Persona

[center] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"][b]Tales of the Night[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"][b] [/b][/color][/size][/font] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"]We venture through night[/color][/size][/font] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"] No rest, no sleep and[/color][/size][/font] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"] Through the sheets[/color][/size][/font] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"] Our lips will meet[/color][/size][/font] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"] We toss and turn until the break of day[/color][/size][/font] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"] Our adventure ends as the night will fade.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"] But at the likes of love all this will seem,[/color][/size][/font] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"] Our Tales Of Night[/color][/size][/font] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"] We compare to dreams[/color][/size][/font] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"] But because of love[/color][/size][/font] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"] I now wait for[/color][/size][/font] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"] The night to come together[/color][/size][/font] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"] Like my lips with yours.[/color][/size][/font] [b] [/b][left][b][font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#708090"]A simple poem I did a while back. [/color][/size][/font][/b] [/left][/center]

[font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#800080"]I do agree with you., about not everyone uses brushes and such. Not everyone is comfortable doing graphics or they simply like to do both. Great to know you'd participate! [/color][/size][/font]

[font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#800080"]Pretty sweet tutorial indeed. I like how it's easy to follow and the pictures help out a lot. I'll definitely try it out the next time I color in my work. Good job, can't wait to see more. [/color][/size][/font]

[font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#800080"]I'm glad you think so. I'd love to see how we can all connect our pieces to on another. Just hope to get more opinions about this idea and se where it can go from there.[/color][/size][/font]

[font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#800080"]We all know and love our famous Graphics worm. Gotta love the use of creativity and brushes (and so forth). I've actually wanted to do this a while back. Not sure if it was due to the fact..that we had one of these (What I'm about to talk of soon) before. Can't recall honestly. Thought it'd be nifty to have something along the lines of a graphics worm. But drawing wise. We have plenty of wonderful members who love to draw I'm sure. It'd be nice to have members with different styles come together and do a drawing project. [b] The idea is:[/b] To sign up if your interested to draw. Once a list has been created of the participants. The first person to go will be given a handicap (Since their first). Which is the ability to draw any theme they like. Once they draw it (Either colored or black/white), they submit it with the following. [b] Their work A theme for the next drawer.[/b] Hopefully it doesn't sound complicated. It can be just like that or a drawing worm. I think having the images flow together sounds cool in some way. But that's a second option. Also we can do something along the lins of this: I can give a list of themes and people can choose which they like to draw. Such as a theme of the seven sins. Bleh I'm blabbering. I have it in my head how I want it. I just suck at typing it down correctly -.-...ugh. I need sleep. What's your input upon this? Also any ideas of what else we can do drawing wise?I hope it doesn't sound foolish and whatnot. Simply something I wanted to do here.[/color][/size][/font]

[font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#800080"][quote name='Cat' date='04 June 2010 - 03:15 PM' timestamp='1275678925' post='694573'] I really like the last one the best. My least favorite is the first one. One of the problems I saw with the first one were the eyes. They just seems so off to me. I think if you rounded a little the eye winking it help. In the second one I love the hands. You did a great job on them especially with adding nails. I'm not to fond of the hair style. I covers up to much of the eyes. The third I really have on problems with. If I had to find something its the heart on her bra. It sticks out like its coming off instead of being smooth. The last one I think its the best. You seems to really have found your style with this one. I love the earrings and the eyes. The color choices are good too. The darker tones really make her eyes pop. [/quote] Ah yes. I do agree all the way about the eyes. I disliked how they came out on the first two. I knew they were misplaced/out of place. I'm still trying to find something that suits my style. I somehow enjoy drawing the nails on. Don't know why lol. But glad you liked that tidbit. I looked at the heart and it does seem that way. I haven't even noticed it myself. Good point out. I'm glad you really liked that last one. I really had fun drawing her for my bestie. Thank you overall hun. Haha. Now that's a bit humorous liking her clothing. Tsk tsk. Glad you liked it. =P Edit: Well here's another one. [img]http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo320/CreativeBeauty/Dps/musc.png[/img] [img]http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo320/CreativeBeauty/Dps/music23.png[/img] [/color][/size][/font]

[font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#800080"]Ha. It's been so long since I've last pick up my HB pencils and drawn. During the end of last month, I don't know what got into me...I just felt like drawing. So these are some of the pieces I've done. Ah, another thing is this is my first coloring them in using photoshop. Thought I'd try something new ya'know? Lol. Oh and if the images need to be smaller, I'm sorry in advance. I'll change them ASAP. I'm just not sure how thing operate now in OB. [b]From oldest to newest. [/b][/color][/size][/font] [img]http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo320/CreativeBeauty/Dps/apple.png[/img][img]http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo320/CreativeBeauty/Dps/apple1.png[/img] [img]http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo320/CreativeBeauty/Dps/Picture0087.jpg[/img][img]http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo320/CreativeBeauty/Dps/glit.png[/img] [img]http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo320/CreativeBeauty/Dps/Picture0088.jpg[/img] [img]http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo320/CreativeBeauty/Dps/toict.png[/img] [img]http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo320/CreativeBeauty/Alicia.png[/img] [img]http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo320/CreativeBeauty/Dps/Alicia.png[/img] [font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#9932cc"]I encourage constructive criticism(It's a given)/Advice/New ideas.[/color][/size][/font]

