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Draw My OC Contest! Join please~~~Finally, contest time! Arrr…..I've been wanting to held a contest since….last year….haha…I was too lazy to write a journal of the contest….*sob*. Okay, now let's  get to the point.
:star:Theme:star:
Draw my Dragon and Kirin OC in any scenery
Reference:

Reference sheet : http://sta.sh/013xi9fy914i   http://sta.sh/0xa6rmqfzk1  
:star:Allowed Media & Style:star:
:star: Media : Digital art and traditional art (must be coloured) ONLY.
:star: Style: Anime (cell-shaded/soft-shaded)/manga & Semi-realism anime ONLY. NO chibis/portrait/abstract/anthro/animation/photomanipulation etc
Some examples that the style I like:
http://chaosringen.deviantart.com/art/Centaur-Warrior-364644727
http://jinkimania.deviantart.com/art/Commission-Pie66-371753047
http://yogisha.deviantart.com/art/Silent-stratosphere-371646432
http://cobi-cobi.deviantart.com/art/Atera-363609173
http://juhaihai.deviantart.com/art/
Derpy Hooves Beanie Giveaway!Hello everyone :] I've decided to give away this Derpy!  

Please follow the rules and you'll have a chance to win her and take her home! :heart:
1. Fav this journal
2. Please write a journal about this giveaway and link it back here in the comments.
3. Add me to your watch list :]
Each person who watches, faves this journal and makes a journal will get a number. I'll be using random.org to choose a number, and when someone's number is picked that person will win the plushie! Easy enough right? I will pay for shipping worldwide.
The winner will be announced June 2nd :iconderpyclapplz:
Any questions please ask. Do NOT make multiple accounts just so you can have a better chance. Please make this fair for everyone :iconaawplz: Thank you!
Good luck :'D
EDIT: Just in case you were wondering how big she is, 8 inches long and 3 inches across her back !
THANK YOU EVERYPONY WHO JOINED :'D I DIDN'T EXPECT SO MANY
Oi people - think before you click!Yesterday I got spammed to hell with messages linking to different variants of this image:
They can have slightly different graphics or contain different links but the message is always basically the same - go to this page and you'll receive 20 000:points: .
I have to ask the question - how dim do you have to be to fall for it?
Ok let's see - we have an image hosted on a profile that is 1 day old and asks you to visit a website with a strange url with a promise of a financial reward on an another website. How do you even imagine  that would work? And now, of course, people start crying that their computers got infected with malware. Which is great - every genius who fell for this obvious phishing scam  deserved it. I hope your shitty computer burns and you along with it.
I know this is a no-duh for 90% of people reading it but for the sake of the rest lets revise what we all should know about online phishig. And before you go all:
No, no you can't.
Copypasta from
1000 Point Giveaway! (EDIT)
Okay enough of joining giveaways.....it's time to host one! :dance:
Remember the big surprise I was talking about in the previous journal? Well here it is! My BIGGEST giveaway yet! :) Total prizes reach 1000 :points:!!!! :wow:
1st PLACE: 400 :points:
2nd PLACE: 200 :points:
3rd PLACE: 100 :points:
SIX more winners will be chosen who EACH will receive 50 :points:!!!!!
I will be so broke after this...
:police: But of course there are always the rules......
:bulletgreen: Please please please fave the journal!
:bulletred: Make another journal about this giveaway and provide a link of that journal in the comments (this will help spread the word about this giveaway)
Want another entry?
:bulletgreen:You can :+devwatch: me to get your name entered TWICE! EDIT:For those who are ALREADY watching me you can still earn additional entries by faving my art! Each fave gets you ONE extra entry! (Max number of entries possible: 3)
IMPORTANT: Please be
[FINISHED]hihihihi <3
Today I've reached 1,000+ watchers * O * holy carp what the fluck kfndmslkrhfgbjnsljshfnc
Amg did you know i never thought i'd get as many as 50 watchers when i joined dA XDDD
idfhvbnmsdjufgdvbjcnlsifh anyways
To thank all my watchers.... Im going to be giving away stuff owo 
I know it's not much but I really don't have that much to give ;___; <3 Please understand
Im giving away a goodie bundle consisting of:

-Chibi from me

-Pixel Icon from me
-1 month premium
-150 :points:
You can look in my gallery if you want examples
Rules to participate:
-You MUST be one of my watchers BEFORE this journal is posted to be eligible(I will be checking!) 
-One entry per person (no using other accounts!)
-You must love apple juice (Nah, just kidding)
To enter (if you are eligible):
- :+fav: this journal 
-.... thats it 8D
Because I will be picking a number from a random generator, you must fav this journal and the number yo
Opinions are a Dangerous thing: Art StylesThis isn't about narking on anyone no, infact this is just my own muses really! You could say this is a journal for ENCOURAGEMENT! *SHINES*
I find sticking to one style restrictive if you are a beginning/moderate artist! (even professionals I might say! though I can't speak for everyone)
Having a distinctive look on how your art is done and produced is understandable and its a desire to appear unique to the point some one can just SEE your work and instantly think 'Oh! that's Ten-days!' or something along the line. However, when you are trying to find who you are and what kind of art you are to produce, I recommend trying, well, a lot of different things! Different styles, mixing styles, different colouring techinque, brushes, tools, shading. Don't feel dependant on what you are already doing and don't feel pressured by people just for trying new things!
Push out of your comfort zone. Can't draw hands? don't avoid it! draw the heck out of them! (how else are you going to learn?)
Draw a
800 Points GiveawayHello all. As I've mentioned in the poll, I am going to make a small giveaway on the occasion of nearly 1000 watchers! Wooo!
There are 8 winners and 100 points for each to win. BUT the giveaway ends when the number of watchers reaches 1000.
RULES:
:bulletred: To enter, fave this journal and comment below that you've faved it. Then I will give you a number.
:bulletred: You don't need to watch me to enter. But please keep in mind that the giveaway ends sooner when
there are more watchers.
:bulletred: Your account must be at least 2 months old.
:bulletred: You can enter once only. No alternate/plz accounts.
I will choose winners with random.org.
♣ Good luck! ♣
Minor update: changed from 1111 to 1000 watchers.
Made a video again :P...another fake Parashi Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGa8pPlOxuQ
It's really choppy and suuuuuper scribbly because I took like 30 seconds to draw each frame. Please fill in the gaps and gloss over the art with your wonderful imagination! I made it in Windows Movie Maker which is an absolutely evil program =o=
I'll try to fix up the ugly pictures and maybe add some color when I have time, and reupload another version later :b (don't know when though.) For now feel free to watch this one and laugh at it huhuhu
(the song is Tenkuu no Canaria, from ToS *w*b)
School Chibi Contest X3
Hi there, my fellow groupmates!
We will have a contest!
THEME: SCHOOL TIME
                                     Rules
                                            Should be about School Times!
                                            Should be a CHIBI!
                                            Submit it to the "2013 Contest" Folder!
                                            Don't include characters that aren't yours have your own.
                                            With the maximum of two entries!
                                            Don't put nudity scences in your entry.
                                            Be CREATIVE!
           The contest ends at June 29(~Meowgirl07's birthday) :thumb
***Updated*** Mini 500 Point Giveaway!OK, so the big giveaway is going to be running for a while yet!
In the meantime, here's a chance to win a few points!
Something i've been meaning to do but only recently was I prompted by Atlantien1.
All you need to do is this:
Browse deviantART and find a piece of art (or more than one) you REALLY like. Something that means something to you!
Then simply make a journal featuring that piece (or pieces) of art. You could even say a few words about that piece and the artist?
Remember to comment below with a link to your journal!
Here's mine: http://moomin-man.deviantart.com/art/Art-Feature-Share-the-experience-373119121
Winners will be picked at random!
1st - 200:points:
2nd - 100:points:
3rd - 50:points:
4th - 50:points:
5th - 50:points:
6th - 50:points:
:points::points::points::points::points::points::points::points::points::points::points::points::points::points::points::points::points::points:
BONUS POINTS???
If y
Eurovision nightGot myself some ice cream and will be making myself compfy on the sofa so I'm ready for the big, glittery, horrible music, camp, pointless politics, drama that is eurovision. It never disappoints me. :la:
Sadly I will be alone for this one. Matt had to do a concert he didn't want to do, so I will be live tweeting (humonlazydiva) my impression of the whole shebang. :D
Mickey's Chibi Raffle! WINNER!EDIT YAY!! Grats to :iconbear-bears: for winning the raffle!
Please note me your ref and stuff. :3c

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EDIT YOU HAVE LITTLE TIME LEFT FOLKS. NIGHT!
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Hi folks! Thank you again for 500 watchers! 
Er. 508 watchers! I'm really slow at doing things for you guys. 
You can slap me.
This raffle is for watchers only. 
:iconbuhuuplz:
Anyone who watches me after *Rashirou will not count.
All you have to do is fave this journal and I'll use that random generator thing....what's it called Linh?
That thing. I'll use that thing. 
First Prize Winner gets a chibi like this:

The winner will be chosen
  Wednesday May 22 at 1500 hours PST.
Welcome to My Official DeviantArt Page!Hi, I'm Mark Crilley. I'm the writer and illustrator of a new graphic novel series from Dark Horse Comics, "Brody's Ghost." The first four volumes are now available though your local bookstore or comic shop, or at any number of online stores such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
I'm also the writer and illustrator of the MIKI FALLS manga series from HarperCollins. All four books in the series (MIKI FALLS: SPRING, MIKI FALLS: SUMMER, MIKI FALLS: AUTUMN, and MIKI FALLS: WINTER) are now available in bookstores and at online sites such as those run by Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Thanks in advance to anyone who gets them. If you do, please let me know what you think; I'd love to hear from you.
You can find out more about me and my books over at my YouTube channel.
If you can't find any of my books at your local bookstore, please, please, pretty-please ask them to order it!
Thanks so much for stopping by! ^_^
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SPECIAL FEATURE 05 ... Part A 
:iconspreadmoreloveplz:  Unfortunately I can't mention all here, but I send all my friends and watchers a lot of hugs :iconspreadmoreloveplz:
... and a special thanks to those who keep up with even the loyalty with my photography ...
Please give all of them your attention, , comment and watch!

















