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KiraOnTheNetz
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[2011-11-11 18:15:39 +0000 UTC]
"On Hiatus"
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# Statistics
Favourites: 917; Deviations: 372; Watchers: 66
Watching: 67; Pageviews: 22674; Comments Made: 3115; Friends: 67
# Interests
Favorite gaming platform: PCTools of the Trade: Apophysis and GIMP
# About me
About MeI tend to focus on abstract art, usually but not always based off fractals generated in Apophysis or XaoS. When I do not rely upon rendered fractals, I use :damuro: or weavesilk.com to give myself a base. Only rarely do I use GIMP for the entire process. I try to make these compatible with common screen dimensions so they can be used as desktop backgrounds, unless I feel a deviation simply must be a perfect square. I tend to emphasize color and symmetry.
More rarely, I color things in. I'm open for collabs; if you can provide me the lineart or the sketch, I can give it some color, as in fav.me/d6p2odd . Please note me if you're interested.
I used to make my own sketches (especially fanart) and work on coloring those, but I currently lack materials, motivation, and practice.
I sporadically update / work on a written series called "I Believe," but I only have so much writing in me in one day, and if that writing is taken up by real life obligations, well, not much gets done
I also occasionally write poetry, but that serves more as a public emotional release valve than an art.
I do not do commissions. Why, might you ask? I am not a professional. By definition, that means I do not get paid for my work. I have no desire to change my amateur status.
Many of my deviations are in storage because they are no longer up to my standards, but I cannot bear to part with them. Trust me, you aren't missing any great artistic talent in those hidden pieces, so don't feel bad about not being able to view them.
I'm open for suggestions concerning my abstract work. I'd like to explore new ideas, but I'm limited by my skill and my (rather small) library of textures and renders. So don't show me the work of a greater artist and be all like "ohmigosh Kira made me something just like this but in purple! " For one thing, that's quite possibly a violation of copyright. For another, it's probably beyond my skill to re-create an entire piece using my own tools. And finally, if modifications are allowed on the original piece, it's a simple matter to colorize it or shift the hues, and two minutes of loading time plus thirty seconds of editing does not constitute art.
If you'd like to try out the programs I use, note me and I can provide links and basic instruction.
Art
Q: I see a lot of your art has to do with things called "fractals." What are those?
A: Wikipedia should give you enough information to satisfy your curiosity: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractal_...
Q:You used to do a lot of sketches. Why don't I see those anymore?
A:Most of my sketches were done during classes, and I need to pay attention in class now
Q:What's the big deal with you, symmetry, and full-spectrum color schemes?
A:I like rainbows. I like organized things. I like organized rainbow things. That pretty much sums it up. I've been trying to reach out of my artistic comfort zone for a while, but old habits die hard.
Q:Why don't you delete your old art? It's pretty bad, you know...
A:Two reasons. 1.) There is just so much of it. 2.) They're a nice reminder of how much I have improved.
Q:Why don't you post as often as you used to? You used to have 1-3 artworks per day and 1 journal per day...
A:Well, for one thing, there simply isn't enough time. I no longer just sit there and fool around with a mouse. I'm limited by how quickly my computer can render fractals now, as well as how much time in the day I have to work on things. For another, I've been having a lack of inspiration, and if I do have inspiration, it's for something I cannot possibly do at my skill level.
Personal
Q: So obviously you have a life outside of deviantART. What do you do?
A: I play fantasy MMORPGs and attend university. I also sometimes have a job.
Legal
I will never ever offer prints of things I do in programs that I feel do a lot of the "work" for me, like Apophysis or weavesilk.
If I did fanart/fanfiction of something that you own and you don't want fanart/fanfiction of that thing, just shoot me a message and I will gladly take it down. I don't want to offend!
I sometimes add watermarks to my work, but just as well may not. A piece missing a watermark does not mean you're free to claim ownership. My art is still my art.
That said, as long as you give credit to KiraOnTheNetz and don't try to sell my work, I'm cool with pretty much everything. My current policy, which applies to all abstract art where not otherwise specified, is as follows:
" Feel free to re-post anywhere, download, or modify, but do not claim ownership (except for any modifications you yourself did), and do not use my art for commercial purposes without my explicit written permision. Try to avoid removing my watermark, but if it really bothers you, you may deface it so long as you link back to my deviantart page instead. If possible, mention the programs used (typically Apophysis and GIMP. Check piece description)."
If there's ever any doubt what I mean, you can check the CCL, which ought to cover any and all loopholes I've left. The vast majority of my pieces are under the CCL. If you're still confused, just ask me.
