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A Feminist Perspective on Questionable Images
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reports, July 1Sex and sexuality in art are some of my favorite things, and certainly sometimes arousal is part of this, but more importantly, it is FAR MORE than about simple arousal, as porn is. One of my deviantart friends, 
, said that art of a sexual nature can “ provoke thoughts about our dreams, fears, desires, and place in the world"...yes! Well done art that deals with sex exposes the soul of the subject or act in question, not just the naughty bits. I feel that any kind of work on this site that looks at sexuality in a thoughtful or artistic or critical or celebratory, etc. way is certainly appropriate content for an art site, because, of course, this work is actually ART.
, said that art of a sexual nature can “ provoke thoughts about our dreams, fears, desires, and place in the world"...yes! Well done art that deals with sex exposes the soul of the subject or act in question, not just the naughty bits. I feel that any kind of work on this site that looks at sexuality in a thoughtful or artistic or critical or celebratory, etc. way is certainly appropriate content for an art site, because, of course, this work is actually ART.33
So You Want (to) Critique.
=KneelingGlory
reports, July 2
reports, July 2Here is a two-fold guide for deviants wishing to receive critique as well as deviants who want to give constructive critiques.
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Hate Mary Sues? Don't we all! (Part Two)
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reports, June 29A continuation of my unexpectedly-popular guide on Mary Sue prevention. In this Part, I will be critiquing a notoriously bad fanfiction - My Immortal. Thank you all for your current support!
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reports, June 26
reports, June 26Always when you introduce your company it is fact the use of your business card. You want the primary feeling that is left with your client to convey the image and personality of your business to be a positive one. Here is the list of collection 30+ coolest business cards to inspire you.
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Misunderstood: The True Story of "Scary" Animals
=Flame-of-the-Phoenix
reports, June 26
reports, June 26** Part of my ongoing series of the Misunderstood. **
This article features: Scary Animals
Here you will find:
- features of numerous talented artists, from many forms of art
- fast, fun facts
- hopefully a new take on some animals society condemns and fears
This article features: Scary Animals
Here you will find:
- features of numerous talented artists, from many forms of art
- fast, fun facts
- hopefully a new take on some animals society condemns and fears
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To cheeseburger or not to cheeseburger
*Halohid reports, 2d 17h ago
reports, 2d 17h agoBody types in the world of internet modeling and how to respond with respect and compassion.
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So You Want (to) Critique.
=KneelingGlory reports, July 2
reports, July 2Here is a two-fold guide for deviants wishing to receive critique as well as deviants who want to give constructive critiques.
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A Feminist Perspective on Questionable Images
*sick-snowangel reports, July 1
reports, July 1Sex and sexuality in art are some of my favorite things, and certainly sometimes arousal is part of this, but more importantly, it is FAR MORE than about simple arousal, as porn is. One of my deviantart friends, , said that art of a sexual nature can “ provoke thoughts about our dreams, fears, desires, and place in the world"...yes! Well done art that deals with sex exposes the soul of the subject or act in question, not just the naughty bits. I feel that any kind of work on this site that looks at sexuality in a thoughtful or artistic or critical or celebratory, etc. way is certainly appropriate content for an art site, because, of course, this work is actually ART.
, said that art of a sexual nature can “ provoke thoughts about our dreams, fears, desires, and place in the world"...yes! Well done art that deals with sex exposes the soul of the subject or act in question, not just the naughty bits. I feel that any kind of work on this site that looks at sexuality in a thoughtful or artistic or critical or celebratory, etc. way is certainly appropriate content for an art site, because, of course, this work is actually ART.7
What Is An "Original Post" (OP)?</
*DAPoliticalForum
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In the simplest terms, an OP, or Topic Thread, is a report of someone's actions, an issue, or of an event, which has not been previously reported, and which interests or affects significant segments of the Forum audience.6
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*ladyarah
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=PanoramaClub
reports, July 1
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The Art of Critiquing
=loqutor
reports, June 30
reports, June 30In light of recent events, I give my views on what a critique should or should not be.
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Vexel Art Gallery
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reports, November 27, 2006
reports, November 27, 2006Vexel gallery? What? Wait, we don't have a vexel gallery. Well, we will soon and that's why I'm writing this news article.
Over the next few weeks I am going to start to put together all the subgalleries for a proper vexel gallery. Yes, that means we will officially have a legitimate vexel gallery of its own. This new gallery will be in the digital gallery section in a place of its own, just like vector has its own area. Before we do that, all the categories have to be hammered out and sifted through to see which ones are needed and which ones we can live without.
