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I want to be an artist.

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Haven't done one of these in a long while. Here I go.

A lot's changed. Before I considered drawing a necessary hobby, but having been so dismayed with my career path, I've decided to switch gears and pursue what I wish I'd done all along—art. I'm not talented enough to be an illustrator yet, but I'm working on it and taking a few classes on the side to fill in some gaps.

With some regret, I must admit that I won't be straying into the world of traditional art for some time. Aside from the expense and mess, the sheer edit-ability of the computer is wonderful, and it is nice to work in color. With that said, while there are lots of ways to enhance the look of things with different PS options, I try to keep things as traditional as possible—ie what you see is what I really paint.  

I want to build a reasonable portfolio. Any suggestions as to content would be very useful. I feel I am treading a lonely path.


I enjoy art trades. Currently working on one with RosesAndThorns. As long as there is no strict time limit, I'm open to more. :)
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AA December update

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What's your top 5 favorite pieces in your gallery? Why?</i> I know this can be redundant with the new gallery setups and what not, but we all need a motivation boost sometimes. (Those of you who can't paste thumbnails of your work in your journal, just paste the link to your art).
Paste this in your journal! Let's spread the personal fav :heart:!

1) Comfort WIP II by Fereshteh
I had every intention of finishing this one. Unfortunately, I thoroughly misplaced the original and I am not quite up to the task of hunting it down. Anyway, I love this one because every time I look at the two horses, their gentle pose just makes me smile.  

2) Quiet Afternoon by Fereshteh
I love the colors and I'm very proud of background.

3) Frodo II by Fereshteh
A melancholy Ringbearer always looked more griping to me. If only for the eyes, I will always love this drawing.

4) V and Evey by Fereshteh
I love this one because I think it's the closest I've come to perfection with any reference (and I didn't use a grid). Anyway, that moment in the movie is heartrending.

5) Darcy's Rejection by Fereshteh
Because it's Mr. Darcy. Is there any more explanation needed? :)


I decided to use a portion of my journal to showcase artists on DA who, popular or not, are great at what they do. I'll probably switch it up every month or so. Without further ado, I present...

RosesAndThorns Since I've known her, she has been unceasingly encouraging, faithful to her unique and creative style, and willing to stretch the boundaries of fanart with a wide array of subjects. Her skill with marker and pen is something I, for one, will always envy. Take a look at her gallery and enjoy. :)

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Confused

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This has been bothering me for a while…so I’m just going to go ahead and say it. Compared to the last few years, my work has not been all that well received this year. Why?
I know I made a rather abrupt switch to digital art (there will be pencil art in the future, I promise), but there are several reasons for that.

1) My tablet cost a lot of $$$…I need to justify the cost.
2) Working with color!
3) I can’t afford paints, painting supplies or fancy colored pencils (especially after buying a tablet).
4) I doubt I can find an art-related career in the future knowing only traditional media.

I pride myself on walking to the beat of my own drum…and my art reflects my interests, temporary or permanent as they may be. I attempt to build on previous work. I’m not just drawing horses or pretty faces…I could look at my art and see not titles, but “skin tone,” “anatomy,” “light” or “background” (no laughing!).

I like the direction I'm moving artistically. I just wonder if there is a reason I seem alone in that feeling.

Horse Stamp by silverglass19
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May Update

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100% Dagoba :yoda:
0% Darth :jedi:
0% Luke, Leia, Han


I decided to use a portion of my journal to showcase artists on DA who, popular or not, are great at what they do. I'll probably switch it up every month or so. Without further ado, I present...

Embers is an one of my favorite artists on DA. A profoundly interesting person (whether she thinks so or not), she reflects great diversity and creativity in her art. Ranging from colored pencil to graphite to digital, everything she does is unapologetically her style and beautiful. She is also the one artist I can count on to give me, at times, a painfully honest and thoughtful opinion of my work, which is a rare thing these days. If you don't know of Embers, browse her gallery now. You will not be disappointed.


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Thank YOU

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I wanted to express my gratitude to every person who took the time to read my last journal entryfereshteh.deviantart.com/journ… for your thoughtful comments. I cannot express how encouraging and humbling it is to have such an outreach from a community of people that I will never have the opportunity to personally thank. I wanted to relay that your prayers were not in vain.

While my fiancé and I have had our bumps in the road, with lots of talking—and divine intervention, I think—we were able to work out the matters that bothered us most. It's not a perfect relationship and it never will be, but for the first time in a long time, I can approach the future will a smile on my face.

Once again, thank you to each one of you, and most of all, to the one who watches over all of us. J
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