deviantART: by:hippo-hand http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:hippo-hand&section=today deviantART RSS for by:hippo-hand en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:01:36 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png I dream of love as time runs through my head. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/28518761/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/28518761/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:09:23 PST
I hope you're ready.

-

[link] ♥

]]> ~hippo-hand watch http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/26862891/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/26862891/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:29:17 PDT [link]

]]> ~hippo-hand Sweep, sweep. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/26511417/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/26511417/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:52:43 PDT
~

Lately, I feel like my work has been slightly uninspired, repetitive, and forced. So I did a little gallery clean up, and got rid of the pieces that I wasn't too fond of.

My goal from now on is to submit only my best to deviantART. I have a page for all of my photos, though! So if you want to keep track of everything I snap... [link] c:

My four most recent photos [Take me home, My Papa's Car, They're hiding, Till There's Nothing Left] were experimental, and I love them all. Some people have told me they're very reminiscent of =Pretty-As-A-Picture's series "after dark", but it is pure coincidence. I'm sorry if I offended anyone.

Anyway.
I'm going to start doing conceptual pieces again, and more self portraits. Cause you know you love my face. :d
I have a photoshoot with the beautiful Maesy this Wednesday, so expect to see those photos up soon.

I hope you all enjoy my upcoming pieces.

Ta ta for now!

xo,
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand Oh, summer. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/26260776/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/26260776/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:52:40 PDT
On Monday, I had a photo session with my dear friend Becky (~aisu-isme). I got some beautiful shots of her (not that it was difficult). You can see the series here: [link] Thank you!

And I don't know if anyone has noticed lately, but I'm editing my photos a lot less. I guess since I've been using my papi's amazing 40D, I haven't had to compensate for lack of quality with photoshop. I'm actually really pleased with the results of my minimal editing, and I hope you guys are too.

I'm also trying to do photo series now. Of course, I'm still going to produce individual, independent images, but I love the idea of illustrating a single concept with a multiple images. Below are my series so far.
look back. - [link]
summerskin - [link]
voices - [link]
becky - [link]

I recently created a photography fan page on facebook, and I already have over 500 fans! I'm so flattered.
Here is the link. [link] :heart:

Oh, and photoshoot tomorrow! I would tell you what I'm thinking... but it's more fun if it's a surprise!

Some recent ~hippo-hand stats.
20,767 hits
354 watchers
5,383 total favorites
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! :heart:

xo
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand Do you remember the time? http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/26138929/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/26138929/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:02:05 PDT
Next week is going to be busy and full of photoshoots.
Ellyn and Lindsey are coming home.
I'm so excited.

[link]
CLICK IT.

xo
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand Cristi López Photography Fan Page http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/26033971/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/26033971/ Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:11:22 PDT I would appreciate it so, so much.
:heart:

[link]

xo
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand :D http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/25703858/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/25703858/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:40:36 PDT I'm coming back next Sunday, my loves! Ta ta.

And rest in peace, Michael Jackson. You are a truly beautiful soul. :heart:

xo
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand Severin, severin, speak so slightly. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/25513120/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/25513120/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:13:03 PDT

I had my first couple shoot last Saturday with lovers Lindsey and Collin. It went very well and I can't wait to do more couple shoots in the future!

Tomorrow I'm have a day-long shoot with the beautiful Ellyn. We have various themes in mind so expect amazing new photos soon. I get some of my best shots with Ellyn so I'm extremely excited!

Oh, and my subscription expires this week. I'm not renewing it, though. Not worth the money. So I am doing one last feature to recognize some truly amazing and inspiring pieces.

Enjoy.

xo
Cristi







And some shameless self promotion.

<... ]]> ~hippo-hand Tweet, tweet. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/25471884/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/25471884/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:07:32 PDT [link]
♥

]]> ~hippo-hand I don't know why and I don't care. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/25369401/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/25369401/ Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:14:31 PDT GIRL POWER.
Nothing can hold me back or slow me down.
This is going to be a great year.

And thank you to everyone for all the favs and watches. :love:

♥C

]]> ~hippo-hand summer lovin. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/25114262/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/25114262/ Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:42:28 PDT
Art, tennis, volunteering, acting, etc.

Maybe this summer, my wishes will come true.
Just maybe.

♥C

[link]
flickr. Add me.

]]> ~hippo-hand Flickr. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/25033306/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/25033306/ Sat, 30 May 2009 12:53:53 PDT [link]

Add me. Or else.

