HonestArtii In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-22 20:43:13 +0000 UTC]

Hope everything goes well with your contest, and the rest of your ventures.  Maybe you'd to make an art request?  Commissions negotiable!

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SunnyDeyz In reply to HonestArtii [2014-08-22 21:28:03 +0000 UTC]

Saw you at one of my giveaways - Thanks for entering!

And lol sorry, if I had enough money at the moment I would consider purchasing an artwork from you. But I'm pretty broke so maybe sometime in the future; sorry to disappoint you:/

I did browse through your gallery though, and you have some nice works there. For a minute, I thought that "Mayble Normand" was an actual photo. I'll have to say you're a talented artist, HonestArtii! 

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HonestArtii In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-22 22:13:24 +0000 UTC]

No disappointments, and I'm glad you enjoyed viewing my art. 

As for Mayble I may have to edit that as it's a photo manipulation, so your partially right. 

Thanks for the visit and the encouraging words, much appreciated.

Hope to hear from you again, even if it's not to buy some art .



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SunnyDeyz In reply to HonestArtii [2014-08-22 22:22:11 +0000 UTC]

Hard to believe Mayble's actually a photo manipulation when seeing it close-up. It actually looks like you painted it on a drawing software or something. But yeah, you never know. Every once in a while I check out some artworks on here and I might possibly end up landing on one of yours if you ever make other ones. And it was great talking to you too. Hope you may end up as a winner in the giveaway, and hope you gain more customers on here in the long run!

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HonestArtii In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-22 22:40:34 +0000 UTC]

She's a star from the silent movie era.

I downloaded a photo I found online, and gave it some color, seeing the silent era was mostly black and white.

I too got a chance to visit your google plus page, and you have quite a variety of interesting videos.

The side with red on the Mayble painting/manipulation is mostly digital paint though, and that's why I didn't put it as a photo manipulation, but now after talking with you I think it best as so.

As for your google plus page, those most recent post are a tragedy, and I recently heard there was a ransom plea in that beheading case, but didn't read much into it.

Taking sides in things you know not fully about is something I don't take to doing, but that was a gruesome thing to be done to anyone, considering there are more "humane" ways to execute a prisoner who has committed a crime unreasonable in a designated area.

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SunnyDeyz In reply to HonestArtii [2014-08-22 23:22:47 +0000 UTC]

I actually made another comment on the James Folley case (if that's what you're referring to with the beheading). It's quite long and I don't think I have much reason to explain it here. I'm also not sure what you mean by "taking sides?" As in siding with the Syrians or with the US govt.? Or maybe you might be referring to another comment I made... And lol I don't intend to label myself as a conspiracy theorist wack, but I do have some of my own beliefs, obviously knowing that they are ambiguous and may or may not be true. And I apologize if you've taken offense to any of what I've posted in the past or recently. As a promoter of my own giveaways, I might have to start cutting back on posting comments in random videos. Thanks for reminding me of that (and of my irresponsibilities) lol. 

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HonestArtii In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-23 00:45:37 +0000 UTC]

no...not offended, and honestly I'm not sure what I meant, as that may have been a comment similar to the ones your trying to stop yourself from doin , in all it was a tragic event that shouldn't have taken place, and yes, I meant the James Foley case.

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SunnyDeyz In reply to HonestArtii [2014-08-23 01:30:08 +0000 UTC]

Ah I see. Thanks for clearing that out. And honestly sometimes I get confused with what I say to other people myself. Most of the time it's usually misinterpretation or not fully reading/listening to everything they've said.

I just read this part from your post: "Taking sides in things you know not fully about is something I don't take to doing," and I somehow felt like you were trying to teach me a moral about something I haven't figured out myself. Yeah, I just wasn't sure what you meant by that. Anyhow, I'll take it as being a benefit as I try to take many things in life. There's always a lesson to be learned in everything, good or bad. I guess that's how optimistic thinking leads to healthy thinking.

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HonestArtii In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-23 01:44:37 +0000 UTC]

Yea...IDK, I don't like talking about some things but wanted to have some commonality I guess, without pushing you away and saying....I like weird shit too. haha ohhh, excuse my language...I'm trying to broaden my vocabulary as well.

It's been fun/interesting talking with you though, just to let you know.

To odd conversation from nowhere....sort of....cheers...."bites a slice of pizza"

I only say that because we've been chatting a bit, randomly, from you going around making those contest request and bumping into my art.

