http://browse.deviantart.com/journals/?order=5&q=by%3Ashadowsmyst deviantART RSS for in:journals sort:time by:shadowsmyst en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Sat, 18 May 2013 04:41:55 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Stuff-and-things-367983135 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Stuff-and-things-367983135 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:54:52 PDT Stuff and things nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
New Shifters page is up, if you haven't seen it, its here: (http://www.shiftersonline.com)

Just so you all know, got some events coming up where you'll be able to find the evil space cats, Myself and Che, selling our arts and doing sketches and such. If you are in and about Vancouver for one of these events, do come see us!

Vancouver Comic Arts Festival
May 25-26, 2013
RoundHouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
http://www.vancaf.com/

Anime Evolution
June 28-30
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
http://www.animeevolution.com

There will be more too, and I'll post them as they are ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Vancoufur-this-weekend-356752338 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Vancoufur-this-weekend-356752338 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:24:47 PST Vancoufur this weekend nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
We'll have some cool deals at the table so if you are going, come and say hi! Also, we are both submitting work to the artshow! Both Che and have been working hard, So come and check all of our cool new stuff. We'll also be doing badge and other commissions at the table, but spaces are limited!

Hopefully see at least one or two of you all there! ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Livestreaming-for-a-few-hours-355735269 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Livestreaming-for-a-few-hours-355735269 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:43:21 PST Livestreaming for a few hours nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
http://www.livestream.com/smdrawings ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Streaming-Shifters-Jan-28th-351226688 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Streaming-Shifters-Jan-28th-351226688 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:43:00 PST Streaming Shifters - Jan 28th nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
http://www.livestream.com/smdrawings ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Shifters-has-resumed-347727137 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Shifters-has-resumed-347727137 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:25:29 PST Shifters has resumed! nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
The newest page is up over at the main site here: http://www.shiftersonline.com.

Thank you so much to everyone who helped!

I've got a lot of resolutions I've made for myself, or at least put in the category of "really want to get this shit done." Its pretty long, but I've got to pull myself up by the bootstraps and just ''geter done' as the rednecks say. I'm going to try hard! Hopefully this will result in some more general art eventually returning to grace my galleries. I've been pretty blocked up because of so many 'I have to' o ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Cos-amp-Effect-this-weekend-322660093 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Cos-amp-Effect-this-weekend-322660093 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:40:43 PDT Cos & Effect this weekend nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
I would really appreciate it if people took the time to do the poll on the website and provide some feedback on the options they picked either in the comments on the website or in the forums. It is very much appreciated.

That being said, Cos & effect is on this weekend at UBC in beautiful Vancouver, BC, Canada, and is an amazing convention. Please, if you are going to be ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Late-streaming-Aug-14-15-321258637 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Late-streaming-Aug-14-15-321258637 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:35:57 PDT Late streaming Aug 14/15 nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
http://www.livestream.com/smdrawings

Come gawk. ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Cos-amp-Effect-Aug-24-26-320154991 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Cos-amp-Effect-Aug-24-26-320154991 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:08:32 PDT Cos & Effect! Aug 24-26 nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
It takes place at UBC (University of British Columbia) in Vancouver, BC from August 24-26 and last year it was FUCKING AMAZING.

I'm going to be there in the Artists' Alley again this year, and I hope that I'll get to see some of you deviants there. Please stop by my table and say "Hi"!

If there is anything you guys would like to see me selling there (or in general, i'm not picky) please leave a comment and let me k ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Streaming-Drawing-comics-for-a-bit-318625149 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Streaming-Drawing-comics-for-a-bit-318625149 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:51:05 PDT Streaming Drawing comics for a bit nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
http://www.livestream.com/smdrawings ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Streaming-comics-Late-night-Livestream-315188910 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Streaming-comics-Late-night-Livestream-315188910 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:51:10 PDT Streaming comics - Late night Livestream nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
Live drawing Shifters.

http://www.livestream.com/smdrawings

Come gawk. ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Livestreaming-Bloodbath-314165415 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Livestreaming-Bloodbath-314165415 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 22:27:35 PDT Livestreaming - Bloodbath nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
http://www.livestream.com/smdrawings ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Streaming-Comics-July-09-313734101 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Streaming-Comics-July-09-313734101 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:24:29 PDT Streaming Comics - July 09 nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
http://www.livestream.com/smdrawings

