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Description Hello!! I am alive! Here is a face dump to prove it! The character faces at the top were done shortly before I left on vacation.... some of the ones towards the bottom were done last year. And if you look in the bottom left hand corner you will find the first picture I ever drew of Emrah. Hehe! Poor Emrah! Lol! Done at the very beginning of 2011. Thought I would scrape a few of my doodles together for you!

Ronin's look still escapes my abilities.... though I have a redraw started. His face is too... narrow (in the jaw)? It isn't as manly as I would like! Lol!

The creature thing towards the bottom right... I have no idea where he came from! Haha! I must have been having a bad day! Lol! XD

Hugs to everyone!! I miss you! It has been so busy here! I hope things settle down and I can become more active!



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j-lee-an [2015-01-09 17:09:24 +0000 UTC]

They are all so lovely!! Gareth is so cute!!!!
What was your inspiration from 2011 to now?
Im so curious!! What inspired you to become so amazing!!
I just feel like im speechless...Your just too good!!

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Gnewi In reply to j-lee-an [2015-01-13 11:37:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

Well, I still have A LOT to learn. But, lets see... things that have helped or inspired me along the way. Most of my inspiration came from DA, I guess. There are a lot of amazing artists on here. Unfortunately, a lot of people let that discourage them. For some reason it is easy to think of them as always being amazing. But, they all had to work to get there, you know? I am positive that every one of them at one point drew stick figures. Haha!

I think the key is to not get discouraged (which can be hard to avoid) and be persistent. Draw every day. And try to improve something with every picture you draw. And, also we must realize that, even still, we will grow at different rates. Some people have naturally better in-born fine motor skills, or hand-eye coordination. But, just because it doesn't come super natural, doesn't mean you can't learn or teach your body to develop these. Right?

I was told to study features and to not be afraid to use references. Great advice! I find myself, when talking to people, studying their features and how they change as they turn or talk. I try to look natural though, because if they knew they were a subject study they probably would quit talking to me. Haha!

For me, since I am mathematically minded, I had to break down proportions mathematically. So my faces are, for the most part, calculated? Haha!

Anyway, I have a folder in my favorites for tutorials and things. There are so many good helps here on DA! Honestly, I really don't think I would have kept up drawing if it wasn't for all the help I found on here. Other people have given me pointers here, too. All that has been so helpful!

Sorry! You probably weren't looking for a book-length answer! Haha!

Thank you so much for your comment! It means so much to me that you feel that way.

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j-lee-an In reply to Gnewi [2015-01-13 14:28:10 +0000 UTC]

I also agree with you, the amazing artists had to start from somewhere..
and to be honest, the old work they did in the beginning..
is what really inspires me to watch them! The work they do now
is a great inspiration, but the first step is always so important
to see!
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Your so right, some people can improve in 6 months..others take a year and a
few months....but after a while, the brain and hands catch up to each other.lol
LOL.. the reference thing killed me..haha...but watching people
in live perspective is actually a good thing.
Oh your a math person..lol I hate...or should I say DISLIKE math..lol
but I guess it works out becaus eI still like using it on
a daily basis~
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The DA people are really helpful, they can help you get things more together,
and also nahhh its okay, I LOVE reading long messages~
Communication is my strong point..lol its like an art to me!! C:
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Your welcome love, your amazing~ I can't wait to see more from you in the future!
You will be AMAZING-ER.. ( yes I did add that "er"..lol)

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Fifi-kun [2013-07-11 15:59:36 +0000 UTC]

I love how each character has their own facial expression which hints something about their personality. Absolutely stunning!

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Gnewi In reply to Fifi-kun [2014-01-02 00:24:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much!!

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Owlivia [2013-07-07 11:28:02 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! I love the creature!

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Gnewi In reply to Owlivia [2014-01-02 00:23:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!!

