A few days ago, I dropped my iPhone 3GS in the pool at my parents' place. I let it dry in a bowl of rice for a few days, and it works fine, aside from the screen. It's dim, flickers, and apparently it's because the graphics chip is damaged. That's what the guy at the Apple Store told me. He told me that I can get a new one for $200, but I'm not looking to spend that right now.

SO! Is there anyone out there that has upgraded to an iPhone 4 that still has a used 3GS that would be willing to sell theirs for less than $200 and/or do an art trade/commission? If you are interested, please note me here on FA, send me a message via Twitter at @Mochiroo, or shoot me an email at MochiFox[at]Gmail[dot]com. Thank you for reading!

-Mochi

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After having starting on her back in... October I believe, Bailey is FINALLY finished! Details, specs, and images below;

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-Mochi

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Happy New Year everyone. Have a safe and fun evening. May this year bring on many good things to come.

-Mochi

P.S. Don't end up like this guy;


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I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Eat, drink, love your loved ones, and be merry.

Hugs,

-Mochi

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It occurred to me today that FC is just a month away, and I need some spending money for the con. Of those of you who are going to FC, would you be interested in commissioning me to make you a badge for the con? For only $20, I will create, print, laminate, and clip a 3"x5" badge for you, and deliver it personally to you at the con. Other sizes can be available upon request. Here's an example;



Would anyone be interested in commissioning a badge from me? If so, please email me a description of the character that you'd like drawn, along with any reference/concept art of the character. The more details that you provide, that better the badge will turn out. Thank you all in advance.

Hugs,

-Mochi
MochiFox[at]Gmail[dot]com

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It starts...

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Yes, the title is true! I turned 25 today! Yay! A whole quarter of a century old now. Geez. I will post again later with my day went.

Hugs,

-Mochi

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I know what you may be thinking... OMG SHE LIVES!!!! o_O

First off, let me apologize for my unplanned absence from the online communities that I am part of. It seems that there are just some things in life that we just can't control. Where has Mochi been you wonder? Let me explain.

I graduated college in June. This brought not only excitement, but also a huge change into my life as it would anyone. However, graduating right now during these tough times is not fair at all. In fact, excuse my lack for better terms here, It sucks ass!!! I have been searching & hunting on a seemingly never ending quest for a job in my field. I have a Bachelor's degree in animation, and I'd like to get a job doing it! If not animation, at least some sort of media art that I am also trained in! Yes, I am already well aware that it's initially extremely competitive to get in to. Yes, I am already well aware that you need to build a network and know people to break into this industry. I have prepared for these things, but what I wasn't prepared for was the level of unemployment that would occur in our country at the time that I graduated. Did you know that unemployment is currently at 12% and said to be at 13% before the year ends? Holy crap!! How is anyone supposed to get a job with stats like that? Now, I've had some luck along the way, but not much.

Thanks to a school friend who introduced me to his work friend, I have a side job designing t-shirts for a start up t-shirt company. However, it only pays per project, which makes sense, and thus it is why it's considered a side job. When I am allowed to disclose more info on this publicly, I will. Expect to hear about it sometime next year. I've had a few leads on jobs too that seemed promising but then turned out not to be. Before I graduated college, I got a part time weekend job as a referee at a local paintball field. Well just last week it closed down temporarily for reasons out of the company's control. I hope that it reopens again. It was a fun weekend job that I really enjoyed. So now I am on call to work at another paintball field temporarily until ours reopens. I also got a job teaching 2D animation to a 12 year old boy for a few hours a week. It's a nice paying job, but also the shortest hourly job I've had. It's gotten to the point where I am considering going back to my old job at an art store. That is of course, if they'll take me back. In the mean time, I will keep doing commissions on the side, and look for more freelance work.

I've also been spending a lot of time taking care of my mom. She had another back surgery this summer, so I've been her personal driver and errand runner. With my dad working, and my sister not having a license yet, I've been the only one she's had available to her. I've also had some personal drama that I will not go into details here about, but my closest friends know what has been going on. It seems that this year is getting hard for just about anyone and everyone. Even those closest to home.