Come watch. ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Comic-Livestream-June-25-310740674 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Comic-Livestream-June-25-310740674 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:34:26 PDT Comic Livestream - June 25 nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
http://www.livestream.com/smdrawings

Come and gawk. ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Late-night-Streaming-June-20-309698273 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Late-night-Streaming-June-20-309698273 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:41:45 PDT Late night Streaming - June 20 nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Livestreaming-June-18-309276440 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Livestreaming-June-18-309276440 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:28:50 PDT Livestreaming! - June 18 nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
be streaming for a few hours. ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Livestreaming-Shifters-June-13-308260498 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Livestreaming-Shifters-June-13-308260498 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:28:36 PDT Livestreaming Shifters - June 13 nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Streaming-live-June-11-307866771 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Streaming-live-June-11-307866771 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:52:40 PDT Streaming live! - June 11 nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
Come watch!

http://www.livestream.com/smdrawings ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Streaming-Shifters-May-23-304028047 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Streaming-Shifters-May-23-304028047 Wed, 23 May 2012 22:26:19 PDT Streaming Shifters (May 23) nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
http://www.livestream.com/smdrawings ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Vancouver-Comic-Arts-Festival-this-weekend-303853375 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Vancouver-Comic-Arts-Festival-this-weekend-303853375 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:32:01 PDT Vancouver Comic Arts Festival this weekend! nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
I will be there at table 44 selling my wares, doing sketches and all that jazz! If you happen to be in and about Vancouver this weekend, do check it out! ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Streaming-Shifters-drawing-may-21-303654140 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Streaming-Shifters-drawing-may-21-303654140 Mon, 21 May 2012 22:52:52 PDT Streaming Shifters drawing (may 21) nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
http://www.livestream.com/smdrawings ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/I-for-one-welcome-our-feline-overlords-293440777 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/I-for-one-welcome-our-feline-overlords-293440777 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:22:16 PDT I for one welcome our feline overlords... nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
You will find cat hair in every orifice, in every corner, in ever crack no matter how minute. You will step in a slimy hairball in your last pair of socks at 7:53 am before work. You will scream and flip out when they've chewed through an iPod cord, or hidden the top to one of your flashdrives. You will serve as a bed and battle mat at 4am.  They will try to gas you with emanations, not always from the litterbox. They will be under foot, persistently meowing for no good reason regardless if there is food in the dish. They will barf on the couch and you will sit in it. They will destroy every nice ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Vancoufur-and-a-Question-287864890 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Vancoufur-and-a-Question-287864890 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:35:56 PST Vancoufur and a Question nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
If you are going to it, make sure you stop by the Evil Space Cat table in the vendors room! Mysti and I will both be there. :)

The question I have to ask, is kind of related to a musing I had the other day while searching in google and pondering on how the internet has changed and still is changing.

In the past when I wanted to find new webcomics, I could go to link lists of comics I like and their link pages were large and diverse, usually leading to some kind of new discovery. And then the ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Moving-along-Conventions-281651753 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Moving-along-Conventions-281651753 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:17:14 PST Moving along...Conventions! nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2012-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
If you happen to live in BC, or nearby (such as in Seattle, WA, or even Alberta), this is going to be a bumper year in Vancouver for conventions of all sorts. Many new conventions are springing up, and many that were new last year are going into their second year.

I'm going to be at some of them, and others I just can't afford yet, but I want to put the word out there all the same.

NEW CONS
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FAN EXPO VANCOUVER
New this year to Vancouver, BC is Fan Expo west (http://www.fanexpovancouver.com/)! Yes, that would ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Merry-Christmas-and-Happy-Holidays-275707916 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Merry-Christmas-and-Happy-Holidays-275707916 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:08:29 PST Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays/whatever-you-celebrate to everyone. ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Anyone-else-got-a-half-table-at-vancaf-272965020 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Anyone-else-got-a-half-table-at-vancaf-272965020 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:50:23 PST Anyone else got a half table at vancaf? nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
So if you are seeing this, and find yourself in a similar position and think our stuff would go well together, let me know re ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Shifters-Rewards-Store-ideas-needed-269517459 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Shifters-Rewards-Store-ideas-needed-269517459 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:09:18 PST Shifters Rewards Store ideas needed nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
What good are coins? Well I'm glad you asked. Coins behave as a sort of currency on the site, allowing you to purchase digital goods you would otherwise have to pay cash for. There's more options coming, such as using them towards donation goals, but those are still being worked on. (Like I said, this is a Beta)

So its basically a rewards progra ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Pros-Cons-Meme-258083260 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Pros-Cons-Meme-258083260 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:16:11 PDT Pros/Cons Meme nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
But I have to admit, I'm curious as to what you lovely watchers think.
Just copy and reply in the comments.