AND ABOVE ALL
I am not a scary person. Sometimes I post stupid and/or angry things, this is true (more often stupid than angry, but this is the Internet and that is par for the course), but if you ever need to note me, please don't hesitate to do so.
If I don't get back to you for a few days, that's because I'm busy. I don't hate you. The account is just barely active for now.
If I give you a harsh review, that's because I feel people need both positive and negative feedback if they truly want to improve (though I tend to do this for critiques more than just comments, because to me a critique request means "go all-out and give constructive criticism," and for regular comments, I'm well aware that there are artists out there who take criticism worse than I do, so I'm learning to keep my mouth shut there). Once again, it's not because I hate you or your art.
I like having notes in my inbox!
# Comments
Comments: 517
Ahaha I tried a new hairstyle for him. I just wanted to see how he would look like with a ponytail high-up. I think I made him look like the vocaloid Gakupo instead, with blue hair.
haha maybe. You should see me when I start writing lemons aka... you know. Though it usually dies away. When I probably get better at anatomy/writing I may end up posting some NeinheartxReader... Hehehe.
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For better or for worse, high-tied ponytails are associated with females and low-tied ponytails are associated with males, from what I can gather 
I'm not quite sure how I feel about this 
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Hmmm.. Sure seems that way. XDD Fragile neck..?
I don't know what you mean by tastefully (i'm such an idiot). Don't worry, I won't be posting anything mature. Probably more smexy shirtless Neinheart. UNless I need to do a full body anatomy study.
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No. I may have mentioned; I have a thick, strong (masculine) neck. However, The place at the base of my skull at the top of my neck... I think there's a pressure point or something there, because if I ever put pressure on it my brain tells me "you're going to kill yourself you idiot!" So I have to protect it
Okay, using the nude female body as an example:
Tasteful: a nude woman sitting on a chair, with long hair flowing in some sort of indoor dramatic wind, and sheets and folds of fabric around the chair giving the image the overall appearance of a rose. The focus is on the woman's flower-like, flowing beauty rather than on her erm... girl parts. Basically, she's a traditional model who just so happens to not be wearing any clothes-- her nudity is not the purpose of the image.
Not Tasteful: a nude woman positioned as if she's ready for sex, with the camera zoomed in and focused on her tits and/or ass.
And *whew* no need for brain bleach!
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Ooh I see. At least you have an 'auto-alert' of some sorts. The only point I know on my head is the stress point.
I think my writing style is somewhat in between what you just described. While I mainly write lemons (for my own reading pleasure and then toss them away into the recycle bin out of pure embarrassment), limes (from the examples I read online) isn't all that hard. I'll just have to tone it down.
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And thanks once more for the fav on my cosplay~
Seems like lots of people like that pose hehe
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Thank you for raising awareness by adding For Palm Oil to your favourites.
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Did you made it to 200 yet? oxo, and did you made the msn >,>?
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Aye and nay ><" Totally forgot; sorry Alex
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Thank ou so much for the 
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Thank you for the Llama! You gave it to me a while ago- but I've never thanked you, how rude of me! But I'm thanking you now! P.s- love your art!!
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You're very welcome! 
P.S. Thanks!
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Yes- that's what I thought too. At least I remembered!
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Haha! Yup!
OMG-! He's so cute! Your... Dragon?
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I think it's... Silvie? Of the dragon brothers? Here, let me dig up the link for you... #Dragonbrothers
There's a whole set of Dragon Brothers PLZ accounts! They're really fun to use!
I copy/pasted this list off someone's comment thread, but here they are:
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AWW- they are so cute!!!! 
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Just once more. X3 Thanks for the fav again~~!
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You're welcome! Yay running comment threads of nothing but faving thanks!
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Thanks for the favss!
Didn't feel like posting thanks here cause I felt like I was spamming..
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Yeah it's totally fine
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Naah I feel bad if I don't.
Seen navigator Neiny yet? It's okay if you haven't, you're probably busy with school.
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Thanks a bunch for the fav!
: D
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You're welcome.
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Thank for the fave 
deviantART muro drawing
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You're very welcome
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deviantART muro drawing
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You're welcome!
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Thanks for the fav on the paper doll~ 
By the way, how's that Neiny Shimeji running along? :3
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You're welcome!
I can't stand to have any more distractions, what with my homework load and it being Sunday and all, but from what I've seen from oogling the still frames is that it looks purty good!
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thank yous sooooooo much for the watch!
uhm, if I might ask, which piece did you see that made you check me out??
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erk! i'm sorry! i was doing math homework and my brain was not happy with me. I will apolijize properly on wed.
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