EDIT: So, I thought it'll just be an one day thing but after the 75 messages, the next day I got 115. I've decided to go through and reply with thank yous but the messages are kind of generic and I don't say much unless you've said something that replying with a thank you would not make sense... if that makes sense. Haha, yes. But even thought the messages are generic, I still mean it when I say it. Also, if anybody needs any support with the two journal skins in my gallery, I would be glad to help you out.

Wow umm. I'm kind of speechless at the number of messages I have in my inbox today. 75 in total. It's going to take me quite a while to get through them all I must say.

I've noticed a sudden influx in favourites (and collections) on my journal skins... probably due to the new offer of free journal skins.

Thank you for all your support I guess but I guess this time I really don't have the time to reply to all your favourites.

Besides that, I don't really have much to say. But, have fun non-subscribers with your free journal skins.

So that I don't have to any more people down (because I really don't like doing it) my CSS requests are CLOSED. You can express your interest and be put on a waiting list for when my requests next open (and it won't be at least until Christmas I assure you) but I have no time for CSS at the moment. Please be understanding deviants, you always have been.


I don't think many people actually read my journals so I probably won't get many responses to this but I'm going to say this any way, because I've been curious.

We all know the issue with human trafficking and slavery I assume? Where in less privileged countries greedy people often take advantage of the poor and give them very consuming work at "pocket money" pay or lower? After doing the 40 Hour Famine this year (no talking) one of my friends warned me not to buy any jewelry made in one of these countries that looked 'hand-made'. The idea was that it would be act against this inhumane exploitation. It made quite a lot of sense at the time and I never stopped to think otherwise.

But today, another thought occurred to me. Despite the fact that their jobs are very poor and cruel, they at least right now have one. They have barely enough, go hungry for day but they're alive. If we stopped supporting the products they make, many would lose their jobs. In fact, probably a significant number before even the possibility of any change to the situation. Won't these people as a result starve to death?

So is it more correct to buy these kind of products and at least prevent them from losing the almost non-existent income they currently have or to ignore these products and in turn send the message that the world does not want exploited materials?

And I do indeed realise that issues like these should be treated on a national level instead of taking small action individually. But we need to take action individually as well. And as one small figure, what difference can we make? What is your opinion?

Don't forget Project: Always Motivated and our great contest! There are so many great prizes, so enter enter enter!




Are you a cartoon/comic artist?
Do you feel that your work is underappreciated?

In other words, do you submit to the Cartoons and Comics category often and find that most of your artworks are getting less than 5 contructive and/or original comments? So anything besides "cool" or "awesome" or "pretty" or "cute"? If not, note me now and I'll feature you in the next issue of *ProjectComment's news article.

And if you're not a cartoon/comic artist? No problem. Just head over to *ProjectComment and note them directly. They will answer back in due time and tell you whether your work has been featured or not.


_{In no particular order}

1. Spinechilling words prize for *Suko-chan
_{Please visit this journal.}
2. Art requests (2)
_{Please visit this journal.}
3. 100 Themes Challenge (no I haven't forgotten ==")
_{Working on: Introduction}
4. Summer Fun prizes (3)


Free Journal CSS Requests: Closed
Free Art Requests: Closed
Art Trades: Closed
Collaborations: Closed
Kiriban: 5000 (:

Hey there! Sorry I've been so slack with my art but I am actually working on pieces, behind the scenes! Before I give you progress, let me give you some personal blabber.

Right, I have a science test on Monday (which I should be studying for right now) and Japanese test on Thursday. These will hinder my art for this week I guess but not to worry, I'll bounce back! Many assignments (two for agriculture, one for P.E. and WCCTW) and piles and piles of English and Maths homework is what I'm really worried about. My art is slowing down this year, I've finally decided to accept this sad sad truth.

Oh well! As long as I'm still getting some stuff done.

Ricefever and Ricerally were really fun. But all enjoyment aside, the talks at both events were inspiring and I really felt God's presence with me. I've come out of them very encouraged and I really hope that all my friends who came along did too. For those of you who live in Sydney, go next year! You'll enjoy the experience, fun but most of all what you take from it you'll never forget. Yes, go even if you're not a Christan, out of the approx. 4000 youths that were there, at least 200 of them weren't Christian because they gave their lives to God on that night!

Don't forget Project: Always Motivated and our great contest! There are so many great prizes, so enter enter enter!






