http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:dannydarkmage&section=today deviantART RSS for by:dannydarkmage en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:59:18 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/25663662/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/25663662/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:08:22 PDT
I'd like to say thanks for all the people adding some of my work to their favorites and collections.

I went to Anime Expo 2009 on Friday and Saturday and had a great time! My outfits I made stood up to the constant walking, photo-taking, and hugs.

My feet didn't though. I was walking around in 4 inch heels. Drag queen you say? No, NO...lol. A part of my outfits was to wear those 4 inch "hooker" boots. Help the overall visual kei/aristocratic look. Its not as great as I would have liked, photography wise, but i'm slowly getting better at the whole design process, making my designs and looks legit to the visual kei culture.

However it must not have been that bad. I did some interviews and exclusive photos from some websites with my friends I went with.

I'll post my images for you guys to see soon.

Your friendly pen and pixel pusher,
dannydarkmage

]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/18371577/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/18371577/ Sat, 17 May 2008 18:32:49 PDT
Hope all are in good fortune and are doing well in their lives that occur here and outside the networld!

I'm happy to say that i've been much more artistic lately, thanks to my ritual of lugging my sketchbook around to work and everywhere else. Little sketches here and there but nothing big yet. However, my Smoking Loner image might be animated very soon, i'm currently breaking him down into animatable shapes, so stay tuned.

Oh yeah, a few weeks ago, I was kindly reminded by a friend of mine that Anime Expo 2008 is happening at the LA Convention Center in July. So I was all like "cool, i'd love to save up the 25 bucks to get in for a day and just soak in all the animeness."

So my buddy says I can tag along with him, but...

...

...

I must have a costume to cosplay.





I was like, oh...okay!? And after many days of trying to figure what character I really related with after not watching anime and being "out of the loop" so to speak...I was about to give up, when i thought, "why not cosplay one of my own characters?"

So, yes, I'm super stoked to go, especially since this is my first time going dressed in full cosplay. I'm currently pulling out the fabrics, threads, glues, and anything else I need to make my costume. Who, you might be wondering, will I be for AX2008. It'll be my Nameless Warrior character with some slight modifications...(which I believe I have posted on here somewhere...)

But yeah, I've already started making the necessary pieces for the costume! Big thanks for mom not cringing at my gayness and teaching me how to sew!!

Anyone else going? If you are, lemme know and don't be afraid to say hi to the guy in tights!

DannyDarkMage

]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/17902722/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/17902722/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:59:08 PDT
Well, I thought I would write a journal, for those who do read them, and give you guys a much needed update on my life, especially the artistic side of it. Lately, there has been a lot of change going on in my life, a lotta... reorganization going on. However, I think its all happening for a distinct reason.

To dive into my current state isn't much of undersea voyage, merely a swim. One of the biggest things that have changed amongst the constantly swirling waters is my attendance at the Art Institutes... Basically, its been put on a hiatus of sorts. I've been away from the dear campus for nearly two months now, and oh... how I miss having my artistic itch scratched. How I miss not learning... How I miss not drawing. WHAT, me not drawing? One who would be drawing, even in my general education classes? One who would always be doing something artistic? And now what... barely even picking up a pen to write out a check to pay a bill. How dissapointing!

I do plan to finish school, don't let that get you down... Its just right now staying afloat in these constantly changing waters is what matters first and foremost.

Gosh, I'm glad that i'm actually drawing in Flash today, because oy... it was going on a month since I had drawn last. And I was actually getting scared that I couldn't draw a cube, much less anything else.

Thankfully, after not having a job for a while, I finally have one. My freelance work is picking up, nothing more than a few logo designs and things of that nature... I still don't feel confident enough to walk into a studio, or a small animation house and ask for work with my skillset. I still have so much to learn. So, while I have much more time on my hands, I hope to really start studying on my own, really give my skills a look over, and ask others to see what I should be working on.

