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  • Nov 13, 1988
  • Deviant for 14 years
  • He / Him
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My Bio
From the freezing snows of Siberia to the vast lands of Europe.

Professional visionary, natural born wanderer and a seeker for the meaning of life. The ultimate essence of randomness. Saving ponies, making the Wasteland a better place.

Proud member of MLP-ATG-Alumni, Ask Equestria and Ponyville Sketchpad. Drop by!

I enjoy making friends more than I enjoy drawing ponies, so get in touch, add me and say hi - I like y'all!

Skype: random.dash
Email: random@dash.am
FB: www.facebook.com/randomdash
Tumblr: random-and-dash.tumblr.com

Favourite Movies
The one you never talk about
Favourite Bands / Musical Artists
Lots and lots!
Favourite Books
Fallout Equestria, Project Horizons
Favourite Writers
Kkat, Somber
Favourite Games
HOMM, Quake, Starcraft, X-COM, Carmageddon, GTA 2 and most of the pre-2000 ones
Favourite Gaming Platform
Sega Genesis
Tools of the Trade
Stubbornness and determination
Other Interests
Ponies! Motorcycles, bungee jumping, skydiving and all the fun stuff

Here's the deal

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Two and a half deals, actually. Ponyville Sketchpad Practice and sketching is magic. Talent is overrated. Diligence and determination is what matters. For those of you too lazy and/or unmotivated to keep practicing ponies daily (like me, especially now when NATG is over), we now have a community tumblr dedicated to sketching practices. Throw all your practice stuff at us - no quality requirements, no rules (except the sfw one), no specific themes, no deadlines, no nothing. Concentrating on finishing a piece doesn't do the learning process any good - the main aim here is for the whole thing to be quick and dirty. Step out of your drawing com
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Hey. I know a secret to going from zero (yes it was my first pony drawing) to awesome in no time. If you have the guts to go for it – send me a note, mail me at random@dash.am or just drop by and say hi. If you don't, do it anyway, we'll fix this. No talent and art school required (got neither). (also, random stuff happening constantly here)
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Okay, the very awesome pony artists out there most likely know it all already, but all the striving ones like myself should definitely check it out if they haven't yet. During a random discussion on our #mlp-atg-alumni IRC channel (join us, by the way - we don't usually bite!) I was told about ctrl-paint, a resource for digital (and not only) painting by Matt Kohr, a concept artist. I'm not a huge fan of video tutorials, but I went to check it out anyways, and guess what - it's absolutely amazing and I just can't get my head around why I haven't heard about this resource before! I was initially looking for tutorials on color schemes and ble
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:iconexcitedapplebloomplz::iconsaysplz:Howdy there, friend!
:iconexcitedscootalooplz::iconsaysplz:We're here today to wish you a happy birthday!
:iconexcitedsweetiebplz::iconsaysplz:I'm so excited to do this! Rarity told me how fun it can be!
:iconscootalooplz::iconsaysplz:Dash said how important it is for us to greet our friends in the other world! It's an honour!
:iconapplebloomdaresyaplz::iconsaysplz:Focus, girls, remember how we practiced it...
:iconsweetiederailplz::iconsaysplz:inhale
:iconsweetiedetermined2::iconsaysplz:We wish you all the best on this occasion! May you have lots of happy times and good things come your way!
:iconsweetiebellehappy::iconsaysplz:And we wish you'll be able to do your best for yourself too! And, and...
:iconscootplz::iconsaysplz:And stay in good health and high spirits all the time! And believe in yourself and who you are!