[font="Garamond"][size="2"][color="#800080"][b]Woot! [/b]Go first post in years! Ahem. Man it's been[b] years[/b] since I've last drawn. But the last month near the end. I actually got into drawing again. I can simply say, my best friend. She is the one who inspired me to pick up a pencil and draw anything that came to mind. This was back in the seventh grade during fifth period I presume. We had barely known each other and what connected us was her Sailor Moon comics. Ah, good memories... Anyhow, one day she whipped out her sketchbook and showed off her work. I was simply astonished at her talent to draw so darn good. Heck, I even got slightly envious and wished I could do that. So in due time, I eventually started practicing in my spare time. I was crappy and they looked more like doodles than actual drawings. But I kept on and I got the hang of it. I would show her my works and she'd give me her opinion and advice. We even drew tidbit comics together and wrote fanfics. It was a blast being able to draw with her and the fact that it open so many doors for me. I learned so much and tried many things throughout my years. It's fun and shows my creativity. I also got to meet other artist and so forth. Got to look into everyone's style and it's just...well cool. Lol. I don't want to bore anyone anymore. So I'll leave it at that. I always look back and smile at those memories. During this day she is now a graduate of graphics and such (Forgot the correct term) and I just do it for fun. I actually drew something for her for the first time this year. [b] [/b][/color][/size][/font]

[COLOR="Red"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][B]Jigglyness[/B] gets my vote. When I first looked at the banner, it simply pulled me right to day one in school. Pissed that summer was so short, tired, skipped breakfast and the lecture was boring. Erm, anyway....As stated above; The banner captured the majority of students who sleep on their desk for many reasons. The font was also a nice touch to the qoute (If that even made sense.). Also the banner seemed to give of a warm feeling from the colors. Maybe it's the brown from the hair and sweater. Overall, well done![/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Sienna"][SIZE="1"]I was in borders August 1st til midnight (The hour of release). It was very fun waiting, with quizzes, cosplay and sneak previews. I'm in the Jacob Chapters now and I'm just eager to get to the end and find out what happens! I was so shocked at the chapters of Belle and Edward on their honeymoon....I mean can you believe it? Don't want to give away spoilers, but I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. Did you also know of the chapter on her page? Which is the story of Edward sides of the story. I'm rambling, because I don't know where to start from! The book...every book is so amazing. [/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Sienna"][SIZE="1"][INDENT]"I predict future backaches!"[/INDENT][/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Sienna"][SIZE="1"]Hey Bill, we're finally able to hang out with the big guys now. (May fix it...didn't want to sound too perverted.)[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Sienna"][SIZE="1"][INDENT]Correction, where I live they do call it jimmies (Worked at a donut shop). Fellow New Englanders say jimmies and I say sprinkles....Just like chowda not chowder (New Englanders say Chowda...something I've picked up here. Don't let them catch you saying chowder!). Well for me I have that new yorker talk (At times..people say I do, did live in NY). But I usually say against without that strong a accent...seriously that bothers me when people say it like that. Other than that, I may throw in some Spanglish. But I really don't prefer speaking Spanish much, unless when I'm pissed (I start swearing in spanish really fast lol). [/INDENT][/SIZE][/COLOR]

[quote name='chibi-master']We, the Yaoi Fan girls of the world, salute you. And are you speaking from personal experience?:o[/QUOTE] [SIZE="1"][COLOR="Sienna"][INDENT]Why thank you, thank you! Being a yaoi fangirl has it's honor. Also I do get into arguments and even fights (Playfully or maybe I think it is?) with my best friend. So it gets intense, so I imagine it would be a war zone. A whole bunch of us stuck together in a room! 'Here lies.....ummm [B]whatsherface[/B]?'[/INDENT][/COLOR][/SIZE]

[COLOR="Sienna"][SIZE="1"][B][CENTER]"Died Bravely in a Yaoi Fan girls Brawl. Even if she fought over guys made of ink"[/CENTER] Yaoi Fan girls can be really scary. So don't ever offend them or claim that some ink guy belongs to you. Heehee [/B][/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR="Sienna"][SIZE="1"][B]Well I'll claim it. Been itching to do so ever since I first did one before I left OB for a bit.[/B][/COLOR] [color=green][b]Boo-[/b] Skipped due to time limit.[/color][/SIZE]

