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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
Just dropping by to say hi...and have a look in your 
Anyway, hope you are well, and having fun....take it easy, and be safe
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Hope all is well with you my friend 
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Hi, thanks for the deviantwatch, I really appreciate it!
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hey 
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hey
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Hello Hun
Thanx for the comments on my newish stuff.....been missing everyone here at DA, but as you know things have been keeping busy away from the PC.....and having my Hard Drive go all silly on me didnt help either...
But, life must go on, and experience can only make you stronger, even though it doesnt seem like it at the time...
So, so glad to hear from YOU again...missed all your beautiful art....always makes me smile, and i really will have to find some time to sift through your gallery to see what i have missed while i havent been here....
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hey, thanks for adding painted desert to your favorites, glad you like it.
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by the way, cool icon, check more of your stuff later ok?
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Hi there
How's it going?
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a kind comment on
Burnished .
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Thank you for the comments and the +fav
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Thank you very much for your kind note on my page. I appreciate it.
Beautiful gallery you have here yourself too. 
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Thank you for all the sweet comments you always leave
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thanks for your comments and feedback on my recent work
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aaand thanks a lot for the +devwacht
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thank you aimee~ that was really sweet of you to fav Blu..shes one of my favorites
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hey, thank you a lot for faving "Sadness" and for adding me to your devwatch
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***may this year fullfill your dreams and wishes***....all the way...
:>
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hey, thanks a lot for the +fav
you have some wounderful drawing skills, keep it on!
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just popped by to wish you a great new year, I hope it brings you the very best of health, wealth and happiness 
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happy holidays to you too! talented?
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hey thanks for your very positive comments chicky
ive been trawling DA for my stock recently, and found some really cool stuff.. so yeah.. thanks again!
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Merry Christmas and happy new year...
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*SPLATCH!* You've been hit by a snowball!! This is the beginning of the 2003 - 2004 deviantart snowball fight!!! Choose lots 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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Thanks for your comments and for the 2 favs!
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*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!!
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heya chicky
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thanks aimee ..glad you like the icon and the gallery.. =]
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you have awesome surreal works... very trippy.
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my gallery here -
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Thanks so much for the comment and 
Have a great week, girl.
Pixie
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