Your new to DA I sawed, what brought you to this site, if it's not too much a bother, and to cast away from that other thing?!

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SunnyDeyz In reply to HonestArtii [2014-08-23 02:17:16 +0000 UTC]

Lol well I'm not going to lie to you and some people probably know about it anyways, but yes you have guessed right. This is a "new account" I've opened on Deviantart. I actually have another account which consists of some of my drawings.... they're some shit though, so that's why I keep that account and this one separate. Besides, with too many people seeing the correlation between this account and the other, they're going to bombard in my art account and talk countless smack (I know they would) due the fact that I'm randomly going around imploring people to join my contest (laughs). 

And really dude, you don't have to worry about using huge vocabulary to talk to me. It's just something odd as hell I'm born with. I read a ton of books, thus I pick up on a lot of words. And English has always been my best subject, though [surprise, surprise] I've always been a failure at Math. And it's kind of ironic because you'd expect an asian person to be great at Math and terrible at English.... complete opposite with me. My entire family is ingenious with Maths though. 

And yes, every once in a while, I'll just strike up a conversation with random people on here. I don't try to come off as being rude because well... I was the one who asked them to join my giveaways anyways. I had this one girl who went on one of my youtube videos and said, "Stop spamming my account bitch." LOL SHE WAS FROM DEVIANTART. Not going to point out her name though, but I could tell she lead a really angry life. Her entire page was filled with "deleted comments" and "comments hidden by user." Hm.... wouldn't be surprised. Anyhow, sorry for the long babble. I have a tendency to talk (or rather type) for miles on end. And it's great chatting with you as well.

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HonestArtii In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-23 05:18:34 +0000 UTC]

Yea, I'm not that good with math either, also concerning your art on the other account, if you get a chance check this out, deviantart.tumblr.com/?utm_sou….

I didn't think you babbling, just conversing and am surprised you didn't brush me off, as I tend to babble, and ask many questions, or unknowingly make things awkward....sometimes the fingers just go, right, and you reread, and are like...I shouldn't say that, then your like, whatever, this person doesn't know me from a hole in the wall, then your like, aw man, I shouldn't have sent that, I don't even know how old they are...then your like, it's just words.......

See now that's babble, lol.

I was just kidding about that stuff, but it's how I used to act online, but in all I just feel that Honesty is the best policy.

Anyhow, till next time SunneyDeyz.

Sincerely, HonestArtii, aka M. Pierre A.

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SunnyDeyz In reply to HonestArtii [2014-08-24 01:47:01 +0000 UTC]

Sorry I'm busy at work during the day so I can only reply late at night. And lol no I wouldn't brush anybody off. Honestly, I'm more surprised that you're still up for talking. I've had tons of situations where people cut the conversation short on me or just don't respond back at all. I've never understood why but I felt like it could be one of few things - either it was something I last said that offended them, or they just weren't in the mood to talk, or I slightly annoyed them a bit (laughs), or I put them in a standstill and left them with no ideas on what to say back. I know for a fact I've been in the last situation myself - had this really smart dude respond to one of my comments, and it just left me completely blank thereafter. Now when I think about it, it was kind of rude that I didn't say anything back since he was really just offering his own opinion and probably expected a response. But being the naive and stupid person that I was, I didn't want to reply with a simple "I agree with everything you said," to his 3-paragraph essay because I didn't want to look dumb. Now when I make replies like that guy and don't get a response back myself, I know EXACTLY what it is like being in his shoes. So really, you're not alone if you think people brush you off when you babble. I've made some essay long comments to have none of my opinions responded to LOL. I must really expect some kind of attention. It's stupid. 

And honestly, I only brush off a conversation when I realize the other person's not in the mood to talk. Some people can easily be read like books. As for others though, if they're up for talking then I wouldn't mind doing so. And honestly, I used to be the same. I'd say or comment on something then realize, shit, I should've never said that. And it's usually because I read the last thing they said, responded only to that, and completely disregarded their entire paragraph. 

In regards to awkward situations - this is something I've been through a lot. But overtime I've come to realize situations are only made awkward if the person makes it awkward. If you simply show no regrets in what you've said and done, and laugh it off as being something stupid with a mindset that thinks, "Hey what happened is what happened; nothing I can do about it," you'll come to realize it really isn't a big deal. One thing I tell myself everyday is, "Whatever bad shit happened today will likely come to pass, since some forthcoming worse shit is going to clear my mind of that by tomorrow." Might not be helpful advice to some people, but it sure has helped me overcome some bad situations I would've never thought to get over in the past. 

