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Mel is a passionate dabbler.

Happy 4th!!! - update

Journal Entry: Wed Jul 8, 2009, 2:19 PM


For :iconjunkbyjen:

Update:DSL Woes

I am currently having DSL issues, so I have given up on trying to look at deviations. My DSL is normally fine, but the last few days it’s been terrible. So forgive my lack of commenting, etc., but it takes forever to view any deviation in full size.

I spent nearly 2 hours on the phone with tech support. She was utterly clueless. I love how they try to blame it on everything BUT their service. I finally lost my patience and just snapped on the woman. Told her flat out I am NOT jumping through anymore of her stupid hoops, send someone out to check the line. Another half hour later they finally agreed with me there is a problem in the line. Wow, really??? No kidding?

Here’s hoping they get it fixed ASAP.


I’m back. More or less, anyway. Though it is summer, and I do not plan to sit at my desk unless I must. And a bit at night.
The break was what I needed, and if I kill comments on my submissions from time to time, well, deal with it. If you really want to comment on something, and I disabled them, send me a note!

It’s the 4th of July weekend here in the US. Celebrate safely folks, and have a wonderful holiday weekend! :woohoo:

Image Use

If you want to use one of my images for personal use, such as a roleplay charcter, please make sure you follow the guidelines. You do not need ask me, just read the Terms of Use and follow them. The image must be posted in my personal gallery on my personal site in order to be used.

Terms of Use
Personal Gallery

If the image you wish to use is not listed in my personal gallery, there is a licensing fee involved. The image might be available from my store. If not, it is posted in my commercial gallery. If you have an questions regarding use, please feel free to contact me. The artwork in my design store and my commercial gallery all have license information and Terms of Use available for viewing.

Design Art Store
Commercial Gallery

Commissions

If you would like to commission me for a project or would like some pricing information for a project, please click here for my contact page and submit your requirements/pricing request. Please do not send me a note on dA. I am on hiatus, and I am not going to sign on just to check notes.

Genres of Artwork Commissions
Fantasy - dark, light, classic, high, in short pretty much everything fantasy
People - medieval, knights, warriors, noblewomen and noblemen, pinups of men and women, romantic
Gothic - classic and modern

I will not work in the areas of modern cities, modern people, superhero comics, scifi, and modern settings outside of Gothic.

Photo Manipulation Commissions
Pretty much everything.

Please keep the above guidelines in mind when you make an inquiry about pricing for a project. The current status for accepting new design work is posted on my site.
Clubs

:iconmedievalcommunity: :icontradewinds3d: :iconposeraddicts: :iconbigcats:
:iconavaloncommunity: :iconenchantedforest: :iconthemermaidsclub: :iconeliteartists:

Friends

:iconkissmypixels: :iconmimicat: :iconphotocrafter: :iconrixster: :iconrundwulfwolfshield: :iconsammykaye1:
:iconswtmelode: :iconstelthman: :icontasharene: :iconspm91g: :iconwrenstormbringer: :iconloveit:
:iconkatlienc: :iconimaginedmoments: :iconfreyals: :iconwildfire2003: :icondogworks: :icondoarte:
:iconboris0317: :iconsedart: :iconmcafee2000: :iconalltheoriginalnames: :icondavidezam: :icondesignsbyeve:
  • Mood: Frustrated

Pageviews and hiatus

Journal Entry: Sun May 31, 2009, 6:14 AM


For :iconjunkbyjen:

My thanks for your comments and faves, I truly appreciate the support. I just hit 50,000 page views, and normally, I do not make remarks about such things. But I suppose that is something to hoot about here. Thank you, very much, for that kind of support. I also truly appreciate the skills that I have gained in my time here.

I’m going on hiatus for a little while, Ironic that I should feel the need to do that right after 50,000 page views, but I must. I have a lot going on suddenly off line, and more happening online in recent days. I cannot keep up with it all right now, so something has to give for a while. I have noticed that I’m feeling a little burned out with the online communities the last few weeks, so this would be the thing to step back from for a while. I did not realize how much of my time it occupied, until I eased back some in the last week or so.

I’m not entirely sure how long I’ll be gone, but I do have a Wordpress blog and a personal gallery; the links are above to those. Or you can just send me an email to say hello. I’ve had an online presence for a long time, so I’m easy to find. Or so a few folks have demonstrated in the past.

