anlis [2005-03-22 13:44:23 +0000 UTC]

thank you for your nice words Matt

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londonxpress [2005-02-24 02:47:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for your continued support Matt

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londonxpress [2004-12-21 02:39:04 +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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b0x0rz [2004-11-07 19:21:07 +0000 UTC]

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untrendy [2004-10-01 19:44:09 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the

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visualriddle [2004-09-15 23:30:57 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the comment!

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londonxpress [2004-09-13 18:31:53 +0000 UTC]

Hey!

I'm glad you pointed out the candid feeling to those two photos - that is exactly what I was hoping for. Keeps the photos interesting, and it puts the viewer into the scene - if that makes sense

Thanks again,
Evan

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augustmobius [2004-08-12 05:05:38 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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pwbk [2004-08-09 06:50:10 +0000 UTC]

Status: deviantART Subscriber
Deviations: 100
Deviation Comments: 155
Deviant Comments: 81
Deviant Comments Received: 69
News Comments: 3
Forum Posts: 25
Journal Entries: 18
Shouts: 2
Favourites: 38

yay 100!

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pwbk [2004-07-26 21:47:00 +0000 UTC]

is a General Digital Photographer
is Male
is a deviant since Apr 15, 2003, 3:41 AM
is subscribed until Mar 25, 2005, 12:20 AM
has 800 pageviews
is located in Canada
is online
is currently
is an ICQ user; 29294302
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I love catching these for myself. Has anyone lese noticed dA's lack of response today?

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teca [2004-07-20 01:21:18 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much for adding last drink to your favorites!! You´re lovely!

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buriedelectric [2004-07-05 04:21:04 +0000 UTC]

Lookin forward to being in this group with ya. Can't wait to see your stuff.

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RearViewWindow [2004-07-05 01:02:29 +0000 UTC]

is a General Digital Photographer
is Male
is a deviant since Apr 15, 2003, 3:41 AM
is subscribed until Mar 25, 2005, 12:20 AM
has 700 pageviews
is located in Canada
is idle
is currently
is an ICQ user; 29294302
is an AIM user; btwpwbk
is an MSN Messenger user; pwbk@hotmail.com

I had to catch this.

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Waffel- [2004-07-03 08:50:05 +0000 UTC]

Heya, looking forward to work with you

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serpentinekiss [2004-06-22 08:17:52 +0000 UTC]

thanks for adding me! glad you like my stuff!

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andy261 [2004-06-14 23:37:02 +0000 UTC]

hey thanks for the awesome comment and

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karcarah [2004-06-12 21:03:44 +0000 UTC]

thanx a lot for me!!

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untrendy [2004-06-09 00:41:39 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the comment

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andy261 [2004-06-08 22:54:51 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the comment and .

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untrendy [2004-06-01 04:18:41 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the

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caramelPoet [2004-05-26 01:13:34 +0000 UTC]

What IS the job, by the way, that is so boring? What do you do?

_I_ should be so bored, in a job, right now. *grin*

Heather, sending people.

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foureyes [2004-05-20 03:26:19 +0000 UTC]

thank you


bernie

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myndbyndr [2004-05-19 12:56:03 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much for the devwatch!

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Doncamiel [2004-04-28 22:50:37 +0000 UTC]

Hi! I'm a new group memb. I've been looking through your gallery, I LOVE the way you use the light in your pictures!

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jmtakai [2004-04-28 05:04:04 +0000 UTC]

Just stopped by to say hey! Looking forward to seeing your new works; you really have an eye for catching the image of the moment.

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andy261 [2004-04-28 00:59:51 +0000 UTC]

hey, i'm in ur group! took a look at ur gallery, got some nice stuff there

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atheisto [2004-04-27 22:44:40 +0000 UTC]

hi there im in a group with you!!
yay!!!
i have to say that you are one hell of a street photographer great job on catching those shots ( i really like!!!)
ill be seeing ya

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mindshared [2004-04-25 18:45:35 +0000 UTC]

Matt? Mind if I do this? And let your pal know, if you would.

I stand in bright sun. I don't deal in darkness and misperception. To that end...

New idea:

As I have been banned on my ! heatherlovatt account--want to know why, just ask me, right? Come out of the damn dark people--I am changing my methodology, here on dA.

I will use !heatherlovatt as a devWatcher's site. If you are interested in dealing with me, on any level, be it for collaborations, my comments on your webs, mindshareds, conversations, in general or..well WHATEVER...

DevWatch !heatherlovatt and send me your email address, okay? I have no plans to post on that web, so this isn't about YOU looking at me; it's about ME looking at you, and helping you get eyeballs--as has always been my intent, whether you understand that point, or not.

