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FurReal

2014-11-01T21:38:34Z

Drakenhart xl: /* Audience, impact and growth */ * Trying to adjust the "voice", spelling, grammar, and make it sound less like an advertisement.

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{{Infobox website
| title = FurReal
| image = [[File:FurrealLogo.jpg|225px]]
| caption = ''FurReal: Creative Works by furries, for furries.''; and ''FurReal, an open artist and furry community.''
| author = '''Founder''': [[Steven Stark]], [[Noah J]]
* '''Admin Team''': [[Akira]], [[Celestine Lux]], [[Drakenhart]], [[Meta Dragonart]], [[PandaTJ]], [[Saifur]], [[Sunktokeca]], Suki R., Leon Skunk
* '''Contributors''': [[Skyy]]
* '''deviantART Admin''': [[MollyRosaline]]
| url = http://www.facebook.com/groups/furreal
| status = Online
| began = August, 2013
| ended =
| genre = Social media
| rating =
}}
'''FurReal''', or just '''FR''', also known as '''FurReal Hub''', is a non-profit{{cn}} [[W:Social media|social]] and [[art]] community.

== Mission and content ==

FurReal's core ideals are multi-fold. As the group started with artists' needs in mind, it is at it's center, a community for the creative side of the [[fandom]]. However, anyone may join (visual artists, artisans, fursuit makers, musician, authors, and fans) as long as they follow the (strict) rules of the group. FurReal offers artists of all skills and talents resources, education, critiques, and interaction to help develop their skill sets. FurReal is also extremely friendly to newer artists. Protective of artist's rights, promote artists through their Art Page.

FurReal's primary goal is to help support furry artists and creators. The secondary goal is to give newer, upcoming, artists access to older and/or more experienced artists to help them bloom, grow, and become a bit more world (and business) savvy. FR's tertiary goal is to show the world we are more then what the mass media likes to paint us.

== Organization ==

The Administration is organized around a central body of senior admins. This is run similar to a board of trustees. (??) Admin-ship and Seniority are determined in part by merit with one's activity, professionalism, helpfulness, and ability to fulfill a specific need within the administration. When the amount of activity increases along with the increase in membership, often new admins are sought, interviewed, an given a 3 month testing period.

Admins are generally given the same amount of authority as any other admin when over-seeing the group. This is due to the world-wide nature, and issues with time zones. There needs to be at least one admin on duty at all times to cover the needs of the community. However, the admins are also self-adjudicating - we police our own as well. Admins may not always be publicly admonished, but issues are taken seriously and addressed appropriately.

The wide variety of opinions, cultural differences, and perspectives within the admin team helps to keep things in perspective.

== Audience, impact and growth ==

On average '''FurReal''' sees about 130 new member join requests per week on average. All are screened before accepting to limit trolls, bots, and spam accounts. As of October 31st, 2014 the group has about 5200 members.

Works of art, music, writing, crafting, and more are shared, liked, commented upon, and critiqued within the group on a daily basis. Some select few are promoted to the FurReal Art Page as a way to further promote it to the public. The general rating of the groups is roughly PG-13, however certain types of content are strictly prohibited. This is due to the open nature of the group and the age- range of potential viewers, as well as laws pertaining to adult or mature content.

With Facebook's limitations and increased activity over the months, FurReal as a community, has expanded outside to other social media. FurReal "Hubs" are found on Deviant Art, Youtube, and Twitter.

== External links ==

* [https://www.youtube.com/user/FurRealHub FurReal Hub] on [[Youtube]]
* [https://twitter.com/furrealhub FurReal Hub] on [[Twitter]]
* [http://furrealda.deviantart.com/ FurReal] on [[deviantART]]
* [http://www.furrealhub.com/ FurReal] official website

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Drakenhart

2014-11-01T06:49:25Z

Drakenhart xl: * Major edits

[[Image:Hlb MyConbadge.jpg|right|frame|A [[conbadge]] of Drakenhart]]
'''HLBryant''' (aka '''Drakenhart''', '''Halfbreed''<-- DA/FA only, '''DarkenedHart''' <-- only on a few sites. See links below.) is an [[artist]] of various types and styles of art and craft. She has expanded from simple graphite (pencil) drawings into a wider variety of [[traditional]] media and [[digital]] media. With a BS in Computer Animation and a love for teaching that matches her love of art (and horses), she enjoys creating monsters, creatures, "things" and often crafts fan art often in the form of parody artwork.

She is a heavy proponent for teaching the web masses about the reality behind copyright, fair use, and art theft.

==History==

Drakenhart (born in 1977) sought schooling at AIPH (Art Institute of Philadelphia) for Computer Animation, earning her Bachelor of Science in an (traditionally) art degree. She is currently located in [[:Category:Holiday|Florida]], and working as a freelance animator, illustrator and web designer (spec: graphics/interface design, ads, flyers, business identification).

=== Discovering the Fandom ===
At her first [[convention]] ([[Balticon 30]]),Drakenhart learned what the term [[anthropomorphic]] meant from the renowned artist [[Vicky Wyman]]. She was enchanted by the art and characters of [[Xanadu]], and became a fan almost instantly. Enthralled by the characters and the whole idea of anthropomorphic animals, she expanded her "creature gallery" from just [[were]]-beasts, [[dragons]], and other [[fantasy]] creatures, into other areas touched by anthropomorphic fantasy. It wasn't until 1999 that Drakenhart discovered that the [[furry fandom]] even existed; before then she believed she was one of a small few who enjoyed making up "strange creatures".
[[Image:Halfbreed.jpg|left|150px|Artist depiction of self.]]

With this discovery, she met a greater number of similar [[artists]] and expanded her style and thinking in terms of art. She focuses now more on fantasy biology and [[anatomy]], trying to make her creations more lifelike and realistic. She is a fan of artwork that shows that the creator is thinking in terms of physics, and logic, as well as creativity.

This does not stop her from creating [[cartoon]] characters, or drawing in a more "toony" art style. She is one of a number of adults in the [[fandom]] that still watches and enjoys cartoons.

Lately she has devoted her time and effort into working as an admin on the Furry Facebook Group [[FurReal]], and with a special fur-community start up (to be named).

=== Fury Convention Attendance ===
When [[Anthrocon]] left [[Philadelphia]] she wasn't able to follow it, and stopped attending conventions in general for a while. This was more to do with money and travel expenses then anything else. When [[FAUnited]] cropped up, it was a lot closer and she made the May 2011 with an added bonus. She hosted a panel on how to draw hands and feet. She expanded her offer the next year (2012) and did a panel on both hands and feet as well as super-basics in character design.

