Published on
September 29, 2009 in
Novels and Skye.
It’s a little irritating, being such a perfectionist with things, sometimes. 
I suppose it’s normally a good thing…but when you’re sitting at your computer, tapping away at your keys on draft #32, you start to wonder if there’s such a thing as being too perfectionistic. And I guess there is.
But on the plus side…I’m on chapter 4. Which is nowhere, I know…but it’s better than nothing, right? And hey. I finally had the chance to bring in one of the first characters I ever created. My psychopath…Who, I’ve not been able to pinpoint a personality for for a year now…but I’m getting somewhere with it this time.
I’m going to take down the manuscript copy of my first novel from lulu, because…It’s not the first one anymore, it’s full of inconsistancies; and it’s pointless keeping up something so full of errors. Not that it’s going to be scrapped in any sense. I’ve just changed a few things about Ver’na (their planet) now. Like the introduction of Rico’s NET system, the whole structure of politics, the location of certain countries; and the system of currency. Which are all pretty important features to get wrong.
I don’t want to mislead people with a story that’ll end up cut-off. You’ll get to read this one later, when I finish the first insert novel; and then edit that one. So it’s not a total loss. <3
Sooo. Another blog post? Not a great deal to say, I guess. I bought some more prismalo watercolour pencils today. Shame they don’t do regular pencils; by the looks of things…although, the Caran d’ Ache Pablo pencils are pretty good too…and it seems as though watercolour pencils blend MUCH better than regular ones. With the exception of ergosoft Staedtlers, which’ll always be some of my favourites. But yeah, overall; things are looking good with these. So good, in fact, that I might finally have found a means with which to colour my sketches of Rico. He’s been a nightmare from day one. I guess it’s all about character design. Eleven’s always been a good cross-over between copic and pencil; because she’s both in my style, but also works in a more anime/manga setting (copic art). But Rico? He’s just anti-cartoony style. Just wont have it D: So I’m trying my hand at colouring with pencils again, like old times…’cause using ink on a sketch of him only works in black and white, I’m afraid.
(Also…LOL. I wonder how many other people have walked into the art store, bought prismalos and then proceeded to say, “LOL. They look just like prismacolors…why can’t they sell the proper thing?” Srsly. Does nobody know about good American-made art tools? Most things to leave that country…fail. But not art supplies! Nao! They’re genius.)
And on the subject of V, I’ve also considered doing a few sketches…like, age progression-y things. I saw a few internet memes on DA with this sort of thing…where they draw a character at different stages in their life. I was doodling the other day and came up with:
in my infinite boredom. As you can tell, drawing children is NOT my forté, but I’m learning. It’d be nice in the future to be able to sketch all of my characters at different ages. I guess V’s just more…interesting, in that respect, because of how long ago his childhood really was D: Common logic might assume he’d never even had one. >: But that’s not the case. Still sort of in decision-limbo with his actual age. I’m thinking 33-36, someone else said 30; another 24-28; and he’s pretending to be 45…so…this is a pretty large range right there. 24-45. I’d like to use a mean value; but…I don’t have enough suggestions. Maybe it’s time for S to make use of her new DA sub?
(I still have no idea who donated that to me. But I LOVE them. I’m so happy : D I don’t have to lose my Beta testing skillz.)
Published on
September 23, 2009 in
Skye.
I wonder how long it’ll be, before the novelty of a new design makes me cease posting for ages? xD Naw. I hope that doesn’t happen. I’m trying to be a little more active on here…and a little more vigilant with sketching…although I should probably focus on finishing chapter 3 of the re-write; what with me having neglected it for a week. Last I recall, I think V’d been snatched by some psychopathic madman, one of my earlier characters. It’s a good chance for me to write just how mad he really is…so I should probably give that a shot.
It doesn’t look like there’s a great deal of work for me to do here; so I might try my hand at remembering where I left off…It’s less obvious that I’m doing my own thing if I write it, than type. Not that I’m skipping out on work. It’s just that there’s nothing else for me to do, it seems. I’d go home..but…an hour bus ride? Srsly? Seems like a waste of time.
D: Double rawr. I have a philosophy essay to write…lesson at 8:45; followed by five hours of freetiem. God knows what the hell I’ll do tomorrow. I’d have preferred it if philosophy were last, rather than English. At least then I’d have more time to put in a few personal quotes about realism in morality. Srsly hoping we move on from realism. We’ve been doing it for a week or two now. It’s so easy, I’m starting to get a little bored. I know, right? Me? Bored with philosophy? Well; it’s more a technical boredom, than a subjective boredom. The facts and subject matter aren’t boring in the slightest. I’m just sleepless, and listening to the madness of anti-Nihilistic morality is just driving me insane.
Published on
September 20, 2009 in
Updates.
Ahhar. So, I’m getting somewhere now.
I just need to edit the entire structural system of the Photography and Digital Art sections, to make Fan Art, and Other; hence…when I’m done with that, I’ll need to have the tab things, the navigation system, edited…and then delete the wall of text; put in something else…Not sure what. Maybe a sentence, a few links and a recent changes or something…and then; I can finish working on my business cards.
I finally feel like I’m getting somewhere with all of this. 