I always seem to suddenly disappear, don't I? Can't believe how long it's been since I updated. Then again, can't believe how much time has passed in general since the beginning of this year. Five months since I started the drawing course! Holy....

Anyways, my course has met it's conclusion, I got my diploma, and am now on my way to start my holiday. I'll be going home for a while, and going to Finland for two weeks with my boyfriend.

I didn't get into the education this time - I got to the interview, but I had a hunch I wasn't quite good enough yet - but I see that as a new opportunity. I'll have a whole year to improve, and then try again with a fresh portfolio. I know which area I should improve in, and which new skills I should learn/want to learn. So it's all good.

After the holidays, I'll be moving into my new apartment. It's a great place, and I can't wait to move my stuff there. Of course, it doesn't have any internet installed, so I might be gone for a while once I move in. I'll frequent dA in the holidays, if only to catch up on stuff.

So yeah, small update from me here, finally. 'Till next time, people.

- KarenB



Not a whole lot to show this time around...I actually have some sketches I didn't scan yet. All in due time.



This one, meh....I liked it a lot at first, but now her face just bugs me every time I look at it. Expect this to end in scraps soon.


This one I'm pretty proud of. I've gotten further making Spacescapes in Photoshop, and I think it shows. I'm making more right now, so I'll probably be uploading new pieces. It's so relaxing to make them. And they're so pwetty....





By ~Pjevsen. I had the pleasure of meeting you some time ago, and you showed me your drawings. I'm sure you remember how, when I found this drawing, I didn't really intend to let go again. It's a great Sweeney Todd piece, showing his character perfectly. And remind me that I need to take a few coloring tips from you the next time we meet. I couldn't get to keep the physical form of this picture, but at least I can have a web-copy in my gallery. Make more, ~Pjevsen!



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Alright, digging into my Youtube favs this time...

Here's some real cuteness:

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In case you, like me, is crazy about Red vs. Blue, you'll like this compilation of ALL the different endings to the series. I had only seen three of them before I found this.

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Some wonderful and entertaining performance art. It's an unexpected musical performance in an airport.

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And more performance art, this time by the best ones out there, ImprovEverywhere. Here they decide to make a little league game into a huge event.

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Just a quick update to tell you that I got a letter today, saying that I got admitted to the drawing test ! They accepted my portfolio and I'm gonna be doing the drawing test the 15th, interview the 16th! WOOOOO!!

This brought me a leap closer to getting into the animation education. I am just floating on air right now!

- KarenB



I almost doubled my deviation count. 10 - I kid you not - 10 deviations since last. Concidering how little I submit, and how much I take down, it's pretty big for me. They'll probably end up in scraps eventually, when I get more work done. Though I'm not entirely sure if they will, actually....I looove the new category setting here on dA...


This one is actually old now. It's Prince Edward from the movie Enchanted. Love that character - seeing this pic now always makes me giggle.





Some long studies.



Croquis



Sketching



A picture which is actually inspired by my boyfriend...







Some character design



And finally, some perspective drawings.





By *Jerome-K-Moore . What can I say, Quest For Camelot is one of my all-time favorite animated movies, and I love the character concepts and art style. These are apparently official drawings, and I must say they look VERY professional too! Go check his gallery out, there's a whole bunch of good WB drawings in there, as well as others. Great work, *Jerome-K-Moore



With the portfolio done and all, perhaps it's time to start a new project, or better yet, dig up an old one left behind....ah, the possibilities...



Right, promised you some indie games, here they are.

First of all, a link to Aquaria: [link]

The video game name generater competition - it's coffee break fun and general hilarity most of it, and it's really worth checking out, because it's friggin' funny : [link]

This little wonderful flash game that I'll most like return to, it's got some great physics: [link]

And here's an independent game list, although there's several of them out there, so make a search: [link]





































































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Hi everybody.

Man, time is flying. Last time I wrote, I'd been moved out for three weeks. Now I'm getting closer and closer to three months! It's unbelievable.

Last week was my easter holiday, my only holiday during this whole drawing course, so I made sure to make the most of it. Oh, and I also turned 20 during it, woohoo! Now I can finally make fun of teenagers and not get it shoved back in my face. Anyways, had a great time with my mom, sisters, grandparents and boyfriend. Finally we got to do all the stuff we'd been talking about. My big sister and I went and saw Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd in the cinemma - whoa! Words fail me when I try to describe the awesomeness of that film, so I'll just keep it short and urge you to go. Watch. It. Now.
Of course, it probably doesn't run in the theaters anymore, so...you'll have to wait for the dvd with the rest of us.

What else....before that, two weeks ago, I was working my a** off to get my portfolio done in time. I managed it in the nick of time, and though there's still lots of room for improvement (it's the life of the artist, after all ), I can still say I'm very proud of what I submitted. Now all there's left is to wait until somewhere around the 7th, where we'll all know if we've been accepted for the drawing test or not - which will eventually decide who gets into the education, and who doesn't. Phew.
Some samples of my drawings I've submitted as deviations, see further below.

