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So... John got laid off from Microsoft.
It's... I have no idea what to say. I'm shocked. He was so thrilled about that game design job, he got that new house...
I don't know what to say. As scary as the economy is, I guess I never thought anyone in the family would get canned. He'll have to get new work immediately if he wants to keep his house, and--I wish we lived closer so we could help him out. I'm a little worried.

Might take a trip in a few months. We'll see.

In the meantime, could you fill this out?
1. Do I have a distinct style of drawing?
2. If so, what exactly is it that defines my "style"?
3. Would you say my art usually follows a 'theme'?
4. Is there anything I really need to improve on or change?
5. Does my style [if I have one] remind you of/look like the style of anyone else?
6. Judging from whatever art of mine that you've seen, what do you think I do the best at?
7. What do you think I suck at?
Skip what you can't answer, be anonymous, do whatever you need to do. I just want some honest critique.
dA account's back. Only putting up finished art/things I like, though, so there's no point in watching it if you watch this LJ.

If you don't hear much from me for a while it's because I'm too busy being stressed kdfjgh

Edit: Just found out that John's getting something like two months severance and is meeting with people tomorrow to find a new job, so. It's fine, guys. Right now I'm just stressed about things I have to work on adkjfgh too much stuff

Comments

[doxinator.livejournal.com]

NERDISM HAS BEEN A CONSTANT IN MY LIFE

Ahh, yeah, doing different poses/perspective is a big weak spot of mine. I'm never sure where to start with them, though, or if I'm ever doing it correctly :T I wish I had a teacher or something.

Thanks so much for filling this out! I hope more people do fkdghkd I'm always whining about wanting critique

I'm fine, don't worry. I just feel bad for John. :/ I hope he gets another game design job somewhere.

[kihanna.livejournal.com]

Having problems with poses seems like a pretty common problem. ): All of my figures are super super stiff to the max. ugh.

Man, I am too. People don't care enough about art. Like I said to Dia, all the kids on DA are delusional and act like brats when you critique them. I can't stand that. I used to go around critiquing people, but it turned out to be a waste of time.

[doxinator.livejournal.com]

Aaagh, same here. And my angles are terrible. I'll always start to draw a different angle, but then it never comes out quite right and winds up being the exact same angle I always do dfkjghd

Ughhhh I know, it's the worst. I mean, I can understand feeling a little bad about critique (particularly if you're not used to it), just as long as you ultimately recognize that it's not personal and is meant to help, you know? Not act like a drama queen about it. :|
It is good to know what critique to take, though. I once had this guy who was like YOU SHOULD USE PHOTOSHOP FILTERS FOR REALISM AND ALSO YOU SHOULD ALWAYS DRAW NECKS AT A 3/4 ANGLE NO MATTER WHAT and I was just like lol, okay