:iconeeyupplz:. I am about to do a massive clearance sale for this group. I will be deleting all folders and deviations. I will sort all of them out after all the clearance. I need the admins to be online, if possible, to help out. This will happen tommorow. Please avoid sending your deviations into this group. Thank you.

PS. I am working on the "Featured" gallery for now.
Yup. :iconchickennachos: handed the group over to me. I hope to work and cooperate well with all members. I am sorting out some deviations into specific folders. Most of the things in this group ain't gonna change. :iconapplejackplz: If you have any problems or queries, comment below. Thanks.

PS: Sometimes, with the slip of my mouse, I sort deviations into wrong folders. If there are any repeated deviations, please inform me too.
Hey guys, it's the founder.

I;m dropping out from the Founder position. I am really not into the MLP fandom as much before and I really don't do anything with this group anymore. I hope you guys understand but I want to move on.

So, applications for founder are open...

I created the group 2 years ago and it came to an end.

I wish the ones trying out "good luck"

PS: Send them by note, not to the group but to me.
Based on the previous interview with Tsitra360, harwicks is an inspirating person to him. Today, I bring you an interview about harwicks! Here are some of the artworks done by him, I'm quite sure you see these deviations somewhere in EQD!

The Mare Nubium Sets Sail by harwicks-art Nightmare Chrysalis by harwicks-art Alicorn Pipes by harwicks-art Hydra Vs. Shield, Equestria Style by harwicks-art One for All... by harwicks-art


1)How long have you been drawing?

I've always been drawing... It seems that everyone starts out drawing at an early age, and many eventually stop (whether they get discouraged or for whatever reason). I never really gave it up, although it wasn't until my sophomore year in college that I decided to get serious about it as a career.

2)What programs do you normally use?

I do the lion's share of my artwork in Photoshop (CS2, I think). I've more recently taken to using a program called Manga Studio EX for linework, though, as I do like the looks that one can give you. I suspect it could be an even greater asset, but I only barely know how to work it currently.

I used to draw by pencil and then scan things in, but a few years before the show I came into a Wacom Cintiq, so now I do all of my drawing directly into one of those two programs above on that.

3)Attended art classes before?

In my sophomore year of college I transferred from the liberal arts school at my university to the fine arts school. Honestly, if you have the option of taking art classes, I highly encourage anyone to do so... I used to take pride in people being impressed when they found out that I had never taken an art class... now I just look at it as lost time. If I had the free time (and the funds), I would gladly attend art classes to this day... there's no shortage of things I see and want to learn how to do.

4)Why do you fav ponies?

I think I really connected with the show when I realized that people with much the same influences as I had are the ones tasked with creating adventures for these colorful little horses. The show is like a primer for geek interests, teaching little kids the awesome possibilities of various genres and tropes. Add that it's just a really well-done show with such likeable characters and a world that you can do most anything with, and I have no resistance.

5)How old are you this year?

Older than the average adult fan... I was first exposed to the show while taking care of the actual target audience.

6)Fav pony?

Twilight is my favorite. I've always had a soft spot for the smart one on a team, and I think she's a fantastically realized character with strengths and weaknesses that feed off of each other (which usually leads to moments of great triumph but occasionally lead to complete meltdown instead.) I miss some of her charming naivete from the early seasons, as well as a certain grumpiness that has been seen less often now that she's a princess though. Still, I love her.

Rarity usually gets my vote for straight-out most entertaining pony, however. Tabitha St. Germain kills me with her line deliveries.

7)What else do you enjoy other than drawing?

Reading. I love stories... I used to write them quite often as well, but whatever creative pool such things used to spring from has apparently dried up within me. Other than that, I enjoy watching sports and wishing I got outside more often, usually when I'm chained to my computer with deadlines approaching.

8)What other cartoons do you draw?

Not much, currently. Ponies get most of my free, fan-art time. I used to draw original characters and some Marvel and independent comic stuff. I recently came home from "Guardians of the Galaxy" with a need to draw Groot and Rocket though.

9)If Mane Six didn't exist, what would you draw?

I'm sure I would be drawing random things in-between assigned work... This show is really my first foray into fan-art circles, however. It's nice! My job gives me money to eat, which is always welcome, but nowhere near the amount of appreciation you get from fellow fans who really get a kick out of your drawing of a kick-ass pony.

10)Do comissions/requests/collaborations?

I haven't taken any yet... As mentioned, I do freelance artwork for a living, mostly for various video games, and so taking commissions would make my hobby time into just more work.

11)Impressed artwork?