PROS
01. I like when you draw: ___.
02. I wish you drew more: ___.
03. I wish you drew more fanart of: ___.
04. I wish you drew more original art of: ___.
05. I wish you drew a comic or4koma of/about: ___.
06. I wish you made a tutorial about: ___.
07. My favorite part of your work is: ___.

CONS
08. I dislike when you draw: ___.
09. I wish you drew less: ___.
10. My least favorite part of your work is: ___.

OTHER
11. If I ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/New-Shifters-Chapter-begins-258074309 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/New-Shifters-Chapter-begins-258074309 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:12:21 PDT New Shifters Chapter begins... nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
Although I'd like to think that its dramatically improved.

This time around there will be a lot less fast forwarding and a lot more context and backstory in the chapter so things make sense. You can also expect some epic fight scenes and transformations. Huzzah.

:iconmad-cheshire: and I will be at Vcon ( http://www.vcon.ca ) at the end of the month (Sept 30-Oct 2), a 3 day sci-fi & fantasy convention in Vancouver in the AA. If you happen to ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/what-would-you-do-for-more-Shifters-254507397 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/what-would-you-do-for-more-Shifters-254507397 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:24:09 PDT what would you do for more Shifters? nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
"Will Shifters ever update more than once a week."

Right now, it can only be produced once a week for a couple of reasons. One is that I have to work on other, paying projects (design freelance, commissions, teaching classes, working at work.. you know) to pay my bills, so I can't spare a lot of extra time to draw more Shifters comics. I don't make any significant money on Shifters, yet. The shirts were a first step, but so far, the sales have been very slow.

:iconmad-cheshire:, our fab colorist, is doing the coloring for free, but she is a freelance artist. Meaning that she ne ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Thoughts-comments-T-shirts-251061685 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Thoughts-comments-T-shirts-251061685 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:21:00 PDT Thoughts, comments, T-shirts? nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
Seriously, its very cool. But here's my problem. I need to get these shirts done and printed by friday next week. Okay, so I find a shirt shop that does direct to garment printing. Sweet. Good price too! But here's the dilemma.

They can't print direct to garment on dark colors. They don't have 'white' ink.

This poses a serious problem. It means I'm limited to very light colors or white.

Seriously, does anyone wear white shirts these days?

I'm only doing a small run, like 10-15 shirts, various sizes (please see poll to help me decide how much of each I should get...) but I' ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/And-so-things-go-on-244622945 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/And-so-things-go-on-244622945 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:05:36 PDT And so things go on nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
I did get to meet some fab people and gave out a lot of business cards though. Not sure what will come ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Minicomi-is-tomorrow-244087596 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Minicomi-is-tomorrow-244087596 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:49:13 PDT Minicomi is tomorrow! nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
If you are in the Lower Mainland of BC, or Vancouver BC you should you should come and check Minicomi :iconout! Free Admission! Door Prizes! Concert! And more artists than you can shake a stick at!

Here's a map of the floor. (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W7HB2JEaJWU/ThEwdvwjhPI/AAAAAAAAABE/SxQphNuHyPE/s640/Visio-ballroom+55+trade+show.jpg) I'm at table F2.

I will have my Brymstone comics (And BOY are they pretty!), Prints, Original Art Cards, buttons, hand made jewelry, and my own stellar skills on hand fo ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Livestreamin-now-Shifters-227409898 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Livestreamin-now-Shifters-227409898 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:54:25 PDT Livestreamin now - Shifters nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
http://www.livestream.com/smdrawings

Come on down. ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/A-curious-case-for-fan-art-in-artistic-success-216672171 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/A-curious-case-for-fan-art-in-artistic-success-216672171 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:09:03 PDT A curious case for fan art in artistic success. nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
This is a rambling musing, but bear with me here.

