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About Me Deviant Member Heather Sheppard26/Female/United Kingdom Recent Activity
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Yep, sorry about the absence, but I have indeed left DA.

Part of it is because I don't particularly agree with DA's policy on anatomy ref - if I click 'stock>model>male>anatomy' I do not want to be greeted with a million pre-pubescent penises being vigorously rubbed. That's neither stock art, not art, that is some little kid thinking it's funny to post cock photos - no, it's not. For the record, your cocks are tiny. Please stop.
I don't have any problem at all with GOOD stock photos of people naked, I'm an adult and I don't see nakedness as a 'taboo', however, seeing 14 year old boy cocks on show is a bit too close to the pedophilia line for me, thanks.

The second reason is a little more personal - I was getting unnecessarily angry at some people's comments, and it's neither fair on them nor me. I get a lot of professional advice from friends and people I look up to - people who have been studying for a lot longer than I have. I admit, I don't know everything about art and being a painter, but I am making a point of listening to people who DO kno what they're talking about and trying not to get hurt by comments from those who don't. This certainly isn't everyone who's commented on my work here, and I sincerely thank you all for your support in the past - it's driven me to do well since I was 15, and I am incredibly thankful for that.

Also, this is probably a good time to say I've gone freelance! Sole Trader and everything :D
I'm offering illustration services and concept services for film and games - I want to stay freelance for a bit to work on improving my art, then maybe go back into games, but I'm quite enjoying not being a Fibromyalgia Zombie, and actually getting sleep! The tiredness and pain are going away slowly, so fingers crossed this is a sign of improvement! Also, I'm going to note that my illustration services ARE NOT FREE. I'm an experienced professional - I do not need to do free work for 'experience', I need moolah, thanks :) If you want to hire me, contact me on one of the links below.

As I'm moving from DA, I have a new home to live at - and a new name infact. if you find artwork by 'Gibbergeist' or 'Dinobot Illustration' That will most likely be me :) (I even set up a business account called 'Dinobot Illustration' - I LOVE it :D) I have a few links for you to follow if you're stil interested in seeing my new work - you can even buy stuff :D

Firstly, my Website; [link]

The Facebook page of updates! [link]

Then, Redbubble - for t-shirts and prints; [link]
(Theres the ever popular 'Cake-o-saurus' tee on there, as well as tea-cera-tops and zombie-saurus!)

Big Cartel for traditional paintings and crafts (like the facebook page and you'll get updates as to when stuff goes on sale) [link]

CGHub; [link]

Twitter; @dinobottwit

Erm... I think that's it for links :S


On another update, I'm going back into comics again. The games industry is fun and all, but I want to get some comics out. I really miss comics, and with the stuff I learnt in my games jobs, I'm bringing something different to the comics table :) there's 3 in preparation at the moment - unfortunately, not element star - I'd want to completely redo that, the stories been told too many times. And none can really be classed as 'manga' (thankfully. Really gone off manga of late. sorry :S) but sign up to the facebook page and you'll be the first to know :)

Anyhoo, I think that's all for now - if you want to follow the Dinobot revolution, get me on facebook or twitter!
  • Mood: Optimism
  • Listening to: Bowie

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I'm a 24 year-old Computer Games Artist for a DS and Wii developers, now working primarily in Concept/2D and UI art. After my first year and a half at a small indie dev studio in London, I've moved to a bigger studio to concentrate more on becoming a full-time concept artist, and loving it :)

Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Leamington Spa
  • Interests: Photography, Lomography, Hand-held games, exploring places and taking photos of things people miss.
  • Favourite movie: The Cat Returns / Howl's Moving Castle / Life Aquatic (lush soundtrack :D)/Coffee and Cigarette
  • Favourite band or musician: Hybrid, Hyper, Juno Reactor, Stanton Warriors, air, Royksopp,moby, Goldfrapp, DJ Shadow, e.c.t
  • Favourite genre of music: Breakbeat, Psy-breaks, Psytrance, a bit of DnB but also very chilled stuff and bebop/jazz
  • Favourite artist: I couldn't possibly name just one, or even say I like all the work done by one person.
  • Favourite poet or writer: Raymond E Feist, Phillip Pullman, Jules Verne
  • Favourite style of art: highly stylised stuff - things that make me go 'wow'
  • Operating System: Mac
  • MP3 player of choice: iTunes
  • Favourite game: Golden Sun, Final Fantasy series, WoW (sad but true), fl0w
  • Favourite gaming platform: RPG/MMO
  • Favourite cartoon character: Danger Mouse
  • Personal Quote: "AND HE SHALL BE NAMED 'GREGORY' A.K.A 'BATTLECAT"
  • Tools of the Trade: Propelling pencil (perma-sharp) painter + tablet, Photoshop, Nikon D40x

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~Erstus Nov 2, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
You're awesome
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~HiukiNukiro Aug 12, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
heh
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:iconashbythepokemongirl:
DUUUUDE. I absolutely love your artwork O///O it's so beautiful >< every time I look at it, I smile :3

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~annemator-08 Aug 29, 2010  Student Filmographer
hi would you like to join my group? link is below if you decide to join :D
And also, you have a really nice gallery

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PLEASE JOIN THIS GROUP [link] :hug: much APPRECIATED!!!
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~ilo-ka Aug 27, 2010  Professional Digital Artist
I love your gallery! It's trully beautiful:) I'm glad I've found one of your pictures that brought me here to watch the rest!

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:iconatomhawk:
Thanks for the devwatch!

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:icontamanou:
What a wonderful collection of great scenery and characters - I just had to watch you! :heart:
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:iconhiuki:
Why thankyou :)

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Mood: Affection *LucyDoesArt Jul 30, 2010  Professional Digital Artist
hey, thank u for the fave ^^

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*TedKimArt Jul 7, 2010  Professional Digital Artist
Thanks for the fave ;)

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'...if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.' - 1 Corinthians 13:2b
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