Yesterday, I was very generous to myself and bought a new camera. It's nothing special, just a little Nikon point-and-click. Still, it's pretty cool. I've never had a camera before, outside of those disposable, one time use only jobs.

I can't figure out half the shit on this little thing. Instruction booklet is something like 140 pages. Do they really think I'm going to actually read that. Anyway, once I figure it out, I'll probably be posting some pics. Hopefully they won't completely suck.


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I’ve been on DeviantArt for roughly six months (well, more like seven, but the first few weeks were pretty uneventful) now and have had a great time in this little (well, maybe not quite so little) community of ours. I’ve met a lot of fantastic artists, artisans, photographers, and writers on here. Some of these wonderfully creative people have been generous and have chosen to watch me.

I would like to thank these people at this time by featuring their work. I’ve chosen a few pieces from each of their galleries as a small sample, a dim sum platter of creativity if you will. I encourage anyone who happens upon this journal entry to take some time and check out the awesome work of the people below. This is only a mere sample, so be sure to visit their galleries, and don’t forget to comment, fave, and watch these great artists.


Note: it took some time to compile this journal. I think I’ve included everyone but if you’re one of my watchers and you don’t see your work here, let me know and I will correct ASAP. Also let me know if you see any mistakes. Thanks.



1. is a cartoonist and new to DeviantArt. Let’s all welcome him here.




2. is a writer of poems, prose, and haiku. The world needs more haiku!




3. an artist whose skills just keep getting better and better.




4. this man turns out some simply amazing, highly detailed work, with nothing more than just a pencil.




5. a dark artist from the UK, his work evokes a lot of power through the use of black and white contrast.




6. a varied artist from Austria with a soft spot for animals.




7. exquisite artisan and a fountain of knowledge for all things steampunk.




8. a young nature photographer with waaaay too many cats. Haha, just kidding!




9. deviant with a love of the natural world. Her father is an artist and an incredibly good one at that.




10. artist, mad scientist, ninja. The man does it all.




11. a digital photographer from Mexico. I especially like his work neon lights and shapes.




12. a young deviant from down under with a fondness for Final Fantasy.




13. a writer who will one day unravel the mysteries of the world.




14. I wonder if she is actually green? No matter, just check her page.




15. cartoonist from the the great white north. Definitely check out his strips Mataber and Late Policy.




16. a wise ass with a huge gallery. Currently working on a major project, so stay tuned.




17. Queen of the Turnips. May have an un healthy obsession with sugar.




18. photographer and cupcake enthusiast. Mmmm….cuuupcaaakes!




19. do me a favor and stay away from tall men dressed in black carrying ridiculously long swords okay?




20. an experimental photographer who produces good work on either side of the camera.




21. photographer and self proclaimed brown noser. Hope you’re still feeling better.




22. bona fide Trekkie (or should I say Trekker?) and bitmap artist of many talents. David, take all the time you need buddy.




23. artist/ cosplayer/fashion designer/Zelda fanatic/hot babe. If you see her at a con, say hello. And do not yank her hair!




24. lovely photographer and photo manipulator from the equally lovely France.




25. Sonic enthusiast with the heart of a romantic. How is that crush going?




26. artist and photographer from Germany who loves her boyfriend Richy!




27. writer and artist with a passion for other cultures, particularly Japanese.




28. anyone into SDL, I highly recommend stopping by this samurai’s page. And if you don’t know what SDL is, again, stop by his page.




29. an illustrator from Moldova. I now know where Moldova is!




30. a web developer with some very funny stuff in his gallery.




31. if you enjoy the abstract, you need look no further.




32. get ready to read this soon-to-be novelist.




33. illustrator and portrait artist. His gallery may be small but it has some good stuff.




34. master of the stuffed crotch, his work is definitely different.




35. a wise ass and probably somebody you wouldn’t want to fuck with!




36. a poet with an immense gallery. Go make a cup of coffee, make yourself comfortable, and peruse her fine gallery.




37. a painter/photographer with a love of vibrant color.




38. a nature photographer from France. Love those pics of Chipie!




39. a digital photographer who seems interested in schooling her young brother in the ways of the vampire.




40. an artist whose use of pastels I really enjoy.




41. experimental photographer from Argentina. Love his b&w photos.




42. a photomanipulator whose gallery is small now but is sure to grow.




43. fantasy writer, currently working on the multi-part, multiple plot twist Chimerical Machination(s).





44. young anime artist looking for a few good Wii friends.




45. surreal artist and music lover (well, except for rap and country & western, but that's just good sense). Hope that MRSA never comes back.




46. experimental photographer with a wide array of subjects. Check out his latest series Cassandra.




47. landscape photographer from big sky country. Her photos really capture the nature beauty of our world.