Fan art is a topic with which I've struggled for a long time. As an artist, I've always heard and fully believed "Originality over fandom". I subscribed to this over many many years. However, in recent years, seeing certain things, I've come to question the evil of fanart and begun to see it in a strange, almost... necessary evil light. Let me explain.

In the beginning, when I was drawing, I often drew inspirations from things I already knew. Indeed when I was a wee artist, I would draw some of my favorite cartoon char ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Last-day-to-enter-215959722 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Last-day-to-enter-215959722 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:10:35 PDT Last day to enter! nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
http://forums.shiftersonline.com/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=317

Good luck to everyone who enters! ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Shifters-contest-closes-June-30-215273124 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Shifters-contest-closes-June-30-215273124 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:44:25 PDT Shifters contest closes June 30 nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
Remember, you only have to write or draw an idea for a costume for Ferrah and/or Kat to the costume party at the school! (there is no actual cosplay involved..) You can see the entries already made here: http://forums.shiftersonline.com/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=317

In other news, Shifters has updated reliably on Mondays for a month solid! This is like a new record for me. XD And I have to say, big props to :iconMad-Cheshire: for being an incredible color ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/llama-lanch-and-other-things-218061889 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/llama-lanch-and-other-things-218061889 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:53:49 PDT llama-lanch and other things nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
So, Shifters is now updating. I'm attempting to make Mondays the regular day. As such, there is an update today at www.shiftersonline.com. I had an update graphic, but forgot to upload it to DA last night. I will upload it later today, but this is a heads up if you actually read my journals.

I also recently just acquired a button maker! And I'm interested to know what sorts of things that you guys might want to buy on a button. I'll be putting a poll up, but if you want to comment here, feel free. ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/3-days-11-hours-and-a-new-contest-218341777 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/3-days-11-hours-and-a-new-contest-218341777 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:52:03 PDT 3 days, 11 hours... and a new contest nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
And in celebration of the launch a new contest for you all! Its time to GET CREATIVE beyoches.

ANNOUNCING....

The Ferrah & Kat costume contest!

Your Challenge: Draw or write up a concept for a costume for Ferrah or Kat at the Halloween party at the school (If you are an old shifters fan, you'll know about this!). The best costume will be used in the comic, and the contributing fan will get a prize!

The Prize: A cameo appearance in the party scene!

The contest will be judged by a panel of judges, including myself, one of our forum mods, the esteemed and twisted Gorble, and ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Shifters-in-T-5-days-and-other-news-218419476 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Shifters-in-T-5-days-and-other-news-218419476 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:52:07 PDT Shifters in T-5 days and other news nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
In other, more sad news, if you happen to k ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Shifters-Resumes-T-17-days-218691575 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Shifters-Resumes-T-17-days-218691575 Thu, 19 May 2011 11:23:19 PDT Shifters Resumes - T-17 days nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
So where am I on the launch? Well I've got 5 pages ready for coloring, but as the last journal states my colorist's computer kind of tanked and is in the shop for repairs. We'll see if she gets it back in time, but if not, everyone will be getting black and whites until she can catch up.

We are also getting a new Shifters contest ready, the prize being a cameo appearance in the upcoming pages of the comic! So crack your fingers or get your pencils ready and keep an eye on shiftersonline.com fo ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Emergency-Commissions-Posted-for-a-friend-219035697 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Emergency-Commissions-Posted-for-a-friend-219035697 Tue, 03 May 2011 21:52:59 PDT Emergency Commissions - Posted for a friend nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
http://mad-cheshire.deviantart.com/journal/40329636/

Mad Cheshire is helping with coloring the new Shifters pages. Without a computer, she's dead in the water. She also happens to be a pretty kickass artist, and you are getting one hell of a deal helping her out.

So if you can help out and want to get a really awesome piece of art and a great price, and you want to see Shifters restart ON TIME and in beautiful colour, Please consider commissioning her.

Thank you. ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Convention-Schedule-219212720 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Convention-Schedule-219212720 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:36:25 PDT Convention Schedule nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
I'll list them in order, please note all prices are in CAD.
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Minicomi
Website: http://minicomi.orangesanctuary.com/MiniComiInfo.html
Location: University of British Columbia Student Union Building, in Vancouver, BC
Convention Description: A one day manga/comic/stuff market based on the ones they have in japan.
Date: Saturday, July 23rd
Admission: FREE to the public! (that's right folks! No charge for entry!)

