MyPantsAreMissing

Hey everyone! I'm pretty sure anyone that followed me back in my heyday isn't around anymore. Even so, I figured I'd write an update for no one in particular. I'm sill alive and kicking here in NYC. I've just submitted a few new deviations, mostly photography. That's only part of what I'm doing these days.

I've been doing a lot of illustration, a lot of watercolors, a lot of photography and a lot of web and print design. Some people call me the quintessential artist(mostly myself) and maybe I am. I'm beginning to realize more and more as time goes on that I can't work in any other field. I need to be able to do creative things. My creativity bleeds into my personal relationships too. I can't be creative and have a girlfriend, it just can't happen.

I was practically engaged for a short while in a relationship that progressed SUPER quickly, but things fell apart and once they did I probably created the most artwork in the span of a week since art school. Maybe I'll find that balance one day but for now it eludes me.

So what's next for Marvin? What's on the horizon? Well...I'm thinking of going back to designing full time as a freelance artist/designer. It's what I'm good at. It's what I love. But I also found photography sometime last year and I love it to death as well. I hope to be diving into the world of fashion and glamour type photography and not looking back. I'm in New York City and I have to take advantage of the stuff around me. Models, talent, fashion, locations are all accessible and it seems like the next logical step for me because I love portraits. I love people as subjects. I also love street photography and taking photos without permission and I will still continue that.

Will I continue to make cameo appearances on DA? Hard to say but I'd love to if I have the time. I miss that part of my life, but I'm just so busy these days. Who knew being an adult was so hard?

-Marvin

Good god, I've decided to finally say I'm back for good. I've been on DA regularly for like a month now and I'm back to my old tricks again. Critiquing art, making art(none posted yet), making new friends, re-connecting with old ones. I'm back and it's good. I thought it would be a perfect time to give all my old watchers and any new ones an update(or intro) on my life.

First things first, I'm Marvin. I'm 26 now and I moved out of my hometown of Washington DC about 4 years ago to Brooklyn, NY. It's been a rough 4 years. I moved to NYC with $200, a suitcase full of clothes and a guitar. I moved 5 times in my first 6 months in NYC, even sleeping on the subway a couple times. NYC has kicked my ass and I'm finally getting a handle on things.

The last job I had was in Customer Service and I was the guy people called to yell at. I did this for almost 2 years before I was let go. I eventually started doing my own thing and didn't agree with the company and they let me go. It was scary as fuck! Haha. I was living in NYC, no job, no money, and no prospects. So instead of looking for another job and working at another shit-hole for 2 years and wasting my life I decided..."hey...I'm just gonna do freelance web design." That was great news...only problem was, I wasn't that good a web designer and I didn't know where to start. That was a year ago and I've been freelancing ever since, somehow scraping by. This month though...got my first big client and I think I can finally make it as a web designer.

But...anyone that knows me knows I went to school for 3D animation, with a focus on character design. College is weird like that, right? They make you choose at 18 years old what you want to do the rest of your life. At 18 I didn't even know what toppings I liked on my pizza, let alone what I wanted to do the rest of my life. So...I finished school, realized I hated 3D animation and decided to see where my other skills could take me. So where are things taking me? Well, after a good 5 years...I'm on track to where I wanted to be. Before I left for NYC I said to some people that in 5 years I wanted to start my own clothing line...and I have!

That's right. I've started my own clothing line. I made an online store with my new web design skills, I've made my own identity design and I'm working on some t-shirt designs for my first run. Things are looking great and I'm SUPER stoked about launching this year, hopefully around August...but we'll see. I'll share my site with you guys once things get closer to launch. The great news is...I'm accepting submissions for shirts too and I'm looking to compensate you as well. I still want to work out the details in writing, but feel free to contact me if you're interested. Probably not too much interest right now but I'm sure there will be eventually.

So...crazy story...I'm in Texas for the next month or so and it's been....alright so far. I like Texas...and Austin but it's a funny situation I'm in and I can't drive...I never did learn, so it's been a mixed bag. I'm actually not even in Austin yet, I will be for SXSW next month but until then I'm in the Dallas/Fort Worth area which is alright. I'll keep ya'll updated (I say ya'll now) and maybe I'll get a few pics or something.

Eh, this journal started strong and ended pretty shittily. It's 1:30 am and I'm tired, I don't care. This is all you get! Thanks guys!

