Xynthica FAQ

At some point in designing my site, I made a solemn vow that I would only make a FAQ if people actually did ask questions frequently, instead of just pulling random information of a magic hat and stuffing it down people's throats. Then it occurred to me much, much later, that whenever I get an e-mail, they seem to ask the really obscure and weird questions, it's never the obvious tuna smacking the head kinda' ones, and that's why this crash course FAQ was created... because anybody who can read the entire Xynipedia in one sitting is insane.
What is Xynthica?

Xynthica is actually many things, brand name marketing does that to you. Specifically, Xynthica is the name of my main character, who happens to be a blue haired biped of anime orientation and the mascot of this site.

Xynthica is often shortened to just Xyni, and this is usually how I differentiate the character from all of it's other contexts, seeing as how this site is called Xynthica, the story is called Xynthica, and if I had a kitten for a pet, I'd probably name her Xynthica too.

To find out more information on Xynthica and the world she lives in, please visit the Xynipedia.

Who's the Artist?

Heya, my name is Merritt "Zephos" Wong, but you can call my whatever part of that name that you like. Just don't call me "Mr. Wong", that's usually my cue to hang up the phone and trash the spam. I was born on 1983, am male, have a steamed crab and a cooked pig in my horoscope, and I have no idea what my blood type is, although I'm hoping AB. I like caltrops and cactuses, but hate ginger and giant shrimp. I have studied western style illustration, animation and Japanese anime/manga methodology as my main style, and also have sturdy experience working with 3D computer generated imagery. To find out more detailed information about me, please visit the Profile page.

Similar to the case of Xynthica up there, I named another one of my main characters Zephos. Fortunately, I tend to refer to myself, me and I, as pretty much myself, me and I, so those two don't get confused too often.

What's The Deal With This Site?

This site was created sometime in the middle of the year 2004. Unlike the original Xynthica formal and monochrome site design, I decided to make this one with ridiculously colorful with huge images. Doing such a thing usually goes against the common sense of site design, but I figured that if I was going to make a site, I'd make one that reflects my twisted personality, or lack there of. I'm thinking someday of making a counter Xynthica site someday that's like an evil version of this one, as seem to like to draw things that are either extremely cute, or disturbingly horrific.

This site is made with the intention of promoting and sharing both my writing and my visual arts with the internet community. As a greater goal, it also doubles as my portfolio for employment, and my journal for reflection and self expression.

What's At This Site?

Although this site has several attractions, the main gun of the place is the Gallery, which exhibits all of my work, divided into six categories, Complete, Sketchbook, Formal, Misc, Workshop and Design.

There is also the Literature section, which contains information on Xynthica in the Character Guide and the Xynipedia, as well as "Messays" and write ups on animation and art culture.

Do you do Commissions? You bet! Commissions are a great way to take a break from the everyday routine and gain experience, as long as I'm not in the middle of a project, I'd love to work on them.

 

Please forward any problems or comments to the webmaster at:
zephos@xynthica.com

Site's content is copyrighted 1999 - 2004
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All material on this site is the property of Merritt "Zephos" Wong unless otherwise stated.