And ha! As for the whole art thing, the only reason I say my art is crap is because I personally have issues saying anything good about myself (getting there though). I'm just not an accepting person. I don't know, I've just always been an oddball. I felt like the artist of that comic strip got fed up with people who constantly talk down on their own works (when they KNOW it's good) and are just doing it for the sake of attention and receiving compliments like, "HOW CAN YOU SAY YOUR ARTWORKS ARE BAD?! YOU MUST BE PSYCHO TO SAY THAT!!" or whatever. I don't know, just a guess:/

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HonestArtii In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-25 08:49:14 +0000 UTC]

I don't really know what comic strip your talking about...but I get what you mean.

Honestly I've always had an issue with posting art.

I always find commonalities in others things, but only after I post stuff...and feel like I'm secretly being stolen from, but it's something I'm trying to look past, as I'm trying to read a bit more and post more art regardless.

I myself think it's a bit of an odd feeling to have...and now that I think of it maybe I'm worshiped and don't know, and should be happier.

Though, if I am being worshiped, I think people should drop some coin in my bucket, so to speak, .

Anyhow, what kind of work do you do?

If you don't mind my asking that is..

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SunnyDeyz In reply to HonestArtii [2014-08-25 14:57:49 +0000 UTC]

The comic strip I'm referring to is from the link you posted me with (I believe that's called a comic strip):  deviantart.tumblr.com/?utm_sou… . Sorry if I wasn't so clear on that.

But I get what you mean by having your creations secretly stolen from you. I've had one 'friend' do that to me in elementary school. I read to her a poem I made over the phone and she passed it out to the class the next day, in which she inscribed her own name on the bottom . 

And I'm like that too. I've had some artworks I've made that I never bothered to post up for fear of someone stealing the idea and taking all the credit for it. It makes me sound selfish, but I don't care, I did all the work in the end. 

And LOL to get worshipped, you will have to make a TON of works to get your name out there. That's how famous artists like da Vinci and Michelangelo have their names passed down in our textbooks today. They make a ton of works, do it nonstop, and showed that they gave not only time and effort into working on it, but passion and dedication. You have to really be into doing what you do to make yourself successful. 

As for me, I work at a laundromat. And this is NOT my passion and dedication. I hate that job, but I do it to help my mom out because our family is in a lot of debt. And it's a really sacrificing job. I've given up school, my career, and my entire life to work for my parents. It's an 11 to 16-hour work period for 7 days a week. I don't have a set day off. Probably several times a year but not often. If I could get off work then I feel like I can accomplish more in life. It seems like life just isn't easy when you're poor. And do you work or go to school?

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HonestArtii In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-26 04:47:06 +0000 UTC]

I wish I could say one of them, but I've been out of work and school for some time now.  Haven't had steady work for about a year, and school bills keep me from being able to return to finish my degree.  Been in between a rock and a hard place for some time.  I stay positive, and make money here and there with art, and being apart of survey panels, but I really need steady income.  I've recently been seeing more luck than usually though.  I recently applied to a temping agency too, so I hope maybe I can get some work sooner than later.  I'll stay optimistic, and too keep up with art no matter what.  Guts over Fear....heard that song recently, and seem to compare to it a little, and though Eminem sounds a bit repetitive it's only pushing the point that much.  Dang, 11-16 hours at the laundry mat..I'm sure you have some open time, and maybe it just feels worse than it is.  Also, even if it is a family owned business there's a limit to the amount of hours that's healthy to work, not to get in your business, but maybe your being taken advantage of.  I've come to find that the worse peer pressure doesn't necessarily have to come from a friend, but family.   

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SunnyDeyz In reply to HonestArtii [2014-08-26 11:49:31 +0000 UTC]

And you're exactly right in everything you say. Even though I care for them, I've always had this inner hate built up with my family that I can't get rid of. It's mostly because I'm sacrificing all my goals and wasted talents to work at a job for some self-centered customers that don't even tip for the backbreaking work that we do. Also sadly, both my parent's sides of the family are GREEDY. Everyone uses us. Both my parents have some kind of physical ailment and the whole family just keeps taking money from us while never helping us out, which keeps us at the broke state we're in. And it really... IRKS me off. So I'll have to agree with you on that one man--family can be just as much enemies as your own friends. 

