Well... I just saw this journal and I couldn't resist on doing a journal of my own, since I think this is a wonderful way to get nostalgic
Sooo... let's start, shall we?!
Hmmm... I'm a deviant since Jun 25, 2011. I was 20 years old when I joined this comunity and I only joined because
conviced me to. At that time I was trying to do the "30 Day Drawing Challenge". I must say I managed to do it till day 7 or so! xD
My first deviation
On that time, I discovered some amazing artists that inspired me a lot, like 
and 
and also founded some of my closest friendships here (you know who you are guys! 
)
But since this is such a big@$$ comunity, of course that the amount of artists I worship started to rise, so as my frustration. xD but that is something inherent to every artist. We are never OK with what we do, we always want more and more. and I worked a lot on that year to improve my drawing skills and find my own style.
By the end of 2011 I recieved my first Premium Membership, given to me by the lovely
And related to my art, this was what I had.
Not a LOT of improvement... but... it was there, I could see it and it made me happy to see that my hard work was compensating. I have to say here that Ailda was an enourmous help, always giving me a lot of motivation and critiques. So... I'm the artist I am today mostly because of her. ^^
and and also founded some of my closest friendships here (you know who you are guys! )But since this is such a big@$$ comunity, of course that the amount of artists I worship started to rise, so as my frustration. xD but that is something inherent to every artist. We are never OK with what we do, we always want more and more.
and I worked a lot on that year to improve my drawing skills and find my own style.By the end of 2011 I recieved my first Premium Membership, given to me by the lovely
And related to my art, this was what I had.
Not a LOT of improvement... but... it was there, I could see it and it made me happy to see that my hard work was compensating. I have to say here that Ailda was an enourmous help, always giving me a lot of motivation and critiques. So... I'm the artist I am today mostly because of her. ^^2012 was a big year! I drew A LOT! So far, this was my most productive year and also the one were I saw the biggest jump on my style and drawing skills. I studied a lot of resources, drew copies, tried new techniques, different approaches, I saw at least 2 of my works on the frontpage and... I recieved a Daily Deviation.
My First Daily Deviation
My First Daily Deviation It was such an honour, and believe me, it gave me a LOT of motivation to become better! So... I have to thank to the amazing 
for suggesting it and to 
for featuring it. Thank you! This was really important to me! 
In this Summer I also started developing a project with Ailda. It was a story named Cracked Gear and I dedicated a lot of my time to it (I still do, LOL I really love the characters we created and I draw them whenever I can! ^^).
By the end of 2012... I looked back and evaluated my progress... what I saw was.. improvement again. But this time... A LOT of it, and that's because I drew almost everyday of the year. I never stoped! ^^
for suggesting it and to for featuring it. Thank you! This was really important to me! In this Summer I also started developing a project with Ailda. It was a story named Cracked Gear and I dedicated a lot of my time to it (I still do, LOL I really love the characters we created and I draw them whenever I can! ^^).
By the end of 2012... I looked back and evaluated my progress... what I saw was.. improvement again. But this time... A LOT of it, and that's because I drew almost everyday of the year. I never stoped! ^^
I also started doing my "Watcher's Features". And sometimes I take longer to do one, but... I don't really want to stop it! It makes me happy to see my watchers happy by this little surprise, because.... it feels good to be featured and it's my way to thank them for being so awesome! 
:icobrohugplz:
My dear friend
also joined DeviantArt in this year!!! <3
It makes me happy to see my watchers happy by this little surprise, because.... it feels good to be featured and it's my way to thank them for being so awesome! :icobrohugplz:My dear friend
also joined DeviantArt in this year!!! <3Then... 2013 came with all it's mighty (or not) lol xD I didn't draw so much as in 2012, but I did the best I could.
I got more exposure, more feedback and in May 2013 I reached the 1000 followers.
I never thought I would reach it! And now I'm almost reaching the 2000! You are soooo many!!! Thank you! <3
I started working more with photoshop, trying new stuff, and I bought my tablet! (but only started using it more regularly... like... this Summer
LOL)
My first tutorial was made in this year, and I got a LOT of feedback. I was very happy that it could be helpfull to this comunity somehow!
And 3 of my Daily Devations Suggestions where accepted!
I also recieved a 1 year Premium Membership given to me by the ever so lovely
(thank you again hun! <3)
I got more exposure, more feedback and in May 2013 I reached the 1000 followers.
I never thought I would reach it! And now I'm almost reaching the 2000! You are soooo many!!! Thank you! <3I started working more with photoshop, trying new stuff, and I bought my tablet! (but only started using it more regularly... like... this Summer
LOL)I think I started seeing my ownstyle on this year. Something that people would look and say "This was done by Joana". And the hair started to be my trade mark LOL x3
And 3 of my Daily Devations Suggestions where accepted!
I also recieved a 1 year Premium Membership given to me by the ever so lovely
(thank you again hun! <3)Now... in 2014... I've been a bit absent, since I've been having a massive art block... but hopefully I'm starting to be able to draw again!
I have to say that the feedback I recieve on my works, given by you guys, is my main fuel. Seeing all of you being nice and actually liking my works, giving me some "little" big surprises and gifts... it's something that simply puts a smile on my face and makes my day brighter! You are all so amazing!
I am... without any doubt, very honored to be part of this comunity and to had the chance to meet you all!
I have to say that the feedback I recieve on my works, given by you guys, is my main fuel. Seeing all of you being nice and actually liking my works, giving me some "little" big surprises and gifts... it's something that simply puts a smile on my face and makes my day brighter! You are all so amazing!
I am... without any doubt, very honored to be part of this comunity and to had the chance to meet you all!
Before ending, just gonna leave a thank you to some important deviants!
Loonaki | 3lda | Accidentalsketch | Vanlau
Hayzy | Cloduy | Fdasuarez | Newsha-Ghasemi
