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SA2 Fan-Comic - Final Chapter
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WHAT I HAVE TO SAY
Just a quick reminder to you all who are still not sure about the way this manga is to be read:
IT READS FROM RIGHT TO LEFT!!! XXD Thank you. ^_~ Alrighty back to what I have to say. X3
Man the feedback I'm receiving is getting more interesting...! LOL! XD I tried to Chicken soup guys and it kinda worked! X3 XXD My soar throat is getting much better now so that means I won't be feeling ill for the week - and that means more work can be done! LOL! XXXD *chuckle* ^^
I'm having a fantastic time with my family and relatives - we go out here and there, show them around what Perth has to offer (it's really a beautiful city ^^), and eat out for dinner as well as cook big meals to impress out guests... XXD ^^
Thank you to those who expressed their concerns on my daily living *hug* ^^, also many thanks to those who put so much time and effort to pass on their opinion about each comic page - whether it's the shading, the perspectives, the expressions of certain characters, the paneling, the dialogue etc... There is always something to improve on each page and it's because of your feedback that's so vital to improving my works in future. ^__~
It's really difficult to catch up to everyone's comments given the lack of time I have at home (I still gotta go out tomorrow with my relatives to a tour at Burswood Resort Hotel - we'll be having lunch in the city and later in the evening we'll feast our eyes to the many shows/functions Burswood has to offer. ^^). Not only that I have to spend quality time with my older brother because he's not in the best condition after having all four wisdom tooth pulled out in one day! X_X;; ^^
Well gotta go! Thanks again and to Magnus I'll do whatever I can to get those scenes done! X___X;; I'm so sorry to delay it! >_<;;
Garrgh! I better get them done now!!! *ties a bandana and works himself away on the desired cut scenes to be drawn for Chaotix of Tomorrow* *chuckle* ^^ BTW... I really like what Shadow did here...
It really is rare to see him smile like that... It makes you wonder what he means by the smile... Stay tuned to find out what is going to happen to our final hope of Earth's survival... ^_~=---=---=---=---=---=---==---=---=---=---=---=---==---=---=---=---=---=---=
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I canβt emphasis how grateful I am to receive your compliments, your critics and your applause on my works. I thank you all for sharing your time writing your thoughts on my previous works; it is a real pleasure to gain your valuable insights.
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Sonic Adventure 2 is (C) by Sonic Team, SEGA SA2 Fan-Comic is (C) by Darkspeeds Grammar check on Panel 2 by , dialogue check for improvement on Panel 1 suggested by Opinions and feedback made by deviant artists, friends and siblings are rightfully theirs. They are entitled to express their views and thoughts on anything of SA2 Fan-Comic. Please respect their words and feedback regardless. Thank you and hope you'll enjoy reading the manga. ^_^=---=---=---=---=---=---==---=---=---=---=---=---==---=---=---=---=---=---=
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Now if only Blaze could show a smile more often...
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Oh gosh, been awhile since I wrote here and I've seen all your work since I was gone. I'm very impressed and still love your work Darkspeeds ^_^. I really love this one, Shadow's smile look so cool and I love Sonic's expression when he heard Shadow asking him to take a rest.
Ah I forgot to read from left to right ^_^;; now it makes sense after reading again @_@ I have such a bad memory on remembering things. Gosh I love that smile.
I was thinking making my own comic with my character in it, but don't know where to begin ._. oh well, I think i'll stick to drawing characters first. I missed everyone here on DA and i'm glad i'm sorta back, but not fully though and I missed your Art. Take care Darkspeeds and keep on drawing ^~
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4 teeths... Ow the pain I felt when only one teeth had to be forcedto be taken out...
Hopes he didn't find this too hard
Shadow smiling... now that's something special! ^^
And the little humour panel you added there is a nice change
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He's smiling *flails madly and jumps up and down like an idiot* HE'S SMILING!!!!!! I shall SQUEEE in glee now *does so*
Shadow is never complete without that smirk of his every so often ;w;
I can already imagine Sonic replying, "THE HELL I AM!!!! SHADDUP!!! >:B"
And yes, Chicken Soup is surprisingly uplifting at times. When I first picked one up, I expected a lot of sappy mumbo jumbo and all that melodramatic stuff (well, to some extent, it was, sort of, but that's not my point o__O). But some stories were actually very to the point, and didn't mince words all that much (and I like that) and ones that were based on little things, but still manage to throw us off so much... and I'm going totally off-topic aren't I?
Shadow: "Yeah, you are."
