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It's Kevin and Russel from Pixar's UP! I absolutely loved these two guys, probably one of my favourite animation films as well. Just the story itself, the love story and even just the cinematography, design, concept art. Just... gorgeous!! Awrgh and the idea of the balloons! LOVED THE FILM!!
I really wanted to try a "concept art" kind of speed painting, so everything was kept relatively simple without too much blending and softening. In the end, absolutely stoked with the outcome!!
IT ACTUALLY WORKED AND TRANSLATED WELL!!
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I love this film, and I love that bird even more!
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BEST
FILM
EVER!!! The bit between Ellie and karl, hands down my favourite
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aww.. thanks for sharing this and as well for your christmas raffle running!
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This movie made me cry like a little b!@%h... Still one of my favorites though
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Talk about an odd couple…
That being said, it was really something watching these completely different beings not only getting to know one another, but eventually becoming the best of friends. This grotesquely tall and strange bird dipping its feet with a squat Boy Scout… It can serve as a reminder that maybe, just maybe, we’re meant to be open about friendships and relationships in general.
You have a nice jungle background working here, I like the effect of the sunlight pouring through the trees, and the characters themselves look pretty decent in my view.
Overall, I can’t find too many faults with this picture of heart-felt friendship, despite the differences. Very good work on your end, hopefully you can continue.
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Oh I'm so sorry! I never saw this comment!!
My sincere apologies for the late reply!
Thank you so much for your time and effort to give such feedback and critique! Really, I appreciate it so much and wish I'd seen it sooner! Actually so happy with what you've said, thank you!!!
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Hey, sometimes it happens. My guess would be you still have a few dozen comments to get through or life just really gets in the way. Take heart in the fact that at least you replied.
It's been a pleasure talking about your piece, especially for one of my favourite animated movies I've ever seen, period. You're welcome for the words and I'll hope to see more of your work sometime soon.
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And now I feel even worse because I've replied late once again! I'm so sorry again! I got caught up in exam period (just finished my final exam today hooray!)
Of course I would reply! For the effort people take out of their days to provide even the smallest comments is something to be appreciative of, especially when they are people like yourself, who can likewise discuss one of the most AWESOME films EVER!!!
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Priorities first. And congratulations on finishing your final exam! Now you get to party and drink until you get your result. (Maybe? 
I've still got three exams all in a row, 23rd - 25th June... And if I gotta be honest, I barely feel motivated to study them. Dull as dishwater and complex as a Chinese knot...
And you bet I appreciate those replies, I really do. And UP is certainly one of the best animated films I had the pleasure of seeing, for its ability to connect with the audience and take us on a wonderful journey throughout.
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Thank you!!! YEPPA! TIME TO PARTY YEWWW HAHHA!!
Oh no kidding!!!!! Good luck on your exam today then in that case! But damn, that's such an intense and unlucky exam schedule. I had no motivation either, I wouldnt be surprised if I failed one of them
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I'll be more active on DA after my exams finish and it'll be business as usual.
Hard to believe, but I've heard of worse exam schedules than the one I'm having. I knew a guy I became friends with in Alaska who had three exams in the one day. How anyone short of a machine could accomplish that is beyond me.
And I guess I have that fear and uncertainty too, but I suppose, given time and a clear head, there are people to talk to that can give you ideas on what to do should you fail... Maybe take a break from schooling for a while, for example.
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That's great to hear!
Oh my god, that happened to my friend too! She had three, but one was an oral so itwasn't TOO bad.
Well, it's not that I don't want to succeed in school or studies, actually, I really don't know what it is :*9
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Can only wish your friend luck with such a horrible schedule...
Here's the thing. While schooling can be considered a leaping point for many if you need a steady job, a decent schedule and so on, there have been most others (including people I know personally) who have succeeded without the need for tertiary education.
And in the event of failure, which is perhaps inevitable, you're gonna need a workaround to ensure you stay employable. Taking up all kinds of work such as casual, part-time or volunteer depending on what you like will give you valuable, relevant experience in your field. You need to have the attitude to succeed... But that doesn't mean school's for everyone.
