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Make them buy at first sight - be creative, original, simple posted on 1st of may, 2012

Loopall joined our community in 2007 and is currently a happy full-time microstocker who, contrary to many beliefs, confesses to have found freedom of artistic expression in stock. When he talks about successful stock images, Loopall firmly believes creativity, originality and simplicity can make any stereotype stock concept stand apart. According to him, an image is successful if it makes a good first sight impression by sending out a clear message and conveying a strong concept. Have we got your attention? Read more:

You have an impressive portfolio so we are a bit curious about your background: are you self taught or formally educated? When did drawing start for you?
I'm not formally...

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	Fantastic illustrations, and a really thoughtful article. Thank you so much for sharing! Lots of good info in here! :) - posted by Calyx22 on May 05, 2012
	Beautiful work :-) - posted by BCritchley on May 03, 2012
	Thanks for nice interview, Loopall! Your works have always been true masterpieces of vector art! - posted by Scanrail on May 03, 2012

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Underwater enterprises: diving for pleasure and business posted on 4th of may, 2012

Richard Carey joined our community in 2009 and brought to surface and to our attention a niche yet interesting underwater photography portfolio. A former scuba instructor, Richard may not be the typical microstocker we are all accustomed to but he discovered that his hobby can be pleasantly and advantageously combined with photography. His models and settings may not be business but he has managed to make microstock his business nevertheless. Nowadays Richard dives for both business and pleasure and is successfully mixing them. We're a bit green with envy but light acts differently underwater so let's go under and join him for an interesting session of underwater photography insights and tips.

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	WOW what an amazing article about diving. I dive every week end (weather permitting) in south Florida and in the Keys One day I will dive in other places around the world. I love taking pictures underwater and you never stop learning. So I need to learn more and I'm going to buy your book. Thank you! - posted by Diver721 on May 20, 2012
	great pictures :) - posted by Onime on May 19, 2012
	nice article - posted by Sobek85 on May 17, 2012

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