NOTE TO OTHER BC/Vancouver ARTISTS! - Minicomi still has 5.5 ta ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Moved-the-stream-streaming-now-219316945 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Moved-the-stream-streaming-now-219316945 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 11:59:53 PDT Moved the stream - streaming now nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
You can now find me streaming here for today.
http://www.livestream.com/smdrawings

I'm streaming now for a few hours. Watch as I fail all over with Sai, since I've never used it before! Experimentation. Ooo fun. ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Ustream-schedule-for-this-week-219400277 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Ustream-schedule-for-this-week-219400277 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:45:01 PDT Ustream schedule for this week nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
Most of the time I stream later in the evening, the reason being I work a day job and I don't get home until after 6pm PDT, then I gotta exercise, get cleaned up, cook dinner, and eat before I can settle into my stream. I thought perhaps if they were posted earlier than like RIGHT NOW, more people might see it and be interested in attending. I'm happy to talk about all sorts of topics, from Photoshop, to webcomics in general, to drawing tips, or reading out horrible HORRIBLE original roleplaying characters and random pictures from tumblr. I ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Ustreaming-April-13-219506021 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Ustreaming-April-13-219506021 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:07:25 PDT Ustreaming April 13 nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/shadowsmyst-is-drawing ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Ustreaming-Starts-now-219659587 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Ustreaming-Starts-now-219659587 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:42:19 PDT Ustreaming Starts now... nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
Gonna be inking Brymstone in Manga studio if you'd like to stop by and watch, ask questions, or otherwise check it out, that would be cool.

Cya there! ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Livestreaming-now-with-audio-banter-219988697 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Livestreaming-now-with-audio-banter-219988697 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:02:54 PDT Livestreaming - now with audio banter! nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
I'm bantering with an art friend (and circle member Mysti), so the stream is live, informative, and sometimes blunt as a hammer. Random convo and coloring Brymstone!

Come and enjoy! ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/quot-Creating-the-Circle-quot-Winners-announced-220199755 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/quot-Creating-the-Circle-quot-Winners-announced-220199755 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:12:51 PDT "Creating the Circle" Winners announced nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst http://shiftersonline.com/

The winners have (or should have) already been notified. If your name is on the list, and you didn't get a mail, check the spam folder of your email and add the message board email to your safe list.

Winners have till March 20th to claim their seat, otherwise it is forfeit. Part of the deal was that you had to be an active member of the circle.

Now that this contest is concluded, its time to make some magic happen. Keep an eye out for more contests, teaser art, and updates leading up to the Shifters relaunch! ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Live-Streaming-March-15-220209493 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Live-Streaming-March-15-220209493 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:35:50 PDT Live Streaming March 15 nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
Anyway, Ustreaming here for a while if you want to check it out. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/shadowsmyst-is-drawing

Doing comics n stuff. ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Last-DAY-TO-ENTER-THE-CONTEST-220338716 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Last-DAY-TO-ENTER-THE-CONTEST-220338716 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:50:05 PST Last DAY TO ENTER THE CONTEST! nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
What is the contest?
This contest is to select 12 people to become my personal cheering/motivation/and help squad as Shifters ramps up to a return to life. Anyone is eligible to enter, as long as they follow the instructions listed here: http://forums.shiftersonline.com/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=240

What do you get?
If you are chosen as a circle member, you get to be a Shifters insider, giving you:
Exclusive access to me (like chat and special live ustreams and such), behind the scenes and early access to the ne ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Shifters-contest-Reminder-220431307 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Shifters-contest-Reminder-220431307 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:49:42 PST Shifters contest Reminder nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
I also notice that some people seem to think I'm looking for particular skills, I'm not, but I want to know what sort of skills you can bring to the table, ie: what you are good at. So when you post your entry, don't feel you have to be lik ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Ustreaming-Live-Feb-22-220740296 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Ustreaming-Live-Feb-22-220740296 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:21:28 PST Ustreaming Live Feb 22 nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/shadowsmyst-is-drawing

Come and chat n stuff. Ask me questions, ask me to sing, whatever comes to mind. ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Shifters-Fans-Here-is-The-Plan-220902917 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Shifters-Fans-Here-is-The-Plan-220902917 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:35:49 PST Shifters Fans: Here is 'The Plan' nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
June 6, 2011