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Agreeed. And agreed on again! All my friends are still starting their first year of uni, but I've heard so many stories of successful careers and prosperous lives without the need for tertiary education. Which is inspiring in itself! Bu yeah, I totally agree! The whole schooling system itself is flawed, throwing every single kid into a lifestyle that only is compatible to some, let alone beneficial.
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Course, it's easy for me to talk about having the attitude, but it can sure get hard finding a job these days, university or no. Especially when you have holidays and just want to relax.
There has been a forum service I've found recently called Whirlpool, which has a lot of topics that would be extremely relevant to any student undertaking tertiary learning or thinking of going in a different direction.
Heck, having definitely failed some subjects the previous semester, I found threads that pretty much described my exact situation, with some useful advice or personal experiences to aid my direction.
And you know, several decades ago, no-one needed to have a Bachelors or Masters to work a decent job, now a degree is an absolute MUST to get anywhere, it seems. Which who knows, may lead further backwards than planned thanks to student loans and all that bullshit.
For all my harping on university though, it has granted me some wonderful opportunities to study overseas, so provided your friends work hard enough, they'll get the same as well.
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Ugh gosh, tell me about it (Struggling to even get a job at MacDonalds...)
Hrmm, that actually sounds quite helpful and interesting, definitely going to check that out! It's just such a hard and complex system, but also quite questionable in terms of validity and everything. Especially with student loans, really does make you question the universities themselves. But yeah, definitely it is an experience that grants opportunities and studies, I'm only a few months in and it's quite enjoyable, but ridiculous in the prospect of the massive debts we're going to have to pay off and even whether the pathways we're all taking aren't going to end up being a course we ditch later on for another 'career path' after those debts accumulate even further.
Sigh.
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God forbid you need a Masters in future to flip a burger or two...
Perhaps it does seem like a questionable system, but at the very least, I believe they offer plenty of career fairs and employment opportunities for you to cosy up with employers, understand what they're really looking for in a prospective worker. It sucks that student loans have gotten so expensive lately, especially considering the fact that just a few decades ago, it was completely free.
With what you described, it certainly feels like "one-way" education doesn't it? You may not enjoy the degree path you've chosen after a certain amount of years but you grow really afraid of changing and starting again, when you know that debts are going to continue to rack up and you're not getting any younger.
It'll be a tough slog, and failure or lack of motivation may be expected, but if one pushes through, they'll unlock greater opportunities than most others. That forum will help out for sure, regardless of where you are in your degree.
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See.. this is why I hate myself. I hate how I always reply so slowly. University started and I got a new job, so I found it hard to get across to dA! Please forgive me!!! 
I really love reading those words. Your ones I mean. Really does give a perspective that kind of motivates you to really pursue and push through! Besides the fact of "one way education" and the risk that I might not enjoy my path career.... and the racking up of a student debt... but still! It's definitely something to just keep trying hard haha. I'm just hoping that physiotherapy (what I'm studying) is really the right path, although I really do wish I was studying art at the same time. Nonetheless, i'm enjoying physiotherapy alot though!
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Priorities first, and there may come a time when life gets so busy you'll have to sacrifice one thing for the other. So don't worry about it. I've been pretty decent lately, getting some good grades back after failing last time and in general, just taking the semester a day at a time. Been studying my ass off in the library, which kinda helps.
Got a study break coming up next week, which will be wonderful, even if I've got to continue studying because I have a quiz the after the break finishes... Call that an oxymoron or not?
Hey, all those things I mentioned like "one-way education" and the risk of not enjoying your career path will come much later in the future, in fact, it's pretty much expected now. Whereas 50 years ago when you got a career you were set for life (so to speak), nowadays people crave change every couple years to keep things interesting. The chance you'll meet someone now who's been in a career for life is still there, but rather rare.
What would concern me the most is the student fees, mainly due to the Abbott Government having plans to heavily hike up student fees... Certain degrees could be $50,000 - $100,000 worth without much change in how it's taught or perhaps the facilities (Although if that does go through, I hope that's implied). But quite frankly, I doubt that plan will be carried out.
