the-mongoose In reply to riminimini [2016-06-20 00:04:58 +0000 UTC]

No worries at all! I did actually take a look at your sketches, and I thought you had some really interesting basic ideas that just needed to be "fleshed out"... kind of like a first draft, a great concept that needs more development before it's considered the final product. And I suppose that was the idea of posting those: they're concepts, ideas that you're still working on. I hope I didn't make you feel like you were being rude-- on the contrary, I love seeing how others visualize the same things I enjoy. I thought I had left you a couple of comments, if not, I apologize. Feedback is a very important part of being an artist, and I definitely don't think it's rude to ask for feedback.  

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riminimini In reply to the-mongoose [2016-06-20 21:57:08 +0000 UTC]

Oh, really? Well, I don't even know what to say then... Thank you very much, you're so kind!  
You see, I don't like asking people to look at my art because it gives me the feeling that I'm trying to advertise myself, so that alone made me feel kinda uncomfortable when I did it... The sketches I featured on that comment were, as you said, attempts to give the concept I had on my mind a shape, but I eventually decided to scrap it about two months ago and thinking back there were parts of it that downright embarrassed me, so I think when I remembered sending that comment I overreacted... I'm very insecure about my art in general, but particularly about this project - I guess because it's something very few people know and I'm always thinking of making it as clear as possible so that everybody understands... even though it's kinda counter-productive to think this way. I don't know.
Anyway, reading your comment made me see things from another perspective and I think I agree with you now that I think about it. I'm really thankful for that... If you need anything or just want to talk, feel free to contact me! I'm happy I got to talk to such a creative and nice person.

... And uhh, if you're curious about the new concept I'm thinking of, here's a thing I wrote a while ago that explains it very roughly riminimini.deviantart.com/jour…

Thanks again, I really mean it.

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the-mongoose In reply to mizu-shimma [2016-01-05 19:10:04 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely! Your work is absolutely beautiful and inspiring. I came across this on a Google search and knew I would want to keep track of it and see it again. Keep up the good work!

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the-mongoose In reply to Tete-DePunk [2016-01-05 19:10:25 +0000 UTC]

Merry Christmas, Theresa, and every blessing for you and your family this new year!

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Tete-DePunk In reply to the-mongoose [2016-01-05 19:11:51 +0000 UTC]

The same to you, dearest Ruth!

How are you? Glory! How I've missed you here! Terribly sorry I haven't gotten to comment on your newest work- it's most impressive?

Will you be here on dA more often, I hope:

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the-mongoose In reply to Tete-DePunk [2016-01-05 19:18:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I hope I'll have some more time to come on here, too-- it seems to usually come in spurts, much to my chagrin. I'm also looking forward to commenting at length on your newer works. I am so sorry I've fallen so far behind!!

Things have been busy and strange, but I'm praying for newer and better things for 2016! I've missed our conversations here so much.

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Tete-DePunk In reply to the-mongoose [2016-01-11 19:02:38 +0000 UTC]

It seems both of us are busied with life. But how wonderful it is when we can snatch some time and resume our conversations here, Ruth.

I too have found my productivity consists of sporadic spurts. However, perhaps this year will favor and we can work on art more frequently as we would like.

Ruth, you must accept my deepest apologies for not commenting your new work! Your work has markedly improved over the years and your style remains refreshingly clean-cut, ethereal, and dreamlike.
Regarding my work, I hope you will be pleased with Dyusha (you remember ol' Dyusha, do you not? ) and his final development.

Busy and strange go hand in hand in life, so it seems, but let us hope this year will fare much better for us! And may we fellowship heartily here once again!

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the-mongoose In reply to Tete-DePunk [2015-07-18 14:45:20 +0000 UTC]

Theresa, I can completely understand-- I too have been facing a desperate hour. I still am. I can assure you, you have my support in prayer, and God will never  let you down

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Tete-DePunk In reply to the-mongoose [2015-07-19 03:56:05 +0000 UTC]

Sister Ruth! God bless you! God bless you! God bless you a million times over! You have no idea what joy joy it does my heart to hear from you! I feared we might not be in touch again! Ruth, wonderful cannot even begin to describe what ecstasy it is is to hear from you! Euphoric! Absolutely euphoric!


Thank you for supporting me, dear sister.
Allow me to vent momentarily here:
In the past years, my family and I are dealing with so much emotional turmoil is taking its tool on me. I don't know how longer I can be away from my precious siblings.

It's draining the life from my parents, and now I feel the same at times. Then, all these court legal obligations- all this racially-motivated harassment from our local authorities- I feel weighed down so heavy.

Sorry for complaining, but in case I seem distant or inactive, I am trying to awaken my creativity here to help with the pain and stress of daily life.

Ruth, God bless you again. Hearing from you revitalized my weary soul.

