Resident Evil Musicals

Name:       Leggy
Age:          23
D.O.B.: 2/14/86
Location:   Raccoon City, PA.
Gender:     Female
 
 My Artwork History:

   I've been drawing my entire life; since I was old enough to hold a pencil. I mostly drew with paper and pencil for the majority of my drawing career. I loved to draw animals, particularly lions as seen in Disney's: The Lion King, but also a variety of other things. As I grew older, I began taking an interest in drawing people, both cartoons and realistically. In 8th grade, I was introduced to Anime, serious gaming, and a whole new world of ideas in general. This was also around the time I first played and loved Resident Evil 2. (I played RE2 before RE1). I began to experiment with the Anime style of art, being inspired by shows such as Cowboy Bebop and Trigun, and games like Suikoden, Final Fantasy and of course Resident Evil.

   After discovering a whole new world of art, I began to branch away from simple pencil and paper sketches. I started to ink my drawings; outlining them in thick black, and proceeding to color them in with colored pencil. Sometimes colored pencil coloring was hard though; the pictures and drawings I'd see in Anime and Games looked so much crisper and full. Around this time, I had also began to make more use of computers and the internet, looking up the art of what I was a fan for. I realized that some of the most beautiful artwork was done either by painting... or a program called Photoshop. Not being a strong painter, and not owning Photoshop, I searched my computer for anything that might help. All I could find was Microsoft Paint, and Picture It! 7.0.

   I made use of my tools though. MS Paint was entertaining enough, and the tools it provided were fun to use, as well as learn how to manipulate them and make an all-new style of artwork. Picture It! was like a very basic Photoshop which I used to color in scanned hand-drawings. Meanwhile at school, I was lucky enough to enroll in a class that taught Photoshop and Illustrator, so I got some basic lessons there early on. But also, on the downside of school, my regular non-computer art classes discouraged my love of cartooning. I was actually a very poor student in the regular art classes, since I never gave in to drawing what I found was boring.

   After High School, I proceeded to also take a few Art classes in college, but they were very small, minor classes as it was not specifically an Art School. I took classes in figure drawing, graphic design, illustration, and Photoshop/Illustrator. Disappointing enough, even in some of those classes I was discouraged against using my Anime and Cartoon style, but I still pressed on and vowed to draw what I loved, in a style I loved. I wasn't looking for change, I was looking to better myself in what I actually wanted to do. And I still do to this day.

   Currently, my biggest inspirations in art style are to this day from Suikoden. It's a beautifully done style both in portraits and animation. As for cartooning, I was inspired from basic 'Chibi' style Anime. Big heads, hands and feet on small bodies. I like simplicity though, so in time, I managed to form my own unique style. I'm told it looks like a mix of basic Chibi style and the old-time comic, Peanuts (Charlie Brown). Among my Anime and Cartoon styles, I am always willing to try many others, ranging from realistic portraits, pop-art, graphic design, and anything in between. While I don't like to be forced to do something I dislike... I'm always open to try something new of my own will.

   And for my future; I currently have in the works a plan of going to a Finnish Art School to further my Art Studies. I'm in Finland, and I have been accepted to the school and things are in motion, but as of now, getting the Finnish Residency Permit is causing a few bumps in the road. One of the main problems being financial. While I am getting assistance from my immediate family, it may not be enough. I have Art Commissions as well as a PayPal Donation Center set up. Art Commission information is located HERE. How-To's and explanations and even a video for the Donation side of things are located HERE.

You can view some of my artwork HERE

 
 
  My Animation Progression:

   Contrary to my basic drawing, I've only been animating since a few months after joining Youtube. I got my idea for using MS Paint and Windows Movie Maker (WMM) from the simple concept of flip-books. My very first animation was an original idea called "Iw!" which was a very basic cartoon about two stick figures 'killing' one another in various comical ways (not posted). I also made a few other simplistic stick-figure cartoons with various plots, based off of a hand-drawn comic I had made. The stick-figure idea carried on into my first Youtube posted videos- True Rune Squad.