That being said, I'm running a contest to find 12 lucky people who will help me do this. You see, I've taken a lot of shit for Shifters over the years, and I need positive people with positive energy to erase that and help keep me motivated. I need people who like talking about Shifters, and who are excited about Shifters to keep me excited. An excited me makes art! A meh or uninspired me does not. So I'm creating a 'circle' of the most amazing Shifters fans to help with the task. These people will also provide feedb ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Ustreaming-Live-Feb-13-221006175 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Ustreaming-Live-Feb-13-221006175 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 17:06:17 PST Ustreaming Live - Feb 13 nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
But I'm baaaack.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/shadowsmyst-is-drawing

Come and watch, chat, etc. Maybe I'll even sing for ya'll if you want to hear what my vocal teacher has be working on. XD ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Hello-2011-good-riddance-2010-221982459 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Hello-2011-good-riddance-2010-221982459 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:14:44 PST Hello 2011! good riddance 2010. nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2011-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
I know I'm more than happy to see 2010 behind me. It was an honestly craptastic year for me. From my relationship woes in the beginning of the year, to money troubles around the middle, to the sickness that plagued me hard core up until the end until I had the problem (a 17cm.. yes centimeter.. benign tumor) removed just before xmas, 2010 was full of a lot of hardship for me.

I'm honestly hoping, moving forward into 2011, that things will be better. I've resolved to focus more, choosing only a couple of things to focus on this year, rather than the many many projects I normally have on the go. One of those ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Merry-Christmas-222235666 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Merry-Christmas-222235666 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:30:32 PST Merry Christmas! nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
I would post a xmas picture, but I've been pretty sore and tired recovering from my surgery. It went well although it ended up being more invasive than originally planned because it turned out that the thing they were removing was larger than expected and they couldn't do it laproscopically as planned so it ended up being abdominal surgery. Although it went extremely well, it does mean an extended recovery time (and a six inch scar...)

Although the plus side is that its all done now! and hopefully now I'll be much healthier once I'm all healed u ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Surgery-amp-webcomic-blogging-222998669 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Surgery-amp-webcomic-blogging-222998669 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:26:39 PST Surgery & webcomic blogging nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
Fortunately, finally, I have a surgery date to have the problem dealt with, and the date is soon, Dec 17. I'm hoping with this I will be feeling much better and it is my plan to resume my comics and other art projects in the new year.

I have been planning things out, doing my best to prepare to that end, to make it as easy as possible to resume th ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/New-Webcomic-Article-224261616 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/New-Webcomic-Article-224261616 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:25:35 PDT New Webcomic Article nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
Just put up a new article about getting readers for webcomics, based on my experiences up till now. You know, the webcomic scene has changed DRAMATICALLY since I started back in 1998. Man, I feel like a fogey.

Anyway, if you are an aspiring webcomic person, you might find a few nougats of information, and if you have more to contribute, please feel free to comment on the post.

The article: http://www.shadowsden.org/webcomics-building-readership/ ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/I-m-not-alive-I-m-just-undead-224736993 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/I-m-not-alive-I-m-just-undead-224736993 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:13 PDT I'm not alive, I'm just undead nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
I'm working on resurrecting myself though, but people really underestimate the amount of time it takes to recover from trauma. Especially when it happens to be yourself that has to do the recovering and changing. Lot of reading, a lot of soul searching, a lot of cleansing, and a lot, A LOT, of change. Changing is never easy, its hard to let old, comfy-yet-unhealthy habits go, and its a real trip to learn how dysfunctional your life and brain really is/was. Working on correcting that though ]]> http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Tutorial-226604008 http://shadowsmyst.deviantart.com/journal/Tutorial-226604008 Fri, 07 May 2010 12:35:17 PDT Tutorial? nonadult journals/personal shadowsmyst http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shadowsmyst.jpg Copyright 2010-2013 *shadowsmyst @shadowsmyst
So I figured I'd ask, you folk, what all kind of tutorial from me you'd find interesting or informative. Is there anything you guys would like to know? About webcomics? Drawing? Photoshop?

I'm looking for ideas so pitch me on what you'd like to see, and I'll pick one that is either a) popular/well liked/wanted, or b) is just awesomely cool.

Comment away! ]]>