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Amanda Martin  

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  • Fantasy Artist
  • Female/United States
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  • Deviant since Jul 27, 2007, 1:27 PM
  • Subscribed until Jun 16, 2008, 1:52 PM
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A Disturbing Trend...

Journal Entry: Fri Apr 25, 2008, 10:39 AM
  • Mood: Rant
  • Listening to: My mind reeling
  • Reading: everyones messages
  • Watching: Traditional arts being pushed aside
  • Playing: with my ideas
  • Drinking: Coffee
I want to inform all my watchers, that :iconcozmicdreamer: and :icondreamingtreestables: are both my accounts. This way none of you have to worry about a "Pirate" posting stuff of mine! ^^;

I did this because I am now a player in :iconmoonfeather: Horse Art RPG. :painter: I have always been a Equine Artist since I can remember...Just ask my real life sister :iconmoonlightfairy27: She can attest to that :blushes: Some of you never knew this because when I came here, on dA, it was mainly my Dragon Art I showcased. (simply because that was what I was focusing on at the moment) I go through periods of of different inspirations from time, to time. :)

So...I guess this is just a "heads up" for all my dA friends and watchers. For those dragon lovers out there...don't fret...I will still do my Dragon sculpts, pyrography, and the like. I just want to revisit, and expand my skills. ;)

:new: I have another Shop! I will sell my ACEO Cards there! You all must check it out! :excited: :star: [link] :star:

I will also post a collage of what I will offer! Pleeeeeeeese buy!!!!!! I have PayPal! :please:

:star: :star: :star: THIS IS MY SLIDE SHOW :star: :star: :star:




I do also have an ETSY account, so visit my shop! [link]
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I currently only have :star: 21 items up right now, but as I go...there will be more posts.
I will take art trades if I think it is worth-while. Note me if you are interested.
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My hand-crafted resin eyes are coming out better and better. I ordered some additional molding putty so I can make better molds in larger quantities. I have decided to sell my resin eyes only on my own website!

ACEO cards...I'm liking it. I am considering doing more with them. :plotting:
  • Commissions

  • There will be rules here too, but I have to decide again what I would want to list as possibilities. Pretty much if the price is right, I will most likely give it a go. :D
  • To Do List

  • For whoever is curious . . .
    :bulletpurple: Some Betta-fish Art in Prismacolors
    :bulletpurple: "Eggletts" Concept Sculpts:star:Will be starting...
    :bulletpurple: "Hatchings" Concept Sculpts
    :bulletpurple: "Fyreflys" Concept Sculpts
    :bulletpurple: I have ideas for character sheets and have already posted one for starters.
    :bulletpurple: Oh, yes...I cannot forget planning for my "Baby Spring Dragon" Sculpt:star: I must get her started as well! Before the season passes me by!

    I also will get back around to more Wood-Burnings too,...eventually! :D

Contests and Competitions

I am currently participating in :iconaryenne: lyric piece!
:new: I am also participating in :iconjennyleigh: Dream Unicorn Coloring Contest of line Art, as well as Her Lanya Line Art! :painter: These should be both fun and Challenging! :lol: Finally, I am going to participate in :iconunique-equines: new mascot contest. That should be fun! :D


:iconburningplz::iconburningplz::iconburningplz:Today, I found myself discovering a heartbreaking trend.:iconburningplz::iconburningplz::iconburningplz:

I was viewing all my dev watches, and saw some lovely traditional works. What it made me feel was sad, and upset. Why? Because the artist that has created it, thought it was of poor quality, and wanted to place it in scraps, simply because it had been done with Acrylics and a Pallette knife!

I have been seeing cases just like this all around Deviant Art! Why is this that a whole lot more of us are under the impression that if it isn't Digitally immaculate that is isn't worth anything?!

There are so many Digital Arts here on dA, that we traditional artists are beginning to think that "actual brush strokes, and pencil marks" are looking more, and more remedial, and that is so far from the actual truth!:iconboomboomplz: :steaming:

We are still practicing sadly, a dying Classical Art-form, and we must keep struggling to remain amongst the quagmire, and evermore crowded Digital Generation of "ART" :iconexclamationplz:

We simply cannot lose sight of our creative origins paling in comparison to these computer generated imageries. Our style of art is invaluable, as they come from our hearts, souls, and "HANDS!"