The beginning of this year has been tough. A lot of changes have happened, a lot of sad moments in our young lives have occurred for all of us... but its smoothing out, like the process they use to turn peanuts into smooth...or chunky...peanut butter. That is the way of life, like a metronome, our lives bob back an forth in an unseen rhythm of sadness and happiness. Sometimes its all up to us, all within our power so to speak, to stop, to act.

Return to education and my dry stint artistically... stop.

click...

Tears shed of loss and gain... stop.

click...

Breaking the rhythm so easily created by this life... stop.

All within time, to break time, for the sake of time.

-dannydarkmage

]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/14979323/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/14979323/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:26:15 PDT Aye Que Lastima...Its another quarter, another three months of learning goodness. Also plenty of times when i'll just want to pull my hair outta my head cause of the difficulty of my classes.

Its a full round of 3D classes this time, oy its so not my strong point but I think I can do it.I know its possible! You've got to believe!

Seeing a bunch of old friends from the sister campus graduate this past month really got me emotional. In both good ways and bad. Yeah, as my previous journal mentioned, I was sad, beating myself up over the fact that i could have been doing the same. But like many had reassured me, I'm getting another chance somehow to do better...

...Have you ever heard of that theory that, you like...Forget your keys, or misplace your phone right when your heading out the door, and when you finally do, your on the road and hear/see that there was an accident just minutes between that time you were cursing your forgetfulness?...



So maybe thats how its going to work out. However my academic advisor Santosh was able to go to the sister schools' portfolio show that I wanted to go to...but couldn't because of my damn grade in Audio class...( had to bring it up from an F...got a B+ in the end! woot ) ... And he said there were some great reels and people actually mentioned my name! Which is great to hear, the peeps still remember the "angry mexican with the bushy eyebrows."

I'm looking foward to the next one since a friend of mine is going to have a graphic design booth. I hope to make this one.

As for me and my artistic endeavors, I feel I need to draw more, but god... Its so hard to find the time, when your weekly schedule is maxed out...however, I just put out the Guy in a Wetsuit drawing during class...so maybe i'll get into that habit.

I'm also thinking of getting involved in school more, and maybe being a flash tutor for the basics and things like that. A few peeps have said "hey you should! We need help!" lolz

Anyways, another update soon to come. Draw on!

]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/13053858/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/13053858/ Tue, 22 May 2007 17:12:22 PDT !!AH MEH GAWD!!

...As I scream at the top of my lungs...

As I catch my breath after looking at the avon calendar on the wall I realize something....

I should have been one month away from graduating by this time.

It is true, after looking at that cursed calendar and seeing other classmates from a sister AI campus keenly await that special day, I hang my head in shame...

Why in shame you ask? Because like my close friend and fellow classmate once said, "Don't be a baby, stick out the drive and don't transfer!! His words ring in my ear like a gong's chords through the air.

How long now, brown cow, I wonder...How many more years, how much more money must be spent towards my education; just to not have to worry about an hour and fifteen minute drive to the OC...

Perhaps it would be sound to say that, maybe me and my artistic skills are not ready to be thrust out into the working world that is... media arts. Perhaps its a way of a higher source saying, "Your not ready yet, wee one...

Odd complacency tells me, your good at what you do, but..ya shure can be better... Take the time to make it good whilst you have it in your arthritic crippled grasp! (yup an animator/illustrator with arthritis, i'm doomed) Take the time to animate some little shorts you've been conceptualizing, those kept hidden and stashed away in a folder in your room. Take on a project, like the Skin a Scion contest, and make something really great, get your name out there!!

Alas, I still feel a measure of depression. Yuckers.

]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/12273606/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/12273606/ Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:56:20 PDT
Anyways, enough of that, How is everyone? Its been so long that I feel i must reintroduce myself to the lot of you. But of course, its not necessary..