And I know what it's like looking for work. It's IMPOSSIBLE. There's billions of people looking for jobs and out of those billion, only a select few get hired for work. It's STUPID. I hate how this world functions. And all the so-called "taxes" we pay goes for programs "funded for the people," like "Social Security," "healthcare," "homeless shelters," and ALL that other made-up BS by the government. In actuality, it all goes to funding for warfare and *securing the wealth of the WEALTHY*. I know this for a fact as it's all written down in our history books. The higher authority's been doing this since the 1100's and there's no reason why they wouldn't do it now. Us middle- and lower- classmen are nothing but slaves. It's sickening.

[And whoops I accidentally hit the "send" button which stopped me in the middle of writing. So if you're still reading this, then I'll continue on my post in another one. SORRY!]

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HonestArtii In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-27 00:59:06 +0000 UTC]

Yea, "family", my own irks me at times too....I don't get mad, it's a useless emotion that promotes bad all round, and is even damaging to ones health. 

Though, I can be upset, evaluate what I'm feeling, and uplift myself by contrasting thoughts, and promoting those.

IDK, I've been trying to be a bit healthier than I've been in the past...more salads as snack rather than sweets, and what not....I add dressing and different toppings to change it up too, but healthily.

I recommend it very much so, as my outlook on things has been changing lots, though there has been some unusual sad spikes....I think it's just because my body misses the sugar rushes, whereas I've been watering lots of drinks.

Also, plant a seed and feed it your thoughts...outloud.

Sometimes keeping things inside is bad, I mean if not we wouldn't poop. 

If you don't want constant confrontation from others as you do it, just keep a book handy, and say your growing a plant and feeding it co'2, the best air for a plant.

It sucks that not everyone has the power to empathize with anothers feelings, or even rationalize at best, but hey, where theres a will theres a way right.

Ive been trying to change some of my family members anger issues for some time, and though theyd never admit it, I have, even though it's been very little, over a prolonged period of time, my being an untraditional, eccentric, oddball has made some progress, and thats worth something to me.

It's like being the butt of the joke, and laughed at.....it sucks, but if your smart witted, you could have just a good a laugh with a comeback that's not understood by most, throwing there laugh off to wonder, and giving you the energy bringing snicker, I even predict when I'll be mocked, pulling the laugh and laughing at the laugh at times, like, ha, what a predictable outcome. 

I'm not narcissistic though.

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SunnyDeyz In reply to HonestArtii [2014-08-27 01:52:11 +0000 UTC]

(So this post is in response to the one you just sent me. This should be the last of the 3 posts that I've sent you btw lol).

And sorry, that was a crazy rant I did because I had a bad day at work LOL! I did NOT mean to take it out on you in any way so I highly apologize for that message! And yes, using contrasting thoughts is a GREAT way to avoid problems. I've just began to incorporate that thought process into my own. I used to have a very negative outlook in life.. but I learned that it does nothing for a person and only makes me easily prone to fear. I now stick to laughing and making fun of myself before people get to doing it to me first. 

And LOL growing a plant seems like a great way to pick up one's spirit. I personally love nature overall. Though I'm a TERRIBLE raiser. I've had plenty of fish die on me due to lack of feeding them, and I have 2 now that are well on their way of starvation. I feel bad as hell being an irresponsible human being....   

And yes! Reading books do in fact pick up my spirit a lot! Reading talks to me somehow. I've been getting into that habit a lot lately after this one book got me addicted, "The Island of Dr. Moreau." I've been reading books ever since because somehow, ultimate knowledge is like a dream goal of mine *evil laugh*  .

And being different is what really makes this generation. I'm glad you're the "one-of-a-kind" oddball! Secret handshake LOL 
Tradition to me, is what honestly -puts back- our world's advancement. If it wasn't for religion and bullshit like "cultural ideals" and whatnot, then we could be doing a lot right now. It's sad that geniuses like Socrates had to die for his scientific views because BS like "going against religious views" brang him down. That's exactly why I gave up Christianity a long time ago. Religion was just never a part of me. Though I'd admit, some Biblical stories and actual sitings of Biblical places really catches my interest.

And LOL I love it when that happens! Like you crack an obscure joke and no one gets it because everyone's too stupid to understand. Goes to show that people need to get back to reading more LOL THAT MAKES MY DAY! 

