Heatheru [2010-06-02 17:24:32 +0000 UTC]

Hey! Come back!

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Heatheru [2004-12-24 07:11:06 +0000 UTC]

As the year draws toward a close, my mind returns to the events that have taken place. A few stand out among the blur: my graduation, my entrance into college, my first car accident, my first graphic design class—most significantly my struggles with the school’s laser printer—and absolutely the first time I met my first love, face to face. He is someone I met on this very art community through sheer, unpredictable chance; and I have loved him more sincerely than I ever thought was possible through online communication.

Thus, I wanted to go out and personally thank each of you for the impact you’ve made on my life this year. Each of your comments and deviations has left an impression on my heart that can never be repaid or forgotten. I hope that your holidays are full of festive cheer, good food, and great company!

Chai tea and Hugs
~ Heathery

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londonxpress [2004-12-20 23:57:00 +0000 UTC]

I hate leaving generic messages on user pages, but it’s a hard habit to break – and since I’m writing to so many people there really is no other way to go about it. Sorry if this all seems redundant, I’ll do my best to make this letter as warm and personal as possible.

The year is drawing to a close; so much has happened over the past twelve months in my life, and in some respects I’m still trying to make sense of it all! DeviantArt has played a major part in my life over the past year – it has shaped me as a person more than University ever has – and I have all of you to thank for that.

During high school my father handed me a leather bag – I didn’t know what the contents were. When I opened it up I found to my delight an old Pentax 35mm with an assortment of lenses. I was thrilled. I had never tried my hand at photography before but immediately went out to the nearest store, picked up some film and joined the school newspaper. A week later I got my first rolls of film back – all underexposed and ruined. I had failed miserably and put the camera away in my closet.

In early 2003 I took a trip to Quebec City for the Winter Carnival – and I took the camera with me. In April of that year a good friend from High School introduced me to DeviantArt. I submitted some of my photos from the trip (that were not underexposed – hurrah!) and a handful of pencil drawings of Totoro. It didn’t take long for me to become hooked and soon I was taking pictures again and learning from other photographers. That summer I bought my first digital camera, and I haven’t looked back since.

As of this moment I have been taking on small commercial jobs, doing commission work and creating a portfolio that I will take to local galleries in early 2005. I have started to sell prints both online and offline, and I have started to think of photography as a serious profession down the road. Perhaps it will be as a photojournalist, perhaps as a researcher – maybe simply as an artist trying to capture the beauty around me. In the course of just over a year photography has become my one true passion – I can’t put the camera down, and I can’t stop flipping through books, magazine articles, collections etc. It truly is addictive, and it changes the way I view the world around me.

I owe this tremendous change in my life to all of you. Since the very beginning you guys have been incredibly supportive, and incredibly inspirational. The amount of constructive feedback that I have received is overwhelming to say the very least. The other rich aspect of this community is the ability to see what others see – I have enjoyed viewing your work since joining – there have been some very moving / thought provoking / gorgeous imagery produced. This artistic community is a blessing for those starting out as an artist, or for those who simply want to share or observe work.

I don’t want this community experience to end anytime soon – I hope to remain an active member of the site and play as much of a part in your lives as you have played in mine. Sometimes I do get busy with school etc, but don’t ever feel that I’m ignoring you! Leave a message; kick me from time to time (even a slap to the face will do). I say this from time to time, but I’ll say it again here – if you ever want feedback on your work just let me know – I really don’t mind stopping by to comment / offer input! It is always nice to see what other people are using their imagination and creativity to produce.

Regardless of what your background is, I hope that you find the time over the next couple of weeks to relax and sneak away from the hectic pace of life - enjoy the company of family & friends! All the best to you in 2005

Cheers,
Evan

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maus [2004-06-17 21:02:10 +0000 UTC]

I love your gallery, i'll set you on my list

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michette [2004-04-14 07:56:01 +0000 UTC]

amazing amazing gallery!
keep up the good work!

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calyn [2004-03-25 22:37:03 +0000 UTC]

I love your gallery
lot's of emotions in them

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ink-brains2 [2004-02-24 09:27:08 +0000 UTC]

thank u tons for the visit by my gallery and the watch

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STIMUL4NT [2004-02-20 06:42:43 +0000 UTC]

Hi Wai thanx for the fav! Hope I can see you and chun soon, you gotta share her sometime hehe

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brokengrey [2004-02-20 03:44:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the devWatch, dude. I appreciate it.

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chun52 [2004-02-12 15:31:41 +0000 UTC]

I love you Waiwai *kisskiss* I'm very lucky too *kisskisssssssssssssss* Sweet mouse *kiss*

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ink-brains2 [2004-01-23 12:06:23 +0000 UTC]

nice gallery... keep it up!

