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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.
Theme
Draw my Dragon and Kirin OC in any scenery
Reference:

Reference sheet : http://sta.sh/013xi9fy914i http://sta.sh/0xa6rmqfzk1
Allowed Media & Style

Media : Digital art and traditional art (must be coloured) ONLY.

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!

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 !

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

.
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!

Okay enough of joining giveaways.....it's time to host one!

Remember the big surprise I was talking about in the previous journal? Well here it is! My BIGGEST giveaway yet!

Total prizes reach 1000

SIX more winners will be chosen who EACH will receive 50

!!!!!
~~I will be so broke after this...~~

But of course there are always the rules......

Please please please fave the journal!

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
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):
-

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

***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

oints::points::points::points::points:
BONUS POINTS???
If y

SBFF exclusive at SDCC!!DC has announced Super Best Friends Forever EXCLUSIVE maquettes for San Diego Comic Con 2013!!! http://www.themarysue.com/super-best-friends-statues/

Nintendo STEALS Money!Since this has been going around lately, I should probably give my two cents. Basically what it amounts to is that Nintendo has filed Content ID info of their games with YouTube. What this means is that if you upload gameplay video of a Nintendo game, YouTube will automatically monetize that video, put ads on it, a link to where to buy the game, and take the money generated from that video and give it directly to Nintendo. People who do "let's play" videos are, naturally, pissed off because they want to be earning money off their videos, so they're calling Nintendo "thieves" for doing this.
I can see both sides to the story. I can see Nintendo as a corporation wanting to exercise control over their properties. On the other hand, "let's play" videos can often help new gamers find games they otherwise wouldn't have tried.
But here's the thing: Nintendo isn't the first company do this. Both Microsoft and Ubisoft do it already. YouTube has also had a long history of having music videos and

100 points giveawayHello there! I decided to give away 100 !

Since I haven't had the chance to upload any art recently,I decided to give away something else to you guys ~

1 step: All you need to do is post a comment down below! (This guarantees you one entry number.) This step IS mandatory.

2 step: If you watch me you receive another number and for every fave on one of my deviantations you get more.
EXAMPLE:
Comment=1 entry number
Comment,watch,2 favs= 4 entry numbers
MAX entry numbers=5

REMEMBER: The second step is not obligatory,it just gives you a better chance of winning.
Please leave a comment like the following if you have watched or faved something: "Comment,watch,2 favs" so I can keep track. ^^
I will be choosing the winner via random.org

END DATE: 1 JUNE 2013 6 pm GMT+3

Bye-bye,

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.
:thumb345825065

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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GRAND HUNTER Book 01 Front Cover - Preview

by *darkspeeds, Jul 18, 2010, 2:02:09 PM
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GRAND HUNTER Book 01 Front Cover - Preview (16th July 2010)

Pretty much what the title says. Enjoy.

^{Behind the scenes with Adobe Photoshop 7 - Part 01}

^{Behind the scenes with Adobe Photoshop 7 - Part 02}

^{Island Trotting - SKETCH PHASE}

^{Island Trotting - BASE COLOURS PHASE}

After I'm done with the Front Cover I'll be moving on to the Back Cover which will feature Duke Vienna and Stream the Hawk in a mighty clash. Sweet.

GRAND HUNTER Book 01 - Fortune Islands (16th July 2010)

It took me a solid 3 weeks to reconceptualise the entire comic chapters of the former 'The Grand ASHWORTH Fortune' series.

So far I'm very pleased with the result, there were a lot of significant changes to the dialogue and now readers will have a better understanding of what's going on and what's to be expected in the future of this comic series. I have a clear idea of where I want GRAND HUNTER to be headed for, chapter to chapter, arc to arc.

The book will be on sale for the first time (a relaunch more like it) for GRAND HUNTER.

This book will capture everything there is to know so far in the story - a total of 180 pages worth of comic/story content (printed in A5 size, perfect bind, full colour covers). Extra content will include an art gallery and 2 advertisements of my favourite webcomic series/concepts online - all of this section will be printed in full colour.

So that's close to 200 pages worth of history behind the works of my life long project that will continue till I move on to another. GRAND HUNTER will continue to live on for as long as I'm inspired.

Where will the book be sold and when you ask?

I will be attending The Summer of Sonic 2010 this year and I will be given an art table. You can meet me there in person and get it signed as well!

The cost price of the book will be set at £16(GBP) or $24(USD) at the table.

I will be selling additional merch which will come in the form of posters laminated with a lovely gloss finish. The posters will be on sale at £6(GBP) or $9(USD) each.

