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lilpixie
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[2003-05-16 05:00:28 +0000 UTC]
"Danae"
(Canada)
# Statistics
Favourites: 673; Deviations: 80; Watchers: 126
Watching: 144; Pageviews: 24163; Comments Made: 4616; Friends: 144
# Interests
Favorite movies: AmelieFavorite bands / musical artists: Sarah Slean, Arcade Fire, Stars, Metric, Coldplay
Favorite writers: Jean M. Auel
# About me
These great words from Gilad Benari gilad really resonated with me. I couldn't have said it better:
You know,
I don't have much time, as I would like to have, to be as active on DA as I would like to (and I would like to). Still, I have some things I think I always try and do with my time here, and I would like to recommend them to you as well...
And these are the things:
1. Go through fresh photography and art.
You know, some might forget we need good inspiration in order to create.
The Ideas can come from nothing, but sometimes you see something, and it gives you an idea for a spin, of something else. Use fresh talents for that "brain storming".
2. Give feedback and support for young artists.
We all were new, we all struggled for people to know us, and give us feedback.
It's hard on such a huge community to be heard, to be seen.
It's easy supporting the popular. They are on our watch, on the main page, they are all over the place. The gain power, and the fresh ones find it harder and harder to be noticed. Let's say it loud and clear It's not enough to be talented. Sad, but true.
So many talents start here, find out how hard it is to get noticed, and leave.
We all loose from them leaving (see reason number 1 why is it our loss).
So, what can we do?
I add to my watch fresh talents, I go through new deviations, I randomly enter galleries of those who left me interesting comments.
Don't be afraid to fresh work. It may be just an icon, but it's a huge Impetus for them. Leave them a short message of what you liked, or could make their work better. Share you taste and knowledge.
This is the best part of being in a positive community
You know, there are so many galleries where you can be negative to other people work. In rank, critique, etc' and you can be negative even being anonymous. I hate that.
People are being negative to others, to promote themselves.
The whole concept makes me sick.
One of the things I love here, is that ignoring others, is probably the most negative you can get.
3. Teach from what you know. Share.
Isn't it wonderful when you have something you can share?
If you have a certain way to work your magic, a wonderful technique, or even graphic skills... I feel it's much more fun passing it on to others, than having it as a "secret" for others to admire.
Seeing others improve, learn, and broad their skills, because of your help, is so much better than a "secret".
So comment, answer when asked, explain.
This is the best feeling, when somebody grows artistically, and you are a part of it.
4. give feedback back to those who found time to comment on your work.
Tricky, I know.
Over a certain amount of comments, it becomes impossible to answer everyone. So don't answer all, but answer questions when asked, or answer long and well thought of comments.
Hey, they gave you their time, and this is the least you can do to appreciate them.
5. Use your journal entry for tutorials and promotion, for others
One thing I don't like is when the journal is used for self-promotion.
I just don't get it... The system offers you a way to communicate a journal, and you use it to tell how great you are? I just don't get it.
If people want to see your work, they go to your gallery.
If people want to buy your prints, they go to your store.
Right? That should be enough IMHO.
Well, I think journals should be used to share thoughts, knowledge, news, promotion for fresh artists, most favorite work. Etc'
You know what I mean?
We all have our own reasons for hanging out around here.
Some for fun and killing time, some for friends, some for profit of selling prints. All is cool.
I just say we should give something for this community. Not just because it's the right thing to do, but also because it's the way it should be. And, it's the way I like it.
Just my thoughts on the subject.
What do you think?
# Comments
Comments: 591
hey girl,
look who finally got an avatar! wow took me a whole year...lol. i did in while procrastinating (from the studio proposal). back to my old ways. anyways...i know i say it lots, but i must say it again. you are one rockin photographer/artist/person. you inspire me.
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Nice gallery fellow deviant! Just wanted to say hello!