This was a lot more popular then she thought. As she is not a "[[popfur]]" (and hopes never to be due to the ensuing drama attached to it) she didn't think there would be a very great draw. However the topic(s) were what drew them in, and the panels were filled to standing room only. It has driven her to make more plans for attending other conventions with these "Basic Art 101" type panels.

With a recent move to Floria, she hopes to attend more of the conventions down there (especially [[Megaplex]]!).

"Why not share the wealth of knowledge? I have a 50k+ Degree in Animation that I need to do something with after all." ~ Quote (sad jokingly).

=== Web Presence ===

Shortly there after she started redesigning her website, and became much more serious about her art. There is a Facebook page dedicated to her art and educational materials for artists, designers, and other creative types. She holds Galleries on Deviant Art, FurAffinity, Inbunny, Weasyl and Sofurry. She can be found on LinkedIn as well. She is an admin for at least 3 Furry-related groups on Facebook, and is very active with helping others learn to improve their own art.

=== Family ===

''Due to her own request that her personal life be kept personal - please do not add to thi section without prior approval from Drakenhart.''

In 2006 she gave birth to a son, and in 2011 a daughter, with whom she watches cartoons with regularly. With her kids, she started watching the new [[My Little Pony]] and her old obsession with the show was enhanced by the wonder of the new one. Her and her kids all all "[[bronies]]".

==Art Style==

It was once pointed out to her by a college roommate that her art style was very similar to that found in [[Treasure Planet]]. She has always stood out as not having any particular "style" when referenced to other artists' styles. As much as she craves to have the "animation quality" to her line art, she also doesn't want to come across as a "''copy artist''" either.

[[Image:Drooleburger.gif|right|frame|Hmmn Yummeh Paper-Hamburger]]
Her style morphs slightly depending on the subject matter and medium used when crafting artwork. It ranges from super-realistic graphite renderings (that take into account real human anatomy, real animal anatomy, and fantasy hybrid anatomy), to super-cute cartoon-y art that is not specifically reflective of any major company's art style. This uniqueness is partly dependent on Drakenhart's ability to take little pieces of what she likes, and add it to her always-growing an expanding art style. Another factor is her inability to copy, exactly, any particular art style.

She has tried, and failed, in the past to copy artwork or artwork styles in order to learn. The best copies she made were direct-tracings. Though she understands that tracing can be a tool (to learn), it is not professional nor ethical to claim, forget to cite, or sell such pieces. Thus, eve though animation required being able to "copy" a style or character, she continued to work on her own. Thus in doing so continued defining her art through other means and skills.

Her most recent improvements have been in the arena of Web Design and Graphic Design.

==Crafts==

Drakenhart learned the art of [[crochet]], as she wanted to make her own [[Bellydancing]] outfit. She realized the scarves often had crocheted coins and such on them, and decided it was a challenge. She has since made a number of other items from [[Harry Potter]] scarves to a [[TARDIS]] hat for her step-daughter's bestie.

She also dabbles in foam art, and has tried creating MLP based ornaments using a simple cut-out technique. She's discovered that foam dulls xacto blades a lot. So the MLP fan ornament project is on hold at this time.

She dabbles in sculpture and random weird crafting ides. This has lead her to some attempts at mixed-media [[ATC]]s and [[ACEO]]s

==External links==
{{Contributor}}
* [http://www.drakenhart-studios.net Drakenhart Studios] Main Web Site
* [https://www.facebook.com/DrakenhartStudios/ Drakenhart Studios Fan Page] on [[FaceBook]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/halfbreed/ Drakenhart's FA gallery] at [[FurAffinity]]
* [https://www.weasyl.com/~drakenhart Drakenhart's Weasyl gallery] at [[Weasyl]]
* [https://inkbunny.net/DarkenedHart Drakenhart's Inkbunny gallery] at [[Inkbunny]]
* [https://darkenedhart.sofurry.com/ Drakenhart's SoFurry gallery] at [[SoFurry]]
* [http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Drakenhart/ Drakenhart's gallery] at [[VCL]]
* [http://draken-art.livejournal.com/ Drakenhart Art LiveJournal] at [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://draken-write.livejournal.com/ Drakenhart Writing LiveJournal] at [[LiveJournal]]

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[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Florida]]
[[Category:1977 births]]

Talk:Drakenhart

2014-11-01T06:22:48Z

Drakenhart xl: asking for a crit.

Looking to better understand what the Wiki crew require. I had updated the page a while ago to adhere to the Wiki Furry Book of Style. What's missing? Please critique?

Drakenhart

2014-11-01T06:21:48Z

Drakenhart xl: Looking for help or suggestions on how to further clean up this page.

[[Image:Hlb MyConbadge.jpg|right|frame|A [[conbadge]] of Drakenhart]]
'''HLBryant''' (aka '''Drakenhart''', '''Halfbreed''<-- DA/FA only, '''DarkenedHart''' <-- only on a few sites. See links below.) is an [[artist]] of various types and styles of art and craft. She has expanded from simple graphite (pencil) drawings into a wider variety of [[traditional]] media and [[digital]] media. With a BS in Computer Animation and a love for teaching that matches her love of art (and horses), she enjoys creating monsters, creatures, "things" and often crafts fan art often in the form of parody artwork.

She is a heavy proponent for teaching the web masses about the reality behind copyright, fair use, and art theft.

==History==

Drakenhart (born in 1977) sought schooling at AIPH for Computer Animation earning her Bachelor of Science (in an art degree). She is currently located in [[:Category:Salem|New Jersey]], and working as a freelance animator, illustrator and web designer (spec: graphics/interface design).

=== Discovering the Fandom ===
At her first [[convention]] ([[Balticon 30]]),Drakenhart learned what the term [[anthropomorphic]] meant from the renowned artist [[Vicky Wyman]]. She was enchanted by the art and characters of [[Xanadu]], and became a fan almost instantly. Enthralled by the characters and the whole idea of [[anthropomorphic]] animals, she expanded her "creature gallery" from just [[were]]-beasts, [[dragons]], and other [[fantasy]] creatures, into other areas touched by [[anthropomorphic]] fantasy. It wasn't until 1999 that Drakenhart discovered that the [[furry fandom]] even existed; before then she believed she was one of a small few who enjoyed making up "strange creatures".
[[Image:Halfbreed.jpg|left|150px|Artist depiction of self.]]

With this discovery, she met a greater number of similar [[artists]] and expanded her style and thinking in terms of art. She focuses now more on fantasy biology and [[anatomy]], trying to make her creations more lifelike and realistic. She is a fan of artwork that shows that the creator is thinking in terms of physics, and logic, as well as creativity.

