User:Neildown

Neildown in real life
I am a fully fledged Catholic Homeschooler, 14 years old, living in MI. I'm firm in my beliefs and will be studying Apologetics in my senior year too. Currently I am a freshman [I may have told some of you I'm sophomore accidentally, but I'm a freshman doing sophomore-level religion].

But yeah, my first Redwall book was Lord Brocktree, I decided to read it after a friend told me about the series and I was sick with nothing else to read at the time. I liked it alot more than I initially thought I would and have been reading them for... A few years now, I think. I still haven't read Eulalia! or Bellmaker yet.

I am slowly losing my interest in Redwall, as there are so many other books out there. I will read a Redwall book only once in awhile, just for the novelty, but perhaps if I read the few I haven't already, I may regain my interest. Either way though, I still remain a fan of Brian Jacques and I don't plan on leaving this site anytime soon.

My E-mail is: Neil.down@hotmail.com. Don't spam me.

Up to date info

Am building a suit of armor. Currently the breast plate and shin guards are mostly finished. Still working on the helmet [which is more a protective face mask actually :P]. It will be built to withstand some decent hits from wooden weapons.

I am a member of Kongregate, a gaming site. I'm not on very often but when I am, I'm always on the "Rabbit Rave" chatbox.

Still doing schoolwork. Still the season of Lent. Still available for a few more art commissions, but they will take awhile until school is over.

My favorite books in Redwall Series

 * 1 The Legend of Luke
 * 2 Pearls of Lutra
 * 3 Redwall
 * 4 Lord Brocktree

I don't have an actual collection of Redwall books, nor will I, but I plan on buying Bellmaker if my library doesn't get it back soon.

At the moment I have Lord Brocktree and Rakkety Tam.

My favorite character of the series has to be Brocktree or Bragoon.

Brocktree's personality best resembles my own. Silent type, kind of a loner, enjoys company but not incessant singing, not too just but not too merciful, a born warrior, and a serious sword fighter.

Other Favorite Characters

 * Brogollaw
 * Saro
 * Russo
 * Grubbage
 * Tammode Formello

Other Favorite Books

 * Silverwing Trilogy [ 2nd only to Redwall in my opinion. Ok, maybe it's a little better than Redwall.]
 * Airborn
 * Skybreaker [Sequel to Airborn.]
 * Starclimber [Sequel to Skybreaker.]
 * WWII various books
 * Black Hawk Down
 * Gregor the Overlander
 * Hunger Games
 * Inkheart

Favorite Activities

 * Hanging out with friends
 * Airsoft wars with friends
 * Lazer tag! [My current high score is 18 and 17 kills which were made in two consecutive 90 min games.]
 * Practicing with medieval weapons [staves & swords and the occasional mallet or hatchet that my friend has]
 * Redwall wikia!
 * Swimming
 * Computer
 * Campfires
 * Sleepovers
 * Video games [particularly 1st-person shooters and Ratchet & Clank games.]
 * Reading [of course.]
 * Running
 * Bike riding
 * Balderdash [I love that game :P]
 * Artistry
 * Pondering
 * Listening to music while I ponder or draw.

Music Favorites
My music taste is varied. I like most anything that has a good beat and isn't Country, Rap, or Jazz. There are several exceptions to this though.

Bands/singers


 * Linkin Park
 * Flyleaf
 * Switchfoot
 * Evanescence
 * Adema
 * Fireflight
 * Kutless
 * Skillet
 * Wierd Al
 * Billy Joel
 * Citizen King
 * OMC

Random #1 favorite songs.

I thought I'd narrow this down a bit, as I've so many favorites.


 * Spaceman - The Killers
 * Hero - Kutless
 * Brand new Day - Fireflight
 * Hey Man, Nice Shot - Unknown artist
 * Vanilla Twilight - Owl City
 * Salt bag Spill - Citizen King

Favorite People
[I got this from Zoso. Hope you don't mind.]


 * Adam Savage
 * Jamie Hyneman
 * Glenn Beck
 * Father Corapi
 * General Patton
 * Will Ferrel
 * Ben Stiller
 * Morgan - character from Chuck
 * Casey - character from Chuck

Dislikes
[Right off the bat] JOE BIDEN and NANCY PELOSI. [morons]

Big government.

Nazism, Socialism, Fascism, Communism, Progressivism.

FDR, Stalin, Hitler, Carl Marx, Fr. Coughlin.

Lady Gaga, Hanna Montana, Justin Bieber [WHO THE HECK IS HE??? O.o]

Favorite Quotes
"So every son of a on this whole cruddy island can see it!" - Soldier on his way up Mount Suribachi with the American flag.

Polls
When you read a Redwall book, how do you imagine the characters to look? Realistic / Real life ....Like the illustrations [duh] Semi-realistic [minorly anthro] Cartoonish [Like Redwall TV series] Other?

