Sketchy Saturdays

Here's this weeks sketches

From Mr. L

Bloodclassique

And from me (bl4sph3my)

"I HEART stories and Write but would like MORE ADVICE", a long title

I want to strangle a donut. Or is it spelled Doughnut? Uh, well I guess I could try doing a good deed and offer some vague and interesting advice. I guess.

Stories! I love stories and nothing's better than a good story where you don't have to imagine jack sheet, IE: comics or graphic novels. More than the love for stories is the love of the characters. If you think about it, the characters are the ones carrying the story. Sure you could put them in a ridiculous situation, but in order to make it interesting is to be in depth with the character themselves.

Imagine Byakuya or Itachi being tricked into a skipping rope competition. Yeah, highly doubt that. And that's the kind of reason why fanfictions are fun, but it is also the reason they're not a part of the real story.

How do you get into the very mind of the character of choice or hone your writing skillzzzz?? Here are a few things you could try:

Imagine you're interviewing the character themselves. Ask them personal questions, their age, height, eye colour, and give them serious scenarios. Nothing stupid like "If you were being bitten by a dragorgon, how would you defeat it?" Then answer them in a way that really sounds like something they'd say. It really gets you thinking about how they react. And take it seriously, if you can't focus on the task, then stories start to be inconsistent or.... something.

Creative writing... Anything you can look up that's free because internet is probably the most useful if your so poor that you can't even afford to say 'dirt' in the term 'dirt poor'. Try all the trades of writing, scripting, journals, lyrics, plays, poems (Freak'n poems), and novels. Hell even use your surroundings by describing what's around you.

carry a notebook wherever you go and let your imagine take over. Anything can inspire a story, just remember that its up to the writers to make the idea bloom and mature.

for those already on a story, be prepared to scrap ideas if it doesn't work. Especially if its your first story. I know it's your baby and shit, but be a loving parent and let it grow. Hahahahahsdflksah ah twisties. Going too into detail is an interesting take to a story.... But look at Naruto, damn... There's a comic called 'Dogs' that describes Sasuke's anguish, vengeance, and regret all in one chapter.... ONE! All the emotions are there, it's just a matter of being in tune with the character to see it.

A second opinion is good, but you have to be absolutely certain that your story's done and written/ typed. (And your best friend probably isn't a good idea unless they're absolutely willing to chew you up and round house kick your most precious treasure out a conveniently placed window, then video tape you crying) An editor makes for a good outside influence, but know when they go too far. I'm not saying to completely deny all comments, but if you feel that the story's no longer yours from the way they change it then you put your foot down.... Just be sure to put it down nicely. THE BEST WAY TO SEE THIS COMING IS TO BE OPEN TO ALL IDEAS. You'll know what works and what doesn't if you allow them to be analysed. If you don't get it then give it a try.

I could go on and on, but.... Fock it. I'm tired, and there's lots of short comics to be done. Hahahaha, that was unconvincing, but nuts to you. By the way if my advice is horrible then my apologies, but there's no refunds in life. At least ones that matter like refunding the time wasted from watching a horrible movie...

Okay, I'm outro! BEACHES!

KuroiChoucho's insight selling art!

KuroiChoucho's Deviantart

Journal

I was browsing some of the Ai-kon artists DA's and stumbled across this VERY insightful journal entry about selling artwork as a service.

If you have any comments, please comment on the original Journal Entry or make a comment and I'll be sure to let KuroiChoucho know :)

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Ill definitly keep those in mind. I stumbled apon this little tidbit on the interwebs and thought Id share it, if havent read it before:

Every day, there are more and more Craigs List posts seeking “artists” for everything from auto graphics to comic books to corporate logo designs. More people are finding themselves in need of some form of illustrative service.

But what they’re NOT doing, unfortunately, is realizing how rare someone with these particular talents can be.

To those who are “seeking artists”, let me ask you; How many people do you know, personally, with the talent and skill to perform the services you need? A dozen? Five? One? …none?

More than likely, you don’t know any. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be posting on craigslist to find them.

And this is not really a surprise.

In this country, there are almost twice as many neurosurgeons as there are professional illustrators. There are eleven times as many certified mechanics. There are SEVENTY times as many people in the IT field.

So, given that they are less rare, and therefore less in demand, would it make sense to ask your mechanic to work on your car for free? Would you look him in the eye, with a straight face, and tell him that his compensation would be the ability to have his work shown to others as you drive down the street?

