Have you ever wondered what goes on in the artistic endeavors of a Senior? What makes them tick?

"Devious Accents" is a feature/interview series of Senior Members here on deviantART that aims to surface key features of each Senior and to show them to the community as a whole, brought to you by #dAseniors--the official group for Senior Members on deviantART!

Finally, thoughts and sentiments from the Senior-side are revealed to the general community. Let's get started!

`Milotic1406: Why did you decide to make the leap and become a deviant?

`Oukan: Well it's a funny story. I was on Gaia-online looking at a form that posted a fanart picture of my favorite anime Inuyasha. Once I clicked on the link, it lead me here to Deviantart. I had no clue there was such an art website that had more than just fanart. I will admit I was very excited. It was during summer of July and I decided "why not? Let's join". I had more fun browsing around looking for more fanart, and later expanded my interest to photography and digital.

The walkway

`Milotic1406: Are there any major differences you see between the Senior side of the community and the community as a whole?

`Oukan: Well it's a funny story. I was on Gaia-online looking at a form that posted a fanart picture of my favorite anime Inuyasha. Once I clicked on the link, it lead me here to Deviantart. I had no clue there was such an art website that had more than just fanart. I will admit I was very excited. It was during summer of July and I decided "why not? Let's join". I had more fun browsing around looking for more fanart, and later expanded my interest to photography and digital.

Shinethrough 1

`Milotic1406: Have you ever had an art block? If so, how did you overcome it?

`Oukan: Lol Well hasn't anyone? I've had it loads of times due to not coming out of the box more in my style. The way I overcome that block is stop what I'm doing here and go out. The more I go outside to explore (driving, walking, or pretty much laying in bed daydreaming), the more ideas I gain for my next artwork. It's been a while since I've done any drawings. Now with free time, I am able to make more new artwork I haven't done before.

I love experimenting with new styles and ideas.

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`Milotic1406: We all know there are some hard-working deviants out there whose works don't get the attention they deserve. If you could give those deviants some advice, what would you have to say to them?

`Oukan: My advice for those deviants would be to browse around. In order to be noticed in this site, you have to interact with the community. It's not just chatting in #devart or posting forms. Browsing someone's artwork and posting comments, favorite artworks, joining community events held here, and pretty much having fun.

There are many ways you can make yourself notice. Yet the most important factor is this: Being yourself and being nice to everyone else. Whether in public or online, Attitude Is Everything! (I have a shirt that says that)

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`Milotic1406:
How long have you been a Senior Member?

`Oukan:  have been a Senior member for 5 years. I still remember logging in seeing the tick on my name thinking ".....WAIT!!" XD For me, it was very special because I love being here. With time on my hands dealing with more things in life, I love coming here to chill and help out as best I can. I still cherish that moment and embrace it as a badge of honor on dA.

Mini Flutters

A modest thanks to `Oukan for taking the time to sit down with us and explain her sentiments on her deviantART experience from the Senior-side of the community!

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