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Saturday Spotlight: Volume 009An Interview with-
*PsycheAnamnesis

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PsycheAnamnesis' Gallery
> Please introduce yourself, in your own words. What are your interests?
I was born into this world around 20 years ago and the name I have had since then is Alexandra. Art is nowadays the driving engine of an otherwise sordid existence, with photography being the focal point of my interests.
> Where did you begin with artistic endeavours? How did you come across Abstraction or Surrealism?
My appetite for artistic endeavours started to grow from the moment I came into posession of my first point-and-shoot camera a few years ago. I see photography as a way of se

Friday Feature: Issue 008A Collection of -
Recent Discoveries

:iconConceptualMiracles: :iconCarlosMoreira: :iconeintoern: :iconencorine:
:iconfr31g31st: :icondilekgenc: :iconpurplesplee: :iconinfunkwetrust:
:iconsnowfall-lullaby: :iconLeMatos: :iconboiledfrog: :iconadibudojo:
:iconkonspix: :iconrawangtak: :iconwritto: :iconjane-beata:
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Saturday Spotlight: Volume 008An Interview with-
~Megalithicmatt

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Megalithicmatt's Gallery
> Please introduce yourself, in your own words. What are your interests?
Hi, my name’s Matthew Davidson - I go by the moniker Megalithicmatt because I like visiting ancient sites such as stone circles and standing stones. I’m a geochemist, not an artist or designer by trade, so my photographs are taken purely as a hobby, though I have considered becoming a working photographer in the past. Aside from history and archaeology, I enjoy hiking, rock climbing and anything that gets me out into the countryside.
> Where did you begin with artis

Saturday Spotlight: Volume 007An Interview with-
*Dyloulee

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Dyloulee's Gallery
> Please introduce yourself, in your own words. What are your interests?
I don't consider myself as a photographer, but rather as an image-maker. I always love art. Whether it is the visual arts such as painting or photography, but also music and literature. I love dreams and I need to get away from it all.
> Where did you begin with artistic endeavours? How did you come across Abstraction or Surrealism?
I'm totally self-taught and I got to photography and digital art intuitively. In my youth, I used to make collages; that's really fun. Later, I found the same pleasure with photo-manipul

Saturday Spotlight: Volume 010An Interview with-
*KingaagniK

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KingaagniK's Gallery
> Please introduce yourself, in your own words. What are your interests?
My name is Kinga; I'm 20 years old, and I live in Budapest, Hungary. I take courses at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, because I would like to pass their next entrance exams in April. Becoming a major in Photography at this university is my biggest dream. I'm interested in art and music, and I live on horror movies and hot coffee.
> Where did you begin with artistic endeavours? How did you come across Abstraction or Surrealism?
I grew up in an artistic environment, which means there are many ph

Friday Feature: Issue 011A Collection of -
Recent Discoveries

:iconargylekidd: :iconzemni: :iconephemeral-artifacts: :iconoriontrail:
:iconmj-magic: :iconsmfoley: :iconhedzzation: :iconaerobozt:
:iconronnyengelmann: :iconaysenursarier: :iconseamushooligan: :iconemotionalitystudios:
:iconeliseenchanted: :icontimgrey: :iconcichutko: :iconlenscapist:
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Friday Feature: Issue 009A Collection of -
Recent Discoveries

:iconzwoing: :iconmarkie2k: :iconl-drolma: :iconaobaob:
:iconhenriquefrazao: :iconshoreham-boy: :iconexsakura: :iconorchid-fabric:
:iconcrossfading: :iconacidfast: :iconpolazarus2: :iconlutherbash:
:icontholang: :iconsweetpeaphototc: :iconcoffeetoffeesquirrel: :iconthinking-silence:
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Saturday Spotlight: Volume 014An Interview with-
*Une-Vache

:iconUne-Vache:
Une-Vache's Gallery
> Please introduce yourself, in your own words. What are your interests?
Hello: my name is Pierre Lagarde, AKA *Une-Vache. I'm a consultant in computer systems and data processing in a large company, and a photography and design hobbyist. I love music, singing, talking and laughing with friends and, for all these past years, I loved skating.
> Where did you begin with artistic endeavours? How did you come across Abstraction or Surrealism?
I began a few years ago for fun by making some desktop wallpapers for my friends and I, and also trying some 3D works with the primary software

A Note on Daily Deviation FeaturesAt ten features into my tenure as Community Volunteer for Abstract & Surreal Photography I am noticing a certain trend in response to abstract and surreal Daily Deviations. I shall address some of the recurring themes here, and hopefully answer some questions along the way. At this point I would like to mention that I am talking about a small and vocal minority, and I sincerely thank the overwhelming majority for supporting the featured artists and their work. You're what makes this site such a great community.
With that said, let's get to the troublesome themes I am coming across.
The "This is crap!" Argument
As an observer and a critic, you're entitled to think that something isn't very good. However, exclaiming as such on the comments of a piece of work that an artist has spent time and energy creating is not only counter-productive, but rude and insulting, especially if it's not followed up with some advice about how you think they could make their

Friday Feature: Issue 012A Collection of -
Recent Discoveries

:iconasruldwi: :iconfourteatwo: :iconben9-3: :iconeminguyen:
:iconlittlemine: :iconlealion: :iconhir77: :iconsultan-alghamdi:
:iconchaosfissure: :iconblaubeerkuchen: :iconanimalerrant: :iconleichenblass:
:iconkittonni: :iconal-baum: :iconhoaxeye: :iconavjake:
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Friday Feature: Issue 002A Collection of -
Recent Discoveries

