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Yes, this is truly how we, and most Puerto Ricans celebrate the New Year. We are clearly the best.

This is inspired by a meme going around FA. I decided to post the whole pic, rather than just a thumbnail, so bear with me. XD I do get embarassed by my older work, and I *hate* looking at my own art, so posting this is a big deal for me. Hopefully, if anything, it will show how tremendously I have grown.... or gone insane.... or what have you.

It's like viewing a photo album. I can see my awkward stages. I'm my own worst critic. It was hard to pick out a good representation for a few years, but hopefully I did a good enough job.

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008 I grew a lot this year. I would like to post this as well, as I feel it's the best thing I ever painted digitally.
2009

Going through it all, I can't help feeling like.... "That's it?" Here's to hoping 2010 will bring even more growth and even more art. Cheers, guys.

Thought you all might like this!

Felted Pet Fur Beads

one piece ladies!


pokemon


chobits!
it was pretty cute but too boring to finish. basically that's what CLAMP is about!

I'm hoping you all can help me, as I'm finding conflicting information via Google. Today while walking home I happened upon a very-decayed cat by the side of the road - mostly bones, with a bit of the hide and bits of tendon still sticking in places. Fortunately, we were near some restaurants and I manage to get some latex gloves and a plastic bag, and went to work pulling all the bones out of the mess and collecting them in the bag (including the entire spine in one piece, it was beautiful).

So, now what? I hear boiling them can just cause the grease to sink into the bone, discoloring it. On this page the guy just went through a process of burying it in compost, soaking it in hot water and detergent several times, then hydrogen peroxide, the sun-drying it. Is that enough? I don't know if I really need a burying stage for these bones, as they are mostly bare and what little bits of flesh still cling can be easily pulled off with a small knife (I did some of that on-site as I collected them). All I want is to eventually display the skull, and use the bones in the jewelry work I do - so they need to be clean and as white as possible. Any tips?

(Also, right now I'm just storing the bag of bones in the garage since I didn't want the heat/humidity of the house to start causing an odor situation, hoping that will be okay for a day or two.)

 
I found this super soft goat rug at a fleamarket for $23.00 today.
Also pictured is the Eland leg I mounted. It's still in the process of drying. I soaked it in a gallon of water with a handful of salt for 30mins, then I put it in a bag and into the fridge for the night. When I pulled it out this morning the hide was soft and flexible and easy to sew. 

It's my first taxidermy "mount" so it's a little wonky in places, The leg was free so the hoof had some defects (which I love!)
I made my own form for this project, but when I mount my zebra legs I'm going to by the forms designed for table/stool legs. 

I woke early on the last day of the year and immediately kissed a lemon, briefly, by way of goodbye.

Before going to the beach I enhanced my penis with a lemon, pushing it into the front of my speedos and admiring the absurd bulge. Then I walked along Fitzroy street without trousers and set myself up on the sand. It was my first outdoor swim of the summer; soon I was distracted from the fruit by the sea.

I added a lemon to the front gate of a home around the corner, pushing it down over its central spike. Other parts of the gate were decorated in baubles. The effect was harmonious.

Characters: Itachi and Sasuke
Summary: When Sasuke was young his genius older brother was kidnapped. Now that Sasuke's old his brother's coming back home. Things would be perfect, if the man returned hadn't been a blue eyed pacifist instead of the red-eyed ninja Sasuke was hoping for.
Notes: Written for naruto_meme Second Part not posted on the meme is up.

Return, Reject, Recognize, Release

Mmm beavers.
Friend was visiting his family up north and so he shot some beavers for me. Apparently his cousin has a major phobia of beavers, that story was hilarious. But that aside I've decided to make a beaver roast cause apparently they're edible and their meat is very fine and tender. Grant it he didn't hit any internal organs. Anyone else eaten beaver before?(har har) If so any good recipes for flavouring?

I have a javelina skull (my first big game kill) that I keep in my bedroom. Over the years it's been getting kind of greasy again and I figure it needs some degreasing. Would just soaking it in some Dawn detergent water and washing it a bit suffice? The bobcat skull I found recently has come along quite nicely but it also needs some bleaching, or something, and I was wondering your thoughts on using bleach. I've heard bleach can damage a skull but I've used it a few times (soak the skull for a short while (15-30 minutes?) and then take it out) and everything seems OK. However, teeth often get damaged, chipped or weakened during my cleaning process and I'm trying to figure out if it's the bleach (or just boiling) that does that.

While on the subject, I took some photos of my "curiosity shelf" (where these two skulls reside) and am including them here. Most of my skins/skulls/etc. are elsewhere, but these are a few things that have happened to wind up on my bedroom shelf. Some are furhidebone and some are not- I hope that's Ok.

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I took a lemon to a public carwash, inserted a coin and attacked the fruit with the high-pressure hose. I also played with the foaming brush, scrubbing at the lemon until it was ready to be rinsed and waxed.

In the ornamental garden at Bendigo's Golden Dragon Museum I fed shards of lemon peel to the fish. They appeared to love it, swimming around and across each other to gulp at the pieces. Some of the lemon was regurgitated then swallowed by a second fish, even a third, but in the end it was all swallowed.

Yo fellow SaiyukiFans! Long time to talk! Just stopping by to tell everyone the fun news! Saiyuki Reload Blast is finally out for download for all your viewing pleasure! The backgrounds are fantastic! Nothings Half-done! And holy-shit did all their hair grow? Hakkai got his mullet back? And why is Gojyo the only one capable of growing facial hair?

Anyway! It's obtainable here. So lets all discuss!

I am classy.
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In a previous article, a user posted up her collection of drama CDs. Some of the links are broken but I have a feeling that she's left LJ altogether so I thought I should ask here. :)

Does anyone know where I can download the following?:

Saiyuki RELOAD Mini Drama CD - Wishes!!
Saiyuki RELOAD drama - Snow Drop 3 Years Ago
Saiyuki Animate EXPO Special
Gensoumaden Saiyuki Drama 13 - A Fatal Dose
Gensoumaden Saiyuki Drama 14 – Pride
Gensoumaden Saiyuki Drama 16 – Lose

Saiyuki RELOAD Gunlock - Genjyo Sanzo's Song Collection
Saiyuki RELOAD Gunlock - Sha Gojyo's Song Collection
Saiyuki RELOAD Gunlock - Cho Hakkai's Song Collection (that is, if he has one)

Many thanks in advance!