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!! Moved Accounts !!
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I know I said I'd be staying and whatnot, and I am, however, now you'll be able to find me over at ChronicallyQueer!
I appreciate all the support I've had from you all over the past few years, but it's time I move to another place to properly start anew; if you'd like to continue to watch me, then meet me there! If not, have a wonderful year, and I hope all goes well!!
I appreciate all the support I've had from you all over the past few years, but it's time I move to another place to properly start anew; if you'd like to continue to watch me, then meet me there! If not, have a wonderful year, and I hope all goes well!!
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FAQ 2.0
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I figured that, as it's been so long since I've actually been active here, I'd redo this!
A: Sæ-lēs (as in "say" and "lease"); you can call me Cey if just the one syllable is easier.
Don't feel silly if you didn't know; I've been with my fiancé for a year and he still can't pronounce my name!
Q: Are you a boy or a girl?
A: Whoa there, Professor Oak! I'm neither—or both! Being nonbinary means I don't fit either box in the Western gender binary.
My pronouns are ey / em / eir (Spivak), however, I know that might be a bit hard for some people, so feel free to use they / them!
Q: How do I use your pronouns?
A: A good way to remember them is that they're practically identical to they / them pronouns without the th, and they use singular grammar (like with he and she).
Example:
Ey is [Ey's] an artist. The artwork belongs to em. Eir name is Ceylis. Cey made that emself.
Again, if that's too difficult, just call me "they". If you must, "he" is an option as well.
Q: How old are you?
A: Eighteen years and counting as of 2017!
Q: You're disabled? But I've seen you walk before!
A: I can walk, but that doesn't mean I should; I have a genetic disorder known as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, amongst other things, which cause chronic pain and joint instability; these days, I use crutches and a cane to get around, though I'll always take the wheelchair option if I can, because it's easiest on my poor body. I also need to wear a mask over my face and am in need of an oxygen concentrator, though all this really adds up in cost, hence the fundraiser. I also have Tourette's Syndrome.
A: I don't currently have a list, but I am working on it!
Q: What tools, programs, and materials do you use?
A: As a digital artist, I use a Huion Giano WH1409 graphics tablet! It's pretty big, and it's wireless, so perfect for someone like me, since I'm a mess, and mainly stuck on bedrest.
Programs, I tend to switch around with; for those who have been watching me since before my year-long hiatus, you might recall that I used to use Autodesk Sketchbook, but I've recently switched to Medibang, and am going to be messing about with Krita to see if it suits me or not in the near future. I still use GIMP for some projects though.
Q: How long does it take you to finish a piece?
A: Depending on the style and sort of lining and colouring on the piece, it can take me upward of a couple of months of 8+ hours a day, 5+ days a week to finish a piece; I take my art very seriously, and put the most effort I possibly can into it.
Mix disability in with that, and it can take even longer because of the lack of energy I have.
A: When I have the time and energy for them, whilst commission slots are closed. If you're happy with a non-committal request, go check out my Tumblr for open prompts, and send me an ask—you may just get what you're looking for!
Q: Are commissions open?
A: Not right now; check my profile or my Tumblr for when they're opening.
Q: How much will commissions be when they open?
A: I'm currently still working that out, but currently? The ballpark is at somewhere between $20 to $100 (USD) a piece, and I only have the intention to open two slots at a time across all platforms (dA, Tumblr, and AO3)
Q: Can we do a collab?
A: Maybe; check if I'm open for collabs at the time, and if I am, shoot me a note.
Q: Are you going to any conventions this year?
A: I'm going to PAX Australia 2017, but currently don't have any other cons scheduled, as I don't have much money; these tickets were a gift from a friend. If you see me wandering around in a wheelchair, come say hi!
This will be updated on an as-needed basis.
About Me
Q: How do I pronounce your name?A: Sæ-lēs (as in "say" and "lease"); you can call me Cey if just the one syllable is easier.
Don't feel silly if you didn't know; I've been with my fiancé for a year and he still can't pronounce my name!
Q: Are you a boy or a girl?
A: Whoa there, Professor Oak! I'm neither—or both! Being nonbinary means I don't fit either box in the Western gender binary.
My pronouns are ey / em / eir (Spivak), however, I know that might be a bit hard for some people, so feel free to use they / them!
Q: How do I use your pronouns?
A: A good way to remember them is that they're practically identical to they / them pronouns without the th, and they use singular grammar (like with he and she).
