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daPatches [296374] [2002-10-20 00:51:55 +0000 UTC] (United States)

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Favourites: 3287; Deviations: 15; Watchers: 1168

Watching: 296; Pageviews: 114451; Comments Made: 3206; Friends: 296

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# Comments

Comments: 909

StarMasayume [2017-02-08 17:22:43 +0000 UTC]

I was admiring your art and stumbled into your tumblr. I really enjoyed all of your studies and processes! Then I saw your comment response to someone else:

"No no no no no! Don’t say that!  I too thought “omg I could never do that” and all my backgrounds really sucked so I stopped trying (when I did do them, it was half-assed because I thought I couldn’t do it anyway) and that was the worst thing I could have done! This past year I decided that I’ll force myself to do it. That there is nothing essentially different about artists who I put up on a pedestal and myself except that I just haven’t gotten where they are yet.  I’m still trying and learning and struggling. There’s sooo many things that make me feel like I can’t draw. UUUGGGH T-T I just gotta tackle them one by one.

Go draw!  I know you can do it!"

And all I can say is thank you! I needed to read that. It's so hard facing insecurities as an artist and this was a good reminder. 

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daPatches In reply to StarMasayume [2017-02-15 01:02:33 +0000 UTC]

Hello! I'm sorry I just saw your comment, I don't check DA super often anymore. ^-^;;;;;

Aww, I don't know what to say! I think it's important for artists to remind each other, and viewers, that this isn't magic we do. It's very difficult and we ALL struggle with building our technical skills and creativity. This struggle is a life-long process! The artists we look up to have artists they look up to and so forth. All artists see flaws in their work. You just gotta try really hard (and it's sooo hard!) not to tear yourself down and instead give yourself constructive criticism and keep it in mind for your next piece. ^_^

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NukaPooka [2017-01-04 09:55:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the Fav of my Brush set, Hope it works well for you

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KaterinaJade [2016-12-02 07:24:45 +0000 UTC]

Hullo. I've poked around a bit but I haven't been able to find whether or not you do commissions? If you're no longer active here, don't mind me...

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daPatches In reply to KaterinaJade [2016-12-04 19:00:26 +0000 UTC]

Hello! I'm currently not taking any commission work but if I do anytime soon, I can drop you a line to let you know the info. Thanks!  

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WanderingSketchPad [2016-11-23 05:48:47 +0000 UTC]

Your works are absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for sharing them on da. I hope you get a lot more exposure since you deserve it. I can see a lot of expression and love put into your pieces making each one a joy to look at ^.^

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daPatches In reply to WanderingSketchPad [2016-12-04 18:56:35 +0000 UTC]

Oh my, thank you!   

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WanderingSketchPad In reply to daPatches [2016-12-04 23:35:28 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome. And thank YOU for sharing your works. I really appreciate it <3

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mrokat [2016-01-27 11:49:29 +0000 UTC]

Hello! Passing by, I wanted to wish you a good day/evening

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daPatches In reply to mrokat [2016-01-28 01:53:02 +0000 UTC]

Hi! Good evening to you too! 

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gravity-zero [2015-12-09 20:33:10 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the watch!

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dj-neko [2015-10-11 19:26:29 +0000 UTC]

Found you on AANI, LOVE YOUR WORK!!

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Crystalbunny05 [2015-10-08 01:01:35 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the fav! >u<

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RubyCast [2015-10-07 18:41:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav!

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Patchheart [2015-09-06 23:53:32 +0000 UTC]

Would you be interested in my harry potter rpg? We're trying to make it active, and it's very new. Sorry for bothering you.

www.sutemeny.proboards.com

SO sorry if this is a double message!

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daPatches In reply to Patchheart [2015-09-07 03:05:45 +0000 UTC]

Sorry, I don't do RPs

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StyxTwig [2015-08-10 17:20:42 +0000 UTC]

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TakuSalvemini [2015-05-06 15:30:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav!  

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Labeculas-Dollhouse [2015-03-10 14:01:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for the !

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VicDaher [2015-03-03 23:12:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave (:
And your work is amazing!

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kitkatnis [2015-01-23 22:53:27 +0000 UTC]

you're amazing

what would I have to do to get you to draw this creature in any way you like?
It Lingers  

I just think it fits the type of stuff you draw... I just thought I'd ask. wasn't sure if you did commissions

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daPatches In reply to kitkatnis [2015-02-03 17:02:49 +0000 UTC]

Oh hey! That's a really cool looking creature! I'm not really taking commission work at this exact moment (busy with stuff and don't have prices and samples worked out), but I'd be more than happy to let you know if/when I do!