What's your favorite weapon? Broadsword Short sword Rapier Scimitar Saber Staff Spear Sling Javelin Trident Axe Poleaxe Mallet Hammer Halberd Bow Dagger Noose "Sambag" Sickle Unarmed

Friends
If you are my friend or want to be my friend, put your signature under here!

--skipper falloon wassup matey 21:55, 19 August 2009 (UTC)

--I'm Elmtail, nice chatin' with ya!  Communicate with me 02:30, 23 July 2009 (UTC)

Umm, duh! We met like right after you joined! :) Arrowtail Leave a message after you click! 17:06, December 2, 2009 (UTC)

--Thurrn the Ranger Mossflowerrrrrr!

--John-E A fight with me is your last

ShieldmaidenI live by honor and die like a warrior 19:21, September 15, 2009 (UTC)

~Poison Ivy  Whatcha talkin' 'bout?

--Bluestripe the Wild For Salamandastron! 17:08, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

[User:Bluestripethewild|Bluestripethewild ]] 01:47, 23 July 2009 (UTC)

Umrag the Destroyer 14:41, 29 July 2009 (UTC)Umrag the Destroyer

Martin the Loony Am being… Mysterious…  01:13, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

~Fiona Fox  Talk!  22:44, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

Silva the Squirrelmaiden  <font color="#da70d6" size="2">Talk to the Queen of Randomness! 21:19, 7 August 2009 (UTC)

--<font color="#0000ff">iFren <font color="#c0c0c0" size="2">Can you show me how to fly? 10:35, 23 August 2009 (UTC)

--<font color="#008000" style="background:Black"> The Hunted One <font color="#008000" style="background:black">Turn not against me! 22:12, 19 August 2009 (UTC)

--<font color="#40e0d0">Pinedance Coneslinger <font color="#008000" size="2">Want to chat? 18:46, 24 August 2009 (UTC)

<font color="#008000">Wild Doogy Plumm  <font color="#00ff00" style="background:navy">Haway Braaaaaw!

Skarlath

--Zoso159 12:39, November 18, 2009 (UTC) Fur and Freedom!!!

You sign mine, I sign yours-<font color="#ff0000">Segalia 06:14, 25 August 2009 (UTC)

sings* I can be your friend (dadada) I can be your friend*... I'm just wondering why I haven't done this sooner. 0.o Chris without a Signature :D

Skywindredkyte

Course I'm your friend matey : D Brockfang - Eeeee aye eeeeee 17:21, October 29, 2009 (UTC)

--<font color="#daa520" style="background:Green">Penglens <font color="#008000" style="background:Goldenrod">Who needs logic? 22:17, November 11, 2009 (UTC)

Hi buddy boy! (oops! I mean, friend he he!)--<font color="Blue ">Dewface  <font color="Red" size="3">LOL :D 00:06, December 23, 2009 (UTC)

hello, hello, hello! -- Laurel Haremaid <font color="fuchsia" size="2">Come and talk with the hare, wot! 01:32, December 24, 2009 (UTC)

Don't forget me! I'll be yer matey!-- Rorc <font color="blue" size="1">Why do people have to be so serious?  01:34, January 7, 2010 (UTC)

Hey, hows it going.--Orlando the axe 02:33, January 7, 2010 (UTC)

I'll be your friend 'cause I'm Catholic to!--<font color="Blue ">Maudie Thropple <font color="Fuchsia" size="2">Who stole me flippin salad?! 18:26, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for the help!<font color="Green ">Kanas the Otter Warrior <font color="Brown" size="2">Talk! 20:07, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

I'll be your friend! You were one of the first peeps to welcome me when I joined. *huggle* :) <font color="Goldenrod ">Fainnen  <font color="red" size="2">Hares, sabres, and scoff, oh my! 20:11, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

<font color="aquamarine" style="background:Maroon">Windflin Wildbrush <font color="maroon" style="background:Aquamarine"> Evil foxmaid on the loose! 00:42, January 30, 2010 (UTC)

Hello!-- Spangle Blackendwoire  <font color="goldenrod" size="2">Talk! 17:54, February 2, 2010 (UTC)

If'n yore my mate then I'll be yours too! <font color="Red">Laria Wavedeep <font color="Purple" size="2">Wavedeeeeeeeeeep!

You want to be matesss? Sssure thing! <font color="Green">Mesmerizer the Viper <font color="Green" size="2">Hisssss!

Thanks for the welcome, I'll gladly be your friend! (Sam Shellhound)

--*happy grin* <font color="black" style="background:Silver">Hollyfire the Warrior <font color="silver" style="background:Black">Eulaliaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!  14:56, March 28, 2010 (UTC)

Hey lorgo galedeep here I'll be glad to communicate with you check your e-mailLorgo galedeep 16:27, March 4, 2010 (UTC)

Hey Neil! GO MYTHBUSTERS!! --Brockkers the Fearless 23:24, March 22, 2010 (UTC)

Hi. I will be yore friend if you don't stab me in the back.--Snowpaw the Wild--I am a Warriiiiiioooooooorrrrrrrrrr! 02:40, April 11, 2010 (UTC)

Moi aussi, mon ami. - d2r 18:12, April 15, 2010 (UTC)

Let's be friends! I'm Catholic too Peony Laminar 02:24, April 21, 2010 (UTC)

sure we'll be friends.Nightpaw Streamspliter 18:40, April 26, 2010 (UTC)

Kenina the Fox 18:22, May 8, 2010 (UTC)

Art and styles
I have been experimenting with a lot of different art materials and styles and am in question as to what is liked best. I will have a picture of Martin The Warrior in several styles on here and I would appreciate some feedback whether on the polls or as comments when they are posted. The first and second are finished! Still got some more to do, but they will take time.

