evilpixie21083

I think I am beginning to realize why I may have left deviantArt.  When I first joined, you had tons of creative people posting their artwork (mostly I viewed photography) on here and it was inspiring and an uplifting journey of learning and envy.  I reached out to these artists, I asked for help or advice and I learned from them, and I will forever remember what they taught me.  

I left deviantArt for reasons of timing and lack of inspiration, but I also remember my lack of inspiration came from those who started posting.  As I feel right now, deviantArt has become more of facebook or instagram verses a community of artists.  Now, anyone with a camera is snapping pictures left and right, some without any artstic value.  I guess who am I to say it isn't artistic, after all, my gallery hasn't quite improved, but I plan on it.  

I literally looked into conceptual and humurous photography and I found a bunch of just... weird stuff... stuff I would see on a google search.  And most shockingly, a dick pic as if someone just snapped it using their phone.  Tasteless.  

I guess I should stop ranting.  I have seen wondrous works as well and I some how have hope...

Just a note:  The last few photographs I posted on dA are from my phone.  For a very long time I have been without a decent camera.  I bought a new one then sold it, you know, the poor college kid story...

Well, I recently purchased a Nikon 3100d and I am planning on doing more with it.  Because it has been ages since I have picked up a camera I may not produce the most wondrous things, but I plan on improving and looking on here for further inspiration.

It's sad to see that many of my friends that I had on here are no longer active, so I hope to find new inspiration elsewhere. Although, I do have to say, my friends are sadly missed.

I don't know what  possessed me to come back.  Maybe my inner need to learn more and grow as an artist/photographer.  Another part of me is craving to dabble into my creative juices that seem to ever be flowing right now.  

For a long time I had lost that spark, that drive to want to continue with my journey in photography.  I think everyone goes through that stage where they feel completely uninspired, maybe even a bit lost.  

There is also a timing issue.  I was finishing up school, trying to incorporate a social life, and with everything I just got stuck in time and space it seemed.

I can't make any promises but I hope to continue learning from others on here and continue to develop my own sense of style with photography.  And I hope to come on a bit more

It's good to be back!

Well...

I have thought about this for MONTHS, maybe even for a couple of years but I finally got the courage to do what I have done today.  For many, its not a big deal, but this is completely out of character for me.

I appreciate the feedback...

Also, this was the very first time I used my new camera in really bad lighting... I'm still trying. If anyone has tips for working with a Nikon d60 and also self portraits, let me know

I'm really back.

I know I had a false start, but I promise this one is real.  The ideas I had are some how sort of lost, so while I am back officially--I have no inspiration.  I was away for awhile because I felt as though I couldn't learn from anyone. DeviantArt became less and less of a helping source and more of a popularity contest.

Today as I signed on, I saw a lot of hope. I looked at everyones photographs (new ones) and other mediums, and fell completely in love with them.  I hope that as I continue to keep searching around I can learn from you all

I recently bought a Nikon D60... I am really excited about this because prior I had a Nikon Cool pix which served its purpose for awhile, but I was lacking the equipment for what I wanted to do, and continue to do.  I also am sick of using myself as a model, so currently I am in the process of searching for another. I am thinking of using a couple of friends of mine, but with being in college and doing our own things, only time will tell.

I am also thinking of starting a club and DeviantArt meetings in the New England area; if there isn't one already.  If you live in the New England area and wish to help out note me.

So, I'll be on here from now, I don't know how often, but I will be posting things and such.  I will try to be more active than I have been.  I just looked at my page and realized I have been here for five years... wow!

Ps. Thank you to all of you who are still commenting, adding my artwork, and noting me.  I am forever greatful that no matter what I may be doing in my life, people are still appreciating my undeveloped skills.  Thank you!