Apart from all this, I've been doing what I usually do...oh, but I found some great links to pass time, too. I recently discovered the wonderful world of independent games, and I'm already completely lovestruck - the target of my attention at the moment is the game Aquaria, which has to be experienced. If you like underwater, exploration, and cool powers, then this is the game for you. See more in my links section.

I guess that's about it for now. I gotta get this journal css changed, by the way...I've not been completely fond of it, and after getting a widescreen monitor, it looks completely screwed up, so it's time for me to be creative in the layout department again, I guess.

Take care 'til next time!

- KarenB



I almost doubled my deviation count. 10 - I kid you not - 10 deviations since last. Concidering how little I submit, and how much I take down, it's pretty big for me. They'll probably end up in scraps eventually, when I get more work done. Though I'm not entirely sure if they will, actually....I looove the new category setting here on dA...


This one is actually old now. It's Prince Edward from the movie Enchanted. Love that character - seeing this pic now always makes me giggle.





Some long studies.



Croquis



Sketching



A picture which is actually inspired by my boyfriend...







Some character design



And finally, some perspective drawings.





By *Jerome-K-Moore . What can I say, Quest For Camelot is one of my all-time favorite animated movies, and I love the character concepts and art style. These are apparently official drawings, and I must say they look VERY professional too! Go check his gallery out, there's a whole bunch of good WB drawings in there, as well as others. Great work, *Jerome-K-Moore



With the portfolio done and all, perhaps it's time to start a new project, or better yet, dig up an old one left behind....ah, the possibilities...



Right, promised you some indie games, here they are.

First of all, a link to Aquaria: [link]

The video game name generater competition - it's coffee break fun and general hilarity most of it, and it's really worth checking out, because it's friggin' funny : [link]

This little wonderful flash game that I'll most like return to, it's got some great physics: [link]

And here's an independent game list, although there's several of them out there, so make a search: [link]





































































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So, now I've been at the Drawing Academy for 3 weeks, and I'm already learning so much! Drawing for thirty hours a week really gives a boost to your abilities, and my teachers rock. I'm gonna be an expert after this half year!

Moving wasn't so bad, I'm already settled and got lots of new friends here. It's really weird, to think how isolated my life was, and how open and exciting it is now. It's surely been a huge turn-around for me, but only for the better.

It's actually pretty satisfying to be able to feed, clothe and entertain myself, and still be able to study and maintain a social life. I'm still kind of, "So that's what it's like...". It's not near as scary as I imagined. World of grown-ups, here I come. ^^

- KarenB





Rp drawing. Click to learn more.





By *Jerome-K-Moore . What can I say, Quest For Camelot is one of my all-time favorite animated movies, and I love the character concepts and art style. These are apparently official drawings, and I must say they look VERY professional too! Go check his gallery out, there's a whole bunch of good WB drawings in there, as well as others. Great work, *Jerome-K-Moore



Portfolio! Need to make portfolio! Gotta make up characters and concepts and maybe make some animation and find good drawings and save studies and and and...!

Luckily I'm surrounded by people who are in the same place as I - needing to make a portfolio, and/or needing some drawing exercise, so I won't have to do it alone. And there's still one and a half month to run on...gotta get a good idea...



How about some webcomics?

Here's some stick figure drawing at it's finest. Also, it's refreshingly intellectual, yet wonderfully silly too.
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Two wonderful comics by the same guys. If you know webcomics, you must know these. Both brilliant.
[link] and [link]

I admire the girl who makes these comics, if only for her amazing dedication. Having just finished one long comic, she's started the new one almost immediately. The artwork itself is fantastic.
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Some wonderful workplace humor. Also rather geeky.
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I got a letter from the drawing school today, and I've been accepted! I'll be attending the drawing school from 7th of January, taking the first step on the way of becoming a real artist!

I'm so happy I could cry, and already did a bit. This is so big!

Tonight we're gonna celebrate with a wonderful dinner.

- KarenB



I've removed some things from my gallery, in another feeble attempt to keep my page more consistent, with less old work and more of the same kind of stuff. It's not easy with an ever-changing style and interest like mine - after all, I keep pulling at new art styles I want to try and learn. The way things are going, I'll soon have more scraps than actual deviations. But hey, who cares? I'll get back to drawing more stuff soon.






By *ShadowUmbre. What can I say? This picture speaks so much for itself, it's hard to add anything. It's an amazing piece of art, full of emotion. The idea and execution is fantastic. If I must name things I love in particular, it has to be the perspective of the drawing, and the color and shadow/light job. I can feel the winter chill and hear the dog howl when I look at this. For creating such a picture full of life, I congratulate you, *ShadowUmbre.




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How about some webcomics?

Here's some stick figure drawing at it's finest. Also, it's refreshingly intellectual, yet wonderfully silly too.
[link]

Two wonderful comics by the same guys. If you know webcomics, you must know these. Both brilliant.
[link] and [link]

I admire the girl who makes these comics, if only for her amazing dedication. Having just finished one long comic, she's started the new one almost immediately. The artwork itself is fantastic.
[link]

Some wonderful workplace humor. Also rather geeky.
[link]






































































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