Song For Castiel

I believe this is the perfect song for Castiel...

How to Draw a Fox in Pastels

I would like you to keep in mind that I figured this out on my own and therefore I'm not an expert and this certainly isn't the only way of doing things.

You will need:

• Pencil
• Eraser (optional)
• Pastels (I think mine are oil but I've heard good things about chalk pastels as well, it's your choice)
• Damp Towel (I use my fingers to blend so it's just easier to clean up with)

I always start with a simple sketched out form, nothing too detailed because you won't see the marks in the finished product anyways.  Keep in mind that there is no need to be perfect.  I think a lot of people try too hard to make everything perfect and end up with a product they hate.  Plus, in nature nothing is perfect.

Start by adding a dark brown, never black, for the darkest part of the ears.    You can smear the  colors a bit  but don't go crazy.

I used a lighter red brown here, you always want to work in the direction  the actual fur goes.  This way you'll get a more natural look.

Now, here the picture is split.  I only colored in one ear so you can see the difference and get an idea for what your finished picture will look like.  You might want to take a break at this point and make sure you like where you're going.

Continue working down, always using darker colors first and lighter on top.

Once you have the basic colors down, you can go back for a touch up to make the fur appear more distinct.  Often times using pastels it blends together too much and you don't want that.

Same as before, you want to use dark colors first, but blend less in the eyes.  What I mean by this is to add all your colors first before you smear just enough so that it looks natural.

The white fur is really quite simple,  add some grey lines for depth and  smear white on top.

Your end result should look something like this.  

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below!

Nora

My finches abandoned a day old chick yesterday.  Obviously, I've elected to take care of him/her.  Since it's so small I have to feed it every two hours day and night for the next couple of weeks (after that it's only every four hours).  I've decided to call it Nora after one of my favorite manga characters.

Nora has this thing were he/she lays on its back, wings (and I use that term loosely) stretched out and does nothing.  I often wonder what it's thinking in these moments.

Castiel

Recently, I have been sucked back into Supernatural and after watching several funny clips of Castiel on YouTube I came across this awesome fake trailer.  If only this was the real thing...

Here is the song from the trailer (one of them anyways)...

Henry - Attack Conure

Lately, Henry has been more and more of a pill, screaming all day long and he's shown no improvement on the hand-taming front.  Just a few hours ago he "violently" bit a family member.  Of course, I blame them.  If you know a parrot bites you don't go up and stick your fingers in the cage at every opportunity.  It probably didn't help that I laughed but how could I not?  For some twisted reason I find it immensely humorous when someone else is in pain for no other reason than stupidity.

Still, I really need to find a training method that works.  Clearly, what I'm doing now is not improving the situation.  Although, sometimes I think it does in a very small way.

Movie Review - Cloud Atlas

It's rather inspiring when you come across a movie like Cloud Atlas.  I suppose some would argue that it can be hard to follow but I don't see how the director could have made it any clearer.

Violent, unpredictable, profound and still manages to make you smile.  Who could ask for more?

Netflix

You know how on Netflix they have the "because you watched..." thing?  Well, I was going down the list and came across "Dark Movies for Hopeless Romantics".   What the hell is that suppose to mean?  I haven't even watched many romantic movies!

Oh, the indignity...  

Hemlock Grove

Hemlock Grove is undeniably addictive and best of all there is a gorgeous werewolf.  Although I must say the fact that he eats his own skin after he changes is more than a little gross.  Also, after watching just two episodes I would expect to know what the show about.  So far all I've got is that the town is full of unique individuals and something is going to happen soon.

Movie Review - Iron Man 3

Overall, Iron Man 3 was a pretty good move and there were tons of funny bits.  That said, it was a little long and yet again I seemed to be siting right next to the speakers.  Honestly though, they showed a bit too much in the trailers.  There were no surprises like in Oblivion.  I did find Stark's PTSD to be fairly interesting though.  I hadn't expected it to be as bad as it was.  I was also impressed with his ability to make weapons out of common household items.

*SPOILER ALERT*

In the end of the movie Tony had the shrapnel taken out of his chest.  But doesn't that glowing thing also power the suit?  I suppose it would be fine if he made a suit with reactor included but what about when he's only wearing part of it?

Baby Finch Update

Baby Finch

Sorry so long on the update!  This morning the baby finch made it's first flight out of the nest.  Well, it was more of a collection of hops. >_<  She/he is so cute.