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Last summer I was contacted by someone who wished to take part in my ever popular (not really), but rarely seen Snack Swap! Just to bring others up to speed, Snack Swap is an idea I had some time ago where I will swap Canadian candy and snacks with those around the globe. It started when I moved to Montreal and found that some of the treats you could get were different then in my home province. Not really thinking that snacks would be different so close to home, I got wondering what junk food is like in other places. What kinds of chip flavors to others get and so forth. So far I’ve done only a few of these and they’ve been from different parts of the U.S. so to get one from Mexico was quite a treat. I also must put forth a huge apology to the trader for not putting a post up about this when the exchange took place. It was an EPIC trade and they deserve full props for what they sent. So without any more delays… lets’ get to it.

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So I’ve come down with the flu. Ugh… Had to call in and miss a day of work too. I guess I’ll try to relax with some hot chocolate and try and kick this thing.

The owner of this requested drawing was cool enough to give the thumbs up posting it around. So I thought… why not. I’ve never drawn Merida before so I it was a good challenge (holy crap, hair). The supporter really liked it and to be honest… yeah… I do too. Just some of the crazy things that happen over at the Patreon. ^_^

Sometimes when you’re in the middle of a current drawing you get ideas for ones down the road. It can be exciting when they all come in a rush but you have to stay focused and finish the piece you’re currently on. I did these up this morning before work and thought others might want to see them too. Back to request drawings and more Fawn and Tink over at the Patreon. ^_^

March’s Patreon supported pic is done and up! We’re running a theme as the supporters would like to see a series of pictures of the newly designed Fawn from The Legend of the Neverbeast. I honestly don’t mind at all. If you’re interested in seeing the progress and giving feedback then maybe my Patreon is for you.

Since last month I was able to pick up a copy of Tinkerbell – The Legend of the Neverbeast and I can say I think it’s the best of the series. I’m not shy to say that I cried at the end as did my whole family. It’s very well done and features Fawn pretty much for the whole movie with Tink and the others only being in the film when needed. Which I thought was great. They took a risk and expanded one of the lesser used fairies and really made her shine and filled out her character. Now, from what I know, this is the last Tinkerbell movie that Disney is going to produce. I hope this is only a rumor as I really feel they’ve hit their stride with this one. Only time will tell I suppose.