And This Was Stolen From To Be Used As An Update While I Get Some Of Mah Stuff Together

◆Your name?
Ashly/Ash/Hashbrown, either way I respond

◆If possible, your age?
15.

◆When did you start drawing?
IN THE WOMB, but it didn't become serious until about 6/7th grade

◆Which hand do you use for drawing?
Left

◆Which is easier to draw - male or female?
Females, though the anatomy on both is hard for me to get just right

◆Which is easier to draw - long hair or short hair?
Long's easier, because short hair requires thinking

◆Is it easier to draw the head facing towards the right or the left?
Towards the right, 3/4ths view.

◆Is it easier to draw the side view of the face or the front view?
Front, still haven't gotten a hang of the side face.

◆What do you have problems in drawing?
Anatomy, particularly in the hands and feet; backgrounds, poses other than standing, animals (again anatomy issues), shading in realistic portraits, clothing folds (this is getting a lot better though), textures like water, glass.. Whoah.. Oh my! That's quite a lot o_o

◆What do you like to draw?
Original characters, (naked) women with purposely incorrect anatomy, surreal art, stick people on occasion, and other people's characters
◆Are you a traditional artist or a digital artist?
Traditional

◆Where do you start drawing from?
Circle for the head, lines and shapes for the body and a vague idea for a pose

◆What is your drawing habit that you are aware of?
Heavy pressure on the pencil

◆What do you keep in mind when you do lineart?
Don't shade? Draw lightly?

◆Any tips for coloring/shading?
little circles produce a smoother texture then the scribble/straight line technique. Go easy on the pencil

◆How long does it take to finish a piece of art?
Its varied from about 15-30 for a rough sketch to about 2/3 hours for a polished (as much as it's going to be) piece of b/w art. Coloring adds about 2 hours to that.

◆What music do you listen to while you draw?
Anything, from Tchaikovsky to death metal, depends on the mood and idea shaping in my head

◆How long does it take you to come up with an idea?
From an instant's notice (randomly start drawing) to many weeks

◆Your favorite drawing utensils?
(Ah, we're cooking now!) Mechanical pencils, 2H, 2HB, my fingers, toilet paper

◆Your favorite color/the color that you use a lot?
Reds, skin tones

◆Your favorite style(s)?
Western comics, the style of FMA, realistic

◆Are you satisfied with your current art?
Despite the flaws I'm satisfied with my progress so far. I'm truly satisfied with my more surreal art, though.

◆What kind of artist are you aiming for?
Comic pencil artist, that or a surrealist

Art First. Life Later.

I. The List:
------Flying Toasters (At MOMS, ready to scan in D=< )
------Game Inspired Comics (scratched)
------Samuel And Aurora (Still haven't gotten to it )
------Caeriia Map √
------Night Elf (Scratched)
------Updated Healers Home √
------Samiltha (Not done)
------Portraits of Other People (Working on it)
------Tara (Need to find it)
------Ashlyea √
------Hyja √
------Gypsy Lerr √

II. Questions
------Would anyone be able point me in the direction of some quality anatomy books? (List of Titles would be nice, please)
------Same as above except for comic lettering, coloring, and inking.
------Is there a quality tutorial on drawing hands and feet? I'm still having difficulties and if anyone could possibly provide a link, that would be wonderful, thanks.
------Likewise, does anyone have tips on illustrating water (with a pencil, preferably)? Tips for charcoal are accepted too.

III. Life

I found my flip flops! Not to mention summer school starts Monday, I'm searching for a job, and my violin lessons are going well.

Not joking... Any who, guess who's finally updating their journal after 2 months?! (almost to the day too...)

7 days left of school. Holy shit. In seven days, I'm officially a sophomore. When did it happen that instead of wanting barbie dolls, I want a job to pay for things like my art supplies? Its amazing, and depressing.

(art related) Been studying Western comic style for a little while, not to mention reading a bunch to get a feel for the style. It feels more natural to me. If I get around to updating my art again, that will be some of the first things to go up.

And now... To finalize the updating with a quiz stolen from Megan.
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.. I heard that. Be glad I'm updating at ALL.

.:FIRE:.

[x] You have a short temper
[x] You often act on your emotions without thinking first.
[ ] You are very competitive.
[ ] You like to play with fire.
[x] You are not a strong swimmer or you can't swim at all.
[x] You prefer warm weather over cold weather.
[x] You often lose control over yourself.
[x] You can be quite reckless.
[x] You sometimes hurt people without realizing it.
[x] People have often called you insane.
Total: 8

.:WATER:.

[x] You have a calm, laid-back personality.
[ ] You like to go to the beach.
[ ] You rarely get angry.
[ ] When you do get angry, you know how to control it.
[ ] You think before you act.
[ ] You are good at breaking up fights.
[ ] You are a good swimmer.
[x] You like the rain.
[ ] You can stay calm in stressful situations.
[x] You are very generous.
Total: 2

.:EARTH:.