You're going to really piss off hundreds of thousands of students and their parents because of those fee hikes, Abbott? Hardly...
You know, you can probably do them both at the same time. I have thought near the end of my degree of going part-time (doing 4 subjects a year instead of 8, graduate in 2 years) and chasing up some other hobbies of mine too. Photography, writing, animation, video-editing, whatever. It is possible that you can talk to somebody and think about that either now or later down the line. (Hey, if nothing else, going part-time will halve your costs automatically, every year! 
All my rambling aside, glad you're enjoying your studies so far and I wish you all the very best of luck. Looking forward to your reply when you've got the time to give it.
AussieDidge.
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I agree, but right now I want to prioritise my art more than anything else... So I'm sacrificing everything else for my art! Which is sad to say, like becoming an introvert all of a sudden and shying from friends, but I really want to improve my art and pursue a possible path for the future, so better now than never! Only thing is I have to study at the same time FML.
Enjoy your break! I'm on mine right now, so our break ends in few days sadly and back to uni
Ahh that's true! Well to be frankly honest, I'm kind of expecting a mid-life crisis and switching paths from physio to art... strangely.
Yeah! I Wanted to end up doing an art course later on, but I dont think i will now with the fees increasing and loans whatnot
You should definitely catch up on your hobbies! I feel like I'm only sane because I always am doing hobbies haha. Not so sure how the part-time thingo works though, so doubt that'll be an option. I did consider taking a gap year to travel/pursue art purely, but probably want to get into the workforce ASAP!
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Honestly, I can't really blame you for wanting to prioritise your need to be creative over your studies or whatever else. It's the lifeblood that continues to evolve human thought, entertainment and more to higher levels (although sometimes, it can do the opposite. 
However, it might be best to say you'll take a heavy risk if you proceed. Artwork won't guarantee a steady income unless you become the absolute best of the best, or get a massive dose of luck. A degree, in theory at least, signals to employers you're more than capable, more so than a majority of people, therefore more likely to get a steady job, with steady hours, which allows time for artwork. At least, ideally.
Besides, I should point out that you're only at university for about two-thirds of the year maximum, leaving you ample time to improve your artwork and craft fresh ideas over the holidays. By all means pursue your dream, but understand the risks involved and if backup plans are available.
Break? What break? The week flashed by so fast it became some kind of blur.
Mid-life crisis? For heaven's sake, you're younger than I am! Those probably won't happen in the next 20 to 25 years; 20 for me, 25 for you.
Yeah, unfortunately, money talks in this instance. It can be a great enabler to go out and change the world, or a barrier to everything you're truly passionate for.
I have every intention of catching up on my hobbies, provided the time's there. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than writing and putting my thoughts to paper, well, aside from video games.
A gap year can be a good option if you're feeling a bit burnt out with your studies, and odds are it will happen, but that's yet another decision to make:
Get the degree done with, or spend a year pursuing what you really want to do, knowing it may not lead anywhere but your own satisfaction?
The decision rests on your shoulders... Once again, I'm sorry for all this rambling, and looking forward to your reply.
Cheers,
AussieDidge.
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Well, I really just want to be able to maybe open up a future in the art direction for myself, and i want to make use of whatever skill I have while I can, so that's what it really comes down to in regards to my sudden 'art burst' atm. I do agree with what you say in terms of art being an unsteady income, hence it currently being a 'second' pathway or 'hobby' beside my current uni degree I'm studying. I don't mean to say I'll suddenly drop the study or career in future, if anything ideally, I'd like to work as a physio and an artist professionally in future!
HAHAHHA YEAH THE BREAK WAS SOO FAST Ugh so frustrated. Now so much uni assignments F M L
HAHHAH I know I'm still young, but I can just imagine myself switching lifestyles from a working physio to a sudden bum on the street doing art. Don't know why! I'm not so sure if I'm serious when I say that though.... haha!
You definitely should get into your hobbies! Would love to read something you've written, and of course games are okay once in a while, heck, I'm about to start playing WoW!! HAHA
Man, what you say really is exactly how it is haha. In the end, I know I'll have to just 'get the degree done with'. Can't afford to take a gap year. I'l just have to learn to toss it up all together and manage my time!