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chun52 [2004-01-14 18:48:06 +0000 UTC]

I love you love you love you hehee LOVULOVULOVU

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tigertial8888 [2004-01-13 02:43:48 +0000 UTC]

i took a peek at you gallery pretty impressive

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bluetiger47 [2004-01-12 08:41:53 +0000 UTC]

- I like ur photos

*dev watch

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Starship808 [2004-01-11 04:49:17 +0000 UTC]

Wow! You have some VERY beautiful Photos!!

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chun52 [2004-01-11 01:39:21 +0000 UTC]

I love you hehehe hEHEHEHEHEHE

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f0rTyLeGz [2004-01-09 19:11:31 +0000 UTC]

congratulations on a lovely gallery. Unique and personal. You have a lovely eye.

Please stop by my gallery, if you find some time
[link]

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foureyes [2004-01-08 12:28:27 +0000 UTC]

thankyou for the happy

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olino [2004-01-06 00:57:02 +0000 UTC]

Nice gallery!

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cro4ky [2004-01-05 09:42:17 +0000 UTC]

Oops i forgot: I already did.

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cro4ky [2004-01-05 09:40:20 +0000 UTC]

Thx 4 adding my to your devwatch. Will add you too.

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peitxon [2004-01-05 09:39:34 +0000 UTC]

Hi thks for your kind words and adding me to your devwatch list!

oh and for de fav too! stone boat to your favourites

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slvrmntzn [2004-01-05 08:42:58 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for the watch and for the fav for gee wizzikens

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Zlatty [2004-01-05 07:32:39 +0000 UTC]

Keep up the great work !

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Zlatty [2004-01-04 08:19:10 +0000 UTC]

You have some nice stuff here ... keep up the good work !

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xta [2004-01-03 23:15:39 +0000 UTC]

hey your work is absolutely stunning

wish i couldve been at the places you shot

have a great 04

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strangledbyart [2004-01-03 20:16:03 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the devwatch

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londonxpress [2004-01-03 16:34:42 +0000 UTC]

Happy new year!

Thank you for your recent support - much appreciated!

Hope all is well, take care!
evan

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indefinitely [2004-01-03 08:19:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for all the comments and the - and congratulations for being featured in Twenty! Good work, keep it up & take care

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taintedeternity [2004-01-03 01:04:52 +0000 UTC]

congrats on your feature :strangledbyart knows what he's talking about... great gallery

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avotius [2004-01-02 16:02:34 +0000 UTC]

congrats on twenty

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Jomina [2004-01-02 09:51:01 +0000 UTC]

I was led here through TWENTY and definately like your work, so im tossing a devwatch your way

Keep up the great job and thanks for putting it up for us to gawk at.

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boomslice [2004-01-02 05:48:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks again!

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chun52 [2004-01-01 10:14:27 +0000 UTC]

Happy New Year my Love ;P *kissssss* see U in bed HAHA (to watch DVD la ;P)

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roperior [2004-01-01 07:58:23 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the +fav man!

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nievah [2004-01-01 07:40:31 +0000 UTC]

Hey! Great gallery!

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roperior [2004-01-01 07:40:18 +0000 UTC]

SINGAPORE!! i'm a singaporean too, and i like photography too +watch

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roperior [2004-01-01 07:38:35 +0000 UTC]

hey heyyyy can i know which country are u frm?

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garrit [2003-12-31 12:41:00 +0000 UTC]

Happy New Year! Big thanks for watching me!

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chun52 [2003-12-31 09:50:45 +0000 UTC]

hehe I Love you *kiss*

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gianthead [2003-12-28 00:47:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for adding me to your friends list too.

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gianthead [2003-12-28 00:42:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav!! From you, it means a lot!

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Goldbaerin [2003-12-27 18:59:50 +0000 UTC]

Welcome to my friend-List... and I wish you a happy new year.

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Goldbaerin [2003-12-27 17:55:47 +0000 UTC]

You have a very nice gallerie with beautiful shots.

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boomslice [2003-12-25 17:11:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for the +fav.
Best christmas gift I've got so far.

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avotius [2003-12-23 15:10:27 +0000 UTC]

Be christmased and stuff

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chun52 [2003-12-16 17:12:37 +0000 UTC]

hehehe *rubs mouse*

~AhWai
Kam Wai
is a General Digital Photographer
is Male
is a deviant since Nov 10, 2003, 11:24 AM
has 300 pageviews

I love you

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bendystraw [2003-12-12 07:52:04 +0000 UTC]

Uh oh!

*SPLAT!* You've been hit by a snowball!! This is the beginning of the 2003 - 2004 deviantart snowball fight!!! Choose three of your friends.... and hit them with some snowballs!! (to do that, just copy paste this message to their account) The only rule is, you can't hit me back!! Bwah ha ha ha ha!!! Good luck, and try not to get hit!!

This fight started by ~nakira on December 5th

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