]]> ~hippo-hand Sixteen. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/24102995/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/24102995/ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:53:00 PDT "I'm sixteen."

Ha.
I'm cool.

♥C

]]> ~hippo-hand You say smile I say cheese. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/22401028/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/22401028/ Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:24:58 PST [A bit late, I know.]

This will be a good year. I have some goals I want to accomplish, and I'm sure you do as well. I wish you all luck on whatever your resolutions might be. I'm sure you'll accomplish whatever goals you have in mind. Just stay positive!
My primary goal, however, is to finally get my learner's permit...and not fail the test...again... |D

This year I will make an effort to update my journal more frequently. Cause who doesn't want to stay updated on Cristi's average, uneventful life?! Hehe.

Oh, I just want to thank all of the people out there who support my art. It means the world to me and I love you all. ♥

School starts up again tomorrow, but that doesn't mean I won't make time for photoshoots! Hehe. [If any of my buddies are free next weekend, give me a call and we'll make plans, yes?]

And I got an basic indoor lighting kit for Christmas. I'm very excited to use it. Of course, I have to find out how to use it... o-o;

2009. A fresh start!
Let's make the best of it, eh? :]

♥C

]]> ~hippo-hand You say smile I say cheese. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/22400944/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/22400944/ Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:21:00 PST That's me!

Happy new year!
[A bit late, I know.]

This will be a good year. I have some goals I want to accomplish, and I'm sure you do as well. I wish you all luck on whatever your resolutions might be. I'm sure you'll accomplish whatever goals you have in mind. Just stay positive!
My primary goal, however, is to finally get my learner's permit...and not fail the test...again... |D

This year I will make an effort to update my journal more frequently. Cause who doesn't want to stay updated on Cristi's average, uneventful life?! Hehe.

Oh, I just want to thank all of the people out there who support my art. It means the world to me and I love you all. ♥

School starts up again tomorrow, but that doesn't mean I won't make time for photoshoots! Hehe. [If any of my buddies are free next weekend, give me a call and we'll make plans, yes?]

And I got an basic indoor lighting kit for Christmas. I'm very excited to use it. Of course, I have to find out how to use it... o-o;

2009. A fresh start!
Let's make the best of it, eh? :]

♥C

]]> ~hippo-hand ho ho ho http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/22177190/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/22177190/ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:52:11 PST

♥C

]]> ~hippo-hand Finally http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/21363803/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/21363803/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:44:38 PST My art's been on the backburner since the schoolyear started, so I know I haven't put out that much new stuff. -sigh-
I will make time, though. I need to get back into it! I miss making art.
So...expect new stuff soon. :]

I know this journal is outstandingly boring, but I felt the need to update after more than two months of nothingness.

-Cristi

P.S.-Click here to check out my print!


]]> ~hippo-hand I never knew you. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/20021568/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/20021568/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:48:58 PDT
[ journal ]

My first print is up for sale! Hehe! Click here to check it out. It hasn't sold yet, so it's up to you guys out there to change that. I'll be putting more deviations up for sale, including some of the ones you guys requested. :]

So school starts Wednesday, in just two days...Oh mah lard. I'm looking forward to it, but I can't help but be a bit nervous. I'm a sophomore in high school now. Ohmygosh, I'm getting old! D:

Oh, and something else is coming Wednesday. A HURRICANE! Haha! I love Florida. xD

I have sooo many ideas for photoshoots, but the weather is so terrible. Humid, cloudy, rainy, blah blah blah. I'll try to get them all done when the weather's nice, because I'm getting tired of shooting inside. D:

It's been a year since I've had this account on deviantART. I have nearly 10,000 page views and 160 watchers! In total, my deviations have recieved 1,872 favourites! Thanks so much to everyone who contributed. I love you all! :heart:

Eek! I'm sorry for the terribly brief and boring journal entry. The next one (which won't come for a while, I imagine) will hopefully by more exciting. Until then, I hope everyone had a nice summer and good luck in school! :dance:


[ feature ]

This time I'm featuring deviations that are 100% unique and original. Some make me giggle, some make me cringe, but all of them are truly one-of-a-kind. Enjoy!




