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Kenisya

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About Kenisya

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Artist // Professional // Varied
  • Oct 9, 1993
  • United States
  • Deviant for 15 years
  • She / Her
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Hoofs: Participated in April Fools' Day 2020
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My Bio

I am a contract Graphic Designer by profession but my original passion has always been illustration. Although my adult life doesn't always allow me to be as active as I was in my younger years, I still hope to create and contribute for years to come. Outside of art I am passionate about dog training and operate as a Search and Rescue volunteer. I am currently raising my youngest dog as a SAR K9 and have about a year left before our training is complete and I've freed up more time.

Favourite Movies
The Patriot, Dances With Wolves, Lost Boys, A Town Called Panic, Lion King, Spirit, Spirited Away
Favourite TV Shows
Spongebob, Merlin, Doctor Who, Downton Abbey, Breaking Bad, Dexter, The Walking Dead, Grimm
Favourite Bands / Musical Artists
Imagine Dragons, Fall Out Boys, Taylor Swift, Mumford and Sons, One Republic, Green Day, Linkin Park
Favourite Books
Eragon, Edgar Sawtelle, Harry Potter, Where the Red Fern Grows, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in 80 Days, Pride and Prejudice,
Favourite Writers
Steven King, Dean Koontz, Christopher Paolini, J.K. Rowling
Favourite Games
Zelda, Fallout 4, COD, Battlefront, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Spyro, Mario Kart, Zoo Tycoon 2, Minecraft
Favourite Gaming Platform
Xbox, Nintendo Wii (not cool enough for a switch yet), PC
Tools of the Trade
Adobe Photoshop CC, Wacom Intuos Pro, Faber Castell Polychromos, Winsor & Newton Brush Markers, Pigma Micron Pens, Winsor & Newton Watercolors
Other Interests
Search and Rescue, Web Design, Computer Programming, Dog Training, Photography, Science

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What have you been up to?

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Hello, my amazing followers! I remember a time in High School when I thought to myself "man am I ever going to have so much time for art and DA when I'm an adult and I don't have school or chores to worry about anymore!" Who knew adulthood would be so much more time constraining!? Haha It's been a while since I've had time for personal art, but as promised I'll always come back. I can't help but wonder how many of my old DA friends and watchers are still active on here and where your lives have taken you over the years. I've written up some of my highlights below and can't wait to hear about yours! I think the last time I was on here was partway through University. I was doing good in the University of Utah Biomedical Engineering program and was looking forward to a career in research or Veterinary Medicine. As I had posted at one point though I was playing a dangerous financial game, taking a $4-$5k short term, non-interest loan out through the University every semester. Because
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Making more progress! Color and fur mapping is almost where I want it. Time for detail work. Going to keep posting WIPS with this status feature to hold myself accountable to finish it! Haha
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Sneak peek at my new digital piece. It is starting to come together!
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2020-04-17 thanks F
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Hello, welcome to our group The-Big-Cats-Club :hug:

Kenisya

Thank you for the add!

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How did you get so good at dogs/fur? I've been trying and trying and I just can't.
Kenisya

Many years of repetitive practice. I recommend working on drawing it monochromatically to start. This helps with knowing how to create depth before adding colors into the mix. I did a lot with a single colored pen or pencil on paper before transitioning into digital or colored pencil art. Find a photo you like of your favorite animal and try to follow the length and direction also start paying attention to how it lays over muscles and fine details and how to create contrast. I also recommend drawing from life once you are ready to start moving away from stagnant references. If you have a pet grab your notepad and draw them on the spot. For wildlife, my sister and I used to go to the zoo and draw. That's a bit harder with COVID restrictions now but I really like nature documentaries for this too!

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