First of all, thank you ALL for your responses to my tablet inquiry! I really appreciate that you all took the time to read and reply. I haven't made a choice yet, but when I have a little extra time and money, I'm going to buy one - and your replies and advice helped a lot. Thanks!

Secondly, I'm sorry I haven't been around; there have been a lot of family-related emergencies. Also, they've done severe cutbacks at work, laid people off, and made us work 5 more hours a week (without extra pay), so free time is in short supply for me; I'm sorry to have fallen behind.

!!!-HOWEVER-!!! That is life! I try to look at the bright side of things, AND I'm not looking for sympathy for any of that; I'm okay, life goes on! My family is all right otherwise, things are okay for me in the big picture, there are many people and things in my life I am thankful for, and as always my husband is wonderful and supportive. I'm waaay behind in art, but I'll catch up eventually. Things will be OK. Just so you know what's up.

I've been trying to get back on track, and I've been working hard to finish art; I was feeling pretty exhausted and stressed-out these last few months, and I just wasn't up to getting things done - my own fault, I admit. Now that Spring is here, things are looking up and I've gotten a number of things completed; I've been sending out emails and notes to people who I've finished art for. If you are waiting for something from me, please note me here or email me at synnabarinfo(at)gmail.com - thank you!

Note to Leopardwolf and Malaikawolfcat - you're up next for gift cards. Leopardwolf, I have to reply to your email; I will later today.

I will have new art up soon. I ALSO need to do some browsin'! Thank you for all of your comments, +watches and +favs! I need to catch up and do some watchin' back - you all are so talented! Thank you all for being so kind and supportive - and patient!

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GENERAL INFO: Please look in my SCRAPS for some unfinished stuff, some older fun stuff, and some more pages from my Pen Sketchbook Project. I'll have some more finished (and colored!) art up soon, too.

PRINTS: I can make a print of just about anything you see here or on my site. $8 for 8-1/2" x 11" or $15 for 11" x 17", both sizes as color laser prints on cardstock. Note me or email me (at synnabarinfo(at)gmail.com) if you have any questions!

TRADES, REQUESTS, CONTESTS, ETC.: Not at the moment, sorry!

REFERENCING OR COLORING MY ART: Sure, go ahead! Just please let me know if you do, and credit me somewhere. Thanks!

SPECIAL PROJECTS: I am available for special group projects like portfolios, etc., as long as I am given enough notice. Note me or email me if interested.