Argghhh... and yes, tis very annoying when you're already low on rings, and then all of a sudden, the Biolizard decides to be a mean mofo and smacks you back God-knows-how-far (thus resulting in you starting completely over. Good news is, is that the Final Hazard was considerably easier than most of the other bosses near the end). D:
Shadow: "You tell me. Do you have any idea how disgusting it is to slam into an oversized zit?!"
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He is trying to get Sonic's ego going XD Another excellent comic page, Darks!
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More great lineart and a smile from Shadow! How much more could you ask for?
-Miles
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wow!!! loves this page!!! it's awsome, unique, perfect!!! lovw the last panel!!! Shadow's serios expression and then he's to cool ''let's go to kick some ass'' smile
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wow!!! loves this page!!! it's awsome, unique, perfect!!! lovw the last panel!!! Shadow's serios expression and then he's to cool ''let's go to kick some ass'' smile
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wow!!! loves this page!!! it's awsome, unique, perfect!!! lovw the last panel!!! Shadow's serios expression and then he's to cool ''let's go to kick some ass'' smile
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wow!!! loves this page!!! it's awsome, unique, perfect!!! lovw the last panel!!! Shadow's serios expression and then he's to cool ''let's go to kick some ass'' smile
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'w' you know.... Shadow is kind of creepy when he smiles
love it though! ^-^
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I love Chicken Soup!! I eat it when I'm cold.. o.o' Like in teh Winter.. I'm glad your feeling better!! 
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Again, you did a great job on the faces! Shadow's concerned look is displayed pretty well! Sonic looks very surprised in the last panel. Compared the first and second, in which Sonic is very tired, Sonic "changes moods" that fast and is really shocked to hear Shadow make an offer like that.
(Hey, is the the blasted moon in the background of the first panel?)
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Ah, very nice page you got here. Shadow is probably going to fight it alone. What I wish, in Sonic Adventure 2, is that
one hit shouldn't take all off your rings..I mean that's pretty cheap, not saying I can't beat the game like that but
they should really reduce the amount of rings taken off. Once again, nice page.
Rating: 
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WOW! i love this one the most u have won me over with this *worships* I just love that last panel with shadows smile great really kick ass 
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If I may be so bold, you kind of made a grammar error on that second panel, ehe. *SHOT*
It really should say "He'll be running out of rings pretty soon," and "Not only that, but there is very little time to spare." I'm sorry! I'm just trying to help. Please don't take it the wrong way or anything..! ^________^;;
You did an awesome job with Sonic's sort of weka and unwell type expression there. That looks very believable, I think. The excellent focus on Shadow's change of heart is very nice. You can pretty much smile looking at his softened expression. I believe Shadow has realised what it means to be a friend all over again, and I think the true meaning behind Maria's last words is really starting to make sense in his mind. The expressions are being doen really nicely at this point. It's good to see that you're making a warm moment out of the part where Sonic and Shadow switch places. =]
I like the way you filled in some of the solid blackness of space. It helps them stand out super well because of the way they're just done with linework. You have such a good layout style.
Looking great! ^^
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LOL! XXD Aww... /= ) *huggles* ^^
You and your fix-me-up-on-spelling&grammar (it's Bobbi to the rescue! *Bobbi can be seen from a distance wearing a cape that has a S&G emblem, and she is pointing to the sky expressing a rather cool and confident look - >= ) Hmph!*) XXXD *chuckles a bunch* ^^
*pokes at you* I can understand what you're trying to do so it's all good m'kay? 
I already made the changes sweety but just to let you know I actually took some time beforehand making comparisons between the one I had with your modified and 'corrected' version of the dialogue. I still think that what I wrote was grammar-free, but your English is far better than mine so I'll follow my judgment on that. *chuckle* ^^
Thank you for the compliments once more on the details of each page - I can feel the connection you have on the comments you give as well as the illustration itself - there is a great depth of understanding expressed from your thoughts and intellect which I find very awesome and cool at the same time.
Keep up the lovely commenting m'kay?
Well it's time to submit the next page, let's hope that it's grammar/spelling error-free!
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Don't worry-- I asked. The corrections are okay
Thanks so much for the comment on my... errm, comments. LOL. Take care!
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Another Awesome page! Love Sonic's expression when he sees Shadow smile! These comics really do look professionally done. You could teach Archie's Sonic comic team a lesson or two! (And I MEAN that!!!
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The smile sinches this pic, and you do so well on the comic layout and all, it looks proffessional!!
