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Match Point

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Holy goodness, it's been over a year since I wrote anything on here?

Well I will keep this kinda short and kinda sweet. I am alive, and I am drawing, just more often than not it isn't things for this account. "What do I draw it for?" You might be asking, well, true-believers, I've been working over on my badmanbastich account where I draw sexy things for money. I do think I would like to get back to doing the actiony stuff that is my bread and butter but probably with a heavy fanservice slant to it. Comics do call to me, they call to me all the blasted time and I am finally gonna heed the call. So instead of getting all worked up and make some grand statements about "look out for _____" or "I'm gonna be posting soon!" I'll just let my creative juices flow and get some sketches and designs and pages out in the ether to back up what I want to say.

In other not related news, does anyone know of any good OCTs... and allow me to clarify what a good OCT is. Something with other artists working for it that are dedicated in seeing the project through to the end with consistent involvement during each step. Something original enough to not suck (side note- anything with "_____punk" in it is unoriginal and sucks; steampunk especially). Something without prize money as the motivation. Something that isn't an invite to a slew of someone's favorite artists in an attempt to get them to draw free art of their OCs. Something with good filter for quality control. Something that doesn't attract trolls and revolve around dramu. Something fun and loose that people can go all out with and take not too seriously. Something I can sink my teeth into.

And lastly, I don't think it needs to be said, but I want to say it anyway. I am sad that the summer is ending... :iconcryforeverplz:
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JUST

4 min read
So first off I'd like to say that I actually have been drawing a lot more recently than before. However, a lot of it isn't exactly stuff I'd like to post here so that's not helping anyone watching me unfortunately. I do plan to change all that after AATR which has been a wonderful way for me to experiment with a kind of looser and more expressive style. I feel like it's really coming into it's own and I'm givin it some room to stretch it's legs, my hope is to let it really unwind, y'know, give it some walkin around money and just let it go to town.

I'd like to say I am honored to once again be working with the talented Mr. :iconrusty-knight-x: who is doing the writing for my AATR. If you're unfamiliar with his work go check him out ASAP, he's very underrated and has a style that works well outside the DA OCT kind of circuit. I've worked with him on Heroes Anonymous (more stuff I've drawn but not posted) and it's been really greatfor my development to diversify the characters I draw and the scenarios that they are in. Plus, when working with someone else's impressive characters really pushes me to take the time to nail the pacing and delivery that gives his work it's due respect.

Speaking of due respect, I want to say a mighty special thank you to all the bartenders in America. I am here currently, but headed back the UK for a more permanent stay soon, and before I leave I want to show my appreciation for the bartenders across America. Those glorious men and women who tend to the bar and the consumers behind it; mixing spirits and aperitifs with a deft hand and doling out the right drink at the right time. This isn't to snub the premixed flavor (or flavour) of foreign bars with measured amounts of set liquor per cocktail, but merely a tip of the hat to the service of giving me more bang for my buck. Now some may drink to slow down, some to speed up, others may want to just take the edge off, and others still just want to cut as loose as fucking possible. No matter what your motivation, the bartender is there to guide your journey along the magical highway and lubricate any social situation the night throws your way.

Before someone throws out the comments about "you don't need liquor to enjoy yourself!" I'd like to say that I am by no means claiming that you need to drink to get alid or have fun or even to be social; it is not necessary. Similarly, you don't NEED lube to masturbate, but we can all agree that it's more fun with it. Alcohol is called the social lubricant for a reason. Still, drinking is not for everyone and some people are perfectly loose/slow/fast/high/etc. on their own, and others simply cannot handle the responsibility that comes with inebriation. That being said for those who do drink socially and enjoy a fine rousing night please always remember that alcohol, like any other legal inhibitor, is designed to be consumed within reason. Reason,however, is often a relative term and a reasonable amount of drinks in Vegas versus a reasonable amount of drinks at a dinner party are going to vary greatly. When in doubt the golden rule of drinking, and sometimes life in general, should be "Just because you can doesn't mean you should" In other words "Just because the video is on youtube doesn't mean you should watch 2 Girls 1 Cup" or "Just because they make it in your size doesn't mean you should buy that dress" I know that historically, I am not known for my reserve and self control and I am in no position to judge or preach for I believe that many of the great inventions of our time came from doing exactly what you should not do. I'm sure that's how Irish Carbombs came about and those are delicious! But for every Irish Carbomb there are countless Jaegerbombs that accompany it, and at the end of the day you'll have to decide which side of the fence you're likely to land on and wether or not you can live with it. So be you bold or be you humble, always be true to yourself, and drink hearty me mateys! :ahoy:
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Changez

3 min read
Before I go on my typical merry rant, I would like to say that I have indeed been drawing more and more, just sucking at posting stuff. Primarily due to me trying to put tweaks on a new style before lending it the critiques of my artistic peers. OK, and now the rant-