Thanks so much for all your thoughtful and useful advice by the way, it really is such a pleasure talking to someone like you with such open ideas and advice!
Hieu.
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And I'm very sure you can find plenty of courses or other places of education that can open up said future. Believe me, it was only recently (perhaps a year or even sooner ago) that I just copped this sudden "art burst" as you call it and just wanted to become a writer/artist full-time. However, while you're only in your first year and so can definitely make a decision WITHOUT any significant loss, I'm only about a year or so from graduating... To toss my degree away now would seriously fuck me up (pardon the emphasis.)
It's very wise of you to consider your art as a hobby for the time being, and I can only wish you all the best with working as both a physio and artist together. You've certainly got the skills to meet one pathway.
Like I said, what break? I've only got about a month till my exams show up and of course, seeing how time's my enemy, it won't be long before I'm swamped by studying, junk food and all that other mess.
Heh, to be honest, I kinda imagined myself flunking this degree and being directionless and aimless. It's a horrible thought for sure, but it would certainly give me some juicy new material for my poetry. Speaking of which, you can find all my couple dozen works in my "All Poetical Works" gallery folder, conveniently set up for all my poems past, present and future.
Yes, games are okay once in a while, but my brain substitutes "once in a while" for "all day, everyday." 
I don't know if what I say is exactly how it is, but I'm glad you're considering my words, at any rate. I'm only one of millions of university students all around Australia and the world, and you can bet money that they have very different stories and very different experiences to share. While I probably would be reluctant to go on a gap year, I could perhaps think about going part-time.
It's been a real pleasure and thanks for the kind words. Hopefully they can shape you and lead you on a path to prosperity and happiness.
David.
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Yeah definitely! Still got a long way to go and alot of decisions to make in life!
Thank you so much! I really hope I lead an awesome life either path~
And as you say, 'a month away', the weeks of exams dawn upon us. May the force be with you, and bless our student souls with luck haha. How've you been going for exams so far?
Don't flunk! You've come so cloose! Only a year to go!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!! We both have to graduate with one degree or another!!!
HAHAHHA Dammit. Bloody brain. I've gotten into a horrible phase of simpsons addiction omg I watched the entire season 25 in one day pls lord help me i have an exam tmr
But you are a very wise one university student in a million! But you wouldn't take a gap year with only one left of graduating... would you?
Haha thanks so much David! Really appreciated
Hieu.
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Only time can tell how your life will end up. The tens of thousands of decisions we'll make on a lifetime basis will shape us for better or worse, for good or bad, for a life-long legacy or a lifetime in the shadows, unknown to all but a few. It's not easy to tell, and crystal balls and jive-talking schmucks with magic hand motions won't get us anywhere either.
So far, in regards to my exams, there's two down and two more to go. Thankfully, I'm feeling pretty confident with the first two, and sooner rather than later I'll be studying for the next set that starts next week.
Like I said, it's a horrible thought, one that I'll never let come to fruition unless Satan ice-skates his way to work one day.
Oh good grief... Well I sure hope Simpsons gives plenty of massage and medical lessons (preferably not from Dr. Nick) otherwise you're in a world of trouble, buddy.
I don't believe I can call myself wise but I certainly appreciate the compliment. I've already enrolled for next year with what I think are ACTUALLY INTERESTING subjects (well, save for a repeat) so hopefully I can get some bit of passion going and pass again.
It's a pleasure talking to you once again. Take care!
David.
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Sooo trueeeeeee ughhhh. Just hope at the end of the day, I did life right
Oh howd you go for exams! DID YOU FINISH YET? I finished a few days ago HEHEHHE SO HAPPPYYY!!!
To be honest, the Simpsons did nothing but distract me entirely from even studying hahahaha. It was horrible procrastination, but it's all over HOORAY!!
Hahaha I'm hoping the best for your university selections too! I hope next year is actually so much more enjoyable for me, at least next year :/ Sick of doing basic boring 'science' zzzzz
Hieu
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Of course, in the end, that's all one hopes for.
