EDIT #3: I never thought I'd see the day. But it's here!
I'm grateful, excited, surprised and numb at the same time.  I'm sure I'll be getting a lot more messages since it's only been like 30min in so I'm thankful for each and every fav, I'll answer any comments/questions you might have and just a huge thank you to both my all-time faithful supporters and you new ones!
No time for lollygagging 'though , I'm hard at work on my newest design. Here's a little secret - it's a shirt comic!
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EDIT #2: This is officially my highest scoring design! Nothing earth-shattering in global terms but for me it is
Thank you all very much for all the votes and shares, you're awesome!
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EDIT #1: "Ta(ng)o" is now in the top 10 deviations in the past 24h in it's category, yay!! Keep the love coming!
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It's really fun to see the interest my latest piece "Ta(ng)o" has generated!



I haven't received this much faves this quick in a looong time, and I'm glad it's for this piece!
It is now up for scoring on Threadless, and if it reaches a high amount of votes, preferably $5's it's sure to be printed! So if you'd like to wear this shirt, or know somebody that might, please vote, or pass the link, I (and they) would really appreciate it!

You can vote here:

Score this design: "Ta(ng)o," to help it get printed on Threadless!

Them, & all their contests.

That was worth my first journal in a century I believe.

[link]

Saw this and thought it would be fun to do. Here we go

1. The first thing you faved...




2. Two you forgot about but still love...




3. Three that baffle you...




4. The last four you (by different people)




5. Something that would deserve a DD and doesn't have one...




6. Feature some friends' works...




7. Tag at least four more people

It's free to try for all those who want to

For the stats lovers - over the last 5 months I've lost 13kg (29lbs),  16cm in my waist, 13% fat and gained 11% muscle mass - I just felt like sharing this with somebody... I'm proof that PC guys can get in shape and effin keep it.

What I gotta do. Will I do it?
Stay tuned...

If you feel like doing your good deed for the day, here's the poll with the links
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Cheers!

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that is all.

FEATURE TIME
Hey guys,
came up with this!

Here are the RULES from his journal:

First and most importantly...you MUST HAVE A PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT to participate. You can't post art, and thumbnails in your journal without one. But beyond that: Be one of the first 18 people commenting on this journal entry, and I will add you to the "Featured Artist Spotlight List" in this journal/ For each of the 18 first people answering this journal I will put his/her avatar and the three deviations from his/her gallery on the list that I find appealing and think represent your work well and might bring some new friends your way. IMPORTANT: If you are featured you'll have to do the same in your journal, putting me on the list in the first place slot, and then completing the list with 17 other people who reply to you. The idea of this is not to get a free features, it is to spread art around for everyone.


So comment if you have a Premium Membership! Get some artwork featured, and then share the love in return!


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These last two weeks have been awesome! I've gotten some sweet feedback on my work and I feel truly humbled. I got 17 new watchers (which translates to almost 10% increase) and want to thank them all individually in this journal. Here they are:





and last but certainly not least !!

Thank you for taking interest in my work, I promise to keep coming with bigger and better artwork for you to enjoy! Also a big shout to all my friends and watchers that showed me keep showing me support by sharing this >>[link]<< and voting for me in the superhero contest, you  guys rule!

First let me thank each and everyone of you that ever decided to add me to their watchlist - that means you are either my "real" life friend, or you like my amateurish scribbles , or both.
Either way you care for me in some manner.

I'm in this contest. It's a great opportunity to receive appreciation for my work. If you think I deserve it and can be bothered to click here [link] you could vote for my entry.
Voting is via facebook or sms.
If you don't have facebook ask your friends and family that do to vote for me, link them up - I'd very much appreciate it.

Spread the word, support the Marv, share this [link] ! Be awesome!!
Thank you all in advance

Dear Ladies and Gentlemans,
Before you is a man who humbly needs all the support and votes he can receive so that he can win at life. It's that simple. You have all the power, what you need to do is just click this [link] and vote for my entry either via facebook or sms.

If you don't have facebook ask your bf/gf/friends/family that do to vote for me, link them up and stuff - I'd very much appreciate it.

_{The voting doesn't start until tomorrow, right now you can click the support button and you'll be notified sometime tomorrow when you're able to cast the vote. I'm very excited about this, I hope this entry does a heck of a lot better than my last one lol}

Anyhoo, spread the word, support the Marv, share this [link] ! Be awesome!!
Thank you all in advance

January 19th 2011 marks the official day that I can begin celebrating being a deviant for 1 year. I'd like to do that with getting a premium membership!

Here's where you come in -  
I'm doing:
- one character, original or otherwise
- full body
- full color
- inked and cellshaded >>[link]
- or painted >>[link] - your choice.
- simple background

I get to keep the rights, you get to keep the high-res printable file.