Now, I am NOT asking for any sort of Boycott of Digital, I just feel that the traditional arts are being overlooked and yes,...even looked down upon as "less skilled", and even considered "lower quality." :iconsadplz:

That is simply not true!

I have even caught myself feeling like I am obligated to make Digital Arts instead of my Traditional Artwork! :iconrunsiesplz: Now that has disturbed me!:noes:

I had to air this concern as it is really beginning to get to me. I hope I haven't offended anyone, but I had to say my piece! :iconbotherplz:




Sherece, You are missed very much.
Other Stuff You Should Know

I have become a member of the Awesome dA group :iconprismacolorists:! This is so cool! You can see my drawings posted there. :painter:Here are some more clubs I have joined: :iconaceo-addict: :iconunique-equines: and :iconpyrographers:

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  • If you need to tell me something
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    Also, the more thoughtful comment you leave me, the more thoughtful reply you get from me. And while I appreciate each and every fave, I try to answer most, but sometimes I get swamped with tons, and cannot answer all of them. If you fav more than one Arts by me in a day, I will thank you for all of them in one reply. Hope that's okay!

  • You like to chat? Sorry . . .
    I rarely chat. I have little enough time to keep up with what I have. If there is something important we need to discuss, you will probably have to note me, or e-mail me.


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    Devious Information

    • Current Age: 33
    • Current Residence: Massachusetts
    • deviantWEAR sizing preference: The bigger, the better!
    • Interests: Dragons, Equines, and Fantasy Art, Poetry, Erotica
    • Favourite movie: The Neverending Story, Labrynth, Narnia
    • Favourite band or musician: Tori Amos
    • Favourite genre of music: I'm a Rocker Chick, But I like just about everything except Polka, Rap, and Deep Country
    • Favourite artist: hmmm...too many; Nene Thomas, Brian Froud, Amy Brown, The Great Masters, etc.
    • Favourite poet or writer: Anne Rice
    • Favourite photographer: My best friend
    • Favourite style or digital art: Fantasy, Realism, Animal, Landscapes...
    • Operating System: PC
    • MP3 player of choice: Creative Zen 30 gig
    • Wallpaper of choice: always changing
    • Personal Quote: Look to the sky...For my head is in the clouds.
    • Tools of the Trade: My creativity, Hands, woodburner, etc.

    Devious Comments

    ~Dragonrose36:iconDragonrose36: 1 day 35 minutes ago
    Thank you for the watch and all the :+fav:s.

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    "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." ~ Mohandas Gandhi
    ~Reinelle:iconReinelle: 1 day 23 hours ago
    Thanks so much for the :+devwatch:!
    I was wondering why i didn't get any updates from you,then i noticed that u weren't in my watch list,how stupid of me :D
    *foowahu:iconfoowahu: 4 days 2 hours ago
    thanks for the fav on "Fluff as fast as the wind" :)
    *ElwynEllessar:iconElwynEllessar: May 4, 2008, 6:44:48 PM
    Thanks Amanda, for the :+fav: ! :D

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    *handyrand:iconhandyrand: Apr 30, 2008, 5:21:27 PM
    :handshake:

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    why do it, if it isn't fun?
    *CozmicDreamer:iconCozmicDreamer: Apr 30, 2008, 10:06:47 AM
    :thanks:

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    Look to the Sky...For my Head is in the Clouds.
    *handyrand:iconhandyrand: Apr 28, 2008, 9:46:02 PM
    Thanks so much for faving
    Fish Rider!
    Take care

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    why do it, if it isn't fun?
    *CozmicDreamer:iconCozmicDreamer: Apr 28, 2008, 8:09:08 AM
    It is always a pleasure for me!

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    :star:View My Slide Show!:star: :gallery:
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    Look to the Sky...For my Head is in the Clouds.
    *CozmicDreamer:iconCozmicDreamer: Apr 28, 2008, 8:08:42 AM
    :hug: Thank you so much! :blushes:

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    Look to the Sky...For my Head is in the Clouds.
    *CozmicDreamer:iconCozmicDreamer: Apr 28, 2008, 8:08:13 AM
    It was my pleasure!

