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ArchaicGraffiti

Matt Chaveas
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I'm glad to see so many people liking, faving, and commenting on my artwork. A few skeptics here and there, but that's to be expected. Not all of my work is original, but it is all free-handed and colored by hand. The copied works I draw are tributes paid not just to the characters in the picture, but the original artists as well. Anyways, just recently I got a brand new computer as well as a new all-in-one printer and scanner. I love the resolution the scanner gives me. In fact, I've come to like it so much, I have decided to give all my pictures a bit of an "HD" makeover. Not all the pictures will be redone however, due to the fact that with some of them, I either sold or gave away the originals. But most of the ones that were sold were very old by date, so perhaps there will be a bit of preserved authenticity to the pictures.
Also, some of you may have noticed that a couple of my more explicit pictures are no longer available. That is because they were deemed too explicit by the site administrators. My apologies to the admins for not following the rules of the site. I was unaware as to where the line was drawn in explicit artwork. But now that I have a better idea as to what is deemed inappropriate for the site, I will avoid posting such material from now on.
I will not be submitting any new artwork as fast as I'd like to, due to the fact my hours at work have increased and I still have school to focus on, but I will still set aside some time to work on more submissions. Keep on watching, fellow deviants! Peace.
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Well, it's been quite a while since my last entry. A lot has happened, and yet still not enough has happened. Getting some of my new pictures on my site has been a bit of a hassle due to my computer crashing. Still got to wait a couple more months before I'm able to buy a new one. Ah well, you work with the cards life gives you. Process of getting more pictures done has slowed down due to school starting up. I'll still do what I can to keep 'em coming. I'm still extraordinarily happy with the Christmas gift I got for myself, which I just recently uploaded a pic of to my gallery - A real image version statue of Yoko Littner from Gurren Lagann, my favorite anime girl of all, next to Tifa and Felicia. Well, I'm off to do more homework. I never thought I'd actually hear myself say that I'm happy to be back in school again. Peace, peeps!
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Hello, everyone. I doubt anyone really reads these, but I still feel like writing about it. A couple weeks ago I came back from a cruise to Bermuda. The cruise itself was arranged by the IMTA (International Model & Talent Agency). A lot of aspiring actors, models, dancers, and singers were there. Competitions were held and almost everyone was nervous. But I managed to win myself an award for 1st runner-up in the talent division for best talent on the stage. In addition to this award, I also won a $500 scholarship to the IMTA convention being held this coming July in New York City. Another chance to meet with some very important agents and casting directors. These particular conventions were the launching points of the careers of such actors and actresses as Elijah Wood, Sean William Scott, Katie Holmes, and Jessica Beil. If I'm lucky and work hard, my big break will eventually come. I can't wait 'til July!
Aside from all that, Bermuda was absolutely beautiful. Crystal clear water, pink sand, and roosters running around all over the place! And it's like Europe... they drive on the left side down there. Also won myself some money in the casino on the ship. Only $20 though, but it's better winning it than losing it. Had lots of drinks and free meals. Best week of my life so far. XD
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So far I've been slowly getting more and more comments on my artwork, and it feels great to see that everyone appreciates it. There have, however, been a couple people who have been leaving some rather disgusting and immature comments on some of my pictures. I appreciate comments as much as the next person, but if anyone decides to leave me extremely juvenile and unnecessary comments, I will delete the comment and immediately block the user. If I wanted to see a bunch of crap coming out of someone's mouth, I'd watch Two Girls, One Cup. And I can still thankfully state that I have never seen, nor will I ever watch, that video. If you're going to leave me comments, keep them on a level of accolades, not on a level that illustrates your explicitly extensive vocabulary. Even if you find it funny, you're the only one who's laughing. Thank you.
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Well, it certainly has been awhile since I've been back to using this site. I've been on this site for over a year apparently, but really only used it to browse other artwork. Wasn't until today that I just started submitting my own. Don't know why it took me so long really. Guess I was just uneasy about it at the time. But now I'll be adding as much work as I can... at least those that I'm proud of. Feel free to view my work and comment on it. I always appreciate hearing critical reviews, even if it's constructive criticism.

Not all the work I do is original work of my own. Some of it is, while others are from pictures I gathered from the internet. What is original about them is the freehand work and coloring that are put into them. All pictures are drawn with Papermate® .7mm Clear Point mechanical pencils; and Crayola® and Prismacolor® colored pencils.
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