Example:
Ey is [Ey's] an artist. The artwork belongs to em. Eir name is Ceylis. Cey made that emself.
Again, if that's too difficult, just call me "they". If you must, "he" is an option as well.
Q: How old are you?
A: Eighteen years and counting as of 2017!
Q: You're disabled? But I've seen you walk before!
A: I can walk, but that doesn't mean I should; I have a genetic disorder known as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, amongst other things, which cause chronic pain and joint instability; these days, I use crutches and a cane to get around, though I'll always take the wheelchair option if I can, because it's easiest on my poor body. I also need to wear a mask over my face and am in need of an oxygen concentrator, though all this really adds up in cost, hence the fundraiser. I also have Tourette's Syndrome.
About My Work
Q: What projects are you working on right now?A: I don't currently have a list, but I am working on it!
Q: What tools, programs, and materials do you use?
A: As a digital artist, I use a Huion Giano WH1409 graphics tablet! It's pretty big, and it's wireless, so perfect for someone like me, since I'm a mess, and mainly stuck on bedrest.
Programs, I tend to switch around with; for those who have been watching me since before my year-long hiatus, you might recall that I used to use Autodesk Sketchbook, but I've recently switched to Medibang, and am going to be messing about with Krita to see if it suits me or not in the near future. I still use GIMP for some projects though.
Q: How long does it take you to finish a piece?
A: Depending on the style and sort of lining and colouring on the piece, it can take me upward of a couple of months of 8+ hours a day, 5+ days a week to finish a piece; I take my art very seriously, and put the most effort I possibly can into it.
Mix disability in with that, and it can take even longer because of the lack of energy I have.
Requests, Commissions, Conventions, Etc.
Q: When will you open requests?A: When I have the time and energy for them, whilst commission slots are closed. If you're happy with a non-committal request, go check out my Tumblr for open prompts, and send me an ask—you may just get what you're looking for!
Q: Are commissions open?
A: Not right now; check my profile or my Tumblr for when they're opening.
Q: How much will commissions be when they open?
A: I'm currently still working that out, but currently? The ballpark is at somewhere between $20 to $100 (USD) a piece, and I only have the intention to open two slots at a time across all platforms (dA, Tumblr, and AO3)
Q: Can we do a collab?
A: Maybe; check if I'm open for collabs at the time, and if I am, shoot me a note.
Q: Are you going to any conventions this year?
A: I'm going to PAX Australia 2017, but currently don't have any other cons scheduled, as I don't have much money; these tickets were a gift from a friend. If you see me wandering around in a wheelchair, come say hi!
This will be updated on an as-needed basis.
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I'm not dead!!
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...maybe.
Hello, everyone!
I know, I suck, I haven't been here in a forever; I'm actually coming back this time—I was bought a new graphics tablet, and I have the time to work now! Not necessarily the energy, but definitely the time!
Things that've happened since I left:
Hello, everyone!
I know, I suck, I haven't been here in a forever; I'm actually coming back this time—I was bought a new graphics tablet, and I have the time to work now! Not necessarily the energy, but definitely the time!
Things that've happened since I left:
- I stopped studying
- my computer broke
- have been in and out of hospital + doctor appointments
- found out I might have a genetic disorder (yay, specialist waiting times of 9-12 months)
- found out I have a chronic heart condition
- my already bad lung issues have gotten worse
- my graphics tablet broke
- was put on antidepressants
- I got engaged!!!
So, it's been hectic for me, with things wildly all over the place and my world being turned upside down, but things are improving, and I wholly intend on actually returning this time; I'll post regularly and whatnot, so things will be good.
I will be starting completely fresh, so pretty much all my old everything is either going to be deleted or shoved in storage because my skill is vastly improved from what it was before, and it's been so long and I've changed so much!
The things that are going to change:
I will be starting completely fresh, so pretty much all my old everything is either going to be deleted or shoved in storage because my skill is vastly improved from what it was before, and it's been so long and I've changed so much!
The things that are going to change:
- username*
- page layout
- art style/s
I'm still the same old me, just feeling a lot better mentally, though my physical health is somewhat terrible (if you want to support me with that, I have a fundraiser up on YouCaring for disability gear like wrist braces and a wheelchair), and I have a lot more time to actually do things. I'm really looking forward to actually coming back this time and I am so sorry that I've been away for so long!
* once I can, obviously; the reason for this change is because I've decided to separate my art and my gamertag
* once I can, obviously; the reason for this change is because I've decided to separate my art and my gamertag
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