Everest (artist)

2024-12-04T12:30:47Z

2001:E68:6480:F300:DF6E:9281:2D28:76E8: Clean up and rephrasing

[[File:RossTheCat.png|right|thumb|230px|Headshot art of Ross/Sleetstream.]]
[[File:EverestRef2023.png|right|thumb|230px|Everest. Art by himself.]]
[[File:BlueHelveticalM4A1.png|right|thumb|230px|Blue. Art by himself.]]
'''Everest''', also known as '''Sleetstream''' or '''Ridgefeather''' (born June 8), is a [[furry artist]], [[storyboard artist]], [[voice actor]], [[YouTuber]], [[video game developer]], [[photographer]], and [[videographer]] who lives in [[W:Klang Valley|Klang Valley]], Malaysia.<ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/bluehelvetical Blue Helvetical's profile] on [[DeviantArt]]. Retrieved August 9, 2023.</ref>

== Biography ==

Language-wise, Everest is a versatile [[W:ambivert|ambivert]] (a personality that has a balance of [[W:Extrovert|extrovert]] and introvert features) person who shares an interest in a lot of various things, being quick to adapt and go in-depth into certain stuff. He speaks fluent [[W:Malay language|Malay]] and English, with Russian being his third learned language, and can fluently [[W:Sign language|sign language]] in [[W:Malaysian Sign Language|Malaysian MSL]] (which he learned to communicate with a deaf friend). He can also express some in [[W:American Sign Language|American ASL]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/BlueHelvetical/status/1690703666607714304 ''I might know American Sign Language a bit''] post on [[X (social_media)|X]]. Retrieved January 25, 2024.</ref>. He also does [[W:Voice acting|voice acting]] for several channels on YouTube, and had previously voice dubbed for TV cartoon programs.

Everest works as a [[W:Community_service_officer|Community Service Officer]] (law enforcement) and [[W:Animal welfare and rights in Malaysia|animal welfare]] staff, where he takes care of [[cat]]s at the animal shelter and gives food to [[stray cat]]s.<ref>[https://twitter.com/BlueHelvetical/status/1746039720969466344 ''I think when I am out of the hospital, I want to volunteer in animal welfare again.''] post on X. Retrieved January 25, 2024.</ref>. He is a [[Wikipedia]] contributor. Sometimes, he spends his time going [[W:Storm spotter|weather]] and [[W:plane spotter|plane spotting]]. He is also an avid mountain biker who often participates in cycling events.<ref>[https://twitter.com/BlueHelvetical/status/1731697981009613299 ''Everest as a mountain biker (me).''] post on X Retrieved January 25, 2024.</ref>

=== Trivial data ===

* As a photographer, Everest uses a [[W:Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30|Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 camera]] for his photos.<ref>[https://twitter.com/BlueHelvetical/status/1503198116803391489 ''Since I got 2k followers, here is the camera that I usually use to take pictures.''] post on X. Retrieved January 25, 2024.</ref>
* Was a [[programmer]], specializing in [[W:Lua (programming language)|Lua scripting]] as a [[game developer]] on Roblox.
* He had become a meme several times before, the most famous being the 'SCP Got a Job Meme'.
* He was a barista who had an obsession with coffee.

Finally, he is described by friends as the '''''Taste of ASEAN''''' due to his vast [[W:Austronesian peoples|Austronesian ancestry]], rooted from Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines cultures<ref>[https://twitter.com/BlueHelvetical/status/1683113666751897602 ''Why do I have 3 flags on my bio?''] post on X. Retrieved September 19, 2023.</ref>. He loves to cook fried rice with omelets,<ref>[https://twitter.com/BlueHelvetical/status/1704082478015959095 ''Looking great. I cook omelette with fried rice e.''] post on X. Retrieved on October 10, 2023.</ref> but is allergic to shrimp.<ref>[https://twitter.com/BlueHelvetical/status/1678290357539442690 ''Having an allergic reaction because I did not know that my sandwich I bought from the cafeteria contained shrimps.''] post on X. Retrieved on October 10, 2023.</ref> His favorite song is ''[[W:Lord_Huron#Discography|Lonesome Dreams]]'' by [[W:Lord_Huron|Lord Huron]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/BlueHelvetical/status/1726471546750095592 ''My favourite song is Lonesome Dreams by Lord Huron.''] post on X. Retrieved January 25, 2024.</ref>

== Fandom involvement ==

Everest initially showed interest in [[animal character]]s after finding out about the ''[[Warriors]]'' ('''''Warrior Cats''''') [[book series]] in 2013, following up by expressing interest in [[anthropomorphic character]]s in 2014, and becoming fully involved with the [[furry fandom]] via [[Furry Amino]] and [[Instagram]] since 2017, supported by his art career.

=== Fursonas ===

Everest has created several [[fursona]]s of his own, frequently used in his drawings or for games. Some were discontinued or archived, including '''Blue Helvetical''' the [[Protogen]] that he used frequently before, designed with the help of a friend. Everest's current fursonas are '''Glenview Everest Lushenko''' (initially known as '''Polaris''' and '''Quartz''', later as '''Everest'''), a [[Siberian Husky]]/[[Eurasian wolf]] [[hybrid]].

