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<entry>
   <title>Trying to work out what to do...</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2008://1.752</id>
   
   <published>2008-04-29T11:32:18Z</published>
   <updated>2008-04-29T11:33:51Z</updated>
   
   <summary>I like blogs. I like art blogs. But I don&apos;t think what I do is really... frequent enough to be a blog? This year, my domain should expire. I am trying to work out what I will do... there is...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
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      I like blogs. I like art blogs. But I don&apos;t think what I do is really... frequent enough to be a blog?

This year, my domain should expire. I am trying to work out what I will do... there is likely another platform better suited to this...
      
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<entry>
   <title>Staff</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2007://1.750</id>
   
   <published>2007-08-02T15:25:50Z</published>
   <updated>2007-08-02T15:26:41Z</updated>
   
   <summary> A chibi picture of Aerith with her staff. Experiment with Adobe Photoshop....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
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A chibi picture of Aerith with her staff.  Experiment with Adobe Photoshop.]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Flowers</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2007://1.749</id>
   
   <published>2007-08-02T15:16:49Z</published>
   <updated>2007-08-02T15:23:08Z</updated>
   
   <summary> Well... this took me bloody long enough. :) Over 230 hours of work. openCanvas, Painter and Adobe Photoshop. 7 months from start to finish (but with a lot of procrastination and computer problems during that time)...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
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Well... this took me bloody long enough. :)

Over 230 hours of work.  openCanvas, Painter and Adobe Photoshop.  7 months from start to finish (but with a lot of procrastination and computer problems during that time)]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>An update (of sorts)</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2007://1.747</id>
   
   <published>2007-01-31T12:49:50Z</published>
   <updated>2007-01-31T12:51:16Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Well, sort of an update. A part of a new piece of artwork has been published as this month&apos;s banner for the Final Fantasy VII Citadel. It features Aerith Gainsborough. The full piece is on its way too, but I...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
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      <![CDATA[Well, sort of an update.

A <em>part</em> of a new piece of artwork has been published as this month's banner for the <a href=http://www.ff7citadel.com>Final Fantasy VII Citadel</a>.  It features Aerith Gainsborough.

The full piece is on its way too, but I won't publish it till I am happier with it. :)  It has more.. .flowers. :)]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Comment Spam / Lack of Updates</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2007://1.746</id>
   
   <published>2007-01-18T05:45:35Z</published>
   <updated>2007-01-18T05:49:49Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Hello everyone, and (belated) Happy New Year! Just a quick note to... well.. apologise for the lack of activity here. The Christmas and New Year period has been busy, and so has things like work, so I haven&apos;t had much...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
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      Hello everyone, and (belated) Happy New Year!

Just a quick note to... well.. apologise for the lack of activity here.  The Christmas and New Year period has been busy, and so has things like work, so I haven&apos;t had much time for outside interests.

There will be an update to this site around February.

After that however, I am not sure.  A new website project is in the works, which I hope to replace this current website with.  I will let you know more about this as things go, but it will not be a MovableType based system -- I am learning PHP and will create everything from scratch.

I&apos;d also like to thank everyone who has written such nice comments on my blog, and apologise that it takes a while publishing them -- recently the blog has been hit very hard by some comment spammers selling &quot;medicine&quot; (har har) and &quot;entertainment&quot; (he he).  I have now sorted a lot of these out and deleted them, so your comments are all published.

I hope that my new system (when it is done) will help with this problem and your comments won&apos;t have to wait so long to be filtered out from the crap.

Again, thanks for your patience and lovely comments, and hope you all have had a great New Year&apos;s! :)
      
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<entry>
   <title>Art Thief</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2006://1.742</id>
   
   <published>2006-10-29T23:49:40Z</published>
   <updated>2006-10-30T06:36:18Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Just a warning to y&apos;all, there has currently been somebody posting on the internet claiming to have drawn some of my artwork. I was alerted to this thread at Flyff earlier, where an unknown person has claimed three of my...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
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      <![CDATA[Just a warning to y'all, there has currently been somebody posting on the internet claiming to have drawn some of my artwork.

I was alerted to <a href=http://flyff.gpotato.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=134011>this thread at Flyff</a> earlier, where an unknown person has claimed three of my pieces of artwork as their own.

