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Okay, this was too cute to pass up. A friend of mine, from World of Warcraft, has asked her friends to visit her daughter's deviantART because she aspires to be an artist and for her art to be seen. Support is such an important part of an artist's journey, especially for young ones. I've never received support as a child, I just had a older brother to tell me that I sucked and I quit art for most of my life, until recently. So, please look at this sweet little girl's art and give her some encouragement.  It means a lot to me and I am sure it will mean more to her. Thank you so much for taking the time, if you decide to do so. 
     
Rainbow Dash by shadowdash8910

Also, to my Watchers and all the recent support from the DA community, thank you so much. Your encouragement, watches, and comments mean the world to me. I wouldn't be doing my art without all of you and you all become part of each piece that I do. Thank you ever so much.


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Feature!!!

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This person is not only talented, in my eyes, but she is such an awesome person. We have 2 things in common....Our love for art and World of Warcraft. Please give her some love!! 

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I'm sure most of us have suffered from an artist's block. Artist's blocks are frustrating and suffocating and I HATE THEM. I have been trying to find ways to lift those darn blocks and would like to share them. Here are some ways that have helped me.

1) Change of medium- I get bored very easily, what can I say! I find that a change of medium helps me to spark that creative fire. Plus, it seems like it makes me a better manipulator of my main medium by learning others.

2) Redo a piece of your past- You know you can do it, but try to do it better.

3) Finish a piece, no matter how daunting- I have so many pieces that I need to finish, but for so many reasons, haven't. Finishing a piece, no matter how old it is, not only gives it an old and new touch of your skills, but completing something really helps me to want to continue with my art and start new pieces.

4) Take requests- Admittingly, I am horrible with taking requests. It's like when I was in school and a teacher wanted me to read a book for an assignment. I love to read, but hated it when someone wanted me to. So, why do I suggest this? It helps  to know your watchers in an underlined kind of way and it keeps that flow of thoughts and ideas going.

5) Watch creative shows while doodling- I love to watch shows like FACEOFF, Bob Ross, Heroes of Cosplay, and numerous cooking shows. <---Even though I get hungry half way through.

6) Create challenges for yourself- Make yourself work within a time limit, use a different color scale, draw with your other hand.

7) Get a friend and play squiggle- Have he/she draw a random shape or line and draw something from that.

What do you do to lift that darn block? I would LOVE to hear about it.



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Talk 2 ME

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Okay, I've got a question for you all! What do/did you want to be when you grow/grew up? In what ways has that happened, is happening, or what has changed <----besides life getting in the way, but you can tell me about that too! 

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I have, inadvertently, been taking time off from art and it's time to devote to my creative side. I get depressed when I stop creating. *sighs* Any ideas? Feed me!! *nom nom nom*

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