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HonestArtii In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-27 02:53:01 +0000 UTC]

No apologies needed but I'm glad you recognized your mistake...I didn't, but it reminded me of an argument I had with my little sister today.

I call her name and she responds "huh" and looks away, I call her name again, and she responds "what".

I tell her something about nothing but end what I said with the word "understand" and she doesn't respond....I get angry because I called her name two times to make sure she was paying attention, and she still doesn't pay attention....I don't know why it reminded me of this, but now that I think about it, me getting angry made me now forget what I even said to her....so yea, anger or getting mad is just bad...I know I said I don't get mad just upset, but I guess I'm still working on that a little, but hope your days will be better always.


Never heard of that book...what do you like about it.


Yea, maybe a plant will be better than a pet...over water it every couple days, then when it hatches, just sprites it with a water bottle here and there until the topsoils dry, then overwater it and don't sprites it for two or the days, then sprites here and there, and repeat.



As for the religious thing, I have nothing against anything, think there's reason for most things, don't believe all coincidences are coincidence, and at one point in my life lived with a church.

It was a tough time, and when I turned to my father for help he wasn't there.

The church helped me lots, and I'm actually sad I left sometimes, in wonder.

Not everything is as it seems, and don't think down your "giving up" on religion, as many cultures have had hypocritical times, but you cant blame the flame for the fire...if that means anything; im bad at analogies but like them ever so much.

Again, I don't know, but am going to bable a bit about fire....to make one force has to be used...an interaction makes a reaction, and fire is made, but only grows by burning something, and absorbing oxygen.

Socretes could have approached things differently, but the church as well could have been more open to that which was unexplored. 

I really don't know if my remembering of him correct...is he the dude that questioned the center of the universe?  Like Heliocentricity and stuff?

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SunnyDeyz In reply to HonestArtii [2014-08-27 14:37:51 +0000 UTC]

Lol that thing about your sister ignoring you - I know exactly what it's like. I have a younger cousin who seems to have a mild case of autism and he has issues paying attention as well. He fidgets a lot, is a huge troublemaker at school, and none of the teachers like him. I pity him really, and I know it's not his fault - it's because of improper parental raising. He is although, an excellent builder. By 5, he was already creating his own lego spaceships that modeled those of Star Wars and whatnot. I guess one person's aspect will make up for another.

As for the "The Island of Dr. Moreau" book, I was primarily into it because I'm a huge advocate of science. It's been my favorite subject since elementary school, and it still is today lol. To summarize, the story's about this sailor, Edward, who gets caught in a shipwreck and after fainting, gets taken to a strange island (Dr. Moreau's island) as the only survivor. The island's 'strangeness' is due to the horrors that befall there. Apparently an ingenious scientist, Dr. Moreau, is experimenting on animal-human hybrids in which he surgically operates on the native animals and gives them human characteristics. The main plot appears to be Edward's planned escape from the island. But what really makes the story is the narration. I personally learned a lot from that book, and there are several markable incidences where I teared up after hearing what the narrator had to say about solitude and animal cruelty. Even that evil scientist had a very good take on life and that man taught me A LOT about life. This book was written in like 1896 so it'd be understandable that the writing's good. Plus it's by H.G. Wells, a remarkable author. And it's a VERY thin book. I think only about a 100 pages. Don't recall. But it wasn't a long read at all.

There's another book I'd recommend that can EASILY pick up one's spirit within the second of reading, and that's The Ultimate Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. You might've heard about this from the movie. But the book is just... impeccable. I mean this is honestly the best book of all time with ingenious writing skills and wit, and the author has a universally incomparable sense of humor. If there were any book that I'd go back to reading without being tired of it, it's this one. I keep that book as a prized trophy on my shelf LOL.

And yeah, as for the religious thing it doesn't bother me. I just did a crazy rant on it. I have my habits of talking endless smack when it's unnecessary. And I sort of have this contradicting view about religion. I know for a fact that it helps people achieve inner peace, but at the same time it doesn't seem to help me. Maybe I'm just different I don't know. 
And as for the plant thing, yeah I get too lazy to water plants even though plant vivisection is like... my life lol. I love looking at all the internal structures of living organisms and seeing how the cells interact with each other. It's such an amazing thing altogether. Though I am against animal cruelty so.... YEAH.

