Greetings, everyone.
On a somewhat sad note, sometime within the next 24 hours I will be removing all of my Disney artwork. There has always been a little controversy around most of it, because of the fact that the drawings were based off of screenshots from their respective movies. I thank those who approached me about these issues with respect. For me, it was about a one year period in my life in which these drawings were created. They were done so as a fun way to pass the time, and really helped my observational skills in tremendous ways.
The final straw was when one of my drawings were removed from the DA staff, earlier in the week. I was pretty upset when I saw that note today. In the note, I was accused of plagiarizing, and "illegal behavior," which was highly offensive to me. I began writing an angry letter. But, it is true, with the drawing in question, there was a fine line between original art, and something someone else created. So I didn't send the letter. Actually, I think I should be flattered that it was good enough to be considered official artwork.
But in any case, I don't want to feel this low again, I don't want to start any arguments, and I don't want to hate this place. It's done so much for me. In a sense, I am sort of "giving up," but it'll allow me to focus on more original fanart (I know, it sounds like an oxymoron).
I actually haven't done one of these types of drawings in years, and really hadn't planned on it ever again. So I hope people can understand, and I won't be offended if people take me off their deviantwatch list. I just want to move an without causing any more trouble.
Maybe I'll create an original Disney-themed fanart to make up for this.

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also, you art rocks.
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zelda and silent hill?
lets be friends.
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hi.
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PS I made Young Link and Saria too! <3
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Read my Zelda Comic in my gallery!
All sprites in DA icon are made by moi! 8)
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Never sigh for better world
It's already composed, played and told
Every thought the music I write
Everything a wish for the night...
-Nightwish, "Dead Boy's Poem"
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Dear Nayru, if only I had such skills XD
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"...Elizabeth?"
"Ja. Zhat vas his middle name. Not many people know zhis,... but zhe Fuhrer vas descended from a long line of English Qveens!"
If it was available on DA, I would fav it mnay times over!
LJ.
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My Artwork: [link]
Ultimately, a lot of have our DA accounts here to post what we enjoy doing, not necessairily for attention or Internet Fame.
Thank you for taking my suggestion well. I really don't have a huge problem with people working from pre-existing reference as long as it's properly credited and they're not trying to claim that 'OMG LOOK WHAT I DID ALL BY MYSELF!!' (which is TOTALLY not what you have done, but it's something I've seen a lot of on DA).
Good luck with newer stuff!
However, I have to wonder why you make your Disney pictures such slavish copies of the original? Honestly, the screengrabs exist, why copy what already exists? To me, that doesn't require a lot of talent, just a good eye.
Why not draw Disney characters in different settings or doing something NOT straight out of the movies? Making something new from scratch is a lot more challenging and satisfying than just copying.
Just a suggestion. ^^
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Please visit my gallery you too [link]
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.make a little birdhouse in your soul.
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*now with sketch blog! [link]
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Your work on "Pick your Battles" is awesome....I definitely look forward to your netxt post....
Caine
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*grin*
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