This does not stop her from creating [[cartoon]] characters, or drawing in a more "toony" art style. She is one of a number of adults in the [[fandom]] that still watches and enjoys cartoons.

=== Fury Convention Attendance ===
When [[Anthrocon]] left [[Philadelphia]] she wasn't able to follow it, and stopped attending conventions in general for a while. This was more to do with money and travel expenses then anything else. When [[FAUnited]] cropped up, it was a lot closer and she made the May 2011 with an added bonus. She hosted a panel on how to draw hands and feet. She expanded her offer the next year (2012) and did a panel on both hands and feet as well as super-basics in character design.

This was a lot more popular then she thought. As she is not a "[[popfur]]" (and hopes never to be due to the ensuing drama attached to it) she didn't think there would be a very great draw. However the topic(s) were what drew them in, and the panels were filled to standing room only. It has driven her to make more plans for attending other conventions with these "Basic Art 101" type panels.

"Why not share the wealth of knowledge? I have a 50k+ Degree in Animation that I need to do something with after all." ~ Quote (sad jokingly).

=== Web Presence ===

Shortly there after she started redesigning her website, and became much more serious about her art. There is a Facebook page dedicated to her art and educational materials for artists, designers, and other creative types. She holds Galleries on Deviant Art, FurAffinity, Inbunny, Weasyl and Sofurry. She can be found on LinkedIn as well. She is an admin for at least 3 Furry-related groups on Facebook, and is very active with helping others learn to improve their own art.

=== Family ===

''Due to her own request that her personal life be kept personal - please do not add to thi section without prior approval from Drakenhart.''

In 2006 she gave birth to a son, and in 2011 a daughter, with whom she watches cartoons with regularly. With her kids, she started watching the new [[My Little Pony]] and her old obsession with the show was enhanced by the wonder of the new one. Her and her kids all all "[[bronies]]".

==Art Style==

It was once pointed out to her by a college roommate that her art style was very similar to that found in [[Treasure Planet]]. She has always stood out as not having any particular "style" when referenced to other artists' styles. As much as she craves to have the "animation quality" to her line art, she also doesn't want to come across as a "''copy artist''" either.

[[Image:Drooleburger.gif|right|frame|Hmmn Yummeh Paper-Hamburger]]
Her style morphs slightly depending on the subject matter and medium used when crafting artwork. It ranges from super-realistic graphite renderings (that take into account real human anatomy, real animal anatomy, and fantasy hybrid anatomy), to super-cute cartoon-y art that is not specifically reflective of any major company's art style. This uniqueness is partly dependent on Drakenhart's ability to take little pieces of what she likes, and add it to her always-growing an expanding art style. Another factor is her inability to copy, exactly, any particular art style.

She has tried, and failed, in the past to copy artwork in order to learn. The best copies she made were direct-tracings. Since this didn't suit her tastes, she continued to work on her own. Thus in doing so continued defining her art through other means and skills.

==Crafts==

Drakenhart learned the art of [[crochet]], as she wanted to make her own [[Bellydancing]] outfit. She realized the scarves often had crocheted coins and such on them, and decided it was a challenge. She has since made a number of other items from [[Harry Potter]] scarves to a [[TARDIS]] hat for her step-daughter's bestie.

She also dabbles in foam art, and has tried creating MLP based ornaments using a simple cut-out technique. She's discovered that foam dulls xacto blades a lot. So the MLP fan ornament project is on hold at this time.

She dabbles in sculpture and random weird crafting ides. This has lead her to some attempts at mixed-media [[ATC]]s and [[ACEO]]s

==External links==
{{Contributor}}
* [http://www.drakenhart-studios.net Drakenhart Studios] Main Web Site
* [https://www.facebook.com/DrakenhartStudios/ Drakenhart Studios Fan Page] on [[FaceBook]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/halfbreed/ Drakenhart's FA gallery] at [[FurAffinity]]
* [https://www.weasyl.com/~drakenhart Drakenhart's Weasyl gallery] at [[Weasyl]]
* [https://inkbunny.net/DarkenedHart Drakenhart's Inkbunny gallery] at [[Inkbunny]]
* [https://darkenedhart.sofurry.com/ Drakenhart's SoFurry gallery] at [[SoFurry]]
* [http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Drakenhart/ Drakenhart's gallery] at [[VCL]]
* [http://draken-art.livejournal.com/ Drakenhart Art LiveJournal] at [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://draken-write.livejournal.com/ Drakenhart Writing LiveJournal] at [[LiveJournal]]

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[[Category:Pennsylvania]]
[[Category:1977 births]]

FurReal

2014-11-01T06:14:25Z

Drakenhart xl: Further content editing.

{{Infobox website
| title = FurReal
| image = [[File:FurrealLogo.jpg|thumb]]
| caption = ''FurReal: Creative Works by furries, for furries.''; and ''FurReal, an open artist and furry community.''
| author = '''Founder''': [[Steven Stark]] aka (Ruffles) and [[Noah J]] aka (Fallenheim) <br />'''Admin Team''': [[Akira]], [[Celestine Lux]], [[Drakenhart]], [[Meta Dragonart]], [[PandaTJ]], [[Saifur]], [[Sunktokeca]], Suki R., <br> '''Contributors''' [[Skyy]] <br> '''Deviant Art Admin''' [[MollyRosaline]]
| url = [http://www.facebook.com/groups/furreal FurReal] <br>
| status = Active
| began = August, 2013
| ended = ongoing
| genre = Encyclopedia
| rating =
}}

'''FurReal''' (commonly abbreviated as '''FR''' or referred to as '''FurReal Hub''') is a PG-13(ish), not for profit, public [[furry]] [[art community]] currently hosted on [[Facebook]]. FurReal's core ideals are multi-fold. As the group started with artists' needs in mind, it is at it's center, a community for the creative side of the [[fandom]]. However, anyone may join (visual artists, artisans, fursuit makers, musician, authors, and fans) as long as they follow the (strict) rules of the group. FurReal offers artists of all skills and talents resources, education, critiques, and interaction to help develop their skill sets. FurReal is also extremely friendly to newer artists. Protective of artist's rights, promote artists through their Art Page.

__TOC__

== Mission and Content ==

FurReal's primary goal is to help support furry artists and creators. The secondary goal is to give newer, upcoming, artists access to older and/or more experienced artists to help them bloom, grow, and become a bit more world (and business) savvy. FR's tertiary goal is to show the world we are more then what the mass media likes to paint us.

