Shop : [link] Zazzle has sales or discounts everyday so if you're looking for a specific item, checkt it out often

My new website :
[link]



I haven't been much online lately because my internet connection was  not working anymore. I subscribed to another service this week and now it's working again, woot. Internet is to me like coffee for most people, I can't live without it. But the good point was that without internet to distract me I was able to finish a couple of traditional paintings I needed done for my application to art school this spring.

Though my new internet service is more expensive so if anyone needs a commission, you know who to ask ! (I know, shameless self promotion, but what's a journal for ? )

Aaaand I noticed that my sub to DA would be over soon so I guess I'll have to pay for that as well (the special features are just too addicting, they know their business).


On a final note, I have decided to be a beta tester for the new user pages and damn, are they neat. If you ever encounter a bug while browsing my page please tell me so that I can report it. Haven't found any so far so that's good




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Trash account

Also, just thought I'd advertize my bro's account. He's on DA too, here :
That'd be nice if you could have a look ^__^

Want to help make the world a better place ? Buy prints ! XD

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EDIT : Thank you guys for all your replies, it was really sweet and interesting to get everyone's opinion on the matter
Now on a completely different matter : some people have told me that they'd like to buy prints but that the prices or sizes here did not correspond to what they wanted. Since Cafe Press does not allow the creation of the same kind of article with multiple designs when you don't pay the expensive fee, I have created a shop at Zazzle, which I discovered only recently. It's a very sweet and friendly little place with many possibilities and I'm enjoying their shops much more than on other sites. I have put up a few prints with smaller prices and sizes as well as other things so if you're curious : [link] They were also sweet enough to choose my Diaochan for a feature
The only thing is, I have no idea what the quality of the products is, but I heard on the boards that they were really neat, so it's all up to you !


My new website :
[link]



I have dug up my other DA account and I'm going to fill it up with my junk. I'm not going to post plushies and keychains and this sort of things here anymore, only there and on my website. This is just to keep my gallery a little clean from all my side activities. My account is there :



Apart from these things there's something I have noticed and I'd like everyone's 5 cents on it. I know many people here watch this account mainly, if not only, for my Laby comic. Not that I mind, on the contrary, I'm proud that people like the comic so much that they watch me to get the latest segments in their mailbox. But while my comic pages get many views quite fast, my art paintings just don't get as many - not even as many watchers as I have. Which basically means that people click on the pages but not on the art.

And I'd like to know why ? I'm a bit disappointed that my original creations get so little attention compared to Jareth's pants. To the people that don't look at my art : do you think it's that ugly ? Ok I'm joking, but I'm really interested in what you have to say. You can comment and say my art actually is ugly, I don't mind, just tell me

Thanks

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Also, just thought I'd advertize my bro's account. He's on DA too, here :
That'd be nice if you could have a look ^__^

Want to help make the world a better place ? Buy prints ! XD

:thumb105121394: :thumb104222789: :thumb103312902: :thumb99769636: :thumb89961801: :thumb81276415: :thumb79184976: :thumb70575875: :thumb69485434: :thumb68343285: :thumb67802837: :thumb63315733: :thumb60573703: :thumb55393240:

I have FINALLY updated my website, with a new design, no less ! I think it's better now, the older one was getting on my nerves anyway. Hopefully I'll have an admin soon so it will be even more motivating.
For now I have put only my most recent artworks there so that's not much, but I'll fill the galleries up gradually. I have also added some categories and some info so if you're curious, please go check it out and leave a comment on the guestbook to tell me what you think

[link]

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Also, just thought I'd advertize my bro's account. He's on DA too, here :
That'd be nice if you could have a look ^__^

Want to help make the world a better place ? Buy prints ! XD

:thumb104222789: :thumb103312902: :thumb99769636: :thumb89961801: :thumb81276415: :thumb79184976: :thumb70575875: :thumb69485434: :thumb68343285: :thumb67802837: :thumb63315733: :thumb60573703: :thumb55393240:

I got tired of seeing my FAQ here and the previous entry was way too old anyway. If you want to read the FAQ it's on my website

Also, I KNOW I must update the comic, and I AM making progress with it, so no use pestering me with notes saying I am irresponsible, really. I love Labyrinth, I enjoy making the comic, I am working on it, but real life really is time consuming you know. This year is very important for me, it's my last chance of ever getting into an art school and I want to do my best. Exams are very hard and very few people get the chance to get in, so, yeah. Basically it's my dream versus the comic, and the fist one wins hands down. So I'm slow to update

Anyway, I'll post soon.

And now, a little game, but French only for now, sorry



Bon ben puisque tout le monde joue, moi aussi je vais jouer

Commentez ici et:

a) je vous dirai comment je vais ai connu, ainsi qu'une chose ou deux à propos d'une image de votre galerie OU je vous dirai pourquoi je vous ai ajouté à ma liste d'ami.
b) je vous associerai avec quelque chose - une chanson, une couleur, une photo, etc.
c) je vous parlerai d'une chose que j'aime chez vous
d) j'évoquerai un souvenir que j'ai de vous
e) je vous poserai la question que je meurs d'envie de vous poser
f) je vous dirai quelle est, parmi vos images, celle que je préfère
g) En échange, vous devez poster ceci dans votre journal. (obligé!)


