Introduction of Sorts:
This is comprised with rambling more or less should there be questions on certain topics. I don't really expect anyone to care, but it is here just in case. I'm weird like that.

Schooling:
I took art classes that were required in school. Therefore, the classes bored me, taught me nothing of interest and went down the drain for the most part. None of them were focused on anatomy, therefore I never learned. I started drawing when I was three and kept at it up to now. Therefore, my art is my "natural" style. Something tells me it will never change either - evolve maybe.

Inconsistency:
Most things I draw are along the lines of experimental, so if it looks like that, it likely is. Due to that, my style of drawing seems to fluctuate. I have my own styles. One is the detailed, in other words plenty of shading in pen. The other is semi-detailed, which would be when I cross-hatch or shade. The regular would be the ones of simple lines. Freakishly simple are my doodles. Due to that my gallery looks pretty… inconsistent. What can be said? For one, I am adding in things I drew in my past and things more recent. That is a span from year 1999 to now. Secondly, my drawings reflect my mood and preferences at the time - and I am certainly a moody bastard.

Style:
I do not draw realistically, nor do I necessarily try to do it cartoon like. I think I am somewhere in between. I remember being told in seventh grade by a boy said that people I drew looked like anime characters. I looked it up. I can see where one would think that. I draw big eyes, small mouths and relatively pointed noses. I have ALWAYS drawn that way. Therefore, no, my drawing style is not anime influenced.
Is my style of drawing influenced by anything? I would have to say, no, not really. The way I draw is pretty much my own. Back when I was still in school, people mentioned they could always tell when something was drawn by me. A friend told me I have my own distinctive style. I take his word on that.

Anatomy:
If the subject looks human, half the time it likely is not.
I do not use models for the most part. I have been told my anatomy is seriously lacking. I do not look at things to get it right, truthfully. Even if I did, which I have before, it always comes out how it would if I never looked at all. Others may not be happy with that, but I am just dandy about it. Perfection is not something I care for. I draw things I want to see, even if what comes out on paper is not realistically correct. The mind is not always limited to reality.
When you look at my drawings for the most part, think of Van Gogh in his later years when his paintings became messy, okay? He is the closest that comes to mind, in regards to what I am getting at. I am not going for literal. What I do is free forming. La chambre de Van Gogh à Arles (Van Gogh's Room at Arles) would be a good example of free forming I should think.
The rare times I do use models or references are when I actually DO try something “correctly”. Those examples would be when starting out on fan art or when doing something that really is supposed to be realistic.

Fan Art:
I do fan art off and on. Usually it IS an anime character. After looking into what anime was, I grew some interest. If I do fan art my beginning tries tend to look a lot like the original style rather than mine. That is usually to get myself trained on how the eyes slant, hair is styled and all of that fun stuff. The second reason is to make the character recognizable right away. I find it a bloody pain. It is later on do I slowly make a combination of my style and the original style.

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Tools of Trade:
I use limited tools. In other words, all of the things are either cheap or not usually used. I use whatever pen I can find and draw. I dislike pencils for complete works; therefore, I rarely do any drawings with them. I mainly color with pen or map colors. I shade with pens or the ink from markers.

Computer Graphics:
For coloring using the computer, I do not use Adobe Photoshop or Paintshop Pro... In fact, I have never used either before. I use ArcSoft PhotoStudio® 3.0 since it is the only thing on this computer I have. I think it came out in 1998 or 1999.

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Communication:
Oh, and in regards to my adding others' works as favorites and not leaving comments... That is how I am. "Actions speak louder than words." I would sum it up in that phrase.
To those who leave comments, critiques or complements… I likely won’t respond unless it is something like a question. I don’t lack in response to be rude, but rather in mute shock and awkwardness. I suck at interaction.
I can write like mad, this “entry” being proof. However, when it comes to truly communicating with someone and not droning on… I’m dumb-founded. I hide the Devious Comments left below because they either embarrass me (awkwardness), shock me or I haven’t the slightest as to what to write.
Truthfully, when people like what I draw, favorite or add me to their watch list I am somewhat awestruck and confused. Therefore, I tend to really just keep silent and remain perplexed.
The best bet on getting me to respond is sending a note.

Critics:
I learn things by trial and error and usually have no one see my process. Therefore, if critiqued, simple words and much explanation will likely be required. When I say I am a moron, I mean it. I am slow at understanding things.

Visitors:
In all truth I am grateful you have taken the time to look through my gallery. If you like my art, thank you, but I am truly bewildered as to why. If you explain why, I’ll understand intellectually but will remain dumbfound and likely uncomfortable. I’m an awkward son of a gun when it comes to people. Therefore, please forgive me if I avoid responding. In truth I am likely “tongue-tied” mentally.

Ownership:
Another thing to mention would be not to steal. I always question why someone would steal my things since I have seen extremely better works than mine. Still though, there is always the possibility. All I can say is... you steal, you suck. I am quite aware there is little to nothing one can do to prevent art stealing. Once it is stolen though, you can most certainly badger the person about stealing it...

Last Words:
In conclusion, I do not know much about art, but I know what I like. As a friend said "Most people are just interested in 'art' for the sake of it being 'art' they just want to put their own expectations on it." When you look at things I draw, please, do not expect things. Expectations cause disappointments.

Well... there you go.