== Organization ==

The Administration is organized around a central body of senior admins. This is run similar to a board of trustees. (??) Admin-ship and Seniority are determined in part by merit with one's activity, professionalism, helpfulness, and ability to fulfill a specific need within the administration. When the amount of activity increases along with the increase in membership, often new admins are sought, interviewed, an given a 3 month testing period.

Admins are generally given the same amount of authority as any other admin when over-seeing the group. This is due to the world-wide nature, and issues with time zones. There needs to be at least one admin on duty at all times to cover the needs of the community. However, the admins are also self-adjudicating - we police our own as well. Admins may not always be publicly admonished, but issues are taken seriously and addressed appropriately.

The wide variety of opinions, cultural differences, and perspectives within the admin team helps to keep things in perspective.

== Audience, Impact, and Growth ==

On average '''FurReal''' sees about 130 new member join requests per week. As of October 31st, 2014 the group has about 5200 members.

Many works of art, music, writing, crafting, and more are shared, liked, commented upon, critiqued within the group on a daily basis. Some select few are promoted to the FurReal Art Page as a way to further promote to the public the amazing skills and talents within the fandom. The general rating of said works are roughly PG-13, however certain types of content are strictly not allowed. This is due to the open nature of the group, so mindfulness of the age-range that may see such content is always on the forefront of the administration's minds.

The limited way in which Facebook allows us to communicate and share, and the large amount activity within the group, has promoted the administration team to look past Facebook for solutions to further promote the creativity of the fandom. This has lead to an out-reach into other social media, and other art-sites like Deviant Art, as well as research into developing a separate website that is primarily community based.

== History ==

Created by '''Steven Stark''' and '''Noah John''' in August of 2013, the group has steadily grown into a well known furry art group/community.
(( This needs to be better laid out, by dates. )) * note from Drakenhart.

==References==
<references/>

== External links ==

* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/furreal FurReal]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/FurRealHub FurRealHub]
* [https://twitter.com/furrealhub FurRealHubTwitter]
* [http://furrealda.deviantart.com/ FurRealDA]
*[[FurReal]] ([http://www.furrealhub.com/ website])

{{#ev:youtube|tM2tEhV7xKo|200|right|Description}}

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FurReal

2014-11-01T05:38:20Z

Drakenhart xl: More edits to information, specifically in the info box.

FurReal

2014-11-01T05:02:22Z

Drakenhart xl: *Major Edit for Styling* Still in progress.

{{Infobox website
| title = FurReal
| image = [[File:FurrealLogo.jpg|thumb|Alt]]
| caption = ''FurReal: Creative Works by furries, for furries.''; and ''FurReal, an open artist and furry community.''
| author = '''Founder''': [[Steven Stark]] aka (Ruffles) and [[Noah J]] aka (Fallenheim) <br />'''Admin Team''': [[Drakenhart]], [[Meta Dragonart]], [[Saifur]], [[Sunktokeca]], Suki R.,
| url = [http://www.facebook.com/groups/furreal FurReal] ({{lj-comm|wikifur}})<br>[http://uwashington.worldcat.org/title/wikifur/oclc/755004821 ISSN 2164-0521]
| status = Active
| began = August, 2013
| ended = ongoing
| genre = Encyclopedia
| rating =
}}

'''FurReal''' (commonly abbreviated as '''FR''' or referred to as '''FurReal Hub''') is a PG-13(ish), not for profit, public [[furry]] [[art community]] currently hosted on [[Facebook]]. FurReal's core ideals are multi-fold. As the group started with artists' needs in mind, it is at it's center, a community for the creative side of the [[fandom]]. However, anyone may join (visual artists, artisans, fursuit makers, musician, authors, and fans) as long as they follow the (strict) rules of the group. FurReal offers artists of all skills and talents resources, education, critiques, and interaction to help develop their skill sets. FurReal is also extremely friendly to newer artists. Protective of artist's rights, promote artists through their Art Page

<div style="float:left">__TOC__</div>

== Mission and Content ==
== History ==

Created by '''Steven Stark''' and '''Noah John''' in August of 2013, the group has steadily grown into a well known furry art group/community. On average '''FurReal''' sees about 130 new member join requests per week. As of October 31st, 2014 the group has about 5200 members.

==References==
<references/>

== External links ==

* [http://www.facebook.com/groups/furreal FurReal]
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/FurRealHub FurRealHub]
* [https://twitter.com/furrealhub FurRealHubTwitter]
* [http://furrealda.deviantart.com/ FurRealDA]
*[[FurReal]] ([http://www.furrealhub.com/ website])

{{#ev:youtube|tM2tEhV7xKo|200|right|Description}}

{{website-stub}}

File:FurrealLogo.jpg

2014-11-01T04:55:11Z

Drakenhart xl: Logo for ""FurReal"". Created by Steven Stark aka (Ruffles)

== Summary ==
Logo for ""FurReal"". Created by [[Steven Stark]] aka (Ruffles)
== Licensing ==
{{logo}}

Drakenhart

2014-02-18T16:49:59Z

Drakenhart xl: General clean up attempt.

{{cleanup}}
[[Image:Hlb MyConbadge.jpg|right|frame|A [[conbadge]] of Drakenhart]]
'''HLBryant''' (aka '''Drakenhart''', '''Halfbreed''<-- DA/FA only, '''DarkenedHart''' <-- only on a few sites. See links below.) is an [[artist]] of various types and styles of art and craft. She has expanded from simple graphite (pencil) drawings into a wider variety of [[traditional]] media and [[digital]] media. With a BS in Computer Animation and a love for teaching that matches her love of art (and horses), she enjoys creating monsters, creatures, "things" and often crafts fan art often in the form of parody artwork.

She is a heavy proponent for teaching the web masses about the reality behind copyright, fair use, and art theft.

==History==

Drakenhart (born in 1977) sought schooling at AIPH for Computer Animation earning her Bachelor of Science (in an art degree). She is currently located in [[:Category:Salem|New Jersey]], and working as a freelance animator, illustrator and web designer (spec: graphics/interface design).

=== Discovering the Fandom ===
At her first [[convention]] ([[Balticon 30]]),Drakenhart learned what the term [[anthropomorphic]] meant from the renowned artist [[Vicky Wyman]]. She was enchanted by the art and characters of [[Xanadu]], and became a fan almost instantly. Enthralled by the characters and the whole idea of [[anthropomorphic]] animals, she expanded her "creature gallery" from just [[were]]-beasts, [[dragons]], and other [[fantasy]] creatures, into other areas touched by [[anthropomorphic]] fantasy. It wasn't until 1999 that Drakenhart discovered that the [[furry fandom]] even existed; before then she believed she was one of a small few who enjoyed making up "strange creatures".
[[Image:Halfbreed.jpg|left|150px|Artist depiction of self.]]

