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Happy New Year! Among other things...
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It's been a long, long time since I've logged back on deviantART. I won't be on as much on this website these days, but I'll be posting work occasionally, when it's appropriate. Much of the Internet has changed since joining dA, with social media and other outlets for artists to be using to show some work.
So if you're interested, I have been posting regularly on my Instagram. You can find me post up regularly with daily sketches and illustrations at instagram.com/arukun14. You're also free to friend me on Facebook at facebook.com/arukun14.
Nine years here, and it has been an incredible journey so far. Hope to see some of you there.
Tim
So if you're interested, I have been posting regularly on my Instagram. You can find me post up regularly with daily sketches and illustrations at instagram.com/arukun14. You're also free to friend me on Facebook at facebook.com/arukun14.
Nine years here, and it has been an incredible journey so far. Hope to see some of you there.
Tim
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Follow me on DrawCrowd!
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Hey guys,
A new social network for professionals and art enthusiasts has opened up! Follow me at drawcrowd.com/arukun14 !
See you there! And as always, you are free to add me on Facebook (facebook.com/arukun14) or Twitter (twitter.com/arukun14) for the latest going-ons with art and life in general.
- Tim
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Moving On
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So I have a story. It's not often that I do this, but I have been quite vocal about it in recent times. An experience that I, personally, thought would be something worthwhile to share.
I'd have to say that 2013 had been the worst year I've ever had in my life. It was nothing but overwhelming. If I could say that a million times, I would. Developing an anxiety disorder is obviously not fun, let alone going through depression for months. Started off going to ER, twice, during the beginning of 2013. As a hypochondriac, it is unsettling to keep your mind quiet about all the things you worry about yourself and your health. I have been obsessive-compulsive all my life, and I'm sure that many people have a level of OCD in them, but with my level, it's hard to manage. When you combine it with the anxieties you have, the problems faced, my mind usually latches onto them, and it's fairly difficult for me to let go. These thoughts, most without merit, tend to linger in my mind for a long time, and would be analyzed over, and over, until I felt that it was no longer able to. The "What if" question is dangerous to linger on with.
But many other things have factored into the depression; parents recently divorced, losing a friend, but mainly, the lack of motivation and self-confidence. With each moment, and each loss, it was nothing but piling up on one another, thinking that it was never going to end. Was I sad? Probably not the best way to describe it. Depression can grasp onto anyone, and anybody, and it is a lot more than just feeling down. Of course I felt terrible when I lost my grandfather. Of course I felt anger when my parents separated. And of course, I blamed myself when I lost a good friend of mine. These certainly have gotten to the point where I had a serious lack of motivation to do anything. Dangerous for an individual to get at that level. Did I succumb to it? I certainly have not.
But I've spoken enough about those. That in itself seems like an accomplishment, doesn't it? Sometimes I would look up in the ceiling, maybe tear up ...a little at times, and tell myself, "There's a lot of other things to worry about. Way more." This battle was not against anyone, or anybody. It was towards myself. Finding my own self was the most challenging things I've ever gone through, and I know that it will always be the case in the many more years to come. And I'm sure that's the case with anybody. We blame nobody else, but ourselves, but that's because we fear hurting others. But there's a saying: the most important thing is if you care about everyone else, you need to care about yourself first. And I aim to keep that going.
I want to thank my loving family and friends with all my heart here up in NorCal (you know who you are), who guided me through the tough times I had. My loving friends in SoCal, who reminded me of the strength I had to keep me going. My friends in the East coast, always putting a smile on my face. My amazingly talented classmates, who know how to watch over their fellow mates. And to the people I've met this year, the community, past friends, regardless of who it is, for the inspiration to live a life that's worthwhile.
So, 2013 was no fun, but maybe it was still worthwhile after all. And I certainly hope that everyone will be safe, be happy, and achieve their dreams in 2014. Regardless of all the issues I've had, I always remember the things that are most important to me. And regardless of status, or level that we are all in, we're just normal, human beings.
But I've spoken enough about those. That in itself seems like an accomplishment, doesn't it? Sometimes I would look up in the ceiling, maybe tear up ...a little at times, and tell myself, "There's a lot of other things to worry about. Way more." This battle was not against anyone, or anybody. It was towards myself. Finding my own self was the most challenging things I've ever gone through, and I know that it will always be the case in the many more years to come. And I'm sure that's the case with anybody. We blame nobody else, but ourselves, but that's because we fear hurting others. But there's a saying: the most important thing is if you care about everyone else, you need to care about yourself first. And I aim to keep that going.
I want to thank my loving family and friends with all my heart here up in NorCal (you know who you are), who guided me through the tough times I had. My loving friends in SoCal, who reminded me of the strength I had to keep me going. My friends in the East coast, always putting a smile on my face. My amazingly talented classmates, who know how to watch over their fellow mates. And to the people I've met this year, the community, past friends, regardless of who it is, for the inspiration to live a life that's worthwhile.