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Well you have succeded in getting me a bit confused. But I made up dialouge for it as I was looking.
Shadow: Is it just me, or is it really hot!
Sonic: Help shadow, I'm having heat cramps!
Shadow: Really......
Shadow: We need to get you to a cool spot and have you rest.
Ok LOL that was really stupid. Thats why I don't write comics!
Glad that you are feeling better. And hope you are enjoying your familys visit.
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AHA! GOT YA! LOL! XXD
Abouttime I made areply to your comments! X___X;; I did read them and I highly appreciate your time taken to comment on each! Sorry if it's taking up some of your precious time! I know you're busy and everything so please don't hesitate to comment short or even better don't comment! *SHOT* XXXXXXD *chuckle* ^^
Well that dialogue of yours is not bad at all... = ) Not bad at all..! XX3 I had a good laugh with it and I could possibly use it in a bloopers or something! ^__^
Thank you for sharing your regards to my health as well as my family, I wish you the very same to you and your family too. I'm glad you and your partner made it back safely from the field after 3 weeks spent there - anyhting could happen then.. X_X;; And what's this?
"The guy that I was with is also the husband of my Ex. girlfriend! That was sort of strange!"
That was quite a coincidence! O_O;; XXD ^^
Man you're really keeping yourself in motion on a lot of work, I'm sure you'll get a lot out of HTML, site buildup and maintennance after learning more and more about it's processes, the codes and such. I've tried it myself when I was still in high school and boy learning it by yourself can be difficult but you will eventually get there once you get the basics going! ^__^ (I still suck at HTML... XXD)
I hope everything runs smoothly with your new web server for the club website. ^^ I hope I can give myself some time to check out your website and see if there are any improvements needed! = ) *thumbs up*
Keep up the hard work! I really admire how you work so hard and accomplish something in the end. ^^ Take it easy buddy and thanks again for your feedback Nimbyfaygo!
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hahahah! I was close enough with my own dialouge. "Feel free to use if you want". I was thinking about the heat casuality training that I've been taking. And they both looked really hot to me!
Don't worry about my time commenting. Browsing DA is relaxing to me, and I comment because I enjoy it. Thanks for your regards to my HTML learning, its proseeding very nicely. With help from friends. And even better, I have mostly mastered PHP and MYSQL, so our forum is running top notch.
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Another absolutely incredible page, Elson, where your strength in expressions and portraying the emotions just come out superbly. Seriously, it really is incredible and I think that the fact that this page is in Black and White helps to improve this, as although a coloured page might look very nice, it could have detracted away from the smooth line art that you've got here, which is incredible.
Panel 1 is simply fantastic in showing the characters's emotions, from Sonic's weakening to Shadow's sweating determination which is great. The perspective there is also very good and works well. One point though... isn't it meant to be "We'll do our best ever?" It might be over, but I'm just not sure... it doesn't sound particularly right to me.
Panel 2 is very good as well on concentrating on Sonic's condition... heh, Shadow really should fly over or under the Biolizard and give his remaining rings to Sonic as they do in the game eh? Or give him some chicken soup, that'll perk him right up. 
Panel 3 and 4 give a perfect flow from each other towards Shadow's thinking and then his eventual smile which works very well, and in a way you can just tell he's planning something devious... 
Panel 5=Instant fav. Seriously, Sonic's expression is the funniest thing I've seen all day. ^________^ 
And it's good to see that you're feeling better too, dude. ^^ Hope it stays that way, and I hope you have fun with your family too. Make sure to spend some good quality time with them and tell your bro I hope he gets better soon, because geez, four wisdom teeth? Man, that's gotta hurt.
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Man I swear you're so going to get bombared with a stack of thank you letters by the end of the week! XXXD
I've made a small change to the dialogue in the first panel to help you better understand what I meant in Shadow's dialogue. ^_~ Usually you would talk like that in a two-way to end a discussion/message to the reciever. ^^
I'm really enjoying the way you format your comments and the amount of detail you consider putting into each...! X_X;;; I drop dead everytime I see your comments buddy... I'm amazed on how you keep it at a consistent basis giving quality feedback here and there as well keeping things 'fresh' on each thing you say about the page. *two thumbs up* ^__^
Gargh... I've yet to catch up to your other comments! Please forgive me if I couldn't reply to each and everyone one of them. ;__; I hope tings are going well down you end.
Well take it easy my good friend, keep up the brillaint work both commening and your remarkable artworks.
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Ah, right, now I understand the dialogue.
