londonxpress [2004-12-20 22:30:08 +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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AddyRedragon [2004-11-23 18:36:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank u for the dev watch, much appreciated

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mmarti [2004-09-19 21:42:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the +fav! ...pretty cool penguin factory btw. I like the dark lighting..

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renaisancexx [2004-08-23 01:52:04 +0000 UTC]

hey bro thanx for the stop by and favs...

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Madskizophrenik [2004-07-11 05:09:42 +0000 UTC]

I really want to thank you for the fav on Graphic Expanssion, thank you so much bro!!!!

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Madskizophrenik [2004-07-01 10:11:24 +0000 UTC]

Wow, you have some skills with the 3d software, well done, you also have a killer gallery I must say, im impressed!!! Hey if you have time go check mine out, its open to the ones that are interested!!!!

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venomx [2004-06-05 07:41:12 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the dude

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esotericsean [2004-04-30 04:09:00 +0000 UTC]

hey, i can read your avatar now (i'm taking japanese in college)

manchyaa!

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silveryn [2004-04-24 08:43:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the

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vaguelyweird [2004-03-23 07:15:32 +0000 UTC]

I :: DDR and GunBound.

Anyway, thanks for that comment on my journal.
I probably just need to comment people's work more... But I wonder how much awesome work out there goes unnoticed because the artists are busy like me...?

Peace,
Chie

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celebmir [2004-02-14 18:12:59 +0000 UTC]

I think I just noticed that I'm in your watchlist... terribly sorry... hehe... -_-;; Well, you're on mine now... so... uhm... yeah... Awesome work, btw :] love the simplicity and the overall clarity.

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nalhcal [2003-10-08 02:19:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment on the Supra, I appreciate it.

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jorgesarcos [2003-10-04 15:44:01 +0000 UTC]

Dude.. thanx a lot for the Fav! i apreciate it!

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poomtang [2003-10-03 16:35:57 +0000 UTC]

Cheers for the fav man, much appreciated

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mevvem [2003-10-02 09:00:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for waching me!

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perfekt-defekt [2003-09-08 21:08:13 +0000 UTC]

Hey, thanks for another fav! much appreciated.

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zero-7 [2003-09-08 11:46:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your comment

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renaisancexx [2003-09-04 16:14:53 +0000 UTC]

sup foolio, hows Davis treatin yah?

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redtailk3 [2003-09-03 23:55:54 +0000 UTC]

Dude I ment to add you forver ago, sorry. Bad founder, bad bad founder *smacks self* Owww that hurt *walks away rubbing cheek* You can pick which one.

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perfekt-defekt [2003-08-31 06:33:30 +0000 UTC]

thnaks for the fav, interesting work here...

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dreamr [2003-08-29 17:42:31 +0000 UTC]

woah just saw that u added me to ur devwatch, thx a bunch! i noticed ur into 3d work, i have to say its very impressive keep it up

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rainsymphony [2003-08-19 15:33:39 +0000 UTC]

You are scaring me. I am also a native spanish speker...in fact...Spanish is my first language and I speak more spanish than english at home, and I love reading in spanish ...I just think teachers make a subject seem a lot harder than it really is. adriana? oh my poor name, it has been altered in so many ways..like adrianna, adrienne, adrian, adrien, even audrey...haha. I like adrian. It sounds mythological

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dgangj [2003-08-19 10:28:29 +0000 UTC]

hey thx a lot for ur comment

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esotericsean [2003-08-18 07:05:46 +0000 UTC]

wow, um.. thanks! listen up everyone. this guy is awesome. i barely say hi to him in aim and he's ready to help me with anything, lol. really, thank you adrian. you're a good person.

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rainsymphony [2003-08-16 20:10:06 +0000 UTC]

Yea...its hell...I had two APs last year...this year I have three. English & Spanish Lit, & American Government-Macroeconomics. I'll let you know if I pass. Wish me luck thanks for the comment

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bonnita [2003-08-16 14:26:33 +0000 UTC]

ty muchly for the dev watch i will def have a good look when i get the chance tom

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alvarius [2003-08-16 11:17:51 +0000 UTC]

hey, the reason you couldent view my fish, is that in Dav3 you have to press the download button, then it opens in a new window....try it... [link] and yes damed Dav3

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alvarius [2003-08-16 10:32:29 +0000 UTC]

Yo, San Diego is cool, i have some family up in Encenitas (close to Carlsbad) i love that place

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rainsymphony [2003-08-15 21:00:07 +0000 UTC]

ure watching me.... hello person

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ambicubus [2003-08-14 20:00:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your on light and magic

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jessiquita [2003-08-14 16:27:16 +0000 UTC]

Hello!

Thanks for the comments on my photo, Leaf on the Cement. Everyone likes that one. However it was just an accidental photo. I took it while trying to kill off the film for class. I needed to print other things. And got that shot.

I like it. It was totally unplanned. I said "hey look a leaf" and took a picture.

So.. CA? But where do you go to school? I'm in NorCal.

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arterie [2003-08-14 14:54:57 +0000 UTC]

Hi!,...thanks for the nice comment

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direhaggis [2003-08-13 00:00:26 +0000 UTC]

I love the encouragement and intelligent comments you leave, thank you I'm really glad the weird distortion/clarity contrast came off alright in 'Bonsai Puddle'.

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ivyc [2003-08-12 03:06:54 +0000 UTC]

You've been struck by the random deviant feature on the new DAv3!!!

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ohitsmejulia [2003-08-12 01:24:43 +0000 UTC]

actually you made my day. thank you for your wonderful sweet comment, it meant a lot to me.

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ajpennypacker [2003-08-01 02:48:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment on the remote controll man. i will try your advice when i get home.
You have some nice stuff here, i like the artists blood.
keep it up man

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sckamb [2003-07-29 19:10:50 +0000 UTC]

hi,

thanks so much for your comments!!! its very appreciated!!

andrea

ps: i think u didn't need to life in germany - california is great too!!?!

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studio713 [2003-07-28 17:58:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the suggestions on Ocean Shark

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direhaggis [2003-07-28 08:54:55 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks re: "Kingdom" I'm genuinely glad that you liked the way the foreground turned out. I'd wondered how light to make the trees. I finally figured that a little bit of contrast let you know where you were in relation to the structure.

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studio713 [2003-07-28 07:40:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the of Mother Nature. I really appreciate it

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direhaggis [2003-07-22 19:13:49 +0000 UTC]

I deeply appreciate your fav'ing "Tungsten Falls 01", moreso that you'd like to buy a print. Thank you.

By the way, your featured deviation is bizarre in a very good way. I'm going to go comment on it...

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studio713 [2003-07-20 17:13:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the comment on my Kitchen render. I really appreciate. You have a kool gallery, keep up the good work.

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dgangj [2003-07-08 12:20:37 +0000 UTC]

hey! thx for devwatching me

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ambicubus [2003-06-24 00:15:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for commenting on kodachrome kitchen

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