04-03-2013, 12:09 PM
Hey Dan :)
I'll start by saying that the Crimson Daggers changed my view about art/illustration. I would never be at the level (still bad, but...) that I'm now if it wasnt for you and Dave - and consequently, all the community. As someone (sorry, don't remember who) said in your stream a few days ago: Crimson Daggers are a state of mind. I agree with that. You have talked so much about how we have to study and practice, that I have this deep in my subconscience now.
The CD show us that we have to improve - all of us. Therefore, in my opinion, this argument that "Bloodsports are bad for us because only the 'good ones' get exposure", is rather egocentrical.
For me, seeing people like you, Mike, Alex Negrea, John Silva, Isra, Brent - all the people I got to know when I first joined the Daggers - progress so much and get jobs, it's more than inspirational. Every day I wake up and think about the path that you guys took to be where you are now makes me want to study hard and achieve better things too!
Its time to people realize that if you did not get a job, it's because you have to work harder, improve, practice. Why take away the chance for someone else to have exposure, just because your art wasnt good enough? I myself have a LONG road ahead, and I think the Bloodsports should continue everytime you and Dave have the chance to kick our butts to work! It was a whole year since the last Bloodsports, and now that we're back, a lot of new people joined, and that was awesome!
So, in my opinion, everytime you and Dave think it's a good time to start a new Bloodsports with fanart, you should do so. People are free to join or not. Those who are insecure shouldn't be a stone in others' path.
(: Thanks
I'll start by saying that the Crimson Daggers changed my view about art/illustration. I would never be at the level (still bad, but...) that I'm now if it wasnt for you and Dave - and consequently, all the community. As someone (sorry, don't remember who) said in your stream a few days ago: Crimson Daggers are a state of mind. I agree with that. You have talked so much about how we have to study and practice, that I have this deep in my subconscience now.
The CD show us that we have to improve - all of us. Therefore, in my opinion, this argument that "Bloodsports are bad for us because only the 'good ones' get exposure", is rather egocentrical.
For me, seeing people like you, Mike, Alex Negrea, John Silva, Isra, Brent - all the people I got to know when I first joined the Daggers - progress so much and get jobs, it's more than inspirational. Every day I wake up and think about the path that you guys took to be where you are now makes me want to study hard and achieve better things too!
Its time to people realize that if you did not get a job, it's because you have to work harder, improve, practice. Why take away the chance for someone else to have exposure, just because your art wasnt good enough? I myself have a LONG road ahead, and I think the Bloodsports should continue everytime you and Dave have the chance to kick our butts to work! It was a whole year since the last Bloodsports, and now that we're back, a lot of new people joined, and that was awesome!
So, in my opinion, everytime you and Dave think it's a good time to start a new Bloodsports with fanart, you should do so. People are free to join or not. Those who are insecure shouldn't be a stone in others' path.
(: Thanks