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Date: 2008-04-22 09:44 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2008-04-22 09:46 pm (UTC)A while ago someone posted on fandom secrets that they hope you do not break into their fandoms. I regret to admit that I now feel the same.
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Date: 2008-04-22 10:22 pm (UTC)My honest comment to you, regarding your work, is this: It took a while for your art style to grow on me, but it has quite a lot. I don't agree with your visual representation/interpretation of the Dethklok characters in some ways, but your style reminded me vaguely of Aeon Flux when I first saw it (God knows why, and that isn't an insult), so I kept looking and I do like that it's a style that is distinct without being derivative of, say, Japanese manga. That is, I enjoy looking at it, even when I'm not agreeing with it. Which is unusual for me. Although I admit that I also like your women more than your men, most of the time, and for some reason sometimes when you draw the Metalocalypse characters as women, I recognize more of their personality-from-the-show in them than when you draw them regularly. I have no idea why that is.
While I can see where people are coming from when they say that your stuff is often repetitive, I applaud your ability to be consistent. Most amateur artists/fanartists aren't, myself included. Because we know what your Skwisgaar looks like, we instantly recognize him in a picture - no matter what position or part of him the picture is of. That kind of consistency takes discipline - and requires drawing a character over and over again. Which is pretty repetitive, and why so few artists accomplish it.
Personally and non-fanart related, I have enjoyed exchanges with you and I think you're a clever and interesting girl. There's a lot I think I'd like to know about you.
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Date: 2008-04-22 10:30 pm (UTC)I've been blown away by all of your art, your Dethklok stuff and your original characters. I've been a myth and legends fan for a long time and those beings are just amazing to me.
I also find you are an amazing person. Yeah, you have made mistakes with some people, but you aren't the only one at fault. Each side has to take responsibility for her or his own actions.
I am proud to say I know you. I hope you consider me a friend as much as I consider you a friend. And I hope one day to meet you in person.
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Date: 2008-04-22 10:43 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-04-22 11:04 pm (UTC)That being said, there is NOTHING so horrendous about your art that justifies the way those people treated you. They were petty. They were jealous. And they just could not stand it that you took it so well and had a sense of humor about it. Dear, you have done NOTHING to "ruin the fandom," and you should not have to apologize for it. Fandom isn't ruined by pictures of guys with big cocks, it's ruined by wankers. I applaud you for how well you've handled the whole situation.
And in non-fandom related issues, I don't know you very well, but from what I do, you seem like a very talented, kind, and interesting person. I hope someday I can get to know you better.
Also, your Chicklok stuff owns my soul. That is all.
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Date: 2008-04-22 11:12 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2008-04-22 11:21 pm (UTC)Your art is gorgeous. I love the fluidity of the lines, and the way you capture emotion. I saw that picture you did of Skwisgaar playing guitar with his headphones on, and I adored it. It seemed so peaceful. I keep hoping you'll illustrate something of mine, but I'm too shy to ask, because I know how hard it is to create art. But if you ever get the urge, I'll be honoured. ::Hugs.::
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Date: 2008-04-22 11:33 pm (UTC)I like your style, and I like that it is distinct. I've never seen anyone else draw characters the way you do. Especially on Y!Gallery, where 80% of the submissions are cute-sy anime, overandoeverandoverandover.
As to the rest of these comments, I find it odd that people would complain.
[sarcasm] Gee, all your art is done in your style? ::GASP:: What a concept! You should totally be drawing in other people's styles! [/end sarcasm]
Oh, yeah. And pick Una's mate, dammit XP
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Date: 2008-04-23 01:05 am (UTC)First of all, I would like to say that I've never had anything against you personally. I've never said anything negatively about you. I mean, unless you count that dA comment I said about that one drawing seeming a little bit like fishing for compliments, but I honestly never meant anything malicious by it; I was just stating my opinion. I would never judge someone I didn't know on a personal level, because, for all I know, you could be the sweetest person ever. You could also be the worst person ever, but my point is, I don't know you, so I'm not going to say anything either way.
Of course, I'm not really the hugest fan of your art. I'm sure you know that. But I will say that there are a few pictures of the SNB boys that I do have favourited on dA, because I do really like them. I've never said anything about your art that was just mindless flaming. In my opinion, your dicks are pretty out of proportion. And there's something funny about the way you draw hands, also, that I think you might need to work on, and you also do seem to draw every one of your guys pretty much exactly the same. Is any of that flaming? If it is, I guess I just have a different opinion on what constitutes flaming... However, I have never once said that you didn't have a definite style or that you had no talent. Because you definitely do have talent. And I think if you maybe got over trying to please everyone else with your fanart and just thought about what you, personally, would like, you could maybe be really fantastic.
