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I want it aaaaall!!!!

Journal Entry: Tue Apr 17, 2012, 5:11 AM
When I look around on dA I notice that most people seem to have a goal. And I don't just mean the common goal to improve because I assume that almost every artist has that anyway. No, I mean a somewhat clear vision of the kind of art they want to do. Be it anime, animals, scenery, realism etc etc.
But then I think to myself that I don't really have that at all. Sure I have phases where I think, oh that's it, that's the one thing I really want to get better at! A few days later though it's something completely different. I just feel like I want to be able to do it all. I want to be able to create high quality art in all fields at one point. Not just scenery, I want it for my pixels, my chibis, for realistic portraits, for general studies...
And I'm far from it. Now I was thinking...what if that's exactly what keeps me from improving with the speed I'd like to. Because I can't seem to keep focus, because I jump from one thing to the next. On the other hand though I notice that I can draw lessons from everything I do and apply it to one of the other fields I am working at.
Anyway, that's just me getting carried away. :XD:



And then maybe you should check this out:
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There's a lot of truth in this and I'd advise you to read the whole description.
Personally I've been thinking a lot that it is a little unfair how some categories will always get more exposure but the current system does indeed drown out a lot of amazing works that are in the "normal" categories.
But just read it yourself. :)

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~ShillMynara Apr 24, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
cool aim, vala
hope u reach to where u want

i had set my goal, but many things made me stop drawing, from the computer fail til busy life in RL
so im still far away from my goal
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^ValaSedai Apr 24, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
thx :)
yeah it's always a long and winding road but if we stick to it we'll get to the goal in the end. :3
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*Viokcha Apr 18, 2012  Student Digital Artist
We are so similar on this point! I lost internet last monday, and on my two days far from the comp, I took some time to think about my art. Only thinking. My boyfriend even thought I was ill or mad at him lol! Anyway. I realised I always wanted to draw in anime style, but even 12 years of practice later, I'm still incredibly far from it. I don't even enjoy anime style anymore. So here's what I think: I still haven't found my own style. What a shame! :XD: I guess I'll have to focus on what I'm good at and improve it, instead of keeping losing my time on something I will never be successful at.
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^ValaSedai Apr 18, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Maybe yeah. :)
Thing is that I feel I am fairly good at everything (wow this is not supposed to sounds arrogant), but I don't know if I'll ever be a pro at anything. ^^ But I guess I can live with that. :shrug: :D
Kinda like: Jack of all trades, master of none. xD
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*Viokcha Apr 18, 2012  Student Digital Artist
Haha :XD: At least you're satisfied with anything you do, right? That's a good thing ^^ I don't feel the same way with my "art" ^^'
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^ValaSedai Apr 18, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
oh satisfied is saying a bit too much, I have my really bad moments. ^^;
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*Viokcha Apr 18, 2012  Student Digital Artist
Everyone does :) By the way, I'd like to commission you a dA pixel icon, can I? I can pay, of course :) Some nice dude commissionned me, so I have some free money YAY :la:
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^ValaSedai Apr 19, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Yes ofc you can 8D
I'd love to make one for you.^^
Just send me the details in a note, okay? :3
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~SplitNinja Apr 17, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Going on a search for a purpose?
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^ValaSedai Apr 17, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
depends on what you think I'm looking for ;D
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