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LiHy
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[2012-05-12 02:53:49 +0000 UTC]
"✝ Soli Deo Gloria"
(United States)
# Statistics
Favourites: 3980; Deviations: 143; Watchers: 137
Watching: 824; Pageviews: 37896; Comments Made: 1721; Friends: 824
# Interests
Favorite TV shows: Darkwing Duck, Pushing Daisies, Once Upon a TimeFavorite books: The Last Unicorn, Animal Farm, the Hunger Games trilogy
Tools of the Trade: Watercolour pencils, brush pens, polymer clay, glass beads
# Social Links
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShieldofLindenWoodhttps://www.facebook.com/LiHy.artist
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk5gc_27GD_bo1590Fwnhyw
# About me
I've been drawing for as long as I've been old enough to pick up a pencil, though hopefully I've improved a bit since then. Sketching was a favourite pastime growing up, and I'm still perfectly well entertained just sitting and drawing. Though my parents put me into various and sundry art classes as a child, the best teaching I ever received was through a traditional (meaning literally hand-drawn on actual paper before this newfangled 3D computer animation stuff came into vogue) animation class offered to high school students at a local art college that I attended almost every Saturday for about 5 years. It was there that I developed my cutesy, cartoony style, as well as a love for character design in general. During the first half of my college years, while I was working on an Associates in film school, I was able to keep up with my art because so many of my projects required me to sketch out things like storyboards and the like. But during the second half of my college years, as I acquired my Bachelor's in a very non-artistic field, my art got shelved and almost completely ignored. It wasn't until I'd been married for a little over a year that I really dove back into my art, this time with gusto I'd never had before. Just to try it and see what might come of my art, if anything, I entered an art show in Sacramento (the "20/20" show, hosted at the Kennedy Art Gallery). What had I to lose? By the time I arrived for the opening evening, not only had 4 of my available 25 pieces already sold, but I discovered my series of watercolour paintings had won first place out of the over 30 artists being featured in the show! That was a downpour of blessings I had not expected, and certainly did not deserve, so with such a heartening experience, I began pursuing my art professionally. Since then, I have expanded my art both in mediums (including pens, pencils, watercolours, soft pastels, oil pastels, and polymer clay) and in sales platforms (including Ebay, Etsy, and personal commissions).
Every piece of art I create is, to some degree, an expression of something within me—something that lives, if nowhere else, within my imagination. If I have any talent whatsoever, it is only because the Original Creator has graciously bestowed it upon me, and I owe all my triumphs to Him and Him alone. My greatest hopes are that my art, somehow, brings at least a tiny measure of glory to my Lord Jesus, and that my art points viewers in at least some small way toward His love and beauty and truth and salvation. As an artist, I furthermore strive to be a light and an encouragement to my fellow artists. I exist to adore Him and to point others toward Him. May my art be a pleasing act of worship in His sight—for if it does not honour Him, then there's no point in creating it.
To God alone be all glory ~ Soli Deo Gloria!
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# Comments
Comments: 256
Thank you for the warm welcome! And thanks so much for accepting my watercolor tiger into your gallery--I appreciate it!
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Thank you so much for adding me to your watch! 
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Hello! Thanks for the fav on
MerMay-Merman-Contest! Cash Prizes!! (2018)Hello!!
As a fellow mer-fan (esp. of mermales XD) I would like to host a special contest to anyone on Deviantart for this year's MerMay!
Here's the details:
Artist and Writers alike can enter this contest by doing an art piece or a short story inspired or based off of a certain theme.
This theme will be "Merman in a Strange Situation."
Basically anything goes with this theme, just as long as it features well... a Merman in a strange situation. Whether that be in a setting under the sea, on dry land, it could even be in space for all I care-The sky's the limit here and I'm more than open to seeing some creative, unique and interesting submissions for this theme!
Quick Answers For Artist & Writers.
Any and all art is accepted for this contest.
as long as the entry features or corresponds with the theme of a merman in a strange situation, anything goes.
YES, you CAN feature your OC for this (as long as it's a Merman or in Mer-form)
YES, you MAY Will you be joining in on the contest?
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I'm not sure yet--it's a great idea, and I'm definitely considering it, but I'm working on my own personal "MerMay" challenge for now, and I'm barely keeping up with that ('cause life outside of DeviantArt is totally kicking my butt over the past few weeks). I'd love to enter the contest, but I can make no promises at this time. Regardless, good luck to all the entrants!
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No problem--your painting is lovely!
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Thanks for the favs! I am glad that you liked my work! take good care!
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My pleasure--you've got a really great style. (Is a lot of your art based on historical events &/or people? Or do you more often make up the characters and stories that go into each piece?) God bless you!
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You too! Hmmm... Now that I think about it... Most characters I draw ARE historical figures. My fictional characters do not constitute a large part of my gallery! Go figure!
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Thank you so much for being a part of devfeatures . It's awesome to have you on board and I'm hoping you will enjoy your stay, too. Feel welcome to submit your art in the Members' art folder or your articles in all the other folders. You can also suggest art and journals by other people in our favourites. I welcome and appreciate every submission and suggestion and if you have any questions feel free to note me or the group. Stay awesome!
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Thank you for the warm welcome.
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Happy belated birthday!!!! I hope you had a wonderful and blessed one! 
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(Wow, this has taken me way too long to respond.) Thank you so much! You are very kind, and I appreciate it.
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Thank you so much for the llama! It means so much to me. If you're a fan of the work I do, consider giving me a watch!
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No problem. I'm glad the llama added to your happiness. I'll check out your gallery.
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Thanks 
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Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day!!
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You have won a llama from me in DD-Suggestion-Drive final. I have noticed that I have already given you a llama.
Instead, I would like to fav one of your works, if that is o.k. for you
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Of course! That's very kind of you.
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Should you have any questions please refer to our group faq journal below or feel free to note the group!
World-of-Wildlife Group Faq'sTHE GROUP'S MISSION/WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
--We are a group showcasing all Wildlife Animal related imagery on deviantArt including all artistic genres except literature. (With the exception for Visual Literature.) This also includes insects.
WHAT WE ACCEPT INTO OUR GALLERY
--We only accept HIGH QUALITY wild animal imagery into this group. Images in this group must display a "WOW Factor" or they will be declined. Please look in our gallery folders to get a feel of what "THE WOW FACTOR" is and the quality of the images therein.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
--You must be a member of the group to submit your Art into our gallery.
--If we have requested your work into our gallery please consider joining membership!
--All submissions are voted on
Other Nature related groups I recommend you might take interest in are-
Birds-And-Blooms Nature-Showcase NaturesHaven Unframed-Nature and GreatWildlifeArtists
Before requesting membership in any of these groups please first read their rules to see if they are a good fit for you!
Kind Regards-
Kitty- Founder
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Thanks so much for the warm welcome!!!
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my pleasure! I love your nature photography. And thank you for the fave and llama as well.
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thank you again so much! 
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Here's another coloring video that I think may be enlightening.
youtu.be/uTO2buyGX7U
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Sorry, my english is a little bit limited to express my feelings.
I'm here to thank you! You have suggested my work on "Project Porkchop" and for that I'm very honoured and grateful. Thank you soooooo much!
I wish you all the best in your future and a very happy new year! Lot of happiness and success in your life! Thank you again!
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You are more than welcome! (And your English looks great to me.) I'm glad it meant something to you to be featured! Your art deserves it. All the best to you in this new year! Oh, and thank YOU for all the faves of my work. God bless you.
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Thank you for the llama; it is greatly appreciated!
God Bless
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Not a problem. And God bless you too!
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