MeikeZane In reply to Devius17 [2014-08-20 11:21:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

Neither, really.. haha. I'm self-taught, but it's no longer just a hobby. I'm a self-employed portrait artist now, but when I started it was just for fun. I never took drawing classes, besides the regular art class in high school.

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Devius17 In reply to MeikeZane [2014-08-20 16:43:33 +0000 UTC]

Self-taught, huh!
That makes your drawing skills quite more impressive!
I'm self-taught, too, and I hope that one day I can be as good as you are XD
Thanks for answering me :3

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MeikeZane In reply to Dianote [2014-08-20 11:21:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much.

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Dianote In reply to MeikeZane [2014-08-21 20:51:59 +0000 UTC]

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MeikeZane In reply to Howlecho [2014-08-20 11:24:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! To be honest, most of my signed drawings I haven't even posted to dA.. I have roughly 30 drawings signed now.

What I REALLY want to do though, is take the photographs I use for my drawings myself. That's what I'm working towards at the moment. I don't like using references taken by other people, because I truly want my work to be 100% mine. It's a little difficult when drawing celebrities, because it's not like I can just show up and get a photo shoot with someone, but I'm trying to figure out how to use my own photography more.

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Howlecho In reply to MeikeZane [2014-08-21 17:12:07 +0000 UTC]

wow!

Yeah that would be amazing. You could always contact the management if they're in your local area, nothing asked nothing gained.

 I'm the same and my art teacher always gave me hassle for not using another artists work/style throughout my project. It just feels wrong, I have my own style, I don't want to copy someone else's.

I have my concert photos for reference but I really need to practice my humans before I'd ever show them haha.

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MeikeZane In reply to Howlecho [2014-08-25 10:55:50 +0000 UTC]

Gotta have goals, right?

I'm also working towards moving to London (which will probably happen this year), so quite a lot of people will then be in my local area.. I need to figure out how it works with agencies/photo shoots/payment/etc. I'm not expecting to be allowed to photograph them and use them for my own artwork (and possible commercial gain) without them getting a percentage or fixed amount of money. Not at this stage anyway, I'm not exactly well-known.

I have a few photos from events that I've taken myself and could use, but I think I'd still want the subject's permission. It is their face I'd be using after all.

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Howlecho In reply to MeikeZane [2014-08-25 22:33:32 +0000 UTC]

true haha

Hope that goes well for you, I've been to London twice. Seems like a nice place, certainly the place to be to meet celebs! Yeah I bet they'd want some kind of gain from it but if it works its a good starting platform.

Yeah, I'd never sell my photos purely because I don't know the copyright for event photos if you're not the contracted photographer. It's quite a grey area.

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MeikeZane In reply to Howlecho [2014-08-26 13:39:11 +0000 UTC]

I just lived in London for four months, so I do know what I'm getting into, haha. I did an internship at an art gallery (front of house & marketing), but am interested in theatre marketing/communication as well.

Most of my friends live in London, and most of my professional contacts, too. Pretty much my entire life is already in London, except I'm not permanently there yet myself. I really just need to finish my MA thesis/dissertation, and find a job ("just" find a job.. hah. It makes it sounds so easy!). Ah well. I'll get there eventually!

I understand what you mean. It really is a grey area, especially when it concerns events. You took the photographs, but does that mean it's all yours to do with as you please, or are there rules because it was at a certain event, and what influence does the actual subject of the photographs (in case it's a person) have? It's really tricky!

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Howlecho In reply to MeikeZane [2014-08-26 22:47:29 +0000 UTC]

ah cool, you know far more than me then.

I'm in the same boat with jobs, its not easy! At least I can get some money through commissions but it's not a regular income.

It's a funny area indeed. If you take the photos I know they're YOURS unless say you sell the rights to someone but like you say, does the venue get a say or not if you want to sell them for profit? I think at concerts, bands are aware they will be photographed so they are happy for photographs to be taken unless otherwise stated. The band I photographed kept looking at my camera and smiling so I don't think they really minded haha. Argh it's confusing! XD

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MeikeZane In reply to AthenaTT [2014-06-16 11:05:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you SO much.

I only just found out, I didn't check dA at all yesterday!

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MeikeZane In reply to rice-chex [2014-03-02 16:33:30 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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MeikeZane In reply to yeladyesorceress [2014-03-02 16:34:06 +0000 UTC]

Haha, yes. I have a friend named Mieke, but it never causes confusion because it's pronounced rather differently!

Thank you! x

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MeikeZane In reply to TheLostPhoenix [2013-12-23 21:44:05 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thank you so much!

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MeikeZane In reply to Hamely [2013-12-04 18:47:20 +0000 UTC]

No problem, and thank you!

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MeikeZane In reply to OwlSpectacles [2013-12-04 18:47:27 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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MeikeZane In reply to magicalheflepig35678 [2013-12-04 18:47:35 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! ♥

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magicalheflepig35678 In reply to MeikeZane [2013-12-05 17:39:38 +0000 UTC]

you're awesome btw

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MeikeZane In reply to KitaMikichi [2013-12-04 18:47:48 +0000 UTC]

Yay, you're welcome

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MeikeZane In reply to Dianote [2013-12-04 18:48:10 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! ♥

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