DeviantArtist Questionnaire

How long have you been on DeviantArt?

According to my profile page I've joined on Sep 21, 2004.
I may have registered back then to contact some artist, but I really started to use the site around 2006.

What does your username mean?

Well "Shark" should be pretty clear. It's an animal which lives in the open waters ... or sth like that. It was a nickname given to me by some friends during my school days .. and I've been using it since then. The "5060" part was something I had to add, since almost all names without were taken on nearly every site. It was the highscore (cleared lines) Imanaged to get on my original Tetris GameBoy game.... a long time ago.

Describe yourself in three words.

pessimistic, competetive, (mostly) friendly

Are you left or right handed?

I am right handed.

What was your first deviation?

Something I haven't drawn myself. A (sadly never finished) drawing of my Sniper from the MMORPG Ragnarok Online done by a friend:



>MY< first deviation was an entry for a contest held by Sayael:

What is your favourite type of art to create?

If I had the time to practice I would love to finally learn how to properly draw digital art - until then you will have to live with my attempts

If you could instantly master a different art style, what would it be?

I always loved japanese calligraphy. Not sure if this would qualify for an art style but if I could master it instantly I would chose it.

What was your first favourite?

I really hope the favorites folder is sorted chronologically ... then it would be this piece by ymstr:

What type of art do you tend to favourite the most?

usually fan art from various games or furry art.

Who is your all-time favourite deviant artist?

Oh I really don't have any one specific. There are too many great artists.

If you could meet anyone on DeviantArt in person, who would it be?

I have met several of my favorite artists in person already, a "meet the staff" meeting would be nice tho, but usually things like these would be held in the U.S. aaand that's currently out of reach.

How has a fellow deviant impacted your life?

Hmm kinda, I've moved in with one (even tho I didn't meet her though dA) and lived with her for several years.

What are your preferred tools to create art?

That would be my PC and my (pretty cheap) Wacom tablet.

What is the most inspirational place for you to create art?

Err I honestly don't have any.

What is your favourite DeviantArt memory?

When I received my first finished art piece I've commissioned through dA .. that was a really beautiful moment.