tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post2808101319642483955..comments2024-01-23T02:33:20.229-08:00Comments on DAN WARREN!: YEAR ONEUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-60891688393404032692018-09-08T23:14:03.643-07:002018-09-08T23:14:03.643-07:00this bags is so beautiful,Thanks for your sharing....this bags is so beautiful,Thanks for your sharing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.xn--42c7bnqdb2a7fbbb5x.com/" rel="nofollow">บาคาร่า</a>DreamNThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257609402083481867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-29650218362012917032012-11-12T12:22:08.725-08:002012-11-12T12:22:08.725-08:00This is a very nice read. It's so true and rel...This is a very nice read. It's so true and relatable.<br />I was once friends with a group of people who don't take themselves seriously and often do last-minute work. Although I did not fall that far (I still do my work on my own pace) I feel like I did not grow at all. However after I break up from the clique (it was also due to another personal problem) and met my current friends, I realized I improved so much faster. I guess it is also because my current group is always encouraging each other, scold each other (yes, we yell at each other if any of us is starting to lose our priorities) and on top of it all, we keep on trying to stay positive regardless of the immense stress in school.<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing this with us.Joaruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01077063840794397825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-8523208333706208802012-07-12T19:41:50.303-07:002012-07-12T19:41:50.303-07:00Wow this is a great post indeed! It amazes me how ...Wow this is a great post indeed! It amazes me how universal an experience can be, especially among artists such as ourselves. <br /><br />This article reminds me of the recent Crimson Conversation with Kekai. Around 6 or 7 minutes in he talks about how he went to an AI school (myself a graduate of AIPX) and making very close friends with the same passion and who have all realized the same truths (same with my group of friends). I literally thought he was talking about me and my friends personally.<br /><br />Yes misery loves company, but I like to think so does passion, inspiration, and motivation. I am lucky enough to surround myself with such people who understand the reality of our goals and are all pushing each other. It's why I've fallen in love with the Crimson Dagger community and it's why people flock to it. I find myself working harder and harder each day because of this. Your points are spot on and we can all attest to them in past, present, and future.<br /><br />Thanks for writing this up, and on my birthday no less! =P<br /><br />I will be sharing this with time and time again.Tim Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922656602024654234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-87891518275141348332012-07-06T19:41:52.237-07:002012-07-06T19:41:52.237-07:00Great post! All of this is true, its a hard road t...Great post! All of this is true, its a hard road to travel but worth it. Thanks for sharing! <br /><br />-LukeLuke Berlinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10299882967479863953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-79402970259885951632012-06-21T13:36:37.177-07:002012-06-21T13:36:37.177-07:00Fantastic post! I have, and will continue to, enjo...Fantastic post! I have, and will continue to, enjoy your ongoing adventures. <br /><br />Your positive outlook on the self-journey, as well as that of the artist community is absolutely wonderful...wish there were more like you (and Dave.).<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Brian Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928348862579721796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-68203704725626289362012-06-20T10:53:30.540-07:002012-06-20T10:53:30.540-07:00You replied! Thanks :) means a lot. I like the bit...You replied! Thanks :) means a lot. I like the bit about relationships being reflective of your own mental stability, totally, that's why they're so damn difficult, trying to navigate not just yours but the other persons will and neuroses...at least it keeps life interesting. <br />Cheers and good luck to you too.angwritenowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842924976915169007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-13772467814295492252012-06-18T04:44:42.985-07:002012-06-18T04:44:42.985-07:00Thank you for the post Dan. It's refreshing a...Thank you for the post Dan. It's refreshing and reassuring to read that we are not alone on this journey. <br />Thank you again for sharing your journey with us.<br /><br />Best,<br />ShannonShannon Beaumonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754103037716261387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-64598952108105325022012-06-17T04:00:59.760-07:002012-06-17T04:00:59.760-07:00Angela-
