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Now, you might well be thinking that this is a really messy and random way of working. You might also be right.

What I really want to say with this is that there's no right or wrong way to work. Some artists might be able to draw everything in a single layer without erasing or altering anything. Other people might redraw the same sketch or lineart over and over until it's perfect. Then there's people like me who change images as they're working on them. In fact, there's as many ways of working as there are artists in the world.

You might now be wondering why I'm telling you this.

It's because I sometimes get heartbreaking comments from young artists who seem genuinely intimidated by some of the artwork they see on dA. It seems as though they see a finished piece of artwork - perfect, professional and awe inspiring, perhaps - and think that they must be 'professional' to achieve such results. I suppose we've all been there at some point, having seen a piece of art that was just so amazing it makes you question why you insist on continuing with art when you could never be as good. Or it might make you so obsessed with perfect techniques and getting everything absolutely right that suddenly art becomes tedious and disheartnening.

But art should be fun and enjoyable and awesome. And you shouldn't always take it too seriously.

If you're worried you're not getting any better or you'll never be as good as so-and-so, don't worry, you will. And if you think your work will never look professional, well there's no such thing. Not really. There's just some lucky people who happen to make money from their art, it's doesn't necessarily mean they're better than you.

So find a way of working that suits you and don't be concerned with how people say you should work. Enjoy drawing, scribble over things, change your mind halfway through a piece and rock on! Because your art is about you and you should enjoy it and be proud of yourself. Because we are all awesome. </ motivational>

*huggles all round*

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Munryeo
To the Soul © Laura Hunt / Gasarasrevolution
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Mood: Love ~LadyTempusMori Nov 15, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
This piece is beautiful! And thank you so much for showing your process. I am always curious on how other artists work. The insight is appreciated.
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~Nekokissa Aug 27, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Yay *hugs* Its really nice to see your detailed tutorials it helps me understand your great techniques. Thank you for bringing me into the awesome worlds of your pictures. ♥
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~anyatagomachii May 18, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
i haven't used paint tool sai.. coz i just heard it from you. ahahah. ur tutorial is uber amazing.. i think in can't do this *^* ur too awesome!
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=Gasara May 18, 2012
Paint Tool SAI is really easy to use so I'm sure you'll get the hang of it really quickly. Everything else just comes with practice and patience! :hug:
Thank you, my dear ♥
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~anyatagomachii May 18, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
waaah that raised my spirits. hehe. i just finished my lineart and i'm gonna color and show it to you after i finish it. well if it looks ok that is, haha!
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Mood: Love ~Piimocial May 17, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Thank you for tutorial !
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=Gasara May 18, 2012
You're welcome ♥
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~Minuu-chan Apr 19, 2012
I wish I had your attention span and patience. I think my art would improve if i did....
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~Tzoli Apr 15, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Oh Damn you are good! I wish I could draw like this with Sai!
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~artsyfartsy11 Mar 4, 2012  Student General Artist
WHY YOU BE SO AMAZING
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