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GarnetMelody — My Influence Map

Published: 2010-10-06 06:04:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 2542; Favourites: 2; Downloads: 0
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Description I decided I wanted to do one of these things. The only problem is I have so many things that influence me that I couldn't fit it all on this map thingy. So I picked some core elements that play a role in my inspiration and influenceness stuff lol and I'll mention a few extra that sadly were able to be placed on this map.

NOTE: Excuse the spelling. I'm sleepy lol
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1) Walter Elias Disney:

Now I know that pretty much everyone likes Disney in some form, be it the movies, the parks or the cartoons or stupid Disney Channel.

However Walt himself is my biggest inspiration and my biggest influence when it comes to art. Walt's dedication to story telling and good quality art to me has always been a fire to drive me to excell and do better in what I do. He was a man with a dream and had no fear when he wanted to go after and pursue it.

Walt Disney's ability to keep going even when all doors seem closed and when everything seemed to just not work for him has inspired me in many ways. His ability to tell such wonderful cherished stories is a legacy within itself that we still get to enjoy today. His ability at art which like any other famous person wasn't the best work ever has also inspired me. His early sketches of Mickey Mouse and all of his characters let me know that no one is perfect and stars are not made overnight.

My favorite quote of Walt has to be: "If you can dream it, you can do it." and I've never heard words that were more true.

2) Kingdom Hearts and Tetsuya Nonomura:

Though I may not know much about the creator of the Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy series, I do know that I really love the artwork. It's inspired me in many ways to try and mimick the style and do as best as I possibly can. Not to mention most of the Final Fantasy games and Kingdom Hearts itself is just kick arse. Period

3) Sailor Moon/Anime:

Okay any person who is a fan of anime at some point in their lives encountered Sailor Moon. This really girly, cool anime was one of the many starts to wanting to draw in anime/cartoon style. It was also Sailor Moon that got me interested in Astronomy and what went on in outer space.

4) Michaelangelo:

One of the greatest artists that lived during the Rennaissance in Florence. Though I may never reach an ability to draw and paint and sculpt like him, many of his works inspire me to always do better. I've never had the pleasure to see any of his works in person, but every sculpture and every painting has touched me in a personal way.

5) Ancient Greece:

One of my favorite subjects is ancient history and one of my favorite of the ancient civilizations was that of the Greeks. I love all of the ancient world in general, but the stories of Greece, the "art" and the country itself has always had a great appeal to me. I'm always doodling gods and goddesses and creatures like nymphs and dryads.

6) Bach:

I love classic music. Though my fave genre from the old days would have to be Baroque, and Bach my favorite composer. It is his music that I tend to listen to when I want to draw. That and techno music which is the total opposite lol! But it's the old school dudes, like Bach, Mozart, Handel, Beethoven and etc that inspires me when it comes to music. It's a shame that most young people don't really listen to this type of music nowadays. They only waste time listening to the Jonas Brothers >.>

7) Decora/Japanese Fashion Scene:

My love, my passion, my everything that is just inspiring. LOL I sound like Gwen Stefani: "Harajuku girls you got the wicked style I like the way that you are I am your biggest fan." I Japanese fashion: From Kogals, to Decoras, to Lolis, and Ganguro and Manba and yeah! Everything!

My absolute faves are the Decora girls with their infinite amount of decoration pieces. They are pretty much the insipiration for my characters and my love for wanting to become a fashion designer.

8) Harry Potter Books/All Books:

I love this book series and it has become a big piece of my life. In reality ALL the books I read affect me in some way. I feel like Belle in this sense. Books are my life. They paint images and take me to places I cant go in real life. The Harry Potter books were one of the major journeys I encountered while reading and they've inspired me and influenced me in many ways.

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9) Vincent Price:

The love of my life I have seen ALL of Vincent's movies. He's the apple of my eye, the cream in my coffee, etc etc. His voice, his looks, his acting. I could go on for hours about him but to save you guys a bit of reading I wont.

10) Miss Piggie:

My little model, Miss Piggie, is one of my biggest inspirations. She's a lovely, loveable little girl who fills my life with sunshine and always puts a smile on my face. She's the reason why I do what I do, and her support makes me go on and continue. Her smiles make me happy when everything seems to be falling apart around me. I love my little model, she really means the world to me.

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-Not in the Map but always in my Heart-

11) My Deviantart Friends:

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You three girls are one of my biggest inspirations. You always push me to keep doing what I love despite the bad words and stupid people who say otherwise. Your artworks also inspire me to remember that art is for fun and not something you should do to become famous, but something you do because you enjoy doing it. You gals keep me down to earth and your constant support is another of the fuels that drive me to do what I love to do.

ALL of my other deviant art friends and fans are just as important. You guys all play a great role in my life and I appreciate all the love and support you give.
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Comments: 18

Seeking-Urjurak [2010-10-25 04:02:04 +0000 UTC]

Nice!! And WOW. That last part is pretty powerful!!! I respect that sooo much.X3

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GarnetMelody In reply to Seeking-Urjurak [2010-10-25 23:41:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Seeking-Urjurak In reply to GarnetMelody [2010-10-27 15:31:02 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!!!

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AliDocious [2010-10-08 22:44:08 +0000 UTC]

Awesome influences!!! I'm so honored to be counted as inspiration You are such a great friend, and it is so great to know someone as inspiring and kind as you are!!! Keep doing what you do!!! Never give up!!

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GarnetMelody In reply to AliDocious [2010-10-09 21:04:36 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you Ali! You're the best

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AliDocious In reply to GarnetMelody [2010-10-11 05:49:42 +0000 UTC]

Anytime, my friend!!! I believe it is you that are awesome

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GarnetMelody In reply to AliDocious [2010-10-11 06:01:16 +0000 UTC]

Lol stop you'll make my ego inflate LOL! Thanks for the awesome words of kindness, believe it or not you're pretty awesome yourself.

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AliDocious In reply to GarnetMelody [2010-10-11 06:05:20 +0000 UTC]

Lol We all need it sometimes haha D'aww You're makin' me blush XD

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GarnetMelody In reply to AliDocious [2010-10-11 06:31:36 +0000 UTC]

That we do. Lol well you started it! Gosh! >.<

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AliDocious In reply to GarnetMelody [2010-10-11 20:47:36 +0000 UTC]

Lol

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RRBSPcreaturerox [2010-10-06 19:32:06 +0000 UTC]

Very cool.

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Bowvs [2010-10-06 10:05:52 +0000 UTC]

AHHHHHH *fangirl squeal*

I heart you muchly toooo

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GarnetMelody In reply to Bowvs [2010-10-06 20:34:08 +0000 UTC]

Lol yay. hearting muchly is awesome!

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kage-kunoichi [2010-10-06 06:08:56 +0000 UTC]

Aww...I'm really honored you'd mention me. Thank you!

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GarnetMelody In reply to kage-kunoichi [2010-10-06 06:16:59 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. You deserve to be mentioned. Thanks again for all the support and awesomeness.

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kage-kunoichi In reply to GarnetMelody [2010-10-06 06:22:02 +0000 UTC]

Of course! If anyone deserves support, it's you!

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GarnetMelody In reply to kage-kunoichi [2010-10-06 06:23:57 +0000 UTC]

Aww thanks!

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kage-kunoichi In reply to GarnetMelody [2010-10-06 06:27:03 +0000 UTC]

Of course!

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