For the record, due to hotlinking I am fairly unlikely to post much artwork to forums outside of a select few.  The only two domains besides chibitaryn.net to be allowed are acmlm.org and ff7citadel.com.  So pretty much... if it's somewhere else, question it. :)

Thanks again to <a href=http://jaq.deviantart.com/>Jaq</a> for pointing this one out.

<b>UPDATE:</b>  The thief has implied that *I* am the one that is an art thief.  I am highly offended, and disgusted at this.  I have posted an angry rant.  I can prove that I drew/painted said pieces, but they can't.]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Golden</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2006://1.732</id>
   
   <published>2006-06-23T12:49:24Z</published>
   <updated>2006-06-23T12:50:58Z</updated>
   
   <summary> An experiment with color, and playing about with sky. I felt like working with lots of golden shades... Not exactly a highly &quot;polished&apos; piece of artwork. I like its roughness though....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
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      <![CDATA[<center><a href="http://chibitaryn.net/images/shinyshiny.jpg"><img alt="shinyshiny.jpg" src="http://chibitaryn.net/images/shinyshiny-thumb.jpg" width="300" height="226" /></a></center>

An experiment with color, and playing about with sky.

I felt like working with lots of golden shades... 

Not exactly a highly "polished' piece of artwork.  I like its roughness though.
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<entry>
   <title>Catharsis</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2006://1.730</id>
   
   <published>2006-05-23T10:47:47Z</published>
   <updated>2006-05-23T10:54:24Z</updated>
   
   <summary> Catharsis: 1 a) purification or purgation of the emotions (as pity and fear) primarily through art 1 b) a purification or purgation that brings about spiritual renewal or release from tension 2 elimination of a complex by bringing it...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
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<b><u>Catharsis:</u></b> <b>1 a)</b> purification or purgation of the emotions (as pity and fear) primarily through art
<b>1 b)</b> a purification or purgation that brings about spiritual renewal or release from tension
<b>2 </b>elimination of a complex by bringing it to consciousness and affording it expression

I have been having some difficult times again.  Most the time I try to stay cheerful, but it is difficult sometimes.  This picture allowed me to express some of the feelings I hide, and otherwise do not allow myself to feel. 

I feel much better for having "afforded it expression".

... that and the shopping spree at IKEA helped a bit :D]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Red Wine Grapes</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2006://1.73</id>
   
   <published>2006-03-03T10:06:32Z</published>
   <updated>2006-03-26T23:00:06Z</updated>
   
   <summary> Red Wine grapes on the vine at the Skillogalee Winery in the Clare Valley (near Sevenhill). The grapes are a Cabernet Sauvignon. Available also in 1024 x 768....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
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      <![CDATA[<center><a href="http://chibitaryn.net/images/skillogaleegrapes_widescree.jpg"><img alt="Red Wine Grapes" src="http://chibitaryn.net/images/skillogaleegrapes_widesc_s.jpg"/></a></center>

Red Wine grapes on the vine at the Skillogalee Winery in the Clare Valley (near Sevenhill).  The grapes are a Cabernet Sauvignon.

Available also in <a href="http://chibitaryn.net/images/skillogaleegrapes_1024.jpg">1024 x 768</a>.]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Bee</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2006://1.72</id>
   
   <published>2006-03-03T10:02:41Z</published>
   <updated>2006-03-26T23:00:05Z</updated>
   
   <summary> A bee collecting nectar from a flower. Taken at the Skillogalee Winery in the Clare Valley, near Sevenhill....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
   </author>
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      <![CDATA[<center><a href="http://chibitaryn.net/images/skillogaleebee_1024.jpg"><img alt="aerisballpoint.jpg" src="http://chibitaryn.net/images/skillogaleebee_1024_s.jpg"/></a></center>

A bee collecting nectar from a flower.  Taken at the Skillogalee Winery in the Clare Valley, near Sevenhill.]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Aeris in Ballpoint</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2005://1.71</id>
   
   <published>2005-12-12T11:49:13Z</published>
   <updated>2006-03-26T23:00:05Z</updated>
   
   <summary> Aeris picture. Sketched in openCanvas, but I wanted to do the shading in ballpoint, so I printed the sketch and did all the shading with a black ballpoint pen at work. I love ballpoint pen. Detail Picture Here...</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
   </author>
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Aeris picture.  Sketched in openCanvas, but I wanted to do the shading in ballpoint, so I printed the sketch and did all the shading with a black ballpoint pen at work.