]]> ~hippo-hand PRINTSPLZ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19956380/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19956380/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:55:04 PDT
[ journal ]

Imma start selling prints soon! I just have to get a print subscription, and then I expect you guys to buy, buy, buy...OR ELSE! >D

Also, I dunno if I've told you guys yet, but my Papi got a beautiful Canon 40D camera, and I stole it from his closet and have been experimenting with it! xD I still have absolutely no idea how to work it properly, but have gotten some decent shots with it nonetheless. (Luck? I think so. Haha) Anyways, my goal now is to learn how to work that gorgeous device so I can get some really impressive shots. ;D

Ahhh! School starts in 6 days. I'm taking some pretty challenging classes so my dA will definitely be reduced throughout the school year. However, I'll still make an effort to respond to all your comments and messages as I always have. You all have no idea how much your support means to me. Thanks so much!

But yeah, expect lots of new photos soon! I have countless photos waiting to be edited, but I've been so lazy lately...with everything! I haven't touched my piano all summer. (Though I want to learn guitar this year.) And exercise...oh my God! I really need to get outside and ride my bike or swim or something. I'm gonna turn into Jabba the Hut.

I hope you guys enjoyed my ramble.

<3,
Cristi

P.S.-TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE WHO READS THIS, PLEASE LIST AT LEAST 1 OF MY DEVIATIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE BECOME PRINTS.


[ feature ]




]]> ~hippo-hand Terrified of what's inside. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19878206/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19878206/ Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:11:20 PDT
Self Promo





Journal

School starts up again on the 20th. I'm sooo happy summer's finally coming to an end. I feel like such a waste of space. D:
Um, I actually dunno why I decided to write another journal entry. My life is so excruciatingly boring at the moment...So lemme think of something to say. OH! Well, my 1-year anniversary on deviantART is coming up on the 18th! I can't believe how many watchers/pageviews/favorites I've gotten in a year! :heart:
NOW ENOUGH WITH THE CHEESIES.
D<


Feature

I'm featuring this piece by ~tickshady 'cause...
HOLY SHIT IT MOVES.




]]> ~hippo-hand Why so serious? http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19569484/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19569484/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:54:28 PDT

Journal




Last Tuesday, I finally saw The Dark Knight with my best friend, Lindsey [~artificialgrass]! It was marvelous. The Joker totally stole the show.
RIP, Heath.
:heart:

So school starts again soon, on August 20th. I'm keeping myself busy prepping for next year, so submissions might be a bit on the slow side. However, I am making a lot more time for drawing and painting and all that jazz. I've gotten a good response to my newest drawings, Pinky Limelight and Bloodshot Shadows, which makes me very happy. I'll definitely keep posting drawings and paintings for you all. :]

I haven't had a really big photoshoot in quite some time, though I really need to. I'm taking AP Photography next year in school and need material. Hopefully I'll have a shoot sometime soon!

And, in an attempt to organize my computer files, I nearly erased all 8k photos in my iPhoto Library and all 700+ songs in my iTunes Library.
I'm never going to organize my computer files again.
D:

So yeah. Kind of a boring journal entry. I just thought I should keep all my watchers posted on my not-so-entertaining life.

The Joker Feature



]]> ~hippo-hand Clan Shoot III http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19490378/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19490378/ Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:24:49 PDT

Stamps










Journal


Cristi.Stina


So today *yuca-chan, my sister, and myself had a photoshoot! It wasn't anything too big or complex, but we got some great shots. Expect photos from that very, very soon. :)

Oh, and I'm focusing a lot more on drawing now. I really sort of let it slip last year because I was so into photography, but I picked up my pencil again recently and noticed how much I missed it. So expect a lot of drawings, too.

AVATAR SPOILERS BELOW.
AND OMG. Tonight was the Avatar series finale. And it was absolutely marvelous...not. I was so let down. Number one, Aang should have killed the Fire Lord. Two, Zuko and Katara should have ended up together. And three, ZUKO AND KATARA SHOULD HAVE ENDED UP TOGETHER!!!111!1one!11
Ahem, sorry. D:
Well, at least the animation was ridiculously amazing. I'm super inspired to draw!

And isn't my new journal template just adorable?
I'm still trying to figure out all this CSS, but I love it so far.
I just have to figure out how to get a feature set up in this template...
When I do, though, expect a lot of fun features!
Thank you, `arwenita!
:heart:

]]> ~hippo-hand Devious Journal Entry http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19442114/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19442114/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:38:01 PDT But complaining is pointless.
As is trying to forget.
I've been forming millions of poems in my mind,
but once I touch my pen to the paper,
it's just a mess of words that doesn't make any sense.

