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I'm bored :c...*50 point giveaway!* (WINNER!)*EDIT* WINNER ANNOUNCED!!

Congrats to :iconBellaK123:!!!
There will be another BIG point/art giveaway soon!! So don't be sad if you didn't win c:
There will also be a June giveaway too!
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I am very bored! D:
And since I am feeling bored and nice, I decided to do a tiny point giveaway.
All you have to do is:

Fave this journal (it will be your number)

Watch me IF you like my art~ ;v;
Well....that's about it!
Winner will be chosen using Random.org
Deadline: 5/19/13
If you take a look/join my contest, I will love you forever

Contest Time!
It's time for my contest!
I hope you guys are excited. I've been planning this contest for months now.
If you would like to see existing contest entries, click here! ---> http://kittenhime.deviantart.com/favourites/55354821
✿Theme✿
Draw my persona Kitty!

✿What I'll Be Looking For✿
This contest will not be judged much by the quality but more by the creativity.
I would like to see what you all come up with!
✿What Mediums Are Allowed✿
♥Digital Art
♥Traditional Art
♥Pixel Art
✿What Is Not Allowed✿
♥Other OC's or Characters
♥ Gender bending
♥Creating her in another form other than Kemonomimi
✿Rules✿
♥The contest will e

May GiveawayIt is time for our monthly giveaway! Help us thank our awesome donors by giving them a llama. You can find our donors here.
How can I participate in this giveaway?
Simple, just favorite this journal (we had issues with people spamming comments).
How will the winner be selected?
A random number generator will be used (random.org to be specific). The RNG will be first used to select a page from the list of those who favorited this journal. Then from that list the RNG will be used to select the winner!
Do I have to be a member of this group?
No, you do not have to be a member.
Who can win?
Any member of deviantArt that has been around for at least 6 months and has not won the membership from previous giveaways. The winner must be a deviant who currently does not have an active subscription to deviantArt.
What if this account I have now is under six months, bu

Draw My OC Contest! Join please~~~Finally, contest time! Arrr…..I've been wanting to held a contest since….last year….haha…I was too lazy to write a journal of the contest….*sob*. Okay, now let's get to the point.
Theme
Draw my Dragon and Kirin OC in any scenery
Reference:

Reference sheet : http://sta.sh/013xi9fy914i http://sta.sh/0xa6rmqfzk1
Allowed Media & Style

Media : Digital art and traditional art (must be coloured) ONLY.

Style: Anime (cell-shaded/soft-shaded)/manga & Semi-realism anime ONLY. NO chibis/portrait/abstract/anthro/animation/photomanipulation etc
Some examples that the style I like:
http://chaosringen.deviantart.com/art/Centaur-Warrior-364644727
http://jinkimania.deviantart.com/art/Commission-Pie66-371753047
http://yogisha.deviantart.com/art/Silent-stratosphere-371646432
http://cobi-cobi.deviantart.com/art/Atera-363609173
http://juhaihai.deviantart.com/art/

Oi people - think before you click!Yesterday I got spammed to hell with messages linking to different variants of this image:
They can have slightly different graphics or contain different links but the message is always basically the same - go to this page and you'll receive 20 000

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I have to ask the question - how dim do you have to be to fall for it?
Ok let's see - we have an image hosted on a profile that is 1 day old and asks you to visit a website with a strange url with a promise of a financial reward on an another website. How do you even imagine that would work? And now, of course, people start crying that their computers got infected with malware. Which is great - every genius who fell for this obvious phishing scam deserved it. I hope your shitty computer burns and you along with it.
I know this is a no-duh for 90% of people reading it but for the sake of the rest lets revise what we all should know about online phishig. And before you go all:
No, no you can't.
Copypasta from

[FINISHED]hihihihi <3
Today I've reached 1,000+ watchers * O * holy carp what the fluck kfndmslkrhfgbjnsljshfnc
Amg did you know i never thought i'd get as many as 50 watchers when i joined dA XDDD
idfhvbnmsdjufgdvbjcnlsifh anyways
To thank all my watchers.... Im going to be giving away stuff owo
I know it's not much but I really don't have that much to give ;___; <3 Please understand
Im giving away a goodie bundle consisting of:

-Chibi from me

-Pixel Icon from me
-1 month premium
-150
You can look in my gallery if you want examples
Rules to participate:
-You MUST be one of my watchers BEFORE this journal is posted to be eligible(I will be checking!)
-One entry per person (no using other accounts!)
-You must love apple juice (Nah, just kidding)
To enter (if you are eligible):
-

this journal
-.... thats it 8D
Because I will be picking a number from a random generator, you must fav this journal and the number yo