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you're more than welcome for the 
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you just walked in the breakout room, gimme back my cables! Oh wait... nevermind. Thanks
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lilpixie
je'taime
is a Conceptual Artist
is Female
is a deviant since May 16, 2003, 1:00 AM
has 5,699 pageviews
I was so close i had to do this
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Dear Rachael,
I haven't mailed you in a while and I feel very bad because of it. I've been busy and eventually I forgot that we had such great contact. On a positive note, I've been drawing again finally! *dance*
How are you, and how is your family? I hope we can get our correspondence back on track, because I loved receiving your emails, and I do miss them. I hope to hear from you soon!
Roxy
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~lilpixie = Aimee
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Joe
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I wish you the best in everything my friend
just dropping off some pretty 
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and some friendly 
Hope we can talk more sometime Paige. I miss you my friend. I"ll see you when I see you. maybe we can meet someday my friend. that would be so much more then an honour.
Have a 
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AMY!
I miss friends from school *tear tear sigh tear*
I also co-incidently lost your number...
You should find away to contact luke.
I suggest yourself, Miss Mel, and possibly that Vern character, all make our way out for some sort of Gelati beverage....
...
WORD!
Ps: work is borring.
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its a love letter! heh, everyone thinks its a sticker sheet.
Joe
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the bubbly girl was imaginary. she does look like someone i know though, but not someone i know well. thankyou!
Joe
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Goddamit, you're updating now to?
Well I'll be a sonofaslut.
I want to update.
Buy me internetings!!!!
PLEASE!!!
BEGGING!!!
UNDEATHENING BEGGING!!!!!!!!
*tears*
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Holy crap, are you like... related to Gollum my precious?
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Thanks for the fav on "Kimono Beauty 1", so glad you liked it
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Thanks for the 
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Thank you for the lovely comment!!!
You've got a very nice gallery here
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thankyou so much for your comments and fave
just been having a look at your gallery, i love your photography!
see you around xxx
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Meat is murder, go veg and stop animal crulity!
Sign your Name and pass it on
Hannah, Kayla, Ben
Vegitarians
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That was sick, I couldn't even finish watching it! I dunno, I'm no vegetarian but I do try my best to pay attention how the animals I eat were treated before they die. My aunt told me how to check the labeling etc. At least the animals that died for my consumption had a purpose and weren't just killed and chucked if you can understand where I'm coming from, but I can see it from your side. I think it's horrible the way they killed those animals 
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Yeah, I totally see where you are comming from. I think that is SO awful. I don't eat seals or anything, but I watched this one Peta Video where they were actually CLUBBING the baby seals! They were sooo cute. I'm not all "aww.. look at those cute little puppies" or anything at all but I almost cried. The seals were seriously flipping out in ceasure. It was awful. And this other 2 I watched were they were doing experiments on these monkeys and they gave anistetics to this one monkey and they gave him the wrong dosage and they were 6 years expired! They drilled holes in his skull and stuck a wire through his arm and it connected to his left eye while he was still awake! Isn't that awful! I felt so sad after that. Plus they isolated the monkey in a cage that was too small for 3 years...
And ANOTHER one I watched they did this experiment on a monkey that scientists said was COMPLETLY USELESS! They took the monkey away from his mom right when he was born, sewed his eyes closed, and stuck a sonar thing to his head, then isolated him in a metal cage in a dark room for like 3 months.
It's awful. So I can't help but to thing about the cruel things they do to animals when I eat meat...
Later.
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Many thanks for the favorite! You have a great gallery!
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Yowzas! Thanks for all the faves and comments and especially the watch.
And to answer your question, I'm not a braggart, 'cause I'm not any good at it. I have to pay people to brag for me.
---AK
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A very belated thankyou for the favorite. :]
You have quite a nice gallery here yourself, keep up the great work!!
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Thank you!! And a belated Happy New Year!
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Have you got nice holidays my friend?
I hope you did
marry chrismass and happy new year . sorry for being late
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