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Published: 2011-12-23 07:14:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 779; Favourites: 18; Downloads: 0
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Description EDIT: I should've known there was a site for this project xD They're actually kids in orphanages and this project's done to give them a memory of their youth, and so they can cherish it/see themselves as works of art. This gives a better explanation [link]

I can't believe I'm finally done with this ;w; I mean, I really enjoyed working on it but... oh gosh, so much work... not to mention, most of it was rushed because I thought the due date was earlier and I had procrastinated a LOT xD Stayed up super late to work on it, spent another hour trying to come up with an excuse for why it wasn't finished, was late to school the next day... Fast acting karma, I guess xDD OTL I wish I could fix the scratches on his cheek and touch up colors, but this isn't Photoshop xD Also, his one eye is too low and open too much... ARGH, WHY AM I SO METICULOUS snfkghj someone slap meeee xDD

But yes, the Memory Project. The NAHS(National Art Honor Society) at my school does this. We each get a photo of a child and we have to draw them. I really felt a connection while drawing this, and seeing how happy he was when he recieved it made me beam. I'm so glad I was able to make a little boy happy

He does have a name, but I'm not allowed to disclose it xD

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Time spent: 11 hours
Mediums/Tools: Prismacolor Scholar Colored Pencils, Scratch tool/X-Acto Knife, a regular number 2 Ticonderoga, an eraser.
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Comments: 29

CrazedPochamaXD [2012-07-05 16:39:14 +0000 UTC]

wow! You are a great traditional artist!! My school has a NAHS too. Sadly, my school only offers one elective: either art or orchestra/band. Sadly, I play the violin, so I can't join.. This is gorgeous tho! I am so bad when it comes to colored pencils!

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Mouseleaf In reply to CrazedPochamaXD [2012-07-08 17:32:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! x3 And aw man, that stinks! D: We kinda have that in freshmen year; you can only pick music OR art, and that decision affects the years ahead. Like, I took music in 9th grade, Studio Art in 10th grade, and then Drawing and Painting I and II in 11th and 12th, respectively. I didn't have enough years to take AP Studio xD But I'm kinda glad I didn't take it because I enjoyed D&PII and I wouldn't have made friends with a bunch of awesome people

Woops, I essay'd :'D And oh shush, I'm sure you're great with colored pencils! After all, I loved your regular pencil work in that Spitfire comic you posted the other day! They're not too far off!

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CrazedPochamaXD In reply to Mouseleaf [2012-07-09 20:10:05 +0000 UTC]

lol ikr! It's always great when you make friends in a class!Honestly, I think you are very luck! You get to do all these cool art projects and stuff! But there was one upside of not taking art: my mom decided to buy me a tablet XD

lol i essay all the time!

That old thing? heheh :"D The only reason it looked sorta good was because of instagram. lol thanks tho!

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Mouseleaf In reply to CrazedPochamaXD [2012-07-12 16:34:03 +0000 UTC]

Indeed it is! ;u; It makes the class ten times better. And ohhh gosh, I had so many projects this year; it became a little over-whelming. I bet college will be even crazier when I get into the thick of it. And haha, tablets are always good! x3

LOL me too argh

You're quite welcome! ALSO, YOUR NEW ICON <33

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CrazedPochamaXD In reply to Mouseleaf [2012-07-18 00:20:14 +0000 UTC]

lol stay whelmed! *shot*

D'aww thanks!!

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Mouseleaf In reply to CrazedPochamaXD [2012-07-18 01:53:44 +0000 UTC]

HAHA, I FELL RIGHT INTO THAT ONE xD YEEES.

No prob! ^^

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Wisperwynd [2012-05-29 09:19:14 +0000 UTC]

Adorable *O*

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Mouseleaf In reply to Wisperwynd [2012-05-31 00:27:32 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks! ;u;

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Sanshia [2012-05-29 08:54:11 +0000 UTC]

Thats awesome owo

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Mouseleaf In reply to Sanshia [2012-05-29 08:57:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! x3

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Sanshia In reply to Mouseleaf [2012-05-29 08:59:49 +0000 UTC]

Sure you are awesome :3

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Tailed-Fox [2011-12-25 00:06:12 +0000 UTC]

Oh man this is fantastic!! Well done! Also, is it possible to do this if you're not part of a school/club or whatever? Or is it just an American thing? I kinda want to do it if I can.

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Mouseleaf In reply to Tailed-Fox [2011-12-25 00:24:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! ;w;

I'm pretty sure schools in Canada and Korea do it too :3 But it might have to specifically be through schools. I'm not sure though xD; There's probably more info on the create part of the site: [link]

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atrueenglishman [2011-12-23 20:52:23 +0000 UTC]

Aaaaah awesome TuT <333

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Mouseleaf In reply to atrueenglishman [2011-12-24 06:20:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank youuuu ;w; <333

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atrueenglishman In reply to Mouseleaf [2011-12-25 05:04:27 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome C":

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SkyLandWarrior [2011-12-23 20:18:45 +0000 UTC]

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Mouseleaf In reply to SkyLandWarrior [2011-12-24 06:40:48 +0000 UTC]

LMFAO x3 Thanks <3

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SkyLandWarrior In reply to Mouseleaf [2011-12-24 17:47:40 +0000 UTC]

No problem~ C:

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Hushkey1 [2011-12-23 17:01:41 +0000 UTC]

This is so amazing!!!

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Mouseleaf In reply to Hushkey1 [2011-12-23 19:54:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! ;w;

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CALLYKITTY [2011-12-23 17:00:24 +0000 UTC]

I did this for my school : O but mine looked horrible xD
This is amazzzingg holy shit : )

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Mouseleaf In reply to CALLYKITTY [2011-12-23 19:57:11 +0000 UTC]

Ooh, did you? : o What medium did you use? c: And I'm sure it didn't! D: Your art rooocks ;_;

Thank you so much ;w;

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CALLYKITTY In reply to Mouseleaf [2011-12-24 00:58:02 +0000 UTC]

No problems <3

and I used watercolour, but I didn't really like it so I never put it up here haha xD

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Mouseleaf In reply to CALLYKITTY [2011-12-24 06:19:35 +0000 UTC]

Awww D:

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FailDuck [2011-12-23 08:07:02 +0000 UTC]

Wow, beautiful work

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Mouseleaf In reply to FailDuck [2011-12-23 19:57:15 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! x3

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FailDuck In reply to Mouseleaf [2011-12-23 20:33:36 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome, its lovely work Thanks for the llama!

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Mouseleaf In reply to FailDuck [2011-12-23 22:52:55 +0000 UTC]

No prob! ^^

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