And ha! I get that quote you made about the fire. Basically the result can't be blamed, but the cause -of- it. It's funny because that's how I view my own life. Like I have a ton of problems and I can't blame myself because the problem wasn't started by me. Then I think it thoroughly and pinpoint my parents as being the cause (pretty sad, I know), then I realize I can't blame them, then I blame -their- parents. Then I change my views and blame the society, then the GOVERNMENT. And when it all dumbs down, I blame myself. It's so convoluted. Life is really a cycle. Can't do anything for yourself unless you be the one to get up and do it, and be the One to make the first change. 

And about Socrates, I seem to have gotten that man mixed up with Galileo! Lol, thanks for pointing that out - really goes to show that I need to pick up on more reading and studying! So basically, Socrates was the one that died for his logical reasonings against the public. And Galileo was the guy that got put on trial for his theories on heliocentrism and other planetary existences. For that, I thank you. Otherwise, I'd go about spouting the same stupid crap to other people! 

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SunnyDeyz In reply to HonestArtii [2014-08-27 01:19:47 +0000 UTC]

(So this is the "continued post" by the way. If you don't feel like reading it, DON'T BOTHER WITH IT lol). I write a ton of BS that's completely unnecessary anyways. I also still need to reply to the one you sent me, so crap, that'll take a minute, or more!)


Continued.....

And wow. I really need to cut short on some of my writing. When I write, I go on for miles on end and never stop. So if this is intimidating Artii, just... let me know. I remember doing the same once to this girl and she said something about the 'wall of text [I write] makes her feel intimidated." It's best if people point out my wrongs. And I know it's usually done for the sake of helping me out so I don't do the same thing to others that get annoyed by it. 

But yeah, I was at one point in my life where I was hit with depression. I skipped school for an entire month and countless days to go to the library. Books seemed to soothe me out. At that point, I had no school and didn't have to work. But money was always something on my mind. So I'd go online and try to find numerous ways on how to make money. I'm not sure if my advice will actually help you, but these are some ways I've -attempted- at making money:

1) Join any Deviantart contest that has *prize money* as the reward
2) Join any art contest in general through Google Search (I don't bother with the ones that make me pay an entry fee.)
3) Sell textbooks, or ANY kind of book online and use bookscouter.com to "scout" for companies that are willing to buy your books. (This has actually MADE me some money.)
4) Sell your old dvds online. (Just go to Google and in the search engine type in "sell dvds online," there will be several companies willing to buy your old dvds.)
5) Sell unwanted manga books online and advertise them *everywhere* - take pictures of them and post them up on Flickr, Myspace, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
6) Draw some comic strips through Illustrator/Flash and post them up on Youtube - make sure to "monetize" your Youtube account to gain money off of it
7) Make vlogs, product reviews, and tons of artwork on Youtube and monetize it
8) Write and create my own book through sites like CreateSpace, Lulu, Amazon Kindle, Booksie, WriterCafe, etc.
9) Create t-shirt designs and sell them on sites like Spreadshirt, CafePress, Zazzle, Threadless, etc.
10) Do a TON of advertising on your products and cater to websites with POTENTIAL customers who might actually like the product
11) Have no regrets doing it, show ZERO signs of fear, and more importantly be knowledgable that you're going to receive harassments, hate mail, terminated accounts, and that you're plans are NEVER going to work out firsthand. It takes one mistake after another and practice to improve on something better. 

And sorry if that was long  ! I guess I'll stop here for now, until your next reply LOL!

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HonestArtii In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-27 02:12:35 +0000 UTC]

Not long at all..but helpfully plenty.

I've heard of some of the sites you've mentioned, like Spreadshirt, but only recently, and didn't know what it was; though I had an idea, until you mentioned it.

I'll deffenetly consider investigating these things though, and again, am greatly appreciative of your suggestions.

I recently read a NewsDay article about two sites that want to help those that promote other sites and things, sort of like facebook ads and likes, called BonzoMe, and &Bubblews.

The article said, these site creaters see the ads of facebook as a billion dollar industry that is taking advantage of people rather than helping them as much as they could, but in a nicer way.

I agree a bit, as many people make vids about things, and see it all as a unifying advancement in socializing, and what not.

It's very little, like a cent per view or like, but once you start getting a chain reaction those cents add up. 

By the way, didn't I say once I'm trying to read more and make more art.....your just helping  with your "walls of words" .