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    Look to the Sky...For my Head is in the Clouds.
    ~movinkindaslow:iconmovinkindaslow: Apr 28, 2008, 6:43:59 AM Mood: Joy
    Thanks much for the FAV..:D..really appreciated !!!
    *moodymand:iconmoodymand: Apr 25, 2008, 7:41:00 AM
    Your dragon sculpts are amazing!! :faint:

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    ~ artwork *moodymand // *moodycam photography ~
    =goldenSalamander:icongoldenSalamander: Apr 24, 2008, 7:06:06 AM
    :wave: thanks for the fave on California Dreaming :)

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    Create today........
    Sandi
    *KatieandGG:iconKatieandGG: Apr 23, 2008, 8:41:58 AM
    thats alright dude ^W^ <3

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    A metaphysical being of eternity and ever
    Hiding truth of his gore with a pleasant smile and a flutter of wings
    Should you feel graced and be there forever?

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    Give Love
    *CozmicDreamer:iconCozmicDreamer: Apr 22, 2008, 7:51:41 PM
    Sure! No problem! :D

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    :star:View My Slide Show!:star: :gallery:
    [link]

    Look to the Sky...For my Head is in the Clouds.
    *CozmicDreamer:iconCozmicDreamer: Apr 22, 2008, 7:50:46 PM
    No worries!

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    :star:View My Slide Show!:star: :gallery:
    [link]

    Look to the Sky...For my Head is in the Clouds.
    *CozmicDreamer:iconCozmicDreamer: Apr 22, 2008, 7:50:17 PM
    I am so happy you like them!

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    :star:View My Slide Show!:star: :gallery:
    [link]

    Look to the Sky...For my Head is in the Clouds.
    *CozmicDreamer:iconCozmicDreamer: Apr 22, 2008, 7:49:45 PM
    My pleasure!

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    Visit my Stable! :icondreamingtreestables:

    :star:View My Slide Show!:star: :gallery:
    [link]

    Look to the Sky...For my Head is in the Clouds.
    *CozmicDreamer:iconCozmicDreamer: Apr 22, 2008, 7:49:32 PM
    you are welcome!

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    Visit my Stable! :icondreamingtreestables:

    :star:View My Slide Show!:star: :gallery:
    [link]

    Look to the Sky...For my Head is in the Clouds.
    *CozmicDreamer:iconCozmicDreamer: Apr 22, 2008, 7:48:57 PM
    :hugs:

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    Visit my Stable! :icondreamingtreestables:

    :star:View My Slide Show!:star: :gallery:
    [link]

    Look to the Sky...For my Head is in the Clouds.
    *CozmicDreamer:iconCozmicDreamer: Apr 22, 2008, 7:47:10 PM
    Of course! You are welcome.

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    Visit my Stable! :icondreamingtreestables:

    :star:View My Slide Show!:star: :gallery:
    [link]

    Look to the Sky...For my Head is in the Clouds.
    ~Leahriel:iconLeahriel: Apr 21, 2008, 12:41:39 AM
    Thanks for fave on [link] :D

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    "Whats a miracle, if life itself is not?" - Kamelot - Anthem
    =journytorevenge:iconjournytorevenge: Apr 17, 2008, 6:56:55 PM
    Thank you so much for all the fav! :heart:

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    Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising everytime we fall
    ~ Confucius
    ~starbright2040:iconstarbright2040: Apr 17, 2008, 6:25:32 AM
    Hi! I know it's long overdue, but thank you for the watch! :)

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    Smile! It could be a hell of a lot worse!
    You can buy my wearable art!!!!
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    *KatieandGG:iconKatieandGG: Apr 15, 2008, 9:19:45 AM
    your art is amazing! <3 so vibrant and alive OwO

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    A metaphysical being of eternity and ever
    Hiding truth of his gore with a pleasant smile and a flutter of wings
    Should you feel graced and be there forever?

    --
    Give Love