Haysead Swamps

"Welcome to Haysead Swamps, a dark, dank and dangerous place most ponies steer clear of. Rumors say the place is both haunted and home to monsters of all shapes and sizes, and many a pony has gone missing in the muddy, murky waters. Step carefully... " [This is a story driven comic blog, set in a MLP-FiM grimdark universe. It will containt NSFW material including, but not limited to: gore, rude language, sexual situations and imagery. You are encouraged to send the characters questions, suggestions and helpful hints to guide them along the story as it will be an interactive journey. However, OC appearances will be limited, unless it makes absolute sense to the story. ] [My mother has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and is scheduled for operation and treatment with both radiation and chemotherapy. This has slowed down the comic considerably as I am in a state of constant worry. I live in the Netherlands and my parents are in Denmark. I am currently without a job and cannot afford a plane ticket to visit them. I am planning on opening up commissions soon, hoping to either earn enough for a ticket, or some awesome presents to mail to them! I am also setting up a donation button, in case you might be sitting on a euro or two, to spend on a good cause. Thank you! ]

[sagas-art-doodles]

It’s that magical day where the webcomic Freedom launches! Well, it actually launched 4 hours ago, but I had no way of getting to a computer at that time.  Five pages are currently available, and we update every Wednesday. So go go go and read! And share the link! And drop a comment if you feel like it :D  http://freedom.smackjeeves.com/

[ashling-mod]

Hi Tumblr!

Long time no see, eh? I’m afraid I don’t have a comic update yet. Since my last post about mom’s cancer, my fantastic boyfriend gifted me with a flight ticket to Denmark, so I could be there as she went through surgery. I landed late in the evening the day before the surgery, and mom...

[askashling]

Sandy Shores from over here: http://theamishpirate.tumblr.com/

Trotting along, whistling a happy working song, ready to do some darn cleaning! Get them dust-bunnies Sandy! WHOOP WHOOP!

Super fun to work on, although the initial sketch did take me twice as long, because the pose just wouldn't work with me! I really like the end product, though, and I hope Sandy's owner does too :D

Note: The price was modified to allow for all the extra items. The base price does NOT include props! And still open for commissions :3

[askashling]

The first of hopefully many commissions! Ticket from http://ask-ticketandstarsparkler.tumblr.com/

I LOVE golden hues! She was an absolute dream to work on! So so puuuurdy :3

Commissioners receive larger versions without the faaaaaint name plastered all over their character x3

[askashling]

Commission time!

(Augh that's tiny! Go here for a much larger version! http://sagawolf.deviantart.com/art/Colored-Sketches-409234366 )

I finally put together a list of commissions, so I may earn some dough ^_^  Although I used a pony as example, I am willing to draw anthro, human, monsters, whatever! Just know that the price may be subject to change, depending on the detail of a character, though I don't expect this to be an issue.

All the earnings will go towards a plane ticket from the Netherlands to Denmark, so I may visit my mother who has been diagnosed with cancer. There's a donate button on the blog in case you just feel like being a sweetheart! 

If you wanna snag a commission, note me via this blog! Please note, you MUST pay with PayPal ONLY!

Please, please help spread the word by reblogging! 

[askashling]

Breast Cancer

Hi all, and sorry for yet another none-comic related update :(

As you know my mother was quite recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is scheduled for operation and treatment with both radiation and chemotherapy. This has slowed down the comic considerably as I am in a state of constant worry.

I live in the Netherlands and my parents are in Denmark. I am currently without a job and cannot afford a plane ticket to visit them. I am planning on opening up commissions soon (as mentioned when I send you a feeler for interest), hoping to either earn enough for a ticket, or some awesome presents to mail to them! I’ve also set up a donation button on the blog, in case you might be sitting on a euro or two, to spend on a good cause.

I don’t normally ask for handouts/donations in any way, but I felt the situation calls for me to swallow my pride, and at least have the option.

Thank you all for taking the time to read this, and I promise I will try to get an update on its feet soon! <3

[ashling-mod]

Dear followers.

My mother has just been diagnosed with breast cancer, which comes as a huge shock to the entire family.

Three years ago she had to undergo spinal surgery because a slipping disk was threatening to paralyze her, but after three surgeries she never recovered fully, and now lives in...

