How many usernames have you had? (You don't have to share them!)
off the top of my head, at least 9
What does your current username mean?
demon + nerium (oleander), combining two things i associate with myself/my gender (demons/toxins) for. coping reasons tbh but who care
What is the first program you used to make digital art?
ms paint
Where did you first start posting your art?
facebook.............................
What is the first piece of media you drew fanart for?
probably pokemon
Who was your first self-insert/persona/fursona? What did they mean to you?
soulfire of previous journal fame
Who is your current self-insert/persona/fursona? How are they different to your first?
i have like over a dozen sonas man. you gotta be more specific
What phases/styles has your art gone through? (e.g. Did you have an anime era, a cartoon style, a watercolour phase?)
oh god i mean. most of my art has been influenced by anime of some sort? for a while it was pokemon and inuyasha as a kid, like 2017-2018 was my jjba influence era. uhh. i cant think
What/who do you think has influenced your art style the most?
no clue
What/who inspired you to be an artist?
well i always drew as a kid but big insps when i was younger were ginjaninjaowo, various 2010s warriors artists/animators
What tools are integral to your current workflow? (e.g. Programs, brushes, references.)
csp, i like the custom brushes i downloaded esp gnxo pen. uh. my graphics tablet that is actually kinda broken rn but its ok i ordered a new one
What improvements have you made recently?
anatomy and overall coherence is better i think. been loving my coloring style as of late
What steps would you like to take in the future?
better study poses/anatomy, facial structure...more dynamic posing and prolly backgrounds idk
Who is your main persona? (Could be any kind of sona, like a fursona or a ponysona.)
nova but he's more of a mascot lately
Which sona most accurately represents you? This could be physically, personality wise, whatever you think fits best.
this changes so often i'm literally so fucked in the head. uhhh. this one for now. doesnt even have a name yet oops
Which sona do you use most frequently? Why?
nova again ive just had him the longest
Sona(s) you feel you neglect? (Don’t draw enough, doesn’t have lore, etc)
most of them..........
What did your first sona look like? Describe them or show a picture.
soulfire was my first fursona intended to be a fursona, i actually drew her three main design iterations last year for oc-tober
How does your first sona contrast with your current one(s)?
better design philosophy ig
What were the inspirations for your sonas’ names, be it past or present?
Just stuff i associate with myself or things i found fitting to their designs
Do you have a sona related to a fandom? Show or describe them!
i have like 5 pokesonas. as well as one for undertale, woasu, su, uhhh i think my witchs heart oc was intended to be a sona???, warriors
Do your sonas have a common theme amongst them? A similar personality, or maybe a shared aesthetic?
some of them do some of them don't, i have a dissociative disorder so shit's a little messy
Which sona have you had the longest? What about them made them stick around for so long?
soulfire is still around and active but she's not a sona anymore, she was around since 2013 or so. for sonas that are still sonas, morte has been around since early 2020
Which of your sonas is the least like you? In what way?
theyre all like me in some way idk how to answer this
GENDER: genderfluid dude
SEXUALITY: bisexual
HEIGHT: 15'7.5" but i just say 5'8"
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: im taken tee hee
FAVORITE COLORS: purple and green
FAVORITE SONGS: fuckmylife666 by against me! rn
FAVORITE YOUTUBERS: do streamers who post vods on youtube count.. i like rtvs. and also snapcube shes fun
FAVORITE FOOD: ugh you cant expect me to pick
FAVORITE BIRDS: crows/ravens
FAVORITE ANIMALS: ferrets and mustelids in general
FAVORITE CELEBRITIES: i dont care abt celebrities usually. i guess laura jane grace ????
FAVORITE TIME OF DAY: late evening
FAVORITE HOLIDAY(S): halloween
FAVORITE SEASON: autumn
FAVORITE FRUITS: lemon
FAVORITE FLOWERS: tiger lilies, snapdragons
FAVORITE EMOJI(S): um..🥕 for oc ship reasons
FAVORITE HOBBIES: uhhh character development/writing/drawing ig
FAVORITE WEATHER: overcast
NAME OF YOUR CRUSH: my literal boyfriend?? Oracle
NAME OF YOUR PET(S): onyx but i dont have him anymore hes in new york w my mom </3
INTROVERT OR EXTROVERT: fuck this question
LOOKS OR PERSONALITY: fuck this question too
HOMESICK OR TRAVELER: ????
