Group Updates
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Interview
Ashzoi Interviews
AgaaveWhat initially got you interested in creating equine related artwork?I actually don’t know the answer; what is it that makes little girls love horses?
Horses were my number one drawing subjects when I was a kid; I probably drew them before I had even seen an alive horse in my life. Maybe it was those 80’s My Little Ponies and other plastic horse toys which made me love these beautiful creatures so much that I wanted to capture them with pen and paper.
When did you start creating artwork?I have always been drawing. I drew a lot when I was younger but then stopped for several years when life got too busy with other things. Luckily I found a passion for art again when I joined DeviantArt about five years ago. Now I can’t see myself living my life without creating pictures!
Is there anything you find particularly difficult in creating your work?
I would love to be able to use different light sources better. I always have epic plans for lights and shadows when I start my artworks but somehow they disappear during coloring process...
What are your favorite equine related artworks in your gallery?
Difficult question! I have both love and hate relationship with most of my artworks.
I think my favorite one today is this drawing. I like how the character came out and I also pushed myself to do more detailed background than ever.
My second favorite would be this digital art piece. I am more traditional artist than digital but now I am trying to learn also secrets of digital painting. This picture turned out quite nicely which encourages me to practice more also this media!
Any tips for beginners?
Challenge yourself! When you are good at one sector of art, move forward to another and learn something new. Don't get stuck in your comfort zone but try often new tools and techniques.
Are there any artists you draw inspiration from?
There are so many inspiring artists in the world and here in dA! But since this in an interview for equine group, I would love to show you few artworks from artists who have fascinating styles of drawing equines.
Closing thoughts:
Have fun with art and create new!
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Chat
While our group does have its own chatroom :#UniqueEquines:, I'd like to take a moment to let you know about :#equinecommunitychat: as well. This new chat has been fairly active as of late with several of your fellow EC members so if you enjoy chatting and have some free time I suggest you stop on in.
Equine Community News
Group Contests:
Quirlicorns Import Auction, ends July 20th astralseed.deviantart.com/jour…
Cavitto's Grecian Summer Lights Show, cavitto.deviantart.com/journal…
Personal Contests:
Release Your Wild Side, end date TBA kriswillowflower.deviantart.co…
1000 Points - Draw My Horse, ends August 30 palemount.deviantart.com/journ…
Design That Horse, end date TBA horserider10.deviantart.com/jo…
Papillon Horse Design, ends July 10 meykka.deviantart.com/journal/…
Haute Ecole Dance Off Extreme has been extended www.deviantart.com/art/Pink-Po…
New Groups:
Equus-Felidae
ColouredHorseSociety
VirtuosoEquine
equicreate
Healing-Hayloft
WorldEquestrianGames
General EC news:
NewShine available for commissions newshine.deviantart.com/journa…
LittleKirara taking commissions for MLP customs
Astralseed is taking Animal Circle Vector commissions (commissions widget on her front page)
Abyssi-Somnis is selling her breed Ramerdaimns fav.me/d6bdc2w
