HEY XD
It was very nice to meet you and Ida, I had a great time
Exept I had to travel for many hours to get home, damn you Ariva!

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To draw or not to draw... Is THE question!

Hehe, thanks. She's an awesome character.

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"The enrichment center reminds you that the weighted companion cube cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the enrichment center urges you to disregard it's advice." -GLaDOS

You have the most amazing signature ever. Poor Glados.

and another update

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" DO U HAVE TO GO SO DAM FAST?!" -Mike Row

my best pic ever [link]

Small world indeed! And those drawings look really good.

And you're right about learning. Our teachers urge us to go seek out critique and study the world around us (like you suggested, study life ) to learn more, and I'm doing my best to do so. I find myself slowly starting to experience the world in a new way too. It's funny what you can see if you take the time to look.

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"The enrichment center reminds you that the weighted companion cube cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the enrichment center urges you to disregard it's advice." -GLaDOS

All of us are historians to some degree, recognizing the extreme value of learning from our collective past.

I find it ironic that I recently posted some freelance work I did for a very famous company based there in Denmark: LEGO. LOL!! Small world!

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"The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long. And you have burned so very, very brightly, Roy. ...revel in your time!"

Check out your own.

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"The enrichment center reminds you that the weighted companion cube cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the enrichment center urges you to disregard it's advice." -GLaDOS

lol ur new avatar

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" DO U HAVE TO GO SO DAM FAST?!" -Mike Row

my best pic ever [link]

Thanks a whole bunch!

Whoa, you turned professional at 18 ? Man, I feel like I've got so much to catch up to now. But of course people start at different times and ages, so even if I won't turn professional for a few more years, it's alright. ^^

I guess the school I'm trying to get into is a sort of college - we don't have actual colleges in Denmark, but the natural academic choice after Gymnasium (Danish equivalent of High School, though we start at a later age) is probably University. Though some people further educate themselves before going that way. We have a University of Arts, but it's sculpturing and painting as well as art history, and drawing - where drawing is really the only one out of these I wanna do. (though art history is also nice, I'm just not looking to be a historian: )

So I'm trying to get admitted here: [link] Currently I'm taking the drawing course associated with the place, and now I'm waiting for answer on whether I got into the test for the character education, or not...I heard that last year there were 250 applicants....whereas they accept 40-something for a test....and then 20-30 something for the school.... So it's veeery narrow. But it's the school I wanna attend, as they are very specialized and give you a taste of all the different aspects of animating and character creating. During the last year, you get to work as a trainee someplace in the industry, and sometimes they hire their trainees for jobs. Last years graduates all had jobs before their final exam, so the prospects look good so far. But well, much can change in a couple of years. If I don't get in this time, I'll work for a year and then try again.

Thank you so much for the info, and not to worry, I'll not steal your job, haha! I probably won't even end up working in the same field as you. I was thinking of maybe becoming a storyboarder....

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"The enrichment center reminds you that the weighted companion cube cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the enrichment center urges you to disregard it's advice." -GLaDOS

Thanks, and nice, I'm gonna check that update.

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"The enrichment center reminds you that the weighted companion cube cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the enrichment center urges you to disregard it's advice." -GLaDOS

Hmm...

Well, the best education an artist can get is in observing life, and practicing as much as possible. Talent is inherent, as is aptitude. The rest is hard work, and dedication, with a healthy nurturing of your innate love and desire. Along the way, you develop new skills, and formal training hones these skills as well as your mental discipline, sense of professionalism, knowledge of techniques and materials, and it gives you a comprehensive respect and appreciation for all-important art history.

Now, I never attended art college, as much as I may have liked to. My ability is inherited from my father, who was also a professional illustrator. And I graduated from the High School of Art & Design, in New York City. After that, I became professional soon after at the age of 18, starting at DC Comics as a penciller. Since then, my informal training has been in my continual study, practice, and association with my fellow professional artists.
So, essentially, because I have no official degree, I am regarded as "self-taught," as ridiculous as that truly is. I don't believe there is such a thing as a self taught ANYthing, and it negates the influence of teachers in whatever capacity they are found, whether direct or indirect.

I would recommend college, if possible. Also, grab any good art book that you can, and NEVER underestimate the importance of listening, and listening well.

I hope that helps. Best of success to you! Just, please don't take MY job! LOL!

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"The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long. And you have burned so very, very brightly, Roy. ...revel in your time!"

uh happy belated(?) birthday
gald to see u back, o hey i think i even got an update finished while u were away

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" DO U HAVE TO GO SO DAM FAST?!" -Mike Row

my best pic ever [link]

Maybe, when I'm fifty years old, hehe! But I know for sure that I'll give it my best, and every day I feel I'm coming a little bit closer.

I'm still finding my voice so to say, and I'm enjoying every step on the way. ^^

Oh, inquiry of interest: What kind of education to you have? Seeing as you're one of the people I really admire, what with being able to draw so well and make money of it too, I'd love to know what paths you've taken to get where you are today.

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"The enrichment center reminds you that the weighted companion cube cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the enrichment center urges you to disregard it's advice." -GLaDOS

Well, I'm sure your skills will surpass mine, as long as you follow your dreams to your heart's content.

What's most important is your own individual expression, and being true to that.

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"The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long. And you have burned so very, very brightly, Roy. ...revel in your time!"

You're welcome. I hope some day to develop my own skills to match yours. It's gonna be a while though.

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"The enrichment center reminds you that the weighted companion cube cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the enrichment center urges you to disregard it's advice." -GLaDOS

Hey!

Why, thank you for the kind consideration and support, my Danish friend. I greatly appreciate it.

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"The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long. And you have burned so very, very brightly, Roy. ...revel in your time!"

HAHAH!



virginia...

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Use protection. Bring a gun.

I'd rather become queen of Virginia, I think...

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"The enrichment center reminds you that the weighted companion cube cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the enrichment center urges you to disregard it's advice." -GLaDOS

the nation af rapes

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....Urapia...?

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"The enrichment center reminds you that the weighted companion cube cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the enrichment center urges you to disregard it's advice." -GLaDOS

GET REINCARNATED AS A QUEEN OF URAPIA!

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I never realized the Buddhist quality of my name before. It's too bad I don't like my last name, or I would probably have used that fact one way or another.

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"The enrichment center reminds you that the weighted companion cube cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the enrichment center urges you to disregard it's advice." -GLaDOS

my last name is Bennett

It's like yours exeptit isn't a bhuddist of some sort.
thus the zen.

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Juuust a minute, you don't have any deviations up...how could I you? I think you're toying with me...

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"The enrichment center reminds you that the weighted companion cube cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the enrichment center urges you to disregard it's advice." -GLaDOS

You're welcome.

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"The enrichment center reminds you that the weighted companion cube cannot speak. In the event that the weighted companion cube does speak, the enrichment center urges you to disregard it's advice." -GLaDOS