I love ballpoint pen.

<a href=http://chibitaryn.net/images/aerisballpoint_detail.jpg>Detail Picture Here</a>]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Chibi Ben Folds</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2005://1.70</id>
   
   <published>2005-11-27T04:48:07Z</published>
   <updated>2006-03-26T23:00:05Z</updated>
   
   <summary> My favorite musician :) I wanted to draw something all cute and chibi... so here&apos;s a chibi Ben Folds with his little piano :D Drawn in openCanvas (Windows) resized in Adobe Photoshop CS (Mac)....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
   </author>
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      <![CDATA[<center><a href="http://chibitaryn.net/images/benfolds2.jpg"><img alt="benfolds2.jpg" src="http://chibitaryn.net/images/benfolds2-thumb.jpg" width="300" height="302" /></a></center>

My favorite musician :)  I wanted to draw something all cute and chibi...  so here's a chibi Ben Folds with his little piano :D

Drawn in openCanvas (Windows) resized in Adobe Photoshop CS (Mac).]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Heart dangling from String</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2005://1.69</id>
   
   <published>2005-11-21T10:41:52Z</published>
   <updated>2006-03-26T23:00:05Z</updated>
   
   <summary> I wanted to work with bold lines and simple colors :) Drawn in openCanvas....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
   </author>
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      <![CDATA[<center><a href="http://chibitaryn.net/images/chibi-heart-string.jpg"><img alt="chibi-heart-string.jpg" src="http://chibitaryn.net/images/chibi-heart-string-thumb.jpg" width="300" height="506" /></a></center>

I wanted to work with bold lines and simple colors :)

Drawn in openCanvas.]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Rikku -- FFX-2</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2005://1.68</id>
   
   <published>2005-09-25T01:29:59Z</published>
   <updated>2006-03-26T23:00:05Z</updated>
   
   <summary> I wasn&apos;t a big fan of FFX-2, but... I drew this anyways. It&apos;s Rikku from Final Fantasy X-2. This is a fairly rough linework and color job, in openCanvas....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
   </author>
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      <![CDATA[<center><a href="http://chibitaryn.net/images/rikku_sept2005.jpg"><img alt="rikku_sept2005.jpg" src="http://chibitaryn.net/images/rikku_sept2005-thumb.jpg" width="300" height="494" /></a></center>

I wasn't a big fan of FFX-2, but... I drew this anyways.  It's Rikku from <em>Final Fantasy X-2</em>.  This is a fairly rough linework and color job, in openCanvas.]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Haruko and Naota Wallpaper</title>
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   <id>tag:chibitaryn.net,2005://1.67</id>
   
   <published>2005-09-10T15:24:46Z</published>
   <updated>2006-12-19T12:34:46Z</updated>
   
   <summary> 1600x1200 Widescreen 1680 x 1050 A wallpaper based on my Haruko with Rickenbacker Bass fanart. Available in Widescreen and 1600x1200 versions, click the appropriate thumbnail to full view....</summary>
   <author>
      <name>Taryn</name>
      <uri>http://chibitaryn.net</uri>
   </author>
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      <![CDATA[<center><a href="http://chibitaryn.net/images/haruko_1600.jpg"><img alt="haruko_1600.jpg" src="http://chibitaryn.net/images/haruko_1600-thumb.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a>
<br>1600x1200</center>


<center><a href="http://chibitaryn.net/images/haruko_widescreen.jpg"><img alt="haruko_widescreen.jpg" src="http://chibitaryn.net/images/haruko_widescreen-thumb.jpg" width="300" height="187" /></a>
<br>Widescreen 1680 x 1050</center>

A wallpaper based on my <a href="http://chibitaryn.net/2005/09/haruko_with_rickenbacker_bass.html">Haruko with Rickenbacker Bass</a> fanart.

Available in Widescreen and 1600x1200 versions, click the appropriate thumbnail to full view.]]>
      
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