I am ashamed to admit that I have also fallen into a mild depression with all this that's been going on, and I honestly don't like it either. I am generally a happy go lucky positive person who is the one to always cheer others up and not sweat the small stuff. Part of being a Libra I guess? Balance is key. You know what also is depressing me? My birthday is in less than 2 weeks, and I have nothing planned at all. On October 7th, I will be turning 25 - a quarter of a century old. Is that a big one to celebrate? I'm not sure. Mike's birthday is the day before mine too, and I don't have anything planned for him either.

I would like to apologize to all my commission clients for my lack in communication lately. I feel like such a butt for leaving you guys in the dark. I know it's poor customer service on my part, and I understand if you do not want to do business with me again. However, I am dedicating the rest of my week to catching up with you guys. I know you may not trust me when I say this, but you should be looking forward to being emailed by me by the end of this week so that we can catch up and get things going for you. Again, I apologize to you with my deepest sincerity. We will work this out privately in our emails.

So there you have it folks. One of the hardest summers I've been though. Life at it's finest for me during it's shifting times. I know a lot of you have been wondering and asking, and I really do appreciate that you care. -hugs you all-

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to check and ton of unopened messages and catch up on things.

-Mochi

P.S. Thanks for reading.

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Howdy my furry friends and fans alike!~

It's that time again-Commission Time!~ I'm offering digital media as well as REAL media this time!~ Also, I am selling prints of existing work for only $10 each + FREE SHIPPING!~ :D If you spend $20 or more on a commission, I'll send you a print of your commission for free!~ This goes for con badges too! The only rule with my work is to keep it PG-13. I don't do adult work. I like to keep it kid friendly. If you want adult work from me, I'll have to charge you in the 3 figure range, and it won't be cheap, plus I will charge you extra for the print and shipping if you wanted prints. Therefore, you're probably better off saving your money.

Here's what I'm offering;

Single Character Sketch - $10
EXAMPLE - http://www.furaffinity.net/full/1136351/
(Addtional Characters are $5 more)


Single Character Digital Media - $40
EXAMPLE - http://www.furaffinity.net/full/996557/
(Additional Characters are $10 more; Detailed backgrounds are $20 more)

Digital Conbadge - $20
EXAMPLE - http://www.furaffinity.net/view/2329094

Marker Media Character - $50
EXAMPLE - http://www.furaffinity.net/full/2491684/
(Additonal Characters are $15 more; Detailed backgrounds are $30 more)

Digital Icons - $10
EXAMPLE - http://www.furaffinity.net/full/2231271/

Pepper Shaker Icon - $5
EXAMPLE - http://www.furaffinity.net/full/1520375/


All work will be delivered via email, unless a print is requested, then you will received both a digital copy as well as a final copy. If interested in commissioning me, please email me at [b]MochiFox[at]Gmail[dot]com[/b]. A description of what you'd like is required, and the more references you provide will help with how well the work will turn out. PayPal only please. Mailing checks and cash is just too risky.


Thank you for looking!~ I hope to hear from you soon! :D

-Mochi

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Hey guys! How's it going?

I've been just swell. I graduated college a week ago, (ZOMG I'M FREEEEEEEEEE!!!!!) and I have just been fantastic. I've got a couple leads on jobs, as well as scored myself a paid internship in October for 2D animation and character design. (YAY!) I've been spending some time away from my comp, as well as internet life. I apologize if some of you may feel neglected by me. It's nothing personal, and I still loves ya all, I swears!~

I know I promised a con report from Califur 09 with video and pictures, and that is still happening. I will put that up next week sometime. Anime Expo is this weekend, so I have been running errands and prepping for it for the past week. I will be there in the Artist Alley at table C03 with some talented artist friends of mine if anyone would like to stop by. I will be selling prints as well as taking commissions there too. If you're going, I'd love to see ya there! Be sure to say hi.~ :D

Yep. I'm not dead folks, just busy. I promise to catch up with everyone after this weekend. It looks like a whole new chapter is beginning to open up for me in my life. More to come later. Until then, take care!~

Hugs,

-Mochi

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