If you are fortunate enough to live in an area that has actual seasons then now must be a very exciting time; the days are getting longer, the air feeling warmer, the birds are chirping, the girls are wearing less! But not all women treat the springtime equally. You may notice at this time the few eager beavers showing far more skin than the weather warrants, easily identifiable in a crowd of jeans and jackets by their short shorts and halter tops. Now where I'm from that kind of outfit is very indicative, meaning that is no accidental wardrobe selection but rather a personality trait. She didn't happen upon a skimpy set shorts, it wasn't laundry day and she ran out of full shirts, and moths didn't get to all the non revealing clothing in her closet. Nay, that was a choice consciously made during the first day it was slightly warm enough to get away with wearing something that showed off the goods after waiting a long winter to get back on the market. That's right, relationship season is winding down quickly, and the scantily clad females that herald its end are upon us.

As a disclaimer these principles, as founded as they are, do not translate everywhere. For example in Northern England I found it shocking that women would wear summer skirts in the midst of snowstorms, and when almost every girl has a good portion of her ass hanging out I'm left thinking "They can't be sluttily dressed if everyone is doing it... then it just becomes normally dressed, right?" However, that is a place where they boast not just of braving the frozen elements but disregarding their negative effects proudly even to the detriment of their own welfare. The lesson is, know thy surroundings.

Getting back to the harbingers of halter tops, it is of popular opinion that if a girl has dressed looking for a certain type of attention, why not give it to her? Now I'm not saying she's easy or a whore or in any way like you should treat her like less of a person. I am saying that if you are out job hunting, it makes more sense to apply to places that are advertising. Just as some of us men spend a grouchy winter waiting to see the ladies dress in less, some women spend an equally grouchy time waiting to strut their stuff. In the end we're all just people with needs who want a little attention and affection, so if you do happen to see a cutie wearing climate inappropriate clothing, be a friend and say hello.


For all this and PICTURES TOO be sure to check out my blog- khamalpearce.blogspot.com/

You'll wish you had less fun!
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Not Dead Yet

4 min read
I recently got a fortune cookie with the message-

"Don't let the past and useless details choke your existence."

No lie, no horseshit, this cookie was meant to be taken seriously. So it's been a while since I've posted anything relevant, and it's been forever ago since I've posted anything of high quality. The short reason for this is cause I've had a lot on my plate and even more on my mind. I got bogged down with negative thoughts after pouring a lot of effort into certain things and never getting a terrible amount of feedback or support and after a while I just figured what's the sense in posting certain things; I mean the only people that really give a shit about it are close enough that I can just show them on my laptop and so I did. I've become aware that I have a problem comparing myself to other people and that the times I was truly my best in general were times when I did things for myself.

In terms of the future, I have to admit I am more than a little scared. I am getting older and facing choices like what do I want to do for the rest of my life, where do I want to do it, who do I want to do it with by my side. All in all most of these questions have just lingered and left me feeling off and confused at the end of the day. Being back at my folk's house in America has at least given me some time to process it all, but even more than that it has given me something the past took away. Not even people who know me well know that before I started drawing any kind of comics, my favorite thing to do as a kid was design videogame books; little mock pamphlets with moves and character backgrounds. These were almost always Vs. Fighting games and always cam on the heels of me having played some game I was enamored with and sought to recreate but with my own characters (When I ever do make it big I am heading straight to SEGA and pitching my Streets of Rage 4 idea). Being home means inding crates and stacks of old drawings like this and regardless of what I can say about the quality of the art it is evident that there is a mountain of passion behind each page. I have become made aware that I have lost that spark and I am now seeking to regain it.

So it's time for me to switch gears and get back on my old shit with a new style. Looking at my comic books from the 90's I remember what got me drawing in the first place and it sure as hell wasn't skinny guys with big eyes or shinigami and swords. A wise latino told me that DA is more than just a social place for artists to kick it, it can get you published, paid, and hone your overall skills; it is a tool and a stepping stone and should be used as such. So from now on that is what I need to do. In the meantime he suggested posting more even if it isn't great,  just to let people know I'm still alive, so I plan on posting again but bear with me on that (I know I've been irked when I watch people way more talented than myself and when they do this I'm all like "You've been gone for months and THIS is the bullshit you come back with?) So altho the quality may not be what I want just yet I hope to be judged on the energy and spirit put into pages.

Thanks sincerely to anyone reading.