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Also, just thought I'd advertize my bro's account. He's on DA too, here :
That'd be nice if you could have a look ^__^

Want to help make the world a better place ? Buy prints ! XD

:thumb89961801: :thumb81276415: :thumb79184976: :thumb70575875: :thumb69485434: :thumb68343285: :thumb67802837: :thumb63315733: :thumb60573703: :thumb55393240:

I GOT MY IMAAAAAAAAAC a while ago. It's great and sexy and shiny and omg so expensive. But at least I got myself a nice working comp ^___^

Anyway, on to this journal's subject. I have compiled all the questions people often ask me into a FAQ. I'm posting it here and I'll post it on my website later If you'd like to add questions, just ask in the comments.

ABOUT MY ART

How long have you been drawing ?
Eeeeer.... I have always liked drawing but I only started doing it seriously when I was around 13. At the time it was mostly copying anime pictures that I liked so I guess I really started doing things on my own at 14.

What tools do you use ?
I sketch on print paper or in my sketchbook with your average mechanical pencil. Then I scan the sketch and ink/color it in photoshop with an intuos tablet.
You don't want to know how I handle traditional tools because I'm so messy it's laughable.

Do you draw males ? There are only girls in your gallery
I like drawing girls better than males. I do draw males, but mainly for commissions. When I draw them for myself they usually remain at the sketch step XD

Do you take requests/accept art trades ?
Nope, sorry.

Do you take commissions ?
Yes There's a forum post on Deviant Art that lists my main offers here :  [link]
And there are details on my conditions on my website : [link] (go in the "store" section).

I see that you ask for upfront payment. How about you make a sketch and I pay you the whole amount afterwards ?
No, I have decided to be unflexible about payment. Every time someone has asked, I've been cheated, so please don't bother asking.

Do you sell stuff ?
Yes, I sell stuff on various websites. You can buy prints on Deviant Art here : [link] or goodies at my CafePress here : [link]

If you're French, you can also purchase many other goods at Absylia : [link]

You should really draw anime
My style is what it is

Can you make a tutorial ?
I don't think I'm so great that I could make a useful tutorial. I still consider myself a beginner and you don't want a tut from someone who still has so much to learn If you browse DA a little you'll find tutorials about everything you could dream of


ABOUT THE USE OF MY ART :

Can I use your art to make icons/wallpapers/whatever ?
Sorry but no, I don't allow this kind of use of my paintings (unless you commissioned the painting you're talking about). In both cases you can't make profit from my art.

Can I color your linearts ?
Yes, as long as you credit me for the lineart If you post it on DA please note me, I'll add it to my favorites

I saw your picture posted somewhere by someone else
My only nickname is Holly Bell and my only galleries are at DA, Elfwood and my website, so this is most likely an art thief. Please contact me if you come across someone doing this, or, even better, contact the admin of the site to help me have my pics removed.

ABOUT MY FANCOMIC "WISHES : A GOBLIN TALE" :

Do you have a fanfic along the comic ?
No, the whole of the story is exclusively for the comic.

Do you update frequently ?
I think I do. I do my best to, at least. I could update more frequently but I'm not fond of posting the comic one page per one page and most people seem to think the same.

Will there be a happy ending for Jareth and Sarah ?
Come on, you wouldn't want me to spoil all the fun and tell the end now

I love the goblins, did you have any model ?
I inspire myself a lot from Froud's books but I try to invent my own designs. I just don't feel comfortable copying

Your comic is so awesome, can you draw my comic too ?
Sorry but no. As much as I'd like to give life to every Labyrinth story, it's just not possible. I don't even think my art is that great.

How many chapters will there be ?
To be honest, I have no clue. I do draw a storyboard but I don't make it too far ahead. I do know where the story is heading though, don't worry


OTHER :

How do you [insert random question here] ?
It's incredible the number of people who seem to think I'm Deviant Art's FAQ oO Come on people, the FAQ is just a clic away and will give you more information on DA and how to use it than I could ever give you.

Can you make my website ?
No, even if I wanted to I couldn't. I didn't even build mine, my boyfriend did I know nothing about html, php or whatever so really, you'd be wasting your time with me XD

How old are you ?
I was born in 1987.

Do you go to art school ?
As much as I'd love to, no I don't.




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Also, just thought I'd advertize my bro's account. He's on DA too, here :
That'd be nice if you could have a look ^__^

Want to help make the world a better place ? Buy prints ! XD

:thumb89961801: :thumb81276415: :thumb79184976: :thumb70575875: :thumb69485434: :thumb68343285: :thumb67802837: :thumb63315733: :thumb60573703: :thumb55393240:

Sooo this week end I've been at Japan Expo in Paris, selling stuff for Absylia ([link] and it was really cool. I was glad to meet people from DA too, including Lethao (if I'm not mistaken, because with all the noise I had difficulty hearing you dear ) and well it was awesome.