I wish you all well, keep in touch if you’d like.

Jen, I wish you love and health, I hope you triumph in this latest battle, I believe you will. You are a strong woman.

Kristie, I wish you an easy, speedy birth and a healthy baby!

Be safe everyone, and have a wonderful season wherever you are!!

Image Use

If you want to use one of my images for personal use, such as a roleplay charcter, please make sure you follow the guidelines. You do not need ask me, just read the Terms of Use and follow them. The image must be posted in my personal gallery on my personal site in order to be used.

Terms of Use
Personal Gallery

If the image you wish to use is not listed in my personal gallery, there is a licensing fee involved. The image might be available from my store. If not, it is posted in my commercial gallery. If you have an questions regarding use, please feel free to contact me. The artwork in my design store and my commercial gallery all have license information and Terms of Use available for viewing.

Design Art Store
Commercial Gallery

Commissions

If you would like to commission me for a project or would like some pricing information for a project, please click here for my contact page and submit your requirements/pricing request. Please do not send me a note on dA. I am on hiatus, and I am not going to sign on just to check notes.

Genres of Artwork Commissions
Fantasy - dark, light, classic, high, in short pretty much everything fantasy
People - medieval, knights, warriors, noblewomen and noblemen, pinups of men and women, romantic
Gothic - classic and modern

I will not work in the areas of modern cities, modern people, superhero comics, scifi, and modern settings outside of Gothic.

Photo Manipulation Commissions
Pretty much everything.

Please keep the above guidelines in mind when you make an inquiry about pricing for a project. The current status for accepting new design work is posted on my site.
Clubs

:iconmedievalcommunity: :icontradewinds3d: :iconposeraddicts: :iconbigcats:
:iconavaloncommunity: :iconenchantedforest: :iconthemermaidsclub: :iconeliteartists:

Friends

:iconkissmypixels: :iconmimicat: :iconphotocrafter: :iconrixster: :iconrundwulfwolfshield: :iconsammykaye1:
:iconswtmelode: :iconstelthman: :icontasharene: :iconspm91g: :iconwrenstormbringer: :iconloveit:
:iconkatlienc: :iconimaginedmoments: :iconfreyals: :iconwildfire2003: :icondogworks: :icondoarte:
:iconboris0317: :iconsedart: :iconmcafee2000: :iconalltheoriginalnames: :icondavidezam: :icondesignsbyeve:
  • Mood: Daily Needs

Features and Mom's Day

Journal Entry: Sat May 9, 2009, 12:57 PM


For :iconjunkbyjen:

First, let me say Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there!! I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Thank you, so much, to all the folks who featured me recently, and all the folks adding me to their watch lists and my artwork to their collections. I sincerely appreciate the support, and I’m glad you enjoy my art.

A little bit of trivia about me you guys may or may not know. I have no formal art training of any kind. None. Ever. About 8 years ago or so, I could draw awesome stick figure and decent horses. That’s about it. I have spent the better part of the last 8 years learning things I never thought I could learn. And I have loved every moment of it. When I look back on my early days in this -passionate dabbling- as I call it, I am rather surprised at how far I have actually come over the years. It’s been a wonderful journey, and I look forward to the things to come.

I have not posted any features for a long time. I thought I would post some stuff, but this time it’s a little different. Normally, I mix things up, a little of this, a little of that, and toss in some of those for good measure. Not today.
One thing I have noticed is a lack of features for strictly 3D. And since this is the medium of choice for me, I have decided that today I am going to offer up some of the amazing 3D pieces out there. The ones in my favs to be specific.

There is heart and soul in these pieces folks, as much as any digital painting, photo manip or any other artwork posted on this site. And yes, of course there are warriors!!
Enjoy and let these artists know that you did!

