Remember that little poll I did 'bout a month ago regarding what my next fantasy subject would be? After breaking a four-way tie it looks like the subject of my next personal project will indeed be a minotaur. I'm rather excited, since I've never done one ever and my mind is already cooking up possibilities for it. It might not be as standard as you think. And speaking of projects, I'm currently working on a paid one that I plan on posting a couple WiPs around here soon, although not many. Most of the steps will actually be posted on my sketchblog here, for those interested: http://wildinkbird.tumblr.com/

For the second part of my journal, I'd like to plan on doing some art trades again very soon (we're talking early to mid-January). I'd prefer traditional art trades in which we forward our own shipping fees in exchange for the art, but if I really like your art I could make an exception in the case of digital artists, so go ahead and put yourself out there anyway! Also I love crafts so if you're the crafty type and want some traditional art from me in exchange, I'm open to that too. Character design trades, character sketch pages, ACEOs, fancy finished work, I'm willing to do quite a bit. Just throw me a comment if you're interested; if I end up wanting to contact you further, I will send my email in a note. And for those that I've already corresponded regarding interest in a trade earlier this year but due to being busy I couldn't continue, go ahead and say something so we can get the ball rolling again!

Hope the holidays haven't left anyone high and dry so far~

~C.M.H.