Hmmmm, so you might be wondering just who ol' toady is and maybe even how he came to have such a terrible username. Easy things first, I guess. A long time ago in a land far away (Nv.) I was stuck for a name to sign up with at an old 'The Sims 1' website so I let their random name generator pop one out and lo, there was toad. I've used it ever since simply because I never have to try and come up with another... it's always available for some strange reason.
IĂ‚Â played TS1 and then 'The Sims 2' for a number of years withĂ‚Â also actually trying my hand at creating things for it the last couple of yearsĂ‚Â that IĂ‚Â was involved. In the end (to me) the community was getting rapidly disgusting. Backbiting and fighting all over the place and around the end of 2008Ă‚Â IĂ‚Â decided IĂ‚Â pretty much didn't want anymore to do with it as a whole.Ă‚Â
It was also at that time that I finally got off of my dead ass and grabbed a copy of Daz Studio. I have been a member here longer than my join date alludes to, actually going back a few years prior to the '04 that is listed. I've always been fascinated by the creativity that was here at the site and frequently amazed by what I saw people doing in Poser and other 3D programs.
I learned at an early age that "real art" was something beyond my scope of talents that were bestowed upon me. Oh, I drew prodigiously as a youngster but never seemed to be able to satisfy my over critical self exams. My Mom on the other hand thought enough of them though to actually enroll me in an art class when I was still quite young, something I stuck with for awhile and then continued into both Jr. and Sr. High School. She also (I was surprised to find out here these last few years) actually thought enough about them to have saved a number of them away, something I personally never did with anything I'd ever created. Nope, not a one.
Classically anal is probably the best way to describe me, IĂ‚Â always thinkĂ‚Â thatĂ‚Â I could've done something better, that only ifĂ‚Â I'dĂ‚Â done something just a little different it may've pushed my last work just a notch further up to whereĂ‚Â I would really like to see it.Ă‚Â
Anyhoo, enough about me. I will continue to plug away at this very enjoyable and relaxing medium. I've lots to learn and I'm attempting to try something new or a little different everytime I open D/S and/or my editing programs. Hopefully every once in a while I can create something that you enjoy...
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Comments (20)
Savage_dragon
Been there.
NetWorthy
This touched a chord with me. I have two friends, sisters, who went through an extreme version of this. The brutality was so severe, one of them died years later due to complications. Yes, the world can be quite ugly. Each of us must do our best to be a light in the darkness for people who no longer have hope...
renecyberdoc
very warm words and great thoughts.very emotional my man and good to post it.strong message.
UteBigSmile
OMG - what a poor & sad looking child - This image speaks for it's own dear Don! Have a nice evening/afternoon, hug’s Ute
vitachick
Excellant the way you portrayed her sadness and lack of hope..
njb2000
Very disturbing image! you did a fine job!
Timesurfer
empathy for others is a must in this world. it is to easy to get so busy that we are not there for those around us when they need us. thank you for the pic and the reminder.
tynana
actually I think it is a perfect image for the holidays..we tend to forget or overlook how much misery the world holds..nicely done :)
KaiArt
Excellent work
alessimarco
~All is not bright and beautiful...a profound remembrance~
eekdog Online Now!
well really a moving image my friend, domestic violence is a sad thing, amazing work on her injuries.
Erestorfan
What a powerful image! Yes, during this season or ANY season, there are those who are in a living hell... And as far as random acts of kindness, it is AMAZING if you take even just a moment to talk to an elderly person, perhaps take them some soup or a casserole, you'd think you gave them the world, especially those who have no family or whose family seems to be too busy with them. Listen to them, ask them what things were like when they were young and you will realize they are full of history and stories!
jmb007
superbe image!!
Leilana
Such a wonderful image!
Seaview123
Sad looking image, and good work on the reminder to remember those less fortunate on this holiday season.
Cimaira
Very moving and touches a nerve, bringing memories I'd rather forget. Very powerful and needs to be expressed that all is not bright for some this time of the year or anytime for that matter. Excellent image and wonderful suggestions.
DarHith
this speaks of my childhood and there are many that no this first hand
grnbomber
Powerful, and quite sad. Being the brother of, and coming from a police officers family, I have seen and heard way too much of this kind of thing.
crender
Xcellent work!!!!
shadownet
Great reminder that amid this happy time of the year for many it is a not so happy time for some. We need to do those random acts of kindness you speak of every chance we get, all year long. You never know, the life you change, might just be your own (I can not help but believe we would all be better people it we were just a little more caring and giving toward others).