[x] You are physically strong.
[x] You have a close connection with nature.
[x] You don't mind getting dirty.
[x] You form strong opinions on issues that concern you.
[ ] You could easily survive in the wild.
[x] You care about the environment.
[x] You can easily focus on your work without getting distracted.
[ ] You rarely get depressed.
[ ] You aren't afraid of anything.
[ ] You prefer to have a strict set of rules.
Total: 6

.:AIR:.

[x] You have a free spirit.
[x] You hate rules.
[x] You prefer to be out in the open rather than in small, enclosed spaces.
[x] You hate to be restrained.
[x] You are very independent and outgoing.
[x] You are quite intelligent.
[x] You tend to be impatient.
[ ] You are easily distracted.
[x] You can sometimes be hyperactive and/or annoying.
[ ] You wish you could fly.
Total: 8

.: DARKNESS:.

[x] You spend most of your time alone.
[x] You prefer nighttime over daytime.
[x] You like creepy things.
[x] You like to play tricks on people.
[ ] Black is your favorite color.
[x] You prefer the villains over the heroes in movies, TV shows, videogames, etc.
[x] You don't talk much.
[x] You are an atheist. (Atheist under Darkness? What a Fucking bias.)
[x] You don't mind watching scary movies.
[x] You love to break the rules.
Total: 9

.:LIGHT:.

[x] You are very polite.
[ ] You are spiritual.
[ ] When someone is in trouble, you never hesitate to help them.
[ ] You believe everything you see or hear.
[ ] You are afraid of the dark.
[x] You hate violence.
[x] You hope for world peace.
[ ] Everyone loves to be around you.
[ ] You always follow the rules.
Total: 3

Fire: 8
Water: 2
Earth: 6
Air: 8
Dark: 9
Light: 3

Darkness, Fire, Air

Life:
Birthday Yesterday. I have Doc Martens and books Also, moods getting wild again lulz. This means crazy piccies, which I have all week to do since its SPRING BREAK YEEEAAH

Art:
Seriously, I do not mind if you commission me, and I know that now only a few of my closest friends, and have been taking advantage of this. the only thing you have to worry about is that I'm a bit slow.

On a another note, I have oodles of doodles and back drawings that I STILL haven't uploaded to dA. I've forgotten most of what they are so, this is only a list of all that back stuff. (maybe a little bit of what I still need to do..)

The List (Updated):
------Flying Toasters (needs editing)
------Game Inspired Comics
------Samuel And Aurora (For Megan)
------Caeriia Map
------Night Elf
------Updated Healers Home
------Samiltha
------Portraits of Other People
------Tara
------Mystery Art

Seems that I didn't get much done :/

You're about to read a quiz that I have stolen from Who stole it from...