No problem about replying to all of them, I know you get a lot of comments and that you're a busy man so no worries, kay?
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Wow....Excellent work as always darkspeeds. 
I love the action and the details you worked so hard at. I also like how you did the inking. Now, I am not so good at paragraph commenting but I'm doing the best I can.
It looks like this is the beginning of Shadow's sacrifice. Shadow should smile a little more often. 
As you can tell of all the 
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LOL! XD Aww... SBG6, whether it be a sentence or a paragraph - it doesn't matter how you put your comments so long it's from you okay? ^_~ I enjoyed your compliments and words of encouragement and may I do the same with you on yours works! ^^
May you keep up the excellent work too! It's not as if I haven't saved some of your stuff too. /= ) In fact some of your works (as mentioned a long time ago! X3) are fresh inspirations of the ideas I have in mind about Shadow and such. ^_~ I can't wait to show his personality to the full extent as the final chapter is slowly approaching to close.
Take it easy m'kay? And thanks once again for your kind words and understanding about Shadow and his story. ^_~ *thumbs up*
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Awww...
I can't wait to see more of SA2 and other stuff you're doing. 
I made a comic spoof of SA2 based on All Ur Base R Belong 2 Us. I'll note you so you can see it.
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These last few pages are being way powerful, there's no doubt about that... I'm sure that's how they're supposed to be, though. XD *shot* Anywho... The way you drew SuperSonic is showing how he is awesomely well. He seems very, very worn out... Makes me feel sorry for him... The detail of Shadow's smile is also very well done! Nice contrast with the previous panel... And Sonic's expression in the last panel... XD Awesome, just awesome... He's all like WTFudge??? XD
Meh... I dunno why, but this comment looks kinda weird... Anyways, I'm looking forward to the next pages(and I'll most probably get a ticket for saying the word Β«awesomeΒ» way too many times... XD), and I hope you have a great time with your family! ^_^
PS: Oh, tell your brother I wish him a get well soon!
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Mmhh... Thank you for your concerns LyraVulpictor! ^^ I'm feeling 100% now! XX3
Your feedback there is great! Nothing weird and nothing too short either. ^_~ I'm always having a little giggle here and there with what you have to say - you always seem to say that your comments are not going the way it should be when in reality they are because your words are unique to you... Ne? ^_~
I wil pass on my regards to my brother, thanks for that! ^^ Now you take care of yourself okay? The next page will come up in half a day's time! XXD I look forward to your company - and don't worry about how you make the comment next time! LOL! XXD There's nothing wrong with it - even if you think it is! XXD *chuckle* ^^
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Glad to hear you're feeling better! ^_^ Shadow looks much better when he smiles! And I love Sonic's expression at the end! Great work!
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Chicken Soup never fails in my eyes. 
Lovely job with comic one again Darkspeeds. Everything looks great in my opinion.
In the first panel. I love how you drew Super Shadow and Sonic in here. I like how Shadow is talking to Eggman and telling him and the rest of the peeps in the ARk that they will do their best to stop the Bio Lizard from colliding to Earth. Sonic looks injured in here, or show a bit of fatigue with that expression on his face. Looks like he grumlbing though. XD I like how you snuck in the moon that got blasted from the ARK... But anyways, back to Shadow and Sonic. I love their expressions and how you drew each of them nicely and have that type of perspective in the first panel. Lovely job with the outlines and how you drew those sweat marks on their faces. And also how that fire like effect surrounding them when they are Super.
Super Sonic looks very hurt to me, sadness me when he's in this condition. 
I like that expresison Shadow always has; it makes him look like he's blank or is thinking up of something. In this case, wondering how to help Sonic and how to save Earth too. And that smile he has in the next panel, o.o you rarely see him smile like that! ..Except when he's giving an evil smile to his enemy.
Super Sonic looks dumbfounded by Shadow telling him to take a rest. I too would be shocked if someone who's cold looking, would suddenly be caring and actually like to lend a hand and tell me to go take a break too. ...Shadow looks happy here by the way, keep him like that. XD; Hmm.. Shadow's right ear seems to be bugging me a little bit, I think it's a little to far and should be a little back. But other then that, everything else looks really good. Their expressions are excellent and I like how you did the space and all those planets in the background.
Superb job as always Darkspeeds. Your inking style always impresses me. Can't wait to see the next page, I'm sure it'll be a blast. ;3
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Oh gawwd Pink-Shimmer is back with her killer comments! XXXXD X__X;; ^___^ *chuckle a bunch*
Aww thank you so much for your lengthy feedback as always .