First off, if you're not completely sure what a vexel image is, read this vexel description. After digging around on the net, that's a great source of information about the medium. Hats off for such a clear and easy to understand definition.
This is going to be completely new so how the other digital galleries are set up are not important. Subgalleries for the other sections might not be appropriate for a vexel section so let's start from scratch.
A minimum collection of galleries might include:
1. People
2. Animals
3. Vehicles
4. Abstract
5. Scenery
6. Fanart
7. Open Format (for images that don't exactly fit in the other galleries)
The goal is to create enough diversity so all vexel art can be submitted properly, but, not so wide spread that it is difficult to maintain. In other words, keep is simple, keep it clean.
Now's your turn, let me know what you want. Not promising to use every idea but the great ones will be put in place. When you make a suggestion, think what it would be like if you had to police it. Is it too close to another subgallery, not really going to get much art posted to it, too difficult to figure out what it means? Let us together create something that we all can be proud of and enjoy browsing every day.
If you want to help, speak your opinions politely, pass the word, and fave this article so it shows up in the popular page. The more people know about this, the better it can be.
Over the next few weeks I am going to start to put together all the subgalleries for a proper vexel gallery. Yes, that means we will officially have a legitimate vexel gallery of its own. This new gallery will be in the digital gallery section in a place of its own, just like vector has its own area. Before we do that, all the categories have to be hammered out and sifted through to see which ones are needed and which ones we can live without.
First off, if you're not completely sure what a vexel image is, read this vexel description. After digging around on the net, that's a great source of information about the medium. Hats off for such a clear and easy to understand definition.
This is going to be completely new so how the other digital galleries are set up are not important. Subgalleries for the other sections might not be appropriate for a vexel section so let's start from scratch.
A minimum collection of galleries might include:
1. People
2. Animals
3. Vehicles
4. Abstract
5. Scenery
6. Fanart
7. Open Format (for images that don't exactly fit in the other galleries)
The goal is to create enough diversity so all vexel art can be submitted properly, but, not so wide spread that it is difficult to maintain. In other words, keep is simple, keep it clean.
Now's your turn, let me know what you want. Not promising to use every idea but the great ones will be put in place. When you make a suggestion, think what it would be like if you had to police it. Is it too close to another subgallery, not really going to get much art posted to it, too difficult to figure out what it means? Let us together create something that we all can be proud of and enjoy browsing every day.
If you want to help, speak your opinions politely, pass the word, and fave this article so it shows up in the popular page. The more people know about this, the better it can be.
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I do some damn picture tracing, sometimes I paint it a bit, and sometimes manipulate it a bit, but the creative processus of vexel art is just the same as any photomanipulation, digital art painting, or vector art creation.
I never manged to see vexel art as a form of art any different from general digital/vector art, and I don't get the point of making even more galleries... the submission process is already divided enough.
Of course, that's just one opinion, and the general opinion might diverge from mine.
I'm getting kind of pissed with dA not having one. It makes your part vectors unappreciated.
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It is, however, becoming extremely popular with a lot of people requesting a change be made. Because of this, it warrants its own section. Other sections will also benefit from this as images that really don't fit the criteria will no longer crowd them out.
But, I do value your feedback and appreciate the critique. Everything will be considered so that any change will be done as efficiently as possible with as little headaches as can be managed.
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"Art is the only thing you cannot punch a button for. You must do it the old-fashioned way. Stay up and really burn the midnight oil. There are no compromises." Leonytne Price
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"Art is the only thing you cannot punch a button for. You must do it the old-fashioned way. Stay up and really burn the midnight oil. There are no compromises." Leonytne Price
I've always seen vexel art is a way to evade the truth - it actually is vector art, just in a different form.
To prove that it is, I created a flash utility that could convert vexel to vector and vector to vexel with just 6 lines of coding. Can't find the file anymore, but I can redo it if that can prove my point: vexel art IS vector art as much as photomanipulation is photography. As photomanips and pictures are in the same category, why should vexel art split from the vector art category?
Anyway, if it can help, try integrating a death&macabre category too, I'm quite fond of vexel art when working with such stuff
Vector art category: [link]
And "Vexel" is considered a part of the vector art category...
Macabre/dark was one of the sections that came to mind so I can see that happening.
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"Art is the only thing you cannot punch a button for. You must do it the old-fashioned way. Stay up and really burn the midnight oil. There are no compromises." Leonytne Price
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"Art is the only thing you cannot punch a button for. You must do it the old-fashioned way. Stay up and really burn the midnight oil. There are no compromises." Leonytne Price
From pioneering in this art a few years ago to now using it almost daily, I never had the feeling that I was doing anything else than vector art.
But that probably only comes from me...
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