I can't believe it's nearly December! My last day of classes is December 9th! Woot! I'm so excited to finish my first semester of Studio Art!! I'm going to post some of my school work once I get it back ^_^ How're you guys doing in school? Excited for the break?

Today we drew the best nude model I've ever had. Firstly, she had a beautiful body, so it was a pleasure to look at. Secondly, she had a constant little smirk on her face that most of us commented on afterward (and included in our drawings). Thirdly, her poses were FANTASTIC. She slipped into this cotton tube (that's what my prof referred to it as), and modeled in it... It was weirdly awesome. Oh, and we jokingly nicknamed her "Ginger" I bet you can guess why lol.

I've been working really, really, REALLY hard on my website. You can check out the under construction page now if you'd like ^_^ [link] I'll be sure to update when everything's finally finished. I'm finding css to be a very interesting coding language. I'm coding it all meself! Woot *is proud* Much of my layout design is from stock images on dA, so I have to say I'm very thankful for those that provide such lovely useful resources for our community .

Did anyone see Twilight? Omg omg omg what did you thing? Admittedly, Twilight is my guilty pleasure. I consider myself a person with... more sophistocated taste in literature, but gawd. Why! Why does RPATTZ aka Robert Pattinson AKA EDWARD have to be so darned SEXY. WHHHY. </fangirling> Seriously, that movie was awful, but in such a dazzling way. Y'know what I mean? Anyway, I'd love to hear your thoughts

I could really use a nice warm cup of coffee right now... I'm sitting in Media Art, freezing fingers, typing to you folks :3 I think I'm gonna go get that coffee. Let me know how you're doing!

~ Sasha

*I am offering commissions to help *Endling in his medical emergency.*

Details:

I am offering five ORIGINAL commissions.

5x7 inch paintings: $15

8.5x11 inch paintings: $30

I will paint one character and a small magical creature. The paintings will be done in my style, and must be similar to those found in my gallery. The materials I use are watercolours and ink.

I accept PayPal @ karenryan95@hotmail.com
ALL monies will be send to *Endling, and will help to pay his medical bills!

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I've always been a really big fan of 's comics and characters, his style and humour. I was lucky enough to stumble upon his art at a local convention, where it was being sold by Snafu comics. Anyway, this extremely talented artist is very, very sick...
This is what he's written in his journal: "I'd rather not talk about the exact procedure, the exact name of the disease, and nature of the illness, unless you want to hear specific details about infections, abcesses and the possibility of eroding, perforated internal organs."

His bills are in the thousands, just for medication to keep him alive & for a single night's stay in the hospital. For my American friends out there, you yourselves can testify to how awful the US healthcare system is. We may not be able to depend on Government to take care of us, but we can count on each other!

There is a way for You to help! *Endling himself is offering up a bunch of original pieces, on a 'to be announced' date. This is something exciting to look forward too, just in itself! On top of that, many amazing artists are offering ridiculously cheap commissions to help his cause. You can check them out here: [link]

If you don't want to recieve an artwork, or can only donate a few dollars (even a single dollar helps!) please send it via paypal to *Endling's account: endrealm@yahoo.com

I want to add that I'm thinking of offering a commissioned painting to the person who gives me the highest bid (this could easily be $12 or $100, it would be up to the bidders ). The money would go to *Endling, and I would pay for shipping. Would anyone be interested? The piece would be done in my style, like what you see below this box.

Anyway, I think we as artists need to look out for one another. I know I would for you, and I hope you would for me! Thanks for taking the time to read this!

~ Sasha