:iconlucjablonska: :iconveronica-p: :iconpr13s7: :iconchutuliu:
:iconhalcyonshores: :iconadherance: :iconchillione: :iconaleksivic:
:iconkingaagnik: :iconsee-it-clear: :iconabdieft: :iconevilien:
:iconchaosfissure: :iconeredel: :iconintao: :iconleahenning:
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Friday Feature: Issue 014A Collection of -
Thumbshare Highlights

:iconconceptualmiracles: :iconaerendial: :iconmegalithicmatt:
:iconladyclarabellafaire: :iconmichael789: :iconjpthart:
:iconkatzilla13: :icondavidschermann: :iconsophiaazhou:
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Saturday Spotlight: Volume 011An Interview with-
*augenweide

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augenweide's Gallery
> Please introduce yourself, in your own words. What are your interests?
For a long time I - Peter, 55 years old - have been a gardener, living in a rural area in the northern part of Germany. I always have the option of being outside, coming across the elements, and embracing the light. Besides my interest in photography I take time for music, movies and books, but the stuff has to inspire me; I have to get moved inside by it. In my work I have a constant contact with plants, with nature, light and weather. In doing work I am descrying many details; I am sharpening my senses, and I am getting an acqu

Friday Feature: Issue 007A Collection of -
Recent Discoveries

:iconsteve2727: :iconalexandre-bordereau: :iconschnotte: :iconjfdupuis:
:iconwhiteviolet: :iconchalee9533: :iconmodernmilk: :iconsolefield:
:iconsp0oki: :icontuxedowerewolf: :iconsophiaazhou: :iconheardbydeaf:
:icondpressedsoul: :iconcasheefoo: :iconcrh: :iconphoenixstamatis:
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Saturday Spotlight: Volume 013An Interview with-
*insolitus85

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insolitus85's Gallery
> Please introduce yourself, in your own words. What are your interests?
Hi, my name is Rowan Heuvel, and I am 27 years old. I am a hobbyist photographer and my main photographic interest lies in abstract, (surreal) infrared and long-exposure photography. Other things I like and enjoy are skydiving, music, and wine.
> Where did you begin with artistic endeavours? How did you come across Abstraction or Surrealism?
When I was a kid I loved to draw and paint. Traditional tools where replaced with digital ones before long, because my father's job demanded a computer and we had pr

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Daily Deviation Report: January 2013

Thu Jan 31, 2013, 3:07 AM

Hallo, and welcome to my second Daily Deviation Report. What follows is a comprehensive feature of the Daily Deviations that I featured during the month of January 2013 in the Abstract and Surreal categories. Additionally, there also a number of Conceptual works included this month as I helped out during a time when there was no Conceptual CV in place. That, of course, has now been put to rest with the appointment of ^astridle in the role.

In terms of this collection, all of these images caught my eye in some way; whether it be through technical perfection, compositional intrigue, or the concept within. I am proud to present these works, and I applaud the relevant artists for their dedication and inspiration.

January 1st in Conceptual
111212 18:09 by *encorine

January 2nd in Abstract
Italy Blue by *siby

January 3rd in Abstract
Quietly Melt Down by =OnurKorpeoglu

January 4th in Surreal
Rush Hour I by ~FeliDae84

January 5th in Conceptual
get born again by ~Snukki

January 6th in Surreal
alone by *tuminka

January 7th in Abstract
Space 2 by *Jbuth

January 8th in Conceptual
I Hide Myself Away In The Dark by *WeepingSisyphus

January 9th in Surreal
There by ~liutawras

January 10th in Surreal
qqq 11 by *metindemiralay

January 11th in Surreal
Lost In The Forest 49 by ~mirrormasked

January 12th in Conceptual
At World's End by ~Liebeistverboten

January 13th in Abstract
14 Poles by ~UweLangmann

January 14th in Surreal
Decay by *Greyguardian

January 15th in Surreal
Think by ~slumberbreeze

January 16th in Conceptual
SHADE by ~paRanOYiqzz

January 17th in Abstract
Sangalhos, Portugal, 2010 by ~philipz

January 18th in Abstract
tcartsba by *m-lucia

January 19th in Abstract
Winter's Day by ~MarcinBera

January 20th in Conceptual
sotpik: simon by `goodbyejulia

January 21st in Surreal
chains and cages by *schnotte

January 22nd in Surreal
Galaxy by ~imveryconfused

January 23rd in Conceptual
web by ~henriquefrazao

January 24th in Surreal
Come Home by *LuizaLazar

January 25th in Abstract
Brise Soleil by ~SunsetSam

January 26th in Abstract
Out of sight by *mebilia

January 27th in Conceptual
Fear of Change by ~LevAni11

January 28th in Abstract
quite straight by *scheinbar

January 29th in Surreal
Rainy days by =PawelMatys

January 30th in Abstract
multiple by ~incolorwetrust

January 31st in Conceptual
no title by *morgondotter

This month, the following artists helped me greatly with my Daily Deviation features by sending suggestions to me via note for works, or artists, that they'd like to see featured. While in some cases I chose another work from the artist, their input was nonetheless invaluable as these works would not have come to my attention otherwise.

=xthumbtakx
=CGiraldez
=Dream-traveler
`limnides
`SavageFrog
fallowfrenzy
`DpressedSoul
`Arichy
ParallelDeviant

For those of you who suggested work that I did not, or have yet to, feature, thanks are also due. I appreciate each and every suggestion that I receive, and while they may not always end up with a Daily Deviation feature, it does expose me to new artworks to critique, appreciate, and feature elsewhere. Most of the content of my Friday Feature articles come from suggestions by other artists, for example! So, please, don't be discouraged if you don't get a reply or don't see your suggestions featured: feel free to send more in future.

Thank-you for your time, and all the best for the coming month.