Here's the good part! As a gift to the dA community and my watchers, it'll only cost a 3month sub which translates to €5.91 (US $7.95) or 636 points, either is ok.

COMMISSIONS:
- - Thor's Assassin
- - Shamrock
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If you think this is a good deal and you're interested or you know somebody that might be interested, please don't keep this to yourselves

Happy DA birthday to me! Cheers!

Okaaay so today is my last day with premium membership so I figured I'd do some features and say hi.
Before we get on with the show I'd like to put to your attention this logo I made for a competition wich has a 4 day voting period starting today sooo if you feel like supporting me I'd be super thankful. Voting is via facebook and/or sms for now. As an incentive to voting for me I'm willing to draw a headshot sketch for the first 50 people that vote for me and write me back in this journal
You can vote for me here >>> [link] <<<

Hokay enuff of zat let's see ZE FEECHARS:

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...and many more.
Catch you people's later!

My friends from the internets, artists and art appreciators,

I owe you this journal. If you missed me or my work, care to read on.

As you might have noticed, I haven't been active on DA for almost a month now. I also haven't created any art in that period. I've come to a crossroads in life, and I'm unsure which path to take. I realize now that all this time on DA I haven't been creating art at all, merely just practicing techniques and sharpening skills (nothing wrong with that, of course).

I'm sorry I hadn't written this disclaimer of sorts sooner and I must stress I'm very thankful for all the faves, comments and watchlist adds I haven't replied to.

I'll probably scrap my gallery and start over when I decide to create art again. I will remain true to myself and reach deep within to bring the world serene art, made out of love, meaningful and consistent. I will keep practicing new forms of expression and keep it awesome at the same time.

I will also change my online habits a little, meaning I'll be spending less time online and more time living and working. I will answer comments/notes that have questions and ones that I deem necessary to reply to. I will appreciate all of them.

That pretty much sums things up for now.

I wish you all the best life can give, and a happy healthy living.

Marv

<< Braggadocio News >>

Well waddayaknow folks I'm a mommy, and my baby is in 1st grade! *rimshot*

My baby:


This is how I be stylin' on 'em:


Thanks to and for giving me the winning scores and putting this comp together, made my week for sure!

_{Official journal here} > [link]


<< Other News >>

I'd like to say thanks to all my new watchers and favers these last two months, it's been awesome getting this positive feedback on my work! I really appreciate you guys and gals taking your time to view and comment on my pieces, I'm honored to have captured your attention and promise to keep the art coming while improving its quality. Cheers!!

p.s. Hold your fingers crossed for I'm in another contest, namely in [link] with

Ahoy gang!
I am pleased to announce that me and my big pal have both ran into some free time and hence are able and willing to get busy for you, the faithful friends and watchers!

What's basically happening is me and Okan are teaming up to bring you the best of both worlds - lines and rendering. I shall be supplying the linework and shall be feeding them some colors by the spoon!

We won't spare our time and talent you can rest assured - in fact if you're watching either of us for a while now you've noticed we're hard workers with a fetish for details.

We are offering a vast array of services, including full body characters, waist up, bust and headshots from original characters, family and relatives, caricatures, various fanart, storyboards, panels, multiple characters, character design, elaborate backgrounds and scenery etc. You can also opt out to receive just my lineart or Okan's coloring to a lineart supplied by you!

Below are previews of how commissions would look:


_{You're more than welcome to go through both our galleries should you need a better idea of what me and him can muster individually.}

If you're interested in a commission or have specific question about how this all will work, please note anyone of us.
Thank you in advance!!

The best flash animation I've ever seen!!! ROFLMAO
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It's time to introduce you to more of my talented and supportive friends from dA.
I appreciate them taking the time to look at my art and share their thoughts and impressions. Again, some have been with me longer, some are new friends, but they're all making my journey to greatness  a better experience and for that I am very grateful
Here they are in no particular order:

Rorry
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Tanja


Frose


Cani


Johnny
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Popcorn-giver


Rebecca


Kendrick


Freemo


Flim




If you liked my friends work be sure to go and let them know, It will be very much appreciated!
Well, time to get back to work. Stay tuned for more Marv art soon.
Toodles

OK... I have been wanting to do this for a nice while now, so it was about time I actually did it
Well, today is the day, my first feature journal has arrived!!!
This journal is dedicated to the people that have shown me appreciation and support over the few months I've been here. Some were with me from the start, some came along after a while, but all have made a place in my heart and are making my journey fun. For that, I thank you.
Okan


Ognen


Pierre


Melvin


Lena


Darko


Canan



Blake


There are more artists that deserve to be featured over here, I will get to each of them eventually. In the meanwhile, keep on rocking, keep doing what you love and do best, and let's inspire each other to the top!!

If you liked my friends' work be sure to fave and add them to your watch!
And stay tuned I have an interesting announcement to make today!