3 WEEKS OF INSOMNIA PAYS OFF IN THE END! [ART]

[fussybishounen]

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaay back in December/January I was sweating it out, trying to get an entry finished for Tokyopop's Rising Stars of Manga contest, right? And this time around I actually FINISHED.

Well, a short while ago, whilst sitting ALONE checking my email, in an EMPTY HOUSE, with ALL of my friends out of town, I received word that my entry made it

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[tragic_elegance]

I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!! ::HUGS:: You fucking deserve it! I'll vote a bajillion times! (Well, if I could.)

[fussybishounen]

*BOUNCES!!* GAHHH XDDDD I was so thrilled just to make Top 20. NOT TO SAY THAT I'D TURN DOWN VOTES OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. XDD;;;

Man, this summer, I totally want to draw like a fiend and REALLY REALLY improve. Even if this contest doesn't turn out to be ANYTHING in the end, at least I got Tokyopop's attention! That alone was worth the crazy insomniac marathon, you know?

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3

[cruel_disorder]

That's so fantastic!!! ^___^ I'll get everyone I know to vote for you because you totally deserve to win and your art is incredible!!!

I also LOVE that pic =) Gorgeous~ ♥

[fussybishounen]

*HUGS* Thanks!!!! XDDDDD It sounds stupid to say it over and over, but I STILL have trouble believing that I made the top 20. Of course, when you stare at the same art/story for three weeks straight, day and night, eventually all you can do is pick out the flaws. Ah well.

And I REALLY REALLY appreciate the support!! Eventually I want to create artwork/manga that starts to approach the level of the Japanese professionals, but I'm still quite a ways away from that. Hopefully, in the not TOO distant future I'll begin dancing on the edges of that skill level, yeah? The whole experience of creating this project was a REAL eye-opener, especially in terms of work stamina XDDDD;; And even if I'm not 100% pleased with the end product, the thing that was most satisfying was that I FINISHED.

[fussybishounen]

LOL LOL LOL!!! <33333 *PETS TEH KWAKKALAKKA*

Well you know, I will certainly try X3 Not that school leaves much room for anything WORTHWHILE to be accomplished, but at the very least, I typed out some notes on what I've tentatively titled the 'Forces of Nature' storyline. I even came up with a few things for the as-yet unseen personages of Haru, Natsu, and Aki X3. I'll probably end up drawing them eventually.

GAH. Can't I just fail school and do art? Please??

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[bonny_butterfly]

Oh, this I want to see. Especially fall. Please let me see fall? (What, me, a fall girl? Nooooo... actually, I'm more of a spring girl but TEH COLOURS. *O*)

[law_oneofmany]

i saw this on deviantart... (im pretty sure)

this is awesome!

[fussybishounen]

^o^!!! Thanks very much ^___^

[fishingfor]

God you deserve to win. Like a lot. ::elopes with your art:: Pretty is an understatement. It's your details that kill me. And your coloring, as always. ::dead of love::

(Oooh, voting is over. I'm so glad I got my vote in last week. XD So when do you know?)

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[fussybishounen]

*hugses you* ^o^ <33333 Well, even if I don't win, if I can make it into the book, I will be sososo pleased XD Nyahhhh I miss you!! <333 *clings*

(Actually, those sillybillies at TP extended the voting period by another week. Which is completely different from what they stated in their rules. But oh well, I guess they're allowed to do that XDDD;)

[fishingfor]

You will at the very least make it into the book! And then you must buy many copies (or do you get one for free at least?) and proudly show everyone. Or if you don't, I will. XD I'll point to the entry and go, "LOOK. Isn't it gorgeous? I KNOW THE ARTIST. AHAH." And all will be jealous. ♥

(Gah. More time to promote, go! But nerve-wracking, since it's also more time to wait...)