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A random number generator will be used (random.org to be specific). The RNG will be first used to select a page from the list of those who favorited this journal. Then from that list the RNG will be used to select the winner!
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Any member of deviantArt that has been around for at least 6 months and has not won the membership from previous giveaways. The winner must be a deviant who currently does not have an active subscription to deviantArt.
What if this account I have now is under six months, bu

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.
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Draw my Dragon and Kirin OC in any scenery
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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/

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

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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

[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):
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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

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: 3)
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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)

Win free MLP OC commissionHi guys!
I have finally decided to have some sort of give-away/contest/lottery/whatever-you-like-to-call-it

You will have the chance to win a drawing made by me, with you MLP original character
What you'll have to do to participate:
•Favorite this journal
•Put a link to your OC that you would like me to draw in in the comment field below,
•also add a little comment why I should pick your OC :3 Only one entry/person
(If you don't do all three thing above your entry won't count)
What you will win:
•A drawing of your OC, made by me with markers on paper size A5, drawn in this style http://fav.me/d65cire
If you would like me to send the physical drawing to you you'll have to pay for the shipping (only Paypal accepted), otherwise I can send the scanned version to you by e-mail :3
.• I will pick TWO (2) winners! •.
I have no idea how many that will enter, I have never done something like this before x)
This contest will end at May 23rd (which means you'll have one week to enter)
So.. good

Mini Point Giveaway - Enter Quickly!200
1st - 100 :icontwaanie:
2nd - 50 :iconbannabutt-angel-14:
3rd - 30 :iconGIR10:
4th - 10 :iconYams83:
5th - 10 :iconCrimsonRobin:

This Mini Giveaway ended May 17th 9:00PM GMT (UK Time)
All winners are picked at random! (random.org)

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

Mickey's Chibi Raffle!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)DRAW MY OC!WIN 1000 POINTS AND MORE!EDIT #1-YOU CAN NOW WIN,1000 POINTS!+ADDED MORE PRIZES!
EDIT #2-DONATORS WILL BE FEATURED BELOW.
EDIT#3-ADDED MORE PRIZES!
(if you wanna know why i raised the prizes,its because i won a contest!yay!)
YAY!Another contest!I hope someone will join!
So..its about my newest OC,Kasumi,.of course,youre going to draw her~

Things to clarify:

A mage's abilities are:supernatural strength,able to cast magic spells,able to survive for a long period of time.
Her staff/rod appears when shes battling with someone.

CONTEST RULES:
You have to draw Kasumi.
You can draw her with her likes and dislikes,her casting spells or just her alone.
Do not draw her with your OC or my other OC's,they dont know each other.
Do not draw her as an animal and pony.
Backgrounds are preferred but not needed.(although putting one will really raise your chances at winning!)
Traditional and Digital drawings only.
Chibis,headshot

Advice and TutorialsSo this First Advice and Tutorial Journal will be on General Anatomy and Such. The second will be up to you so please comment below in what you think the next Advice and Tutorial Journal should be on.
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What I personally find the hardest to draw is feet and hands. I found that with a lot of practice and a lot of frustrating mistakes my feet and hands actually look at the very least almost the way i want them to be.
Now my favorite Style of drawing is Anime or sometimes semi-realism, and i find that by doing studies of the more traditional style realism actually helps improve my anime pictures greatly. For instance i would practice drawing my hands and feet in different positions holding different things and from different angles. I also find it extremely helpful while i'm drawing and i'm having a particularly hard time drawing a hand or a foot in a certain position i will stop for a

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by ~RBlakeArt, Jun 12, 2012, 6:11:52 PM
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I feel like I haven't been on here for forever.....because I haven't haha. Anyways the reason being I have been feeling really down lately and personally I find it a lot harder to draw when I'm not in a good mood unlike some people who can use it to make them feel better. But I've kind of kicked myself out of it now, so it's all good.

The reason I was upset is because currently I am #1 on the waiting list to get into the program of my dreams (Animation at Sheridan). Just being that close really hurts and I wish I tried just a smidgin harder on my portfolio. I honestly would love to do the one year of Art Fundamentals first and get better and grow as an artist before trying again next year, it's just money is going to be an issue and that really adds to my stress. Alas maybe one more person will drop out, we'll see, it just kind of makes getting the financial situation sorted really hard as well.

