Afrida-Tanzim In reply to JohnPaulHunter [2014-07-31 13:25:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, it really means a lot. 
Still have a long way to go..

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JohnPaulHunter In reply to Afrida-Tanzim [2014-08-02 05:00:24 +0000 UTC]

Your stuff framed would probably sell online very well (etsy cafepress etc) or even locally in cafes/pubs if there's an art scene worth pursuing. Maybe find a 6 panel window and use it to frame 6 identical sized satire/story pieces like you do so well? Using found objects helps, but your work is solid and would transfer well to signed prints and products.

I would focus on fine art and find the best statements you can.. bright smart and bold, and switch directions when you feel stale. Your work is intensely unique so dont lose confidence, ever

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Afrida-Tanzim In reply to JohnPaulHunter [2014-08-02 07:16:38 +0000 UTC]

well, the problem is, I live in a rabbit hole with very limited opportunities, so, when it comes to local cafes, we don't have much of that, and pubs? not any of that. The worst part, I don't have an educational base on art, so that limits my opportunities more. Most importantly, I'm only 17, so I have a long way to go before I find the light at the end of the tunnel.
And I didn't understand the part about " transfer well to signed prints and products."

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JohnPaulHunter In reply to Afrida-Tanzim [2014-08-07 18:30:13 +0000 UTC]

Well at 17 I wasn't thinking much about an art career either, but living in the moment seemed to work (why some young people's work is so strong). The education does not matter as much as it used to, with the internet we can reach the world and learn more than we can imagine. I just think your art is phenomenal, I wish someday it gets the exposure it deserves.

"Products and signed prints" means getting inexpensive reproductions made of a few select pieces, then hand-sign and number them, makes them more rare and desirable. Also I think a few of your images would look amazing on t-shirts or coffee mugs (cafepress.com), they are so colorful and playful that they might be very popular. The social statements add another factor that people might really understand or get behind.

I wish you the best in luck and prosperity and hope opportunities open up for your work to be seen. I would love to see you succeed!

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Afrida-Tanzim In reply to JohnPaulHunter [2014-08-08 03:32:39 +0000 UTC]

Wow, honestly. I think joining DA was one of the wisest decisions I've ever made. Thanks for the support and the ideas :3 
I look forward to the success and opportunities :') 

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Afrida-Tanzim In reply to bear48 [2014-07-30 05:41:37 +0000 UTC]

You don't have to thank me for everything you know  
hehheh! Anyways, the portrait was amazing !

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bear48 In reply to Afrida-Tanzim [2014-07-30 19:31:21 +0000 UTC]

I like to go see who is looking at my work

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Afrida-Tanzim In reply to bear48 [2014-07-29 07:32:15 +0000 UTC]

your work is amazing, very inspiring

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bear48 In reply to Afrida-Tanzim [2014-07-29 18:11:04 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much

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Afrida-Tanzim In reply to bear48 [2014-07-29 07:30:06 +0000 UTC]

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