 

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SunnyDeyz In reply to HonestArtii [2014-08-27 15:15:13 +0000 UTC]

Huh... well that's interesting. I never heard about that - the whole 'site promotional' thing. Maybe I'll check that out. Wonder if it might be a good business venture... hm.

I have in the past tried the Stock Market. I've put hundreds of dollars into it, but I've lost a lot. My account is still sitting there, and you reminded me to check just now. It seems that three new good stocks that I've invested in have earned me about $180. Though I've lost a lot by selling a lot of money-draining stocks. So far, the Facebook stock has generated me $136. It's the biggest money-generator out of all the ones I've bought. That's pretty good, considering the fact that I've paid $80-something to purchase 10 shares only. Imagine if I would've bought a hundred. Shit, I would've been more well-off that way! And the fact that Facebook is starting to become a more company promotional/advertisement site, I'd expect it's worth to grow. I'm glad my brother got me into getting that one.

And yes, very true. Youtube videos do in fact generate people money - that is, unless they "monetize" their accounts. This is one reason why I'm doing those giveaway vids, apart from clearing out my room *ahem*. And you're the only person I've confided this to honestly. So far, it's been about... a month(?) since I've uploaded my first giveaway, though I've only generated $1.50 from the 11 videos I have up. It goes to show that I might have to do a better job at making them  .

And honestly, sometimes I feel like constantly responding to all these people annoys them lol. It makes me wonder if they only respond because they don't want to be rude and almost take it like it's a responsibility or liability or whatnot. I don't want people to feel that way. I mean personally, I don't have a problem talking with people. But I feel like if they do, then they shouldn't be afraid to say something about it. Like you know, "Sorry I don't have the time to talk," or "I'm pretty busy" or anything. You either get those really rude people or overly nice people  . 

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HonestArtii In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-29 04:31:07 +0000 UTC]

No, I don't think people would respond feeling obligated, but potatoes.

I've never tried the stock market, nor do I even know how, any tips that you could pass on that wouldn't get you in jail...

Just thought about that incident Martha Stuert got into, but didn't read into nor do I understand.

If someone has a good "tip" or piece of advice, why can't one act on it?

Anyhow, I havn't monotized on youtube just yet, but am planning on it.  I just want to make sure I have a little bit of a momentum leeway, before I start.

This way I can make consistent post.

I actually just started a BonzoMe page, so to say, and am trending oddly, but it is late, and a fairly new site.

I havn't made anything from my stuff yet, but have from a vid I saw.

I hope all is well at work.

Anyway I can see some stuff from your other page?

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SunnyDeyz In reply to HonestArtii [2014-08-31 02:38:29 +0000 UTC]

SORRY for the late reply! I've been extremely busy this entire week it's horrible. Apparently two of our best workers quit on us because our early-morning employee's son (believe it or not) is involved in a murder case. I just... couldn't believe it. He apparently got into a fistfight with his roommate and... dismembered him and stuffed him in a garbage bag. When I found out that it was our best worker's son, I mean my jaws just dropped LOL. Anyhow, oddly enough, the man he killed is a frequent customer at my store. So... awkward. 

As for the stock market, it's not hard to open up a stock trading account. But one thing you will have to do is a TON of research. The first priority would be to find the best stock broker that suits you. I chose ScottTrade since I can purchase stocks at a good amount ($7) and I believe it you only need to deposit $500 into your account to open it up. If you choose to try out stock marketing, you'll have to know that it's a huge risk and accept that you'll have a 100% loss. I've lost tons of money, believe me. If you buy stocks, make sure to invest in companies that you KNOW are rising and continue to rise. I've currently purchased stocks from Facebook, Disney, and Coca-cola and those have been my successes. FAILED ones I've bought include ADT (security company) and Sirius (radio station).

Yeah I never really read into Martha Stewart's case. I think I skimmed through it once though, out of curiosity. It was a long time ago. I believe she stole a bunch of money from her company without telling anybody about it and that's what got her into jail. But then again, how can you make a lot of money without scheming? That is honestly, the SIMPLEST way to making money, without getting caught of course. 

Nice to see that you're also into the whole Youtube partnership, brethren! So what kind of videos do you make, if you don't mind me asking?

And huh, never heard of Bonzo Me before. I checked out that site and it sounds like a pretty easy way to make money. But something seems off. Why would they just give you money out of the blue for doing all those easy tasks they tell you to? Maybe they generate money off the videos they expect you to watch?

