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I'm Debbie. Call me what you want. Im a university student taking animation, though thinking I might change to illustration.
Heres some facts about me:
---> I used to play electric guitar.
---> I'm a photoshop queen.
---> I LOVE rabbits.
---> I Once spat cake at somebody.
---> My friend convinced me it was a good idea to go clubbing in my underwear.
---> My hair is now red. Because I'm awesome.
---> I'm too good for you.
---> I'm vain. But you wish you were too =P
---> I'm an Anime perv.
---> I'm Poop Girl.
---> I have a tree named Jeff.

Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Between your thighs.
  • deviantWEAR sizing preference: Size 8?
  • Print preference: BIG AND BADASS.
  • Interests: Drawing, Photoshop, Partying, Chillin, Pokemon, Music.
  • Favourite movie: Finding Nemo
  • Favourite band or musician: Nickelback
  • Favourite genre of music: Mainly rock, but i like a mix.
  • Favourite artist: Wassily Kandinsky
  • Favourite poet or writer: Phillip Pullman
  • Favourite photographer: Samme Hancock :)
  • Favourite style of art: Abstract, Cubism, Anime/Manga.
  • Operating System: Uhh windows?
  • MP3 player of choice: Ipod Shuffle
  • Shell of choice: CHOCOLATE SHELLS!
  • Wallpaper of choice: Ones i make myself.
  • Skin of choice: Who makes these questions?
  • Favourite game: Pokemon. Though the Sims is catching up.
  • Favourite gaming platform: PC or DS
  • Favourite cartoon character: Pikachu
  • Personal Quote: Baav.
  • Tools of the Trade: What the??

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~Necrofuckup Nov 5, 2009, 5:31:17 PM
Learning from a book is a good start, but learning from an anime book, is not. These links however are vitally important to improving. But I would first suggest burning the anime book, then buying a basic anatomy book and actually drawing what it tells you to draw. Yes this sounds harsh I know, but I say all this because I care.
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I'm awesome.
Awe me.
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~DeLennard Nov 5, 2009, 5:55:42 PM
Uh yeah because you care...thanks Matt. Lol.
I don't quite know what to say to that really... Jason only gave me the book because I like anime and drawing them is fun?
However, thankyou for your advice and I'll look into another book.
:heart:
xxx

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Close Your Eyes. Sometimes It Helps.
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~Necrofuckup Nov 6, 2009, 2:57:49 AM
I know I could have worded that a million times better, and I'm sorry if it sounded condescending.
But considering the course we're on, and the fact that we'll be finishing uni in only about a year and a half, we all need to be a lot better. That's my main concern. I have actually given these links (and more) to others because they really helped me.

To be honest, I do have a bit of bias regarding anime. I like anime, I watch it a lot and have been since I was young. I used to attempt to draw it when I was a teenager, and it was awful. The reason is because I did not have the skills in the fundamental principles of art, Construction/Anatomy, Line of Action, Fluid Poses, Clear Silhouettes, Perspective, Appeal/style.

Of course, you can draw anime as much as you like, and I must sound like a condescending douche, but I wouldn't go to all this trouble for someone I don't know.

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I'm awesome.
Awe me.
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~DeLennard Nov 6, 2009, 4:33:49 AM
Thats alright, I was tired when I read this and took it overly badly :P
I can see your viewpoint, I know they hate Manga and I only draw them for fun, I'd never use them in my uni work. Sorry I didnt know you posted links until I looked on my page, I know you mean well though, so thanks.
:heart:
xxx

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Close Your Eyes. Sometimes It Helps.
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~Necrofuckup Nov 7, 2009, 7:01:07 AM
You will read them, right? I know I keep nagging like a sitcom wife from the 50's, but they're invaluable, and they don't take that long to read.

Drawing for fun is fine, anyone can draw whatever they want. But when we leave here, drawing anime will very rarely get you anywhere. Solid fundamtental art skills will get you everywhere in all creative ventures, even if you end up in a job where it's just doing opening movie credits or the kind of stuff we just did for the 50 words project.

Again, it's all down to the longterm. I am all about the longterm. I've seen a number of my friends finish uni and end up working in pubs or supermarkets, completely unrelated to their course, with no real job in sight. I don't want that to happen to anyone.

With art we can at least make up a portfolio and work in multiple avenues. Drawing only anime will pigeonhole you and prove to future employers that you are not able to adapt to multiple styles.
Jean-Pierre Kellams said "...have a portfolio that shows varied influences and range"
This is what employers want in an artist, no matter what kind of artist you are.

So please, read the links ASAP, put down the anime and practice what the links teach. And I'm sorry that I am unable to be nicer about this. We'll be thrid years sooner than everyone thinks.

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I'm awesome.
Awe me.
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~chouk57 Oct 16, 2009, 8:53:49 AM
thanxxx for the :+fav:

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Silence is to noise that the water is to fire. So if you don't wanna burn you ... Shut the f**k up ! mdr ... "Nous ç nous" quote.

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Naruto underworld's website : [link]
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~DeLennard Oct 16, 2009, 12:02:45 PM
Hey no problemo :3
:heart:
xxx

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Close Your Eyes. Sometimes It Helps.
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