edit2: I reduced the price of colouring, I've improved considerably over the past few weeks and have grown to love it.

If anyone has any suggestions (or negotiations ) for prices I'd be glad to hear them.

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/20849148/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/20849148/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:23:03 PDT
All my works are done in photoshop with a wacom tablet. Occasionally I'll sketch something on paper and scan it but it doesn't occur often. I find myself to be a strong sketch and drawing artist.

I'd like to get a little extra cash to pay for a few things I want/need but because I don't have a job yet it's a little difficult to get.

Here is what I have in mind:

Sketch $10 (simple overall sketch, cleaned up to look decent. The best example would be something like this: [link] minus the words of humour... unless you're into that sort of thing)
Clean lineart: $15 (like the sketch but much cleaner and crisper. Something like this: [link] )
Flats: +$5 (This is an additional layer of flat colours without shading applied to either a sketch or the clean version lineart, no shading)
Shading: +$15 (I hate shading. The extra cost is to provide me an incentive to do it or to discourage you from asking for it. It'd end up something like this [link])

The price of the commission may vary depending on the amount of characters, complexity and detail of the picture but I doubt it will come to that too often.

All these prices are in American. It seems easier and it looks like what a lot of people are paying in anyway.

Goal: To buy Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Edit: I have and prefer paypal, I guess that would've been something important to mention earlier.

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/20397032/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/20397032/ Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:46:13 PDT [link] Yes, she did colour this one before me. Yes I did reference off it for my colour version. Yes she did hers in like a tenth of the time I did my one.

That's about it really XD

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/20223280/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/20223280/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:43:00 PDT
Big, red, juicy. NOM NOM OM OM NOM.

Also filled with DELICIOUS doctor repellent.

I found out what's been bugging me (well, one of the many... MANY... MAAAAAAANY things on the long list of things that bug me and I don't know about) and it's colouring. Colouring that bunny pic was like grabbing a knife, reaching down my throat and severing my entrails from the inside.

On the upside I find drawing/sketching/inking to be highly relaxing and filled with rewards.

Monotone rewards.

I think I have issues.

Like a comic. IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.

Cause both have issues.

You know.

...

*cough*

Hey look! Something that's distracting and worth turning around for!

*end journal*

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/19514835/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/19514835/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:13:16 PDT
It's not that I'm being dramatic, its just that I have noticed a pattern when it comes to my submissions to dA lately. That is to say there have been no submissions at all. I have nothing to draw for here.

Also the amount of comments I've received has been next to nil for a very long time. Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful for those that pay attention and do comment occasionally, but If I receive no input concerning my art then I can't really see any reason to draw.

There is also the pressing and nagging feeling that no one is typing any comments because their hands are preoccupied.

If you're offended by that sentence then that was a joke. If you weren't then take it as you will. If you think I'm being a smart-alec by specifically writing this paragraph in reference to that particular sentence then pretend it's a more elaborate joke than previously stated.

I'm leaving it at that for now as there's little else for me to say.

It comes out better summarised as "I used to draw here, now I don't."

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/19426251/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/19426251/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:56:14 PDT
I have a bit more time now. Also a lot less stress thanks to the support of friends and comedy (laughing helps oh so much).

June was not a fun month. Things seem to be getting better, even though half of July has already disappeared in the blink of an eye, but I'm over it.

I would still love to hear any suggestions or ideas anyone has to give. It's not so much that I do requests (I don't think I'm that good to draw on demand) but sometimes I get inspiration from an idea or I just draw the idea itself because it just sounds good when I hear it.

It's also good to hear from bondage fans to see their take on the subject.

Also, as a rule of thumb (what the hell does that mean anyway?) if you're going to be rude to me or about me doing a request I'm probably going to hate you. Oh and not draw anything you request/suggest/complain about.

Hopefully July into August will be a fun few weeks.

Ciao,

-raleen

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/16005392/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/16005392/ Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:58:09 PST
You see, I am a lazy person.

Well that and it's just SO FREAKING MANY >_>

So yeah, thanks, yo.

I'm also thinking of opening up for commissions just to have a few extra bucks lying around for video games. Obviously the commissions will take higher priority than requests and as such will be done quicker and better.

I'm not sure how I'd handle taking commissions though.

Any suggestions for any pics you have on your mind are still welcome.

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/15654477/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/15654477/ Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:47:06 PST
I'm in the mood to draw, I just have nothing on my mind and I have time to do it.

I can sleep in oh so tantilisingly soon.

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/14994918/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/14994918/ Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:59:36 PDT
I've been thinking hard on what piece to do next. I've been playing with either redoing the Zelda pic (still not happy with it), starting something completely new or do some fanart of something.

Any suggestions would be cool.

But yeah, again: I'm a bit busy right now XD

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/14810465/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/14810465/ Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:56:38 PDT
More poetically:

What they thought I did was DiD,
What I say I did was what they thought I didn't do.
DiD I did not, but bondage I did do,
As nothing is further from the truth
as saying DiD is what I do as true

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/13869170/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/13869170/ Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:28:13 PDT
Anyway, requests are a no-no. Or if you do request don't expect me to be quick about it (I'm taking a long enough time as it is with the ones I have).

Either way, be friendly, chat or say something witty. That always works.

-raleen

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/12776224/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/12776224/ Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:59:51 PDT
I know I'd get an incentive to draw more if I had a few ideas (and people to draw for).

As of now feel free to request stuff. Note me with an idea and I'll see if I can do it.

Of course I wouldn't mind being payed to draw for others... but I feel I have to prove my worth first before even considering commissions.

But then if you feel the need to pay me, I'm not going to argue

On that note I wouldn't mind advice on how I would approach doing commissions, but for the moment I'll leave that be.

I'll pay attention to this gallery as I usually do (about once or twice a week if not less) so don't feel bad if I don't respond swiftly. If this actually picks up I'll then have a reason to be here more often.

Get the ball rolling, so to speak.

I'm not going to state my reasons why I'm doing this, I just feel the need. Think of this as an "eventuality" for me.

Thanks at least for taking the time to read.

]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/10047729/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/10047729/ Tue, 12 Sep 2006 07:55:22 PDT
the irony being that if I did more drawings there might be a greater interest in my gallery...

c'est la vie *shrug* ]]> ~raleen http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/9097531/ http://raleen.deviantart.com/journal/9097531/ Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:30:01 PDT
Muchos gracias.

On another note hello! I'm definately not new to deviantart but this gallery is. I wanted to keep these pictures separate from my more "kiddy friendly" pictures. I'm not going to connect the two galleries and even if you do find my first gallery you'll never see it mentioned. Yes, someone does think of the children.

In short: Wooho. New gallery. Thanks again Kansheera. ]]> ~raleen