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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
Thx a lot for your comments. i like so much your work.
xx
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Very very rarely
I see you finally posted some new stuff! It looks great!!
How's your lady?
Miss you!!
*A
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Oh.... I miss you too!!,
Heh thank you for your emails by the way, I keep meaning to reply but ive been putting it off till i have something successful to tell you!! well its happening so, i'll tell you when it does or if it doesnt and i'll need cheering up! hehe
Hope things are going well for you my dear
I'll write soon i promise
:cuddles: :cuddles: cuddles:
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I think I'll watch, your gallery is intresting
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Got your gallery by random search. It's glad to see that you are from winnipeg, the city i m thinking about immigrating to. If possible I'd like hear your saying about the illustrator and multimedia designer situation in Winnipeg. THX in advance. Meric bien!
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you are back?
where have you been?
i hope you remember me...
have a nice day
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how could I forget you? I've never been gone, just... busy in other realms and such
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i am glad 
in which realms have you been?
which realms?
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Work, college, love... not as much art as I would enjoy 
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I see... busy enough... i hope you are not too tired LOL !!!
Well your are back and it is really nice taliking again
I love your devID
A 
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It's December 8th which means it's your special day. Hoping you have a fantastic birthday, get some nice gifts and generally get to enjoy it lots.
All the best and much love from the birthdays team to you
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Birthdays Team
This birthday greeting was brought to you by: =diamond281
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Hi
A little bird [link] 
hope you have a great day 
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U've been tagged
Okay here's the rules:
1. Post these rules:
2. Each person tagged must post 8 random facts about themselves
3. Tags should write a journal/ blog of these facts
4. At the end of the post 8 more persons are tagged and named
5. Go to their page and leave a comment telling them they're tagged
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Hey there fellow member from the hey days of PSA. How ya been?
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you have a great idea i think..
and i have been felt wonderful emotion in here..
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Sorry for the uber-long reply, I keep forgetting to check my comments lol. Thankyou very much, and yeah I would actually be kinda interested.
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Wow thanks for the favs and the nice comment miss
Very much appreciated!
Greetzz,
ciKalong.
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Thank you for complimenting my taste. The same to you beautiful! I had some pictures posted as well...but I apparently they were a little too graphic? Not sure why by comparison, but I hope to have some more up in the near future. I really like your gallery, you are a very beautiful model.
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I'm a photographer, I'll pass on the compliments to my models 
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and the sepia toned self portrait as well right...?
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well then... your madels are very beautiful as well, but so are you sweety.
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No I haven't used my own stock photos yet, but I've credited and even linked you the stock photographers in the deviations descriptions. BUT... 
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cooooooooooooooooooooooooool
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It's about time isn't it!!? Gee I had no idea you WEREN'T on my watch 
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yeah really! Weve been talkign FOREVER
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I KNOW! I guess I just thought you never updated much... or something!
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Yeah, thanks for the comment. I propably should get a proper scan of the picture, that one is taken with a camera. ..or just a little PS to make it look bit better but I feel too lszy at the moment.
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I'll do it if you send it to me!
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You have a wonderful gallery, I will be adding you to my watch 
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