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Photographers Rights and Law

=Kaz-D:iconKaz-D: reports, November 18
Do you know the legalities of the photographs you are taking? This is an article to refresh your brain on the rights and wrongs of photography, primarily focusing on UK law, but also providing links to international law aswell. Fav and pass it on if you like it!

How to Commission an Artist

*ArynChris:iconArynChris: reports, November 16
A comprehensive guide to commissioning, based on my personal experiences and observations. This guide does not address hosting contests, nor does it specifically address the unique challenges of commissioning through specific websites, though some typical scenarios are mentioned in passing. Topics include choosing the artist, why it's important to make sure you can afford it, how to contact the artist, payment, what WIPs are and why you might want to see them, and legal rights of both parties. Legal rights are discussed at the beginner level and are NOT in depth here.

Purism Vrs Creativity

=morbidthegrim:iconmorbidthegrim: reports, November 18
Does it matter?

Remembrance - Nobody is Alone

*YourChameleon:iconYourChameleon: reports, November 16
This article explores the issues of war and how it affects us. Depending on who we are and where we live, war and disaster will strike us, but in many different ways.

5 Tips to Maintaining and Gaining Watchers

*ProjectComment:iconProjectComment: reports, November 15
For those who have many watchers, and for those who don’t have many, it is hard to know how one retains that interest as well as receive more. This article explores the basics of watchers and how we react to certain situations. Although it does not affect some deviants, and the tips are generally related to common sense, we hope the article is a worthwhile read and that the majority learn something from reading this.

5 Tips for Running a Successful Contest

=KneelingGlory:iconKneelingGlory: reports, November 14
The title says it all, really.

BBC - Who Are the Furries?

=Commander-Luminaire:iconCommander-Luminaire: reports, November 13
The BBC released an article today about furries, mostly in a positive light. Thanks go to FurAffinity's Twitter [link] for finding this :)
Click the title for the actual article!
10 comments   Editorials  Last +fav: ~Vaxl

Realms of Fantasy and Myth: Week 22 - Gargoyles

~ladyarah:iconladyarah: reports, November 10
Realms of Fantasy and Myth: Week 22 - Gargoyles

A new place where the emphasis is on you

=Artistic-Maneuvers:iconArtistic-Maneuvers: reports, November 8
A new place for promotion of all things art. A place to find resources and provide tips and tricks. A place where the EMPHASIS is on the art

Moments in time: The Year 1989

*woodfaery:iconwoodfaery: reports, November 7
Looking back to the year 1989, featuring some truly stunning pictures. 20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, we look back, remembering.

Editorials This Week

5 Tips to Maintaining and Gaining Watchers

*ProjectComment:iconProjectComment: reports, November 15
For those who have many watchers, and for those who don’t have many, it is hard to know how one retains that interest as well as receive more. This article explores the basics of watchers and how we react to certain situations. Although it does not affect some deviants, and the tips are generally related to common sense, we hope the article is a worthwhile read and that the majority learn something from reading this.

Purism Vrs Creativity

=morbidthegrim:iconmorbidthegrim: reports, November 18
Does it matter?

Photographers Rights and Law

=Kaz-D:iconKaz-D: reports, November 18
Do you know the legalities of the photographs you are taking? This is an article to refresh your brain on the rights and wrongs of photography, primarily focusing on UK law, but also providing links to international law aswell. Fav and pass it on if you like it!

5 Tips for Running a Successful Contest

=KneelingGlory:iconKneelingGlory: reports, November 14
The title says it all, really.

How to Commission an Artist

*ArynChris:iconArynChris: reports, November 16
A comprehensive guide to commissioning, based on my personal experiences and observations. This guide does not address hosting contests, nor does it specifically address the unique challenges of commissioning through specific websites, though some typical scenarios are mentioned in passing. Topics include choosing the artist, why it's important to make sure you can afford it, how to contact the artist, payment, what WIPs are and why you might want to see them, and legal rights of both parties. Legal rights are discussed at the beginner level and are NOT in depth here.

Remembrance - Nobody is Alone

*YourChameleon:iconYourChameleon: reports, November 16
This article explores the issues of war and how it affects us. Depending on who we are and where we live, war and disaster will strike us, but in many different ways.

Realms of Fantasy and Myth: Week 23 - Western Drag

~ladyarah:iconladyarah: reports, November 17
Realms of Fantasy and Myth: Week 23 - Western Dragon

Horror News. The Gift Guide pt 2

=mzscarecrow1313:iconmzscarecrow1313: reports, November 17
The 2nd Gift guide for the holidays from Horror news.