There is something I do disagree with, though. I don't know if you're aware of the way your (I'm tempted to say lackeys, but that would constitute you having recruited them, and I don't think you did), I will say, personal army of fans treat people, but if you are... I'm extremely disappointed that you allow them to behave that way in your name. The fact that it seems like you allow them to go around smearing lies and trying to ruin people's friendships in the name of your art is pretty hard for me to accept. However, I'm going to err on your side and assume that you didn't know that they would stoop to such a level. Just saying.
I know I'm probably going to get attacked for this comment, and people are going to say that I'm just trying to cause drama, but I'm not. If I was, I would make this comment anonymous and hide behind the cowardice of anonymity. As it were, I respect you as a fellow human being too much to make petty comments at you in hiding. I take responsibility for my actions, which is a lot more than a lot of people who've made claims against me can say.
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Date: 2008-04-23 01:09 am (UTC)Anyway, I'm obviously a fan of your works,(why the hell else would I be watching your journal? Haha..) but what I like about you more is your open mindedness toward critique and criticism. It says a lot about the artist if they're willing to hear negative opinions about their work, and even more when they keep said opinions in mind when trying to improve. I can identify when people say that your work has a repetitive nature, since I've struggled with the same issues in my drawings, and it makes me happy to see you attempt to change that.
Admittedly, I could care less for cartoon erotica, but all your other compositions are always a treat to see. You make such confident lines when you draw. I bet you'd do really well with a brush.
Nnnyeah. That's about all I got.
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Date: 2008-04-23 02:57 am (UTC)I have always liked your art. I think sometimes the proportions are a little wonky (i.e. the feet sometimes seem too large), but I figure that your artistic interpretation is a work in progress, so I don't care. I really, really like your DethGrrls, and I wish you'd draw Pickles more! Sometimes I think Skwiss' nose gets a little out-of-control (hee), but since I am so in awe of anyone who can create what you do, it doesn't matter. I would love it if you drew more casual moments. Oh, and sometimes Toki is too cutesy, but that's a common theme in Dethklok art, it seems.
About The Situation With A Friend of Mine: it's obviously none of my business, and I'm not going to judge you OR her over it, but I do hope everyone has learned from the experience. It sucks to be the hurtee OR the hurter.
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Date: 2008-04-23 04:38 am (UTC)I'm one of your many watchers from dA, and I'm usually too paranoid to respond to some of your entries, but now I have a good chance to say, that, you really inspire me.
You're one of the few artists out there that really inspire me to pick up a pencil and dish out my own works. I have a long road to travel down when it comes to art, and I usually like to refer to some of your drawings to help me out(mainly for hands).
I'm sure there's quite a few people out there that don't like your works, but I'm one of the people that do. You have your own distinctive style, and amazing linework I can recognize anywhere. I really hope you can continue doing what you do best. I always feel awesome when I check my messages and there's a new deviation from you.
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Date: 2008-04-23 07:19 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2008-04-23 07:59 am (UTC)but i would like to say that i really respect you for putting up with the stuff that you have and continued to put your work out there. i don't know you very well but it seems that you have not let all the drama or whatever get to you. some people are gonna apologize for the things that they've said and some aren't (and those apologies shouldn't be questioned it's between you and them) and it's important not to get wrapped up in the bitter feelings, and it looks like you haven't done that. sure your art had to grow on me but now i enjoy being able to see what you put out there and you are very talented. so keep doing what you do!
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Date: 2008-04-23 08:18 am (UTC)I'd just like to say I love the hell out of your art. Despite the gigantic penis's (penii?). Well, actually I love those, too. But still. Keep up the good work! <3 <3 >:3
Bleh! I don't like being anonymous. :/ So, I'm not. :D
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Date: 2008-04-23 03:37 pm (UTC)But you yourself are not being bitey, and your awareness that you need to improve, as well as that not everyone loves your art, is something to be commended. It shows that you've got ALOT more brains and maturity than to fall into the trap of becoming the Metalocalypse fandom's Snapesnogger :D
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Date: 2008-04-23 07:54 pm (UTC)I love your style! It is very original. Yes, I am one of those (apparently) lame anime fanatics that loves all anime style art, but before that, I was all about American comic book style. Your style is just so YOU. That's not something many artists can boast these days (not even me T__T).
I don't think that being repetitive is bad (cause honestly, I know from experience that it is VERY difficult). I don't think your ruining any fandom (because fandoms exist for the reason of expressing your unique love of characters and such). People are entitled to their opinions, but honestly, sometimes I think they take the fandoms just a tad bit too seriously. When I get a nasty or silly comment on some fan art I've done, I usually just chuckle about it (cause they get sooo worked up about the silliest stuff!), and move on with my day.
Let's see...can I offer any constructive crit? Hmmm...only thing I can think of is making your females a little softer. You draw absolutely *amazing* muscle tone *is jealous*, but sometimes the women end up looking just slightly masculine. (Though your Chicklok art ROCKS MY WORLD!!! so, no complaints there) Truthfully, though, I love all of your art just fine the way it is! <3
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