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ARVEN92 — Once Upon A Time (Remastered)
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Published: 2019-05-14 19:11:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 22980; Favourites: 1071; Downloads: 0
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Commission me: Commission workflow on TRELLO: trello.com/b/O3fg6l35/arvens-a…Support on PATREON! www.patreon.com/arven Follow me on INSTAGRAM! www.instagram.com/panthera.arv…
Personal work, and a very special one.
This s a remake of the banner I have been using on several websites for a few years now, which I titled "Once Upon A Time", and which features characters from all three of my stories.
From left to right, we have C.Y. and Ajna (Chakra), Africa and Chui (Africa), Rothwer and Izkaph (Azarian Stories).
Original drawing (from 2015):
I have decided to remake this because of a very special occasion: Yesterday, I celebrated one year of freelance.
This time last year, I left my job at a pharmacy in order to dedicate myself to art, full time. It was a very tough choice and it made me suffer a lot (sometimes it still does), and getting into the swing of things and actually living off of art alone, was a slow and steady process.
Right now, I am at a point in which I can safely say I can live off of art, and it's the best feeling in the world.
And if I managed to achieve this, it's thanks to the enormous support I receive from you.
You guys order commissions, support me on Patreon, buy my comics and merch and post amazing comments and are so supportive whenever I post.
This is what is actively allowing me to live the dream right now, and I couldn't thank you enough.
To anyone out there who is also striving to achieve their dreams, don't give up! It's a difficult path, but an extremely rewarding one! Best of luck!
Ways you can support:
-Order a Commission:
-Patreon: www.patreon.com/arven
-Buy Africa in print: www.etsy.com/it/shop/PantheraC…
Thank you so much!
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Better late than never: Congratulations on this anniversary! It's great to hear that you were able to make your dream come true and turn your hobby into your job, and that you still happy about this decision despite it being quite stressful sometimes.
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Wow, this is an amazing remake! 
My favourite out of the three is Rothwer and Izkaph, of course, because Rothwer just looks so epic, and Izkaph is a very image of beauty and wisdom. 
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Ahhh thank you so much for all your wonderful comments <3 I'm not on DA very often, and when you comment It always makes me so happy <3 I read and appreciate every single one, thank you <3
Hoho so happy you like Rothwer and Izkaph! They are my favorite too, I feel like their relationship has come a long way since I introduced them, and I can't wait to tell their story
Africa's scene was definitely the most fun to paint! I'm a sucker for sunset settings
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Aw I'm happy you think so
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Comme je te l'ai déjà dit, je te félicite pour tout ton travail, tu mérites vraiment tout ce succès, tu es une immense artiste et je t'admire énormément
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Hhh merci énormement ma grande <3333
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Good morning, so awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
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You're very welcome❤️😊<333.
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I think it's very superb that you've had a lot of luck and success in your first year of being your own boss and making a living by doing art, even though it was a big risk taken on your part. I hope that you will continue to do very well in all that you do! 
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Ahh thank you so so much, that is so sweet of you <3
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As always, it looks excellent! Especially loving the dramatic shot of Rothwer and Izzy. Looks almost like a piece of cover art for a comic/animated film.
Congratulations on your special occasion as well! Following your dreams is neither easy nor comfortable, but you seem to be really thriving in it!
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Ahh thank you so much! Hoho Rothwer is always very dramatic in everything he does, even when he has to pose for a picture XD
That is so so kind of you 
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Omg, I'd say that C.Y looks odd in a digital painting, but actually all of them do and is so perfect <3 It like something I didn't know I needed
Also, congratulations!
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The first one was great, this is just phenomenal. I've been following your work for about 4 years and absolutely adore your art and your stories, and watching them develop and you grow as an artist. You are an inspiration to me and many others. Keep being awesome Arven!
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Ahhh oh goodness thank you so much! I'm truly flattered that you have enjoyed my work for so long and I'm blown away by your support! To be considered an inspiration is something truly special that I still can't wrap my head around
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