Oh? Shadow's ear is bugging you? XX3 I thought it would be nice not to have it there but it looked kind of empty not having it there and also the style I follow usually has the ear in front shown from that angle - wheras Sonic Team does leave it blank! X_X;; XD
The next page ain't going to much of a blast at all! LMAO! XXD It's going to be more a conversational event where I'll try to make the reader realise what Shadow's true intentions are of right at this moment. Could you predict - from the expressions you have interpreted in great detail - what Shadow is planning to do with Sonic?
That's my challenge for you before the next page is submitted in the next 12 hours or so. ^_^ *chuckles and thumbs up*
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LMAO! I always knew my comments were a killer. XXXD; But it's great to finally be back and comment away everything you post into your gallery once again. ^_^
And no, thank you for your compliment on my feedbacks. ;3
Well Shadow's ear is bugging me a bit, but it's not that bad really. And besides, it's your style, and we all happen to have a different style that we follow. I guess it was bugging me due to looking at Sonic Team's artwork on how they position the ears. XDD; ._.; So don't worry about it. =3
Aw, so it's not going to be a blast? D: Well, I think conversational events are a blast in my opinion, so there! XXD; x_X; n_n
Oh my, you're not trying to make me think, on what Shadow is planning to do with Sonic, now are you? o_O; XD Well, let me see if I can predict on what Shadow plans to do...
Hmm.... *thinks for a while*... Well I'm not actually sure on what he plans to do with Sonic. Maybe Shadow plans to give Sonic a nice big hug??? *shotbrickedshot* XDD; But that wouldn't to anything, expect maybe make me and afew people happy/shocked/die luaghing and make Sonic more dumbstrucked. *laughs* X3 And also, that'll make the time pass by and Earth would be history. x_X;
But being serious here... X3 ...I'm not really sure on this. But If I was Sonic and Shadow told me to take a rest, I would be saying no way and tell him that we can still beat that Bio Lizard together, even in the condition I am in. I'm sure Shadow would be quite aware that Sonic will refuse to take a break though.... *thinks again* I've got this funny feeling on what he's going to do with Sonic... and that sneaky little image you placed in your journal keeps popping every time and- *gasps* ......Shadow isn't going to knock Sonic unconscious now is he?! O_O That.. or he's going to take Sonic's ring. o.o But in doing either of those... everyone would be like, "Omg Shadow! Why did you do that to Sonic! Now we are d00med" D< XD;;
But those are some of my predictions on what Shadow plans to do with Sonic in the next page... But, the knocking Sonic unconcious is the main one that I can actually see Shadow doing to Sonic in order to make Sonic 'rest'. XD
But even if my prediction comes true or not, I'm still going to be surprised when I see the next page. And I know that whatever you planned Shadow to do will be the best. *nods happily* Keep up the excellent work darkspeeds, can't wait to see that next page in 8 hours or so. Take care now. ^_^
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Shadows even cuter when he smiles....
Ive only ever seen Shadow smile once in something oficle and thats the beggin vido on SA2B (the one befor you press start) when his name comes up, he dose a thumbs up and smiles...mealts my heart every time
very well done, your comics are a masterpeace every time!
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aww, poor Sonic. I love SHadow's expression
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NIce pages, I've comented on the ones that stand out in
any kind of way. Nice submitions ^_^
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Lol, love the simle, just how I imaged it would be. Well anyway great line art and panle layout. I sorta miss the good old gradiet efects you use with pencils. And I think I for the background when in MO I would have take some Tipeks on a brush and sorta saken it onver the frames. It gives a greatr star look to it.
Great page
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Ah Feng! How are you? It's nice to see you again.
I've read all your other comments and I thank you for sharing your time and effort put into each one.
Take care and do send my regards to Espen too if you ever get the opportunity. ^^
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Thanx! I'm fine and leg is good, drawing is going great, tobad time is a issu these days. I work 8 h a day and then friends come over to hang out, but I try to do some dodelig at leats 1 h a day. thanx for the reply
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Thanx! I'm fine and leg is good, drawing is going great, tobad time is a issu these days. I work 8 h a day and then friends come over to hang out, but I try to do some dodelig at leats 1 h a day. thanx for the reply
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!!!!
awesome
the more you draw black and white
the better it is
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Wow, awesome, space looks great in Elson style B+W! ^_^
Keep up the great work!
No long comments today though, I have a lot to get done. Sorry buddy. :/
I will comment on your next pieces though! ^_^
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