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    I just realized something some day ago at some time while riding some jeepney on my way home somewhere.
I reminisced the days when I used to hate trying to draw realistically cause it never turned out the way I wanted it to look like.
As a teenager used to drawing nothing but manga and cartoons, it was a big hassle for me to learn realism and usually, I would give up half way. 
I once swore to my friend that I will never be good at painting anything realistic. 

    When I got into a school of Fine Arts, I was extremely nervous. My image of the fine arts was mostly of painting realistic people, murals and stuff. My image was wrong obviously. People of the same age as I did had the same problem. They are used to drawing manga like I did which gave me a ton of relief. So then, I started to learn how to draw in the right proportion, how to play with Global lighting yet still make it look realistic, I learned how to draw proper perspective, color depth and so much more. Now, I'm on my last year of fine arts, I tried to remember the things I have learned in school. I noticed my style became different (you can see it in my gallery.) I realized that my style is not limited to only one style; Manga. I may not have mastered the realistic style, but I have learned how to base my imagination realistically. Now I'm exploring what ever I can do with the realistic style and how I can bend it, even my manga style improved and I am so happy with my own style as of the moment. (Of course, there is always room for improvement.)

    So what did I realize that day in that time in that jeepney on the way home in that place?

    I realized that, what my professors say is true, for me at least. That the best way to learn your own style is to start from the basics. Meaning, I have to start over even though I have already gone far on the Manga style, when I learned new things, I found out I can go even further than what I have done before. If I was afraid to go into Fine Arts school because of my mental image on realistic styles, I might not even realize I'm not improving at all.

    In other words, the best way to improve is to not be afraid to go out of your comfort zone. When you finally get out of that shell, you'll find out how an awesome adventure is waiting for you. And its not just in art, but also in life.

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Yay a wishlist!

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Dear Secret Santa.

please throw your art at me :D
For specific characters you can choose between my OCs:
Adeline:
Adeline by pikadiana
SINTERRA: Adeline (and her expressions) by enzara
Daemon:
Image by pikadiana (the guy.. the one on the right )

if you dont feel like drawing any of them, you can just draw
Ciel Phantomhive But i would really like one of my ocs if you please

 Thank you santa-san! merry christmas and i hope you enjoy throwing art around :D :heart:

:heart: ~D
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General

First name: Diana 
Middle name: Immaculate
Nickname: Dee
Location: the Pearl of the East
Age: 20
Height:  5'3
Zodiac sign: Taurus
Any pets: Buster (dog), Perseus (cat), 3 new unnamed kittens(just 2 days ago), and a fish called Voldemort.. seriously
Favourite thing about yourself: My strength. I have superhuman strength compared to most girls
Worst habit: PROcrastinating
Fun fact: My mom has a fish and he's named Terminator. Voldemort and Terminator are friends


Identity, Sexuality & Personality
Sexual preference: Any Male who is breathing.
Relationship status: 5ever alone

Routine
"Early Bird" or "Night Owl":  ughhh.. neither.. SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK
Bath or shower: we have something called Timba and Tabo (Pail and Dipper) where we pick up water from the pail and pour the freezing cold water on our skulls. Yeah we do that quite alot. That's how i take a bath. it's like we do the icebucket challenge everyday especially when we do it in the morning. brr
First thought in the morning: during school days, "f*ck! IM LATE".. during weekends "im hungry"
Last thought before falling asleep at night: thesis...

School/Work
Do you work or are you a student: Student! and sometimes a freelance artist in some companies..
What do you do well: anything that involves drawing and a computer
Where do you see yourself in 5 years: In my own house/apartment

Habits (Do you…?)
Drink: water
Smoke: no
Do Drugs: painkillers... when i overwork
Exercise: i play just dance in the ps3 if that counts 
Have a go-to comfort food: cereals are my stress-food
Have a nervous habit: biting my nails


What is your favorite…?
Physical quality (in yourself): My hands. they can do almost anything
In Others: their smile. nothing beats a smile for me
Mental/emotional quality (in yourself): idk, i think im strong willed.. they say xD
Food: anything edible
Animal: Dogs
Artist/Band/Group: Nishii Yukito/ Black Eyed peas
Author/Poet: Yana Toboso.. im sorry i dont read that much 

-EDIT-

I FORGOT THE TAGS

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Tagged by: :iconfullycustom:

Rules:
1. You must post the rules.
2. Each person must post 5 things about themselves in their journal.
3. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post and create five new questions for the people you tag to answer
4. You have to choose 10 people to tag and post their icons on your journal. 
5. Go to their page and tell them you have tagged them. (but doesn't this just show up on your mentions?)
6. No tag backs
7. No stuff in the tagging section about "you're tagged if you're reading this" You legitimately have to tag 10 people

5 Facts about me:

1. My Alias was almost changed to Enzara but the moment i googled it, what turned out is...onion head 'shock'  ... So back to Pikadiana

2. I love biting my loved ones... but im too afraid to hurt them so i don't-really-bite bite them :3

3. I love stars but its not my favourite shape
 

4. I love pink but i dislike girly things
 

5. I like messing around with strangers. then running like hell never to be seen agian.  

Questions/Answers:

1. Biggest Achievement?
    So far... i graduated highschool xD 

2. Biggest Fear?
    Lightning... and thunder.. oh god why Spaz attack 

3. Favourite Drink?
    I love Iced Tea but im a Coffee Monster too! Bring on the bean    

4. Favourite Pairing?
    *gasp* CielxLizzy ..Ciel and Lizzy (Huggy) [V1]  

5. Are you a morning person or a night owl?
    Omg.. both? who needs sleep anyway? HAHAHAHAHHA *shot*


Questions for you to answer:

1. What's the wierdest thing you ever ate?

2. What was your childhood dream?

3. What is the meaning of life?

4. A shooting star!! What do you wish for?

5. On a scale of 1 to 'MURICA America. How free are you tonight?

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goddamnit xD




Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/PikaDia…
Twitter: twitter.com/Pikadiana1
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HelloGuys <3 I have just started a Facebook page where i'll be posting some Wips and some art that i wouldnt be posting here in my DA <3

PLease check it out yourselves

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/PikaDia…
Twitter: twitter.com/Pikadiana1

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