Well, life has been...Nothing short of hell. Hey, i'm sorry if that clips a chunk off of your block of goodness and gaiety, but it truly has been. The only reason I say that, is because my art has totally been affected by the happenings within my twisted little world. Fully fledged drawings, commissions, and even sketches have been wounded by the energies that effuse from the depths of the seven hells. Okay, when you start getting poetic about a particular subject, ya switch to the next!

However, there have been a few prize sketches and the start of an actual digital drawing of some loyal fanart to the once aired and always awesome Darkwing Duck! Some of the sketches i'll have to photograph for DA, since they're bigger than my scanner bed. They're really good though, I'm impressed, and a lot of people, even my doctor thought one was particularily good. So, those will be posted soon, so stay tuned.

Also, an old AI buddy Etoli, [link] , has a coloring contest open for one of her awesome drawings ((so go read up on it on her journal!!)) Anyways, I think I have enough time to actually participate, so I'm also looking forward to that. Get some artistic juices flowing there!

Anyways, other than that...School, has me sitting around twiddling my thumbs waiting to progress in the matrix that is...Media Arts and Animation. Only three classes next quarter, defined by my registrar, and one is a REPEAT! : shakes a cat :

So I might head to a junior college and get dual attendance so I can take classes that will actually help my progression, like another flash class, or something like that.

Ha, enough ranting! I must keep going, and I have to go..(( number two actually, hehe )) yup a little vulgar, but alas, like my cat hears every night, "I do what I want!"

DannyDarkMage

]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/10580807/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/10580807/ Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:15:30 PST
Danny

]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/10304434/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/10304434/ Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:54:06 PDT
I finally finished all my madness regarding my transfer to another AI campus. I am now officially a student at the AI campus in the Inland Empire.

Now, time to dish it OUT!!...

...No no, it isn't bad here...It isn't bad at all. So for my AI buds at the OC campus, please read ahead, cause they do things different here.

Class begins at 8:10 in the morning
...and ends at 11:50

There's a twenty minute break half way between each class. This means that peeps can actually meet with their ADA or someone of the faculty during that time and they'll actually be there!!

Classes in the afternoon start at 12:30 and end at 4:20.

Everything...and I mean...EVERYTHING, is new.

both of my teachers for this quarter are accredited and very willing and enthusiastic to teach!

Now, there are some good and bad, cause you can't have one without the other. I know no one HERE!! EXCEPT.....For a certain teacher, by the name of Mike Wiesmieier, who just so happened to be my Life Drawing teacher back at the OC campus. So yes, one familiar friendly face.

Its a cool thing that i'm ahead, but it sucks that I only have two classes this quarter, and it might be that way for about three more quarters. No worries in the financial department, because all my state issued grants and my personal loan cover everything nicely! SO, no need for a second loan...yet......Also, I got my old tuition rate! WOOT, I didn't think it was possible but all the pieces are snapping together nicely.

My poor poor degree audit though, I won't be progressing very quickly schoolwise, but at least I can take the time to better my artwork, and maybe start up some side projects I've been dying to help come to life. I'm also gonna see if I can put out some work for my flatfile portfolio. So, i'll def. be postin' them here for nice solid critiques.

Yesh, I definetly miss seeing the friendly faces over at the OC campus........ Its sad, but I feel that all of this change is working out good for me.

]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/10221160/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/10221160/ Thu, 28 Sep 2006 23:47:45 PDT

Stay tuned for more interesting deviations and Danny the Dreamer Says bits of young wisdom from your buddy, DannyDarkMage.

]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/10073123/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/10073123/ Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:37:37 PDT

1. FIRST NAME?
Danny (Actually Daniel)

2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
After the biblical Daniel

3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY?
About a month ago.

4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Yes, I like how I automatically dot my I's with circles.

5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LUNCHMEAT?
Smoked Turkey

6. KIDS?
No thank you.

7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOURSELF?
Yes, cause then I would have a welcome shoulder to rest on when the world gets ya down.

