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Somsai ♂️ [14967067] [2010-09-12 17:29:07 +0000 UTC] (United States)

# Statistics

Favourites: 720; Deviations: 29; Watchers: 5

Watching: 89; Pageviews: 4215; Comments Made: 390; Friends: 89

# Interests

Favorite visual artist: Artgerm/Stanley Lau
Favorite games: Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete
Favorite gaming platform: Playstation
Other Interests: Anime, Manga, Cartoons, Art, Cosplay, and Health & Fitness

# Social Links

https://www.instagram.com/somsai.arts/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/somsai/
https://twitter.com/SomsaiArts

# Comments

Comments: 15

Justawaykitty [2016-04-06 06:14:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the fav! Β Β 

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spritemight [2016-01-04 04:44:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for the watch! It really makes my day! I hope you can find a lot of useful things in my galleries! Thanks again!

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Somsai In reply to spritemight [2016-01-04 20:18:18 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad it did. Your work will without a doubt help me improve mine. Do you have a job that is related to this profession?

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spritemight In reply to Somsai [2016-01-04 21:22:56 +0000 UTC]

Happy to hear that! Let me know if you want any info on any of the sketches.

To answer your question:

I used to do a lot of designs, 2D animations, and other concept art work for small iphone/android and independent gaming projects. I also worked as a VERY part-time tutor at the Academy of Art in my younger days. Mainly my contractual work lasted around 6-8 months per contract. They paid well, but I was always stuck looking for more work, and ended up working 1-2 other part-time jobs alongside my contract work. Some of them weren't even part-time, which became a problem down the road. (MAJOR BURN OUT...!)

As a result, I have a long history of retail and office management jobs under my belt as back-up, in case I can't find any art related jobs, or if I need funding for my own projects. Since I've moved to Oregon, I finally was able to get an office with my husband and some of his family, and we're treating it like an art studio. I'm finally ready to do my own thing!

Right now, I work for myself pretty much while working part-time at a donut shop! Imagine! All the donuts and art I can eat! Plus my co-workers are really awesome! I'm pretty happy! Reminds me a lot like 'Kiki's Delivery Service'.

Are you planning on getting into games or art as a profession?

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Somsai In reply to spritemight [2016-01-06 01:07:32 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, but then again I have no idea what I may get myself in to lol. So your story is very much appreciated.

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spritemight In reply to Somsai [2016-01-07 06:08:18 +0000 UTC]

Sure! I totally understand. I just want to make it clear, it's not like this for everyone. It's just the route I took was a little bit harder because I didn't come from an art driven family or Β an 'art-as-a-business' type society. Art in general can really be a pain if you don't take it seriously. Also, you need to consider that you'll be mostly responsible for your own health benefits and taxes as a contractor. So, definitely something to consider.

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stuntedsanity [2014-02-22 21:37:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks forΒ watching me and for taking the time to comment!

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NarcissusTattoos [2014-01-08 18:17:18 +0000 UTC]

Join this group and fill out an application with me: hyperionconference.deviantart.…
Its a really good groupΒ  Tell any friends who might be interested too.

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ShadowMonstaSensei [2014-01-04 23:51:03 +0000 UTC]

WHAT IT DO SOMSAI!!!

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Somsai In reply to ShadowMonstaSensei [2014-01-05 06:10:37 +0000 UTC]

Yo! I've just been practicing and doing sketches here and there, but picking up computer languages on the side. What about you?

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ShadowMonstaSensei In reply to Somsai [2014-01-05 19:00:05 +0000 UTC]

so far, researching and going to play with some c programming. XD its going to be gerd yo!!

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Somsai In reply to ShadowMonstaSensei [2014-01-06 00:40:02 +0000 UTC]

Lol, I feel ya. I'm working on it as well.

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xiaoyizeng [2014-01-01 01:27:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank u for the watch!!!

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Somsai In reply to xiaoyizeng [2014-01-01 02:00:14 +0000 UTC]

Np! I see you're an art student. Where from?

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xiaoyizeng In reply to Somsai [2014-01-01 02:04:26 +0000 UTC]

USA~

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