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• champion sheep showman, two-time aunt, skillful at sequencing DNA
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• middle school
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• Sailor Moon, Fushigi Yugi, MoonPhase, Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, FullMetal Alchemist, Escaflowne, InuYasha, Neon Genesis, Princess Mononoke, oh the list goes on and on....
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• to find true happiness, and share it with others
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• biking, kayaking, baking, cooking, writing, reading... pretty typical!
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• I can touch my tongue to my nose! I can also touch my tongue to YOUR nose... but that would be rude!
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007
a little rant
So Cheekisquirrel (I hope I spelled that right!) posted a drawing requesting that oc's be placed in the original anime category. It turned into a bit of a scandal.
I don't really have an opinion on that topic, but the post did get me thinking about things I'd like to see more of or less of on theO.
And I don't mean to offend anyone! Let me say that right away because I don't want anyone to feel like I'm insulting other artists or trying to censure people! I think everyone should draw and post whatever they want, so long as they aren't breaking any rules. And I also understand that art is personal and is a means of expression. I am not criticizing. I only want to express my personal likes and dislikes as far as fanart goes.
without further ado...
I would like to see more...
-comments with constructive criticism!
-original fan mangas in addition to spin-offs
-artists who draw from a variety of animes instead of just one (I know we all have favorites, but check out other anime some time!)
-drawings shaded with pencil (like graphite, not colored)
-new artists being featured - maybe the featured art should be split into otakuites, senior otakus, and otaku legends? that might be a great way for people to see art from newbies...
I would like to see less...
-'sexy' drawings of naruto characters. oh you fangirls! I know you love those guys, but they aren't real! I'm just teasing - please its not meant to offend!
-drawings that border on soft core porn such as half naked characters with their hands all over each other - intimate poses are fine, just keep it tasteful! and no, nudity doesn't bother me, but true intimacy is not a physical thing. (haha now I sound old!)
-pictures glorifying death, self mutilation (ex. cutting), suicide, etc. specifically those in which are meant to be literal not symbolic. suicide and self mutilation are serious and upsetting. Its okay for art to explore these topics, but I've seen a lot of overly emo drawings lately.
-non-anime/manga style drawings. these drawings are awesome, but this isn't the site for them!
All of this being said, keep drawing whatever makes you happy!! Please don't take my personal opinions as insults. I was just making some generalizations which means they don't apply to every drawing. If this post offends anyone, I apologize. Let me know and will take it down. Above all else, keep drawing!
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