With this discovery, she met a greater number of similar [[artists]] and expanded her style and thinking in terms of art. She focuses now more on fantasy biology and [[anatomy]], trying to make her creations more lifelike and realistic. She is a fan of artwork that shows that the creator is thinking in terms of physics, and logic, as well as creativity.

This does not stop her from creating [[cartoon]] characters, or drawing in a more "toony" art style. She is one of a number of adults in the [[fandom]] that still watches and enjoys cartoons.

=== Fury Convention Attendance ===
When [[Anthrocon]] left [[Philadelphia]] she wasn't able to follow it, and stopped attending conventions in general for a while. This was more to do with money and travel expenses then anything else. When [[FAUnited]] cropped up, it was a lot closer and she made the May 2011 with an added bonus. She hosted a panel on how to draw hands and feet. She expanded her offer the next year (2012) and did a panel on both hands and feet as well as super-basics in character design.

This was a lot more popular then she thought. As she is not a "[[popfur]]" (and hopes never to be due to the ensuing drama attached to it) she didn't think there would be a very great draw. However the topic(s) were what drew them in, and the panels were filled to standing room only. It has driven her to make more plans for attending other conventions with these "Basic Art 101" type panels.

"Why not share the wealth of knowledge? I have a 50k+ Degree in Animation that I need to do something with after all." ~ Quote (sad jokingly).

=== Web Presence ===

Shortly there after she started redesigning her website, and became much more serious about her art. There is a Facebook page dedicated to her art and educational materials for artists, designers, and other creative types. She holds Galleries on Deviant Art, FurAffinity, Inbunny, Weasyl and Sofurry. She can be found on LinkedIn as well. She is an admin for at least 3 Furry-related groups on Facebook, and is very active with helping others learn to improve their own art.

=== Family ===

''Due to her own request that her personal life be kept personal - please do not add to thi section without prior approval from Drakenhart.''

In 2006 she gave birth to a son, and in 2011 a daughter, with whom she watches cartoons with regularly. With her kids, she started watching the new [[My Little Pony]] and her old obsession with the show was enhanced by the wonder of the new one. Her and her kids all all "[[bronies]]".

==Art Style==

It was once pointed out to her by a college roommate that her art style was very similar to that found in [[Treasure Planet]]. She has always stood out as not having any particular "style" when referenced to other artists' styles. As much as she craves to have the "animation quality" to her line art, she also doesn't want to come across as a "''copy artist''" either.

[[Image:Drooleburger.gif|right|frame|Hmmn Yummeh Paper-Hamburger]]
Her style morphs slightly depending on the subject matter and medium used when crafting artwork. It ranges from super-realistic graphite renderings (that take into account real human anatomy, real animal anatomy, and fantasy hybrid anatomy), to super-cute cartoon-y art that is not specifically reflective of any major company's art style. This uniqueness is partly dependent on Drakenhart's ability to take little pieces of what she likes, and add it to her always-growing an expanding art style. Another factor is her inability to copy, exactly, any particular art style.

She has tried, and failed, in the past to copy artwork in order to learn. The best copies she made were direct-tracings. Since this didn't suit her tastes, she continued to work on her own. Thus in doing so continued defining her art through other means and skills.

==Crafts==

Drakenhart learned the art of [[crochet]], as she wanted to make her own [[Bellydancing]] outfit. She realized the scarves often had crocheted coins and such on them, and decided it was a challenge. She has since made a number of other items from [[Harry Potter]] scarves to a [[TARDIS]] hat for her step-daughter's bestie.

She also dabbles in foam art, and has tried creating MLP based ornaments using a simple cut-out technique. She's discovered that foam dulls xacto blades a lot. So the MLP fan ornament project is on hold at this time.

She dabbles in sculpture and random weird crafting ides. This has lead her to some attempts at mixed-media [[ATC]]s and [[ACEO]]s

==External links==
{{Contributor}}
* [http://www.drakenhart-studios.net Drakenhart Studios] Main Web Site
* [https://www.facebook.com/DrakenhartStudios/ Drakenhart Studios Fan Page] on [[FaceBook]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/halfbreed/ Drakenhart's FA gallery] at [[FurAffinity]]
* [https://www.weasyl.com/~drakenhart Drakenhart's Weasyl gallery] at [[Weasyl]]
* [https://inkbunny.net/DarkenedHart Drakenhart's Inkbunny gallery] at [[Inkbunny]]
* [https://darkenedhart.sofurry.com/ Drakenhart's SoFurry gallery] at [[SoFurry]]
* [http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Drakenhart/ Drakenhart's gallery] at [[VCL]]
* [http://draken-art.livejournal.com/ Drakenhart Art LiveJournal] at [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://draken-write.livejournal.com/ Drakenhart Writing LiveJournal] at [[LiveJournal]]

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2014-02-18T16:42:57Z

Drakenhart xl: /* History */ **edit for layout**

{{cleanup}}
[[Image:Hlb MyConbadge.jpg|right|frame|A [[conbadge]] of Drakenhart]]
'''HLBryant''' (aka '''Drakenhart''') is an [[artist]] of various types and styles of art. She has expanded from simple graphite (pencil) drawings into a wider variety of [[traditional media]] and [[digital media]]. She enjoys creating monsters, creatures, "things" and often crafts fan art in the form of parody artwork.

==History==

Drakenhart (born in 1977) sought schooling at AIPH for Computer Animation earning her Bachelor of Science (in an art degree). She is currently located in [[:Category:Salem|New Jersey]], and working as a freelance animator, illustrator and web designer (spec: graphics/interface design).

=== Discovering the Fandom ===
At her first [[convention]] ([[Balticon 30]]),Drakenhart learned what the term [[anthropomorphic]] meant from the renowned artist [[Vicky Wyman]]. She was enchanted by the art and characters of [[Xanadu]], and became a fan almost instantly. Enthralled by the characters and the whole idea of [[anthropomorphic]] animals, she expanded her "creature gallery" from just [[were]]-beasts, [[dragons]], and other [[fantasy]] creatures, into other areas touched by [[anthropomorphic]] fantasy. It wasn't until 1999 that Drakenhart discovered that the [[furry fandom]] even existed; before then she believed she was one of a small few who enjoyed making up "strange creatures".
[[Image:Halfbreed.jpg|left|150px|Artist depiction of self.]]