Would you offer a neurosurgeon the “opportunity” to add your name to his resume as payment for removing that pesky tumor? (Maybe you could offer him “a few bucks” for “materials”. What a deal!)

Would you be able to seriously even CONSIDER offering your web hosting service the chance to have people see their work, by viewing your website, as their payment for hosting you?

If you answered “yes” to ANY of the above, you’re obviously insane. If you answered “no”, then kudos to you for living in the real world.

But then tell me… why would you think it is okay to live out the same, delusional, ridiculous fantasy when seeking someone whose abilities are even less in supply than these folks?

Graphic artists, illustrators, painters, etc., are skilled tradesmen. As such, to consider them as, or deal with them as, anything less than professionals fully deserving of your respect is both insulting and a bad reflection on you as a sane, reasonable person. In short, it makes you look like a twit.

A few things you need to know;

1. It is not a “great opportunity” for an artist to have his work seen on your car/’zine/website/bedroom wall, etc. It IS a “great opportunity” for YOU to have their work there.

2. It is not clever to seek a “student” or “beginner” in an attempt to get work for free. It’s ignorant and insulting. They may be “students”, but that does not mean they don’t deserve to be paid for their hard work. You were a “student” once, too. Would you have taken that job at McDonalds with no pay, because you were learning essential job skills for the real world? Yes, your proposition it JUST as stupid.

3. The chance to have their name on something that is going to be seen by other people, whether it’s one or one million, is NOT a valid enticement. Neither is the right to add that work to their &#x201Cortfolio”. They get to do those things ANYWAY, after being paid as they should. It’s not compensation. It’s their right, and it’s a given.

4. Stop thinking that you’re giving them some great chance to work. Once they skip over your silly ad, as they should, the next ad is usually for someone who lives in the real world, and as such, will pay them. There are far more jobs needing these skills than there are people who possess these skills.

5. Students DO need “experience”. But they do NOT need to get it by giving their work away. In fact, this does not even offer them the experience they need. Anyone who will not/can not pay them is obviously the type of person or business they should be ashamed to have on their resume anyway. Do you think professional contractors list the “experience” they got while nailing down a loose step at their grandmother’s house when they were seventeen?

If you your company or gig was worth listing as desired experience, it would be able to pay for the services it received. The only experience they will get doing free work for you is a lesson learned in what kinds of scrubs they should not lower themselves to deal with.

6. (This one is FOR the artists out there, please pay attention.) Some will ask you to “submit work for consideration”. They may even be posing as some sort of “contest”. These are almost always scams. They will take the work submitted by many artists seeking to win the “contest”, or be “chosen” for the gig, and find what they like most. They will then usually have someone who works for them, or someone who works incredibly cheap because they have no originality or talent of their own, reproduce that same work, or even just make slight modifications to it, and claim it as their own. You will NOT be paid, you will NOT win the contest. The only people who win, here, are the underhanded folks who run these ads. This is speculative, or “spec”, work. It’s risky at best, and a complete scam at worst. I urge you to avoid it, completely. For more information on this subject, please visit [ [link] ].

So to artists/designers/illustrators looking for work, do everyone a favor, ESPECIALLY yourselves, and avoid people who do not intend to pay you. Whether they are “spec” gigs, or just some guy who wants a free mural on his living room walls. They need you. You do NOT need them.

And for those who are looking for someone to do work for free… please wake up and join the real world. The only thing you’re accomplishing is to insult those with the skills you need. Get a clue.


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[collaboration] bl4sph3my x CLASSIQUE

A collaboration with bl4sph3my! He did the lineart and I did the coloring!!!

Sketchy Saturdays!

Here's something a bit different for me

and here's this saturdays entry from bloodclassique

Krunchie's entry

Mr. L's submission

diiiverse's submission

[openCanvas] Hatsune Miku x celluloid

Liz です！Another of my speed drawings.

Final Art Work:

http://blood-classique.deviantart.com/art/Hatsune-Miku-love-136730067

We're Still At It!

Hey guys!

With Most of us starting school this week we've grinded the past few days to get some content down. As you can see the layout has been revamped and pimped out thanks to our very own diiiverse. She has also worked out a facebook group for us over here http://tinyurl.com/flashb4ngfbgroup So be sure to check us out! Also be sure to follow this blog as we will be posting some content that won't be seen any where else.

