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Many years ago, I ran my own business selling my own art at conventions.  My art style has grown and evolved since then, and I've been heavily considering returning to the convention circuit.  For the most part, I've always made the art that makes me happy, and through extension, people like it.  I noticed as I started pandering to what I felt would sell, the quality of the art started to decline (in my opinion) yet my sales began to climb.

I wasn't really happy with that, but I accepted it as part of business.

As I contemplate what to do with my potential business future, art wise, I decided to reconnect with my audience.  At a convention, it's easy to tell what people like because what people like translates directly to what they buy.  The internet, however, has changed that, and I've noticed the shift.  

So I ask you (through the poll) why did you decide to add me to your deviant watch list?  I'd like to know more about the people out there. :)

Also, if there's anything in particular you'd like to see me attempt (drawing wise, photography wise, bodypainting wise, cosplay wise, etc) feel free to comment.

Just to be fair though, since I'm opening up the boards, feel free to ask me anything and I'll try to answer the best I can.
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:icondt3r:
I found you through Nekobox, loved the both the bodypainting works and the animal series, so I followed you onto DA. You also gave me a bunch of advice and were really cool about it. =)
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:iconallystra:
I started reading Nekobox back when it was the silly little comic. Later I found your art gallery and I just liked to admire your skills.

Your work has a softness and depth to it. The characters "Feel" more three-dimensional than they are. Not everyone has that. Some people can draw human figures but they look stiff and posed, their heads filled with the ideal body being that of a 6 foot one hundred pound woman not counting the enormous, unrealistic, mammories
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:iconangelicadonis:
*AngelicAdonis Jul 5, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
What can I say man, I saw a link to Nekobox on vgcats.com and became a fan of your work. Later I learned that you came to DA and thats that.
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:iconhoihoisan:
LOL thanks! Is there any particular preference on what I do? Or just everything?
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:iconangelicadonis:
*AngelicAdonis Jul 6, 2010  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Well your style I think, you draw lots of curvy ladies, with round cheeks and big eyes. Works for me!

I also liked your Zodiac series, they all looked so cool! I think it was the Libra was my fave of them all :D
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:iconvisionkeeper:
I enjoy your body painting/photography the most.
As some one who worked on sets and costume designs for a few years I
found your solutions to "live" special effects both creative and unique.

I like how your not afraid to challenge yourself to achieve these special effect heavy photos, and often an artist who feels challenged by his work is a happy artist.
I think your enthusiasm for the artwork really shows on those pieces.
Especially since I believe your body painting photos really showcase your wide range of skills the most.
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:iconhoihoisan:
Thanks! Actually, because you mentioned it, I went and took a look at your account... you do good stuff too! I just put you on +watch. You should do more! :)
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:icongekiganfan:
~Gekiganfan Jul 5, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
I say "have confidence in everything that you do!"
that confidence is from your love.
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:iconhoihoisan:
That is true! But regardless of what I like, sometimes I just need ideas and having a direction that's more inclined towards my "audience" would be better than no direction on the days I have nothing to do :)
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:icongekiganfan:
~Gekiganfan Jul 6, 2010  Hobbyist Photographer
True, but the moment you get a desire to draw something do it! :)
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