Well, where to start? Perhaps with the biggest piece of news and the biggest aspect of my life that took up time away from arting - I am employed!

A few days before my birthday was the deadline for an animal care assistant job at the animal centre where I've been volunteering. So I spent a good two weeks waiting nervously for any word from them. I heard. I was actually out cycling at the time and my dad had to flag me down on the street to answer the phone, hehe. But yes, its a GREAT job. I'm knackered at the end of the day, but its bloody fantastic <3 Spending my day around animals? What's not to like

So I've been working there for a good four weeks now, covering any shifts and sickness, etc, so its kept me really busy. And tired. Mostly tired, lol.

Next, I have actually started to dabble in the world of COMICS! I will be uploading my four-page-story soon (its fanart based for Gears of War, but don't let that put you off) and I have to say I was bloody excited to work on it! Its got me really eager to work on my own stuff and really strive to improve myself in storytelling and pace and writing, etc. I've added a few comic listings to my watch list and tried to track down any forums on and off DA about the art of comic-making, but I am ALWAYS happy to receive more advice, tips, links, anything Throw them at me! Kindred spirits make yourselves known!

Finally, aside from the promise of lots of artwork on my week off, I have started a blog and a have joined Twitter! I tend to post a lot of the sketches and development work on my blog, so you'll see MORE updates there than here just because its a quicker process. And as for Twitter, thats just a catch-all - my ramblings and musings about art, work, animals, and life. Follow me if you're interested :3 If you're from DA, note me or something so I know to follow you back.

My blog - The Doodle Den - [link]
My Twitter - [link]

PS; As you can see, both are woefully lacking in any snazzy artwork and design. If you're a whizz with html or blog templates and can spare some time to help me fix them up, please note me <33333