I love Werewolf Versus. It was an online 'zine that collected art and stories about werewolves. I had applied a few times but never got the chance to be published there. There were always a TON of applications, and my stuff never really made it past the first muster. *shrugs*

A special issue, that took just about everything that was thrown at it, application wise, was the Werewolf Versus Fascism issue. All the proceeds went to a charity to help folks fight against fascism.

I had a chapter of a novel I was writing (that got put on pause) where a son had to confront (and because werewolves) violently stop his father from his continued abuses of their community. The lead up needed a bit more clarity, as the main character struggled with what to do. He had tried other methods prior to the events in this scene, to stop his father, only to be thwarted. So was left with one choice: allow the abuse to continue, or stop him.

I also created the back cover image for this 'zine, It was a fast and dirty photo-manipulation (of course I am critical of it, even now, as there are so many things that could've been done to improve on it). 

As of this year, the whole collection is now FREE to download and read!

You can get the Whole Werewolf Versus Bundle Here — Until September 28th 2026 (which I believe it will be removed from Gumroad).

I'll create a print on demand option for prints of this, again. somewhere. >.>

Since Tumblr is dumping all their Data into AI, I'm moving a bunch of stuff here to archive it. So If you see a bunch of stuff that doesn't make sense — now you know.

I'm so happy to see so many groups of people come together to try and start their own studios. It's not an easy task.

This specific one about dinosaurs hits a lot of nostalgia buttons. I just had to share it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf…

 — Sketchtube — 

I'm in on the inside of this and I think it has a lot of positivity and possibility. I'm not 100% sure how the owner is working it up, nor what the code base is, or what they are using. However it's pretty neat so far.

I'm part of the MAP for the project and oh boy are my animation skills rusty as hell. With 2 jobs, it's not easy to force the time. With 2 jobs and GUTS that hate me right now... It's been tough.

But I have to keep pushing through. Get 'er done. Because... I need that. For me. Ya know? However trying to find "my style" in human characters... I just... *shrugs* I can copy other people's style to a certain point, but I'm a cridder designer. >.>

People's faces are their identity.

It's always bothered me. >.>

BUT! I'm fighting through it. Because... I need this. ^.^

I'll post my roughs when I can. ^.^

I have delved into a level of FAFO that could only be counted as "brain fog induced dumb-assery".

Background: 

I gained weight, a lot of weight considering more than 2 years ago I started only eating maybe twice a  day with a little bit of grazing (and trying to stay hydrated). This was due most in part in my work schedule and physical demands from working at Walmart.., again. 

But, about a year ago, my current roommate got my name in for a job at the airport. After two other people either dipped out for other jobs, or ran away from the (mild) chaos, I was brought in — and asked how long I planned on staying.

Which is normal, kinda, for most jobs. But for most jobs it's more of a psychological questions to get a look into your personality and motivations. THIS question was raw, because none of the new people they tried to train stayed. Not even the fuelers they offered the "pay upgrade" promotion too — including my roommate. HE at least got a taste of what Summer is like, and "noped the fuck out".

Red flag? Maybe? But there is a minor chaos goblin spirit deep inside of me, so I stuck it out. For a year (as of November).

Mind you this, I was also still working at Walmart. And when my training period at the airport past, and I settled into my role, I adjusted my Walmart schedule to 2 days a week, 8 hours. The airport job — 10 hrs, 4 days a week.

So I have ONE day off a week. (And THAT's a whole other tangent that involves my roommate).

Well.. wow... Most of the folks I used to interact with on this site have either stopped using it, or I have totally lost touch with them. I kinda miss it.

A LOT has happened since my last post here. I had been posting in my Art Blog and rereading the private posts left me chilled again. 

I lost my grandmother, then my dad bought her farm, and barely a year later he died from cancer. My step mom got everything because of wills and inheritance laws, and the farm got sold.

The place was more than just a piece of property. It was HOME. It's where my spirit rested, when I found peace in an insane world, and I've never gotten that back.

I moved to Florida, and stayed with my sister for a year, then got kicked out because I didn't do as she told me too (when I had done as she told me too, I lost what little inheritance I had). Instead of following my own wisdom or instincts, I just ducked my head and followed. She meant well, but she only knew what worked for *her*. And I am not her. I never had the same motivations, drives, nor anything else.

In the move... a LOT of my commission work either got lost or left behind, as it was very sudden. I didn't have a stable job, was on state benefits, and only got half of the child support I should have been given, once I had my son also under my care full time. But I never pressured or pressed, because their father and I both agreed not to get the legal BS involved. I didn't even want his money, but NJ forced me to get it.

Testing a thought

((Reblogged post from WolfSkull Jack))
My notes: This is a very heart felt reminder of what it's like to struggle as an artist.

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Working from home

Working from home- The challenges

I have been working from home for 3 years and it is without doubt the best job that I’ve ever had. Granted, the previous jobs that I have had have been mostly shitty call centre jobs and retail, but being a full time artist really is my dream job despite all of that!

I get to sleep in, I don’t have to deal with office politics or drama, and I get to watch animation whilst I work! It’s pretty damn awesome.

As many people already know, I fell into working for myself when I was made redundant from a call centre. This was terrifying. I had been uploading my work online for many years but had no idea if it was even possible to make a living off of my art, let alone what the challenges were that lay ahead of me.

There are ups and downs of any job and there are a few challenges that I’ve encountered that I didn’t expect when I started working for myself.

They just don’t get it.

Very few people will understand what you actually do. Going to the hairdressers or party and getting that dull inane chit chat fills me with dread.

‘What do you do for a living?’

‘So…you’re a good drawer then?’

'You’re on benefits, lol’

'When are you going to get a REAL job?’

And these are just strangers! It can be even more hurtful when your friends or family are just as ignorant.

Author/Artist: expensivebrowniez

Working on expanding my “Prayer” Series.