I've picked up drawing again.
I didn't even notice how much I missed it.
But it's kind of like therapy for me,
as cheesy as that sounds.

So yeah,
sorry to flood my journal with sappy, overly dramatic babble.
I just wish there were some magical way to erase my mind.

feature
I'm featuring one of my friends, Julie. [*disco-ball]
I would write paragraphs about how amazing this girl is,
but I'll let her work speak for itself.
:heart:




self promotion




]]> ~hippo-hand i &#9829; summer http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19376566/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19376566/ Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:37:30 PDT Cristi

journal
Oh,
how I love summertime.

I've been having random photo shoots here and there.
I have a big list of people who want to do shoots with me,
(How flattering!)
but I just need to find the time to get to them all.
Ahhh!
xD

So this week I'm going to volunteer at a local pet shelter.
I'm so excited.
I absolutely adore animals.

I had a mini-shoot with Lindsey yesterday,
and a couple random shots I've taken throughout the summer.
Plus,
I still have a bunch of photos to edit from Stina and I's shoot.
So expect some more photos very soon!
(:


feature
I'm featuring one of my friends, Julie. [=disco-ball]
I would write paragraphs about how amazing this girl is,
but I'll let her work speak for itself.
:heart:




self promotion

http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19127191/ Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:18:12 PDT Stina & Cristi


[ [ journal ] ]
Last Saturday was my second photoshoot with my "twin", Stina (*yuca-chan).
Joining us was Stina's bud, Devan (~tokyogurl).
Needless to say,
we got some killer shots.
I'm so happy!
^///^

Oh,
and my beautiful cousin Rebecca (~beccaferrer) is coming down from Ohio today to spend a week with me!
In fact,
she'll be here in a matter of about four hours!
Ahhh excited!!
:dance:

[ [ feature] ]
This time I'm going to feature *yuca-chan and my shots from Saturday's shoot.
Since Stina and I will be uploading more and more shots constantly,
I'll try my best to stay up-to-date with the thumbs here.
Enjoy!
:heart:

*yuca-chan


Me
http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19071685/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:36:26 PDT journal ] ]
Tomorrow I have a photoshoot with *yuca-chan & ~tokyogurl.
I'm sooo excited.
You should be, too.

Then my lovely cousin, ~beccaferrer is coming down from Ohio on...
Tuesday, I think?!
Well, whatever day it is,
I wish it was sooner!
<3

Ah,
and I'm working on making my journal fancy.
With the CSS and stuff.
I made a header.
It looks like shit.
But I'm working on it...
I just have to find out how to put two columns in...
I really suck at this coding stuff.
xD;


[ [ feature ] ]
This is my first Journal Feature, featuring my best friends here on dA.
Enjoy.
:heart:

=slightshadows


~aisu-isme


*yuca-chan


~beccaferrer


~artificialgrass
http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19034367/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:56:52 PDT since I spend half my time on here anyway...
I might as well get it!
xDD

So,
yeah.
I look forward to doing lotsa features,
learning how to work this Journal CSS stuff,
and selling prints! $_$
Hehe

I have many photoshoots planned for the remainder of summer.
My cousin and bestie, ~beccaferrer, is coming down from Ohio to spend a week with me in a matter of days.
So expect about 54678963 new photos from that.
And I still have a truckload of photos from Italy for you guys.
Be excited.
C:

♥,
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand His Angel Light http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19003896/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/19003896/ Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:54:06 PDT And made a folder called 'Fix' where I put all the photos that needed reuploading.
I went through them one by one, and reuploaded accordingly, removing the photos from the folders when they were fixed.
It was going great.
Until I accidently deleted the freakin' folder as I was reorganizing my gallery.
SHIT.

Um,
I guess I have to comb through my whole gallery and find those photos I haven't fixed yet.
And repeat the process.
Why do I do this to myself?
Haha
xD;

As for my life,
not that any of you care but I'm bored and feel like rambling,
it's pretty good.
Saving withering friendships that are worth it, maintaining old ones, and ridding myself of the ones that only cause me stress.
You know,
it's easy to doubt yourself.
Hell,
I do it all the time.
But I'm really working on going with what I believe is right.
For me.
I'm trying not to feel like I have to doublecheck my actions, my feelings, with everyone around me.
I think believeing things for myself should be enough.
And I'm trying to get over my fear of screwing up.
I dunno.
I think it's my desire for perfection in every aspect of my life that keeps me so tense and stressed all the time.
I think I just need to accept that not everything can be perfect all the time.
Come to think of it,
nothing is perfect.
Nothing will ever be perfect.
So why the hell do I stress about it so much?