8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL?
Somewhat, I also have my blog on myspace..

9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
Only in humor.

10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yessir

11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Maybe, it sure does sound fun.

12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CEREAL?
Frosted Mini Wheats

13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
No, they usually just come off all sweaty and stinky..

14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
In a physical and mental standpoint...yes...??...Okay, okay..sometimes I crumble, but don't we all?

15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Rocky Road

16. SHOE SIZE?
10 and a half

17. RED OR PINK?
Red

18. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
One thing, My face, which can get very pimply and greasy...

19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
I miss being a worryfree teen.

20. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO READ THIS?
Sure, why would I be posting it here?

21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW?
blue jeans and some three year old nikes, red, gray black, silver...its all there.

22. WHAT DID YOU EAT LAST?
A bologna sandwich.

23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Christina Aguilera, Back to Basics Disc One

24. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOUR WOULD YOU BE?
Sienna Brown

25. FAVOURITE SMELL?
Oranges...and maybe chocolate.

26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My mom, just a few minutes ago, before I logged on.

27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO?
Their smile, their voice, and their body language.

28. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
Sure, he's a great artist.

29. FAVOURITE DRINK?
Iced Tea

30. FAVORITE SPORT?
Soccer

31. HAIR COLOR?
Black

32. EYE COLOR?
Brown

33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
I wear glasses, sexy black frames..yeah.

34. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD?
Japanese...I don't know which dish exactly...

35. SCARY MOVIE OR HAPPY ENDING?
Happy ending.

36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Benchwarmers with my brother and sistah from another mother.

37. WHAT COLOUR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Sky blue, long sleeve.

38. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Winter is cool, cause its easier to snuggle up with someone and get warm, while its harder to get cool in the Summer.

39. HUGS OR KISSES?
Definetly hugs!

40. FAVOURITE DESSERT?
I would say brownies.

41. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
People who like to read, and get to know more about me.

42. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Anyone who doesn't go through their journals or bulletins.

43. WHAT ARE YOU READING
The screen..duh...

44. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
No mouse pad here. http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/9946214/ Sat, 02 Sep 2006 23:50:45 PDT I'm really warming up to the Flash 8 interface, and more importantly its vector-based imaging. :SQUEAL: Chef looks so freekin AWESOME!! linework and design are still intact!! : passes out :

SO yesh..Chef is almost here..Are you ready???....

Other than that, life is treating me very well, despite being so poor that we can even afford the o and the r in the word...so yes...po'......But yes, even though there are times when I don't think I can even make it school, at least theres always food for us to eat, and a place to sleep...(for the meantime..lol..... )

An update on my potential move to the Art Institutes in San Bernardino, is that i've filled out most of the "necessary paperwork" to get the ball rolling. I have a balance at the current campus, that I have to pay before they can continue with the "paperwork"...AGAIN...I am po' so...It may be a while before I can pay that, and transfer. YESH YESH, fellow AI students I still am going! But I must! Unless a large box of money, with enough to rent an apartment, keep me fed, and pay my bills falls from the sky..

lo and behold! a box!...lol

But who knows, maybe it may be too much of a financial gamble to move campuses..We must wait and see!

Until, then continue to work on Chef's Dilemma, and make it super nice for all to see and enjoy!

DannyDarkMage ]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/9644091/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/9644091/ Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:17:12 PDT

I'm soo tired this quarter. I keep on telling people, "somethings WRONG with me!"

I know I have my work cut out for me, but jeez, there have been quarters beforehand, that had much more work, and I made it though with a great amount of effort. Still I made it through...And even though I know I WILL make it through, I have many instances a DAY, where I just want to put my head down, and slip off to dreamland, and just stop trying...(ahh...head goes down as I drive home, OMIGAWD NOO!!...wheel squeals....Maintains control....and continues)

I havent lost it completely. but most people have noticed the unusual tangents I go on...well much more so, and occasion doze off...