With this discovery, she met a greater number of similar [[artists]] and expanded her style and thinking in terms of art. She focuses now more on fantasy biology and [[anatomy]], trying to make her creations more lifelike and realistic. She is a fan of artwork that shows that the creator is thinking in terms of physics, and logic, as well as creativity.

This does not stop her from creating [[cartoon]] characters, or drawing in a more "toony" art style. She is one of a number of adults in the [[fandom]] that still watches and enjoys cartoons.

=== Fury Convention Attendance ===
When [[Anthrocon]] left [[Philadelphia]] she wasn't able to follow it, and stopped attending conventions in general for a while. This was more to do with money and travel expenses then anything else. When [[FAUnited]] cropped up, it was a lot closer and she made the May 2011 with an added bonus. She hosted a panel on how to draw hands and feet. She expanded her offer the next year (2012) and did a panel on both hands and feet as well as super-basics in character design.

This was a lot more popular then she thought. As she is not a "[[popfur]]" (and hopes never to be due to the ensuing drama attached to it) she didn't think there would be a very great draw. However the topic(s) were what drew them in, and the panels were filled to standing room only. It has driven her to make more plans for attending other conventions with these "Basic Art 101" type panels.

"Why not share the wealth of knowledge? I have a 50k+ Degree in Animation that I need to do something with after all." ~ Quote (sad jokingly).

=== Web Presence ===

Shortly there after she started redesigning her website, and became much more serious about her art. There is a Facebook page dedicated to her art and educational materials for artists, designers, and other creative types. She holds Galleries on Deviant Art, FurAffinity, Inbunny, Weasyl and Sofurry. She can be found on LinkedIn as well. She is an admin for at least 3 Furry-related groups on Facebook, and is very active with helping others learn to improve their own art.

=== Family ===

''Due to her own request that her personal life be kept personal - please do not add to thi section without prior approval from Drakenhart.''

In 2006 she gave birth to a son, and in 2011 a daughter, with whom she watches cartoons with regularly. With her kids, she started watching the new [[My Little Pony]] and her old obsession with the show was enhanced by the wonder of the new one. Her and her kids all all "[[bronies]]".

==Art Style==

It was once pointed out to her by a college roommate that her art style was very similar to that found in [[Treasure Planet]]. She has always stood out as not having any particular "style" when referenced to other artists' styles.
[[Image:Drooleburger.gif|right|frame|Hmmn Yummeh Paper-Hamburger]]
Her style morphs depending on the subject matter and medium used when crafting artwork. It ranges from super-realistic graphite renderings, that take into account real human anatomy, real animal antomy, and fantasy hybrid anatomy, to super-cute cartoony art that is not specifically reflective of any major company's art style. This uniqueness is partily dependant on Drakenhart's ability to take little pieces of what she likes, and add it to her always-growing an expanding art style. Another factor is her inability to copy, exactly, any particular art style.

She has tried, and failed, in the past to copy artwork in order to learn. The best copies she made were direct-tracings. Since this didn't suit her tastes, she continued to work on her own. Thus in doing so continued defining her art through other means and skills.

==Crafts==

Drakenhart learned the art of [[crochet]], as she wanted to make her own [[Bellydancing]] outfit. She realized the scarves often had crocheted coins and such on them, and decided it was a challenge. She has since made a number of other items from [[Harry Potter]] scarves to a [[TARDIS]] hat for her step-daughter's bestie.

She also dabbles in foam art, and has tried creating MLP based ornaments using a simple cut-out technique. She's discovered that foam dulls xacto blades a lot. So the MLP fan ornament project is on hold at this time.

She dabbles in sculpture and random weird crafting ides. This has lead her to some attempts at mixed-media [[ATC]]s and [[ACEO]]s

==External links==
{{Contributor}}
* [http://www.drakenhart-studios.net Drakenhart Studios] Main Web Site
* [https://www.facebook.com/DrakenhartStudios/ Drakenhart Studios Fan Page] on [[FaceBook]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/halfbreed/ Drakenhart's FA gallery] at [[FurAffinity]]
* [https://www.weasyl.com/~drakenhart Drakenhart's Weasyl gallery] at [[Weasyl]]
* [https://inkbunny.net/DarkenedHart Drakenhart's Inkbunny gallery] at [[Inkbunny]]
* [https://darkenedhart.sofurry.com/ Drakenhart's SoFurry gallery] at [[SoFurry]]
* [http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Drakenhart/ Drakenhart's gallery] at [[VCL]]
* [http://draken-art.livejournal.com/ Drakenhart Art LiveJournal] at [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://draken-write.livejournal.com/ Drakenhart Writing LiveJournal] at [[LiveJournal]]

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2014-02-18T16:33:36Z

Drakenhart xl: /* Art Style */ update

{{cleanup}}
[[Image:Hlb MyConbadge.jpg|right|frame|A [[conbadge]] of Drakenhart]]
'''HLBryant''' (aka '''Drakenhart''') is an [[artist]] of various types and styles of art. She has expanded from simple graphite (pencil) drawings into a wider variety of [[traditional media]] and [[digital media]]. She enjoys creating monsters, creatures, "things" and often crafts fan art in the form of parody artwork.

==History==

Drakenhart (born in 1977) sought schooling at AIPH for Computer Animation earning her Bachelor of Science (in an art degree). She is currently located in [[:Category:Salem|New Jersey]], and working as a freelance animator, illustrator and web designer (spec: graphics/interface design).

At her first [[convention]] ([[Balticon 30]]),Drakenhart learned what the term [[anthropomorphic]] meant from the renowned artist [[Vicky Wyman]]. She was enchanted by the art and characters of [[Xanadu]], and became a fan almost instantly. Enthralled by the characters and the whole idea of [[anthropomorphic]] animals, she expanded her "creature gallery" from just [[were]]-beasts, [[dragons]], and other [[fantasy]] creatures, into other areas touched by [[anthropomorphic]] fantasy. It wasn't until 1999 that Drakenhart discovered that the [[furry fandom]] even existed; before then she believed she was one of a small few who enjoyed making up "strange creatures".
[[Image:Halfbreed.jpg|left|150px|Artist depiction of self.]]

With this discovery, she met a greater number of similar [[artists]] and expanded her style and thinking in terms of art. She focuses now more on fantasy biology and [[anatomy]], trying to make her creations more lifelike and realistic. She is a fan of artwork that shows that the creator is thinking in terms of physics, and logic, as well as creativity.

This does not stop her from creating [[cartoon]] characters, or drawing in a more "toony" art style. She is one of a number of adults in the [[fandom]] that still watches and enjoys cartoons.