In other news, I will be hosting a live art jam this friday at 5pm central at http://tinychat.com/flashb4ng .If you don't have a webcam you can simply download a program like many cam to stream your desktop. To install and use this specific program here are some instructions: http://www.manycam.com/

All you have to do is download and install, be sure to uncheck the box to install the extra tid bit they want to add at the beginning of installation, I believe it's a wifi hotspot finder? You really don't need that. Anyways after installation launch manycam and go to the options. Select your desktop as your source and then launch the tinychat room. Once in the room click broadcast and select many cam as your webcam. If it doesn't appear as a selection you'll probably need to restart your computer. Once restarted come back to the room and manycam should be available as an option!

Anyways peace out!

[openCanvas] A Wishful Way

Liz です！My first video on drawing~ Please check it out~

Facebook

We now have a facebook group!

http://tinyurl.com/flashb4ngfbgroup

... we are EVERYWHERE! Haha <3

You Got any Ideas? Request Away!

As usual, I'm back for fear of the 'Dark One' tearing me an new one and with a rather interesting offer. You know what? I think the title just says the gist of it, which screws me over on what else to say next. Oh, wait! There are a few things.

Now before you dash to get in line for this ridiculously intriguing shindig of a brainstorm, I'll there's a ton of things you could possibly request. Be it a crossover, a situation for characters you'd like to see them in, or a standard picture pose WHATEVER! All opinions are welcome!

Even if some might get us a chop to the neck... Ha ha, alright just kidding.

I get the feeling that's gonna bring more work on us. YAY!! I'm so glad no one can hear sarcasm through written or typed words! So good luck with that... I don't really know what else to say on that note.

I'M OUTRO!!

Used Manga Sale

A couple of friends donated some of their old manga to flashB4NG. All the manga I have are in really good condition (otherwise noted).

Please reply if you are interested or send an email to admin.flashb4ng@gmail.com

$5 each
$8 for 2

• Princess Ai
• Millennium Snow 1, 2
• Yubisaki Mulk Tea 1, 2
• Heaven!! 1
• Kill Me, Kiss Me 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5
• Get Backers 1, 2, 5
• Welcome to N.H.K. 1
• Boys over Flowers 1
• Neon Genesis Evangelion 2
• Wallflower 1, 2
• Le Chevalier D’econ
• Mushishi 1
• Dazzle 2, 3, 4, 5
• High School Debut 1, 2
• Flower of the Deep Sleep 1, 2 (Completed)
• One Pound Gospel 1
• Confidential Confessions 1, 2 (Completed)
• Jing: King of Bandits 1
• World Exists for Me 1
• Disgaea
• Miss Me?
• Doubt!!
• IS 1
• A Wise Man Sleeps 1, 2
• Hai Dane Renmei 1
• Doll 1
• Gothic Sports 1, 2
• Battle Royal 1
• Blank 1
• S. S. Atro 1
• Shakugan no Shana 1
• Million Tears
• Oroeuls Pop 1, 2
• Hell Girl 1, 2
• Demon Flowers 1
• Suppli 2
• Kanna 1, 2
• Togari 1
• Alive 1, 2
• Me2
• Too Long (1 Volume Series)
• GhostTakers Daydream 1
• Asian Beat 1
• Ral Grad 1
• Banya 1
• Shaman Warrior
• Love Attack 1

About the Members

Name: krunchie/krunch bar/Kristine

Main Role: Chibi Maker

Also Located on: kurisuchine.deviantart.com

PENCILER

Name: Russel Gomez

Contact: azn_bl4sph3my@hotmail.com

Main Roles: Concepts, Pencils and Storyboards

Also Located on: DeviantArt

ATREEEEST & INK
Name: Mr. L, Who's That Jerk(most used), Hey You, Exalted One, I'm Not Jenny, Lar.
Contact: Telepathically; may fail 70% of the time all the time.
Main Roles: Pack mule of the artists including, writing, script, concept, inks, pencilling, colouring, heavy sleeping and official punching bag.

Also located on: devianTART, up in the sky.

INK & COLOUR

Alias: blood&CLASSIQUE
Contact: bloodclassique@126.com


Main Roles: Inking and colouring. (if there's more, just add it for me)
Also Located on: DeviantArt & Wordpress

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Name: emme (eh-me) or emmelion
Alias: diiiverse
Contact: diiiverse.designs@gmail.com

Main Role: Updateing and maintaining website. Designing advertisements and editing work.
Also Located on: DEVIANTART & TUMBLR

Layout

Should I continue making the layout similar to this? Or is it alright the way it is now? (still not completed)

Sketchy Saturdays~

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