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artgyrl ♀️ [462036] [2003-07-23 14:00:04 +0000 UTC] "i like to paint squeeful images." (United States)

# Statistics

Favourites: 1591; Deviations: 291; Watchers: 1077

Watching: 327; Pageviews: 89379; Comments Made: 6909; Friends: 327

# Interests

Favorite movies: the princess bride . inception . whale rider
Favorite TV shows: Leverage . The Mentalist . Elementary . The Rookie
Favorite bands / musical artists: aqualung . adele . corinne bailey rae . daniel ceasar . ben folds . rachael yamagata . frightened rabbit . the national
Tools of the Trade: pencil . pen . photoshop cc . canon eos 70d

# About me

alabamian . artist . tea drinker

# Comments

Comments: 977

FollowedMyHeart [2016-01-30 04:09:58 +0000 UTC]

Hi! Happy almost February! I was wondering if you had some advice? I always love your fanart, it's fantastic! OLICITY!! ♥ ♥ ♥ Your fanart - no matter who! - always looks exactly like the real actors/actresses and I was wondering if you had any tips for drawing real people? Mine are always off somehow...buts yours are so wonderful! I wondered if you had some technique or lineart basics or anything to help out being as amazing an artist as you are! :) (Smile)

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artgyrl In reply to FollowedMyHeart [2016-02-04 16:42:07 +0000 UTC]

Hi. Well, the main thing is to draw from references, not from your head. Find photos of the people you want to draw and study their features closely. Basically, learn how to draw. My high school art teacher gave this advice, "Draw what you see, not what you know." So being able to perceive, observe, and draw the details is very important. But this skill only comes with lots of practice. Drawing is a physical activity, so the more you practice the better you will get.

It's that way with everyone. If I go for a long time without drawing anything, my skills begin to wane. It's not that I forgot how to draw, but it just takes time for everything to flow. Don't be afraid to start over if something just isn't working. It can be frustrating, but just take a step back, do something else, and then come back to the piece with fresh eyes.

I hope these tips help. Let me know if you need any more advice. :) (Smile)

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Ahridea [2015-10-26 08:52:05 +0000 UTC]

oh my, amazing artworks! Great JOB!

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artgyrl In reply to Ahridea [2015-10-28 17:05:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! :) (Smile)

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LadyMintLeaf [2015-04-10 17:06:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for the +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav !! :D (Big Grin)

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artgyrl In reply to LadyMintLeaf [2015-05-06 12:31:06 +0000 UTC]

No problem. :) (Smile)

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slish-slash [2015-03-18 13:09:07 +0000 UTC]

Wow wow wow! Thank you so much for the watch, I feel so honored! You are so talented!

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artgyrl In reply to slish-slash [2015-03-18 17:34:01 +0000 UTC]

You're talented, too. :) (Smile)

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SKJeter [2015-01-20 02:34:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much for watching! I absolutely love you art style!

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artgyrl In reply to SKJeter [2015-01-20 06:05:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. :) (Smile)

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Duartwork [2014-11-29 15:49:02 +0000 UTC]

Very nice artwork, romantic and cute ;-) (Wink)

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artgyrl In reply to Duartwork [2014-12-03 04:20:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. :) (Smile)

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Miss-Geo [2014-11-28 16:31:01 +0000 UTC]

omg ur art is just amazing !!!i cant tell how i feel they are just.......!! IDK love them a lot

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artgyrl In reply to Miss-Geo [2014-12-03 04:17:39 +0000 UTC]

Aww, thank you so much. :) (Smile)

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Miss-Geo In reply to artgyrl [2014-12-03 16:05:58 +0000 UTC]

ur welcome

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RagdollRalph [2014-11-26 20:45:52 +0000 UTC]

Quite a romantic aren't you ;) (Wink)
It looks great btw :) (Smile)

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artgyrl In reply to RagdollRalph [2014-12-03 04:17:26 +0000 UTC]

How did you know? ;) (Wink) Yes, definitely a romantic. Thank you. :) (Smile)

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ei9 [2014-08-20 02:22:00 +0000 UTC]

amazing stuff that you got here artgyrl especially your stuff on the Big bang theory, Avengers and Star Trek. as you can see that I have quite a few of your stuff in my faves and look forward seeing more from you in the future. you'll have won me over as brand new fan in me. keep up the great work and God bless!