Of the fan works that impress me, there are far too many to mention. I really love the creative output of this fandom, and have trouble keeping up with it all. There are artists out there that simply do jaw-dropping, fully painted work and it always inspires me to keep at it myself. I try to keep my favorites folder up to date, but I often come across someone whose gallery is just bursting with great images that I hadn't added yet. Still, I really enjoy finding new artwork to add to that folder, and get frustrated with a outstanding image in a Drawfriend isn't from DA, meaning I can't favorite it.

So as not to dodge specifics on the question entirely, I'll throw my shout-out to :iconwhitediamondsltd:... Those who pay attention to the ramblings on my page will know that we've become friends over the course of the show, and I really admire her artistic style... she manages to get such great expressions from the characters while maintaining a very cute, distinct look that still melds well with the canon looks of the ponies. She has some things in the works that I'm just dying to see released to the fandom.

12)Most favourited artwork?

Of my own? It's easily "Know When to Fold 'Em" Know When to Fold 'Em by harwicks-art aka the one with the ponies playing poker. It was one of the earliest pony artworks I drew, but I doubt I'll ever top its popularity. I think it's the most accessible thing I've done to people both in and outside of the fandom, so I'm not really surprised.

13)Fav artwork?

Once again, of my own it would probably currently be "The Wrong Crowd for a Celebration" The Wrong Crowd for a Celebration by harwicks-art. It was a great deal of fun to work on, and I was happy with how it came out.

14)Available at Bronycon everytime?

I'd love to make it to a convention someday and meet people in person... Hopefully it'll happen eventually.

15)Thank you! Hope to see you again!

Thank you! I appreciate the support. The people that make up this fandom have been really wonderful... I hope to be a part of it for a long time to come!

--Harwick


Thank you, harwicks. To everyone out there, I hope you can visit his gallery and give him a watch! I am sure the time spent reading this wasnt wasted. Spoilers for the next interview, anyone? lolz.
As the title stated, I've interviewed a lovely artist who draws many fabulous artworks. I do wish that you visit his gallery after reading this journal entry. Here are some of the artworks done by him:
    Dashing Heights by Tsitra360 Twilight's Twilight by Tsitra360 What Kindness Is Not by Tsitra360 The Nest by Tsitra360 A Jack's Canyon_Update by Tsitra360

1)How long have you been drawing?
I’ve been drawing since I was a Freshman in Highschool, I never drew before that, even hated it. So that would be..roughly 9 years now. First 2 years was all traditional art.

2)What programs do you normally use?
I normally use Photoshop or Sketchbook Pro. I also use three other programs, I use whatever I need to reach the image I desire.

3)Attended art classes before?
I did attend art class in High School, however it was more of an easy class based on turning in scribbles and learning about some art history. The art teacher did take a liking in me as I was the few who was actually enjoying it, so she did do some 1 to 1 lessons in some art fundamentals. However, when it comes to digital art, I’m all self taught.

4)Why do you fav ponies?
They are just too much fun! It’s hard to break away and draw something else.

5)How old are you this year?
I’m 23.

6)Fav pony?
My favorite is Applejack, even though I draw Pinkie or Dash more.

7)What else do you enjoy other than drawing?
I enjoy snowboarding, golfing, soccer, and chatting with friends.

8)What other cartoons do you draw?
I’m not in a routine yet with any other cartoons, but I am loving Yonder Over Wonder, we might see some drawings of them.

9)If Mane Six didn't exist, what would you draw?
If they didn’t exist, I probably be drawing dragons again, maybe even creating a world from the ground up myself.

10)Do comissions/requests/collaborations?
I rarely, rarely do requests, even more rare on collaborations. This is due to the amount of time I have. As for commissions, I do them on and off for people with projects like a song album. I hope to open them more up to everyone else.

11)Impressed artwork?
I get impressed easily on concept illustrations. This piece here shoots through the roof. Not only is it a neat internal of a robotic arm, but it even looks possible to construct! The Cyborg society 2 by MattiasA


12)Most favourited artwork?
My most favorited artwork from my gallery is Ponybots, people just really love them robots. The time-lapse for it on youtube even has over 1 million views, it shocked me. My Little Ponybots by Tsitra360


13)Fav artwork?
My personal favorite artwork from the brony community is Reunion from Harwicks Reunion Beneath Canterlot by harwicks-art. Its hard not to love such a deep illustration. Full of depth, color mood, and it just fills you with so much story, just from the image alone.


14)Available at Bronycon everytime?
Oh I’ll be at Bronycon again, I love going there.

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