And yeah, work's pretty hellsome. I hate it there.

And you want to see stuff from my stock market page? Well that's a bit um... private lol. Sorry dude!

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SunnyDeyz In reply to HonestArtii [2014-08-27 01:17:55 +0000 UTC]

Oh crap. I just realized until you replied to my first post that my "continued post" wasn't sent to you, but to ME. CRAP. I'll resend that part again to you, and in the meantime, I'm going to respond to the post that you just sent me. (Sorry about that!) Be prepared to read a LOT lol!

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HonestArtii In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-27 02:14:26 +0000 UTC]

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SunnyDeyz In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-26 12:22:59 +0000 UTC]

And wow. I really need to cut short on some of my writing. When I write, I go on for miles on end and never stop. So if this is intimidating Artii, just... let me know. I remember doing the same once to this girl and she said something about the 'wall of text [I write] makes her feel intimidated." It's best if people point out my wrongs. And I know it's usually done for the sake of helping me out so I don't do the same thing to others that get annoyed by it. 

But yeah, I was at one point in my life where I was hit with depression. I skipped school for an entire month and countless days to go to the library. Books seemed to soothe me out. At that point, I had no school and didn't have to work. But money was always something on my mind. So I'd go online and try to find numerous ways on how to make money. I'm not sure if my advice will actually help you, but these are some ways I've -attempted- at making money:

1) Join any Deviantart contest that has *prize money* as the reward
2) Join any art contest in general through Google Search (I don't bother with the ones that make me pay an entry fee.)
3) Sell textbooks, or ANY kind of book online and use bookscouter.com to "scout" for companies that are willing to buy your books. (This has actually MADE me some money.)
4) Sell your old dvds online. (Just go to Google and in the search engine type in "sell dvds online," there will be several companies willing to buy your old dvds.)
5) Sell unwanted manga books online and advertise them *everywhere* - take pictures of them and post them up on Flickr, Myspace, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
6) Draw some comic strips through Illustrator/Flash and post them up on Youtube - make sure to "monetize" your Youtube account to gain money off of it
7) Make vlogs, product reviews, and tons of artwork on Youtube and monetize it
8) Write and create my own book through sites like CreateSpace, Lulu, Amazon Kindle, Booksie, WriterCafe, etc.
9) Create t-shirt designs and sell them on sites like Spreadshirt, CafePress, Zazzle, Threadless, etc.
10) Do a TON of advertising on your products and cater to websites with POTENTIAL customers who might actually like the product
11) Have no regrets doing it, show ZERO signs of fear, and more importantly be knowledgable that you're going to receive harassments, hate mail, terminated accounts, and that you're plans are NEVER going to work out firsthand. It takes one mistake after another and practice to improve on something better. 

And sorry if that was long  ! I guess I'll stop here for now, until your next reply LOL!

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HonestArtii In reply to SunnyDeyz [2014-08-22 22:30:50 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks.

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HonestArtii In reply to Jade-Pandora [2014-07-21 21:02:39 +0000 UTC]

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Jade-Pandora In reply to Jade-Pandora [2014-07-21 09:14:30 +0000 UTC]

I'm trying to catch up on a lot of messages, so I'm back to thank you for also faving "Naked in the Cafeteria".

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HonestArtii In reply to Mifferson [2014-07-18 19:42:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you kindly. 

It's a bit Alice in Wonderland like, like the painting of the white roses.

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Mifferson In reply to HonestArtii [2014-07-18 20:23:01 +0000 UTC]

Cool! It looks really nice.

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HonestArtii In reply to Mifferson [2014-07-18 20:24:16 +0000 UTC]

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Mifferson In reply to HonestArtii [2014-07-18 20:25:29 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!

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HonestArtii In reply to Mifferson [2014-07-02 09:00:28 +0000 UTC]

 Can't believe I won.... Would you be able to do a deer-like dragon?

If not I had some other things in mind so just let me know.

Thank you, very much so.

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Mifferson In reply to HonestArtii [2014-07-02 16:42:41 +0000 UTC]

You should reread this : fav.me/d7ouwyt

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Mifferson In reply to HonestArtii [2014-07-02 16:11:21 +0000 UTC]

Sure! I'm moving right now though, so it will have to wait until I get all my art stuff unpacked. Is there a certain type of deer or colors you want?

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