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<title>A word to from the wise, or to the wise.</title>
<description><![CDATA[Dearest DD Community... It's Nigellashade.

Usualy I do bring a page fully colored. But cause of my daily life taking time away my personal passion, I'm updating a non-colored page.
Cause of too much time drawing ,and re-drawing backgrounds.. it's the most time consuming part, of an artists creative view.
However this page is different from the rest, the background was actually done in 3d.
I do have the scene in full colored skinned, but because my comp can only handle so much render power.. I can only take a simple camera view screenshot.
I take the render shot and then use photoshop, to only focus on the outlines of the structures.
To make a 3d render look like a sketch effect. 
The origional sketch look (without the characters added).. I saw the reflect off the polished counters. 
(But your unable to see it in this page) ^o^;;
However everything was drawn, way before the 3d re-creation was done.
Actually it was better to create a angle I would have difficulty drawing from different views.
As for character modeling *which I was doing on a side, for a project for someone I knew*.. 
I really don't have the funding to fully render a character. My computer would crash if I tried to render a high resolution version of my creations.
*That's with skins, and Maya hair*
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So here you go, hope you like this update. And love and *Angelic Hugs* to all of you.

And to my lovely editor and friend, Jen. We admire, and adore you so much.
You've been there for me & my family, Thank you so much for seeing it through.

Have a lovely evening.. ^__^
~M~
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>If only I was Justice?..</title>
<description><![CDATA[Dearest DD community, this is Nigellashade.

((Warning long message post)) ^o^;;

I know I had plans in updating this comic this year.. I thought I had a pretty good start in the year.
But so many things has happened.. My sister and I lost our place.
Even though our mother lived near by, and after our dad passed away. Nothing went smoothly for her within 6 month after his passing.
So we got rid of things.. and was forced to move in together in one place.
After everything settled, and got internet.. well not so internet.. The guy gave us *one* choice of connection.
my comp was the main connection to the ourlet, while my sisters, and my mother connection was through d-link wireless.. 
It didn't work.. the connection canceled out.. 
wasn't getting email, and couldn't stay long online.
Until my sister fixed it, after she phoned about the problem.
Well.. this person told us, we have another option for our links to be separete through using no wireless through my comp.  O.O

Well my sister was swearing afterward the whole time, "why didn't the guy who set up the wireless, says it was our Only option?"
Who knows why...he was a guy who connected the wires.. he didn't really work for the internet service we have an account with.
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Okay as that part worked out.. thought other things would be fine.
I know with the recession, things became hard for everyone around the world.
This was one of the reason my sister & I, and our mother pulled our resources together.
And it seemed to be working, but thanks to a certain lie saying our ecomony is doing alright.. (such liars) they hyked up everything.. as if we needed that.
And now our place.. an apartment.. ecause it's build up to code.. How apartments should be build. 
The owners here is forcing everyone that's renting these places either to buy or leave.
Everyone under lease here, has begun to move out already.
And what this place is asking for?... for a two bedroom with a small den. Over $300,000

Word to the wise in Canada, especialy in Alberta. The place aren't worth that much, a house worth about $60'000 has gone up to over $200'000.
I know that's crazy and rediculas..But again no law regulations protects us from these people sending us out in the street.
The reason why my sister and I had it rough for a full decade of our health being attacked, was because we were exposed to black mold for many years.. 
This is what scares me and my sister.. and my mother.
We will be forced into a dive, cause all of the reasonable places is going for condos..
True it has all the things like washer ,dryer, fridge, microwave, dishwasher.
But what can I say... it doesn't have a view, it doesn't have a large balcony with a hottub.. or this place connected to a swimming pool, or recreational facility.
I guess after moving for many years.. about 13 times in our life time so far and counting.
We're tired of it...more than most of you know.
My mother can't move again... not in her condition.. and my sister did hurt herself the last time we moved this year.
And I had a lot of unrest for a long while. I just don't know what to do.. or know what's yet to come.

As for updates.. I'm sorry I couldn't give any of you a colored update.
I did speed draw pages, and touched them up later on.
But what i wanted to show you, is that I did 3d modeling in the backgrounds.
But because I have to give an update, the backgrounds was converted into a sketch look.. But really it was done with modeled and skinned.
As for the characters, they're drawn by hand.. But because background takes up more time to perfect. 
Rather do it in 3d, so I can angle it through camera view and screenshot it.

Take care everyone.. Peace to you all and enjoy the upcoming page agter this one.

BTW: I tried to draw myself as a judge.. in a Fantasy garb like robe. 
Yes my hair is that long... I like having my hair long. *Lol*
If only I had a huge judge hammer, to beat some sense in who runs my country.. including my province. Lol

The other update, with be later on.. tonight

*Angelic hugs to you all*

~M~]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.drunkduck.com/Ancestral_Havens/?p=577049</link>
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<title>Reflections between this year, & for the next</title>
<description><![CDATA[Dearest DD, it's Nigellashade..

