fire-and-blood

So, I've never really done much with photo manipulation, though I always wanted to try my hand at it.  I just didn't know where to get started with it.  I'm self taught on almost everything that I do and I do not have a tablet, so in some cases it makes it harder or more awkward to do things that others might do.  I AM having fun with it though.  I plan to do more and I'm hoping that soon I'll be able to add more and more in instead of just small modifications with color, etc. For those of you who take a look, watch, etc, thank you!  It's much appreciated!

Okay, so I know this is going to make me sound like a COMPLETE idiot, but...What are Llama badges for?! I've had three people give me Llamas (Thank you thank you thank you!), but I have no idea why you get them, how, or what they are even for, if anything.  I've tried looking EVERYWHERE for information on Llama badges, but not even the help and/or FAQ of the Deviantart site has anything posted, and the page itself is less than helpful. So anyone?  Have pity on a poor, clueless blond and inform me of what the dealio is?  Much thanks!

Alright, so some of you have noticed that my shitty comic totally didn't pan out; I got bored, ran out of material, and stopped. Really, my attention flits from here to there.  Artistically, I consider myself a Jack of all Trades.  I know how to do a little of everything.  I love photography, though I'm amateur at best, I love drawing (er...you've seen how THAT pans out...), but for the most part I write.  I don't post things that I write because...like the rest of the many things I start, I have trouble finishing. My gallery is a mix and match of things, some things I find absolutely terrible, other things I find passably decent.  When it