How did I go for exams? To be honest, I do feel pretty okay with most of them, not like last semester where I knew I failed at least two. (In fact, it was a miracle I passed two). I did finish about a week ago, and now I'm just waiting on results.
Well of course it would, it's the bloody Simpsons! I ended up finding an idle/active clicking game I could play while I did my study, and while I don't really know how effective that has proven, I guess I'm bound to find out.
I'm hoping for the best with my selections too, and this time, I think I've got some decent options for a change. Y'know, it's a funny feeling never ONCE exercising those options until MUCH later when you thought you only had the core to work on.
Ah well, life goes on. Good to hear from you and best of luck with university!
Dave.
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Phewwwww! Glad to hear that you feel alot better this semester! Hoping the best for your results though!
HAHAHHA I KNOW RIGHT. I literaly watched a whole season of simpsons in a day zzzzzz. Hahah what game? I got into World of Warcraft the last semester of exams, it was HORRIBLE for my studying hahahha.
Hooray! To be deadset honest, i'm not too sure or know much about university subjects/breadths/cores etc, because my degree is already set out for me which is good I guess, but leaves me kind of ignorant. I've heard of my friends from Melbourne Uni doing subjects like African Dance it's freaken awesome. Wish we got to do that
Haha always so good to hear from you as well!
Hieu.
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Yeah, me too.
A whole season?! Dude, did you at least have time to eat, sleep and do the normal stuff? I mean, I probably cannot talk, since I got addicted to Clicker Heroes on Kongregate. Upgrading heroes, killing monsters, building ancients and so much more to do. At least as an idle game, I could take a break once every 15 minutes to play a bit, then go straight back to study.
Well a degree will always be set out in some particular fashion with what must be learnt and whatever, but depending on what you choose, you might be able to choose a few 3rd or 4th year subjects from your faculty, rather than the limits of the degree itself. That's an example I'm personally aware of, but not sure entirely how it works in general.
Ehhhhh.... I don't know. African Dance to me sounds like either a hobby or something to do outside of your degree, as if you're with a club or society... Will it get 'em anywhere?
Cheers man, take care, and good luck for your results.
David.
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Well, when I'm watching tv shows I forget to do somethings like survive HAHHAHAHAH.... I forgoet to eat etc. i actually don't know how i do it.
HAHHAHAHAH The procrastination struggles we both have are so real.
Hrmmmm, yeah I'm not too sure how the subjects go for in terms of my degree. Hoping we get some freedom to choose some interesting electives later on though ;D I mean, I'm not complaining or anything really, it's just it'd be sick to do some really random but interesting electives haha.
Thanks, all the best for you too!
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Now how would THAT look on your tombstone, bud?
"Here lies Hieu, once a productive young member of society with tonnes of potential, now reduced to bones from this insidious, nonsensical addiction."
More on that note, if it were to happen, how would the "Ironic Punishment" room in Hell bode for a guy like you, watching hours upon hours of soap operas, or reality TV shows?
Least I'm trying my best to curb this procrastination habit of mine... It ain't easy, but so be it.
I'm sure if you're heading off to a top-tier university you should get plenty of choices both related to the degree and meant as an interesting elective to make you stand out from the employee pool. But those aren't my calls to make, they're yours.
Take it easy, my friend!
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HAHAHHAHAH Imagine... damn that would be pretty funny though. Well, I guess i'm lucky exams are over and random tv show cravings are finally over. So now im just back to drawing and working and seeing friends hehe.
Random question but, did you go to stereosonic?
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Back to life, I reckon.
No, in the end I didn't go to Stereosonic. I don't see myself as big a fan of live music events as others, and I'm normally not the type to go out frequently. Course, things can change on a dime.
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Ahh that's fair enough, everyones got different interests and I respect that! It's my second time going and man, I had the best weekend
But yeah, back to life now
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Excellent to know buddy!
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Aww, that's so cute C:
The colours and the background are phenomenal!
I really love your drawings as much as I love the movie
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YAY THANK YOU SO MUCH JELLYYYYYY~!~
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You're welcome!
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