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No problem. I figured A1 would be the first to respond. But he beat you to it? lol, funny coincidence.

For shading, I mixed two pieces of advice: Use a mechanical pencil (The tip is finer, so you can do detail better. Thta, and when you stop to sharpen a regular pencil, sometimes you get a slightly different shade), and shade all in one direction. So all the lines go \\\, instead of \|//\. Shading-wise, I'm not sure between you and NPG. I think you have different styles and they both work. It's hard to judge, since I don't really know art.

Don't concern yourself with it, there's no rush. Take all the time you need^^

I wouldn't worry too much, it'll all come with time :D

The funny thing is, I can give advice, but I can't follow it myself. Even with drawing- I can't personally do it, but I can tell someone how to shade. It's really weird, lol.

Like you said, it's hard to tell since I just met you, but my first impression of you was a good one. You come across as polite, and that's rare, especially on the internet. Aside from your great drawing ability, that's really all I can say.(Since I haven't known you all that long yet)

It's alright, there's no rush whatsoever^^

Well the pleasure is all mine. Any friend of my two best friends on the web is a friend of mineout me . I would love comments on my art. it's like pulling teeth to get them from alot of people. I may not comment on a persons entire gallery, but I try. Anyway, So you were gonna be contacting me here in a bit? (barking laugh and flattens ears happily)That's kind cool. Anyway. You have heard alot about me? like what. LOL. ANyway. I am glad you like my art. I try. I don't get to draw as much as I used to. I wish I did, but sadly life makes it hard to find time. Anyway. are you kidding? You are really really good. If you keep working on your art I can't imagin how even more amazing your art will be than now!!!! You are really talented. Don't let anyone else. even yourself say any different.

What up! I'm A1, Kiba, Alchemest, Whatever. LOL. I'm a friend of Nextguardian, aka NG. I noticed your name in a comment and thought I would stop by and say hello. I haven't been on in awhile, but I just got my net back. I might be on more now. Anyway. amazing art!

You've just got to take your time, and comment as much as you can. That's really all I did. I can recommend a few people, actually. They don't come on as often anymore, but they're good people:

MrGimp
Childoftheferal
Flashthehedgehog
Alchemest1 (And his fiance, Subcultralgirl, who uses the account, too)
Midnight_Chaos
Vinca
roadrash

Don't get discouraged if most of these people don't answer, or don't answer right away. Most of them have left the site in some capacity.

All my friends are talented artists, so I tend to ask them. I'm not a stellar artist myself (I'm a little better with fics), so I always ask other people to draw my OC.

I'm glad you think so. I just have a lot of experience with various problems (anxiety, etc). I don't mind helping. Some of them...kinda glad they don't always contact me, truth be told. I give advice (If I can), now work miracles, lol.

NPG is always making gifts, you're right. I owe her for an art trade, come to think of it. Oh wow, I'm like four months late! lol. Yes, you're as nice as she is. And talented, too. Put it this way- everyone of my friends on FAC is a talented artist and a good person- you deserve your spot easily :D

No way, I like seeing how different people draw him :)

Wow, tactical error on my part. I linked that pic because (like I said 100% truthfully :D ) you and NPG draw in similar styles. As for her getting comments, give it time. You will, too. Just comment alot yourself, and you'll get lots in return. Most people on FAC are like that; they won't comment just for the heck of it sometimes. And besides, I don't get the requests either. The only time people want to talk to me is when I can give some kind of advice, strangely enough. I think I even had one girl tell me 'I wish my boyfriend was more like you'. THAT was hysterical, though I was kinda like 'you're kidding, right?'
Anyway, give it time, you're still kinda new here. Keep posting work, and the comments will come.

Ah, you didn't hear the whole story behind the Ryouko thing, though! See, NPG read a couple of my fics and really got behind the RyoukoXSakura pairing. Then we both were into Death Note, and I joked about how funny it would be if Matsuda and Ryouko were in Ouran. It all snowballed from a few weird conversations. Besides, I didn't ask for those, it was NPG's idea to draw them. (Kinda my fault, b/c I inadvertantly give her ideas. I think I was somehow partly responsible for the 'Death Note Bunnies' pic ^^') Trust me, I don't ask just anyone to draw my character. It's prob not a big deal, but it means a lot that you would agree to. And I'm NOT just saying that :)

Anyway, dont' worry, you'll get a huge set of fans yourself I bet. It's like pulling teeth to get people to comment around here. Trying to tell yourself that NPG gets more attention isn't being fair to yourself. She's been here for three years, lots of people have heard of her. Give yourself time to meet people :D

(And of course I'd still like you to draw Ryouko, if you still want to :) )

lol, you and NPG are impossible to convince! You're talented, live with it! Believe it! lol! :D

Oh yeah, that kind of stuff WOULD help, lol. I didn't even think of it. (Rolls eyes) Let me see- He has dark brown hair and eyes. He wears a normal Naruto headband, and his hair style is...hard to explain. I've got a reference pic just for that ( http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-707967.html ). Black shirt, black pants, green vest. I think that's everything. Let me know if you need more :) Thanks again for doing this!

Alright, if you're sure...

Yes I do :) You two draw in similar styles.

I'm sure you did fine, you're talented enough^^ As for me...well, actually, let me find a good reference pic first. Just remind me to link it to you, lol. It's not anything hard, but it's one of my OC and I just can't draw the guy right!

Here we go: http://www.fanart-central.net/pic-695218.html

The guy on the right. As you can see, I can't draw him worth beans (especially not a kissing pic -_-'- that's just the best reference I had of him.)

If that can't work for you, let me know, no biggie^^ And let me know if I can draw/write something for you in return!