Oldfreek

2023-09-23T12:39:18Z

ArtsyCatty: spelling check

'''Oldfreek''', also known as '''James Ward''' (born September 23, 1961,<ref name="OldfreekLJP">[http://oldfreek.livejournal.com/profile Oldfreek's profile] on [[LiveJournal]]. Retrieved September 28, 2011</ref> in [[Wikipedia:Titusville, Florida|Titusville, Florida, U.S.A.]]),<ref name="OldfreekBio">[http://home.comcast.net/~oldfreek/site/ Oldfreek's biography] on his personal webpages. Retrieved September 28, 2011</ref> is a [[furry artist]] and [[puppeteer]] who lives in [[Wikipedia:Rossville, Georgia|Rossville, Georgia]].<ref name="OldfreekLJP"/> His [[fursona]] is a [[wolf]][[bear (species)|bear]].<ref>[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/oldfreek/ Oldfreek's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]]. Retrieved September 28, 2011</ref>

== Biography ==
===Art===
Oldfreek started drawing when he was eight or nine years old, mostly copying figures from [[Wikipedia:Silver Age of Comic Books|Silver Age comic books]].<ref name="OldfreekBio"/> Encouraged to draw by his parents and uncle, Oldfreek took art classes in high school, where he learnt shading and shapes.

He went to Art college in Atlanta, and Community College, continuing to hone his art skills and acquiring an Associate Degree in Advertising Art.<ref>[http://home.comcast.net/~oldfreek/site/?/page/This_is_me! "This is me!] on Oldfreek's personal webpages. Retrieved September 28, 2011</ref> Oldfreek began attending [[convention]]s, where he had the chance to talk to other artists.

Oldfreek paints on virtually any object, but has made a speciality out of painting on feathers. In July, 2009, he released a DVD entitled "The Art of Feather Painting".

=== Fandom involvement ===
When Oldfreek eventually discovered the [[furry fandom]], he began drawing [[furry art]]. He also began attending furry conventions, where he often takes part in puppetry events and panels. On September 23, 2007, Oldfreek hosted the [[Chattanooga Monthly Furmeet]] at his home.

In 2009, a design by Oldfreek was chosen by the director of [[Mephit Furmeet 13]] to be printed on the back of the convention's offical T-shirt.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://home.comcast.net/~oldfreek/site/ Oldfreek's personal webpages]
* [http://oldfreek.livejournal.com/ Oldfreek] on [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://www.facebook.com/people/James-Arthur-Ward/1123720120 James Arthur Ward] on [[Facebook]]
* [http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/James-Ward/ James Ward (Oldfreek)] on [[VCL]]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/oldfreek1 Oldfreek] on [[YouTube]]

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Chibi

2023-07-20T06:15:06Z

ArtsyCatty: changed due to grammar

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[[File:GreenReaperMarciMFF2008Small.jpg|right|thumb|A chibi badge by [[Marci McAdam]]]]
'''Chibi''' (pronounced ''chee-bee'') is a slang word used in [[anime]] and [[manga]] to describe a style of drawing a character in a highly stylized way, with stubby bodies that are about the same size as the head. It can also be used as a modifier to describe a child version of a character.

Chibi is typically used in artwork to emphasize cuteness. To do this, detailed anatomy such as fingers are eliminated, so that their hands closely resemble those of the [[Wikipedia:Powerpuff Girls|Powerpuff Girls]] or look as if they are wearing mittens. When they do have fingers, they are often shaped like baby hands. Chibi also generally do not often have feet, instead having v-shaped "nubs" rather like pointed ballerina shoes.
Chibi artwork is very popular in the [[babyfur]] community as well as any other [[furry artist]] who is looking for a cute factor.

== See also ==

* [[Wikipedia:Chibi (term)|Chibi]] at Wikipedia

[[Category:Art terms]]

[[ru:Чиби]]

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