it is very tough dealing with those probl...Angela-<br /><br />it is very tough dealing with those problems. one important thing to remember is that relationships (especially romantic) are largely reflective of your personal mental stability. if you work a job you hate and feel as if you havent reached your real potential, if you feel like your dreams are passing you by, all these things will reflect in your relationships. if youre lucky, youll meet someone who understand and supports you along the way. but dont think its the end of the world if youre alone for a while. figuring out who you are first, and sorting all the troubles of an upstart freelancer, just means less problems later when youre ready to settle down. good luck!Daniel Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426498397557058949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-16921846956703508962012-06-17T04:00:11.243-07:002012-06-17T04:00:11.243-07:00Remember, Ejve- you arent necisarily 'giving u...Remember, Ejve- you arent necisarily 'giving up' on anyone. your real friends will understand that youre making an important investment in yourself and will stick with you along the way, even if it means seeing you less. I have friends whove stuck with me through mine, and youll have some who will through yours. If, however, you have a few who resent or dont understand this self- investment, then the hard question comes up as to what exactly that friendship is based on in the first place. As for the boyfriend- bear it no mind. trust me when i say that once you do this for real and take it as seriously as you need to, those things will self-sort and priorities will take care of themselves. this isnt a death sentence sealing your lonliness for all time! its quite the opposite- youll see what i mean. good luck!Daniel Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426498397557058949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-51420781410337778792012-06-17T02:59:34.475-07:002012-06-17T02:59:34.475-07:00Wow, Dan! This really opened my eyes and I feel mo...Wow, Dan! This really opened my eyes and I feel more inspired now than ever before even though these are things that I always known but never really wanted to face. Your post really got me thinking about my life and what I want to do but the hardest problem for me is giving up my social life and dedicate all my time to improve myself.<br /><br />My ex-boyfriend left me some months ago from this particular reason and it hit me really hard, so I guess Im kind of afraid of what's going to happen if I "give up" on my friends. But Im so glad you posted this because it was really something I needed to hear right now.<br /><br />Thank you Dan for inspiring me and so many others!Ejvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293398618118255897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-3969703278665418232012-06-14T03:50:29.895-07:002012-06-14T03:50:29.895-07:00I've been feeling a bit fed-up with trying to ...I've been feeling a bit fed-up with trying to fit in commissions and studies in between my full-time job, and worrying about my relationships to the point where I wondered if I can do it all.<br /><br />But reading your post has made me realise that I'm smack bang in the middle of my journey (as you described it at least)and I can't give up now, I should stop listening to my doubts and just crack on. <br /><br />It's just a shame that there is no way to dodge the pain when you realise how many people have drifted away in the process (or worrying about the really important relationships) thank god for Conceptart is all I have to say. Thanks again for the inspiration Dan :)angwritenowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842924976915169007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-91104590965075483512012-06-13T20:56:01.594-07:002012-06-13T20:56:01.594-07:00Really inspiring Daniel. I want that fulfillment i...Really inspiring Daniel. I want that fulfillment in my life. Now is the time! Thank you so much. I needed to read this at this time because I was already getting absorbed into finding a job I wouldn't appreciate that would waste valuable time. <br /><br />Daniel Lucasdlucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479439933733629415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-31854641538823442972012-06-13T19:56:34.791-07:002012-06-13T19:56:34.791-07:00Fantastic post, you made me realize that when I st...Fantastic post, you made me realize that when I started taking art seriously I still wasn't taking it seriously enough.<br /><br />So, feeling guilty after reading I stayed up to 1am doing studies last night :)LJFHutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13073839733833196892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-23831633630035048232012-06-13T13:23:00.016-07:002012-06-13T13:23:00.016-07:00thanks guys, i appreciate al the feedback. and tha...thanks guys, i appreciate al the feedback. and thanks to you as well, Daarken. you do a ton for all the awesome people in this community.Daniel Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426498397557058949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-52534721885136260342012-06-12T19:13:15.872-07:002012-06-12T19:13:15.872-07:00This was a great post. Thanks for sharing your exp...This was a great post. Thanks for sharing your experiences, so many of them rang true for me.Daarkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305402887045825112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-83282734097460877202012-06-12T18:08:05.370-07:002012-06-12T18:08:05.370-07:00Brilliant post, and I've been through all of t...Brilliant post, and I've been through all of that myself and am also not