ONE - Spell your name without vowels: Ashl(y)
TWO - Are you single?: Oh.. NO <3
THREE - Whats your favorite number?: 512
FOUR - What color do you wear most?: Black, dark green, dark blue, dark purple, white
FIVE - Least favorite color?: Pink and brown (srsly nothing goes with brown)
SIX - Favorite candy?: Nerds
SEVEN - What do you smoke?: Cloves out of the rear end of a BAT (but not really)
EIGHT - Are you happy with your life right now?: Rephrasing as: If you died right now, would you be satisfied? And, most definitely
NINE - Anyone ever said you resemble a celebrity?: No, thank goodness.
TEN - What is your favorite class in school?: English, American Gov't, Science, Study Hall
ELEVEN - Do you shop at hollister/DC/Bluenotes?: LOL! No.
TWELVE - How do you make money?: I bash sewer rats with my stompy boots and collect the 25 gold off of each of them.
THIRTEEN - Who is your best friend?: Kaylee, Megan (rl megan)
FOURTEEN - Where do you go to school?: DCE Junior High. WE ARE THE TREES!
FIFTEEN - Are you outgoing?: I say I'm anti-social and people go LOL But I'm not social or really outgoing o_o
SIXTEEN - One word to describe you?: Separate
SEVENTEEN - Favorite pair of shoes?: My cheap Stompy Boots which have been recently glued back out of the grave
EIGHTEEN - Do you own big sunglasses?: Hahaha. Yeah, no.
NINETEEN - Where do you wish you were right now?: south Carolina. The weather's probably better there
TWENTY - What should you be doing right now?: Homework
TWENTY ONE - Do you have a crush on anyone right now?: The Sunkist Tunafish
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HONEST SECTION:
Honestly, what color is your underwear?: White. My bra is black. I contrast
Honestly, what's on your mind right now?: A lot.
Honestly, what are you doing right now?: Wiggling my toes
Honestly, have you done something bad today? Nope
Honestly, do you watch disney channel?: No.
Honestly, who is the last person you talked to on the phone?: ... Haven't used a phone in months
Honestly, are you jealous of someone right now?: Megan. SHE HAS RUBIKS CUBE SKILLZ
Honestly, what makes you mad most of the time?: Grammar errors, wrong facts, me.
Honestly, do you bite your nails?: Yes. I can never find the nail clippers.
Honestly, do you want to see someone this very moment?: Zach, omg
Honestly, are you keeping a big secret right now?: Many.
Honestly, do you have a friend you don’t actually like?: Why are they my friends if I don't like them?
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THE CANS:
Can you blow a bubble?: Totally
Can you dance?: No
Can you do a cart wheel?: Nawh
Can you tie a cherry stem with your mouth?: Noperdoodles
Can you whistle?: Through mah teef
Can you wiggle your ears?: yes
Can you wiggle your nose?: Yes
Can you roll your tongue?: yes
Can you make a clover with your tongue?: no D:
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ANGER SECTION:
What do you do when you’re mad?: Yell mostly, write angry letters, or just keep it in.
What’s the worst thing you’ve done when you were mad?: Throwing shit, and randomly taking a walk (read running away...)
Ever made anyone cry when you were mad?: Yes.
Do you swear when you’re mad?: FUCK FUCK FUCK. Yes.
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CRYING SECTION:
Ever really cried your heart out?: Yes.
Ever cried yourself to sleep?: Too many times.
Ever cried on your friend’s shoulder?: No touchy other people.
Ever cried over the opposite sex?: Yeah. A lot.
Ever cried over the same sex?: mhm
Do you cry when you get an injury?: No. I giggle and run for the peroxide if its a cut
Do certain songs make you cry?: Depends on my mood.... this morning I did.
Do certain movies make you cry?: No. Books: yes
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HAPPY SECTION:
Are you usually a happy person?: I'm almost freaking bi-polar
What makes you the happiest?: Realizing that you're never alone, that there are people who love you and are there for you, no matter what happens.
Does being with your friends make you happy?: Euphoric.
Do you believe in yourself?: Belief is necessary to life.
Do you wish you were happier?: I wish I wasn't moody.
Is being happy overrated?: Never
Can music make you happy?: Music is me.
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LOVE SECTION:
How many times have you had your heart broken?: A few times from others, a few times self induced that's forced me away.
Have you ever loved someone so much that you’d die for them?: I would die for the stranger on the street.
Has anyone besides your friends and family ever said ‘I love you'?: Yes, and its always amazing
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HATE SECTION:
Do you actually hate anyone?: I don't hate
Ever made a hit list?: Never.
Have you ever been on a hit list?: Yeah. Tucan Sam's and Trix Bunny's
Are you a mean bully?: I hope not.
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SELF ESTEEM SECTION:
Is your self-esteem extremely low?: Some days it really is.
Are you good looking?: Nope.
Do you wish you could be someone else?: If I would be someone else, then I could have never met some of the most amazing people in my life, and have gotten the chance to love. My experience on this planet is totally unique, and I'm glad that I'm me.
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LOOK AT ME:
What is your current hair color?: Fire Engine Red
Current piercings?: Ears
Have any tattoos?: A burly heart tattoo on my musclez that says "mom"
Straight hair or curly?: Straight
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HAVE YOU EVER:
Hugged someone?: Yes
Been on the phone until the sun came up?: I'm afraid of phones
Laughed so hard you peed in your pants?: ...YES..Almost
Laughed so hard you cried?: Sort of
Got in a fight with someone?: Verbal or physical? Verbal: many indeed.
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CURRENT:
Current mood: Sad/content/depressed/hopeful/whatever kind of mood
Current music: No moosik
Current hair style: Too long to spike, but just long enough to rat
Current crush: I TOLD YOU ITS THE SUNKIST TUNAFISH
Current windows open: MGS4 Love Theme Lyrics, google search rubik's cube, rubik's cube solution, cubers.com, Hydrogen peroxide on wiki, google, and other sites
Current desktop picture: Err... RobotxGirl... o__0
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THE DOS:
Do you know how to swim?: No
Do you like roller coasters?: Heights scare me, but roller coasters are awesome
Do you own a bike?: Yes
Do you think you could handle the stuff they eat on those reality shows?: Nawh.
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THE HAVES:
Have you ever been on a plane?: Even better: I flew one TWICE
Have you ever been to the ocean?: I saw the inland sea, Lake Michigan
Have you ever painted your nails?: Dumb Question Doesn't Get Answers
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THE HOWS:
How tall are you?: 5'4
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THE WHATS:
What are you listening to?: Computer humming
What is the weather outside?: Cold, windy, and rainy/snowy
What radio station do you listen to?: 104.1 REAL ROCK; 107 BIG CHEESE CLASSIC RADIO; and 97.9 NPR. Hardcore
What was the last restaurant you ate at?: Burger King (fast food joint)
What was the last thing you had to drink?: Juice
What was the last movie you watched?: Pan's Labyrinth