Haha,
sorry.
I really am in the rambling mood.
And I'm sure that made sense to no one but me.

Love,
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand Almost http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/18946612/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/18946612/ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:56:55 PDT Almost going absolutely insane. (See below)

So I've noticed that every time I save an image 'for web' in Photoshop as a JPEG image, which I have done for nearly every single photo in my gallery, the colors got a little washed out and the black got a little lighter (more of a dark grey).
Now the other day I found out how to save my photos in a JPEG format in a way that preserved their original color and kept the intensity of the black.
And now I'm on a mission to re-upload all the photos in my gallery the way they were supposed to be.
...over 100 photos.
But, hey, I am completely OCD when it comes to my art and what may seem like a completely stupid task to you has been keeping my awake at night.
Oh god.
Now I must dig through all my computer folders and find the original photoshop file and revert it and blah blah blah...
But I think it'll pay off in the end.
For me, at least.
Since I'm completely insane.

But, hey, I'm only going to re-upload the ones where you can really tell the difference.
Which, for me, is still over 100 photos.
Oh shit.

Um,
on a lighter note,
I'M BACK HOME THIS SUNDAY!
WHOOO!
Gah,
Europe was amazing but I am oh-so homesick and I miss my friends/closet/bed/mom's cooking/yoga DVDs/computer/pool...you get the point.

Oh,
and I haven't edited a photo in two weeks.
My fingers are itching to open up Photoshop and GO INSANE.
I took sooo many photos here in Europe.
Mostly of scenery and buildings and such, which isn't really my thing, but I got some interesting ones nonetheless.

Come Sunday,
Imma upload like a beast.
And perform my impossible task of re-uploading 4567892347 photos.
I hope I survive.

I think I'm insane.

-Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand Italy http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/18709859/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/18709859/ Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:32:19 PDT for Italy
today.
(:

I'll be back in 2 weeks.

]]> ~hippo-hand Tag'd. D: http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/18201141/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/18201141/ Tue, 06 May 2008 17:59:03 PDT :iconyuca-chan:.

* 1. Post these rules.
* 2. Each tagged person must post 8 things about their self on their journal.
* 3. At the end, you have to choose and tag 8 people and post their icons on the same journal.
* 4. Go to their pages and send a message saying you tagged them.
* 5. No tag-backs.

__________________________________________________

1.) I am very moody. And when I'm angry, I'm angry D:<
2.) I have a random hair that grows in the middle of my forehead.
3.) I wish i had blue or green eyes.
4.) I hate school. Like, a lot.
5.) Art is my passion.
6.) I am extremely sensitive.
7.) I suck at keeping secrets. Like, a lot.
8.) I constantly put myself down. And I shouldn't. D:

I'm too lazy to tag anyone.
D:

]]> ~hippo-hand Bleh. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/18044377/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/18044377/ Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:00:41 PDT That means finals.
My grades are worse than ever right now.
And I'm freaking out.
I'm prohibited from photo-editing during the week.
So submissions will be scarce.

:heart:
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand Holy shit. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/17808082/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/17808082/ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 06:54:56 PDT
HOKAY,
since I tend to be extreme...
I am just gonna use the computer more sparingly over this next week.
I already put away my computer, so I'll just use my mom's laptop whenever the boredom is too much to tolerate.

DAMN MY LACK OF WILLPOWER.
D:

]]> ~hippo-hand Taking a break. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/17800535/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/17800535/ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:38:33 PDT
For the sake of my sanity.

See you next Saturday.

:heart:,
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand We'll all dance alone. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/17792735/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/17792735/ Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:15:54 PDT You'd expect me to be upset,
but I'm really not.
In school,
I almost always feel as if I'm doing something productive,
but when I'm supposed to be relaxed and stress-free,
I beat myself up
because I'm being so unproductive.

I need to learn how to RELAX.