exactly 'known' or 'made it' but I make a decent living and adore what I do. But that last paragraph made me smile, as it's also exactly what I do now, and still get excited by making new discoveries in how I work, of finding new artists that inspire me to try their style. And the fact I'd rather be doing that most of the time rather than getting drunk, or playing games (hah Diablo 3 aside curse you Blizzard). But I know a couple of people who have bemoaned their own positions for not being where they want to be artistically, and I really hope they read this and take heed. Getting here is bloody hard work, but damn is it awesome when you get here. (oh and Danijel - I had my parents bemaon my artistic choices for a career until I was 28, and finally landed a good concept job - it's really hard but the best motivation is showing them they're wrong.)Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05142003383121475027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-46749735624040816052012-06-12T12:55:11.976-07:002012-06-12T12:55:11.976-07:00the bottom line is, you are not your parents. If t...the bottom line is, you are not your parents. If they dont stand behind you and dont believe in you, you have to break off and prove them wrong. I know it seems hard and I know it seems cruel to speak of family in that way, but the fact remains that this life is yours, not theirs, and that if they stand in the way they are turning themselves into an unfortunate obstacle. if they think art is a hobby, i invite you to bring them on my stream. Myself and others working in the field are always more than welcome to talk sense and reality into those who doubt this professions merits. weve done it with peoples parents before. but the fact remains- this is your life, and as legitimate an excuse parental disapproval may seem, its still just that- an excuse. best of luck.Daniel Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426498397557058949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-87679994996544647022012-06-12T11:58:18.645-07:002012-06-12T11:58:18.645-07:00I think your sentiments are familiar to most who h...I think your sentiments are familiar to most who have tried or are trying to become successful artists. I joined conceptart.org around time algenpfleger started his sketchbook and his progress was very motivational for me at the time. There was no doubt in my mind then what I wanted to do with my life, which is to become a professional concept artist. However I just started my masters in Engineering around that time and was unable to spend the necessary hours on drawing to improve my skills, or at least that's what I told my self. Four years later I'm barely half-way through my master degree and with nothing to show for in drawing skills. <br /><br />Reading your post makes me want to start drawing and never stop. Unfortunately my parents don't share my enthusiasm for the arts and see it mainly something as a possible hobby. Therefore I remain in the eternal limbo of procrastination of the last three years, going nowhere and doing nothing. Meanwhile I'm getting older (2 years older than you) and the time in which I'm free of financial or other burdens to pursue my dreams is dwindling away.<br /><br />But as you said whining will get you nowhere, it's what I've been doing for 3 years. In the ideal situation I should just finish my degree and draw as much as I can in the meantime. Afterwards I can commit to drawing fully with or without my parent's approval. However after so many false starts in the last three years I have all but given up on myself.DanijelChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07119455806094874371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-33989335998229750632012-06-12T09:52:39.355-07:002012-06-12T09:52:39.355-07:00Great stuff! I can honestly say that a lot of what...Great stuff! I can honestly say that a lot of what holds me back is the fear you keep mentioning. That's why articles like this, and livestreams, are so important to me.<br /><br />I am more than a few years removed from college, and the fear of not succeeding where I see younger individuals succeeding is probably the greatest fear I have. Reading this, however, makes me realize I just need to keep pushing myself. Fear is not something to buckle under, it's something to work alongside with.<br /><br />Thanks for all you do, see you around!magus824https://www.blogger.com/profile/17788727389707623591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-34499695183401296162012-06-12T08:44:26.061-07:002012-06-12T08:44:26.061-07:00Thanks Dan! You are such a great mentor and friend...Thanks Dan! You are such a great mentor and friend!My life changed since i found your and Dave's stream! thanks alot!Danielleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989721395743279718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5940210036629378304.post-58694405068966531982012-06-12T06:57:37.124-07:002012-06-12T06:57:37.124-07:00Awesome post. Written with enough gravity to force...Awesome post. Written with enough gravity to force reflection.<br /><br />Always it's the struggle between paying the bills and fulfilling one's dream. Each one is pulling and our soul is the rope a tug of war.<br /><br />Keep inspiring.lordofthetrancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01679344138402118470noreply@blogger.com