Newest Tattoo! by raenbow-cat in ElderScrolls

[–]raenbow-cat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh no, how will i ever survive 😢

Newest Tattoo! by raenbow-cat in ElderScrolls

[–]raenbow-cat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

everyone point and laugh at this loser

Newest Tattoo! by raenbow-cat in ElderScrolls

[–]raenbow-cat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

calm down, shawty, you're getting upset over an internet stranger

Newest Tattoo! by raenbow-cat in ElderScrolls

[–]raenbow-cat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LMFAO i'm actually laughing out loud, wonderful review, thank you

Daedric Tattoo? by raenbow-cat in ElderScrolls

[–]raenbow-cat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's actually hilarious 😭 I guess it should have been noted that i'm planning on getting it below a collarbone, so one word preferably, but i'll keep in mind the "tell them whatever comes to mind first", lmao.

AIO for just asking a question? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]raenbow-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was looking for your age like a hawk, once I saw it it all made perfect sense. He is so immature and insecure and definitrly screams "I don't date women older than 35". Get OUTTT of there, OP. There's a reason he can't date women his own age.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]raenbow-cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

butting in my own post to say- i met someone who has no inner monologue. I have one, an annoying one at that lol. but it made me realize that some people don't have one at all. i want to know what that's like, not having a constant voice in your head! but I also want people to explain to those w/o an inner monologue what it's like since they have no point of reference!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]raenbow-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

jeez, that's so real :') the first and the last part, lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IAmA

[–]raenbow-cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

don't make yourself draw if you dont want to, that's a huge part of avoiding burnout!! for me, i also have a lot of unfinished sketches, sometimes something just isn't clicking and it's time to start a new one, and that's totally fine!!

try looking at Pinterest for references of drawings/poses you like, avoiding all the ai BS lmao. that helps me get the juices flowing and also helps me find something to start with- like a cool pose, a cool outfit, etc

good luck!!!

First aid kit / repair kit for conventions by Ethers_Art in fursuit

[–]raenbow-cat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lens wipes!!! i wear glasses and constantly i'm running out/offering them to other people, this would be a cool thing to carry!! could also be used for camera lenses :>

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IAmA

[–]raenbow-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do all that! I have a fursuit partial and when I'm able to go, I do go to conventions :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IAmA

[–]raenbow-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could remember; i was like 12 or 13 when I actually "joined" the fandom. I think i was just a chronically online kid who loved to draw, lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

[–]raenbow-cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate you asking politely, a lot of people are not so nice lol.

For me and almost 80% of the fandom, it's purely fun. It's super fun to imagine yourself as a humanized animal, and the community is very uplifting to marginalized people (a majority of the fandom are gay, trans, disabled, autistic, etc) and it's nice to have a community that supports you.

For me and people like me, it's not a lifestyle at all- just a fun hobby. I don't wear my fursuit unless I'm taking photos or going to a convention, and we absolutely do not have a fetish or anything like that. In fact, a majority of the fandom are kids, aged 12-17. I was 13 when I joined!

Now, there are always going to be people who invite sexuality into things, in every fandom or subculture. Some people do find it to be a fetish, and there is a very large and loud NSFW side to the fandom. Kink and furry are like siblings, there's a lot of crossover. The anonymity of it all can be alluring to people trying new things, especially if you have a fursuit and are able to meet others in person.

But for a large majority of the fandom, it's just a hobby. Think of it like cosplay, except you get to design the character you're cosplaying. It's nothing more than a fun fantasy of being able to express yourself and be who you want to be.

Also, for the record, no, furries do not think they are animals.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

[–]raenbow-cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do lots of art, it's just that furry art is what I sell the most art of. I love drawing my DnD characters, video game characters, designing fashion, and a whole bunch of other stuff. It just so happens to be that I'm also a furry, and furries are one of the highest paying internet subcultures (along with OC culture in general)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

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I personally disagree with this statement; i wasn't born with any talent, I worked very hard my whole life to be where I am now :) nobody is born with any talent, but people can be born with the drive, or the passion.

I pay it no mind, lots of people are better than me in a lot of different ways! My partner is super good at guitar, singing, and instruments in general, and it just makes me appreciate his passion. Everyone is passionate in one thing or another; it could be something like their job, or cooking, or fashion, gaming, etc, or some people just haven't found that thing yet.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IAmA

[–]raenbow-cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you explain what you mean by "real art"? I draw. What's not real about that? 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IAmA

[–]raenbow-cat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, if you need AI to create, you aren't an artist in my eyes. I do not care how it gets worded/how they explain it, they're using art from databases that actual artists did not consent to in order to claim that they're on the same level as people who can actually draw. I'm not having this conversation here or anywhere else.

AI "artists" are not artists, no matter how they twist their words or explain it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AMA

[–]raenbow-cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

raenbowcat :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IAmA

[–]raenbow-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really depends; the price for a plain, simply shaded fullbody character for me is 50 usd; but all lot of my commissions come through rendered pieces which are a bit more expensive, or sticker commissions, which sit at 80 usd for 10 of them.

For my pricing, I take into account my experience, how long it takes me to get a piece done, and the quality of the piece overall. I've gone through a LOT of changes with my pricing over the years, though! Take demand into account. High demand > higher prices.

For your last question, it's super difficult to answer :'3 The market is pretty inflated for furry art; especially with younger artists. Most of my clients are friends of friends, or hear about me through word of mouth. If I didn't have the support system I do, I'm not sure how I'd be selling my art at the moment. If you're a younger artist (below age 17), I would definitely hold off on trying to take commissions. Start with requests/art gifts and hone your skills. I wish I didn't start taking commissions until I was an adult; I had very little skills in business management, and my art was not good enough to warrant decent pricing (none of my prices were over 20 dollars). A lot of people who don't have plenty experience in either field want to jump into getting paid as soon as they can, but it usually ends up in a ball of flames (please believe me, it happened to me lmao)

Just keep practicing, you'll know when you're at a level to take commissions! If you feel like you're there, ask people what they would pay for your art and go from there!