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ReQuay In reply to The-Breezeway-Barn [2013-09-21 15:05:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!  And thank you for the too. 

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ReQuay In reply to Agaave [2013-09-08 17:21:32 +0000 UTC]

What's the saying, accident-prone?  Yeah, that "might" be me, LOL.
Poor gimpy ankle has me laid up for a little bit: sta.sh/0grsvd544kd
But as you said, it doesn't prevent drawing... so I am getting some unexpected time to work on art these days.    Since I can't really get anything else done.

And thank you, I really had fun working on this one.  My inspiration muse seemed to come alive and demand that I draw this pretty boy.  Hence the inspiration to "go to town" on that tail.    Thanks so much for the kind words and the .

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Agaave In reply to ReQuay [2013-09-09 04:34:56 +0000 UTC]

And I managed to press enter before actually finishing the comment...

I also wanted to say that I am really happy to hear that your inspiration muse has made a come-back! I hope it will stay long!

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ReQuay In reply to Agaave [2013-09-09 19:37:37 +0000 UTC]

LOL, glad I'm not the only one who does that (send before I finished my thought). 

Yeah, the sprain was pretty severe.  I had to go in for a f/u appointment today (since I've missed time off work and needed my physician to fill out paperwork).  She was, shall we say, impressed at how "colorful" my foot/ankle still are 2 weeks out from the initial injury... I've got all kinds of pretty yellow, blue, and purple bruises everywhere.    Leave it to me to have been talented (aka clumsy) enough to do this to myself. 

But a side perk, my muse is loving my "stuck on the couch" time.  And I'm enjoying being able to focus on art alot more than I have in quite a while.  I have a friend coming over to visit today, but then this evening, let the drawing begin.

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Agaave In reply to ReQuay [2013-09-14 04:33:28 +0000 UTC]

Whoa, is it already two weeks from the accident and your leg still looks like that?! I could also call that "impressive"...
I hope it is now going to better direction - even tho those pretty colors your foot creates can be inspiring I can imagine there are more easier and less painfull ways to get surrounded by colors.

But the great thing is that you have had time to draw; I saw that there are lots of artworks from you in my inbox! Comments incoming soon!

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Agaave In reply to ReQuay [2013-09-09 04:32:16 +0000 UTC]

Holy...
That looks BAD! Kick that evil cough for doing such terrible things for your leg! Or wait... better not to kick, use a long stick instead!

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ReQuay In reply to n0rthen [2013-09-07 18:11:34 +0000 UTC]

LOL, thank you so much. 

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ReQuay In reply to Tattered-Dreams [2013-09-06 19:50:17 +0000 UTC]

Ah, thank you! 

I have so many other art projects I could be working on, but suddenly felt the need for some fabulous fantasyesque fun... and he just sorta happened. 

Thank you so much for the kind words... I really did like the amount of spirit the pose captured Thank you reference picture.  And those dapples are still gonna be the death of me... they took forever and I couldn't remember or figure out how to replicate what I did last time.  LOL.  I think they're going to look a little "different" every time until I get a little more practice in.  What's that saying, "practice makes perfect..." or at least hopefully in my case improvement. 

Thanks, its his very first show.  No matter how he does, I'm just so happy to have him active. 

And speaking of shows, maybe I'll get him into your Turn Back Time even (brainstorming more time in schedule for drawing)... would luv to see him as a foal (and maybe what momma looked like).  Oh, how are you with genetics?  What would produce a stooty buckskin baby (Ee/Aa/nCr/nSty)?  I wouldn't know what color to make his mother (realistically). 

Sorry, just ran off on a tangent with that one...

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to ReQuay [2013-09-07 21:07:42 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

And join the club; I have a list of things I actually need to be doing (really overdue show prizes, a bridle tutorial, stuff for my Fire Dancer breed, Kiwi's reference etc...) but I get randomly inspired and end up just doing other stuff anyway. But then, I think art is better those times it happens by accident, or because we're inspired, not when we're forcing ourselves.

But the words were totally deserved Good references really help, but kudos to you for capturing that, too. And yes, I think I always do dapples a little different, too (that said, I'm sure there's a brush pack around somewhere for them...), but its good to alter and experiment, otherwise you might never stumble across a method you really like ^^.