When [[Anthrocon]] left [[Philadelphia]] she wasn't able to follow it, and stopped attending conventions in general for a while. This was more to do with money and travel expenses then anything else. When [[FAUnited]] cropped up, it was a lot closer and she made the May 2011 with an added bonus. She hosted a panel on how to draw hands and feet. She expanded her offer the next year (2012) and did a panel on both hands and feet as well as super-basics in character design. She plans on getting her panels better written up to offer them at other non-local cons in the future, and is always looking for suggestions!

Shortly there after she started redesigning her website, and became much more serious about her art. There is a Facebook page dedicated to her art and educational materials for artists, designers, and other creative types. She holds Galleries on Deviant Art, FurAffinity, Inbunny, Weasyl and Sofurry. She can be found on LinkedIn as well. She is an admin for at least 3 Furry-related groups on Facebook, and is very active with helping others learn to improve their own art.

In 2006 she gave birth to a son, and in 2011 a daughter, with whom she watches cartoons with regularly. With her kids, she started watching the new [[My Little Pony]] and her old obsession with the show was enhanced by the wonder of the new one. Her and her kids all all "[[bronies]]".

==Art Style==

It was once pointed out to her by a college roommate that her art style was very similar to that found in [[Treasure Planet]]. She has always stood out as not having any particular "style" when referenced to other artists' styles.
[[Image:Drooleburger.gif|right|frame|Hmmn Yummeh Paper-Hamburger]]
Her style morphs depending on the subject matter and medium used when crafting artwork. It ranges from super-realistic graphite renderings, that take into account real human anatomy, real animal antomy, and fantasy hybrid anatomy, to super-cute cartoony art that is not specifically reflective of any major company's art style. This uniqueness is partily dependant on Drakenhart's ability to take little pieces of what she likes, and add it to her always-growing an expanding art style. Another factor is her inability to copy, exactly, any particular art style.

She has tried, and failed, in the past to copy artwork in order to learn. The best copies she made were direct-tracings. Since this didn't suit her tastes, she continued to work on her own. Thus in doing so continued defining her art through other means and skills.

==Crafts==

Drakenhart learned the art of [[crochet]], as she wanted to make her own [[Bellydancing]] outfit. She realized the scarves often had crocheted coins and such on them, and decided it was a challenge. She has since made a number of other items from [[Harry Potter]] scarves to a [[TARDIS]] hat for her step-daughter's bestie.

She also dabbles in foam art, and has tried creating MLP based ornaments using a simple cut-out technique. She's discovered that foam dulls xacto blades a lot. So the MLP fan ornament project is on hold at this time.

She dabbles in sculpture and random weird crafting ides. This has lead her to some attempts at mixed-media [[ATC]]s and [[ACEO]]s

==External links==
{{Contributor}}
* [http://www.drakenhart-studios.net Drakenhart Studios] Main Web Site
* [https://www.facebook.com/DrakenhartStudios/ Drakenhart Studios Fan Page] on [[FaceBook]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/halfbreed/ Drakenhart's FA gallery] at [[FurAffinity]]
* [https://www.weasyl.com/~drakenhart Drakenhart's Weasyl gallery] at [[Weasyl]]
* [https://inkbunny.net/DarkenedHart Drakenhart's Inkbunny gallery] at [[Inkbunny]]
* [https://darkenedhart.sofurry.com/ Drakenhart's SoFurry gallery] at [[SoFurry]]
* [http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Drakenhart/ Drakenhart's gallery] at [[VCL]]
* [http://draken-art.livejournal.com/ Drakenhart Art LiveJournal] at [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://draken-write.livejournal.com/ Drakenhart Writing LiveJournal] at [[LiveJournal]]

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2014-02-18T16:28:54Z

Drakenhart xl: /* External links */ added more

{{cleanup}}
[[Image:Hlb MyConbadge.jpg|right|frame|A [[conbadge]] of Drakenhart]]
'''HLBryant''' (aka '''Drakenhart''') is an [[artist]] of various types and styles of art. She has expanded from simple graphite (pencil) drawings into a wider variety of [[traditional media]] and [[digital media]]. She enjoys creating monsters, creatures, "things" and often crafts fan art in the form of parody artwork.

==History==

Drakenhart (born in 1977) sought schooling at AIPH for Computer Animation earning her Bachelor of Science (in an art degree). She is currently located in [[:Category:Salem|New Jersey]], and working as a freelance animator, illustrator and web designer (spec: graphics/interface design).

At her first [[convention]] ([[Balticon 30]]),Drakenhart learned what the term [[anthropomorphic]] meant from the renowned artist [[Vicky Wyman]]. She was enchanted by the art and characters of [[Xanadu]], and became a fan almost instantly. Enthralled by the characters and the whole idea of [[anthropomorphic]] animals, she expanded her "creature gallery" from just [[were]]-beasts, [[dragons]], and other [[fantasy]] creatures, into other areas touched by [[anthropomorphic]] fantasy. It wasn't until 1999 that Drakenhart discovered that the [[furry fandom]] even existed; before then she believed she was one of a small few who enjoyed making up "strange creatures".
[[Image:Halfbreed.jpg|left|150px|Artist depiction of self.]]

With this discovery, she met a greater number of similar [[artists]] and expanded her style and thinking in terms of art. She focuses now more on fantasy biology and [[anatomy]], trying to make her creations more lifelike and realistic. She is a fan of artwork that shows that the creator is thinking in terms of physics, and logic, as well as creativity.

This does not stop her from creating [[cartoon]] characters, or drawing in a more "toony" art style. She is one of a number of adults in the [[fandom]] that still watches and enjoys cartoons.

When [[Anthrocon]] left [[Philadelphia]] she wasn't able to follow it, and stopped attending conventions in general for a while. This was more to do with money and travel expenses then anything else. When [[FAUnited]] cropped up, it was a lot closer and she made the May 2011 with an added bonus. She hosted a panel on how to draw hands and feet. She expanded her offer the next year (2012) and did a panel on both hands and feet as well as super-basics in character design. She plans on getting her panels better written up to offer them at other non-local cons in the future, and is always looking for suggestions!

Shortly there after she started redesigning her website, and became much more serious about her art. There is a Facebook page dedicated to her art and educational materials for artists, designers, and other creative types. She holds Galleries on Deviant Art, FurAffinity, Inbunny, Weasyl and Sofurry. She can be found on LinkedIn as well. She is an admin for at least 3 Furry-related groups on Facebook, and is very active with helping others learn to improve their own art.