So, 2013 was no fun, but maybe it was still worthwhile after all. And I certainly hope that everyone will be safe, be happy, and achieve their dreams in 2014. Regardless of all the issues I've had, I always remember the things that are most important to me. And regardless of status, or level that we are all in, we're just normal, human beings.
Happy New Year. Let's do some more art. 
- Tim
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Are you on CG-Hub?
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Hey Deviants!
Just wanted to let you guys know that I am on CG-Hub ( arukun14.cghub.com ), where I will be uploading completed works and paintings. If you are there, feel free to give me a follow!
Of course, you can also add me on Facebook ( facebook.com/arukun14 ), Twitter ( twitter.com/arukun14 ), or Instagram ( instagram.com/arukun14 ), for the latest in the works, doodles, sketches, and spitpaints I've been doing lately. You can also get in touch by emailing me at timfangonart@outlook.com.
And as always, EpicGamers here is always accepting Epic Games related fan art. So if you have any of that, feel free to send it off.
Thanks for the support guys!
Tim
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Happy 2013!
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Wow. Been a while since I've entered a journal entry...
Happy New Year guys! Now that the festivities are over, you're probably looking to hit the gym to lose that extra holiday weight? Or play with the new gadgets and games you got for Christmas? Or more importantly, do more art? Either way, I hope that your holidays have gone well.
I run a series with the Epic Games Community blog that features artists. I'm always looking around to see who's got awesome work, so if you think you have that, feel free to hit up the EpicGamers group. We'll get in touch when I see that you've got it!
Since I've joined Team Epic Gamer, I have been quite busy lately, along with school studies. But it's a "good type" of busy, because 99% of the time, it's involving art. The past year, just to note some of the things I've done for TEG, I've done Valentine cards, which apparently became popular when they came out. To follow that success, I've also done Christmas themed cards, which certainly became a hit during the "Gearsmas" time. There were a few other posts that were done for Gears 3 promo purposes, such as the Savage Grenadier Elite, which I definitely had so much fun to do.
Currently, I am on a "secret" project with InfiltraitorN7, and he was featured last year for his awesome Infinity Blade artwork. I'll certainly note that the project is related to that, but that's as far as I'll go. Can't wait to show you guys!
I have been opening more channels in the social media to display the doodles and whatnots I have been doing. So if you like, feel free to follow me at any of the networks:
TWITTER: twitter.com/arukun14
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/arukun14
FB PAGE: facebook.com/arukun14.art
TUMBLR: timfangon.com
BLOG: arukun14.com
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/arukun14
It's usually the best way nowadays for me to show the latest sketch dumps and such, but I'll still be here! Regardless of all of that, the most important thing is meeting new people, and making new friends. Honestly, I never thought that I would be doing things like this. But today, I have to thank all of you in the community for the support.
When you are passionate about something, work hard! You never know where it will lead you.
- Tim
Happy New Year guys! Now that the festivities are over, you're probably looking to hit the gym to lose that extra holiday weight? Or play with the new gadgets and games you got for Christmas? Or more importantly, do more art? Either way, I hope that your holidays have gone well.
I run a series with the Epic Games Community blog that features artists. I'm always looking around to see who's got awesome work, so if you think you have that, feel free to hit up the EpicGamers group. We'll get in touch when I see that you've got it!
Since I've joined Team Epic Gamer, I have been quite busy lately, along with school studies. But it's a "good type" of busy, because 99% of the time, it's involving art.
The past year, just to note some of the things I've done for TEG, I've done Valentine cards, which apparently became popular when they came out. To follow that success, I've also done Christmas themed cards, which certainly became a hit during the "Gearsmas" time. There were a few other posts that were done for Gears 3 promo purposes, such as the Savage Grenadier Elite, which I definitely had so much fun to do.
Currently, I am on a "secret" project with InfiltraitorN7, and he was featured last year for his awesome Infinity Blade artwork. I'll certainly note that the project is related to that, but that's as far as I'll go. Can't wait to show you guys!
I have been opening more channels in the social media to display the doodles and whatnots I have been doing. So if you like, feel free to follow me at any of the networks:
TWITTER: twitter.com/arukun14
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/arukun14
FB PAGE: facebook.com/arukun14.art
TUMBLR: timfangon.com
BLOG: arukun14.com
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/arukun14
It's usually the best way nowadays for me to show the latest sketch dumps and such, but I'll still be here!
Regardless of all of that, the most important thing is meeting new people, and making new friends. Honestly, I never thought that I would be doing things like this. But today, I have to thank all of you in the community for the support.When you are passionate about something, work hard! You never know where it will lead you.
- Tim
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