Take care,
Mel


current features














commissions

If you would like to commission me for a project or would like some pricing information for a project, please click here for my contact page and submit your needs

and or request from there. Please do not send me a note on dA. Chances are, I will forget it is there, use the contact form on my site or direct email.
Clubs

:iconmedievalcommunity: :icontradewinds3d: :iconposeraddicts: :iconbigcats:
:iconavaloncommunity: :iconenchantedforest: :iconthemermaidsclub: :iconeliteartists:

Friends

:iconkissmypixels: :iconmimicat: :iconphotocrafter: :iconrixster: :iconrundwulfwolfshield: :iconsammykaye1:
:iconswtmelode: :iconstelthman: :icontasharene: :iconspm91g: :iconwrenstormbringer: :iconloveit:
:iconkatlienc: :iconimaginedmoments: :iconfreyals: :iconwildfire2003: :icondogworks: :icondoarte:
:iconboris0317: :iconsedart: :iconmcafee2000: :iconalltheoriginalnames: :icondavidezam: :icondesignsbyeve:
  • Mood: Neutral

Just for fun

Journal Entry: Thu Apr 30, 2009, 6:12 AM
  • Mood: Daily Needs
  • Listening to: heh, Queen!!
  • Eating: Breakfast
  • Drinking: Juice


For :iconjunkbyjen:

Birthday gifts from friends.

:iconkissmypixels: :icondesignsbyeve:

:iconboris0317: :iconkatlienc:

:iconkaanamoonshadow:



Snagged this from Anita's journal and I have not done one of these in a while.


1.You have ten dollars and need to buy snacks at a gas station, what do you buy?
If it's a Wawa, mostly likely fruit and water, or a sandwich and water.

2. If you were reincarnated as a sea creature, what would you be?
Dolphin

3. Who is your favorite redhead?
Oh heck, I'd say my husband but he shaves his head!

4. What do you order when you are at IHOP?
Haven't been in years.

5. Last book you read?
The Myst Reader (still reading it, THICK book)

6. Describe your mood.
Feeling pretty good today.

7. Describe the last time you were injured?
Well, I injured my shoulder when I did a tuck and roll in the street a few months back. The dog leash slipped from my fingers and was dragging on the ground, had to catch him! Rolled right to my feet though, lol, did not know I could still do that.

8. Of all your friends, who would you want to be stuck in a well with?
That's a tough one. I think Dee since she is the only other one I know in decent shape. We might be able to climb out, lol!

9. Rock concert or symphony?
I have been to SO many rock concerts, I think I have to say symphony. Have not been to nearly as many of those.

10. What is the wallpaper of your cell phone?
My artwork

11. Favorite soda?
Definitely Coke!

12. What type of shirt are you wearing?
T-shirt.

13. If you could only use one form of transportation:
Easy. Horses.

14. Most recent movie you have watched in theaters?
The International.

15. Name an actor/actress/singer you have had the hots for?
Oh my, that's so easy! Adrian Paul. Those rugged good looks, that smile, have you ever seen that man smile??? Wow.

16. What is your favorite kind of cake?
Pineapple upside down cake.

17. What did you have for dinner last night?
Steak, baby potato pancakes, and a salad made with fresh greens.

18. Look to your left, what do you see?
The D&D monters manuals and Dungeon master guide (my son and his friends want me to be the DM for their game) some of my books on Photoshop and 3D stuff. The Religion (fantastic book) printing paper, empty CD cases, bizz cards, geeze, want me to go on?? It's my desk and all.

19. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?
Absolutely, cannot get them off otherwise.

20. Favorite toy as a child?
My Zodi, he was a stuffed bear. My first toy.

21. Do you buy your own groceries?
Well yea.

22. Do you think people talk about you behind your back?
Honestly, they probably do but normally I really could care less.

23. When was the last time you had gummy worms?
Oh wow, like years. Never really liked them.

24. What’s your favorite fruit?
Cantaloupe.

25. Do you have a picture of yourself doing a cartwheel?
Nope, though I can do one. I mean come on, I did a tuck and roll in the street!

26. Do you like running long distances?
No, I do not run.

27. Have you ever eaten snow?
Lots of times.

28. What color are your bedsheets?
Pale, pale striped beige.

29. What’s your favorite flower?
Hmmm...I'd have to say an iris.

30. Do you do ballet?
Nope.

31. Do you listen to classical music?
Often.

32. What is the first TV theme song that pops in your head?
Ahem. "The Highlander" of course. Loved that show and some of the movies, though the last one sucked big time.