==== Ross/Sleetstream ====

''Ross'' is a [[male]] grey and white [[Cat|tabby cat]], whose designs were based on an actual [[house cat]] of the same name he once had. Ross is Everest's oldest character which he made in 2013. Ross had two [[W:Malaysian Blue Flycatcher|Malaysian Blue Flycatcher]] [[feather]]s on one of his ears and he sported a mixed swirl-stripe pattern on his body and a unique diamond shape on his tabby head pattern. He also had green-colored eyes, which were often interchanged with ice-blue as a mistake.

On 21 October 2023, based on fans' recommendation, Everest decided to give Ross a warrior name which is '''Sleetstream'''.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/WarriorCats/comments/17d355m/i_made_a_warrior_cat_oc_based_on_my_real_cat_ross/ ''I made a warrior cat oc based on my real cat Ross''] post on [[Reddit]]. Retrieved 22 December 2023.</ref> This idea was eventually changed into an alternate character of Ross, the only difference is that Sleetstream has ice-blue eyes instead of green. Sleetstream was often confused with a ''Warrior Cats'' character named '''Jayfeather''', and Everest often used him as his artist icon picture. He also made a [[W:Minecraft|Minecraft skin]] of Sleetstream which he frequently used in his [[live stream]]s.

==== Everest ====

''Everest'' the hybrid wolf is described as determined, trustworthy, and sharp despite being cold and a loner, much to fit his personality traits. The fursona has an occupation as a state trooper of a fictional state/universe created by himself. ''Everest'' is usually utilized personally, while Blue is prominently used for anything related to [[W:Social media|social media]] platforms.

In an alternate design, he appears with dark grey [[fur]] (based on an old design of the fursona), described as a "shadow reflection"; this alternate version is commonly used as his Roblox [[avatar]] and vent content.<ref>[https://twitter.com/BlueHelvetical/status/1744645476950172148/ ''Fun fact:''] post on X Retrieved 9 January 2023.</ref>

=== Convention/meetup attendance ===

* [[Tamarind Square]] - 2023

== Art ==

Everest is a hobbyist [[artist]] and [[animator]], specializing in both [[traditional]] and [[W:Digital art|digital art]]. He started [[drawing]] [[furries]] in mid-2018, frequently drawing them in [[W:Military technology|tactical gear]] and/or [[W:Civilian|civvie clothing]]. His art career slowed down in 2022, following a police marching and firearm course he joined, before he continued drawing again after finishing the course.

== Social media ==

Everest joined [[YouTube]] on September 10, 2017, and has about 1.05k subscribers, where he spends his leisure time making content channel content where he plays [[video game]]s (mainly [[W:Roblox|Roblox]]), posts [[art]]-related videos, shares ongoing things in his life, and much more. Everest uses the handle name '''BlueHelvetical''' for most of his social profile up until June 2024, where he behinds migrating some of his handle names to '''Sleetstream''' and '''Ridgefeather'''.

During mid-2020, as the [[COVID-19|COVID-19 pandemic]] worsened, Everest created a [[X (social media)|X]] (formerly [[Twitter]]) account to start and expand his social and [[art]] career, other than being overall active on YouTube and [[Discord]]. Lots of art style changes occurred during that time alone, and he started to offer [[art commission]]s on several occasions.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrLI6k5xm8M ''How I found the furry fandom! | Let's talk''] video on [[YouTube]]. Retrieved September 19, 2023.</ref> As of October 10, 2023, this account has about 4.2k followers.

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://www.deviantart.com/bluehelvetical Blue Helvetical] on [[DeviantArt]]
* [https://www.furaffinity.net/user/bluehelvetical Blue Helvetical] on [[Fur Affinity]]
* [https://artfight.net/~Sleetstream Sleetstream] on [[ArtFight]]
* [https://furrynetwork.com/blue_helvetical/ Blue Helvetical] on the [[Furry Network]]
* [https://aminoapps.com/c/furry-amino/page/user/officer-everest/RrZ2_X3qFJfL8JEplZ5ZrY2MYg5eBXXvb8EIb Everest] on [[Furry Amino]]
* [https://protohub.online/account/?user=BlueHelvetical Blue Helvetical] on [[ProtoHub]]
* [https://www.webtoons.com/en/creator/bluehelvetical Blue Helvetical] on [[WebToons]]
* [https://www.wattpad.com/user/Sleetstream Sleetstream] on [[Wattpad]]
* [https://twitter.com/Sleetstream/ Sleetstream] on [[X (social media)|X]]
* [https://bsky.app/profile/bluehelvetical.bsky.social Blue Helvetical] on [[BlueSky]]
* [https://toyhou.se/BlueHelvetical Blue Helvetical] on [[Toyhouse]]
* [https://www.instagram.com/bluehelvetical/ Blue Helvetical] on [[Instagram]]
* [https://www.tiktok.com/@bluehelvetical Blue Helvetical] on [[W:Tik-Tok|Tik-Tok]]
* [https://www.reddit.com/user/BlueHelvetical/ Blue Helvetical] on [[Reddit]]
* [https://youtube.com/@Sleetstream/ Sleetstream] on [[YouTube]]
* [https://t.co/rejSJeIB7q Blue Helvetical] on [[W:Ko-fi|Ko-fi]]

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