]]> ~hippo-hand ¡Quince! http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/17726962/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/17726962/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:28:33 PDT I'm fifteen.
Finally.
(:

So yeah.
Imma spend the whole day with my besest bud evar, Lindsey.
[~artificialgrass]

Hehe.
I got a 32GB iPod Touch.
8D

We're gonna have a photoshoot and stuff,
so expect new photos.
AMAZING new photos.
And a new ID for me.
Since I'm 15!
ZOMG 15.
D:

:damphyr:
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand Mañana voy a tener... http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/17715871/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/17715871/ Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:07:00 PDT My family's latino so it's a pretty big deal.
Dunno why, but if it means fancy presents...
xD;

Hehe!
Needless to say,
I'm really excited.

I hope I can whip something impressive up by the end of the day...
My last deviation while I'm a mere 14-year-old!
D:

Gah!
I can't wait!

I'll post a new journal tomorrow...
WHEN I'M 15!
:dance:

]]> ~hippo-hand Upi is amazing. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/17462234/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/17462234/ Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:15:54 PDT WARNING:
I'll be submitting like crazy over the next few days/week.

Photoshoot with =slightshadows today.
It was fantastic.

Oh, and Upi/Lindsey/Myself decided to make a stock account.
~Corazon-Stock

:damphyr:
-Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand Shocked. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/17136149/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/17136149/ Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:46:18 PST She was knocked unconscious,
and taken by ambulance to the hospital.
She had a concussion.
She's okay, though...
I'm so thankful for her life,
and for her friends' lives.

You'd never think things like this will happen to people you know,
people you love and care about,
but they do.

Everything else seems so insignificant now.

]]> ~hippo-hand *happy dance* http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/16957203/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/16957203/ Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:14:01 PST You guys are amazing.
(:

North Carolina was pretty sweet.
No snow,
but lots of fog.
Which resulted in cool photos.
And I drew a lot.
I dunno if any of it's dA-worthy,
but I'll submit some of it anyway.
And see what you guys think.

So....
New drawings and photos are coming soon.
Be excited.

-Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand North Carolina. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/16888561/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/16888561/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:02:11 PST Family trip to North Carolina.
I'll definitely get some gorgeous shots.
And draw a truckload of stuff.
Nature is so inspiring.
See you guys then.

<3,
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand How well do you know me? ;D http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/16887125/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/16887125/ Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:50:21 PST IceHuntress19

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS PLZ.

Okay basically the idea is this: on online communities people after a while start to get perceptions of each other(other deviants for ex.) And I am just curious how people percieve me. So here are some questions. Answer according to what you think and at the end of the week I'll post answers

Questions:

1. My natural hair colour?

2. My eye colour?

3. Height?

4. Weight?

5. Number of piercings? and where?

6. Tatoos?

7.Favourite colour?

8. Brothers or sisters?

9. Pets?

10. Age?

----------------------------

Answers:

1. My natural hair colour?
Dark brown.
I want to dye a chunck of it white, though.
Like Sweeney Todd, without the poof.

2. My eye colour?
Brown.
With some golden-yellow rings on the outer edges of my iris.
But you can only see them in the light.

3. Height?
5'8", but still growing.
I'll probably be about 5'10-11" when I'm all grown up.
;D

4. Weight?
125-130 range...
Shuddup. D:

5. Number of piercings? and where?
Two. One on each earlobe.
But I want more piercing on my ears.
And a lip ring.
And a nose ring.
And possibly a belly button ring.

6. Tatoos?
No.
Not yet, at least.

7.Favourite colour?
Red.
It represents me perfectly.

8. Brothers or sisters?
One brother and one sister.
<3

9. Pets??
Dog.
His name is Tito.
:3

10. Age?
Eh.
I'm 14.
Still a rookie teenager.
I'll be turning 15 this April, though.
(:

]]> ~hippo-hand Sick. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/16752770/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/16752770/ Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:08:16 PST I'm sick.
And at home.
No school for me today.

Anyway,
I've put a couple drawings up.
Nothing amazing thus far.
I'll try to get some of my better stuff up soon.
But first I have to dig through piles of old drawings.

Gah.
I need a hug.

Love,
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand [[break the walls]] http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/16564629/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/16564629/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:55:46 PST Is in English class.
Supposed to be typing an essay.

Lotsa new photos.
Not my best.
Too many self-portraits.
I need modelsss.
Or another photoshoot with Lindsey.
Yes, that would be great. :]

I'm looking forward to a relaxing weekend comprised of:
sleeping, sushi, photos, and drawing.
Speaking of drawings,
I need to put up some of mine.
Because I need to show my versatility as an artist.
If that makes sense. xD;

I promise that this weekend,
I will put up at least one drawing.

