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[kennedykennedy]

I've been worrying about the line between compliments and sycophancy, and whether I've been stepping over it a few times or not. I always try to add something thoughtful or constructive in my comments about what I like in people's writing or art, but sometimes I'm not sure if it comes across as such or not. Maybe I'm thinking about this too much

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[alexds3]

Sorry I'm like randomly up in your journal >__> I haven't known you all that long but your comments seem fine to me! I really appreciate anything beyond the "nice!" that I often get...

Hope you kick your art block soon. I took a little look through your gallery and the inks seem pretty good to me, though the style is almost a bit too reminiscent of vert's... not that its bad, you've done a swell job at it, but I'm sure you'd be happier if you could mix it up a bit and create a style thats more your own? Which is like a lot of talk cuz it takes time to actually do it... for which I'd suggest doing a ton of quick sketches, you'll find that working fast and loose will really open up your hand/ brain to new ideas.

Sorry for the unsolicited rant D:

[kennedykennedy]

You're right. I've actually been struggling with that a lot. It embarrasses and bothers me how obvious Vert's stylistic influence is on my art, but even though I've been pushing myself to draw differently, my stuff always ends up looking way too much like hers (only not because because her art is like x100000 better). I'm not making excuses for myself or anything, though; I'll start kicking my ass more about that. Thanks for your advice, and sorry if it annoys you that my art is so similar to hers. I really am working on it.

[frickee]

This is the last time I'll ever attempt to contact you.

I just want you to know how deeply you've hurt me kennedy. I don't view friendship as something you can hide from and throw away the day something bigger and better comes into your life. I'm not stupid, your excuses are weak. Realize that what you do affects those around you.

thanks and bye.

[kennedykennedy]

I know. I e-mailed you. You can read it (or not) if you want to, and do what you want from there.

I'm sorry that I hurt you and that things ended this way.

thank you

[anonymous]

thats it, brother