This is the fifteenth Vexelicious feature article. As the name suggests, this article will be all about vexels. It is divided into three parts: DD's given in May and April, Vexels uploaded in May and April, and Themed Vexels.
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What a Vexel Is: The Official dA Definition
^Jules1983
reports, 2d 1h ago
reports, 2d 1h agoInfluenced by recent dispute, it has been decided that it is time to make a solidified definition of what a vexel is by deviantART's terms. Please understand that this definition, and the rules along with it, are not made up from a few of the gallery moderator's thoughts, but built from the foundation of what the creator's words on 'vexel' were, and what the majority of the vexel community of deviantART has come to accept as a vexel. These rules are solid, final, and most-likely will not be faltered.
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I need...
^deviantartfilm
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reports, July 5This is a new News Articles Serie where we will post all the needs of our deviants regarding Film and Animation!
If you have a need for your Film or Animation, send a note to us with the details and we will publish it!
If you have a need for your Film or Animation, send a note to us with the details and we will publish it!
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Film & animation DD's - June 2009
^deviantartfilm reports, July 2
reports, July 2A monthly article featuring the previous months DD's
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Macro Photography Daily Deviations : June 2009
^dandelgrosso
reports, July 2
reports, July 2Let's take a look at all the deviations in the Macro gallery that were featured as Daily Deviations in June 2009.
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Daily deviations for June
^Thebuild
reports, July 1
reports, July 1A full listing of the daily deviations awarded during June 2009
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C&C Daily Deviations: June
^Thiefoworld
reports, July 1
reports, July 1These series have the intention of showing you the Daily Deviations featured for the Comic & Cartoons galleries during the month for you to enjoy them one more time or check them out in case you missed any.
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Monthly DDs for June 09 - Wallpaper
^l8
reports, July 1
reports, July 1This is a monthly article featuring wallpapers which received a Daily Deviation for the month of June.
Community Relations News This Week
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What a Vexel Is: The Official dA Definition
^Jules1983 reports, 2d 1h ago
reports, 2d 1h agoInfluenced by recent dispute, it has been decided that it is time to make a solidified definition of what a vexel is by deviantART's terms. Please understand that this definition, and the rules along with it, are not made up from a few of the gallery moderator's thoughts, but built from the foundation of what the creator's words on 'vexel' were, and what the majority of the vexel community of deviantART has come to accept as a vexel. These rules are solid, final, and most-likely will not be faltered.
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I need...
^deviantartfilm reports, July 5
reports, July 5This is a new News Articles Serie where we will post all the needs of our deviants regarding Film and Animation!
If you have a need for your Film or Animation, send a note to us with the details and we will publish it!
If you have a need for your Film or Animation, send a note to us with the details and we will publish it!
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Film & animation DD's - June 2009
^deviantartfilm reports, July 2
reports, July 2A monthly article featuring the previous months DD's
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Vexelicious: The Features #15
^Jules1983 reports, 10h 1m ago
reports, 10h 1m agoThis is the fifteenth Vexelicious feature article. As the name suggests, this article will be all about vexels. It is divided into three parts: DD's given in May and April, Vexels uploaded in May and April, and Themed Vexels.
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ARTFUL NUDES: My Study of the AN Gallery
`Sophquest
reports, January 27, 2008
reports, January 27, 2008
ARTFUL NUDES: ~ My study of the ARTISTIC NUDES Gallery.A collaborative project for the ARTIST RELATIONS TEAM to learn
about the artistic value and relevance of all mediums of art.
The Team of Artist Relations Gallery Directors were given the privilege and intriguing
challenge of trading galleries for a week with a Gallery Director from another medium.
This was a great idea, that became quite an educational project for all of us!I was partnered with ^Helewidis
from the ARTISTIC NUDES Gallery. This GDis a very warm, enthusiastic and collaborative lady that I very much enjoyed sharing
trade secrets with! We discussed photographic tips, the importance of lighting nudes
and the innate beauty of the human form. Though many would say that Artistic
Nudes are a controversial form of photography that borders on the pornographic,
when done well, I must say that I disagree entirely. Yes, these photographs are
provocative and alluring for their nudity, of course... but are so much more than that.
The photographing of Artistic Nudes can be an inherently beautiful artform with wonder,
respect and true appreciation of the natural beauty of the human form.
The artists that photograph in this way, truly admire the grace, strength and divinely
artistic design of the human body.
I have learned that the most important feature in all types of photography is Lighting.
After all, when photographing nudes, there is nothing to hide. Lighting can show
the flaws or flawlessness of a photograph. Indoor lighting is easier to control, but
natural lighting has such an incredible effect on a photograph. When done well,
the right lighting can make the photo itself! When looking through the features
below, please pay particular attention to the brilliant use of lighting and shadows.
It makes each photograph intriguing, well conveyed and truly artistic.
Location is another decision that photographers must take in to account.
Again, if using indoor lighting, a closely controlled set is best. For outdoor
locations, many use what one finds in nature to enhance the natural mood
of the photograph. But, other times the artist wants unconventional places
and props to enhance a conceptual idea that they have in mind.
The Emotion or Concept of an artistic nude is also of vital importance.
What is the model feeling? …or doing?... and why? Is the photographic message that
the subject is wrapped only in their own skin and emotion? Or is it a conceptual idea
about nudity itself?... about vulnerability… human sexuality?... or inner strength and
confidence? When viewing an artistic nude, what does it make you think or feel...
besides the initial awareness of nudity? What does it make you feel about
your own body... or body image?
Positioning of the model is another important factor. Whether showing a classic pose
or an unusual one that focuses on the lines or movement of the body, positioning and
composition in an artistic nude photograph, will draw the eye to the focal point of the
photographers vision of the model. The focal point is where your eye is drawn to first.
It is what you look at in order to understand the focus of what the artist is trying to convey.
With the importance of Lighting, Location, Emotion/Concept and Positioning, each
of the inspiring Artworks below have something spectacular to draw the eye to one
of the most intriguing, captivatingly graceful and aesthetic sights in the natural world:
The Human Body.
A Collection of many of My Personal Faves Being a novice to this artform, all I could really do is choose the features that I
find personally inspiring. I do have a tendency to like the more subtle, romantic
and emotional pieces in the AN Gallery. But this is simply my taste.
I found many of these when they were featured as Daily Deviations, as well.
So, these choices are from my favorite AN photographers. I hope you like them.
The Artistic Nudes gallery does have a lot of different points of view… so, you may
like others that are very different from these. Feel free to browse through the gallery
and see through your own eyes, what it has to offer!
(And be sure to check out the Daily Deviation features
that ^Helewidis showcases for the entire community!)
Links to Photographic Tips and AN Articles 
by 
by 
by 
LINK To: The Fine Art Nude Network's ~ List of AN Articles [link]
In closing I would like to thank the heads of the AR TEAM for encouraging allof us to take the opportunity to learn about another art medium. I learned a lot
and had fun stepping out of my box!
And THANK YOU, ^Helewidisfor your insight and assistance in this fun and instructional endeavor!
I hope you all enjoyed this Article and its Features,
I had a great time putting it together!
With love and respect, 
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