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mrinx [2013-06-27 15:51:26 +0000 UTC]

These are fantastic! I absolutely love the beastly creature with the horns and fangs! That's your cat people, right? Very very impressed! Now I want to draw some.... maybe I shall... >_>

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Gnewi In reply to mrinx [2013-07-04 14:48:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! Well, my creatures have changed from my original idea but I did draw this on a sketch page that I was doing to work on them. So it isn't my creature, but it was fun to do! XD And different for me! This is actually how my creatures look now... sleyf.deviantart.com/art/Trade... XD They are called Daemyn. There is a story to go with that name too. I really want to work up a sheet for them and all of my characters at some point! XD

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mrinx In reply to Gnewi [2013-07-17 01:44:47 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow. That's a big change... and they look really cool.

As for your other creature... you need to give it a name.... I may adopt him.

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VisAnastasis [2013-06-25 10:25:57 +0000 UTC]

Simple summing up=>

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Gnewi In reply to VisAnastasis [2013-07-04 14:48:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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MissZenGray [2013-06-17 04:14:43 +0000 UTC]

Great to see you are still doing wonderful work Don't worry too much on Ronin, his beard covers it

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Gnewi In reply to MissZenGray [2013-06-22 00:00:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
Yes! Thankfully he has a beard to cover that girly jaw of his!! XD Hehe!

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InkyRose [2013-06-14 11:44:00 +0000 UTC]

Ooo! These are great! Nice to meet some new OCs! Who are the ones in partial colour? Fanere looks a bit like Dany from Game of Thrones

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Gnewi In reply to InkyRose [2013-06-16 02:11:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
I had to look up Dany, and you are right! In this picture she does look a lot like her! XD Haha! The ones in partial color aren't anyone in particular. Just random doodles I did.

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Arlesienne [2013-06-13 14:25:22 +0000 UTC]

Aww, Merem and Jesi as charming as always .

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Gnewi In reply to Arlesienne [2013-06-16 02:09:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, dear!! I hope you have been well!

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VivaLaGorilla [2013-06-13 13:25:01 +0000 UTC]

These look amazing. Thank you so much for sharing them with us.

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Gnewi In reply to VivaLaGorilla [2013-06-16 02:08:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I am happy to share! So glad you like them!

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Velnna [2013-06-13 12:54:01 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful as always

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Gnewi In reply to Velnna [2013-06-16 02:07:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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Velnna In reply to Gnewi [2013-06-16 07:05:25 +0000 UTC]

Always welcome <3

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Endorell-Taelos [2013-06-12 23:54:51 +0000 UTC]

Ooooh Much love. SOme new faces!

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Gnewi In reply to Endorell-Taelos [2013-06-16 02:07:10 +0000 UTC]

Yes! XD A lot of the new faces were just doodles though. No one in particular.

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ThreshTheSky [2013-06-12 18:39:44 +0000 UTC]

The creature thing looks awesome! Would be cool to see him or other things like him done as a full fledged portrait.

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Gnewi In reply to ThreshTheSky [2013-06-16 02:05:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I should do a portrait like that sometime. It would definitely be different! XD

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nightshade-keyblade [2013-06-12 12:59:07 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha, face dump!

It looks good, though.

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Gnewi In reply to nightshade-keyblade [2013-06-16 02:00:45 +0000 UTC]

Hehe! I am soooo glad I wasn't the only one who thought that title funny! Haha!

Thank you!

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nightshade-keyblade In reply to Gnewi [2013-07-08 08:14:25 +0000 UTC]

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Felixuta [2013-06-12 12:10:23 +0000 UTC]

Is it just me or you're developing a NEW style ( the nose)?
Anyway looks really great

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Gnewi In reply to Felixuta [2013-06-16 01:59:37 +0000 UTC]

Yes! XD I have been trying to do my noses a little different! I am so glad you noticed! Thank you!! I am so glad you like it!

