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VARAKIENEN ♂️ [7264758] [2008-05-04 17:07:29 +0000 UTC] "Grant Moon" (Canada)

# Statistics

Favourites: 2975; Deviations: 110; Watchers: 479

Watching: 167; Pageviews: 39477; Comments Made: 6953; Friends: 167

# Interests

Favorite visual artist: Frazetta. (like you never heard That before.)
Favorite movies: Juno
Favorite TV shows: Game o Thrones (Derp)
Favorite bands / musical artists: Sarah Mclaughlin
Favorite books: dragon riders of Pern. (Anne Macaffrey)
Favorite writers: Anne Mcaffrey
Favorite games: RP of Any type.
Favorite gaming platform: ...eh, wha-?
Tools of the Trade: Pencil and Ink
Other Interests: Artsy girls.

# About me

Current Residence: Calgary alberta Canada
Favourite genre of music: just about any thing really.
Favourite photographer: Whats a Photo?
Favourite style of art: Fantasy sci fi. B/W
Operating System: FrankenPuter.
MP3 player of choice: You can take music... With you?
Shell of choice: Conche'
Wallpaper of choice: Giant real life size photo's and back grounds.
Skin of choice: Mine. its really sensative too.
Favourite cartoon character: ME
Personal Quote: When the odds are against you, dont Fight them, Change Them! - Grant

# Comments

Comments: 1096

FilipposSivrisArts [2019-09-24 08:23:32 +0000 UTC]

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VARAKIENEN In reply to FilipposSivrisArts [2019-09-25 12:07:10 +0000 UTC]

welcs

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Sol-Caninus [2018-11-16 19:19:02 +0000 UTC]

. . . so you got the new computer in June and still no new posts (not even a new journal).  What's up with that?  

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VARAKIENEN In reply to Sol-Caninus [2018-11-26 03:10:36 +0000 UTC]

right right.

I keep getting distracted and forgetting.

Its also a large job. there are Many to put up.


I'll have to get around to it when Im not busy with other shit.


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Sol-Caninus In reply to VARAKIENEN [2018-11-26 06:23:42 +0000 UTC]

Evern the longest journey began with but a single step.  

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Helca [2018-11-03 05:49:34 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the Fave

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fantasiaart93 [2018-05-11 16:22:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave  

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giadrosich [2018-05-07 04:44:01 +0000 UTC]

Hi, Grant. Thanks so much for your recent visit and the faves. It is greatly appreciated!

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Sol-Caninus [2018-03-21 21:37:49 +0000 UTC]

So, Grant - did you take the plunge? Did you go digital?

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VARAKIENEN In reply to Sol-Caninus [2018-03-24 23:55:42 +0000 UTC]

 havnt spent any thing yet.  will likely be some thing I am considering all summer.

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Sol-Caninus In reply to VARAKIENEN [2018-03-26 13:21:48 +0000 UTC]

This is a huge pen tablet by Huion that is inexpensive.  It is not a display tablet, so you draw on it while looking at the monitor.  it's a lot cheaper than my tiny Wacom Intuos.  My thought is that it makes sense to start with a pen tablet before going all in for a display tablet. That was what I did.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwtXJ3…

In any event, there are a lot of options to consider.  This is only one possibility.  And note that it's wireless, which means it has to be recharged.  Personally, I don't like having to charge a tablet or pen.  (Never have to do that with Wacom products.)

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Sol-Caninus In reply to VARAKIENEN [2018-03-25 15:16:55 +0000 UTC]

Ah. Check out the Youtube videos.  You can learn a lot from them about the Cintiq and other displays.  I posted a few when I was looking, and some more after I purchased.  Should mention that despite the initial problems, the company worked out all the driver bugs.  While it took three months for that, the thing works perfectly, now.  

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dresew [2018-03-21 19:53:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Sol-Caninus [2018-01-04 21:13:30 +0000 UTC]

Don't freak, Grant, when you see the notice that I'm watching you, again.  I don't recall removing your icon from the list.  Sometimes happens that I clean house and get a little too compulsive abou it.  

Happy New Year.  Hoping you work out the bugs that have plagued posting here at DA.

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VARAKIENEN In reply to Sol-Caninus [2018-01-05 22:17:55 +0000 UTC]

I wouldn't blame any one for not watching any more.  lol.
I haven't been able to put up my new stuff on this computer for a couple years now.

Eventually I'll get off my ass and use another computer at a friends house or some shit.
It's just not been my biggest concern.

Be patient.

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Sol-Caninus In reply to VARAKIENEN [2018-01-05 22:28:30 +0000 UTC]

Patience.  That's what I'm here to learn.  LOL  

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Cuculum [2017-10-25 22:09:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for the inktober fav!

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VARAKIENEN In reply to Cuculum [2017-10-27 19:47:04 +0000 UTC]

Welcs.

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magdalyna [2017-03-26 18:44:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the  !

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Sol-Caninus [2017-01-18 19:34:14 +0000 UTC]

Glad to see you getting back to it.  Keep it coming.  

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VARAKIENEN In reply to Sol-Caninus [2017-01-20 00:59:54 +0000 UTC]

I have a pile of stuff I want to put up. but there is a error conflict and my shit wont go up. at least not from This computer any more.  been that way for near two yrs
Dunno whats causing it.

