After discussing the contest withdrawal further with =BGWorX, I have decided to still withdraw my piece:
from the competition.
First of all let me say that THERE ARE NO HARD FEELINGS AT ALL between Brandon and Myself over this. I believe he did the right thing by restructuring the process in which this contest is judged. He also in no way intended for the voting process to be unfair.

The reason I am still withdrawing is simply because if my piece did happen to be judged to the finals, or actually WIN, I could never feel I really deserved it (my piece only had three votes after all), I also do not feel this would be fair to the other Artists that have submitted beautiful pieces themselves, and then have the guy who bitched about the voting win.

Brandon expressed concern over my art having the benefit of being submitted and at least viewed. I didn't do the colors on this to get views, or even to win a contest(I usually donate anything I win in contests to other Deviants, unless I need more subscription time, ) I did the colors to practice and to improve my capabilities as an artist, as Brandon's lines are always incredibly detailed. I had discussed coloring something of Brandon's long before his contest, it just gave me an excuse to finally do it. If he agrees to let me keep my work posted, then I am happy.

If you really want to support something, go vote at the super hero contest!!!! Its really close!!!!
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After contacting the Italian girl about stealing peoples artwork, I was pleased to see her pull everything off her site immediately. Here is her website link should you want to keep an eye on her.

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Art theft will not be tolerated.

After a long battle with cancer, Farrah Fawcett passed away today, she was 62. An icon in the 70's and early 80's, Farrah was one of the most recognizable pinups of all time.
Starring in Charlie's Angels, she made a mark as one of a trio of crime fighting bombshells. Although she left the show after a short time, she went on to star in several highly acclaimed movies (yes, she could act!).
Three Emmy, and two Golden Globe nominations showed she had more than just a golden smile and sex appeal.
Farrah Fawcett, the Queen of the 70's,
I will miss her.



Michael Jackson has also passed today.
Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, the seventh of nine children. He was 50. Whether you love him or hate him, nobody can deny he was a legend. With nearly a billion dollars in record sales, and 13 Grammys, he was one of the most successful entertainers in history.

Make sure you check out =brgtt's new community project!![link]
It is a super cool paper dolls project where we all can design costumes to add. Here are a few I have done:

So get off your butt and get involved!!!

*weknow
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS to Wino for winning the Regional (South East Asia & India)[link] CorelDraw Design competition! He used my stock of Alex:
to create his amazing vector. Thanks Wino! (I would show the piece here, but you'll just have to go support him to see it! )