And that's the spirit Just get him out there and hope for the best. And even if he doesn't place, it's all experience and he still gets points for entering. But yes; you're definitely welcome to put him into the Turn Back Time event! That would be great, and it would be wonderful to see his mom, if you show her! Of course its totally dependent on you having time and inspiration, but there's a month to get something in, so here's hoping

As for genetics (and don't worry; tangents are my specialty ) I LOVE them. *rolls up sleeves* (I will however note you, since this could get long...)

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ReQuay In reply to Tattered-Dreams [2013-09-08 04:06:16 +0000 UTC]

Love it when the Random Muse inspiration strikes... even if something else does need to be done (or at least is on the to-do list first). 

And yeah, I figure I'll just keep experimenting with dapples all the time, until I settle on some method that seems to work well for me (aka when I can remember what I did on a set that I like, LOL). 

I definitely would love to draw him (and his exotic mother) for the TBT event.  That's going on the to-do list for sure. 

Thank you oh so very much for the genetics note too... I love how you explained everything! 

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to ReQuay [2013-09-08 09:02:17 +0000 UTC]

Same; its the best feeling to just be really driven to pick up my tablet, even if I should be doing something else. The downside is my inspiration often hits at midnight, and I end up drawing in the early hours

Experimenting is good I'm not sure I can help with remembering methods - I tend to be able to remember my steps pretty well (sometimes I'll do a few, stop, then layer by layer, go back and mutter to myself what's on each, and that helps it stick in). The times I don't remember, hiding one layer at a time can help jog my memory, but otherwise there's nothing to stop you writing things down as you go along. Even if you make another layer on the file and keep it just to scribble notes like 'overlay used. Brush 45 with settings...' 'set to multiply. Added texture' and the like. You can delete or hide the layer any time, but you can keep a quick and easy record, too. I know its all too easy to forget when you're in the zone, though

But its great you're going to draw him and his mum for the show! I'm really thrilled with how many people have been adding in their horse's mothers; I think it adds some great depth to see that even our starters had lives before HARPG. Maybe that's just me being sad...

And you're welcome for the genetics note

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ReQuay In reply to Tattered-Dreams [2013-09-09 00:34:12 +0000 UTC]

Inspiration at midnight!?!  I can barely draw after 10pm these days... LOL.  That's very impressive.  And if that's what works for you, keep it up... because I love seeing your artwork!

Yeah, I figure I'll keep experimenting until something really "sets" itself into my memory (assuming I capture the dapple look correctly).  I'm all for practice and experimentation. 

And I'm really excited for your TBT show... have a couple of horses I could picture drawing for that now (Muse is working on overdrive all of a sudden... ).

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to ReQuay [2013-09-09 08:17:00 +0000 UTC]

Haha, yep, and sometimes, if I'm still up, it'll hit at two in the morning, then I'm really stuffed, because I have to at least sketch something so I don't lose the idea, and I can never stop with just a sketch, so I end up staying up half the night...its not a good thing, but my muse is evil, so its expected. As long as my midnight art is enjoyed, that's what makes it worth it ^^

That's a good outlook. I know a lot of people who don't have the patience or (and I will say this) the dedication to explore with their tools. I've had photoshop two years now, and I still stumble onto things I can't use and haven't seen, and you only really learn through giving things a go. The users manual, if you read it at all, which I didn't, can only go so far. I definitely think you'll get what you want soon, being that you're willing to keep at it where others would just give up

I'm glad you're excited for that! I can't believe I've had a huge handful of entries already! I definitely think I'll need to run another like it when this one ends Another flatcolour thing, but with a different theme...I'll have to think of one. Anyway, you definitely have to get in a couple of entries! Or Nazeer's at least (good stuff! Make the muse work )

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ReQuay In reply to Tattered-Dreams [2013-09-09 20:14:12 +0000 UTC]

Ha, I can't even function past 11-12 at night.  So how you do it, simply amazes me.  Maybe we can bribe your evil Muse to work a few hours earlier in the evening (not a radical change in her schedule... just a little bit ). 

I can't say that I'm very good at exploring (I probably underutilize like 90% of PS functions).  But I figure I'll just keep at it until something really strikes me (aka looks good AND is easy, LOL).  I should have read the manual (didn't), should have read a supplemental PS art book I got (didn't), but when I find time to do art... I'm usually too inspired (impatient) to spend time perusing art tutorials, and would rather just work on my characters.  *shakes head*  It's bad, I know - but so much more fun. 