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Felixuta In reply to Gnewi [2013-06-17 11:50:59 +0000 UTC]

Hardly not to notice You are always welcome hun

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Gnewi In reply to Felixuta [2013-06-20 01:29:53 +0000 UTC]

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Felixuta In reply to Gnewi [2013-06-20 06:11:10 +0000 UTC]

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Sleyf [2013-06-12 12:09:34 +0000 UTC]

Oooh look at them all! I was going to ask you about the creature but you already mentioned it! I like jesidere lol she looks annoyed at being stuck on there with everyone! I also like the little colour splas piccies too.

Hmmm...I think Ronin's jaw is fine! The beard is quite manly...I haven't seen very many women with one of those XD

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Gnewi In reply to Sleyf [2013-06-16 01:58:50 +0000 UTC]

Hehe! Thank you! XD

Jesidere is definitely annoyed! It is quite normal for her. Lol! Honestly, there aren't many people she is well disposed to. Haha!

Hahahaha! True. It has been some time since I have seen a bearded woman. Lol!

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Sleyf In reply to Gnewi [2013-06-16 06:46:26 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

That's just the way her face is! I guess she's just very discerning of who she wastes her time on

Lol you mean you've actually seen one? There was this famous one in portsmouth where my sister went to uni...I never saw her though! Everyone kept going on about her and my sister even saw her, but I never got the privilege! I feel robbed!

Why do all our conversations revert to facial hair???

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Gnewi In reply to Sleyf [2013-06-17 01:35:56 +0000 UTC]

VERY discerning. Haha! She rarely wastes her time on anyone actually. She really is good underneath. You just have to get to know her. And of course, that will only happen if she, for some reason, allows it. Hahaha! XD

Weellll, it was actually a mustache but.... Yes. It wasn't someone at a show. When I was young (I dunno, 9-years-old-ish) an older lady came into the shoe department where we were shopping with my mom. She had a pink mustache. Yes. Pink. I have no idea what that was about. But my brother, sister and I all got the look of warning from my mom. You know, the one that basically says, "if you say anything right now, I'll kill you!" Hahaha! I can say from experience that pink facial hair is not real manly. Not real girly either... I don't know what it is! Haha!

Your sister is so lucky!! I have always wanted to see one! But none ever visit here! I can understand how you would feel robbed!

That is a very good question?!? Hahaha! A psychologist might know what this says about our psyche. Lol!

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Sleyf In reply to Gnewi [2013-06-17 06:33:40 +0000 UTC]

Well that only means she surrounds herself with people who are worthy of her, rather than throwing herself amongst idiots lol, I guess her own company is better than that!

Lol oh moustaches don't count lol, loads of women have them!
!!!! If that was my mum she'd be staring, she has this thing where sometimes if she sees something shocking or she can't believe she just keeps looking to make sure she saw it! Then she'd turn and probably nudge one of us repeatedly but "discretely" and the conversation later would be "Was I going crazy or did that woman have a pink moustache?"
Perhaps she was a man who turned into a woman...or perhaps she was just making the most of an unfortunate situation, all I can say is, she must have been really brave to go out like that

It must be some deep seated fascination! Who knows, and personally I don't think I'd like to know incase there is something wrong with me lol, I deny it!

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spadiekitchenqueen [2013-06-12 10:19:26 +0000 UTC]

Hi there!

(I actually love the jawline you did for Ronin)

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Gnewi In reply to spadiekitchenqueen [2013-06-12 10:26:49 +0000 UTC]

Hello, sweetie!!

Thank you!! I had wanted his jaw a little wider. But, every time I widened it it looked funny. Maybe it is the facial hair. Lol! I am not use to drawing it! Haha! XD I am so glad you think it looks good this way!

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spadiekitchenqueen In reply to Gnewi [2013-06-12 16:13:27 +0000 UTC]

Honestly teh liens as he is are great, manly withuout being too much. Have you tried to draw him first without his beard and see after how it does look?

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