In 2006 she gave birth to a son, and in 2011 a daughter, with whom she watches cartoons with regularly. With her kids, she started watching the new [[My Little Pony]] and her old obsession with the show was enhanced by the wonder of the new one. Her and her kids all all "[[bronies]]".

==Art Style==

It was once pointed out to her by a college roommate that her art style was very similar to that found in [[Treasure Planet]]. She has always stood out as not having any particular "style" when referenced to other artists' styles.
[[Image:Drooleburger.gif|right|frame|Hmmn Yummeh Paper-Hamburger]]
Her style morphs depending on the subject matter and medium used when crafting artwork. It ranges from super-realistic graphite renderings, that take into account real human anatomy, real animal antomy, and fantasy hybrid anatomy, to super-cute cartoony art that is not specifically reflective of any major company's art style. This uniqueness is partily dependant on Drakenhart's ability to take little pieces of what she likes, and add it to her always-growing an expanding art style. Another factor is her inability to copy, exactly, any particular art style.

She has tried, and failed, in the past to copy artwork in order to learn. The best copies she made were direct-tracings. Since this didn't suit her tastes, she continued to work on her own. Thus in doing so continued defining her art through other means and skills.

==External links==
{{Contributor}}
* [http://www.drakenhart-studios.net Drakenhart Studios] Main Web Site
* [https://www.facebook.com/DrakenhartStudios/ Drakenhart Studios Fan Page] on [[FaceBook]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/halfbreed/ Drakenhart's FA gallery] at [[FurAffinity]]
* [https://www.weasyl.com/~drakenhart Drakenhart's Weasyl gallery] at [[Weasyl]]
* [https://inkbunny.net/DarkenedHart Drakenhart's Inkbunny gallery] at [[Inkbunny]]
* [https://darkenedhart.sofurry.com/ Drakenhart's SoFurry gallery] at [[SoFurry]]
* [http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Drakenhart/ Drakenhart's gallery] at [[VCL]]
* [http://draken-art.livejournal.com/ Drakenhart Art LiveJournal] at [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://draken-write.livejournal.com/ Drakenhart Writing LiveJournal] at [[LiveJournal]]

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2014-02-18T16:13:54Z

Drakenhart xl: /* History */ ** updating my profile information**

{{cleanup}}
[[Image:Hlb MyConbadge.jpg|right|frame|A [[conbadge]] of Drakenhart]]
'''HLBryant''' (aka '''Drakenhart''') is an [[artist]] of various types and styles of art. She has expanded from simple graphite (pencil) drawings into a wider variety of [[traditional media]] and [[digital media]]. She enjoys creating monsters, creatures, "things" and often crafts fan art in the form of parody artwork.

==History==

Drakenhart (born in 1977) sought schooling at AIPH for Computer Animation earning her Bachelor of Science (in an art degree). She is currently located in [[:Category:Salem|New Jersey]], and working as a freelance animator, illustrator and web designer (spec: graphics/interface design).

At her first [[convention]] ([[Balticon 30]]),Drakenhart learned what the term [[anthropomorphic]] meant from the renowned artist [[Vicky Wyman]]. She was enchanted by the art and characters of [[Xanadu]], and became a fan almost instantly. Enthralled by the characters and the whole idea of [[anthropomorphic]] animals, she expanded her "creature gallery" from just [[were]]-beasts, [[dragons]], and other [[fantasy]] creatures, into other areas touched by [[anthropomorphic]] fantasy. It wasn't until 1999 that Drakenhart discovered that the [[furry fandom]] even existed; before then she believed she was one of a small few who enjoyed making up "strange creatures".
[[Image:Halfbreed.jpg|left|150px|Artist depiction of self.]]

With this discovery, she met a greater number of similar [[artists]] and expanded her style and thinking in terms of art. She focuses now more on fantasy biology and [[anatomy]], trying to make her creations more lifelike and realistic. She is a fan of artwork that shows that the creator is thinking in terms of physics, and logic, as well as creativity.

This does not stop her from creating [[cartoon]] characters, or drawing in a more "toony" art style. She is one of a number of adults in the [[fandom]] that still watches and enjoys cartoons.

When [[Anthrocon]] left [[Philadelphia]] she wasn't able to follow it, and stopped attending conventions in general for a while. This was more to do with money and travel expenses then anything else. When [[FAUnited]] cropped up, it was a lot closer and she made the May 2011 with an added bonus. She hosted a panel on how to draw hands and feet. She expanded her offer the next year (2012) and did a panel on both hands and feet as well as super-basics in character design. She plans on getting her panels better written up to offer them at other non-local cons in the future, and is always looking for suggestions!

Shortly there after she started redesigning her website, and became much more serious about her art. There is a Facebook page dedicated to her art and educational materials for artists, designers, and other creative types. She holds Galleries on Deviant Art, FurAffinity, Inbunny, Weasyl and Sofurry. She can be found on LinkedIn as well. She is an admin for at least 3 Furry-related groups on Facebook, and is very active with helping others learn to improve their own art.

In 2006 she gave birth to a son, and in 2011 a daughter, with whom she watches cartoons with regularly. With her kids, she started watching the new [[My Little Pony]] and her old obsession with the show was enhanced by the wonder of the new one. Her and her kids all all "[[bronies]]".

==Art Style==

It was once pointed out to her by a college roommate that her art style was very similar to that found in [[Treasure Planet]]. She has always stood out as not having any particular "style" when referenced to other artists' styles.
[[Image:Drooleburger.gif|right|frame|Hmmn Yummeh Paper-Hamburger]]
Her style morphs depending on the subject matter and medium used when crafting artwork. It ranges from super-realistic graphite renderings, that take into account real human anatomy, real animal antomy, and fantasy hybrid anatomy, to super-cute cartoony art that is not specifically reflective of any major company's art style. This uniqueness is partily dependant on Drakenhart's ability to take little pieces of what she likes, and add it to her always-growing an expanding art style. Another factor is her inability to copy, exactly, any particular art style.

She has tried, and failed, in the past to copy artwork in order to learn. The best copies she made were direct-tracings. Since this didn't suit her tastes, she continued to work on her own. Thus in doing so continued defining her art through other means and skills.

==External links==
{{Contributor}}
* [http://us.vclart.net/vcl/Artists/Drakenhart/ Drakenhart's gallery] at [[VCL]]
* [http://draken-art.livejournal.com/ Drakenhart Art LiveJournal] at [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://draken-write.livejournal.com/ Drakenhart Writing LiveJournal] at [[LiveJournal]]

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2014-02-18T15:52:48Z

Drakenhart xl: Redirected page to Drakenhart

#REDIRECT [[Drakenhart]]