Merry Christmas & a happy New Year to every one..
My family is also going to celebrate Ukranian Christmas in January, so the winter holidays isn't over where I am. ^o^

And Happy Holidays to those who don't celebrate my traditions. 
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Sorry haven't been online, wasn't well for a few weeks, and couldn't be online during the season.
It was getting a bit bad I thought I would have to be hospitalized.. but that scared me..
(I don't like hospitals).. I swear that'll be the death of me some day. ~___~; (sigh)

My lovely sister was helping our mother with Christmas, and we were able to have new years with only our my sister, my mother, & I.. ^^
Plus my sister did a picture of Darius.. however, this portrait displays a older looking Darius.. about in his later teens.
I love you my dearest sister... Thank you! ;__;
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As for updates?... besides not being well, I was working on side works involving AH.
You'll see once I get things together, what I'm talking about.
This story isn't put on hold, believe me, I am working on AH to bring future updates.
Hope everyone will be able to have a good start in the new year..
But for those whom is going through ordeals in life, I hope you'll pull through.. and find inner peace mentally emotionally, & physically.
The past few years has been harsh to all of us, and everyone is trying to find their center.
For people whom has been kind, and been supportive towards others, deserves good fortune & happiness.
With love to everyone, I hope to make it up to all of you..

Best wishes, & extra fluffy hugs to all..
~M&M~]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://www.drunkduck.com/Ancestral_Havens/?p=502513</link>
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<title>Happy Halloween! 2008</title>
<description><![CDATA[Dearest DD community, it's Nigellashade..
Updating a picture of a Halloween theme, done by my sister and I.^o^

My sister has done the coloring, & special effects.. @o@ ooohh! pretty!.
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Have been away again online, (family issues, involving a car problem >.>)....
Okay... Thank you to everyone whom has visted, & commented.
We both appriciate all of your support, & involvment on DD.

I hope for the people whom has been kind to us & everyone, will be able to celebrate Hallows Eve.
We all celebrate it differently, as well as it's meaning. (Of what it means to us on that day).
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Because this is Hallows Eve event.. I give you this year a single tarot card reading. ((this is for everyone whom visits Ancestral havens)).. ^^
The one card reading displays ~The Seven of Cups~.
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The Cups reflect an emotional level, and of course of love. Or the emotions of loving something.
However the seven in the cups area, mean that an emotional vision of potencial is possible..
But hard work is ahead of what you want to venture into.
Either it be a certain project you see potencial into, there's a chance to make it possible.
~Take the time to work hard for your dreams~...

With extra ~Gothic Angel hugs~ *with Silver winged tips*.. to everyone on DD. ~^o^~

~M&M~ v~~~~v


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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
<link>http://www.drunkduck.com/Ancestral_Havens/?p=479111</link>
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<title>To sexy for his car_to sexy for his shirt_^o^</title>
<description><![CDATA[Dearest DD community.. It's Nigellashade.
 
Been busy for awhile, and had to take time to do a update.
There was many times I wanted to finish this page, but wasn't able too.. Sorry for the wait everyone.. ^o^;;
Backgrounds is my hardest areas, even the mecha *aka* car design took awhile.
Got a lot of headaches drawing from scratch, and to color each area..
Nothing is never perfect, but bare with me.. O.o;;
However there's a lot of people, whom have been very supportive into me updating this page..
Jen: your the first to kick me to update for everyone, & for that.. Thank you.. ^__^
Couldn't have been able to do things without you, I treasure your advice & friendship.. ;__;
 
And to Kaori, your always saying such kind words of encouragement.
And make aware through forms of determination, can reach certain tasks.
Thank you for being there for us.  ^___^
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recent comments reply: ^^
X2_Gon:  Thank you for visiting us, and is happy to have us back online. ;__; your very generous into coming here.. ^__^
I know it's been a long while, since being online to update. 
I feel teary in how many people came to say hello.. 
I hope your having good days as well X2_gon.. 
*hugs* & take care of yourself. ^^
 
Rina ran: 
*Awe* Extra *hugs* to you as well Rina_ran.. ^o^
Thank you for your kindness, and I also want a form of completion when it comes to family.
I'm willing to answer your question, to the best of my ability... ^.^
Lance is a Border Collie, not to big in appearance, & not to small.
 
Yeah, I wanted to give animals in this story a voice. (not heard by normal characters in this story. But to give an idea of what animals is thinking about). 
I believe animals, *especially pets from human beings* does know certain words.
So how Lance will respond, is when he hears what is said.
As for your loved ones... I hope you get to see your cuddly little ones soon.
They can bring such joy.. ^^
But us loving animals, we do talk to them.. as if they can speak to us.. ^o^
Thank you so much Rina_ran for coming here to say what's on your mind, and ask us questions..
Lot's of fluffy *hugs & snuggles* to you Rina, and I hope your doing alright.
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Sincerely to everyone in DD
 
~M~ ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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