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[G] How to become an f'ing ballin' artist

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NintendoStar
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States217 Posts
June 29 2011 23:14 GMT
#1
Some of you may have seen my amazingly kick ass artwork in my previous three blog posts. After reading the comments, I have realized that you poor people have never seen true art before. Therefore, as the worlds most ballin' artist, I have taken it upon myself to teach all you bitches what goes into true art.

Part I: Preparation

This is the absolute most important part of being an artist. The number one rule that all true ballers know is that you should have NO PREPERATION. It must be 100% spontaneous. Absolutly not like this guy.

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Look at this dumbfuck. Going out into the middle of a park with paint and shit? Who the hell does he think he is? This is the problem with America.


I'll tell you when to really draw. Let's say that you're in the middle of Biology class, the teacher is talking about some pointless bull, and you are bored out of your god damned mind, wondering if a jump from the 5th floor window would be enough to kill you. This is exactly what you want. At this point, you are so out of it that you won't even realize that your hands are making amazing works of art. In fact, my first set of drawing were sitting in my binder for weeks before I realized that they were there.

If you happen to not be lucky enough to want to blow your own brains out from boredom several times a day, then it will be rough for you. I would suggest paying someone to pour ice cold water on to your face while sleeping and punch you in balls repeatedly until you finish at least 5 drawings.

Part II: Inspiration

If a lack of preparation is 50% of becoming a ballin'-ass artist, than inspiration is 49%. This part requires little explanation. Just draw what you feel in your heart. If you're heart is one of a baller's, than you shall be successful.

If you are having trouble finding inspiration, you may wish to assume this stance until something comes to you. I have spent years perfecting this technique, so use it well. (Note: that isn't me in that picture, it is one of my many disciples.)
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Part III: Drawing

This is easily the least important part. The problem with modern art is that everything spends time working on every little thing, trying to draw everything perfect and use fancy pencils and techniques. Fuck that. Real men use gut instinct.

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Look at this god-awful picture. This guy obviously has no direction in life.


Now some of you may still not understand what to do, so I'll go through it step by step, using my baneling pic as an example.

1. Let's start with square one.
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Or should I say circle 1? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOOLLOOLLOLOLOLOLOOLOLLOLO
(Baller points of you know what thats from)

Why a circle? What other f'ing shape is as freaking awesome as a god damn circle? The circle is the true shape of the baller (if you notice, the ball in baller is circular).

2. If you've made it this far, then don't worry, you're almost done. The circle takes many years to master, so I congratulate you on your progress. But now what? How about ANOTHA MOTHER FUCKING CIRCLE
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I bet you didn't see that shit coming.

You should also throw in a few lines for the legs
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3. Now this drawing is already good enough to get you laid every night for the next twenty years, but how do you make it as good one that I would make?
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Just look at that. Take a few minutes to soak it all in. As you stare into the soul soulless depths of this baneling's eyes, you realize why he's smiling. He's relishing in the thought of running right up to you and killing himself in a violent eruption of acidic poison, melting the flesh off your bones as you writhe in pain watching everything and everyone you know and love burned alive around you. Or maybe he just wants to cuddle.


Part IV: Extreme Baller Status

Now just upload your art to the internet for the world to marvel in awe at. You will momentarily receive your official baller status badge and prize money, as well as more hot bitches than you can imagine. If this doesn't happen, its because you just suck.


Well I've said all I can say. Hopefully in a few years, some of you will be able obtain 1 or 2% of my awesomeness. In the mean time, just keep making girl blogs.

****
"oh well then u can just get off this site then if ya'll goin to play it like dat fool i write like dis cos itz gangstar" -Linko8697
BouBou.865
Profile Joined December 2010
Netherlands814 Posts
June 29 2011 23:20 GMT
#2
This is better for putting me to sleep than masturbating. Well written, loved it!
Playing League of Legends. IGN: Plain Skill
Blazinghand *
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States25552 Posts
June 29 2011 23:20 GMT
#3
My only regret (again) is that I have but one life 5-star rating to give for my country this blog post.

Good tutorial. Would read again.
When you stare into the iCCup, the iCCup stares back.
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Gnial
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada907 Posts
June 29 2011 23:21 GMT
#4
Hahaha, given the tone of your blog it was pretty hilarious to see the final baneling pic with a big smile.
1, eh? 2, eh? 3, eh?
MisterD
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Germany1338 Posts
June 29 2011 23:21 GMT
#5
the drum dude cracked me up rofl. thanks xD

you rescued my day, 2 minutes before i'll fall into my bed now. it's been a shit day, but you just made up for that, thank you

if i get bored tomorrow, i'll make a picture in honor of you and reply here! x)
Gold isn't everything in life... you need wood, too!
Archas
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States6531 Posts
June 29 2011 23:21 GMT
#6
On June 30 2011 08:14 NintendoStar wrote:
Now just upload your art to the internet for the world to marvel in awe at. You will presently receive your official baller status badge and prize money, as well as more hot bitches than you can imagine.