Um.
That is all.

Happy Friday. :]

]]> ~hippo-hand Oblivion. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/16240168/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/16240168/ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:10:40 PST Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hehe, a bit late for that.
I'm sorry.
>.<

Anyway, I start school again on Monday.
Oh joy, oh joy. D:

I'm excited due to the fact that I got a fashion design game for my DS.
It's meant for 11-year-olds, but I like it anyway. xD

I'm hoping to have a photoshoot with Lindsey before the end of break.
But I'm not sure it's gonna happen.
I hope so, anyway.

Umm.
I don't have much to say, other than I wish you all the best in this new year of 2008.
And I hope Santa treated you well. ;D

<3,
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand 2k Hits http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/16054087/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/16054087/ Sun, 23 Dec 2007 06:37:45 PST 2,000 hits. Yayy.

Time for cheesy thank yous and hugs!

Thanks to...
♥ Lindsey (~artificialgrass), my gorgeous model.
♥ The people who have featured my work in their journals/new articles.
♥ The clubs who have displayed my work in their galleries.
♥ Anyone who's faved my work.
♥ My watchers.
♥ My Canon Powershot SD800 IS, of course. x3

I love you all!
I hope I didn't forget to thank anyone. :]

*sends hugs*

Next up..
3k hits! xD

:heart:,
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand &#9829; http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/15934192/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/15934192/ Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:12:37 PST Yayy. x3

My goal is to get to 10k+.
But that'll be a looong time from now.
I'll keep trying, though. :]

Thanks for all the features, by the way! They've really helped in getting my work out there. :heart:

Expect some new stuff soon.

♥,
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand Walk On Water Or Drown. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/15824982/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/15824982/ Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:47:36 PST Stressed.
Slightly sad.

I volunteered at a homeless shelter.
There was some drama there...
I cried a bit.
I'm so sensitive.
A gift and a curse.

Hopefully I can have a photoshoot soon.
But exams start next week.
They are going to fry my brain.
And my grades haven't been the best.
And then my family's coming over for Xmas break.
So the possibility of a photoshoot anytime soon is...
Close to none.

I'm supposed to be studying for math.
But I don't want to.
I feel oddly empty inside.
It's been a weird day, I guess.

I know I shouldn't complain.
But I just wish life were a bit more simple...

But, then again, doesn't everyone?

♥,
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand Mayday Parade http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/15725530/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/15725530/ Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:15:33 PST I'm going to see them in concert tomorrow night.

I am sooo excited. :dance:

:heart:,
Cristi


P.S. - If you don't know you Mayday Parade is...

1) You are seriously deprived.

2) You must click here: [link]

]]> ~hippo-hand Clubs http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/15652718/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/15652718/ Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:23:51 PST :iconphotolust: :icondreamphotography: :iconphotocritique: :iconshutter-vision:

In order to join these clubs, I had to include their icons in my journal...

So check 'em out! :dance:

:heart:,
Cristi

]]> ~hippo-hand Hmph. http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/15615800/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/15615800/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:26:22 PST ...

I can't seem to find the right way to get my work out there. :/

My main way is through the dA Thumbshare forum, but I think I'm overdoing it there and I've seen sooo many more popular people with little to no forum posts...I have 666 already. O:

What can I do? What am I doing wrong? D:

]]> ~hippo-hand Folders? http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/15543524/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/15543524/ Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:57:06 PST Hehe, I like the new folders to organize your gallery in.

I've been wanting to put up my drawings for quite some time now, but I decided not to because it'd make my gallery all disorganized or whatever. But now, I can!

Cuz I gots folders. o3o


...so expect some drawings soon, people. <3

~Cristi :rose:

]]> ~hippo-hand Camping Trip http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/15361890/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/15361890/ Sun, 04 Nov 2007 12:44:13 PST Tomorrow I will going on a school camping trip. I've never been camping before, so this is sure to be interesting! xD

I'll be gone Monday - Wednesday.

Oh, and thanks for 1k hits. o3o


Rock on,
Cristi. :heart:

]]> ~hippo-hand 500 Hits// http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/14860563/ http://hippo-hand.deviantart.com/journal/14860563/ Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:01:05 PDT [link]

500 pageviews in 43 days.

Thanks to all the people who decided to drop by.

I appreciate it.

:heart:

]]> ~hippo-hand