33. Do you watch SpongeBob?
Not at all.

34. What temperature is it outside right now?
Mid 50's I think.

35. Do people consider you smart?
So I am told.

36. How many piercings do you have?
2, my ears.

37. Are you signed on AIM?
Nope, not at the moment.

38. Have you ever tried gluing your fingers together?
Why would I do that? No.

39. How do you feel about your family?
Love them unconditionally.

40. Do you have an iPod?
No but my son and husband do.

41. What time do you go to bed?
Whenever I get tired. It varies.

42. What CD is currently in your CD player?
LOL! Queen!

43. What movie do you know every line from?
Actually, more than a few. My son and I are huge movie buffs.

44. What is your favorite salad dressing?
Italian balsamic vinaigrette.

45. What did you get for Christmas this year?
A computer, clothing, some jewelry.

46. What family member/friend lives the farthest from you?
My brother-in-law in Arizona. At the moment.

47. Do you like hugs?
Yep.

48. Last time you had butterflies in your stomach?
My last checkup.

49. What is the way people most often mispronounce any part of your name?
They really butchered my maiden name. Come on, how hard is it to pronounce Mulholland?

50. Last person you hugged?
My son, this morning.

Playing around on the web...



commissions

If you would like to commission me for a project or would like some pricing information for a project, please click here for my contact page and submit your needs and or request from there. Please do not send me a note on dA. Chances are, I will forget it is there, use the contact form on my site or direct email.
Clubs

:iconmedievalcommunity: :icontradewinds3d: :iconposeraddicts: :iconbigcats:
:iconavaloncommunity: :iconenchantedforest: :iconthemermaidsclub: :iconeliteartists:

Stamps







Friends

:iconkissmypixels: :iconmimicat: :iconphotocrafter: :iconrixster: :iconrundwulfwolfshield: :iconsammykaye1:
:iconswtmelode: :iconstelthman: :icontasharene: :iconspm91g: :iconwrenstormbringer: :iconloveit:
:iconkatlienc: :iconimaginedmoments: :iconfreyals: :iconwildfire2003: :icondogworks: :icondoarte:
:iconboris0317: :iconsedart: :iconmcafee2000: :iconalltheoriginalnames: :icondavidezam: :icondesignsbyeve:

end quote

"Art is art, it is perception, vision and passion; it is the unfettered expression of our souls. And it is all beautiful, each in its own way. We should never forget that."


Image Terms of Use
You may NOT use my artwork for personal use, or as an image for your gaming or role-play character without a licensing fee unless it is marked for personal use in the gallery I keep on my own site. I have character portraits in high resolution jpeg format available to be licensed from my online store, as well as limited edition, exclusive character portraits for sale.


You are not allowed to use my artwork to create avatars, PSP tubes, My Space themes, blog themes of any kind, message board themes, web sets, stationary, sig tags, templates, shareware, payware or exclusive designs or offer any sort of design created with my artwork as any free item from any site on the internet or as part of any digital collection, NOT without a licensing fee. The images available to be licensed are listed in my store. If an image is not listed there, it cannot be licensed.


No one is allowed to post or has written permission to post my art on the web for redistribution as PSP tubes or any sort of digital collection online of offline. This includes, but is not limited to sites such as My Space, Facebook, Photobucket and any other site similar to these sites. You may not post my artwork on any site where anyone can request a print order of the image via a third party whose sole purpose is to sell prints for profit and said printing company does not credit me or compensate me in some way for my own artwork. My artwork is not stock to be used by anyone or hacked apart to use to make new images claimed as your own. Again, I have a design store where you can license design art and clip art for your own use.

All the more recent images in this gallery now contain an invisible, digitally embedded watermark from Digimarc Corporation, with my name and copyright information. It cannot be removed by any method.




2nd DA Anniversary

Journal Entry: Mon Apr 13, 2009, 7:11 AM
  • Mood: Spring Fever


For :iconjunkbyjen:

Birthday gifts from friends.

:iconkissmypixels: :icondesignsbyeve:

:iconboris0317: :iconkatlienc:

:iconkaanamoonshadow:


I hope you all enjoyed the holiday, if you celebrate it that is. Mine was quiet and fun, and not as stressful as most holidays can be.

Thank you for the images you added to your faves and collections in recent days, I truly appreciate your support. And hello to my recent watchers, I appreciate your choice, and I hope you enjoy!