I honestly bet you get a great turnout for this show.  I sent the journal to my 2 sisters (both dabbling in HARPG/Cavittos) and am encouraging them to enter too.  I adore the flat colors concept. Now to set aside some time to start working on an entry (or two). 

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to ReQuay [2013-09-10 08:55:19 +0000 UTC]

Sometimes I'm shattered by ten pm, other times I'm not tired come four in the morning. I think it really depends; and my sleeping patterns can be a bit wacky. It does get annoying, though, that I'll suddenly just  *need* to draw something and it's nearly midnight and I actually want to go to bed, but I need to get an idea down first (and if you can bribe Muse, I'll happily get inspired earlier in the evening. She's very resistant XD)

Sometimes I'm the same; I fall into a rut where I know how a few things work and I figure 'why mess with it?' but now and then I'll just start randomly clicking buttons and using brushes until I get a feel for what they do. I almost exclusively shade with an airbrush now (God's gift, really) and I found that by a total accident and never looked back. Join the club, though - I don't read manuals, or do tutorials (unless I'm looking for something specific). I'm getting better at looking for good references, but I still like to just doodle and draw from my mind. And the important part is that its fun. Art is too complex and individual and difficult, too, to spend time on it if you don't enjoy the work.

I've got a fantastic turnout already! Eight entries as of this morning, including two of my own. And its been posted for about three days. I definitely have to run more like this. Thanks, too, for spreading the word! I didn't know you had sisters, or that they dabbled with RP (they're on DA, I'm guessing?) but they're definitely welcome, too. As I said in the journal, I think flat colours - done properly - are actually a skill to learn and they improve your art, so I'm trying to put across this idea that just because it's flat, doesn't mean it's one colour and that's it. I can't wait to see your entries, either!

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ReQuay In reply to Tattered-Dreams [2013-09-10 16:32:21 +0000 UTC]

I agree, art needs to be fun... even if I don't utililze PS to it's fullest extent (because I don't want to spend time on tutorials to learn all the tools).  Sometimes, just drawing what my Muse inspires is so much better.  And I'm a huge fan of the airbrush brush... I use that all the time. 

And it's really fun with my sisters on here (they're both younger than me).  We each have our own characters and stories (I do HARPG, *EspressoOnTheRocks loves pokemon, and *monymay14 is writing a story with all her own characters), but then we have overlapping interests as well (Cavitto for all of us, Fawnlings for 2 of us), so we can do art trades/RP's together and talk with each other about our plots/storylines.  It's totally geeky... and I love it.  And on rare occasion, when we vacation together, we totally just do drawing-parties (hanging out together and sharing our love of our created OC's).  I think they are both feeling inspired to do flashback images of their Cavitto horses now, as foals... and we all love the flat colored idea.  I'm actually really excited to see how many entries you end up with this, because I have a feeling you're gonna get an impressive turnout!

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to ReQuay [2013-09-11 17:05:40 +0000 UTC]

I agree; sometimes trying to draw when I've not really got any inspiration is painful because everything just kind of falls flat between by brain and my tablet pen. Its definitely better with the Muse around

And I never knew they were your sisters! A bit dense of me, really, since I know monymay14, at least, comments on your work, and has commented on pictures I've done of Keira. It sounds great that you can get together and talk and RP with your characters like that ^^ It kind of makes me miss having a sibling, but then - I don't think I'd have had that kind of relationship with my sister anyway

But yes, if they're inspired by the flat coloured foal idea then I'd definitely love to see their entries Its going well already, but it'll be more fun with more entries - it just means more rounds of judging for you guys XD.

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ReQuay In reply to Tattered-Dreams [2013-09-11 17:21:40 +0000 UTC]

I do love having them to "play" with me.  We're all sorta little geeks at heart (like the same movies, books, etc) and enjoy dA a lot.  So it's fun to get together - we're all content to put in a favorite movie or soundtrack, and then just draw together.  I love it.

And, I'm super excited, because Monica (monymay14) is starting vacation today... she is flying up to stay with me for 12 days... she arrives later tonight!  13 hours Not that I'm counting or anything. 
So we are hoping to get some more art done, aside from visiting with friends and family, in the next 2 weeks!  So here's to hoping for a few more foal/flashback entries for your contest.