[askashling]

Reblogging for more views.

[askashling]

[I think I will continue to post livestream announcements on the comic blog so you all can be bothered by them! Obviously I will delete them after.

Anywho! Streaming some pony sketching, will possibly work on the next update, or simply practice my characters. Come and have fun! http://www.livestream.com/ashlingsswamp 

Gimme 5-10 mins to set up everything :3 ]

[Stream's over! Thank you SO MUCH FOR JOINING ME! I had a BLAST! Go here: ashling-mod.tumblr.com for the sketches :D They are ADORBS! ]

[askashling]

"You see, my little friend, I am researching! My next book will cover the fantastic insect world of the swamp. I must admit I am rather surprised to find you here. I wouldn't think this wet environment appropriate for you. I am sure this inhospitable place will yield many more surprises. Now! Onwards! "

[Remember to follow the new modblog for updates on the comic, sketches and eventually contests where you can win art! www.tumblr.com/blog/ashling-mod

Also, please consider sending some asks :3 I'm running out of them!]

[askashling]

[I'm moving all the blogs I follow to ashling-mod.tumblr.com so I get the updates on my modblog^^ So don't feel down if you get unwatched, I'll be adding you real quick to ashling-mod.tumblr.com! ]

[askashling]

[A reminder: There is now a modblog for the comic, where important updates will happen. http://ashling-mod.tumblr.com/ ]

[askashling]

[Hello you fantastic followers! It's been a little since the last update, and I want to assure you all that the next few ones are in sketch and inking stages. I have family visiting, so it's going a little slow, heh!

On another note I made a Mod-Blog! Dedicated to all these OOC posts, sketches that aren't strictly comic related, and more social chatter with all you guys! You can ask me personal stuff, send me chain letters, suggest changes and whatnot to the comic and much much more! I will be updating any changes on the comic (downtime, illness, vacation and such) and hosting contests from it. So! Hopefully a lot of fun ^_^ 

The link is: http://ashling-mod.tumblr.com/

When time permits (guests are asking me to join them as I write, hehe!) I will clean up the comic blog. So all in all, add the new modblog to you watch list if you want comic update notes, sketches/art and fun!

Love ya all!  <3 ]

[askashling]

"In fact, you little buggers have bitten me five times so far. But you're still among my favorites! "

[A genius mind, perhaps, but not one that seems to take safety to the highest levels. Rare bug? Poisonous? You can be sure Ernest will want to handle it. ]

[mcfluffybutt]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOUISE!

Slightly delayed birthday gift for my danish buddy in Holland, Louise, mod of ask Ashling.

Have a pic of Willypoo and Thyrian being snuggly and cutesy~ 

Sorry if Will looks a lil small

[askashling]

[Just GOTTA reblog this wonderful birthday present from the very talented Cajes :D Yeah, not comic related (sorry) but so damn squishy adorable and full of lovely feelings! My Will (blue) and my BF's Thyrian (red) being all snuggly and adorable. I can't thank you enough for this surprise, sweety! Thank you, thank you, thank you! <3

*Goes back to sketching the new update!*]

[askashling]

[Sorry to leave you all with just one image for this story update, but I am away on vacation and have very limited PC time. I promise to reveal what has the good doc so excited in the very next update :D 

I am visiting family in Denmark and have my birthday on August 9th to celebrate, so hang in there! The story will take off proper soon. I promise. For real this time x3 

(Pssst! Birthday coming up ;) )

<3  ]

[askashling]

Love the art, first off. And second, what art program do you use to draw in?

[Thank you Anon! I use mostly Photoshop, though sometimes I like to live on the edge, and use PaintTool SAI. Oh yeah, I'm a bad-ass, haha! ]

[askashling]

[Third batch of appreciation busts. About 10 mins each, drawn when I needed breaks from exam projects. Enjoy! I hope to be able to continue doing these busts!

http://askdreambaker.tumblr.com/

http://ask-joen-pony.tumblr.com/

http://asklunarfields.tumblr.com/

http://askstarryhue.tumblr.com/

http://ask-weaver.tumblr.com/

http://ask-music-box.tumblr.com/

<3 ]