Premium and Point Giveaway!The Giveaway
I will be giving away a one month, three month, twelve month, and two-thousand points!
Just fav this journal and you can win!
Rules
You must favorite this journal
No point or plz accounts
Accounts must have at least one month seniority
Do not enter more than once
How can I get entered more?
Favorite this journal to get entered
Write a journal about this giveaway and include this thumb:
:thumb371701888:
{Please comment if you do}
Donate to the giveaway. Every ten points equals one entry
How will I be picking the winners?
I will be using a generator to randomly pick a name.
Journal Written
:iconxHeartOfaPhoenix: :iconSnowy-Heart: :iconAbystoma: :iconminieverfeel: :icondarkdeath6136: :iconMarshfeilds-stock: :iconGokuDrawingCentral: :iconluvnuage: :iconcoolhorse1: :iconGrace3333: :iconour-cosmic-love: :iconBunnymee: :iconIlmexxx: :iconRoroam: :iconFeebas-Hunter: :iconxScarletstripesx: :iconClovis-cutestkitten: :iconKrimzonNights

Opinions are a Dangerous thing: Art StylesThis isn't about narking on anyone no, infact this is just my own muses really! You could say this is a journal for ENCOURAGEMENT! *SHINES*
I find sticking to one style restrictive if you are a beginning/moderate artist! (even professionals I might say! though I can't speak for everyone)
Having a distinctive look on how your art is done and produced is understandable and its a desire to appear unique to the point some one can just SEE your work and instantly think 'Oh! that's Ten-days!' or something along the line. However, when you are trying to find who you are and what kind of art you are to produce, I recommend trying, well, a lot of different things! Different styles, mixing styles, different colouring techinque, brushes, tools, shading. Don't feel dependant on what you are already doing and don't feel pressured by people just for trying new things!
Push out of your comfort zone. Can't draw hands? don't avoid it! draw the heck out of them! (how else are you going to learn?)
Draw a

Mini Point Giveaway - Enter Quickly!200
1st - 100 :icontwaanie:
2nd - 50 :iconbannabutt-angel-14:
3rd - 30 :iconGIR10:
4th - 10 :iconYams83:
5th - 10 :iconCrimsonRobin:

This Mini Giveaway ended May 17th 9:00PM GMT (UK Time)
All winners are picked at random! (random.org)

Made a video again :P...another fake Parashi Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGa8pPlOxuQ
It's really choppy and suuuuuper scribbly because I took like 30 seconds to draw each frame. Please fill in the gaps and gloss over the art with your wonderful imagination! I made it in Windows Movie Maker which is an absolutely evil program =o=
I'll try to fix up the ugly pictures and maybe add some color when I have time, and reupload another version later :b (don't know when though.) For now feel free to watch this one and laugh at it huhuhu
(the song is Tenkuu no Canaria, from ToS *w*b)

Win free MLP OC commissionHi guys!
I have finally decided to have some sort of give-away/contest/lottery/whatever-you-like-to-call-it

You will have the chance to win a drawing made by me, with you MLP original character
What you'll have to do to participate:
•Favorite this journal
•Put a link to your OC that you would like me to draw in in the comment field below,
•also add a little comment why I should pick your OC :3 Only one entry/person
(If you don't do all three thing above your entry won't count)
What you will win:
•A drawing of your OC, made by me with markers on paper size A5, drawn in this style http://fav.me/d65cire
If you would like me to send the physical drawing to you you'll have to pay for the shipping (only Paypal accepted), otherwise I can send the scanned version to you by e-mail :3
.• I will pick TWO (2) winners! •.
I have no idea how many that will enter, I have never done something like this before x)
This contest will end at May 23rd (which means you'll have one week to enter)
So.. good

Eurovision nightGot myself some ice cream and will be making myself compfy on the sofa so I'm ready for the big, glittery, horrible music, camp, pointless politics, drama that is eurovision. It never disappoints me.

Sadly I will be alone for this one. Matt had to do a concert he didn't want to do, so I will be live tweeting (humonlazydiva) my impression of the whole shebang.

I know I am a bit late but...YOU GUYS
Thank all of you for your presents and sweet words and llamas and points and cakes and basically EVERYTHING!

I am sorry I am not able to reply and thank every single one of you, but it really means a lot to me.
Haha, it feels so weird having this 19 near my name though

viria's turning into a big baby, and viria wouldn't be the same big baby without all of you<3 So thank you once more!