Sorry for the vent

, I'm curious, do you find when you're in a bad mood drawing helps? or if it doesn't, what do you do to try and get out of it?

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~Mieket Jun 14, 2012

Robin!! <3 I hope you're doing well! it's mike

Don't fret it! I am almost certain you'll get in!!! you're #1!!! You have at least 3 months left for 1 person to drop out! There are a lot of reasons why people may not continue through with the the BAA!

1. Cost
2. Scared of college
3. Picking different schools
4. (although crazy, but i've heard it happen many times!) people forget their fees!
5. Some people just opt out!

Even though i'm sure you'll get in! there are many busary/grants you can check out at financial aid! once school starts, set up an appointment after the first few weeks (to avoid crazy schedules!). They will help find/guide you to certain busaries/grants you may want or qualify for!

As for trying to get over a bad mood... I simply just pick off where I last left off and try again, and push myself even more, I know it's cliche and boring but it's what I do and I feel motivated.

TAKE IT from somebody's (me LOL) who has tried 3 times now to get in that animation program (and has failed all three times haha scoring no where near the minimum) and is trying again next year! Everytime I got the letter of rejection, I just took a moment to settle down my mood and just start back up again. If you want something, you're going to work for it, no exceptions! (hopefully I get in with my 4th try haha)

with that said! I'm super certain you'll get in robin! I can tell it must be so nerve wracking, we're all rooting for you! xo!

-mike

~RBlakeArt Jun 19, 2012 Student General Artist

gah,

Thank-you so so much, you are so kind!

I'm keeping my head up haha. I will definitely take your advice and make an appointment within the first little while. When I was in there last time I talked to one lady about OSAP and she was incredibly nice so it's good to know there are so many kind people at sheridan

.

I just can't wait for the school year to begin no matter what. I'm sick of waiting lol.

(PS: I don't understand how you didn't get in! your drawings are amazing!!!)

~ehoustoun Jun 13, 2012 Student Traditional Artist

I'm the same, I tend to do horribly when I'm stressed or depressed. I have to get that sorted before I can really get to drawing again. I think for me it's because when I'm in a negative mindset I don't really see the positive in my work, I just look at it and say 'well that's shit' and I struggle to convince myself to keep at it.

As for your woes with Sheridan, it's still pretty great to be in the position you're in. I'd be shocked if every person admitted to the school ends up going, as you pointed out it's a big financial commitment and that alone would undoubtedly cause one or two people to reconsider going. And don't blame yourself for not getting admitted, you put tons of effort into that work and there is no sense in having self doubt and wondering what if. You worked your ass off on that portfolio (I can only assume looking at it) and that's worth being proud of in itself.

~RBlakeArt Jun 13, 2012 Student General Artist

Thank~you so much, seriously made my day. you're right, I did work my butt off on that thing! XD.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who has trouble drawing when upset. I was thinking 'what kind of artist am I that I can't even work through my issues with my art' haha. But I guess different artists use different emotions and have different approaches and mine just doesn't work with negative thoughts.

*Nicay Jun 12, 2012 Student Filmographer

_{OMG ROBINNNN That's so good to hear!!! I'm sure you'll get in <3}

~RBlakeArt Jun 13, 2012 Student General Artist

I can only hope

, every time the phone rings my heart does backflips and I freak out haha, then it turns out to be a telemarketer or something XD.

*Nicay Jun 13, 2012 Student Filmographer

_{Lol I was the exact same when I was waiting for the call, and she called me right at school telling me I got in (which was embarrassing, since I started balling my eyes out with my friends all hugging me and stuff xD )
Hehe you'll get in}

~kaylie-benner Jun 12, 2012 Student Traditional Artist

I agree, being in a bad mood makes it worse

I find I draw best when I have free time and I'm in a peaceful mood.

~RBlakeArt Jun 12, 2012 Student General Artist

completely agree, when I'm drawing in my free time I don't feel rushed or pressured and the drawings actually end up looking good, when I'm in a bad mood nothing turns our right, and it's always dark/weird stuff XD.

~kaylie-benner Jun 13, 2012 Student Traditional Artist

Yeah that worries me too though...

We're gonna have a lot of pressure in school...
But I've been dealing with art deadlines for years. I just hope that the deadlines don't make me lose passion for it.

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