Oh Lordy...I posted these twice before but I've added some new ones now. I've dated my fair share of ladies now so I'm pretty sure where I stand. Check it out!

THE GIRLFRIEND STANDARDS (REVISED)
1. The young lady in question must own 3 pairs or more of Converse High Top Chuck Taylors in any color.
2. The afforementioned young lady must have been born a lady.(maybe this should be number 1)
3. I used to say  I only liked brunettes and redheads. Truth is...I don't even care anymore. Haha. It's tough out there!
4. Must not think any of the following men are hot: anyone other than me.
5. Must own a pair of breasts...their size is irrelevant as I'm not a breast man...ok fine...as long as they have nipples theyre cool. Prefereably no more than two...any color nipple will do nicely...pink, brown, light brown, magenta, sea foam green. Little to average amounts of hair on nipple. I will wax them if needed.
6. Must not like shitty music...i.e- anything that is not under the broad umbrealla of rock. Good god if you like top 40 I will just assassinate you. I do not want to listen to Lady Gaga!
7. Must look like Billy Corgan...ok ok no...nevermind. Ahh this one's better...would be very cool if they were somehow artistic...either musically or otherwise. Big props for any female musicians.
8. Must have been born a girl.
9. Must not own a penis. A plastic penis is fine. Just don't buy it secondhand.
10. Oh yeah...pale is better. Pale is pretty. I'm gonna be honest...I love white girls. I've dated all races but I always come back.
11. Must HATE emo and frat boys.
12. Has to be pretty damn kinky...and submissive. Haha.
13. Must not mind my elephant man good looks.
14. Laugh at all my jokes whether stupid or not.
15. Are you feeling Marvin? If so call 1-800 Marvin!
16. HAS TO BE ABLE TO SPELL!
17. Must have been born a girl.
18. Cannot have clones.
19. Must LOVE animals. Especially duckies!
20. Must be willing to travel the world with me.
21. I don't have money. I will NEVER have money. Young lady must not be spoiled and expect to live in lap of luxury.
22. Must not be shallow! I'm willing to love you no matter what you look like. It'd be cool if u could be the same.
23. Must understand that I will draw her...A LOT and she will be the subject of many songs, drawings, paintings and photographs.
24. Must LOVE my voice. I have a VERY hot voice...I haven't met anyone who's hated it yet.
25. Must get drunk with me on occasion and have loud obnoxious drunken sex.
26. I can't drive, I don't have a real job. I can give you nothing more than my loyalty and honesty. In return, you will support me.
27. Since I'm being honest with you, you should be honest with me.
28. I'm very spontaneous so you have to be ok with straying from our original plan from time to time.
29. Must be good at witty banter. I love the back and forth, like an old screwball comedy
30. Must NOT have a penis.
31. I'm a city boy. Always have been, probably always will be. I'm 26 now and never learned to drive. I'm trying to see how long I can go. If it's up to me...we're living in the city.
32. Would be great if she could cook. I can cook! We can cook together!
33. I love to run now, sometimes. It would be great if we could run together or at least...workout on occassion.
34. Accents are awesome. I can imitate like 6 accents pretty well. If you have one or can imitate some...you're the best.
35. Don't be all "I don't know anything about computers! Can you do it?" I hate that.

It's been 3 and a half years, but I'm back. Yes, ladies and gentlemen...I'm back to please all my adoring fan(s).

Who am I kidding? Nobody cares.

Quick update though:
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- I graduated college in 2008 with a degree in 3D animation.
- I moved to New York City, June 1st 2009. After moving 5 times in the last 6 months, I currently reside in Brooklyn, NY.
- Under harsh hiring conditions I was forced to take a job working for a large online camera retailer. Not the worst job ever, might even get into photography sometime soon.
- I plan on going back to school eventually for something in web or print design.
- I'm still single and ready to mingle. Ladies, I'm always looking for the next ex-MyPantsAreMissing.
- After 7 years and counting, I still cannot for the life of me, find my pants.
- As far as my current art goes, I've stepped away from the digital stuff I was doing when I last posted artwork here. I've made the move back to more traditional media, including brush pens and ink, watercolors, pastels, charcoal and markers.
- I have been heavily influenced by graffiti art in the past 2 years, this will become obvious when I start posting artwork soon.

That's it for now. I'm going to do what I always did best and get to critiquing some art work.