I really like texturing.

So Ive been chipping away at this for what seems an age. And one thing that has become clear (well even more so) is that I am obsessive. I really do need to have things just right. Its like a strange sort of designer only OCD. God knows Im not this way with other things - like, I should probably clean up my living room...meh. Or, maybe throw away that milk...hmmm. Regardless of how disgustingly slobbish I can get. When it comes to PSing, things need to have weight, I hate things feeling flat, they just HAVE to be right. I cant explain it, but Ive been known to go back and rework something ten or even twenty times till I feel satisfied.
I was embarrassed the other day, I know its kind of weird to worry about trivial details. I know I would get things done faster. But it just weirds me out looking at builds that are flat and untextured. I bought a toilet the other day and it looked perfectly fine. I know people would see it, understand it and probably not pay any mind to it. Its a prop for a room. But I see that build and I just have to fix it. I was explaining to Vas that doing it helps me sleep better at night. I know I sound crazy, I freak myself out about this too. But I will sit there and texture a toilet just to have shit stains in a toilet bowl looking authentic. Just for my own nutty enjoyment.

Im sure some of you are thinking well, dont you already obsess about stuff like that for clothing? Yea, I do. But when it comes to an actual island its kinda different. With clothes you texture that coat, fix any problems and move on. With an actual place there are endless details. And thats what Ive been preoccupying myself with these last couple of months. The details...details that thankfully help me sleep at night. You know, cuz I get the crazy shakes otherwise.

So here are some details for you to enjoy.


Peeping Toms and women only bathrooms. :D










Yay!! Space Invader soap!




Sleep :D Oh and stickers!




Picture by Leila.


Picture by Damon.



I decided to tackle the Rival Skoolz project once again. Its largely scaled down from my original idea. Mostly because I dont know how to do the things I want to achieve and finding reliable people to help is next to impossible. So Im concentrating on it being an attractive place for people to explore with my mainstore slap in the center.

I'll have more official posts soon and all that jazz. Really, I just wanted to do a post about the toilet. Ahaha! Heres to shit covered bowls everywhere!

Peace out cool cats!

Don

Strength In Numbers!

I just got The Music's new album today Strength in Numbers. And its fucking amazing! I remember them way back in 2002 and their track 'Take the long road home.' Thought they were awesome but they up and disappeared, but they are back this year with a new album and I am in love!

Yep, I still havent released anything yet. - something special is coming...just a bit more.



Peace out cool cats!

Don

Dont throw stuff at Josh homme.

I know I havent released anything in a while - or updated my blog. Lets just say there is something very special in the works.

But anyway -

Just wow.



How shit must you feel being torn apart with 50000 other people around you? And I thought being made fun of in front of class was bad.

That kid got owned. I hate people that do stuff and think, hey Im gonna get away with it. Being a dick for the sake of being a dick. Y'know? That kid in my opinion got JUST what he deserved. <3 QOTSA!

Peace out cool cats!

Don

Muto by Blu.

Let this slowly drive you insane. The imagination in this piece is just amazing.

Peace out cool cats.

Don

Members only!

Hey guys!
I have some members only items just for those apart of my GearShift group! The Knight hoodie for guys, which comes in black. And the Allure hoodie for girls which is cropped and very cute.



You can join by doing a search for GearShift in groups on SL. OR, you can run down to my store at the block and click on my sign.



Photograph taken by the talented Leila!
Vas sporting the new hoodie. Its hawt yo! Become a member today! <3

Peace out cool cats!

Don

Best issue ever!

This made me laugh so hard! I wanted to share it with everyone.



Made by the talented Broder Kubrik. Rock on.

Peace out cool cats.

Don

Gears in motion.

Ive been meaning to blog here for a while...Ive been so busy lately.

So Ive comfortably settled back into SL and Ive consistently been releasing new clothing. It feels good to be enjoying SL again and Im in love with designing for my store. Im all inspired and motivated to create new clothing and I feel that after coming back from my break Im reaching another level of quality. The new sculptie prims are allowing me to create more realistic clothing, it brings that new dimension and its exciting to be working with something new.
A good friend of mine Snips has been putting me through my paces when it comes to sculpts. Coming back into SL I knew that I wanted to improve. Seeing the influx of new designers really made it apparent that I had to change with SL to stay competitive. Snips was great about listening to my ideas and telling me what was possible and what was too outlandish. I didnt really know what was all possible with sculpts until working with Snips. We've made a great team so far and Ive really pushed myself with my textures to fit the flow of the sculpts. Communication has been the key, I have always drawn out my designs for Snips to make my ideas clear. I thought Id share some of those sketches for people to see. :D








So, in other news. The show that Im apart of got put back. But it should be going down soon, its for Hommes magazine. Im happy I was able to get all 8 outfits for them together and am excited to see how the event goes down.

Ive also been trying to help promote the Block. Ive been not only pro active about my store and its releases Ive also wanted to help give The Block that push, its been nice to be around my friends and feel inspired and invigorated by working with them. You can catch the Block blog here! Im excited about seeing the new stuff all the Blockers will be getting out!

Im currently working on some more clothing. A completely new jacket that I think people will enjoy as well as some suits and blazers. Im also hoping to purchase land for myself...think its over due for me to have my own mainstore. Watch this space.

Peace out cool cats!

Don