MUSICIAN OR ARTIST: ???????????????
WOODS OR CITY: cities are just generally easier to live in and get around in lmao
TV OR YOUTUBE: youtube
PHONE OR COMPUTER: laptop
FAVORITES:
Favorite genre(s): RPGs i guess????
Favorite video game(s) of all time: PMD explorers of sky . END ROLL. uhhh. lobotomy corporation + limbus company for the sheer impact they've had on me. I haven't finished ruina yet LOL
Favorite console from the current generation: switch i guess i dont Buy consoles
Favorite console not from the current generation: 3ds :(
Favorite single player game: look at favorites
Favorite game(s) to play with friends/multiplayer game: Minecraft nd jackbox if that counts
Favorite character(s) in a game: If i can't say Kane Lowery from Stones and Birds Which i probaby can't because i made them then u cannot expect me to choose otherwise sorry. i like too many
Favorite boss(es) in a game: memory girl + aged one end roll ?? + i would say ahab from limbus company was fun but i HAVENT FOUGHT HER. but storywise fun!
Favorite ending in a game: uh
Favorite song/soundtrack: is it lame if i just say the limbus company mili songs (mostly between two worlds and compass but fly my wings is also nice and also im so scared of a potential canto 6 one)
Favorite level(s)/place(s) (tropes or specific ones): i always loved the like. abandoned boat thing in hoenn games
MISC.:
Most difficult/irritating game you still like: LOBOTOMY CORPORATION
Game or series with the best story/writing: i really dont know dude i dont play a lot of video games
Overrated game (to you, but also please be polite): omori :/
Underrated game most people don't like/haven't heard of: farethere city
Game you cried over: oh more recently? Had a Time over canto 6 part 2 of limbus company it hit too hard <3
Game you cheered over: also limbus company
Game that you've put way too many hours into: most pokemon games. i had a complete omega ruby national dex once
Want to play/in your backlog: a lot of classic rpgmakers, the rest of higurashi, umineko. uhh. lots more.
Game you tried to play but gave up on: angels of death it actually blows
What's the typical rating of games you play: idk idc
Funniest example of video game logic to you: idk man. i am boring
THIS OR THAT:
PC or console: no preference
Console or handheld: handheld
Nintendo, Sony, or Microsoft: can i say None of them
Mario or Sonic: Sonic tbh
Playable protagonist or custom player character: protag usually
Turn-based or real-time: turn based usually
Keyboard or controller: whatever i have which isusually just a keyboard
Open world or small levels: smaller levels i get overwhelmed
Generated or set map: idc
i like journal memes
Inspiration to become an artist: Uhhh i think it was like pokemon/general anime stuff i liked as a kid
Motivation to keep drawing: i LOVE TO CREATE!!! i love to express myself through my art i love to weave stories and write characters!!!!
What influenced your artstyle?: Ummmm ginjaninjaowo was a big inspiration in my formative years as well as just general 2010s anime and furry art, though nowadays i pull inspiration from many sources and its hard to like, pinpoint one specific thing
Artstyle idol: Bro idk again. hard to pinpoint
Preferred medium: digital always digital i hate traditional with my LIFE. it is not for me
Favorite tools/programs: csp is literally so good, i have an xp-pen deco fun or something ? one of the cheaper ones it's been good to me
Mediums you want to try: plush making :(
Most favorite thing to draw: my ocs :[
Least favorite thing to draw: urban/unnatural backgrounds. and cars
Preferred background noise: MUSIC BABEY
Self taught or art classes?: Nearly entirely self-taught, i had some very basic classes as a kid but like whatever
Construction lines or just draw it?: i sometimes just draw it but usually construction lines, things tend to get.. misshapen if i don't
References or pure imagination?: i am a firm believer that if you say you never use references you are either 1) a liar or 2) shooting urself in the foot and not allowing yourself to improve as an artist. we all use references it came free with our human brains that remember things <3
OC you draw the most: looks at my gallery.......................who do u think. its kane. its been kane for like 10 months at this point.
Media character you draw the most: Uhhh heathcliff limbus or proton pkmn???
Drawing you're most proud of: right now this one but it will probaply change soon, ive been liking the direction my art's taking lately
