londonxpress [2004-12-21 20:33:05 +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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VictoriaAsh [2004-11-26 17:54:05 +0000 UTC]

I would like to wish you a great weekend

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jamesf83 [2004-11-26 05:35:08 +0000 UTC]

I'm a member of I'm in your group and just wanted to stop by and say hi to you and hope you are having a great day all my best
Happy Thanksgiving if it applies
Jim

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Viika [2004-11-21 18:10:49 +0000 UTC]

have a safe week !

from your fellow cof member

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Haneen [2004-11-21 08:12:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav. & watch

<< Can't wait to see more of your art ^-^

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Darksun126 [2004-11-10 08:45:59 +0000 UTC]

Hey i hope you have an awesome week also

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devastated [2004-11-08 19:22:08 +0000 UTC]

A to you too! And have a nice week

Love Tool? Why not join us at ~ ToolFanClub ?

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deekay156 [2004-11-08 13:04:04 +0000 UTC]

to you and hoping you have a great week!

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DANito68 [2004-11-08 04:04:12 +0000 UTC]

i hope you have a great week dood

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TLDemeter [2004-11-07 00:30:20 +0000 UTC]

cute new ava, yondy?

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damorpheus [2004-11-06 13:59:52 +0000 UTC]

haven't heard from u in ages... hope all is ok for ya... !!

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ddreams [2004-11-03 13:58:42 +0000 UTC]

hi !! gla dyou liked my FLCL fan art !! thanks for the !

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darkex [2004-11-01 12:12:39 +0000 UTC]

thx for the fav man

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damorpheus [2004-10-16 15:47:03 +0000 UTC]

just popped by your page,

hoping your having an amazing weekend...

ps: great gallery !

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art-addiction [2004-10-15 11:39:32 +0000 UTC]

Happy Friday!

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slayryder [2004-10-13 02:41:54 +0000 UTC]

Peace starts with a smile

hope your week is filled with smiles

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Heidi-V-Art [2004-10-12 07:34:15 +0000 UTC]

I hope you have a wonderful week!
Take care!

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moonbeam13 [2004-10-10 01:58:12 +0000 UTC]

"Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity." ~Buddha

Have a wonderful week!

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moonbeam13 [2004-10-03 17:05:00 +0000 UTC]

"A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words."
Wishing you a great week!

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TLDemeter [2004-09-15 21:27:20 +0000 UTC]

y'know, you really are a 'Comment Whore'

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GossamerWings [2004-09-13 14:50:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the message. Very much needed and appreciated

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loveless-bh [2004-09-13 09:04:38 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much for the beautiful comment you leave me!!!

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dreamiskies [2004-09-13 00:41:36 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the message doll

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EgetsunaiSukiKoi [2004-09-12 23:00:30 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the thoughtful message

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cat-gurl-embi [2004-09-12 21:54:35 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the kind words ^___^

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acida [2004-09-12 21:13:40 +0000 UTC]

thnks a lot dear

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EgetsunaiSukiKoi [2004-09-12 16:08:49 +0000 UTC]

Lot of inspiration, happiness, joy, success bright vision and optimism today on Sunday



I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.

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FreakingMuse [2004-09-10 18:05:30 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much for your words

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londonxpress [2004-09-10 01:13:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your comment on my work!

Welcome to the site - I hope you enjoy your stay and get a chance to meet a bunch of great people -

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TLDemeter [2004-09-01 19:24:04 +0000 UTC]

:woot: You're here!! I love you

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Bloody-Marionette [2004-09-01 19:16:28 +0000 UTC]

Welcome to DA! ^.^ Beautiful avatars you've got going here.

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Jenma87 [2004-09-01 18:20:37 +0000 UTC]

hi , welcome to deviantART!!!

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