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Goodbye to Otterling

Journal Entry: Sun May 6, 2012, 6:23 AM
Hey guys,

So, first things first. Thank you to everyone who voted for my friend in the Random Acts contest. Sadly she didn't win but I really appreciate all the effort you guys put forward. I know it meant a lot to her too.

Second, as you can see from the title of this journal, there's a major change going on with me. I've looked around my gallery and realized that far too much of my work for the past few years has been nothing but fanart. It's the candy of the art world, I suppose. People who don't even like your drawing style will still fave your stuff because they like the characters. That's well and good but it's also made me wonder if I'm a good enough artist to stand on my own without the crutch of fandom.

So I'm making a very difficult decision here. I am no longer going to post to this account. I have one last art that I did, which is fanbased, and I may post it sometime way down the line, but there won't be anything past that from me in regards to fandom. I'm sorry if that bothers anyone. I know many of my watchers started following me because of the Supernatural and FF7 work I did but it's time for me to move on. I won't blame you if you don't follow along.

For those who want to see my art still, who don't mind that none of it will be fandom based, you can come join me at my new account: [link]

I hope to see some of you there and I hope you still enjoy the art that comes solely from my heart and mind.

Thank you, everyone.

  • Mood: Love
  • Reading: My art history book
  • Watching: Sherlock Holmes
  • Drinking: LOTS of water.....

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:iconmurder-the-world:
=Murder-The-World Jan 22, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Hi hun, I found you through =Vergilsparda666. I am forever grateful for your service in the military. I support our troops and am willing to give your organization a vote!

You certainly put a smile on my face, and made me see that there might be a bit of hope in the world after all. You're in my prayers. Stay strong and never give up! ♥

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:iconotterling:
Awww. You're so sweet! ^___^ Thank you so much! I adore V. She's just got such a huge heart. I'm proud to have served to help protect people like you and her. Thank you so much for your vote, it helps get the word out there so that we can make a change for people. :)

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=Murder-The-World Jan 23, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Yeah, she recently helped me through a tough time and made me realize that standing up for myself is better than living in the past and clinging to regrets. I've let it all behind me and I'm proud that I have people that got my back all the way. :)

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:iconotterling:
Glad to hear it. Those are hard but important lessons to pick up and I'm so happy to know V helped you there. :)

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=VoydKessler Jan 22, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
I reposted your latest journal in mine <3

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:iconotterling:
Dawwww. Thank you!!!! You're too awesome!!

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~StarSubeki Jan 20, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
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:iconotterling:
Hehehehe! <3

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~StarSubeki Jan 20, 2012  Student Traditional Artist
Hee! My way of saying "hi"~*

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:iconotterling:
:glomp: Well hello right back at ya! ^___^

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