Little message to my French watchers now
Absylia est une association dont je fais partie, n'hésitez pas à aller jeter un coup d'oeil et à vous inscrire au forum L'asso organise son premier concours de colo sur le forum avec des goodies à la clé donc tentez votre chance ^___^
La VPC ne tardera plus à ouvrir non plus, donc si vous voulez acheter des goodies avec certains de mes dessins ou avec ceux des autres artistes, repassez régulièrement !

On a side note I *think* it's getting more and more probable that my laptop fails me before I can get a mac so I apologize in advance to my commissioners if I suddenly disappear. I save my stuff regularly so the commissions won't be lost, just delayed a little

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Also, just thought I'd advertize my bro's account. He's on DA too, here :
That'd be nice if you could have a look ^__^

Want to help make the world a better place ? Buy prints ! XD

:thumb89961801: :thumb81276415: :thumb79184976: :thumb70575875: :thumb69485434: :thumb68343285: :thumb67802837: :thumb63315733: :thumb60573703: :thumb55393240:

I'm finally done with university ! Seriously people usually think the Sorbonne is so cool, but believe me once you're in your only wish is to be out.

At the moment I'm getting many commissions which is really cool, because I need money and work to get my mind off the stress of these past months. I feel super busy, it's kinda refreshing. I'm eager to draw and paint !

Anyway I'm going to turn my old LJ into a sketchblog, so that I can post my sketches somewhere without spamming my watchers on DA. If you're interested, go there : [link]

That's it ! Thank you guys for the support

EDIT : I've added a new type of commissions, for those interested

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Also, just thought I'd advertize my bro's account. He's on DA too, here :
That'd be nice if you could have a look ^__^

Want to help make the world a better place ? Buy prints ! XD

:thumb81276415: :thumb79184976: :thumb70575875: :thumb69485434: :thumb68343285: :thumb67802837: :thumb63315733: :thumb60573703: :thumb55393240:

I'm writing a FAQ at the moment, because I realized many questions keep coming back and I thought it would be convenient to put them all in one place. So if you've got questions, now is the right time to fire on Just put them in the comments or send me a note. Thanks !

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On a more personal note life has been toying with my limited patience lately... I had a job interview for Disneyland scheduled the day of my school final so I asked to change the date and I'm still waiting for their answer. Meanwhile I got a leak in my bathroom - water everywhere, how sweet >> I won't mention the rest but to put it in a nutshell, I'm having extreme bad luck at the moment. Not mentioning finals, graduation and the like.

Aaaand today I found out that Disney Store sells this beautiful art nouveauish Jasmine journal :
[link] (then Disney Store > type jasmine journal in the search thing)



And I was like, wow, so cheap ! Ima buy it. But they ask for $30 charges to ship in France. There's no way I can spend so much just for shipping charges. I tell you I'm cursed.

So I'd like to know if there's anyone generous enough in the US that'd be ready to buy it and ship it to me in France in exchange for a commission ? It would be a digitally colored commission of one character. The price of this type of commission is higher than what it'd cost you to buy and ship the journal.
OR if you know another site that sells it and whose shipping rates are not delirious, please tell me !
If there's anyone interested, please drop me a note and we'll discuss things
(Don't note me if you plan to get the commission without sending anything, I won't draw a thing before I get proof that you sent the thing)

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Also, just thought I'd advertize my bro's account. He's on DA too, here :
That'd be nice if you could have a look ^__^

Want to help make the world a better place ? Buy prints ! XD

:thumb81276415: :thumb79184976: :thumb70575875: :thumb69485434: :thumb68343285: :thumb67802837: :thumb63315733: :thumb60573703: :thumb55393240:

Wow guess what, I actually took some time to take care of my website ! There's un update and even something like a new layout and stuff ^___^ I thought my last painting would be nice on my website. You can check it out here : [link] (you may have to refresh the page if the changes don't appear)

EDIT : My website moved ! The new address is www.wild-melody.com so please update your favorites ! The redirection page will not last long :3


On a side note : I'll soon have another adcast campain running, so if you see the ad of last time of if you recognize my paintings, please don't click ! XD

Thankies for reading <3

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Also, just thought I'd advertize my bro's account. He's on DA too, here :
That'd be nice if you could have a look ^__^

Want to help make the world a better place ? Buy prints ! XD

:thumb81276415: :thumb79184976: :thumb70575875: :thumb69485434: :thumb68343285: :thumb67802837: :thumb63315733: :thumb60573703: :thumb55393240:

Yeay, new layout ! I've always wanted to have a sub to try this thing out, and now I can do it AT LAST. Thanks again to my benefactor.

Also, just thought I'd advertize my bro's account. He's on DA too, here :
That'd be nice if you could have a look ^__^

If you want to commission me, I made a forum post with different kinds of offers, that you can see here : [link]

If you're interested or if you have questions, please Note me on Deviant art or email me at hollybell[at]voila[dot]fr

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