I think I will definetly go crazy when we start moving...AGAIN? you SAY!? :goes into vapors and hysterics:

Yes, my family will be moving again, EVEN farther this time...A toss up between Hesperia, or somewhere up north...Like Turloc, somewhere up god knows where in the central valley. I vouch for Hesperia, California, since i'll still be close to school..well..somewhat. Definetly will be transferring to the campus in San Berdoo.

I would like to get a new car, something extremely efficient, like a YARIS!

40 MPG! I'll learn to drive stick for that!
"But Danny, didn't you just get a new-to-you car? A nissan?"
Yes, I reply, but never again will I buy a used car, sans a preowned guarantee...Piece of...shizzle. URG.

Anyways, all of the above....How will it affect the artistic process? BLAH...in the next few weeks, you'll probably be seeing sketches and assignments outta school, because school is the gravy train that keeps on PUSHIN'...Even though life may be changing around you, relationships being streched thin, and overall madness growing and growing...School is always first.

YARGH, class is over, time to sleep...NO...no...3d work...urg...

DannyDarkMage ]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/8912219/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/8912219/ Mon, 29 May 2006 14:07:44 PDT

But the title does make sense as to whats happening in my life now. Little by little my knowledge of everything animated and artistic continues to grow, which is great. I'm practicing my sketch abilities a bit more, since before this past weekend, it had been months since the last time I sketched in a book.

Bad Danny, I tells myself...Think of your craft..

Yesh, life has been taking up so much of my little pockets of time that are not taken up by school or homework. I'm trying to envoke a timechange... Or better said, I would like to have more control over my time.

"I do what I want when I want because I'm grown." Kim Parker, The Parkers on UPN 13.

Now, my plan is not to follow such a brazen mantra towards life, but use it more as an inspiration.

As for school, YOU TIMEGUZZLER!! ...
I'm going to try to take some online courses next quarter, be a bit more in control of stuff and all things scholastic. leaving fewer classes left onsite, so less "from a half an hour to two hours commute" situations. Eventually, my plan is to move from the campus in the OC to the newbie one closer to home in the Inland Empire.

Now now, I've had my tour and seen the new carpets...the new HP Workstations the Dazzling G5s...And insanely small 95+ student body
Basically, I am pleased with what I see... As for tuition, it goes up a little...But its doable, I wont say how much for those who are sticklers with semantics and numbers. As for instructors, i plan to head back for a more indepth tour...: Shines bright light in their faces..."HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TEACHING!?" YOUR CREDENTIALS, PLEASE!" As for the credentials of the school... Theyre a branch of the San Diego campus, so no real worries there...

Other than that, the prospect of being a part of the first graduating class is always tempting.

But overall its a price I would be willing to pay, rather than be sitting on the 91 Freeway wondering, will I ever make it home?

Hopefully with this major change, I'll have more control over these things and the new places and levels I'll be able to acheive. ]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/8446037/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/8446037/ Wed, 12 Apr 2006 07:24:17 PDT

I think all instructors should have the same thinking that my Audio teacher has regarding morning classes, start them like at 7:45!!! Or maybe even 8:00!!

Ugh, why did I give myself three morning classes...sob...

So, yeah...too early....

Ah, and as I look at all the pretty deviations others I know are putting up, I wonder, when can I? ::knock head back as I scream to the sky:: WHY CAN'T I!!!

I hope to in the near future put up an animation file from my fledgling Toon Boom experience. That would be nice, and I would feel more like an animator rather than being more like an all around designer. Then all of the animation classes would feel right as I sit through them...

DannyDarkMage ]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/8217396/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/8217396/ Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:43:08 PST
But yes, the only way to go is up. For the next few months things will be tough, since i'll have a full load at school, which is always trying, now that I remember. So that means, my deviations will be scarce. I plan to pop a few out during spring break, and work on some much needed remedial stuff.