Of course if you would like to donate more than the cost price I'm more than happy to accept.

Anyways here are some mock images of the comic book. I'll be taking proper photos when I have the read thing printed on hand tomorrow.

^{Mock Cover Page}

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^{Content Sample}

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^{Mock Back Cover}

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The 200 page comic book will also be made available after I come back from my holiday in August. It should be ready for print via INDYPLANET.COM or Lulu.com. If you've got Paypal you can get a copy of this book very easily anywhere in the world.

GRAND HUNTER Companion In The Works (29th June 2010)

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

If you're still curious as to what this is I'm planning to re-launch my original comic series 'The Grand ASHWORTH Fortune' by re-publishing the online comic in a 200 page perfect-bind book. I'm still in the process of making amendments to the contents by adjusting bits and pieces to the story and artwork but yeah feel free to send me suggestions on what should be added into the book. If I like your idea I'll add it in.

This is something that you can hold into your hand and read whenever you want (it's A5 in size, I'll show photos of the final product when I've printed them all ~ about 30 hard copies or so) - you can treat this as a special collector's item too in honour of the 'The Grand ASHWORTH Fortune' comic works I've done since day one.

Hope to get some feedback on this before I get it published prior to Summer of Sonic 2010 on August (which is only a month's away!).

Cost of the book will be set a few dollars or so above the cost price of making the book (it'll probably cost 15-20 Aussie bucks to make a good quality product - colour pages included in some parts of the book!). I want to make it as afforable as possible and as accessible to everyone who wants a copy. Ordering online should be cheaper but if you purchase the book from me at SOS2010 you can get it signed and have a doodle in there for free!

^{Finish the remaining Sonic Fan Comics - I WANT CLOSURE!!!

Work on Darkspeeds.com and GRAND HUNTER websites.

Finish off the rest of the SUMMER OF SONIC 2009 videos.}

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~Pennyadodumuss Jul 19, 2010 Hobbyist Digital Artist

So this is how you do it?

~Cytochrom Jul 19, 2010 Digital Artist

Awesome preview, Elson. It's nice to see you experimenting with painting techniques.

Do keep it up! You might look up some videos if you're interested in taking a closer look at some processes (example: [link] ). They're pretty insightful if you analyze them closely.

*UsagiTsukiMori2 Jul 18, 2010 Hobbyist Digital Artist

_{Awesome front page. I seriously would love to buy your comics one day. ;__; Living somewhere else sometimes sucks. D: Ah well I'll wait till I'm 21. xD Good job dude! 8D Can't wait for the back page too!}

*darkspeeds Jul 19, 2010 Student Digital Artist

Cheer! Your enthusiasm is encouragement for me.

*UsagiTsukiMori2 Jul 19, 2010 Hobbyist Digital Artist

_{I'm glad it does! Hope the best for ya dude!}

~Sorain26 Jul 18, 2010 Student General Artist

wow awesome

~EliseBellatrix Jul 18, 2010

I'd love to have one of those signed copies of your book, rather than printing it online! Do you think you could send it me by cash on delivery post mail when you are in the SOS 2010??? Would you receive the money by this way?

Now I'm preparing for my trip to Germany with the choir, which will be from 22th to 27th of July. The weather prediction says that it will be raining during those days. Damn! ^^U Anyway. I'm sure I'll have a great time there! ^__^

*darkspeeds Jul 18, 2010 Student Digital Artist

Ah interesting, I'll probably try and utilise the postal service in London - Royal Mail. I'll see how it goes Isabel, I'll do my best but there is no guarantee I will have time to send it out of the UK since I will be hands full every bit of my holiday.

Still send me your postal address via my e-mail (darkspeeds@hotmail.com) just in case something works out. You don't have Paypal do you? If you do the transaction will be much easier and safer! *thumbs up*

Oh and have a great time in Germany with your choir group! My friend Adam's over there for work (temporarily) and he's not enjoying the hot weather.

Take care Isabel!

~EliseBellatrix Jul 21, 2010

No, I don't have Paypal. But what I would like the most is to get a SIGNED copy from you. That would be much worthy to me than a print online... But unfortunately I'm not able to attend to the SOS so I thought of cash on delivery mail solution... Anyway, I'll send you my post address. Thanks for the interest. ^^

~foreversonic Jul 17, 2010 Hobbyist General Artist

*puts his name down for a copy*

I still have the postcard / photos from TGAF!

I'll probably give you more than the going rate like last time. It'd be good to see you again. I'm glad that you won't be missing the Crush 40 visit

Still no idea for the plans as yet. I'm tempted to stay in London, Friday and Saturday night. Not sure yet.

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