   The same basic flip-book, or 'slide-show' concept carried on into the Resident Evil Musicals. The idea for RE Musicals itself was simply boredom before a college class, doodled into a notebook (original sketches HERE). As you can see, it was originally called: Umbrella! The Musical. But probably due to the fact that I've always liked and favored the 'hero' characters more so then the bad guys, I made the title more broad. The first three musicals were simple, short, and based more on actual Broadway shows rather then just music videos. The same animation style was held even in RE Numa, but in a twist of fate, it became a big hit much to my surprise.

   From there, I've only tried to improve on my animation. More frames, more details, sometimes shading, and of course, the over-all plot and music behind it. RE Numa though, and seemingly any Numa-related video of mine seems to be more popular then most of my other videos. I think I'm pretty much done with RE Numa though; no more remakes, or using that song unless maybe fore credits. While I try and better myself, I always just try to have fun with it. Even if it's simple or sloppy looking, having fun and loving what I do is one of the more important parts.

   My animations can be seen via my Youtube Account

   Myself in General:

   Well, the most I'll ever talk about online is my Youtube-related life. I don't really talk about many personal life experiences unless it's something like my art, interests, or basic facts.

   I've had a Youtube account since August 08, 2006, but I only began to upload after a few months in. I created the account while I was staying in Finland with 'Jack', at the time was my boyfriend, now, my husband. We created it simply to comment, rate, and favorite some funny videos we liked. After I had to return home, I decided to use the account to upload videos of my own, starting with True Rune Squad. Similar to today, it was simply for fun. But also back then, I had other reasons. I was simply looking for a way to possibly connect with other fans of games I liked. Since I had started college, and made a trip back and forth from Finland, I wasn't in very much contact with my friends, who had their own busy college lives. Even if I was able to see them though, none of them really had the same deep passion for games like I did, and thus never really had anyone to discuss with. I figured using Youtube to upload my ideas of things I liked would connect me to some people to have as chatting buddies. Making videos also helped eased my depression of being apart from Jack.  

   Jack isn't even his real name, but like me, he uses it as an online alias. He has since created his own Youtube account and helps Admin my Stream and supports me. his account is JackPecker911. Our relationship though has nothing to do with Youtube. We've known each other since 2004, were friends for a year, then became and have been a couple up to this day. He is Finnish and I am American, we have both traveled back and forth between countries numerous times to visit each other and our families. In late October of '08 while in Finland together, he proposed and we are now married. I am currently living with him in Finland.

   My best friend is Audrey, but as of now she's more commonly known as mjfan84 on the web. We met a few month in after I had joined Youtube, before things had started getting chaotic for me. I was generally unknown save for 20 or so users. She emailed me, complimenting my videos and spiking discussion about Resident Evil. I watched her videos as well, and thought they were hilarious (and still are XD). She was the first person I formally invited to Teh Stream as well as my first Admin after time. At first yes, it was a simple YT/online buddy friendship. But after a while, I personally asked her to join me on MSN since I had come to really like her! The story from there tells itself; we turned out to have a lot more in common then we even imagined, and since then have become not online buddies, but real-life friends. Best friends! We talk every day, web cam, and talk on the phone. We're as close as sisters, and anyone who says otherwise can STFU.

   As for Youtube and my time there, things started out slow. Many believe that it was suddenly 'poof' one million views, but it wasn't that way at all. It was a very steady and gradual rise, and still sometimes catches me off guard to this day. I'm not quite sure how things came to be this way, but while at times it can be somewhat bothersome, I don't regret it. It's any artists dream to be 'discovered' and have others enjoy and appreciate their work, so I'm very grateful for the support people give me. The most I can do in return is keep making videos for them, so long as I can find the inspiration and time.

   As for how I run things on Youtube and my personality in general... Well I'd probably be biased in my opinion but I may as well try! Basically, I don't really take certain bullshit. Not that I react to it anymore, that's just the thing though. Nowadays, I simply just ignore petty things like haters, asskissers, emoers, etc. And even in big situations such as a persistent hater, or someone spreading around bad things about me, I don't drag that into public anymore intentionally. But if someone tries that on my, or another Stream for example and others are there to watch, since it's to the persons face, I will not hesitate to say what I want to say. Many people try to start arguments or issues with me simply to make me look like a bad and belligerent person. Many have gotten away with it too, but I've learned to not let something like that bother me. What goes around comes around, and those who act certain ways will get what they deserve someday. So there's really nothing to worry about. I mostly just like to have nice, normal discussions and of course, have some fun and get a good laugh out of things.