Are you a cartoon/comic artist?
Do you feel that your work is underappreciated?

In other words, do you submit to the Cartoons and Comics category often and find that most of your artworks are getting less than 5 contructive and/or original comments? So anything besides "cool" or "awesome" or "pretty" or "cute"? If not, note me now and I'll feature you in the next issue of *ProjectComment's news article.

And if you're not a cartoon/comic artist? No problem. Just head over to *ProjectComment and note them directly. They will answer back in due time and tell you whether your work has been featured or not.

Right... progress time!


_{In no particular order}

1. Spinechilling words prize for *Suko-chan
_{Please visit this journal.}
2. Art requests (3)
_{Please visit this journal.}
3. 100 Themes Challenge (no I haven't forgotten ==")
_{Working on: Introduction}
4. Summer Fun prizes (2)


Free Journal CSS Requests: Closed
Free Art Requests: Closed
Art Trades: Closed
Collaborations: Closed
Kiriban: 5000 (:

I know it's been a pretty long time since my last journal and close to no deviations in between but I'll just give you some updates on what I've been doing because I haven't been slacking off, trust me... I really haven't.

Firstly, I'm still working on prizes for Spinechilling Words. I have two more to go and they're both halfway done. I have finished the
full-sized lineart of two intertwined roses for *The-Raker and planned out the colours yesterday. I've also done a rough sketch of a journal with a wooden horse for *Suko-chan. These will be done very shortly but please please be patient, I want to make them as good as I can get them.

Update on journal skin. I've finished 4/6! They're going good, but I'm still really busy, remember that.

As for *The-Raker, I am doing yours at the same time as all the others and will get it done very soon so you can use it before your premium membership (as it is now called) expires.

Well that's all for the updates, now I'll explain some other things to you, be prepared.


I have a friend (in real life) who is going through some really tough times at the moment. This is because of many personal reasons and a couple of family emergencies. I don't really want to go in detail with them because they're kind of personal and she doesn't have deviantART so it's kind of pointless anyway. In response, my other friends and I are organising some outings for her and doing a huge collaborative artwork and are therefore very time-consumed at the moment. I know you might think "I'm more important, do my requests first" but please try and understand. Friends support each other, especially in real life. And trust me... she's going through a lot and is very traumatised. It's making me sad too.

Well, other than that, I have 3 assignments all due on Tuesday and piles and piles of homework since school's just started again. But that's not too bad, once the assignments are all handed in, I'll be pretty much free for a little while from major "counts for 50% of marks" stuff which are as you can imagine, very stressful.

And one last thing, Project: Always Motivated is running a contest to launch its first ever round! Please join us, enter the contest and support the project!





Ah... but it's not so bad as it seems, I promise! I'm working as hard as I can and with steady progress everything will be finished but please be patient.


_{In no particular order}

1. Spinechilling words prizes (2)
2. Journal skin requests (2)
3. Art requests (3)
4. 100 Themes Challenge (no I haven't forgotten ==")
5. New features (I'll delay all my features for now, sorry!)


Free Journal CSS Requests: Closed
Free Art Requests: Closed
Art Trades: Closed
Collaborations: Closed
Kiriban: 5000 (:

I don't normally bother my watchers for promotional purposes but this one time could you guys please help me out? We're looking for staff and participants for this project and if any of you are interested please do join us. If not please put it in your journal or join as a member! Thank you!

~tanniecookie and I have recent launched Project: Always Motivated! The club page is currently under some serious construction but we desperately need staff and particpants. We have until January 1 2010 (when the project officially begins) to get as many participants as we can! We need at least 50 for the project to be successful and time flies when you're doing anything! Please help us by joining and supporting us! Thank you again!


Recovered from sickness and I now have so much to do! I have just added a forum thread about my Free Journal CSS and Art Requests and it's not getting some attention! Only one more slot left for art requests so get in quick.

So now I have two pieces of artworks to finish as prizes for Spinechilling Words, two art requests and two journal requests to complete. As well as completely finishing setting up *alwaysmotivated in the next week and making a journal CSS and promotional material for the club as well. Deviously involved am I not?

Besides that, it's time to get studying again. I like studying but I'd much rather art.


Free Journal CSS Requests: Closed
Free Art Requests: Closed
Art Trades: Closed
Collaborations: Closed
Kiriban: 2500 (: