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How Designers Can Save The World

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/23387528/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/23387528/ Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:27:08 PST
But all conventions are NOT THE SAME! So, for those of you who have attended one or the other (but not both), let me point out some difference that you should be aware of (and that I noticed):

1) At Comic-Con, I didn't see that many costumed citizens or masked crusaders. While Otakon (as well as pretty much every other "Anime-Con") is known of its cosplayers, and a great abundance of them, the closest thing I saw to cosplaying most of the time was people wearing their favorite comic-influenced t-shirts or backpacks.Of course, there were some people dressed up... and if you're going to be in costume, people, at least put some effort into it (and find the right style that fits your body type, PLEASE, it's hard to crane my neck that far not to look at you)!

2)Comic-Con attendees are not very fond of Anime fans...they WILL yell at you and poke fun at you if you attend as a character from Bleach, Dragon Ball or any other popularly-known Anime...with the exception of Avatar, they like that one? But don't fear! There were plenty of panels and tables at Comic-Con for Anime fans to gather, which you don't see any American-based comic panels or tables at all at Otakon (I haven't found one yet, at least). In any case, don't go to Comic-Con looking for Anime, and visa-versa...it's just weird.

3)The artist-alley and seller's alley are conjoined at Comic-Con, making it easy and convenient to move from comic books and memorabilia to the actually artists that created them! I got a ton of signature from all different artists, writers and inkers for some of my favorite comics. At Otakon, it's very rare you find the artist attending to get a signature...in fact, most of the artists in attendance are amateurs either selling their Anime-based art or are webcomic artists looking to expand their fan base. I guarantee, you're going to be spending most of your time and money buying Anime goodies anyway, so Artist's Alley? Where's that?

4) All "fan-boys" are the same...and you can't escape them!

5) All Cons are packed: Be prepared to walk, push, shove, bite, snarl and eat your way through the crowd to get to what you want! These places are not for the faint of heart...one of my friends was verbally attacked by a "fan-girl" after he called her favorite male character, basically, a 'murder and a coward'. It took everything we had to pry her from him as she tried to convince him otherwise...

True Story.

6) Bring food and snacks...Cons are notorious for ripping people off in terms of food and beverage costs, and this goes for all cons.

For any one else who can find differences and similarities, I invite them to comment. I'm sure I've forgotten a lot which I will remember later.


I'm not being biased, as I enjoy both Otakon and Comic-Con. I believe both events hold a little something for everyone, depending on what you're into and what you're looking for. Over-time, my preference and style as an artist has changed, so I'm not exactly sure where I fit at this point. In any case, I HIGHLY recommend going to Comic-Con (as I will be going again next year)...and I'll see you at Otakon this year.

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/21835684/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/21835684/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:34:55 PST and . I just received my Secret Santa, and although I can give NO DETAILS (duh, that's why it's "secret") I'm quite excited about doing this.

In fact, I'm actually quite honored to be invited. I'm also extremely excited to see what I get in return! I'm pleased to know quite a few really excellent artists and I know that they're probably participating, so I can't wait to see all the wonderful work they're going to do.

On a different note, not quite sure if the holiday mood has hit me yet. It just doesn't feel like Christmas (cause that's what I celebrate) is just around the corner...

To top that off, I haven't done any shopping yet! Which is probably not a good thing.

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/20527748/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/20527748/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:11:58 PDT
I do, however, want to thank, from the bottom of my heart, my best bud who was kind enough to write about my situation and really care. You should all check out her photographs - they're absolutely beautiful!

That's all for now. Chao!

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/20058695/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/20058695/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:44:17 PDT
In fact, it downright sucks.

So my car was stolen from the parking lot of where I work. Luckily, it was recovered only a few hours later after it ran out of gas and was dumped nearby. Unluckily, my radio/CD player and IPOD are now gone, along with my gym bag, and the ignition is broken.

So yeah...really can't afford to replace all that.

In any case, I'm looking to see if anyone would like commissions at this point. I'll have to charge a small fee because, well, I'd like to get AT LEAST a new IPOD. If anyone would like a commissioned piece by me (I'll do anything except Yaoi or Yuri...literally) please feel free to contact me Via notes or e-mail me at troubledforwords2008@gmail.com.

Thanks a bunch!

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/19489098/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/19489098/ Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:01:05 PDT
I am uber excited this year, as I am every year I have gone to Otakon. Truth be told, I end up not going for all the delicious anime goodies and plushies...I always end up finding myself in Artist Alley with the under appreciated (and sometimes OVER appreciated) amateur artists who come to share and sell their work. Often I have found better posters, stickers and all-around awesome stuff more unique and special then anything I could buy anywhere else.

So if your heading to Otakon this year, don't forget to take a stop at Artist Alley...I know you won't be disappointed. And hey, I may even see you there walking around with my fangirl smile

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/18115008/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/18115008/ Thu, 01 May 2008 09:43:05 PDT
Hurray...

So Tomorrow is my Senior Graphic Designers Portfolio Review. This would be why I've been MIA for a while in terms of submissions. ALL MY TIME has been devoted to this show. It is a culmination of all the work I've done over the past four years, and I'm hoping art directors come and take a look at my artwork and projects (so I can get a freak'n job!).

I'll probably post pictures and artwork once the show is done. But until then...

Please wish me luck!