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Sol-Caninus In reply to VARAKIENEN [2017-01-20 01:18:27 +0000 UTC]

Holy smokes.  What is  your OS and browser?  Have you checked with the DA Help Desk, FAQs?  Don't you have a tech guru?

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VARAKIENEN In reply to Sol-Caninus [2017-01-22 00:24:54 +0000 UTC]

i know None of this computery stuff you are greekly speekling.
OS= LENOVO COMPUTER.   the rest is greek.

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Sol-Caninus In reply to VARAKIENEN [2017-01-22 02:07:00 +0000 UTC]

OS means operating system.  For example Windows 10.  But, never mind.  Do yourself a favor and study up.

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Baddjer [2016-11-17 23:36:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the llama and I love your style.

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VARAKIENEN In reply to Baddjer [2016-11-19 00:42:22 +0000 UTC]

WELCS.

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Kikomazumi [2016-07-24 23:53:55 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the llama!!!

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Sol-Caninus [2016-03-30 21:29:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the , Grant!  

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VARAKIENEN In reply to Sol-Caninus [2016-03-30 21:32:34 +0000 UTC]

Not the first time I have, and I doubt it shall be the last.
 You reminded me to do some more fast thumb nail sketches and break downs.
 I often forget.,

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Sol-Caninus In reply to VARAKIENEN [2016-03-30 21:48:08 +0000 UTC]

haha.  Fast?  The lines are fast.  The thumbnail paints . . .  that's another story.  
I have been studying digital art, color and painting for almost a year, now.  It's a challenge.  About the only way I can slog through it, sometimes, is just to do it - no thought, just hit and miss.  Every now and then things fall together and I can make sense of them, but even then, the primary factor seems to be "time-in".  So, I just put the time in.  I guess it takes time for it to sink in on different levels.  

Ever try digital - with a stylus and tablet?

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VARAKIENEN In reply to Sol-Caninus [2016-04-03 07:04:59 +0000 UTC]

never had oportunity

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Sol-Caninus In reply to VARAKIENEN [2016-04-03 14:14:11 +0000 UTC]

Drawing with a tablet is pretty bad.  There are a lot of variables to consider and the size of the tablet is critical - but no one tells you that.  A tablets big enough are not commonly available and are cost prohibitive.  Probably the best drawing is done on a display-tablet, which is a monitor on which you draw and paint.  A decent sized one can cost as much or more than a good computer.  Check out the 27" Wacom Cintiq.  Just don't look at the price tag.

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giadrosich [2016-03-28 04:57:04 +0000 UTC]

Hi, Grant! Thanks so much for your recent visit and the fave. It is greatly appreciated. Now, lay down some ink!

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VARAKIENEN In reply to giadrosich [2016-03-28 16:36:30 +0000 UTC]

welcome! you too.

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Szigeti [2016-03-17 22:34:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks 4the fav!  Rrrock!

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wufus [2015-06-26 07:58:59 +0000 UTC]

Do you like my art? Can you watch me?

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VARAKIENEN In reply to wufus [2015-07-01 21:50:02 +0000 UTC]

When I watch some thing, every new piece of work that person does will show up on my page.
Now, I do not want to be rude, or put you off in any way.  But, I only want things showing up on my page that can advance my own work.  Teach me techniques and such i did not already know.
 Has a specific style that inspires me personally.

This is Not to say that you work is not good, or that you dont put your love heart and soul into it.  That you arent your self coming along and progressing at your own rate, Just fine.
It IS to say that as an artist my self, I get little contribution to my Own journey and progression from it.
I suspect there are artists out there that have much to take from your work my friend.  I am just not my self one of them at this time.
Dont stop ARTING.

Be well.

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AndrewDent [2015-05-09 15:31:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the llama

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ChrisscreamaBatt [2015-05-02 08:28:20 +0000 UTC]

Hey there

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VARAKIENEN In reply to ChrisscreamaBatt [2015-05-04 06:36:39 +0000 UTC]

Well There you are.
I thought I had miss placed a cuddly vampire willow some where.
Wish we had had a chance to hang out away from the con.

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ChrisscreamaBatt In reply to VARAKIENEN [2015-05-06 00:54:38 +0000 UTC]

awh sowwie, maybe in the future Hope you had a great con!

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Malovanefox [2015-04-25 04:46:41 +0000 UTC]

Really cool meeting you at CCEE- you gave me a lot of inspiration and made me want to try getting into dA again, so thank you for that! I love the art in your gallery.

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VARAKIENEN In reply to Malovanefox [2015-04-28 19:07:59 +0000 UTC]

 Right!?   Good to haz met ye dear.
Hugz.
 Chats me up when ye likes.

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Maccyjoe [2014-09-04 05:46:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the Llama.

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royhobbitz [2014-08-09 01:22:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the favorite

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StazJohnson [2014-07-18 08:55:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the favorite, you have some cool work in your gallery.

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Voblin [2014-06-28 07:22:42 +0000 UTC]

I like your works and thing humor.

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VARAKIENEN In reply to Voblin [2014-06-29 10:28:18 +0000 UTC]

Thing Humor?

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Voblin In reply to VARAKIENEN [2014-06-30 05:53:06 +0000 UTC]

Some things makes me smile and funny. Tings like Troubles with Grubbles  or The Hunted  - so ironic expression of lynx's face.

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elberite [2014-06-16 22:24:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the Llama!!!

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