:iconapplebloomplz::iconsaysplz:An' also we wish you great friendship and to have your nearest an' dearest with you to share in the good and deal with anything bad together!
:iconsweetiebelleyayplz::iconsaysplz:So on behalf of all Equestria we wish you...
:iconapplebloomawesome::iconsweetiebelleidea3::iconscootaderpplz::iconsaysplz:Happy Birthday!
We did it, girls.:iconsays2plz::iconproudcmc1plz::iconproudcmc2plz::iconproudcmc3plz:
:iconsweetiebelleidea4::iconsaysplz:Now let's all celebrate! Cue the music, Scoots!
:iconscootalooslamheadplz:
:iconhappyscootalooplz::iconsweetiebelleshakeplz::iconapplebloomspinplz:
:iconprincesscelestiaplz::iconsaysplz:A very good day to you, human. I come to you on your day of birth with greetings... and thanks.
:iconcelestia-plz::iconsaysplz:My good subject Pinkie Pie told me she had taken to congratulating some humans on their birthdays, but even she has her limits. So she asked us for a bit of assistance... and for such friends of ponykind, we feel it right to provide it.
:iconhappycelestiaplz::iconsaysplz:It is thanks to people like you that our land of Equestria, our very world, exists like it does. It is your friendship with us that gave us life. For that, we will forever be grateful and cherish you.
:iconcelestiapleasedplz::iconsaysplz:And so, allow me to wish you happiness, peace, prosperity and fulfillment! My hope goes with you that you suffer no hardship in the year ahead, but should a challenge befall you, I am certain your courage and skill will see you rise to conquer it!
:iconcelestiaorlyplz::iconsaysplz:Now... where is she...
:iconlunawaveplz::iconsaysplz:Here, sister!
:iconcelestiahappyplz::iconsaysplz:Fashionably late, I see! But just in time for the greetings to be given.
:iconlunashappyplz::iconsaysplz:Right! I'm ready. Three, two, one...
:iconcelestiawubplz::iconsaysplz:Happy Birthday!:iconsays2plz::iconlunahaplz:
:icondatcelestiaplz::iconsaysplz:And now... let us commence the royal party.
:iconcelestiadatassplz::iconlunadatassplz:
:iconsendhertothemoonplz::iconprincesslunadanceplz:
:iconpartypinkieplz::iconsaysplz:Haaaaaaappy happy birthday to our good friend today!
:iconpinkiestarryeyesplz::iconsaysplz:Here's a little birthday song with something I must say!
:iconpinkieishappyplz::iconsaysplz:On this day we celebrate having you with us!
:iconpinkiepartyplz::iconsaysplz:Throw a party here for you I'll make sure is a blast!
:iconpinkiehappyplz::iconsaysplz:I wish you only happiness, that your life's full of smiles!
:iconbrilliantpinkieplz::iconsaysplz:That you and your friends will prevail in any troubling times!
:iconpinkiebrilliantplz::iconsaysplz:Most of all, I wish for you that you'll have lots of fun!
:iconpinkiegalaplz::iconsaysplz:And share it with all close to you, spread happiness around!
:iconhotbloodedpinkieplz::iconsaysplz:OR ELSE!
:iconpinkiewinkplz:
:iconpinkiepiesmileplz::iconsaysplz:So let's get down to business now, there'll be no more delays!
:iconpinkiepiecakeplz::iconsaysplz:On to the birthday party, celebrate this joyous daaaaay!
your art is so fluffy and soft, i love it <3
:iconpinkiehappyplz::iconsaysplz:Yay! We're here, everypony!
:iconhappytsplz::iconsaysplz:Phew, that wasn't long. I told you we could easily make it on hoof!
:iconstyle1plz::iconsaysplz:Speak for yourself, Twi, you didn't have to carry this cake! It's heavy, you know!
:iconpinkiebrilliantplz::iconsaysplz:Thank you for helping out, Dashie! I couldn't have settled for anything less, after all!
:iconfluttershy-plz::iconsaysplz:Hi... We're here to... wish you a happy birthday.
:iconpinkiesmileplz::iconsaysplz:You said it! Happy birthday!
:iconbrilliantpinkieplz::iconsaysplz:And what better way to say "happy birthday" than with a cake? :iconcakepinkplz:
:iconapple-jackplz::iconsaysplz:Why, with a real Apple family apple pie, of course! :iconapplepieplz:
