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In need of help. Housing payment deadline

Hello,

I need to put it directly, I'm in need of help.

I have to move to a new home soon, and with that, comes a large down-payment, a very tight deadline and extreme stress. On top of the weekly rent I am still doing at the current home, and the moving costs... I need close to $3K USD within the next two weeks.

It's eating me up to ask again after the last time, but I was advised ...

[MFS SKETCHBOOK] May Sketches

A note before I begin: Thank you so much for the response to my earlier journal. The response has helped give some peace of mind as I try to recover from my exhaustion and subsequent breakdown/s. To that end, I wanted to get some sketches in this month, so it isn't a total loss...

Seemed I wanted to refine the way I draw my design sketch things, but that's something for another time. Right now they're mostly character design things, perhaps something I can utili...

Clarifying something

Regarding my latest post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/not-doing-well-104453553

Please read beforehand

If you wanted to help by donating, please send me a deviantArt note, or a DM on Discord, if I am already connected with you. What I'll do is provide you with a link in order to facilitate that. I may not be able to do this through Patreon DMs, hence why I wanted t...

Not doing well

Hello everyone,

To explain my recent absence, and therefore, the lesser amount of activity, is... I am not doing well.

Likely a distorted or traumatic view, of constant threat of judgement, eviction, or any others, have made me avoid seeking professional help. It's become low in my priorities, as I have become too focused with personal, familial and problems making a living. The fact I'm being pushed to find larger accommodation (for reasons also personal and do n...

[DL VER] APR 2024

[EDIT 2/5: Be sure to redownload this, as I had re correct a critical error I made in the Frye drawing - namely her hand! Apologies for the error, everyone. This is what I get for working at 2am!]

One came a little late, but I decided on bundling it with April's other drawing (again, all lossless PNGs), to give it some weight! No way I wanted that one drawing to be alone.

Once more, thank you very much for your continued support!

~MFS

This Is Also Not Ink

[7/5: Now available for viewing by all Reward Tiers!]

[EDIT 2/5: I made a critical error - namely Frye's hand, that I had to correct immediately! (A mistake I am really kicking myself for. ) The DL VER will also be updated, so do re-download that one when it updates to get the corrected versions. Apologies for the error, everyone. This is what I get for working at 2am!]

[Note: while this is date-stamped as May, this was planned for the end of April. I just wasn't ...

SG777 [2024 VER]

[1/5: Oops a bit late to change this: Now available for viewing by all Reward Tiers!]

Some of you may have probably seen the updated commission pricing (I just updated it on my dA today), of which has taken effect since April 15th 2024... which also has some new art to demonstrate the different tiers... which is now right here!

This was also made to address my personal gripes with how I drew...

[DL VER] March 2024

Hello again. And once more, thank you for your understanding earlier. At the least, I managed to make something for March, with two unique pieces. Better than nothing of course.

... Also, I have nothing in mind for the first of April. Anything related to that can go right off a cliff. ("O'Doyle Rules!" etc., etc.)

Thank you again for your support, and here's to another month.

~MFS

[SKETCHBOOK] All Hail (Femme) Shadow!

(EDIT 01/04: Just tweaking up the lineart and coloring. It always looks different on computer, now that I see it)

Pretty much one of those 1am ideas.

So I was building a LEGO Sonic set with Shadow in it (76995 - Shadow's Escape, for those curious), and I just thought... a human, sex-swapped Shadow. And an opportunity to try out some bristol card for my alcohol-based markers. I still need to practice my coloring anyway.

Why not?

Sonic the Hedgehog © SE...

Order.Bodysuit_Opacity_(033)

EDIT 02/04: Now available for viewing by all Reward Tiers!

(I hope nobody is getting sick of my Turfling stuff. Been in an art block lately)

Eight agreed to testing the Memverse wholeheartedly - under one condition... An unusual request that had gotten Marina (the admin and creator) all blushy and Pearl puzzled.

... but on the upside, The Captain likes it!

Splatoon 3: Side Order © Nintendo

[PREVIEW/WIP] Something on the Side...

So... like I said, I wanted to try to make something - and as a teaser, I'm actually working on this as we speak. I hope you look forward to it... (The image on the left is from a recent commission, and was using that as a color reference)

The Sparkle Backstage Exclusive

(Commissioned by Patron DM-3000, which continues Luss T.'s reporting blitz! ... and in addition, I put a little extra in the next drawing after the main one.)

I.. uh... I'm afraid don't have too much to add to this one, folks; I got a little unprofessional. I know I was at the Sparkle Theater interviewing Princess Peach making her acting debut but after that...

Ahem. I'll have to arrange another interview, maybe after the play (Dashing...

2024-03-26 12:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post

This is the second month in a row

And I am sick of it. I've not been able to make anything here, often because of constantly trying to make rent or daily bills. However, I would rather that than continuing the Drawing Drive for longer, because dealing with... certain aspects would have made me far more upset than usual.

While the most I could are some commissions, and maybe a sketch or two, I felt you needed to know the situation here.

Perhaps I am somewhat compromised due to not getting any sleep in any nights - ...

The Post-Tour Exclusive

Yes I know I posted this already, but I wanted to continue the Luss T. stuff after the Pauline one here, (and again, also commissioned by Patron DM-3000) plus here, I can write Luss T.'s thoughts! Look out for more exclusive one-on ones!

Booyah! Another exclusive with a high-profile artist! The paper I work for is gonna love this! (I write my own column for Mushroom Daily, but I also do other kinds of reporting from time to time. My favourite is doing these one-on-ones with int...

2024-03-06 09:58:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Some bad bad luck this month.