I was willing to stand up and to put a face..on who I am. Can I say the same for most people on this web? I wonder. Hmm..no matter. Water under the bridge. My purpose is to get MY face slapped..

So you don't have to. *grin*

And if you are CURRENTLY devWatching that site and are concerned about being connected with me, please undevWatch me now. I can appreciate everyone's point of view on this. Some people tend to be scared of the big bad authorities, come to take their toys away. Just like real life. Get used to it. And I will think no less of you and your art, understood? Life is filled..with politics. You either put up or shut up; that's how life works.

It's bad enough, I spent two weeks being frustrated by the poorly handled downtimes and problems on this web, someone decided I should be banned--again, get your head out of the sand, and ask, DON'T assume.

Therefore. If I cannot count on dA to allow me access to come and go as I wish, promoting artists and collaborations and ideas--for dA's benefit, for YOUR benefit (which is the ironic point here)--I will limit my use of some of its mechanisms. Notes, in particular. So DO not reply to this ~ mindshared account. I will delete all messages received here, unread.

So, if I still have your attention, please send me email, if you want feedback from me; some of you I was just getting started with, some of you know me and my purpose well. And you know, in the main, my purpose is getting you eyeballs. Dig?

Thank you.

Heather Lovatt
heatherlovatt@yahoo.ca
Bluepotato homeBase, currently: [link]

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karcarah [2004-04-25 12:54:20 +0000 UTC]

thanx for

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hollyhox [2004-04-10 23:48:32 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the watch!

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heatherlovatt [2004-04-10 19:41:15 +0000 UTC]

Okay, the ideaphone is ringing:

Take a look at this combination cover/image/poem.

An idea to replace the dreaded dead people dA gravemarkers for prose/poems.

Heather, go here: [link]

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By the by, did I mention?...

~heatherlovatt

I am looking for serious collaborators. Interested in collaborating on an image/poem or an image/story or a song/lyric? Or..something else?

Looking to get paid? Or not--your choice. I'm interested in getting paid, but we can play it either way if you're just an enthused or casual or hobbyist artist about it. No worries.

Please let me know, okay? And I am interested in organizing/promoting artists too. Ask me about that too, if you wish. I am into creating a good place to work for myself, or anyone willing to buy-in to this idea. No handleholding, let's just DO it, okay?

Thanks.

Heather
~heatherlovatt

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augustmobius [2004-04-05 22:40:37 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much for the comment and fav, I appreciate it.

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lexidh [2004-03-13 13:02:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav

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SAYsomething [2004-03-11 02:07:35 +0000 UTC]

yer kidding? I just picked that for this. Heh.

H, hadn't seen your web yet. Heh.

great minds or summat, huh?

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superballer2002 [2004-03-07 12:01:45 +0000 UTC]

hahaha thanks for the dancing emoticons! you win the cool guy of the week award!

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augustmobius [2004-03-07 09:30:58 +0000 UTC]

hahahaha....best map ever supporter!

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minniewinnie [2004-02-25 20:33:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the compliments!really appreciated!!!!
your art is cool!

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londonxpress [2004-02-24 12:49:43 +0000 UTC]

Hello again!

Another thank you for the favourites addition - glad you found the time to view my latest submission - means a lot to me!


evan

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minniewinnie [2004-02-24 08:01:38 +0000 UTC]

HI!Nice to meet you!your gallery is really greaaat!lots of compliments!

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karcarah [2004-02-24 03:44:21 +0000 UTC]

thnx for visit my gallery! i´m glad if u like my works! and , finnallly , thx for fav+ on VTR!

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itsjustluck [2004-02-23 22:27:57 +0000 UTC]

Hey we're in the same work group . I'm going to take a lok around your gallery now.

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londonxpress [2004-02-21 17:43:40 +0000 UTC]

Hello!

Many thanks for the devwatch - I'm glad you stopped by to check out my gallery - your support is much appreciated!

I will have to come back and check out yours. School is busy right now so If I don't stop by soon give me a friendly kick

Take care,
evan

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augustmobius [2004-02-13 09:18:43 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much for the comment and favorite, I appreciate it. you might be suprised to know that I used to shoot a lot of nature shots. I probably have several hundred photos sitting around of trees and grass and whatever I found interesting that day.

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loqii [2004-02-08 20:13:19 +0000 UTC]

w0o0o0o!!

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pwbk [2004-02-06 22:49:10 +0000 UTC]

Heh. Looking to unload. I have some money, but I unfortunately have to save it for rent for when I move into my new apartment next year. Otherwise, I'd probably gladly accept.

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ebineesey [2004-02-05 11:10:13 +0000 UTC]

I'll sell you my camera + remote... how much you got?

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