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Description Ever since we were children, we were taught what was possible and what was impossible. We were taught what we could and could not do. I'll never forget a landmark day in elementary school, where we were asked what we wanted to be when we grew up. BUT! Our teacher told us NOT to say sports star, movie star, artist or astronaut. How dare she limit our dreams? How dare she tell us what is and what isn't possible? If nobody dreamed of being a sports star, then THERE WOULDN'T BE ANY.
Fast forward, 10 years later. "Jane, you shouldn't go to art school, perhaps you should find a career in math. You're good at that. Go to a university, find a safe career."
I know, they were just trying to protect me. I know what I am getting myself into. I am well aware of the fact that I might become a starving artist. But I AM HAPPY.
What do I want to be when I grow up? An ETCH A SKETCH ARTIST. And I am going to do everything in my power to make my dreams come true.
I made this to show that the impossible IS possible, and with enough passion and dedication, you can do the impossible, too.
For everyone out there that is trying to pursue their dreams, don't stop. I hope that this is encouragement enough for you to realize that you are capable of what others might find impossible, too. Never stop dreaming!~
"If you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right" -Henry Ford

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pikajane In reply to ??? [2017-10-12 20:51:48 +0000 UTC]

this is arguably the most important comment I have ever received on my work  

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FrenchOrange In reply to pikajane [2017-10-13 07:08:31 +0000 UTC]

Uwa, glad you liked it. Keep up the good work my friend!  

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LT-Minufius [2017-06-23 21:30:34 +0000 UTC]

DAMN that description was inspirational. I thought you were just gonna say "Take that whoever said you cant make a perfect circle in an Etch A Sketch" but NO, you turned into something that is so uplifting and artistic that it honestly puts even more emphasis on the circle. That circle has a story behind, and I love it.

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pikajane In reply to LT-Minufius [2017-07-01 16:04:33 +0000 UTC]

aw, thank you! I am glad that you enjoyed the story behind why I made this

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XLivixal-FantasyX [2017-06-17 12:41:39 +0000 UTC]

This drawing & description is so inspirational! ;3 HELL YEAH, NO LIMITS!!! We will follow our dreams & no one's gonna stop us!

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pikajane In reply to XLivixal-FantasyX [2017-06-20 20:57:29 +0000 UTC]

Hooray I am thrilled that you were inspired!

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DeadpooleXIII [2017-03-20 02:39:31 +0000 UTC]

HA HA, Suck it world!!

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GetToTheLibrary [2016-11-14 18:21:46 +0000 UTC]

Exquisite.

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iSpazzyKitty [2016-08-07 20:52:20 +0000 UTC]

I applaud you. <3

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chicosredhead [2016-05-13 21:59:25 +0000 UTC]

BOOM!! CONGRATS!!! YOUR AWESOME!!!

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pikajane In reply to chicosredhead [2016-05-30 02:54:55 +0000 UTC]

woohoo!

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Ambertails-And-Vio [2016-05-11 21:49:37 +0000 UTC]

great drawing! 0.0 that is awesome, how you made a circle and a signature on a tiny etch-a-sketch

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pikajane In reply to Ambertails-And-Vio [2016-05-30 02:54:50 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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Ambertails-And-Vio In reply to pikajane [2016-05-30 04:10:13 +0000 UTC]

Np! All of your works are amazing, keep up the good work!

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pikajane In reply to Ambertails-And-Vio [2016-05-30 05:38:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Ambertails-And-Vio In reply to pikajane [2016-05-31 03:14:43 +0000 UTC]

Np!

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YellowBearStudio [2016-05-10 04:13:15 +0000 UTC]

I love drawing, crafting with clay, and I'm currently in a class that teaches me about cooking and sewing. So when I grow up, I want my career to be in the fields of creativity, because my expertly artistic hands are the things that may provide me a future. That's why to read this, it really inspires me and fills me with determination.

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pikajane In reply to YellowBearStudio [2016-05-30 02:54:39 +0000 UTC]

I am so so happy to hear that this post is inspiring for you!

Good luck in your future creative endeavors; so far my hands have proven quite useful for me!

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NyanCraftero [2016-05-09 21:50:06 +0000 UTC]

Nailed it!

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Wazaga [2016-05-09 16:47:15 +0000 UTC]

The only way you could have perfected this perfection was to add the world continents to go with the title. This was steller, thank you for making it.

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BRSMat0 [2016-05-09 15:24:20 +0000 UTC]

Oh Damn, that skill thou.

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supersmilyface1 [2016-01-28 21:29:06 +0000 UTC]

My brother drew a circle on an Etch and Sketch to

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pikajane In reply to supersmilyface1 [2016-01-30 04:13:26 +0000 UTC]

nice!

