InceptusNovus

I'll eventually delete this one. Or if a meandering admin comes by and wants to do that for me, that'd be cool too.

Here's the new account.

thepainteddog.deviantart.com/

Thanks guys. <3

Creating a new DA and it will be active in three days.

Hey everyone.

Before I get to the title subject, please take the time to read through.

Its been a long while since I've posted to deviantart, but I wanted to get back in touch with anyone still interested in following my work.

The past year I've figured out what it is I actually want to do with my life. I've always wanted to pursue something with the arts, but never knew which section of the industry I wanted to work in. After a long time of looking through old art and understanding that most of my work is narrative driven, I've decided I want to take a jump into the graphic novel and comic world.

Many of my illustrations have some sort of story behind them, or an entire universe that I've kept away from most of my viewers, for the simple reason, of I didn't know how to get it out to the world in a way that I felt was professional. Most of that thought train it nonsense of course. You just have to put work out if you're an artist.  I feel in the past year, not only have I understood movement, and perspective in a piece, but also lighting logic and digital manipulation.

I've learned that I'm never going to be as good as I want to be. But I can keep trying. I've learned deadlines. I've learned priority. I've learned how to become an artist. In the past week I've been fervently working on a Patreon account, and would like to share that with you here:

www.patreon.com/painteddog

The cool thing for now, is that anything I post, will be viewable by the public, without having to be a patreon member, or without having to donate. While I desperately need the money to get an apartment, an actual computer that I don't have to borrow,and a little stability in my life, I want my work to be accessible. Right now things are kind of topsy turvy, due to a recent move that's left me nearly penniless. I also have a lot of items in storage that are being held for me by a friend, but I would like the cash to be able to pay her for her generosity.


That being said, In the following week, I will also be working on a new deviantart. As long as the name isn't taken, I'd like to call it The Painted Dog, which I've been using as a logo and studio name. The work there will be used for a professional account, that links back to my patreon. Followers on deviantart will be privy to other perks not obtainable on Patreon. And vice verca.

Now to the topic at hand.

In order to be successfull with my crowdfunding, I must submit high quality work. But I also need followers.

If you go to the patreon account, and click Creator posts, you will see an (unfinished) but reference image of a creature I call a Sentinel. These are beings within my world that stick with their human counterparts since birth. They are summoned to our world to help us fight, but also have contracts that must be paid by humans in return for the Sentinel's power.

If you are interested in having one designed specifically for you, all you must do is advertise my Patreon either:

a. In your facebook for an entire day; without posting anything else to your wall.
b. In your deviantart journel.

The goal is to share my work with as many people as possible. Once you have done this, send me a screen cap of your advertisement, and I will get to working on your piece.

If you wanted to go a step further by:
a. Donating to my Patreon
b. Actively getting a friend to also advertise on their wall

You will get further incentives.

For those who donate, you will get a high resolution copy of your sentinel in a Reference sheet, along with their powers.
If you get a friend to advertise, they will receive a small sentinel of their own.


I've put it out there. Help me keep the fires lit friends.


<3

I am very tired.

People bore me. I'm not sure if I'm getting more anti-social as I get older, or if I've just been overstimulated by idiocy and arrogance. But I've found myself not caring anymore. I don't have the time. I'm not wasting it on petty bitches. I'm not wasting it making stupid people feel special. I've come to the conclusion that a lot of people are seriously blinded by their own flaws, and their inability to want to change makes me really sick.

How the hell can you be on your phone ALL the time?
How the hell can you find so much importance in Facebook?
Do you CONSTANTLY have to be barraged by noise and chatter? Do you know anything about stillness and quiet?

I'm tired of the social monkey games people play. Its cute that people don't think I don't notice these things. But I've had it all figured out since I was about nine. There's not much you can say or do that can fool me. Even if you think you're getting past. Even if you think you're oh so clever and manipulative. I know. I can smell it. I can smell lies.

Why has everyone I known settled for something easier, rather than rising to the challenge they originally set out on? Was it too hard for you? Poor baby.

Suck it up. None of us have it easy. I know when to quit, because quitting can be a sign of wisdom. Quitting prematurely is just pathetic.

Why do humans think they're special snowflakes? Maybe because they want to imagine they're cooler than they really are. You can become cool through hard work and determination. Just thinking and saying you are is sincerely laughable. The more you spout your mouth, the more insecure you look. You look so god damned insecure. I almost feel bad. Keep lying to yourself. Keeeeeeep lying.

I don't even have the vocabulary to express the hatred I feel right now.

I don't have the time, and I'm very tired.

I want to be a more active member because I love the community, but I've been so busy, that computer time is rarely on my agenda.

 

Actually my computer had finally crapped itself, and so I was without one for six months; which had its good and bad merits.  Bad because I was without digital art for so long and it just about nearly killed me. Good because I had to create art regardless of my lack of technology; so I went back to making traditional mediums. I fumbled around mostly with watercolors and inks. The traditional process has taught me a lot about my current state of being with art.

First off, I understood what it was that digital art programs like Photoshop and sai were trying to replicate; and understanding the traditional aspect let me understand how to use the digital tools more effectively.

Second I found a better style. Or more like my own style. I was happy with how my art came out (sometimes) but really was having an identity crisis. I knew what people liked and expected. I knew how to mimic other styles; but I never really allowed myself the freedom of just making something because I wanted to make it or because it was fun. After staying away from the computer, I was able to realize what types of art I found really inspiring; rather than jonesing after artists who were substantially better than myself.

 

I'm still not quite happy with where I'm at currently with my style. But its closer to something I'm proud to call mine. Once I get into a better habit of just making without thinking too much, I think I'll be on a better road.

 

For those who watch me, read my journals or comment on my art. Thanks. I'm sorry I'm not around more often to engage you in conversation; but I hope to change that. And you all know who you are.

 Lets keep the fires lit.