Fixed that for you. I hate it when people use "momentarily" when they mean "presently". The former means "for a moment", the latter "in a moment". I was laughing quite heartily at your blog until I noticed this.

It was then that I realized you are not baller.
The room is ripe with the stench of bitches!
BouBou.865
Profile Joined December 2010
Netherlands814 Posts
June 29 2011 23:25 GMT
#7
On June 30 2011 08:21 Aeres wrote:
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On June 30 2011 08:14 NintendoStar wrote:
Now just upload your art to the internet for the world to marvel in awe at. You will presently receive your official baller status badge and prize money, as well as more hot bitches than you can imagine.

Fixed that for you. I hate it when people use "momentarily" when they mean "presently". The former means "for a moment", the latter "in a moment". I was laughing quite heartily at your blog until I noticed this.

It was then that I realized you are not baller.

He's spontaneous, you're obviously too much of a perfectionist to appreciate his lessons.
Playing League of Legends. IGN: Plain Skill
FetusFondler
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States246 Posts
June 29 2011 23:31 GMT
#8
Spongebob. +10 baller points
None are so busy as the fool and knave.
Xxio
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada5565 Posts
June 29 2011 23:34 GMT
#9
Giotto's heir, imo.
KTY
emperorchampion
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada9496 Posts
June 29 2011 23:35 GMT
#10
On June 30 2011 08:34 Xxio wrote:
Giotto's heir, imo.


hahaha, great blog
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mucker
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States1120 Posts
June 29 2011 23:37 GMT
#11
Second pic isn't even the same circle. Baller artists don't need second tries or edits.
It's supposed to be automatic but actually you have to press this button.
NintendoStar
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States217 Posts
June 29 2011 23:44 GMT
#12
On June 30 2011 08:37 mucker wrote:
Second pic isn't even the same circle. Baller artists don't need second tries or edits.

Oh yeah, I forgot to say that part too. One of the most important thing to do is ALWAYS go with your first try, no matter what you think of it. In my case, I was just so baller that I scared the circle into changing after I took the 2nd pic.
"oh well then u can just get off this site then if ya'll goin to play it like dat fool i write like dis cos itz gangstar" -Linko8697
Mr. Wiggles
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada5894 Posts
June 30 2011 00:10 GMT
#13
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I drew an ultralisk, am I doing this right, or is it not minimalist enough for refined modern tastes?
you gotta dance
Grobyc
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada18410 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-30 00:20:24
June 30 2011 00:19 GMT
#14
5/5
On June 30 2011 09:10 Mr. Wiggles wrote:
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I drew an ultralisk, am I doing this right, or is it not minimalist enough for refined modern tastes?

5/5

I like this blog :3

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On June 30 2011 09:19 Grobyc wrote:
5/5
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On June 30 2011 09:10 Mr. Wiggles wrote:
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I drew an ultralisk, am I doing this right, or is it not minimalist enough for refined modern tastes?

5/5

I like this blog :3

5/5
If you watch Godzilla backwards it's about a benevolent lizard who helps rebuild a city and then moonwalks into the ocean.
Firesilver
Profile Joined December 2010
United Kingdom1190 Posts
June 30 2011 00:51 GMT
#15
amazing.
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NintendoStar
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States217 Posts
June 30 2011 00:54 GMT
#16
On June 30 2011 08:31 FetusFondler wrote:
Spongebob. +10 baller points

And take an extra +10 for having the best name I've ever seen.

"oh well then u can just get off this site then if ya'll goin to play it like dat fool i write like dis cos itz gangstar" -Linko8697
HornyHerring
Profile Joined March 2011
Papua New Guinea1059 Posts
June 30 2011 01:21 GMT
#17
Thats one quality baneling u got there, buddy.
oh, hai
ThePurist
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada686 Posts
June 30 2011 01:25 GMT
#18
I'd like to point out I recognized NintendoStar's brilliance before everybody hopped on this guide - I understood his genius before any of you!! =)
Mr. Wiggles
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada5894 Posts
June 30 2011 01:45 GMT
#19
On June 30 2011 10:25 ThePurist wrote:
I'd like to point out I recognized NintendoStar's brilliance before everybody hopped on this guide - I understood his genius before any of you!! =)


Purist, indeed.
you gotta dance
NintendoStar
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States217 Posts
June 30 2011 15:58 GMT
#20
On June 30 2011 10:25 ThePurist wrote:
I'd like to point out I recognized NintendoStar's brilliance before everybody hopped on this guide - I understood his genius before any of you!! =)

I don't think that anyone can understand my true brilliance.
"oh well then u can just get off this site then if ya'll goin to play it like dat fool i write like dis cos itz gangstar" -Linko8697
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