Filmmaker and Writer, Tariq Ali, on Afghanistan

=reddartfrog:iconreddartfrog: reports, 1d 20h ago
While President Barack Obama continues to deliberate his strategy for Afghanistan, the answer for British-Pakistani writer, journalist, and filmmaker Tariq Ali is clear - prepare an exit strategy and execute it.
2 comments   Editorials  Last +fav: =nolakha

The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement and You

*RaineJoybringer:iconRaineJoybringer: reports, November 15
If you haven't heard of this agreement and its threat to your internet, it's about time you did!

Editorials


An open letter to Spyed

`londonxpress:iconlondonxpress: reports, September 22, 2006
***IMPORTANT***

Before you read the following letter that I have written to dA, please take the time to familiarize yourself with the situation at hand. Some people might think that it is a trivial matter – in a sense it is as these are merely features on a website – but it is the principal behind the actions that matters.

A world famous electronic musician recently released a music / digital art montage on DVD. I have nothing against this musician himself – in the past he has done some wonderful work and I will admit without reservation that I have several of his CDs. Recently his DVD was advertised through a top journal on dA – this musician even became a member of the website. But why? DeviantART is not a place for music files – that was decided early on. So what does this artist have to offer for the community?

Recently he was subscribed ‘till hell freezes over’ – a status reserved for select staff members. He was also given the ability to customize his journal with graphics – a status reserved for select staff and administrators. Individuals who have been on this website for years and who have devoted a countless number of hours / dollars don’t even have these simple privileges. When news of this broke out in several journals around the website the subscription was changed till 2030. What is his journal used for? It’s an advertisement for his DVD! Zing! Placed below the journal (to the convenience of the dA user) is the website for the product. Zing!

I’m sorry guys, but I’ve sat on the fence for far too long when it comes to this website. When something pops up that concerns people I voice my opinion but then I start to play favourites with everyone in an effort not offend anyone. Not any more. Please read the letter below and spread the word (you can copy the letter if you wish or link to it) if you feel deeply about the issue at hand. Remember – it’s not the features – it’s the principle.



The Letter

Dear Angelo,

My name is Evan McMaster, and I have been a member of the deviantART community for three years. Without deviantART I wouldn’t be taking photos or have the appreciation for artistic mediums that I do now. Photography has become a central pillar of my life; I plan to use it in my future ethnographic studies under the belief that visual aids compliment the written word and vice versa.

Much of what I know about photography and artwork in general comes from deviantART. That is a wonderful gift and it has been my goal over the past three years to pass that on to others. Artwork is something that everyone should experience / practice at some point in their lives. The creation of deviantART has allowed for a unique online community to form: where space and time are compressed and international barriers are dissolved as artists from around the world interact and learn with each other. How often does that happen?

Being a senior member has aided my goal – I was thrilled to be awarded that particular status after two years of hard work and since then have taken on my new leadership role with great pride. I enjoy helping out others in any way possible – by either answering questions directly, or pushing them in the right direction. It is rewarding to know that I’ve helped (in any way / amount) with the artistic schooling of others as those before me helped with my artistic schooling. I’m sure other senior members and older deviants feel the same way – being recognized for hard work and devotion gives one a sense of purpose and pride within a community. This recognition shouldn’t be handed out on a whim; it must be earned. The recipients must stand above others as community leaders – role models for the next generation of deviants.

Since 2003 I have invested roughly $630.00USD ($700.00CAD) in the website. This money has been spent on subscriptions, prints accounts, and artwork not only myself, but other artists. As a University student that amount of money is quite large, and despite the fact that it was spread over the course of three years it still adds up. I will never question my expenses as I feel they have made a change in the lives of others. This is one of the many ways in which I express my belief that art is important. Art is universal, and it must be shared.

I feel that I am more than deserving of a lifetime subscription – I would love to be a member of MyArt-Space till hell freezes over. I would also cherish the ability to customize my journal with fancy graphics (as others are able to do). I might not be a world famous electronic musician, but I have my merits. I have my merits, and so do the countless number of senior members, long-standing deviants, and community enthusiasts on this website. Any feature that helps spread the awareness of artwork is a good feature right? Is it not an investment in the lives of future artists? That is what this site is about, right? I could also address you as a business man and state that such a feature could work as a key selling point for potential members. More money? No problem!

But let us not worry about the principles behind such a request – we can work the details out in private and keep the rest of the website out of the loop. Even if a subscription till hell freezes over isn’t possible we can aim for 2030. I’m only 24, and another 24 years seems like an eternity.

Respectfully yours,
Evan McMaster

Devious Comments

:iconioquacious:
:nod: thanks.
you did this right and well.
well, i just hope that he'll respond to this letter!




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I'm 100% with you

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Well said :thumbsup:

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very well said evan - much respect dude
 

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