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artgyrl In reply to ei9 [2014-09-06 16:36:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the love. :) (Smile)

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Gurdim [2014-01-20 16:42:28 +0000 UTC]

you have a really wonderful style! :D (Big Grin)

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artgyrl In reply to Gurdim [2014-01-25 07:34:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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e-MMasArt [2013-12-29 16:47:29 +0000 UTC]

Hi! I´m pleased to tell you, that your work is one of my featured in my journal: e-mmasart.deviantart.com/journ… . Thanks for making it!

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artgyrl In reply to e-MMasArt [2013-12-29 21:29:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. :) (Smile)

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e-MMasArt In reply to artgyrl [2014-01-01 17:35:10 +0000 UTC]

You ´re welcome!

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mickr7an [2013-11-03 11:38:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the +

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Pebbles6 [2013-06-23 16:41:38 +0000 UTC]

You're featured on my page! [link] Keep up the amazing work! I love it all!

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artgyrl In reply to Pebbles6 [2013-06-24 04:31:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. :) (Smile)

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Mangofeline [2013-06-16 21:07:39 +0000 UTC]

I adore your art!!!

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artgyrl In reply to Mangofeline [2013-06-24 04:31:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. :) (Smile)

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Tri-leaf [2013-05-18 14:02:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave

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artgyrl In reply to Tri-leaf [2013-05-20 17:21:09 +0000 UTC]

No problem. :) (Smile)

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ppgrainbow [2013-05-08 15:51:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for the llama badge! Huggle! Huggle! Huggle! Huggle! Huggle! Huggle! Huggle! Heart Heart Heart Heart Heart Heart Heart

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artgyrl In reply to ppgrainbow [2013-05-12 13:45:11 +0000 UTC]

No problem. :) (Smile)

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ppgrainbow In reply to artgyrl [2013-05-12 13:47:33 +0000 UTC]

Huggle! Huggle! Huggle! Huggle! Huggle! Huggle! Huggle! Heart Heart Heart Heart Heart Heart Heart

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Mizae [2013-04-18 20:10:10 +0000 UTC]

I love your gallery, the style is very neat and nice :) (Smile)

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artgyrl In reply to Mizae [2013-04-22 16:45:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. :D (Big Grin)

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SiraeArtisan [2013-03-29 00:48:16 +0000 UTC]

Looking at your thing where you documented your artistic improvement since 1996, I'm inspired to dig up some old drawings of my own and do the same thing. :D (Big Grin) Unfortunately, I don't have anything farther back than 2002, but I should have enough to see a definite improvement! Your gallery is lovely <3

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artgyrl In reply to SiraeArtisan [2013-04-01 15:09:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. A few weeks ago I found some more "forgotten" art that dates back even earlier. Maybe 1994 or so. It was of the characters from The Babysitter's Club book series. So If I decide to update the meme again, I might add those. :) (Smile)

I'm glad you enjoy my art. I find it useful to look back at old art, even if it's from only a few years ago. Even if I don't see improvement in specific areas per se, I do see that my style is continuing to develop and evolve.

I can't wait to see your meme.

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SiraeArtisan In reply to artgyrl [2013-04-08 18:57:23 +0000 UTC]

Haha, I remember the Babysitter's Club! My sister and I had quite a few of the books, and some VHS tapes of random episodes of the TV show. :) (Smile) Good times! And you're welcome! I'll be able to catch up with all the non-school things I've been meaning/wanting to do for ages (but had to keep putting off) soon! So I'd say expect my meme in the next few weeks or so? :3

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LeeAnneKortus [2013-03-28 21:38:46 +0000 UTC]

I love your squeeful images!

Seriously, really lovely illustrations :-) (Smile)

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artgyrl In reply to LeeAnneKortus [2013-04-01 15:04:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much. :) (Smile)

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Axcido [2013-03-25 02:41:27 +0000 UTC]

Hello ^_^ great gallery!

I want to invite you at my page
I start a poll ... please vote ---------> [link]
And if you have time... a comment on my new drawing ------> [link]

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emmilinne [2013-01-31 21:00:03 +0000 UTC]