On April 2 it marked my 2 year anniversary here, I forgot about that, :lol:! I had joined previously, just to read something a friend had written. It was marked mature, so I had to join. I was here that one time, and then not back until I began posting my artwork.
I have to admit, it was one of the smartest choices I have made in so far as online galleries go. Granted, I’m kind of distant, but I do value the friends I have made here, as well as the things I have learned. And it’s simply a pleasure to view everyone’s work too.

Here is to another year of art and friends and better things for us all!

commissions

If you would like to commission me for a project or would like some pricing information for a project, please click here for my contact page and submit your needs and or request from there. Please do not send me a note on dA. Chances are, I will forget it is there, use the contact form on my site or direct email.
Clubs

:iconmedievalcommunity: :icontradewinds3d: :iconposeraddicts: :iconbigcats:
:iconavaloncommunity: :iconenchantedforest: :iconthemermaidsclub: :iconeliteartists:

Stamps







Friends

:iconkissmypixels: :iconmimicat: :iconphotocrafter: :iconrixster: :iconrundwulfwolfshield: :iconsammykaye1:
:iconswtmelode: :iconstelthman: :icontasharene: :iconspm91g: :iconwrenstormbringer: :iconloveit:
:iconkatlienc: :iconimaginedmoments: :iconfreyals: :iconwildfire2003: :icondogworks: :icondoarte:
:iconboris0317: :iconsedart: :iconmcafee2000: :iconalltheoriginalnames: :icondavidezam: :icondesignsbyeve:

end quote

"Art is art, it is perception, vision and passion; it is the unfettered expression of our souls. And it is all beautiful, each in its own way. We should never forget that."


Image Terms of Use
You may NOT use my artwork for personal use, or as an image for your gaming or role-play character without a licensing fee unless it is marked for personal use in the gallery I keep on my own site. I have character portraits in high resolution jpeg format available to be licensed from my online store, as well as limited edition, exclusive character portraits for sale.


You are not allowed to use my artwork to create avatars, PSP tubes, My Space themes, blog themes of any kind, message board themes, web sets, stationary, sig tags, templates, shareware, payware or exclusive designs or offer any sort of design created with my artwork as any free item from any site on the internet or as part of any digital collection, NOT without a licensing fee. The images available to be licensed are listed in my store. If an image is not listed there, it cannot be licensed.


No one is allowed to post or has written permission to post my art on the web for redistribution as PSP tubes or any sort of digital collection online of offline. This includes, but is not limited to sites such as My Space, Facebook, Photobucket and any other site similar to these sites. You may not post my artwork on any site where anyone can request a print order of the image via a third party whose sole purpose is to sell prints for profit and said printing company does not credit me or compensate me in some way for my own artwork. My artwork is not stock to be used by anyone or hacked apart to use to make new images claimed as your own. Again, I have a design store where you can license design art and clip art for your own use.

All the more recent images in this gallery now contain an invisible, digitally embedded watermark from Digimarc Corporation, with my name and copyright information. It cannot be removed by any method.




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=alltheoriginalnames:iconalltheoriginalnames:
:sprint:
Sun May 10, 2009, 7:48 PM
~8Hours:icon8Hours:
thanks for the feature!!!
Sat May 9, 2009, 3:25 PM
*RundwulfWolfShield:iconRundwulfWolfShield:
:glomp:
Sun Mar 1, 2009, 4:16 PM
=darkermusings:icondarkermusings:
:rofl: You're a lunatic Wulf!
Fri Feb 13, 2009, 7:55 AM
*RundwulfWolfShield:iconRundwulfWolfShield:
:ninja: :spam: :ninja:
Wed Feb 11, 2009, 4:57 PM
*RundwulfWolfShield:iconRundwulfWolfShield:
:ninja: :spam: :ninja:
Wed Feb 11, 2009, 4:56 PM
=darkermusings:icondarkermusings:
Darn, I always forget this thing is here!
Mon Jan 26, 2009, 5:35 AM
=moroka323:iconmoroka323:
Happy holidays :glomp: :blowkiss:
Wed Dec 17, 2008, 6:09 AM
~vantur88:iconvantur88:
You do great work. I role play on Myspace and wonderd if I could use one of ur art works as My main char pic.
Thu Nov 27, 2008, 4:16 PM
*IRISHWSDM:iconIRISHWSDM:
Slainte!! :shamrock:
Fri Oct 31, 2008, 1:31 PM

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