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Want to see what my portfolio looks like? Check out my website:
[link]

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/16399541/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/16399541/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:27:21 PST to do this Journal Posting thingy:

The rules:

1. Post all the rules.
2. Every person who was tagged must write 8 things about yourself.
3. You must write all these things on your journal.
4. After it, tag 8 persons/friends.
5. Finally, go to their galleries and tell them about it.


1.) I'm not positive if I can cook or not. I've never really been given the opportunity to try, and I'm pretty lazy.

2.) I think I'm secretly in love with Raphael from TMNT...

3.) I always carry a pencil with me, where ever i go. The exacto blade is also a secondary thing I carry with me most of the time. I've gotten caught at the airport for accidentally bringing that along (i forgot it was in my bag).

4.) I'm a full time college student with two side jobs. I always say I'm too busy...and usually am. My friends say I should stop "having a life".

5.) My arms are double jointed, which means i can twist my elbows inside out and flip my hands front and back. Most people can do this, but it hurts them. I don't feel any pain, and it freaks people out!

6.) Most of the time I can't speak properly, because I'm thinking too fast for my mouth to catch up. It's pretty annoying for me, yet entertaining for everyone else.

7.) I went into Graphic Design for the job and because I love art, but I've always really wanted to be an animator. That's why I do comic work on the side.

8.) The only two shows I will watch religiously are House and Psych (they are awesome!)

That was really hard to do! Um, I'll tag 6 people (so sue me!), but they've probably already done this:








]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/16014818/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/16014818/ Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:22:09 PST I've submitted several deviations in celebration...

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/15432652/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/15432652/ Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:31:48 PST
]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/14946550/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/14946550/ Sat, 06 Oct 2007 20:14:52 PDT
"There are no stupid questions, just stupid people."

"It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird."

"You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is 'never try'." -Homer Simpson

"Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you're up to."

"If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving isn't for you."

"Yes, madam, I am drunk. But in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly." - Winston Churchill

"What the world really needs is more love and less paper work." - Pearl Bailey

"I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." - Mark Twain

"I didn't say it was your fault. I said I was going to blame it on you."

"Age is a number and mine is unlisted."

“I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.”- Oscar Wilde

“I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.” - Robert McCloskey

"People always ask me 'Were you funny as a child?' Well, I was an accountant." - Ellen DeGeneres

“You grow up the day you have your first real laugh -- at yourself.” - Ethel Barrymore



Okay, I'm done. No one ever really reads this thing anyway...do they?

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/14361790/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/14361790/ Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:47:09 PDT
In other words, this is an awsome break and a chance for me to do something else. And I LOVE it.

Wish I had more to say, but that's about it.

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/13849239/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/13849239/ Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:40:05 PDT
Baltimore kicks ass...

Anime kicks ass...

Plushies kick ass...

OTAKON 2007 was awsome.

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/13130179/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/13130179/ Mon, 28 May 2007 19:45:47 PDT
Yes, and I mean you too. I see you there, hiding in the corner. Come out of there and damn it, say something!

Artists like comments. We do. They are the breakfast, lunch and dinner in a starving artist's world. For all the work we put into presenting our pieces of artwork, the least we could do is help one another out by dropping comments and exchanging ideas. I can't say that I'm not being a little hypocritical here, but damn it, I'm trying my best to be more involved. So there! At least I'm trying.

So drop me a line, a message, a piece of bait...anything you want to call it, let me know how I'm doing. I'll be sure to return the favor.

Remember...if you like it, LEAVE COMMENTS!

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/12822115/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/12822115/ Wed, 02 May 2007 22:16:32 PDT
Dive in, the world can leave you breathless:

[link]

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/11641725/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/11641725/ Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:26:23 PST
Actually, I really do enjoy the turnout. The Mototrcycle piece is the first one I did, and even though it took me twice as long, the result is fantastic. A little more practice and I think I might get the hang of theis after all.

Well...what the hell...let's give it a shot...

<3 Peace

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/11641723/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/11641723/ Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:26:06 PST
Actually, I really do enjoy the turnout. The Mototrcycle piece is the first one I did, and even though it took me twice as long, the result is fantastic. A little more practice and I think I might get the hang of theis after all.

Well...what the hell...let's give it a shot...

<3 Peace

]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/9973474/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/9973474/ Tue, 05 Sep 2006 06:09:46 PDT
Well, seems like I'm back! I've got a better operating system and mucho, mucho artwork just lying around ready to be posted. It's been a little more than a year and half and I think I'm ready to post stuff again...that is, if Deviant Art is ready for me!

Stay tuned, my comic is coming as well (and I'm so excited!)

And again, if you keep the comments coming, I'll keep the artwork coming!
Feedback is the best nutrition for any artist.



Peace ]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/5027231/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/5027231/ Thu, 07 Apr 2005 16:37:12 PDT I'm working on two seperate comics right now, and everything has gone crazy! especially the weather! ]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/4578050/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/4578050/ Mon, 14 Feb 2005 09:30:05 PST .
But I am back and I'm glad that I settled everything that I needed to personally and now I can get back to making more lovely art. THanks for the comments everyone, and if you keep them coming, I'll keep the art coming.... ]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/4359303/ http://sxilverdragonclaws.deviantart.com/journal/4359303/ Wed, 19 Jan 2005 10:43:21 PST I have so mucvh work I still want to put up, but I can't cause I can't get my artwork from my sketchbook to my computer. If I only could stuff it through the little slot and then 'ping' there it is right there on my screen, ready to go! If only it was that easy...
Everyone come see my work and tell me what you think!! PLEASE! ]]> ~sxilverdragonclaws