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DAY FIVE
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Emoticonist Spotlight
~EternalxRequiemThe bouncing action on this emote is simple but perfect. Love the little leaf.
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~8-bitCoffee
Such a cute and funny animation featuring 2 unique OCs with cool hats.
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~Deathlyice
Some of the cutest emote fish I've ever seen. Nice shading.
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Recent Gallery Gems
A very well done running animation. The swinging arms and rotation is excellent. Nice work.
Other Gems:
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Random Emote Awesomeness - Guess the theme?
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Awesome EmoticonistInspired by `ArtByCher's lovely "Random Acts of Kindness" gift, I have taken to honoring some of the outstanding dA emoticonists. Whether the emoticonist is heavily involved in the community, makes exceptional art that inspires other emoticonists, or is simply a kind deviant that helps and supports others, many of these individuals deserve a bit of additional recognition for their efforts. This award will be given out to 1-2 emoticonists a month as a special "thank you" for their work around the emoticon community. The emoticonist will be chosen by me, but may be recommended by other members of the community.
The first badge for February 2012 goes to
^ladygagz is what I call a super-deviant. He has only been a part of the emoticon community a relatively short time, but his skills have advanced quickly and his works are fun and impressive. He is also an active part in the greater dA community, contributing to numerous groups and articles, as well as writing his own dA-Related series, in addition to other independent works. He endeavors to remain a positive force in the community, which is commendable, considering how drama-filled dA can be at times. He is a sincerely nice person and a good friend. All of these things and more make him an awesome emoticonist.
The special badge may only be displayed by ^ladygagz Congratulations! For a list of past Awesome Emoticonists, see this journal ---> [link]If you know someone who you believe deserves to be recognized as an "Awesome Emoticonist", please Note me and tell me who and why.
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Emoticon News#Emotizine is a bit behind schedule (again) due to technical issues. A new article is set to publish this week, so stay tuned.
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--- > so that others can discover these awesome emoticonists. Past Installments 
Volume 1 Volume 2 
Me too!
I really think I should get back to doing my weekly stamp articles again.
I do miss doing them, but everything just took over and then gran died, but I have a new lease of life now.
The theme is animals!