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kitkatnis In reply to daPatches [2015-02-03 20:51:42 +0000 UTC]

haha okay thanks

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daPatches In reply to kitkatnis [2015-02-04 14:59:38 +0000 UTC]

 

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memod [2015-01-05 19:28:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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grumbles87 [2014-12-31 13:49:20 +0000 UTC]

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pablapicassa [2014-12-28 04:26:37 +0000 UTC]

MERCI ^-^

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GaryDu [2014-12-17 08:39:45 +0000 UTC]

so beautiful

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daPatches In reply to GaryDu [2014-12-17 14:34:21 +0000 UTC]

 

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AyuAna [2014-12-17 07:27:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank You for the watch, we are appreciated You like our works! <3

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daPatches In reply to AyuAna [2014-12-17 14:33:40 +0000 UTC]

Aw thanks! I love your dolly photos!

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fictograph [2014-12-13 19:47:01 +0000 UTC]

Man, I look back and your art's gotten crazy amazing. Loving your colors.  Thanks so much for pimping my KS on your Tumblr, too!

And also thank you for favoriting a piece from my Kickstarter!  kck.st/1sLzDZm

It’s an 300+ page art book about a shapeshifter convict and a bankrupt princess unraveling the link between magic and science. I’ve been working on it for five years and now the project is ending in a few days!  I’m really grateful for everyone’s contributions and support like your faves (especially people who've been following since the start of the project!)! So thank you! 

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daPatches In reply to fictograph [2014-12-15 15:05:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! <3 Yeah your book looks really cool and gorgeous so I signal boosted when it came across my dash since I couldn't throw money at it. Congrats on a successful Kickstarter!

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fictograph In reply to daPatches [2014-12-16 18:30:39 +0000 UTC]

Ah! Thank you so much! DD I appreciate the signal boost as much as actually pledges, you know! <3 <3 <3 If you wanted to pick up a digital copy, though, the Paypal shop's staying open until 1/5.

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SilviaVanni [2014-12-12 20:59:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the ^__^

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Vexod14 [2014-12-10 23:06:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the fave

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RankaStevic [2014-12-08 20:23:14 +0000 UTC]

Welcome to WhisperMeWish We are happy to have you in our group, and looking forward to see more of your beautiful art.

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anskamous [2014-12-06 22:21:27 +0000 UTC]

amazing gallery

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daPatches In reply to anskamous [2014-12-07 02:34:45 +0000 UTC]

 
Awww thanks! 

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Kyoko-Summer [2014-11-29 19:55:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the fave!  

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daPatches In reply to Kyoko-Summer [2014-11-29 19:58:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for drawing! <3

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Kyoko-Summer In reply to daPatches [2014-11-29 20:30:07 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow! no one has said that to me never before *-* a big thank you for your nice words  

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ChalkTwins [2014-08-23 01:12:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the !

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3SticksIllustration [2014-08-15 20:57:48 +0000 UTC]

Hey, I got the "Color and Light" book from Gurney that you recommended in the forum. You weren't kidding when you said it explained it. I like how it is not a "how too" book but really goes to teach. Thanks!

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daPatches In reply to 3SticksIllustration [2014-08-18 02:26:31 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! And yeah, he really makes you *think* about stuff rather than just showing you tricks and techniques. Hope it helps! I know it helped me ALOT.

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3SticksIllustration In reply to daPatches [2014-08-18 14:59:21 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, trick and technique are great but without an understanding it will only go so far.

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Dark-Kadabra [2014-07-15 19:44:35 +0000 UTC]

nice art! those mountains are great

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Toteka [2014-07-08 22:19:08 +0000 UTC]

Holy moly, thank you so much for adding my work to your Favourites! Your art is so gorgeous; I feel like I'm not worthy ;-;

I hope you have a great day~

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daPatches In reply to Toteka [2014-07-09 00:24:54 +0000 UTC]

Nawww your stuff's great! PLUS hot elf people are the best subject in the history of forever. :3

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Toteka In reply to daPatches [2014-07-09 00:33:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank so much!
And this is very true. No arguments here xD

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