*** Journal ***

Well I've been out for a while since I'm not that in the mood for drawing lately, but I'll try to be back.

*** My Comics ***

Thanks the magic of devArt's updated Gallery info, you can now easily find and read older issues of the Lorelei comic! Just head over to my gallery and select the "Lorelei Comic" category... or just use this [link]

Here's a list of Cynder's Final Battle? parts so far:
Part 1 - [link] | Part 2 - [link] | Part 3 - [link]
Part 4 - [link] | Part 5 - [link] | Part 6 - [link]
Part 7 - [link] | Part 8 - [link] | Part 9 - [link]
Part 10 - [link] | Part 11 - [link] | Part 12 - [link]
Part 13 - [link]

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*daMEAT ~Spyro-Roleplay

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Coming up as of (1-29)
(weekly) Cynder's Final Battle - Part 14
some "more quality less quantity" pics

*** Journal ***

No good or bad news for now; so I'll take this time to say THANK YOU for checking out my art! It's always a great honor to be seen, even for a while.

*** My Comics ***

Thanks the magic of devArt's updated Gallery info, you can now easily find and read older issues of the Lorelei comic! Just head over to my gallery and select the "Lorelei Comic" category... or just use this [link]

Here's a list of Cynder's Final Battle? parts so far:
Part 1 - [link] | Part 2 - [link] | Part 3 - [link]
Part 4 - [link] | Part 5 - [link] | Part 6 - [link]
Part 7 - [link] | Part 8 - [link] | Part 9 - [link]
Part 10 - [link] | Part 11 - [link]

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*daMEAT ~Spyro-Roleplay

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*** country-mates: ***


*** friends: ***


*** I admire: ***

*** Tag Quiz ***

I got to tag me. Then she forced me to worship the acorn god. Ommm... yesh...

1. What is your name?
Mike. You can call me PSB, short for my dA name. Or even Kai, after my current fursona/character.

2. How old are you?
25

3. In one word, describe yourself.
Hasty

4. Imagine this: On Haloween, you see someone dressed as your favorite video game/anime/manga/cartoon character.
I'll take a picture of that guy/girl, then try to get to know them.

5. Imagine the situation above, except you see a character you hate from a video game/anime/manga/cartoon. What do you do?
I'll take a picture of that guy/girl, then ignore them.

6. Do you speak any other language somewhat fluently?
I'd like to learn better Chinese or Japanese. But no, only English and Filipino are my best languages.

7.Light, Dark, Twilight, Dawn, or none?
Light or Twilight. As long as there's enough light to draw.

8. Fire, Water, Earth, Air, or none?
Water. I've always been fascinated by the sea. Peace and tranquility. Omm... yessss...

9. What is your favorite color?
Green! Most shades of green, except bright green and blue-green shades. It has nothing to do with the forest, I swear! (See #8)

10. What color do you hate?
Red and Pink. They aren't the most refreshing colors to look at. MY EYES, THEY BURN!

11. Quiet or Loud?
Mostly quiet. But I can be the babbling tattletale who's full of gripes when provoked. Or when in disbelief. WHAT!? OMG!

12. Sane or Insane?
Insane. The crazy type. I mean fun type, yes.

13. Do you like any anime/manga? What's it called?
I rarely like much anime/manga. I started out drawing with Eto Rangers. Now, if you want to ask me what anime I like, it's Powerpuff Girls Z. WATCH IT! You're missing half your life if you don't. I don't see you watching Powerpuff Girls Z yet! Move it!

14. What band do you like/love?
The longest running J-Rock band ever invented... L'arc en Ciel FOREVER!!!

15. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, or none?
Autumn. I like rain. Rain is refreshing. When I'm not drenched that is. The best kind of rain is the small watery dandelion feathers that seem to splash everywhere. It's very refereshing but never gets clothes wet.