NEW CHARACTER SONGS!!Hetalia has released new character songs!!!
First off, to sort of be the new "Theme Song", they've made Mawaru Chikyuu Rondo:
Italy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUUoKYUGuPU
Romano:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=437JSOpVf2o
Japan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7y5lUEVIN9c
Then, the actual character songs:
Germany (Vorwärts Marsch! / Ich Liebe)/England (My Friend / Let's Enjoy Today!) Character Song Previews:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMdOa1FkORw&feature

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Let's Look Behind The Rainbow - Italy's Character Song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8YWYVSFTE0&feature

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Nah, It Will Settle Itself Somehow - Romano's Character Song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd07KO_QGzQ&feature

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May You Smile Today - Japan's Character Song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR6qbyUDilk&feature

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Dream Journey - Japan's Character Song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

pYVmoNMT2k&feature

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Those are all the ones I have found so far! I

Advice and TutorialsSo this First Advice and Tutorial Journal will be on General Anatomy and Such. The second will be up to you so please comment below in what you think the next Advice and Tutorial Journal should be on.
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What I personally find the hardest to draw is feet and hands. I found that with a lot of practice and a lot of frustrating mistakes my feet and hands actually look at the very least almost the way i want them to be.
Now my favorite Style of drawing is Anime or sometimes semi-realism, and i find that by doing studies of the more traditional style realism actually helps improve my anime pictures greatly. For instance i would practice drawing my hands and feet in different positions holding different things and from different angles. I also find it extremely helpful while i'm drawing and i'm having a particularly hard time drawing a hand or a foot in a certain position i will stop for a

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My new ART BOOK is out! Come and get it! Photos.

by *Red-J, Sep 18, 2012, 4:31:37 AM
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Hey guys!

I'm so excited to finally tell you guys about my new art book! I recently launched an online store, and this is where you can pick up a copy of the book if you want it. Some of you guys have already bought the book and received it. I would LOVE it if you guys could tell me what you thought about the book in the comments below. I want to hear your feedback, and I think people who are interested in the book would love to hear your thoughts as well.

OZMOSIS CHILLS III INFO:
This book features the art of comic book artist Jon Sommariva, also known as Red J. Jon is a published comic book artist and has worked for DC Comics, Darkhorse Comics and Image Comics. The book collects a huge amount of art, ranging from concept design and sketches to pin-ups and finished works.

- 88 Full colour pages
- Magazine Size (10.5 x 8 inches)
- Comes with Bonus Poster and Chibi Spidey Sticker

I WANT A COPY! HOW MUCH?
$30 shipping included (Australia)
under $40 shipping included (WORLDWIDE)

I have taken some snazzy photos of some of the pages so you can get an idea of what you will find inside. You can see that the quality of the paper and the print itself is very high, and I am happy about this:
OzmosisChills3

I have a limited amount of copies left after initial pre-orders, and they are going at a steady rate. Once they are gone, they are gone!
If you would like a copy of the book, please visit my store here: www.jonsommariva.bigcartel.com

All books come signed, unless you ask for it not to be.

YOUTUBE: For anyone still not convinced or who wants to see more, I made a quick youtube video of me flicking through some of the pages. You can check that one out here: [link]

Thanks for reading guys, and I hope to send a copy out your way soon!
Jon.

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~PuNKxRoCKxCaSUALTIE Jan 17, 2013

thats one nice book. Your colors just blow me away.

~tandemonium Oct 30, 2012 Hobbyist Digital Artist

I just bought it! *hops around excitedly* I cannot wait until it arrives! XD

~AdiosUnconsciousness Oct 3, 2012 Student Digital Artist

Oh man so keen! I see the Tank Girl you drew for me in there hehe

This is def on my list of things to acquire...

*Red-J Oct 6, 2012 Professional General Artist

Nice! That Tank girl request was tops!If you do get one, it will be the first in NZ!

~argonauta Sep 22, 2012

I bought it, and I'm guessing it's already on my PO box, but haven't got the time to go check. I know it'll be awesome

*Red-J Sep 30, 2012 Professional General Artist

Oh cool! Well, let me know when you have the chance to pick it up. Love to hear your thoughts. I do remember sending one out your way I think!

~GrayScaleXLII Sep 21, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

After your run of hard copies sell out would you ever consider offering this book in e-book format for those who either missed, or couldn't afford, the hard copy? Skottie Young did something similar and I can at least view his sketchbook on my e-reader at a lower price.
I would LOVE to own this book but just can't swing it right now.

*Red-J Sep 30, 2012 Professional General Artist

Possibly. I've thought about it. My priority right now is to get these hard copies out there though

*BoomBabyArt Sep 20, 2012 Digital Artist

Awesome Book! i love it, great style and humor!

~Doodahz Sep 20, 2012 Hobbyist Artist

Just ordered one to fly over to me in the UK. Really looking forward to getting it now (although I appreciate it may take some time). Have secretly coveted your work for a good while now Jon........it's going to be like waiting for Christmas morning. x

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