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to ReQuay [2013-09-17 21:21:07 +0000 UTC]

I'm so sorry it took so long to reply! It turned out my free week after my busy weekend wasn't so free at all - I now own a hamster (its a long story. We went to get my cousin a hamster, but they're the one pet I always seem to end up buying on a total whim, so now I have one, too. Again). So my week's been a little nuts with digging out my old hamster supplies, cleaning them up and getting 'nameless' settled in. I have a list of names I'm slowly whittling down and pictures to post at some point

But Anyway! Enough of that...

It does sound great that you and your sisters can all enjoy art and dA together. I have a feeling my sister wouldn't have been the arty type, but then that's good, too ^^. And drawing with a soundtrack in the background is the best way!

So this is days later, but I hope you had a great time with Monica! Is she still there? I can't count 12 days XD If so, then continue having a great time and I look forward to seeing all the foal-flashbacks And I promise I will soon have five minutes to catch up commenting on the epic art of yours that's gone through my inbox ^^

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ReQuay In reply to Tattered-Dreams [2013-09-18 02:32:26 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha, no worries (that's like standard reply time for me when I have a busy work/family schedule).

And yay... a hamster!    They are so cute!
 
I can't wait to hear what name you pick out for it. 

And Monica is still here ( ), so we're having fun balancing socializing and art time right now.  We're actually both coming up with some dress designs/inspiration for our handlers attending Bridgewater's ball.  So hopefully we can get that done in the next week or so.     Good times at Bridgewater! 

And no worries, you just take your time getting to my art... it's not going anywhere. 

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to ReQuay [2013-09-18 09:52:57 +0000 UTC]

True, rl does like to interfere like that XD

And yes They really are adorable; this is the third one I've owned and I just always seem to come back to them, even though they have very short life spans. At the minute I've got a list of about six names (Story, Selkie and Kiwi are at the top, but there's others) but I'm waiting for my mum to get back from her work trip this evening so she can have a proper look at her and help me decide There'll definitely be pictures posted soon, though.

Good to know you're both still having fun and sharing inspiration! And I can't wait to see what dresses you come up with for the Ball I'm really thrilled so many people were on board with that (maybe because we offered prizes but still) its nice that so many people have been thinking about their human characters, too.

And no, its not going anywhere, but it keeps appearing in my inbox and I think of all these long things to say and then never find the time to type them But I will eventually!

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ReQuay In reply to Tattered-Dreams [2013-09-19 00:05:29 +0000 UTC]

Hamster pics!  Yes please... and would love to know which name you guys settle on, too. 

Yeah, I'm starting the lines for my Ball entry.  Ugh, humans are definitely not my thing.  But even so, I'm excited to draw something different.   I didn't even realize there were prizes for that class, I just love the idea of it.  I think it's something that is so fun (and different from the usual HARPG comps)... gives us a chance to really do something different with our people, and I love that idea.  I really hope there are a of entries for this class... so much fun to see what everyone comes up with. 

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to ReQuay [2013-09-19 11:13:45 +0000 UTC]

All your emotes are just so adorable! I needed to say that And yes - I got a number of pictures yesterday so hopefully there'll be some up later. And when I decide a name, I'll be sure to let you know ^^.

Haha, humans aren't a strong point for me, either, but practice definitely helps And yes, I offered prizes to encourage participation, but even better if you just entered for the fun of it! Human oriented stuff definitely isn't seen often in HARPG. In fact, the last one I can think of was a small show that Tackrack ran about a year ago.  So far a fair few people seem to be entering both the ball and garden party, so we'll just hope all those entries come through ^^

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ReQuay In reply to Carousel-Stables [2013-09-06 19:40:05 +0000 UTC]

LOL, I've never received a comment on a hock before... and since everything I know about horses comes from photos, that means even so much more!  I'm so glad you like them.    I really had fun drawing this boy again... I do love his foofy tail, too. 

Thank you so much for the kind words and wonderful comment.  And thank you so much for the too! 

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ReQuay In reply to sighthoundlady [2013-09-06 02:26:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you SO SO much.  That really means alot to me, coming from you!

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ReQuay In reply to EspressoShots [2013-09-06 02:25:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!  And thanks for the too!

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ReQuay In reply to monymay14 [2013-09-06 02:24:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!     I'm very pleased with my exotic boy.  And I hope to have a little more time for drawing in the near future.
Just remember, that whip crack goes both ways Miss Thang!

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