Hello everyone,

I wanted to let you know that I had some ideas in mind... but got a major setback as I fell sick last week, following an extremely stressful day (one involving a relative's computer and ransomware...) and getting sick from a viral infection, because the stress made myself vulnerable

I only managed to feel better now, but am sadly in also in the middle of a struggle to get funds. I am unsure if I can make at least one for February... That is all for...

[DL VER] DEC 2023 - JAN 2024

Well, it's been an exhausting 4 months, but I seemed to have found some stability, which was why you saw some new things here around this month. Again I apologise for the lacking updates. I hope to implement some changes going forward.

As always, this is a 7z file containing full lossless PNGs of all drawings from December to January (excluding the commission - that's a freebie for all paid members and will be shown later!)

Once more, thank you so very much for your understanding ...

Too Hot For Splatcasts

[11/02: Now available for viewing by all Reward Tiers!]

[EDIT: 04/02: And yes here is the version without Frye's dress - it even works with the narrative too!]

A little preamble before I begin. This was intended for the end of January, but much like the setting here... this has been my experience in my corner of the world in January, a real scorcher of a summer, and it really worn me down enough to try to get some rest. But again, wanted to get back into more detailed drawings. Ho...

Backstage Exclusive

Another commission this time, by patron DM-3000! (Wanted to show here because I wanted to ease back into more involved stuff.)

What a scoop! An exclusive interview with the super-popular (and super sexy) Pauline, Mayor of New Donk City! I just got back from watching her latest performance, so you bet I was excited to meet her in her dressing room for a one-on-one. There were so many things I wanted to ask, I almost filled up my note...

2024-01-31 20:13:49 +0000 UTC View Post

[Dead End Inn] The Koopa Customer

[EDIT: Now available for viewing by all Reward Tiers. Apologies for being so late.]

[EDIT: 04/02: Added an extra version - seems the special formula has been fiddling with the Dark Crown's functions!]

One wondrous loss later, a certain boss just wanted to put on her Dark Crown and unwind. How fortunate that a certain traveling inn happened to be nearby! The soap used here is very special, a formula made by Lady M herself. It has a... peculiar effect to anyone who ...

Sticky Succubi Soles

May as well continue my "Halloween: Extended Edition" Theme I suppose, with a very lovely display by three female demons, from left to right: Verosika (Helluva Boss), Morrigan (Darkstalkers), and Albedo (Dungeon of Narzick), along with a fantastic "coating" to compliment them! (There's a clean version attached as well, for your enjoyment)

[DL VER] OCT - NOV 2023

Well, better late than never I suppose. For my yearly Halloween banner change, and a slightly lighter but no less impactful of a set for October (and a bit of November).  As always, this comes with lossless PNGs packed into a 7z file, so do use appropriate software for unpacking.

I apologise for sounding rather defeated, as some things have happened very recently that really brought me down. As mentioned before, I've got really nothing in mind to follow this October. And it's 2023-12-01 11:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post

Welcome to The Dead End!

(Originally posited for Halloween, it was delayed because of the aforementioned financial emergency going into November. Given I had nothing of interest to oblige with in November or December, I may as well continue October's theme. To make up for lateness, it will be immediately available for all Reward Tiers.)

Some rumors say a peculiar inn just... appears on the roads, ready to greet weary travelers looking for a place to rest. Other rumors tell of the hostss peculiar quirks, whether...

November Delay

My deepest apologies. I hadn't updated in a while, as I was having some daily financial struggles coming into November. Mainly to do with the fact I was shouldering a lot of financial responsibilities on my own, and faltered in my daily work in this week for a few reasons.

I probably will have an "Extended Halloween" for my drawings. Not like much else I'm interested in this month (not Thanksgiving, and certainly not way too early Xmas). 

Thank you for unders...

Vivian's On Board [COMPLETE + DESIGN]

(Apologies for the delay. The end of October has been... not my best, to put it lightly. There's far too much to explain, and I don't want to bring down the mood of this place. Even though Halloween has passed - I feel like continuing the spooky theme for just a little longer, if only to make up for the awful past month. Thank you again for your understanding, and support)

Now, onto nicer things, I did make the Vivian card-craft on time for Halloween, but I decided against the backlight...

[WIP] Vivian's On Board!

Looks like there's another of the card-stand-thing - like I made last year - is currently in progress! I was mulling over what exactly to make, which was originally a smaller Pokemon (A Phantump, including a story! Perhaps another time) ... until a recent drawing I posted earlier, and a suggestion to make another large one (There's space for it!) brought me to build a Vivian one instead!

As you can see, I've got the shapes all ready, as well as the corresponding coloure...

Missy: Mistress of the Manor

[2/11: Now available for viewing by all Reward Tiers]

(And here I thought I wasn't going to make it! Thank goodness for last-minute inspirations! You've actually seen my redesign of her during my currently ongoing Sketch Drive, now I am proud to bring the Gourgeist Mistress to life again!)

Meet Missy, the lady of the house, as it were, of the Missy Manor. An awfully playful and free spirit, in spite of her (unstated) considerable age. Much like many Gourgeist now,...

The Real Shadow Beauty

[17/10: Now available for viewing by all Reward Tiers!]

(Oops! This one was a tiny bit late. I did opt for a simpler pose this time. I hope you don't mind)

Vivian: So you really do like me like this huh? You're really sweet...

Had been a while since drawing this lovely fire-based (but not in temperament) Shadow Siren... And again got very inspired by a recent announcement! Not until next year of course, but I couldn't resist! Went with a sl...

#53: Soles

Acht: Hey. You done yet? I got some more tracks I wanna work on. Oh right. You're feeling that for my feet, right? I forgot what that... felt like. Hm.

[8/10: Now available for viewing by all Reward Tiers!]

It's been... a rough September, one which necessitated the Sketch Drive, of which I am deeply thankful, to everyone who lent a hand. Thank you. It has helped enough to give me room to start October - or should I say, A...