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Jul. 11th, 2012

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I have really random sleeping patterns lately.. I woke up late today but ended up making it over to my friend Hannah's.
For those of you who don't know, she began making ponies a couple months ago when this craze exploded; she started out discouraged and frustrated with patterns she wasn't satisfied but she's come a long way in my opinion. This is just a great example of how hard work can really pay off, and I admire her so much for that as she is a great inspiration to me. :D

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Here is a picture of her Twilight Sparkle (with Rarity's mane!) and headless OC pony! They are just beautiful.. her photos don't do them enough justice. ;_;

You guys should really check out her work here if you haven't already! I think she's a really under rated (and underpaid) artist who produces some of the best work I've seen.. her body pattern is constantly improving and is so polished. I think the thing that amazes me the most is how she can bust one of these out in a day. It.. baffles me lol. I take weeks and even months just to do a single plush.

Today we went for sushi and talked a lot about experiences, relationships, sometimes getting a bit philosophical into things. I like that we're on the same wavelength about a lot of things. We probably don't hang out as much as we could be. 8'D
That said I think I'm going to get together with her again sometime this week. I'm stoked for a trade that we're gonna be doing in the next couple months (but totally need to finish the couple I still have yet to complete before starting this); I think her talent has so much potential for growth. It gives me the drive to do the same. On top of all this though, I'm just feel really lucky that I have someone local who understands crafting and meshes so well with me. <3

I am just so pathetic when inspired, lol.

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emurii
Jul. 12th, 2012 01:20 pm (UTC)
That's so nice! I looked at her stuff -- wow, she's great! I would commission her for something but I'm not sure what that would be and I'm also super poor right now, so 8D;

Hooray for friends ♥!
caffwin
Jul. 13th, 2012 08:46 pm (UTC)
Yeah I think she's full up atm anyway.. she'll have them open for a while though so there'll be a chance in the future. ^_^

And I know! I used to whine about there never being a collector around me.. she doesn't necessarily collect but we share the same interests, and she loves to craft too; that's good enough for me. :D
junoluver
Jul. 12th, 2012 03:10 pm (UTC)
Oh god those are beautiful! Thank you for sharing! I'm amazed that she can do something so intricate that quickly too.

How awesome that you can share great conversation with her as a friend too. She sounds like an awesome person. I would love to one day have someone local to "art" with too, hahah.
caffwin
Jul. 13th, 2012 08:48 pm (UTC)
You're welcome! Yeah I think she's been making these for a while now, one a day definitely allows for perfection eventually though, even if you start off with a mediocre pattern. I'm just glad she's where she wants to be with her business. :D

HEY ARE YOU MOVING TO OREGON? If so I would totally be down to hang out sometime. I think there's a ferry that goes near there but I'd have to double check..
pheonixxfoxx
Jul. 12th, 2012 04:05 pm (UTC)
Mmmmm....sushi!! :3

Thank you so much for sharing your friends work! I have been wanting a Derpy plush for so long. Do you know how much she charges by chance?! Though, right now I am a tad broke I'm afraid...;_;
caffwin
Jul. 13th, 2012 08:49 pm (UTC)
It totally helps that she lives a block away from a good sushi place! We walk there sometimes when we're done with crafting. haha

I think she charges about $225-$250! Her commissions will still be open for a while even though she's full at the moment, I am sure they'll still be open when you're a bit better off financially. <3
pheonixxfoxx
Jul. 13th, 2012 09:59 pm (UTC)
There is an awesome sushi place about 20 minutes down the road from where I live. They also have red bean ice cream, yum...:D

That is not bad, it looks like her ponies are of a decent size too! Hopefully, I can get my finances back on track. They were at the beginning of the year, until the enclosure fiasco struck...;_;

Edit - I just noticed her hats! I need one in my life...O_o

Edited at 2012-07-13 10:02 pm (UTC)
derpcepticon
Jul. 12th, 2012 04:38 pm (UTC)
Hanging out with another plush maker would be so awesome!

I wanna see what that OC looks like when it's finished! ^^
caffwin
Jul. 13th, 2012 08:50 pm (UTC)
Are there none in the area for you? ;_;

ME TOO! It's her own OC so I'm excited. :D
derpcepticon
Jul. 13th, 2012 08:59 pm (UTC)
Sadly, no. T^T At least not that I know of.

I hope I can make my OC soon. I want a plushy of her! xD
okapifeathers
Jul. 12th, 2012 10:14 pm (UTC)
that


that twilight

THAT TWILIGHT

just

that twilight
okapifeathers
Jul. 12th, 2012 10:16 pm (UTC)
ooooh mark's gf! i wanted a hat from her too D;
caffwin
Jul. 13th, 2012 08:50 pm (UTC)
She is quite the talented gal. ;D
I'm a huge fan of the mane.. never thought I'd see it on Twilight though. XD
korth
Jul. 12th, 2012 10:58 pm (UTC)
Omggg ;3; I need one of her plush in my life, srsly.
caffwin
Jul. 13th, 2012 08:50 pm (UTC)
o u know it bb <3
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