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*vixen21

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About Me Premium Member Deviant of Many Talents Ashley Quenan22/Female/United States

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General Information

What program do you use for your paintings?
I use Corel Painter 8 for the actual painting, generally using the airbrush, acrylic, and palette knife brushes in conjunction with the "Just Add Water" blender. Occasionally I'll do a little touch-up in CS4.

Do you have any tutorial or book recommendations?
Nope. I browse the tutorial section here on dA for inspiration and some guidance, but otherwise I learned (and am still learning) through trial & error.

Do you use references?
Generally, and definitely as of late, yes. But not always.

Do you take free requests?
Due to time and financial constraints, I cannot take on free requests.

What about art trades? Or commissions?
Absolutely! Just send me a note if you're interested in an art trade. More information on commissions coming soon.

I noticed you don't reply to a lot of the comments you receive. Do you ignore them?
Not at all! I love comments and read every single one. I just don't see the need to say "thanks" to every comment I receive as I would much rather show my appreciation by returning the favor.

What are your thoughts on favs without comments?
Doesn't bother me one bit! If you like my work enough to add it to your collections or favorites, I'm honored.

I don't like being thanked for favs or watches. Why do you do that?
I thank people because I believe it's a nice gesture. It encourages me to visit their pages and gives me an opportunity to return my appreciation. It's not spam or an advertising ploy--It's meant to be a kind gesture. However, if I see that someone does not like, I won't do it.

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The Best of 2009 by =Kaz-D
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Frozen Contest by *deadlulu
Portrait Contest by ~Stacey67294

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37 helping-the-unknown 18/11/09 - Nov 18, 2009
62 Project Comment: 0-5 Comments // Issue 39 - Nov 17, 2009
262 FACES! 280 Pieces showing Expression and Technique - Nov 15, 2009
56 Comment Month Features - Issue 3 - Nov 12, 2009
5967 Wacom: Bring Your Vision to Life - Dreams Contest - Nov 13, 2009
48 Project Comment: 0-5 Comments // Issue 37 - Nov 10, 2009
28 helping-the-unknown 08/11/09 - Nov 7, 2009
39 helping-the-unknown: 4/11/09 - Nov 4, 2009
427 Say NO to deviantART Violations - Nov 4, 2009
53 HUGE Feature - Oct 24, 2009

Watcher Feature #2 --Read Me!

Journal Entry: Fri Nov 20, 2009, 6:23 PM

Watcher Feature #2

I decided I want to do another feature for my watchers! It's pretty simple to get a spot in this one: Just send me a note with 3 of your best works by this Sunday (11/22). The first TEN people to do so will be featured in my journal next week.

Shout Out

I have this linked in my sidebar, but I want to give an official "shout out" for Star Wars Evolution, a Star Wars literary RPG/simulation. It's set in an alternate universe so in-depth knowledge of SW isn't necessary by any means, and we have tons of resources to help folks out. It's a really great community with lots of incredibly talented people, both in writing and art.

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