16. Do you like any books? What're they called?
I rarely read any books. But the most recent one I've read is the Tough Guide to Fantasyland by Diana Wynne Jones. Yeah, I dislike cliches, and try to avoid them unless there is no viable alternative. Heh heh heh. *steals plot ideas from Tough Guide*

17. Do you like participating in RPGs?
Quoting Terra: "I love role-playing. It helps enhance your grammar, spelling, creativity; I absolutely love it!!"
Exactly how I feel. ^^

18. Imagine this: You are a character in your favorite anime/manga/video game/cartoon. Are you a "good guy" or a "bad guy"?
As Ron Stoppable or Duo Maxwell, I'd most likely be a "good guy". But if I had superpowers in the real world, I don't think I'd be able to resist the temptation to get my way and get what I want. Mwahahaha, I'd be an evil cheesecake! I'd mow down anyone that crosses me with my powers-that-were-supposed-to-be-used-for-good!

19. What is your favorite type of music?
J-Pop/J-Rock. Hands down.
Well, for the most part I don't tend to prefer music from a band or so. I listen to a piece of music or whatsit, then if I like it, it goes into my playlist.

20. Do you think revenge is sweet?
I can't easily forget and forgive (in that order) depending on what happened (especially if it involves shame on myself). But I can ignore my enemies easily (without forgiving them, though).

21. Do you think you have a special talent?
My talent is music, though underdeveloped. I sing in public to improve my lungs and my confidence though. Drawing is far more fun, but takes a lot out of me. (yeah yeah I know, I should color my work...)

22. What is your opinion on yaoi?
Not interesting or interested. But other people can have their kicks if they want to. I don't mind. I'm straight, damn straight.

23. Have you ever had a crush on an anime/manga/video game/cartoon character?
I tend to like some of my characters or some cartoon characters. But it's probably just as far as admiration and not a crush.
But as for why most of my original character and fan art involve females, I guess that means something, doesn't it?

24. so i herd u liek piez
Nope, not at all. I like cake or donuts better. I don't hate pies though, pies can be refreshing to have once in a while. Unless it's apple pie, because I hate cinnamon with a passion. More than I hate warm colors. Wahahaha.

Well that's it for the quiz. I wonder whom I can tag?
(none yet, but cross yer fingers)

*** Journal ***

I've discovered something new, something so dumb and easy to think about that I could slap myself for not thinking about doing it for all these years:

Doubling over pencil lineart again and again to make it look thicker.

(old news, 11-12)

From now on I shall practice my more cartoony art style. What better to do that than by designing a new character!

I will be posting a lot less for the next few weeks. It's not only that I'm sketching pics that I can't display here, but also to polish/practice my new art style... and implement it for the new character and for all exsiting Lorelei characters.

Yours truly,
-psb

P.S. (this is the unimportant rambling/original character talk part)

Speaking of Lorelei, I'm not as interested in her and her story as I used to, but I can probably still make Chapter 5 to finish up her short story... or will it be the end? Anyway, I had realized some things about the plot that really needs to be modified.

First, the concept of The Curse will be eliminated from the story, because it's unnecessary. Also, Kai will cease to make an appearance in Lorelei anymore. All characters appearing as Curse Victims will be redesigned to be human.

Finally, Mimi is still needed in Lorelei's story so she'll remain, but she will also have a furry or avian version designed too, to remain as Kai's love interest. ^^

Summary: So if ever I get up to Chapter 6 of Lorelei, The Curse will be retconned from the story, and all characters are now human, even though Lorelei still suffers from chills and must still wear the thermal suit.

(end rambling)

**News**

I never miss Halloween. Well even if I don't go trick or treating, don't get into a costume, and don't even visit fallen relatives in a graveyard during All Saints' day... at least I have a Halloween-related pic every year.

This year, I present to you, Scared Children in a Dark Forest. I hope you like it!

Previous years' halloween specials:
2006 - Stitch and Angel in Dracula's Kiss [digital] [traditional]
2005 - Juniper Lee and Atomic Betty in Halloween Switcheroo [link]

--old news--

I'm in a job already, so expect me to draw a lot less. But I'll try to post once in a while, draw when I can!

My new philosophy: draw less pics than before but with better quality. I'll try that.

Anyway, still practicing my "new style". Let me repost it here to remind myself: bigger hands and feet, thinner arms and legs. Halfway between Sonic-style and my previous style.

Yours truly,
-psb

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