almightypirate [2007-06-21 22:44:29 +0000 UTC]

Africa?

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londonxpress [2004-12-21 01:54:51 +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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distortedphunk [2004-08-31 03:01:43 +0000 UTC]

Sup yo, nice gallery you have here +fav!

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h-o-l-z [2004-06-12 11:03:28 +0000 UTC]

you have a very nice gallery!!

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-jezabel- [2004-03-06 00:56:06 +0000 UTC]

Glad to have such a great sibling!
You've got some beautiful stuff here, I hope to be seeing more soon.
-Jez

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ryu-industries [2004-02-29 07:36:11 +0000 UTC]

Hey, looking foreward to your eventual return to posting art man, I've missed your stuff! Heheh, hurry back now, y'hear?

(Yes I realize you've only been gone for like 2/3'ds of a month, but damnit that's far too long. )

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sashaisinsane [2004-02-17 22:06:48 +0000 UTC]

YOU HAVE BEEN GLOMPED! Spread the glomping love around! Pick 4 of yer buddehs and paste this message on their userpage!

*dingding* RULES:
1- You can't glomp the person who glomped you!
2- You can't glomp the same person! EVER AGAIN!!
3- You -MUST- glomp 4 people! If you don't you're a terrible person and I shall take your soul!!
4- This must be put on their userpage! Nowhere else!
5- You must actually like the person to glomp them!

Remember the person who glomped you loves you! So you must glomp a person you love as well!

This glomping was started by ~ demon-of-the-light SPREAD THE LUUUUV!!

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sashaisinsane [2004-01-28 00:07:34 +0000 UTC]

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w00t! getting close

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tesusu [2004-01-27 00:50:52 +0000 UTC]

baka baka baka baka baka~!!!!!!!!

>_>;; I like your bublegum picture...

BAKA~!!!!

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sashaisinsane [2004-01-24 00:36:15 +0000 UTC]

OMG! Your webcam is SO cute! Awww!!!

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electricblanket [2004-01-23 20:55:50 +0000 UTC]

hey hey
thanks for the favorites on "metal stitching"
<3 kristin

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onward [2004-01-23 05:12:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for your comment on Please, come back... .One of my favorite parts of the shot was the reflection in the glass as well

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JamesBardolph [2004-01-12 17:36:32 +0000 UTC]

It is I, my son.

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Guidance-Counseling [2004-01-12 15:09:27 +0000 UTC]

hi there

your new adopter is *hakfest

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iksela [2004-01-11 18:14:45 +0000 UTC]

Hey! Happy 2k4!
I wanted to thank you (a bit late) for the comments you have given me on The Tragic Path, and I'm glad you enjoyed most of it

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flowingthought [2004-01-11 10:13:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you much for your on The waiting VII . I'm flattered and very glad that you like my work.

Hope to see more of yours aswell.

Your comments are a gift to me

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qoi [2004-01-09 13:47:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for taking your time to apreciate my work, it means alot to me.

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londonxpress [2004-01-03 17:16:56 +0000 UTC]

George
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Thank you for your recent support on the 'wake' series - it was a pleasure to read your warm comments - thank you so much!!!

Hope all is well, all the best to you in the new year!

Take care,
evan

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androo138 [2004-01-02 17:11:37 +0000 UTC]

Thanks friend, I'm honoured.

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sashaisinsane [2004-01-01 22:54:56 +0000 UTC]

happy new year dr. G

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malakaiii [2004-01-01 03:28:27 +0000 UTC]

Happy New Years, George!!

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londonxpress [2003-12-31 14:02:21 +0000 UTC]

Hello!

Thank you for all of your recent support - it really means a lot to me!

I wish all the best for you, your family and friends in 2004 - take care!

evan

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ryu-industries [2003-12-30 07:29:40 +0000 UTC]

Ah man, I know I'm usually really slow about getting back to people so sorry about this, but thanks a billion for the fav. I love getting feedback so this means quite a lot to me.

Happy new year dude.

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pamelaski [2003-12-26 05:35:26 +0000 UTC]

And thanks for the +devwatch too!

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pamelaski [2003-12-26 05:00:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the of "Orange Christmas". Merry Christmas!

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onward [2003-12-24 21:42:44 +0000 UTC]

Merry Christmas!! I hope you have an awesome day!


And by the way!

is a Deviant of Many Talents
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Congrats on the 600 pageviews!

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electricblanket [2003-12-18 01:13:16 +0000 UTC]

thank you again for all of the comments you've put my way ^_^
<3 kristin

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-creaminal- [2003-12-16 11:08:01 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the comment george

donna

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StudioKuruma [2003-12-14 21:42:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the devwatch!

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Verifacation-X [2003-12-13 18:00:43 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the comment, i wish it wasnt on lined paper too, i dont have a scetch book, so hopefully ill get something from my parents or someone...

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onward [2003-12-11 04:06:19 +0000 UTC]

*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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asmz [2003-12-10 11:32:47 +0000 UTC]

mm... gonna work on the spelling thing...

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asmz [2003-12-10 11:32:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for all your great comments and the fav for Cardnial Rule Sorry, too, for the lateness in my gettingt back to ya!

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londonxpress [2003-12-08 11:09:09 +0000 UTC]

Ah, a fellow Kill Bill fan - wasn't that movie awesome? Totally blew me away.

Just wanted to say that you have a great gallery - some wonderful photography that will only get better with time. Some very powerful pieces can be found - I was very impressed with the 'Roots' submission.

I would love to comment on more but I must get ready for school - I'll be back though!

Take care,
evan

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londonxpress [2003-12-08 10:56:22 +0000 UTC]

Hello!

Sorry for the late reply, things have been hectic recently!
I just wanted to thank you for your incredible amount of support recently- it blew me away!

From warm comments and favourites addition to the devwatch (which means a lot to me!) - thank you very much.

I'm off to browse through your gallery~

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