:iconderpyhappyplz::iconsaysplz:With a muffin! Yay! :iconmlpmuffinplz:
:iconraritysmileplz::iconsaysplz:But these, while pleasant to give, mean little by themselves...
:iconrarityiscuteplz::iconsaysplz:What makes them meaningful are our wishes for you!
:iconpinkiesmile2plz::iconsaysplz:Exactly! And we wish for you to have a perfect birthday and a great year ahead of you!
:iconrainbowdashhappyplz::iconsaysplz:Don't fear any challenges you might face! No matter how bad it may seem, have faith in yourself and keep on being awesome!
:icontwilighthappyplz::iconsaysplz:And while at it, keep a level head and don't lose sight of what's important! Keep the magic of friendship alive in yourself!
:iconapplejackhappyplz::iconsaysplz:Remember your loved ones and friends, an' don't let little things an' worries get you down!
:iconspikethinkingplz::iconsaysplz:We hope that you'll find all you seek and be the best you can be!
:iconrarityjoyplz::iconsaysplz:Don't forget to respect yourself! You're the best at being you, so stay true to what you really are!
:iconflutterpweezeplz::iconsaysplz:And we hope that you'll be at peace with yourself, too... and that the year ahead will be peaceful for you.
:iconpinkiewinkplz::iconsaysplz:And throughout all that, have fun! It isn't fun if you don't have any, after all, and fun it should be!
:iconpinkiepartyplz::iconsaysplz:Just like today! Party on!
:iconpinkiehappyplz::iconsaysplz:Weeee! Today's the day, everypony!
:icontwilightderpplz::iconsaysplz:Pinkie, do we have to teleport in like that every time?
:iconpinkiecuteplz::iconsaysplz:Of course, silly! Else it wouldn't be a proper birthday greeting!
:iconisaypinkieplz::iconsaysplz:Ahem...
:iconpinkiepiesmileplz::iconsaysplz:Happy birthday!
:iconapplejackplz::iconsaysplz:And it wouldn't be a proper birthday if Ah didn't bring y'all an apple pie, baked by yours truly!:iconapplepieplz:
:iconrarityiscuteplz::iconsaysplz:Let us all give you our best wishes on this occasion and wish you a wonderful year!
:iconflutter-shyplz::iconsaysplz:I hope that you will not run into any trouble this year and that everything will be as good as it can possibly be.
:icondashissuperhappyplz::iconsaysplz:Don't forget that you're awesome! And that we're all your friends! Keep on rockin'!
:icontwilightliciousplz::iconsaysplz:Always keep the magic of friendship within you. May it bring you as much joy as it brings us!
:iconadorablespikeplz::iconsaysplz:And don't ever feel like you're useless or unworthy! Only you have what it takes to live your life, so don't let anyone or anything else get you down!
:iconbrilliantpinkieplz::iconsaysplz:And of course, don't forget to have fun while at it! And speaking of fun...
:iconpinkiebrilliantplz::iconsaysplz:It's time to party!:iconpinkiepartyplz:
:iconpinkiebounce2plz::iconsaysplz:Over here, everypony! My Pinkie sense is telling me they're here!
:icontwilighthappyplz::iconsaysplz:Hi! Pinkie Pie invited us all to her friend's birthday party, and...
:iconpinkiepiesmileplz::iconsaysplz:And that friend is you! Happy birthday!:iconpinkiepartyplz:
:iconapplejackplz::iconsaysplz:Ah've brought an apple pie along for you, sugarcube!:iconapplepieplz:
:iconrarityplz::iconsaysplz:And I, speaking for all of us, wish you all the best in your life and all your endeavours!
:iconfluttershywinkplz::iconsaysplz:I hope that you'll have a wonderful time and that trouble will pass you by.
:iconcutedashsmileplz::iconsaysplz:And no matter what happens, remember that we'll always be your friends. Stay awesome!
:iconponyangelplz::iconsaysplz:May the magic of friendship and all it contains be ever with you.
:iconmlpspikeplz::iconsaysplz:And if you ever feel down, don't forget that that you're the hero of your life's story, and no-one else can be better at it than you!
:iconparty0plz::iconsaysplz:Now come on, you all, it's time to start the party for real!