Such a calming, artistic time, before AI begins to pull it out of me, like my active life force being drained by some adept mage...lol. Going off on a tangent there...lol

Anyways, continue...lol...thats all I can really say. Just continue. ^_^

Danny ]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/8042177/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/8042177/ Wed, 01 Mar 2006 22:00:54 PST

Things have been going to heck in a handbasket.

My luck never seems to be great...

....I couldn't register for classes on time....
....My family keeps on asking and asking of my help, when I have portfolio stuff to do....
....I'm horribly broke....95 dollars in the red....
....My lover is outta state....
....I could really use a hug...((no, e-hugs will not do))

The ONLY TWO things, yes TWO things that are great right now are:
....I get to hang out with my best friend tomorrow....
...My portfolio is coming out VERY well...I hope I pass my review...

....thats all I can do, like a feeble old man.. ]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/7503570/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/7503570/ Tue, 03 Jan 2006 22:02:34 PST

Mucho damage, scared the hell outta me too! Curse me, for driving a Volvo, such expensive cars to fix!! Very reliable though...lol

Anyways, not the greatest way to start the year, but, good ideas have been bubbling forth from my mind over the winter break. I can only hope that the frequency that the ideas have been coming at stay consistent through the entire quarter of school.

Time to finish the next drawing...Isn't it always?
Its always time to boogie though.. ]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/7110499/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/7110499/ Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:25:39 PST
12 or so...

And, I'm up...

Bored to the teeth, knowing I should be asleep, knowing that I have to get up early with the sun, to clean our house, before heading to school.

I guess the sexual tension built up during the week has also kept me up to this hour... Maybe the stress of our move from this home to another a few miles away, is whats keeping me up...Or even maybe its the stress from trying to finish out this quarter, so I can get my much needed break from school...My hiatus of sorts to reassess my life, get things in order, get my health in order...

I HAVE A ENLARGED LIVER!! XD

Not good, I think...

All this stress is driving me to juggle my tasks, my relationships, and my assignments. I keep on droppin balls, people get hurt, grades drop, others are dissapointed by my performance...

I can't wait until I can daytrip to the beach, enjoy the sights, take a breather and rediscover what i've been missing. ]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/7022389/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/7022389/ Fri, 11 Nov 2005 21:31:01 PST
Its totally true, enough of updates, more to tthe life that quickly passes us by.

Today, I revelled in the drawing I did of a concept from the Herald Mage Series of Books by Mercedes Lackey. For months, I have drawn many sketches, tried to paint a painting, and even tried to pull together a digital composition, using my own images, to create the ideal expression of the concept of the shadow lover... ((In case you don't know what the shadow lover is, read the description of the piece in my gallery ^_^))

Finally, it came to fruition just a few hours ago, and I feel sated to the teeth. It came out like I willed it to be. For once ina long while, i've drawn for me, with emotion from inside my deepest crannies and crevices. THankfully not bumped out quickly and with poor quality like many of my school assignments.

Now, I wonder...to color...or not to color...
Ink the lines or let them stand alone...

Till another day, I suppose...For now, more uploads of dem' perdy pictures..lol. ]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/6811505/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/6811505/ Wed, 19 Oct 2005 16:39:59 PDT
Make sure to check out my page. I put some more pieces of assignments I had, some work I did for friends, and etc.

Now, you can see more of my fledgling digital coloring skill...lol..

-_^ ]]> ~dannydarkmage http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/6759699/ http://dannydarkmage.deviantart.com/journal/6759699/ Thu, 13 Oct 2005 17:13:21 PDT
I decided to sign up for one of these deviant accounts to shamelessly promote and accept any type of critiques. ((Thanks for the idea, Cassie!! ^_^))

Anyways. i'll be putting up more and more submission from some of my earlier work (before the Art Institutes) and some of my new animation type things (after and continuing at the Art Institutes), so don't be afraid to come and take a look.

Holla at your hootchi. *_* ]]> ~dannydarkmage