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MandyNoel [2013-07-29 19:04:53 +0000 UTC]

this made me try to draw Italy from hetalia on etch a sketch. (I can draw, so it cant be that hard, right) WRONG. NOT EASY. PLEASE FOLLOW YOUR DREAM. WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH ETCH A SKETCH ARTISTS OUT THERE. (Do we have any) 

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pikajane In reply to MandyNoel [2013-07-30 03:25:54 +0000 UTC]

haha thank you very much!!! I'll do my best!

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RJAandBVBforever [2012-12-22 13:23:43 +0000 UTC]

Personally, I think anyone who can draw a perfect circle on an Etch-a-Sketch (how the fudge?!?!?!?) can easily be a great artist.

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Co-Ju [2012-11-21 18:45:37 +0000 UTC]

You should head for that dream I've never seen stuff like this before. Some of my friends want to be sports stars, a few want to be with movies, me i want to work with big cats!

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DrucillaSlater [2012-10-23 07:11:14 +0000 UTC]

What sorcery is this? How? HOW! You made an almost perfect circle! A big one! I've been looking through a lot of your stuff but nothing baffles me more that this! How?! You.... you are either magical or as amazing as the gods themselves *bows*

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DragonGirl317 [2012-10-14 12:33:56 +0000 UTC]

How did you do that!?

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My5tic-Lali [2012-09-23 21:59:57 +0000 UTC]

OH YEAH SHOW THOSE DOUBTERS WHO'S BOSS!

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FlowerPup [2012-09-22 03:06:19 +0000 UTC]

all i have to say: HELLZ YEAH!

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PappyMcDamnit [2012-09-20 15:05:56 +0000 UTC]

Youre awesome

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markie23 [2012-09-16 04:58:31 +0000 UTC]

Astounding. And thank you for this -- for the lovely and touching description message. I think more people need to realize that, to be happy, you don't want to be stuck doing something you hate in life. Don't give up on dreams.

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HobblingEmu [2012-09-15 22:33:16 +0000 UTC]

A... a... a circle.... on an Etch A Sketch...? You just made my day. Thank you.

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pikajane In reply to HobblingEmu [2012-09-16 04:07:51 +0000 UTC]

Yay! You're most certainly welcome!

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HobblingEmu In reply to pikajane [2012-09-16 15:00:29 +0000 UTC]

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Kailey310 [2012-08-15 04:49:13 +0000 UTC]

The description mad me tear up!

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Dreamscape195 [2012-07-28 18:46:33 +0000 UTC]

wha- ... bu- .... that's not even- .... O.O I bow to you my friend

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Lemniskate [2012-07-28 17:59:26 +0000 UTC]

Yes! I shall become a full-time comic artist! Thank you!

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pikajane In reply to Lemniskate [2012-07-28 18:01:52 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome, and I wish you the best of luck!

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Lemniskate In reply to pikajane [2012-07-28 18:30:25 +0000 UTC]

Just gotta remember to fight when the times are rough...

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AmayaElls [2012-07-24 00:41:17 +0000 UTC]

I've had people say things like that, and sometimes its not even about the hard goals. I'm in University doing a teaching degree. The amount of times I've been told "Kids are horrible you won't last long" or "Are you sure?" or "that sounds like torture". I just feel like screaming "I work in an after school care, I know what I am getting into!"

As for your goal... I would totally by an etch a sketch artwork off you, except for the fact that don't they erase by shaking? it would never survive the mail system.

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pikajane In reply to AmayaElls [2012-07-24 04:00:04 +0000 UTC]

Actually, all summer I've been working on preserving etch a sketch units, for the very purpose of being able to send them in the mail to others

I've sent one to Chicago and another to NYC. Both made it fine. (yay!)

If you are interested, feel free to commission me! Here is my current commission information: [link]

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AmayaElls In reply to pikajane [2012-07-24 07:57:41 +0000 UTC]

Hmm I shall certainly think on it... though the journey all the way to Australia might be more risky.

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pikajane In reply to AmayaElls [2012-07-25 01:56:44 +0000 UTC]

you're probably right--I'll get back with you if I ever plan to send an etch a sketch across the world to update you with how it fared!

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AmayaElls In reply to pikajane [2012-07-25 05:41:32 +0000 UTC]

I might at some point be willing to be on the other end of that test, but at the moment Uni is a bit of a drain on the funds.

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pikajane In reply to AmayaElls [2012-07-25 18:59:34 +0000 UTC]

I hear you there. I'm about to enter my senior year of college and I'm broke!

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rmonroe041 [2012-05-16 18:31:56 +0000 UTC]

EaS Queen,
Long ago...., my Calculus teacher, at the end of the school year, said to us, "You're borderline crazy if you can draw a perfect circle, FREEHAND!"
And then in one swoop, she would draw (or attempt) a perfect circle on the board...!

I believe you need to be a little nutty to have remarkable talent...!

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pikajane In reply to rmonroe041 [2012-05-17 03:57:31 +0000 UTC]

haha I must admit, I'm a wee bit craaazy xD

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dreax3 [2012-05-11 04:20:39 +0000 UTC]

OMG i could nevr do this when i had an etch a sketch !

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