   Basically... I just like to be treated like a normal person, cause that's all I am. Some people assume I think I'm 'the best', or assume that the only reason I sometimes have such strong opinions and voice them is because I 'can' (because I have the so-called "power"). When really, notoriety or not, I would still voice my opinions and act the way I do now. It's not about being a top dog or something like that. I just be myself, but many people who are.... I don't know, bitter? Jealous? Just don't like me? They like to use my notoriety as an excuse to call me a bitch. But I know whenever someone tries to pull that card, it's only because they have no other arguments left. If you ask anyone who really knows me; my close friends; they will tell you I haven't changed, nor let anything get to my head. I can't control what a public does. I don't act... I RE-act. XD

   Truth is, I'm not really looking for any more 'friends'. At this point in time, I've tried befriending those who I either admired, or who admired me, and it usually goes sour not long after. Sadly, I can't really trust people anymore, well, on a certain level. But I still always enjoy a good laugh and/or conversation. That, you can always look forward to from me.

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  You can learn a little more about me, as well as my friends on my 'Teh Stream' Website!

Silent Hill

   The Silent Hill series. I'd have to say it's one of my favorite series, second only to Resident Evil. I have all of the main platform games, Origins through Homecoming. It's very hard to pick a favorite Silent Hill. They were all terrifying in their own way. I'd have to say SH1 was scariest for experience, since it was the first one I ever played all the way through. SH2 had the scariest monsters hands down, as well as the best twist. SH3 had the most terrifying environments and 'easter eggs'. And SH4 also had very creepy ghosts and hauntings, as well as a very psychotic storyline. Though, SH4 and beyond, it seems the game is starting to lose it's original, creepy imagination and is selling out to the action genre. But, with Silent Hill: Shattered Memories around the corner, let's hope that it goes back to its roots!

Final Fantasy

   Besides horror games, I really enjoy the Final Fantasy series, VIII being my favorite, followed closely by VII. Dirge of Cerberus was fun as a change in pace, although it was kind of repetitive and a little short. X was a very fun game, but X-2 was kind of poopy. From what I've played in IX, it was cool and a lot of fun, but I could only get so far before the game froze on my computer with no way of getting by. XII also looks fun but I've never played it.

Suikoden

   I also love a not-so-known RPG called Suikoden. As I said, it's not widely known, but those who do usually have a cult-like appeal for it. I was obsessed with those games for the longest time. Currently I own 1, 3, 4 and Tactics. Jack owns 5. Suikoden 2 was discontinued and very rare and expensive nowadays. But I have played it before, and I have to say it's probably the best one. It's a shame it was canceled. There are also 2 'fake' favorite Suikodens. I know the storylines, but never actually played. They are SuikoGaiden 1 & 2. They are made in Japan only, and are more like a text adventure game, with beautiful animation.

Guilty Gear X2

   I also love fighting games. I really like Guilty Gear X2, my favorite characters to use are Dizzy, Eddie, Chip and Millia. I used to totally pwn ass with Dizzy, but I haven't played in a while. I could beat every gold character (including hidden) on Maniac Mode except Sol Badguy. His gold form is just freakin ridiculous, he heals like every single second, and kills you in one hit! X_x I also own Guilty Gear Isuka, but I don't like that as much. The controls are funky and they really wimped out Dizzy.

Super Smash Bros.

   My FAVORITE fighting game hands down is Super Smash Bros. The original, Melee and of course Brawl. Unlike Guilty Gear, I don't play SSB to do good, I do it to have a freakin' hilarious time. Trust me, set the % weight so you're as light as you can be, set items to Pokeballs only, on high... You'll have the fuckin' time of your life. My brother and I have come up with so many jokes from that game, and we have all sorts of amazing snapshots from pausing the game. He was ALWAYS Samus and he ALWAYS sucked XD But enough about that... I'll finish with what we used to yell when Porygon2 would hit one of us...... DUCK FUCKED! On a srs bsnss note, I do not give out my Brawl or Wii friend code to strangers.