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goncalves
I like to draw silly characters, especially the silly.
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Posted by goncalves - 8 hours ago


Hello.


It's been a while, hasn't it? It has been almost a year and a half since I've last posted, and updated the profile.


Friends came and went, fans came and went. I also went my way... and I've returned!


And this time for good, as I am not going to leave Newgrounds any longer. But it would be a lie if I neglected to mention that over the years, I would drop by and check out the neighborhood. Actually, I've been meaning to make my comeback since 2018!


2018


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...-But it never happened. Why, you may ask? While as much as I wanted, the truth is that I wasn't really ready at the time, and what I had in mind was posting more Madness Combat scene creator slop. We wouldn't want that, would we?

Not only that, but I had a blizzard of matters that kept happening left and right, it wasn't realistic for me to return yet. The people that I have known throughout the community have changed, or just left.

So on my first week here, I felt completely alienated and I wasn't able to keep up, so I made my departure.


2023


2023 was a hell of a drug.


But notably, it was the only year that I was most productive on, in terms of art. I would play around with an empty canvas, and let my hand drift as it would create. I would learn how to draw from there, make wacky characters and have this minimalistic style. Despite how simple I was, I did strive to become greater, but life kept getting in the way and prevented me to do more... But that didn't stop me for posting, as Naisho (pronounced Nice-o) was revealed to the world!


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"One bun a day keeps the sad away." - @WarehouseRabbit


I have SO much to say about her, but I will save it for the seasonal news. After posting her to Newgrounds, I surprised to see Naisho's reception, whether on the site or sharing with friends, she did well. It did motivate me, but life had other plans for me... So what about now?


2025


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Before Summer kicked in, and the hot breeze didn't suffocate me, I would silently return, but with two conditions! To take it easy, and post something. As of now, I have finished (2/3), but with an individual release a day. Once everything is ready, they'll be up on my page and the world will get to see my filth. Now usually I am generous with sneak peeks, and I REALLY want to show how much I have improved, but I will make an exception for now. I apologize if I sound like I am trying to oversell my art, and you shouldn't set your expectations high, but I am EXCITED to be back and show how much I have improved! After these 3 new pieces are posted, I will look forward to try new things, so expect a sudden short pause after they are uploaded.


I want to thank every follower that has been keeping up with me, even if my page has been silent for so long, you all make me feel like a million bucks!


Here's a doodle, made just for YOU.


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(You enjoy a refreshing beverage, as well as a big round bowl of chips with Naisho. Her eyes brightened with joy. Whatever you had in your mind seemed to have cleared away, you feel as if everything is going to be alright.)


See you all soon!


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Posted by goncalves - December 31st, 2023


With 2024 being a few decibels away and readying for the worst, I just wanted to say that I have been having so much fun in newgrounds over the last 10 years! ( Yes! Nearly in 10 years ago, I joined NG)


It's been quite a trip, ranging from meeting people, animators, artists and even composers along the years, to have seen the best projects debuting here in this website. There's no where else like this one, and I'm proud to call it home. Thank you for the memories, and I hope to live long enough another 10 years to see what will newgrounds will bring more to the table for everyone.


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Have a fuzzy lil dude.


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Posted by goncalves - December 26th, 2022


If you ever hop to the art portal, check out the undiscovered artists page. I feel like the section should be encouraged so some particularly new artists can have some love as well.


It's totally fine if you want to see cool work from scouted users, but there are hidden gems there that deserve to be scouted so their effort gets to be seen.


Just some advice, but this also applies to the other portals with works that are tagged as 'under judgement '. Any work, even if it doesn't look good for you deserves a shot to be viewed. So authors know that people have seen it, and they could appreciate some criticism to improve their work in the mere future.


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Posted by goncalves - December 23rd, 2022


how did Santa get fat


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Posted by goncalves - December 5th, 2022


I haven't been reviewing art for the past few weeks, I want to motivate small artists however I can, but I can't be always on newgrounds. And no, I'm not dead or leaving, I'd say I'm really slow rn.


Posted by goncalves - October 11th, 2022


So update, a year ago, I promised myself that I'd return to Newgrounds, since I had shown interest in coming back, posting actual art.


In case you forgot (most likely), back in the good ol' days, I used to post frequently with the usage of madness combat creators sprites without their permission or even giving them credit, since my English, at the time, was really terrible. I had some problems comprehending as well, and uh, I admit that I was a very young kid , messing with stuff that shouldn't be messed with. Which is why all of my art posts (if you could even call them that) have now been removed permanently. Plus, I left the MC community when it's golden age started to fall apart. I had my reasons to, but it won't matter in this post.


What DOES matter is that, over the years, after my departure, I kept promising myself that I would return with something, instead of lingering in the shadows of NG. I do confess that, I have been making art, but I'm never satisfied with it, since I want to improve, and develop a passion for it.

Seriously, it's been a headache, because how limited I have access to develop that kind of quality that I want, and chances are, it won't happen for a while, until my computer is fixed/getting a better pc.


So, it's likely that I'll not be post anything until then.

Despite of this, I hope I can make a return with something, that me as well my old fans that we can all appreciate.


As for my presence, I will remain in Newgrounds, just lingering around like a ghost. Also, as late as this sounds, I'm really happy newgrounds is back at it's feet, I'll be here checking what everyone is making on the daily.


Keep up the good work, kiddos.


Tl;dr Not posting anything for a while because I want to git gud. As well as wishing success to everyone on Newgrounds.


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Posted by goncalves - October 5th, 2021


Oh hey, I'm coming back. Here's a gif I made:iu_438176_5136906.gif


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Posted by goncalves - October 3rd, 2021


not really looking spooky this year, to be honest.


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Posted by goncalves - July 7th, 2019


As you all know, I've been absent for a really long time.

How've you all been, what changed when I was gone?


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