Oh also, I'm obligated to remind you to check out :iconclub-street-fighter: cause it's a pretty cool club and with MVC3 droppin soon there'll be mad fanart coming through. I know I'll have to give my boy Ken his due.
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In the last post I touched upon a few of the many perils of a guy coming on too strong when engaging a woman, so in this entry I feel it prudent to mention one of the most sad and most common downfalls in being too soft-handed in one's approach: Failure to step up to the plate. This leads me to the title of this Blog, What Would Joe Higashi Do? Joe Higashi is a character the acclaimed SNK series Fatal Fury who is known less for his skills in Muy Thai but more for his loudmouthed antics and flagrant womanizing. However, despite his buffoonery, in The Fatal Fury Motion Picture when his friend Terry needs some romantic advice, Mr. Higashi comes up with one insightfully humorous line: "If you like her, say something... Girls aint like us... they don't pick up on stuff the way we do." The humor inherent in the assertion that women are the more perceptive sex, however the insight is brilliant because Joe Higashi is actually RIGHT! For all their guile, insight, and sagacity about each other and the world in general, when it  comes to reading the romantic advancements of men a lot of women fall into two equally sad categories of Publicly & Privately Ignorant.

To clarify-
Publicly Ignorant: A woman who will feign shock and astonishment at the mention of her friend Steve having romantic interest in her. Claiming that "All we do is go to the movies, go out to eat, eat in, shop, gossip, and watch movies at home, sometimes sharing the blanket and exchanging the occasional massage. . . But that's just what close guy friends do." No. Shame on her and shame on Steve.

Privately Ignorant:  A woman who lives in the lovely world where men and women are entirely equal and thusly treats every male interaction the same as she would a female one. She will be genuinely shocked to learn that Steve wants to be more than friends, and will be even more amazed to find out that not all guys are being nice just to be nice and that a man doesn't approach you from across the room because your personality was so enchanting and he really needed a new friend.


While both of these views vary, the end result is equally as tragic and stems from the same dilemma: miscommunication. Time and time again the root of all cock-blockery will be incongruent interpretations of the same scenario; one party may think things are cruising along smoothly where the other party isn't even aware there was anything going on at all. So as a man if you find yourself on the former end of this spectrum, by all means PAUSE. Take a step back. Maybe even get a second opinion, because you may in violation of what is known as "playing yourself". Don't be ashamed, everyone plays themselves at one point or another and it is bound to happen again sooner or later, besides there are worst things than being into someone who doesn't view you in a sexual manner. The good news is now that you know you haven't been stepping up to the plate, you can assess the situation and make a move before the window closes. At times like this is when you ask yourself What Would Joe Higashi Do?

The first principle is to let your intentions be known, and please adhere to the axiom that actions speak louder than words. E-mails, texts, telegrams, and letters pale in comparison to face to face interaction; furthermore, body language and physical contact speak volumes more than any overly blunt or cleverly scripted monologue (yes there are cases where a female is wooed by the clumsy musings of an unconfident fellow, however far and wide women do not find awkward desperation attractive). Next would be to know your strong points; the further you are from a female's perceived social circle, the more effort you'll have to put in bridging the inherent gap between you two as friends yet alone as lovers. If you honestly don't have the moxy and finesse to put in that amount of effort successfully then just bow out or resign yourself to being her awkward indie friend/rich friend/asian friend/black friend/etc.  Lastly and most importantly in the teachings of Sensei Joe Higashi: Assume Nothing. These girls aren't built to hone in on whatever wavelength you may be on so don't take for granted that because you've gone out for sushi or been cuddly at the movies that it means anything. A girl can spend all day laughing and shopping and eating with one guy, but when someone she is really interested calls her that night she will spend the night with him and the two of them will have some real fun. Branching off from this, I would like to point out that I always use terms like "romantically involved" or "sexually attracted" instead of dating specifically because of this fallacy of assumption. "Dating" is not a precise term but more of a vague umbrella, and consider yourself "dating" someone new while still in the beginning stages you are taking a leap of faith that under this umbrella you two are mutually settled on the same perception of things.

Take for example, this final bit of insight: You have spent some time with a girl, you text and chat and may have even kissed. You're under the impression that you two are "dating" which can be interpreted as follows:
Dating Exclusively
Dating Casually
Going Steady
Seeing Where Things Go
Taking it Slow
Friends With Benefits
This Was a Mistake
This Was Fun But Let's Not Make a Habit of It
We Should Have Stayed Friends
This Feels Awkward
I Love You
I Thought This Would Be Bad But It's Going OK
I Thought This Would Be Bad and It Is
Open Relationship
Fuck Buddies
Friends Helping Each Other Through A Dry Spell
Rebound Relationship
I've Had a Crush On You Since Forever
I Was Only In It For The Chase
I Want To Focus on School/Work But I Am Attracted To You
We Can Fool Around But No Sex
I'm Confused
Now Isn't The Right Time But This Feels Good
Head Over Heels

Now if you're fairly confident that you and your lady would check the same boxes on that list, then no worries at all. However, if you feel like things may indeed by a bit skewed in terms of how you both perceive the situation, then you might want to ask yourself WWJHD?




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