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SPECIAL FEATURE 05 ... Part B 
:iconspreadmoreloveplz:  Unfortunately I can't mention all here, but I send all my friends and watchers a lot of hugs :iconspreadmoreloveplz:
... and a special thanks to those who keep up with even the loyalty with my photography ...
Please give all of them your attention, , comment and watch!

















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Sheridan or OCAD?

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Seems like it's been awhile again, always falling behind. But right now I'm in the midst of a pretty chaotic period of productivity in an attempt to get everything pulled together for my portfolio! Which is quite exciting and also rather terrifying.

But all that aside, after giving up hopes of American schooling due to overwhelming cost issues, I'm applying for two schools to the East, the Ontario College of Art and Design as well as the Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, trying to continue the pursuit of a degree in Illustration. I'm still not sure if I'll even get into either, but I've been trying to decide which to choose between the two if it came down to that, and I was wondering if there are any students or knowledgable folk out there who might offer their opinion or some helpful advice? I'm kind of leaning more towards Sheridan just because their Illustration program seems to be very well-reputed, but I'd still love to hear your thoughts!
Any portfolio advice for either of those schools would also be more than welcome!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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5. art for !cxwu
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~pinkyaliya Apr 15, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
What did you end up choosing? I got into OCADU for 3D environmental design but... i feel like it will be a dead end
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~theumbrella May 19, 2012  Student General Artist
I'm at OCADU and it's been pretty good! I know nothing about the environmental design program though so I don't know what to say about that, but I've seen some interesting work from that program.
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~pinkyaliya May 19, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
Do you think you can talk to someone in the program in fourth year? And ask them about what they're doing the next year?
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~theumbrella May 28, 2012  Student General Artist
Sorry, I don't really know anyone from that department. You might be able to find someone online though!
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~pinkyaliya May 28, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
no prob! Thank you for your time
and all the best in the future!
How do you like it there?
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~machine-language Mar 30, 2011
hi, i actually just found your thread through google. you ended up going to ocad? if it's not too much to ask, how do you feel about it, since you're probably almost done your first year there now.
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~theumbrella Apr 3, 2011  Student General Artist
Sorry about the late reply! In the midst of finals, there is little else to do but work work work.

I have had very mixed feelings about OCAD over this past year, though the toughest time was last semester when I wasn't as good at picking my profs and when I expected a lot more from the school. I almost tried to transfer into Sheridan, but the commute still proves too daunting in both cost and time. However this current semester a lot of things changed and I feel a lot better about the program, mainly due to some incredible profs and my own decision to try and make the best about whatever projects they give me. It is a program that requires you to be very self-driven since there isn't as much of a foundation of basic drawing skill but if you're able to develop that outside of school it's well worth it. I think ultimately you only get as much out of any school as you put into it, since no school is going to just give you the tools to make great illustrations.

I have no idea if any of that helps you at all, but I hope it does at least a little bit! Are you thinking of going to OCAD or trying to decide between the two?
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~venomousrage-x Apr 1, 2011  Student Traditional Artist
I also stumbled upon it on google. xD I'm wondering about how their job rate is.
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~Terabetha Feb 11, 2010  Student General Artist
I'm currently at OCAD in their Material Art and Design (MAAD) program and I'm loving it. As others have said before me, first year OCAD is more focused on design, but taking classes like 'Design Process' really helped me get my head around the professional aspects of art. While it might not be the most thrilling as far as first year course options, it's still a great school, with great faculty and the teachers have been really encouraging. The only downside I can think of is that OCAD tends to have expensive fees, but they make up for this with very open policies about the use of their workshops and school resources. For instance, just because I'm focusing on metalwork, this doesn't limit me from taking the occasional course in ceramics or textiles. OCAD is great about giving you a rounded learning experience.

I couldn't imagine myself being anywhere else! :)
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~theumbrella Feb 12, 2010  Student General Artist
That's really good to know! I'd love to take some printmaking courses, but they usually don't fit within the scale of my degree, so it would definitely be nice to have that option. Good to know about the fees too, though I know of all schools art schools are probably the most notorious for excessive fees, but I guess it's expected. Thanks for the response!
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