How are you? Forgive me for being so selfish and not asking this firstly.

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the-mongoose In reply to Tete-DePunk [2015-08-02 16:33:23 +0000 UTC]

Don't apologize at all-- I can't even imagine what you and your family are going through. My siblings and I have always been very close, so I can't begin to fathom the idea of having to essentially fight the government for my brothers and sisters.

Things have been changing a lot here lately. Married life is not as easy as it sounds, but is absolutely worth it for the right person. I thank God every day that He brought me the right man. I've had some health issues recently-- what started as night terrors turned into seizure-like spasms that affected every aspect of my life. My ER doctor diagnosed it as "acute stress reactions" which is kind of a mini-PTSD, but they have continued longer than the usual acute stress disorder would. My regular doctor tried putting me on a few different medications, but they all made the  condition worse. I'm taking a different course of action beginning next week. Fortunately, I have started at a new job where I make enough money that I don't have to worry about the cost of treating this condition, and will soon be on the company health insurance (which is much better than my current insurance).

I'm trying to tap into my creativity again, trying to finish writing "The Crystal Bell" and perhaps work on a new story. It's a great distraction from pain, but in the end, I always have to give it up to God and stop trying to control things myself.

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Tete-DePunk In reply to the-mongoose [2015-08-07 19:27:21 +0000 UTC]

Dearest Ruth, thank you for understanding. I'll be candid- this whole 4 years has been a nightmarish hell for us. Some days I even question we can go on. God sustains us, as we are alone without friend or family, as poverty and social/racial prejudice deprives us of both. Due to my parents' families rejection of us based on social and racial bigotry, I always felt, since the children's births, like a second mother to them. In fact, some people even asked in the past, whenever I had taken the children for an activity or such, if I was their mother! They, well words can't describe the bond and live we share. They are part of the fibers of my whole being. This has just been a hell I feel is poisoning me. But I vow God is keeping my head above the water and I will trust in Him for victory.

Ruth, you too are enduring your own trial. God bless you for realizing marriage is worth its struggle for the right person. Marriage is a confluence of two people acting as rivers and their churning forces. At times, these two forces can conflict and collide.

Goodness! Ruth, from what you described, you are enduring so much strain! Considering your improved insurance, will you be consulting a second medical opinion in treating these symptoms? How are you currently? Are you all right, dear sister?

It does my heart a world of good to hear your creativity is re-awakening again- you are brilliant as an illustrator and writer, dear friend and sister. Yes, at times, only God can work our problems out- and always, He works these out better then we, in our finite humanity, can.

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the-mongoose In reply to Tete-DePunk [2014-08-07 18:51:15 +0000 UTC]

I am so sorry, Theresa! I am afraid I did not receive the emails, but I will be posting some new drawings here on DA soon. Life has been rather turbulent on my end... I deeply appreciate your prayers, and I think of you and pray for you often.

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Tete-DePunk In reply to the-mongoose [2014-08-09 06:18:55 +0000 UTC]

Dear Ruth, it does my heart immeasurable good to hear from you.

It is understandable- life does get turbulent. Is everything all right? Are you well?
Marvelous news! That you're posting new artwork here.

I confess, Ruth, I was some despondent when it seemed we might have lost contact with each other. You are very dear friend and Christian sister, so hearing from you is a great happiness.

You are always in my prayers every night, Ruth. Everyday in my thoughts as well. I cannot thank you enough for thinking of me and praying for me.

By the by, your new icon is absolutely lovely!

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the-mongoose In reply to Tete-DePunk [2013-12-06 02:35:13 +0000 UTC]

A tad in the duldrums, but trying to keep my head up. How are things going for you these days?

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Tete-DePunk In reply to the-mongoose [2013-12-07 07:37:19 +0000 UTC]

Busy, stressful, a bit mixture of sadness and happiness.
But it does my heart a world of good to hear fro you again, Ruth! Goodness knows how much I have missed you!

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the-mongoose In reply to Jibril-Cosplay [2013-11-02 16:50:58 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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the-mongoose In reply to xSoftlySpokenLies [2013-10-26 21:21:29 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, Nicole!

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the-mongoose In reply to Sleyf [2013-08-26 00:46:17 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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the-mongoose In reply to TilskKarishma [2013-08-26 00:45:58 +0000 UTC]

Bitte schön! Deine Kunst ist fantastisch!

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TilskKarishma In reply to the-mongoose [2013-08-26 18:01:46 +0000 UTC]

Vielen lieben Dank!

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the-mongoose In reply to JabberBabyWocky645 [2013-06-09 03:06:44 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely! Your work is fabulous and unique. I love it!

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JabberBabyWocky645 In reply to the-mongoose [2013-06-09 05:07:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, that means a lot to me!

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