Hey everyone, how are you guys? Firstly, thanks for all the new comments, favs, watches etc. I really appreciate everyone.
Shilin's Contest Results:[link]I've won a Mini-prize!
ALSO, I'm ecstatic that my dad just bought me a brand new Windows Vista Dell computer (it's absolutely gorgeous), along with Photoshop CS3 Extended and Corel Painter X. To think that I've spent roughly $1000 already, I feel bad.

Particularly because I've been doing great with my baby Photoshop Elements 4.0, and because I don't really feel like I deserve the better software. I'm not a professional, just a hobbyist who really enjoys artwork.
Art Lineup (Updated):1.
Traditional Picture: 100% (I'll be posting it after scanning and cleaning it up within the week) DONE:
[link]2. *Secret picture*: 85%
3. RotR: 75%
4. NnoiNell: Lineart stage, about 75% done with lines
4. IchiHime: Lineart stage, about 10% done with lines
6. August concept sketch #..too many to count lol.
7. =
Kaze-Hime's 2008 Ruirin Storybook, I've got a few ideas now.
Now for some questions:1. Would you guys prefer seeing more fanart from me? I always sketch concept fanart but I only ever post originals.
2. Do you have specific areas that you want to improve on, that you would like me to look at? I do have some people sending me notes for critiques, and I generally respond really well to those. I generally get...40 deviations per day to look at, which is really scary (so I tend to....ignore them loll? I'm bad

)
3. That leads me to this question, are there any specific areas I need to work on? Based upon my real life friends + teachers and comments here, I have my strengths and weaknesses:
Strengths:
-Color choices
-Overall color scheme
-Character design (includes clothes, hair, jewels etc.)
-Portraying mood
Weaknesses:
-Anatomy (to practice, I've been drawing my unaware classmates and teachers in various poses, I hope they don't think I'm stalking them lol)
-Technical details (such as figuring out appropriate line width, the best style to portray a theme)
-Originality in style (I really want to experiment many different styles and incorporate them into my own)
-Perspective (this is one I REALLY need help on, I've been trying to look up tutorials, so if anyone has links that'd be great)
4. ~
Fennecfoxgal won my 10k kiriban (don't worry, I haven't forgotten about you!

) and she requested a tutorial. I've received other requests for a tutorial, so I'll be posting a tutorial based from my October picture (her birthmonth

)...so I was wondering if there were specific aspects or techniques in my artwork you want me to share? I'd be more than happy to share, keeping "secrets" is rather ludicrous for an art community heh.

5. Last question, but could you describe what August feels to you? I have 3 versions of August:
a. Happy and breezy (like on a rolling hill, eating a picnic)
b. Beach theme (kind of generic)
c. Hot and sweltering, like dying (I'm rather interested in this one).
It'd be cool if I got your opinions, and it feels like forever since I've had a proper discussion with friends.

Devious Comments
I'm holding an art contest for my Original Characters and feel free to look around the contest page/link in my signature.
And it's much appreciated and wonderful if you (or anyone who see this) are interested to join.
And if you're not, thank you too for looking around (and sorry to bother you with this message).
Wish you all da best and have a nice day!
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I'm mostly traditional because well... my digital aren't so great
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(You should take a look at some of my favorite artists in my info list, just put ":dev:" and insert their name after the "dev", they are true inspirations)
As of now I still use Photoshop Elements 4.0, but I'm learning how to use Photoshop CS3 and Corel Painter X, as well as OpenCanvas and SAI Painter.
Those are all digital, but I have traditional pencil works, plain pencil or colored pencil. I also paint with oils and do oil pastels, but I don't post those.
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The world isn't black and white; DA isn't split into "you must be jealous" and "omg i luv ur work!"
It's called constructive criticism.
Your work is just so beautiful <3 Do you use photoshop to color ur digital work? or do u only color traditionally?
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I'm glad I don't attract the amazing amount of idiots, I think I get the good ones.
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The world isn't black and white; DA isn't split into "you must be jealous" and "omg i luv ur work!"
It's called constructive criticism.
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The world isn't black and white; DA isn't split into "you must be jealous" and "omg i luv ur work!"
It's called constructive criticism.
though ur art is so much better than mine >_>
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I hope to become good friends with you.
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The world isn't black and white; DA isn't split into "you must be jealous" and "omg i luv ur work!"
It's called constructive criticism.
I really don't want you to go, but it's understandable since you're in college now. Your plans sound really amazing, I know you'll succeed.
Perhaps you'll come back one day.
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The world isn't black and white; DA isn't split into "you must be jealous" and "omg i luv ur work!"
It's called constructive criticism.
I absolutely have to watch u! I sincerely think ur art is great!
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-Official Member of Creatures-Of-Earth Photograp
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Tip#141: Don't judge food by their smell or looks. Unless it's really rotten.
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鼬と佐助と蠍と飛段... <3
DarkSong94 is my Evil Twin: [link]
To speak badly about the following is heretical: Itachi, Sasuke, Hidan, Sasori, Akatsuki and vampires.
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The world isn't black and white; DA isn't split into "you must be jealous" and "omg i luv ur work!"
It's called constructive criticism.
I'm glad you like my soft CG style, though I really don't think I have a particular style I actually stick with all throughout my gallery.
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The world isn't black and white; DA isn't split into "you must be jealous" and "omg i luv ur work!"
It's called constructive criticism.
Oh ahah, defies physics...it's his fault that he moves around so much.
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The world isn't black and white; DA isn't split into "you must be jealous" and "omg i luv ur work!"
It's called constructive criticism.
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Tip#141: Don't judge food by their smell or looks. Unless it's really rotten.
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鼬と佐助と蠍と飛段... <3
DarkSong94 is my Evil Twin: [link]
To speak badly about the following is heretical: Itachi, Sasuke, Hidan, Sasori, Akatsuki and vampires.
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Love will out.
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"The pain of destruction is the joy of rebirth"
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The world isn't black and white; DA isn't split into "you must be jealous" and "omg i luv ur work!"
It's called constructive criticism.
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The world isn't black and white; DA isn't split into "you must be jealous" and "omg i luv ur work!"
It's called constructive criticism.
Aww ahah, thanks! My age doesn't have much to do with my art though, I put my age to not seem so secretive.
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The world isn't black and white; DA isn't split into "you must be jealous" and "omg i luv ur work!"
It's called constructive criticism.
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Please visit my gallary TwT [link]
It would make me very happy T_T;
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"The pain of destruction is the joy of rebirth"
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