Ziggy11

On a random side-note before I begin, it seems dA has deleted my latest journal entries before this one, so I apologize since some of this is recapping some things that were mentioned in those.

 

I thought I'd pop in just to give y'all a quick update and prove that I am, in fact, still alive, at least last time I checked. Life has been pretty crazy. I moved to Minnesota with my family, which has been a bit of an adventure in and of itself, since it was the third time I've moved in the last two years (first and second time being when I moved into an apartment and, consequently back out when my roommate got married), then I went to England for about a month and that was a blast! I got to hang out with a friend (and even made a new one) but one thing that was good for me, I think, was the fact that I was removed enough from everyone trying to influence my choices on what I wanted to do with my life that I was able to figure out a few things about my life and what I want on my own.

 

That being said, I have some projects in the works. I've had several in the works for a long time, but I feel like things have changed for me, I guess. I'm pursuing my stories, my writing and characters and I want to make a career of it, I decided. I could go more into it and talk about everything that led up to this decision, but it would be a long explanation which doesn't sound nearly as exciting as it actually was when things finally clicked for me, so I'll simply say this: I am going to be more active, but not just here. I'm working hard to develop stories and plot lines and, in with that, comes drawing and my artwork to help develop everything along the way.

 

Admittedly, I'm not proud of a lot of the stuff on here right now, and I've neglected my dA and worse, neglected my art in general way too much for far too long, but I can't really afford to do that anymore if I really want to do what I want to do with my life, so I guess this is to say that I'm holding myself more accountable, too. I'll be going through and purging a lot of junk on here over the next month or so and basically am going to try and start fresh without having to start a whole new account. So thanks to those who have stuck with me this far and are willing to stick around a little bit longer through the mess that I admit is going to happen while I try and fix this account and get everything on track. I really do appreciate each of you for that.

 

I'll do my utmost to keep everyone up to date with what is going on and again, thank you guys so very much.

So...it's been forever since I've actually uploaded anything and even longer since I've made a journal entry on here. I know there have been a few people who have said that with the new year and all they're going to try and be more active on dA again and what not. Well, to make a long story short, I've moved (a lot) and literally over the new year, so now that I'm in a new place with new people and found a whole lot of old art supplies and such, I figure it's time to get off my lazy rear and start doing something with my art again. I've got a few stories in the works and I found my drawing tablet again, so I guess this is to say that I'm feeling motivated with the fresh start and the new year and all that jazz. Hopefully it all lasts =] Anyway, I was just putting this out there so that people know that I'm not dead and that yes, I am in fact still doing artwork.  Unfortunately, I do not have internet at the house I'm at right now, so until that changes I'll have to wait until I have wifi access to update anyway...
But anyway, I just wanted to put this out to say hello, I'm not dead, and hopefully you guys will be seeing more from me soon.
Thanks!

So, I'm going to be getting a table at a small local convention and I was curious as to what I should put out. I have some of last year's prints that I'll be putting out as well as some of these bunnies I've been making, but I didn't know if there should be something specific I should be making. Any ideas? I would love to have feedback on what you guys think would like to see. Thanks all!

-Ziggs-

Okay, so it has recently come to my attention that not having a job means that you have no money... So! In order to try and remedy such a dilemma, I am opening up commissions! I know, I know, that's what you've all been waiting to hear. Try to contain yourselves.

But in all seriousness, I'm trying to get some extra money and so if anyone would like to commission me, send me a note and I'd be happy to make you something. =] Just let me know what you want, if you want it in traditional or digital media, and all that fun stuff. Let me know! =]

-Ziggs-

I'm sorry that my first journal in a while has to bring bad news.
Two days ago, my family received a phone call from my grandma who had been in Canada with my grandpa and some friends. My grandpa had gone fishing with a friend and it was only the two of them in the boat. My grandpa suddenly stood up and capsized the boat, getting trapped underneath. He drown.
This is a very hard time for my family. That was my mom's dad, so this is very hard for her, as well as my grandma who is making arrangements to have my grandpa's body brought back for a funeral. I would ask that you all just keep us in your thoughts and prayers as my family and I go through this hard time. I have already received a lot of support and love from my friends at school. Thank you very much.

-Ziggs-