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I was tagged by the inimitable OfOneSoul for the new Community Volunteer project, highlighting our favourite Daily Deviations featured within the recent weeks! I encourage the community to join in on this project by simply going through the "Daily Deviations Page" and collecting some of their favourite pieces of art within a journal titled "My Daily Deviation Highlights"! We hope this project will help spread awareness and love for Daily Deviations and our fellow deviant artists! Thanks for the inspiration, Mrs-Durden!! #ddhighlights 

Here are my selections:

deadqueen of the forest by amandajackson
Cloudy El by Trashins
Oranda by proxi-mity
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Apparently my current taste is women with intense stares? But seriously, these are four powerful, amazing portraits. And one fantastic landscape.

And the following esteemed colleagues are henceforth and thusly tagged:
Riemea | CameronKobe | Divine-Princess | Kops-the-Jidiot | Stygma


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Tagged!

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Tagged by Riemea, the scandral scoundrel!

13 things about me:


  1. Being in the mountains makes my soul happy.
  2. My favorite genre of music is classic rock.
  3. Christmas is my favorite time of year.
  4. I collect vinyl records.
  5. Supernatural and the West Wing are my favorite TV shows.
  6. Wanderlust hits me every few years and I have to travel abroad.
  7. I want to be a polyglot.
  8. Used bookstores are one of my weaknesses.
  9. Cooking and baking help destress me.
  10. I was a rower for seven years.
  11. At one point I wanted to be an astrophysicist.
  12. My only "pet" was an adopted humpback whale.
  13. I love playing board games, especially in big groups.

Riemea's 13 Questions:


  1. How many languages do you speak?
    • Two and a half: English, Arabic, and a smattering of French.
  2. What's the most interesting place you have been to?
    • Beirut, a fantastic mix of cultures, languages, people, history, and general awesomeness.
  3. What is your biggest dream?
    • Oh man, I can't pick just one! Sooo...move to a place with mountains.
  4. Do you have a role model? If yes, who?
    • My mother, she is simply incredible.
  5. Are you a cat or a dog person?
    • I'm not really an animal person at all.
  6. Do you have any allergies?
    • Nope, hallelujah!
  7. What is your favourite word?
    • Numinous
  8. Would you rather lose hearing, smelling, touching, seeing, or speaking, if you had to lose one of your five senses?
    • Well, I'm already half-way gone on hearing...so I'll go for smell? 
  9. What is your current hair colour and style?
    • Natural blackish-brown, long and straight or curly, depending on the day.
  10. Which place would you like to visit and why?
    • Germany! I've heard it's got amazing food, history, people, and so much more.
  11. Why did you join deviantArt?
    • I always felt awkward sharing art with people I knew, but this place has really helped me grow and become more comfortable with art.
  12. Grab the book closest to you, turn to page 34, and write down the first five words of line 5. (I know, not really a question)
    • "not confined to the blessing of life" - Palace Walk (I know, more than five, but the quote was so good)
  13. What's your favourite type of art to look at?
    • Digital realism, particularly portraits.

My 13 Questions

  1. What is your favorite line from a movie, book, or song?
  2. What book have you read more than 3 times?
  3. What is your favorite food?
  4. What's the most extreme thing you've ever done?
  5. If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
  6. Which city/country is on the top of your travel list?
  7. What is your favorite artistic style?
  8. What period of time would you most like to visit?
  9. Do you have any tattoos? Of what?
  10. Where did you meet your best friend?
  11. What's the worst movie you've ever seen?
  12. Planes, trains, or automobiles?
  13. What is your favorite song?

 I tag:

CameronKobe, Unique0Me, MightyMilly, DTKinetic, Astrikos, slugette, Anathematixs, :devLeonessLKN:, Kops-the-Jidiot, Stygma, SimplySilent, :devDark-Artic-Fox:, JayJustice


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I had grand visions of the new year: I was going to make all these boss resolutions and focus on art and get back and the game and it was going to be great.

Then I got engaged and set a wedding date for January 10th, 2015. So, all those pie-in-the-sky plans will be on hiatus until I get back from the craziness that is a wedding and can finally settle in! :squee:

But I really do want to get back to art. I want to finish the Marvel series and start painting again. I have so many things to catch up on (thanks to those who are being super patient with me...) and so many new things I want to do (like draw Riemea's OC! Maybe attempt painting something good enough for a DD?).

What are you guys all hoping for in the new year?

Love to you all :heart:

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Hellooooo

2 min read


I'm not dead!

Trying to get back into the groove. I miss you beautiful people. That is all.


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Why helloooo

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<div class="heading">I'm not dead!</div>

My activity here on dA has been sporadic at best the last six or so months. I feel terribly guilty every time I log on to check things out and then disappear because I'm terrified by how many admin messages I have to go through. But I ache to get back to doing art, so here's me, trying to do that. I'll do my best to hold myself accountable, but a little nudge from you guys would always be welcome.

<div class="heading">Current projects</div>
I have a few things in the works at the moment. I'm still trying to get through the Marvel Women A to Z project, and would like to be done by the end of 2014. Likewise, I have a couple paintings in the works! I also have a kiriban project that I need to finish ASAP, so that's top priority for me.

Hopefully once I get a handle on my life, art, etc. I can be a bit more active! I miss being here and engaging with art and artists regularly.

:heart:


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