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Here is a link to all [most of] my artwork = Click Here!

 FREE ART COMMISSIONS 

This all about the rules of my artwork. Please read on if you are interested in getting a picture!

[Some of this stuff is covered in the Manual of Style, but just as a reminder] -
 * 1: I must say that I do not do animals with hair. When I draw an animal character it stays looking the way it should naturally.
 * 2: My pictures stay a little below PG-13. No decapitated, shredded, mauled, or limb-lost characters. Absolutely no profane or suggestive themes. I will do pics with a little blood or gore, but lets not get carried away.
 * 3: PLEASE, don't request a picture that involves someone skipping through daisies or some other thing of the like. As a 14-year-old male, this is not a drawing option.
 * 4: I am still not an expert artist. It will be quite some time until I can draw any animal near perfectly, but I am well-off at drawing otters, mice, rats, and ferrets. Most of the other Redwall animals I can do relatively well, but I have yet to try out moles, shrews, or hedgehogs.

If you want a picture to look more specifically to your liking, please choose some of these when asking for a commission.

Level of detail


 * Sketch - A simple drawing. Much like a rough draft of the character.


 * Outline - Another simple drawing style. The character has more of a form, and the lines are cleaner. Outer lines are more prominent. Not much detail or shading.


 * Detailed - A bit more complex. Includes..., well, more detail. Outer lines are not as prominent.


 * Highly detailed - These are painstakingly put together to ensure optimum quality and best results. These take a very long time though, usually months when I'm busy. [[image:Badger2.JPG|thumb|Example of "to the utmost reaches of my capabilities".]]

Style


 * Minor anthro


 * Realistic

Materials used

You may also specify what the picture is drawn with. Combinations are fine, but everything effects how long the picture will take to finish.


 * Pencil


 * Pen


 * Charcoal [still experimenting a little on this one]


 * Water color [this will take much more than a week most of the time]


 * Acrylic paint [this may take months. I am hardly experienced with it. It may be best to wait for this until school is out so I have the time to adjust and practice]


 * Colored pencil [this, and the following element are very soft in color]


 * Pastel

So, now that you've read everything over, all you have to do is leave your request on my talkpage! See you around! --<font color="red" style="background:Silver">Neildown <font color="Silver" style="background:red"> Semper fi, soldier. 18:29, March 10, 2010 (UTC)

Comission list
I'm not busy with too much art stuff at this time. More requests!


 * [Piper]


 * Wiki friends: 3 done


 * Ejaxk the Abyss [still waiting on this]

Art from friends
"Thank you" to the users who have taken the time to do these for me!









Favorite Illustrations






Character Names
'''Some names by me. Don't plagiarize. Not the original ones at least.'''

Maurlock [Completely original. Sounds similar to MERLOCK, but I made this up before I met her.]

Rocham [shortened from the name "Rochambeau", from dictionary.]

Arla [don't remember where I got this one...]

Holt [Original]

Severa [Original]

Keeffe [from dictionary]

Malion [from dictionary]

Reed [from dictionary]

Amera [Original]

Heaiphus [Original]

I do think of many names while looking through my dictionary :P

Neildown Character description
I already have a brief description of my "user character" at the top, but if by chance anyone wants to try their hand at drawing him/me, here is a more detailed description:


 * First of all, he's an otter.
 * 14/15 years old.
 * Eyes are hazel/gray and slightly transparent.
 * Relatively tall for his age.
 * Expression is usually slightly sullen, not sad, but sullen.
 * Wears an olive-drab jacket and khaki pants. [Alternatives include a dark-gray robe or cloak with hood, or a blood-red tunic with khaki pants. (I don't really think a tunic suits me, but it's your choice.)]
 * Weapons are: A long-handled short sword, quarterstaff, scybaton, 3 daggers [throwing or non], knuckle buckles, glaive or guan-dao [look these up on wikia if you don't know what they are]. I don't care if any are discluded.
 * Other accessories: buckler shield, light helmet, and forearm braces.
 * Stance: Preferably sitting and pondering or fighting some sort of vermin, but I'm open to most anything [Just as long as he's not skipping through a field of flowers.]

That's all there is too see! --<font color="red" style="background:Silver">Neildown - We do it automagically <font color="Silver" style="background:Maroon"> Semper fi 01:34, April 6, 2010 (UTC)