[B][SIZE="1"][COLOR="Sienna"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Music would be an obvious choice for stress relief (Basically relaxation). But for mer I can't do that, because I get headaches. But martial arts is a good way too, I'm actually signing up for classes next week. My friends looked at me with fear..They claim that will make me more dangerous (lol).[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="1"][COLOR="DarkOrchid"][B][INDENT]Very interesting indeed and drawing does help. I use to draw a lot during my high school days. But it wasn't so much as stress, it was more of my creativity bursting. I wonder what happened to it? I still of creativity for writing, but not for designs (I use to design dresses and clothing for people) and drawing. But for one last time, I at least would love to draw. My drawing will be of my sister and how I think she'll look like when she's in her teens. Wish I could see her in person though, but to at least have one picture (Even if it's drawn), will relief some stress and much more.[/INDENT][/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[B][SIZE="1"][COLOR="DarkOrchid"][CENTER]Will always be remembered as Sango. For her true name is a forbidden word. If you say her true name 3 times, Her ghost will appear and steal your beloved twinkies.[/CENTER] [B][INDENT]Seriously no one calls me by my real name. Even people who don't know squat about anime, introduce me as Sango and stay calling me Sango. I begin to wonder if my friends even rmember my true name![/INDENT][/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[B][SIZE="1"][COLOR="DarkOrchid"][INDENT]Video games for stress is a [U][I]no no[/I][/U], for I have gamer rage. In times of stress, I simply whip out the good old notebook and write. Now I'm not talking about the, "I hate this world crap". Sometimes I write poetry or stories (Which I make myself into some goddess and bishies fall in love with me j/k.). There are times I just go on forums and discuss topics (Just something to take my mind away from). But all that was back in the days, when I lived with my mother. Now I basically do some yoga or sit down (Breathe and relax). I have a stronger head on my shoulders now, so I'm able to panic for like 1 minute (lol). Then realize I just need to get through with it and hope things go well. My old stress techniques no longer work or simply lost passion for them. Well here I go rambling, so I'll stop any unnecessary chatter. [/INDENT] [I][U][CENTER]Also my first post in such a long time yay![/CENTER][/U][/I][/COLOR][/SIZE][/B]

[SIZE="1"][COLOR="SeaGreen"]-Bows- Thank you very much for the helpful tips, it's really appreciated! [SIZE="1"][QUOTE]I believe you should play around with the colouring of the couple, but not too much if you know what I mean. This is just my point of view, but in my works, I like the pictures to kind of blend in with the background colours. Also, playing with Levels and Curves helps with the sharpness of the picture.[/QUOTE][/SIZE] Somehow, I just knew that would be brought up. I really did have difficulty on picking a lovely shade. Also with the leveling and curving, I'll make sure to keep that in mind. I'm not comfortable with that area yet, so improving on it is a must. [QUOTE]One more thing: it might be just me, but when a wallpaper has a "By: So and So" anywhere on the wallpaper, it makes me not want to use it. Everyone wants their works to be known that they made it, but in this case, it's better to just leave it un-named.[/QUOTE] Sorry about that, the first one was for personal use only. Well, until I didn't use it anymore and released it in the [B]Otaku[/B]. Guess I was just lazy to take it off, big mistake(lol). P.S Did I mention I'm your fan (You have a lot)!LOl...I love your work and believe it or not, your one of my favorite graphics designer I look up to.[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[SIZE="1"] [CENTER][COLOR="SandyBrown"][B]I waited for you? Hoping you would come And hold me till the day I die. Sadly you never came? I cried for you? Hoping you would realize The pain I held for so long. Instead you walked away? I begged on my knees... Hoping you would forgive me For my mistakes. But you just stood there? I tried to make everything right... Hoping you would see That I always cared. You simply looked the other way? I hoped that one day... You?ll come back to me Where I happily wait Just for you?to hold me. To be honest, I'll let the poem speak for itself and see what you the readers got or felt from this poem. Other than that, feel free to tell me what needed to be worked on and so forth.[/B][/COLOR][/CENTER][/SIZE]

[SIZE="1"][COLOR="SandyBrown"][B][CENTER]I'm use to making banners, avatars and such, but not wallpapers. That isn't my fleld of expertise, but why not try? Here are my two official wallpapers made by the female who changes her username a lot.[/CENTER][/B][/COLOR] [CENTER][URL=http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=citrus1wr3.jpg][IMG]http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1244/citrus1wr3.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kumawallzd8.jpg][IMG]http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9504/kumawallzd8.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/CENTER] [COLOR="SandyBrown"][B][CENTER]Hopefully you lovely members can give me some do's and dont's about making a wallaper. Of course, criticism is always wanted.[/CENTER][/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]