Hey all, long time no see. I've been mega-busy with fulltime college and fulltime work. I don't have much freetime lately at all. I barely get much sleep, so I haven't had much to post as of late. Sorry about that, I still owe alot of people fanart and trades, which I am getting to but it'll be very slow going till college finishes up (hopefully I'll graduate this May).

I just wanted to update any of my peoples here that was wondering why I dropped off the face o' the earth. Still around, but just barely. I have a few good pieces I want to post, but my computer has taken a nosedive and needs some repairs before I can post again too. *sigh* If it's not one thing it's another. I'm having to use the computers at my college to do any work, so that's a pain in the butt not to mention they don't have any decent scanners. But I will NOT give up my account here, I get too much inspiration from other artists here and I've gotten some damn fine feedback too. It's been pretty hard for me to find anyone to even just talk to about art, this is one of those few places I can go to for that. The downfalls of living a rather isolated life in the West of the USA is that there are only a few people to talk to about your rather obscure interests/work.

Finally broke down and bought myself a little subscription to DA just to see what it's like. We will see if I decide to keep it or not. *shrugs* Ok I'm off to finish up some homework and get a nap in before my graveyard shift at work. I work at a haunted mental hospital, no joke. More on my job later.

Toodles - Melony

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Wow its been forever since I've hung out here on DA. Sorry guys. I've been very busy recovering from that knee surgery as well as surviving the holidays, physical therapy, and starting up the new spring semester in college. I'm just now walking again, which is awesome, and since I'm recovering pretty well I'll be posting the sketches I owe everyone. Sorry it took so long, but I know alot of you can understand serious health issues getting in my way. *bows* I apologize that I haven't finished them in a faster manner.

I just hope they have fixed the loading issues that I saw happening before. I tried to load up some of my finals to show what all I've been working on but it took too long to upload (I was on a T1 connection and it was taking more than 3hrs to load). So I finally gave up trying. *shrugs*

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[link] I just posted the best imaginary obituary ever. Please have a look if you get a chance.

Well for an update I just wanted you guys to know I'm doing better since the surgery last week. I do have alot of drugs still coursing through my system, so alot of naps occur during my day but its not too bad. I do have alot of pain still, but not nearly like it was before. I start back up into physical therapy next week.

And I have a massive pile of final projects due in 1-3 weeks, so don't expect me to be around too much right now. Sorry all. I have a few of my promised sketches finished, but I want to finish a couple more and then post a massive amount in one day. I'm going to try to do that very soon. Keep an eye out. Till then wish me luck on my college tests & finals.

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I'm giving away 10 free sketches to the first 10 people to request on this journal. It can be anything within reason.

The Rules:

• Only one sketch per requestee (can be 1-2 characters in the same piece of artwork, but no more characters than that).
• You can repost this in your journal if want. No pressure on my part, do it if you can or want to.
• References for original characters please, and detailed info.
• Fanart allowed, but with links for reference, please, I might not know the anime/story you are referring to
• I don't mind mild nudes and the like, but keep it within the rules of DA, so no porn of any kind.

1. something with butterflies
2. a spirit
3. OC Aegis [link]
4. a gothic/alternative girl w/piercing needle
5. OC Troy [link] (the little guy in the pic)

6. faerytwee over at lj requested a portrait of her

7. Gamera
8. a gothy boy/girl with the moon
9. song interpretation
10. Magus from Chrono Trigger [link]
11. portrait
12. surprise me

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Knee/leg surgery's tomorrow at 8am. I'm scared stupid and all my brain is doing is a 6yr old tantrum. "Don't wanna" keeps repeating through my head. Depending on what they find is going to be how much pain I am in and how long it'll take to recover.

The only positive out of this is I can miss college all of this week with an excuse to do so. With this new lovely amount of time, besides homework, I'll be trying to finish up everyones sketches.

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I'm giving away 10 free sketches to the first 10 people to request on this journal. It can be anything within reason.

The Rules:

• Only one sketch per requestee (can be 1-2 characters in the same piece of artwork, but no more characters than that).
• You can repost this in your journal if want. No pressure on my part, do it if you can or want to.
• References for original characters please, and detailed info.
• Fanart allowed, but with links for reference, please
• I don't mind mild nudes and the like, but keep it within the rules of DA, so no porn of any kind.

1. something with butterflies
2. a spirit
3. OC Aegis [link]
4. a gothic/alternative girl w/piercing needle
5. OC Troy [link] (the little guy in the pic)

6. faerytwee over at lj requested a portrait

7. Gamera
8. a gothy boy/girl with the moon
9. song interpretation
10. Magus from Chrono Trigger [link]
11. portrait
12. surprise me

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The most beautiful girl on DA

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So lookies what I finished tonight! [link] this is Magus from Chrono Trigger that requested. One down, more to come, promise. Remember guys, these are just sketches, if I have the time and like the picture alot I will try to ink it, but that's very doubtful, sorry.

On a slightly less happy note I will be having surgery done soon on my broken leg. I don't know when though, the doctor is going through all the paperwork and workman's comp bull to get it done. It's not suppose to be too bad, but I still hate the fact that this has to happen at all.

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I'm giving away 10 free sketches to the first 10 people to request on this journal. It can be anything within reason.

The Rules:

• Only one sketch per requestee (can be 1-2 characters in the same piece of artwork, but no more characters than that).
• You can repost this in your journal if want. No pressure on my part, do it if you can or want to.
• References for original characters please, and detailed info.
• Fanart allowed, but with links for reference, please
• I don't mind mild nudes and the like, but keep it within the rules of DA, so no porn of any kind.

Remember to post this in your journal! It's a great way to get some practice, and to do something new. And to give back to everyone else!

1. something with butterflies
2. a spirit
3. OC Aegis [link]
4. a gothic/alternative girl w/needle
5. OC Troy [link] (the little guy in the pic)

6. faerytwee over at lj requested a portrait

7. Gamera
8. a gothy boy/girl with the moon
9. song interpretation
10. Magus from Chrono Trigger [link]

ps - expect these to show up slowly guys, I do have a broken leg, alot of doctors appointments do go to, and fulltime college. So please be patient with me.


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The most beautiful girl on DA

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