DarkArtist's End of the Line Thread

[drunk_leprechaun]

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Here is another Joker I finished today... And even more changes to the detail... as always, a work in progress..

good god Josh!@ These just keep turning out better and better! Send me the one of the last so its bound to turn up super fabulous!

 

[Les Walker]

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Josh has done an astounding job with this! HT will have to do a lot to top it!

 

[customfig]

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That is totally awesome DA!

 

[Bat Eater]

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i luv your 2 jokers i luv ur customs

 

[Anzik]

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I won't take up your important PM space Josh. Mailman brought it today!! Thanks dude you rock!!

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Josh has done an astounding job with this! HT will have to do a lot to top it!

Thank you so much Les, I really do owe you a lot for guiding me to this point and giving me the courage to pursue this project.

And Drunk Leprechaun... yours is coming up NEXT.

 

[chapuchi]

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They just keep getting better and better Josh, really love how in the latest one the smears look more fluent and natural

 

[metaphorge]

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Congrats on the new jobby job.

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Thanks a bunch guys, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.

I do have some news.... A few months back when I announced my "retirement", I had outside motives that I did not reveal. I was in contact with my local Navy recruiter and was attempting a return to the fold, so to speak. I was going to go back to active duty and get my life back on track...

It, however, did not come to pass. I was in limbo for a while there, made a few trips to Tampa for paperwork and such. But, it turns out that since I went to a psychiatrist while I was still in the Navy and once after I got out, that they don't want to risk taking me back. I guess I'm too much of a head case.

So, now I am in a hard spot. I'm working a minimum wage job, half of what I was making at my previous job, and it's a PT job, they don't have FT available. None of my other applications have proven fruitful, so no chance of a second PT job. And to make it even more fun, I can't go back to school yet because I only get one deferment per calendar year...

So, it is in my best interest to cancel my repainting "retirement" and become available again. I'm almost caught up on back logged work now anyway. So, now you guys know the whole story....

Anyone need anything, just let me know.. I'm VERY available now.

 

[chapuchi]

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Sorry to hear your original plans didn't come out as planned, hope things end up well for you.

I'm sure you've made a lot of people happy announcing that you'll be repainting again. For me, I personally can't wait until you post more pics of your collection, upcoming projects or heads

 

[uscmhicks]

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great to know your back painting !. Even More excellent work to come then !!

 

[Sick Boy 82]

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Damn man, wow. That is a pretty surprising thing to hear, especially coming from you. But it's to bad that things didn't go the way you wanted. I hope that you find something more substantial soon Josh!

 

[King Darkness]

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Bummer Josh! I hate when ^^^^ just falls apart in front of you. I am going through my own fubar mess, and it f'n blows!!!

^^^^ our hospital system!!!!

Anyway, I am sure you will be bombarded with PMs for paint work. The Bale head sculpts are around the corner, so you can expect a bunch of those soon.

Hope things work out for you Josh!

 

[MaulFan]

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Sorry things didn't go the way you hoped Josh. It sucks being caught in limbo and not being sure what moves to make to get yourself out of it, but I hope things pan out for you. Know your fellow freaks got your back

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Damn man, wow. That is a pretty surprising thing to hear, especially coming from you. But it's to bad that things didn't go the way you wanted. I hope that you find something more substantial soon Josh!

Thanks a lot guys, I need it... Last night, I actually thought my Wife might leave me. She and I were going back and forth, she wants me to get a degree in something, but do it in a way that is affordable. I want to go to an art school, but they are always expensive... It's something we've gone back and forth on for a while now. So last night was hard. Thankfully, she's still here..

And Zack, yeah... I never thought I would do that either. Just got desperate I think. Tired of not having anything or doing anything. Really hard to find work anymore. I can do almost anything, and artistically I have been blessed with a multitude of various talents... But out here in rural Florida... it doesn't count for much.

I just want to have a career eventually, I want to be able to work creatively and get paid to do so. But, it's just impossible to do if you don't know anyone... and I don't know anyone locally. All my friends are here.

I really was pushing to go to Full Sail here in Orlando, just to get work in the film industry. I just wanted to help make films, I don't want notoriety or to Direct... just wanted to contribute to the artistry. But the tuition is insane. I do get GI Bill money, but it's not enough. Financial Aid never came for my last semester, so I don't know if I am actually eligible for any....

I'm just at a loss, I don't know what to do anymore.

 

[King Darkness]

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Sorry to hear about you troubles Josh. I truly hope things get better for you, reality can be a total ^^^^^ sometimes. I feel your pain, it sucks that we live in a time where money is really all consuming. No matter how much you want money not to be an issue, in this day and age there is no getting around it. So many of us live check to check and it sux.

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Sorry to hear about you troubles Josh. I truly hope things get better for you, reality can be a total ^^^^^ sometimes. I feel your pain, it sucks that we live in a time where money is really all consuming. No matter how much you want money not to be an issue, in this day and age there is no getting around it. So many of us live check to check and it sux.

Thanks man, I know your situation is Hell too man... That helicopter bill is nuts. Money is evil... Usually, I've tried to live without the pressure of it.. just pretend like I don't have debt or anything. But Therese, she doesn't. She lives underneath that constant pressure, and sometimes it just gets to be too heavy and she loses it. At least she loves me enough to stay and support me.

I just need to get off my butt and get started, stop going towards tangent options and get refocused on my artistic career.

 

[King Darkness]

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Life sux, I think thats the bottom line

One step forward, 10 steps back

 

[DarkArtist81]

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Life sux, I think thats the bottom line

One step forward, 10 steps back

You've got that right.

 

[The Josh]

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Josh man that sucks. I was hoping it would work out for ya but I will be keeping my fingers crossed you find something that helps you out more than just a PT job. I'm glad you're coming out of retirement ala Michael Jordan because I love your work. If there is anything I can do please let me know.