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Stolen "life": Urgent read for any possible leads

=fydbac:iconfydbac: reports, 20h 25m ago
Stolen art portfolios and more of Jainai Jeffries | fydbac; laptop and back-up drive (containing the only copies of ALL digitally created artwork and backup hi-res of many other works), and more. Any leads will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read everything....

A Rainbow Of Textures III

^Hanratty-Stock:iconHanratty-Stock: reports, 20h 9m ago
A rainbow of textures to brighten your day. :)

Delicious stock picks by Mithgariel, 18

`Mithgariel:iconMithgariel: reports, 1d 18h ago
Delicious (bimonthly) stock picks. Journal features just got turned into a news article.
Possible MC content ;)

101 Photography Tips

*Photo--Assignment:iconPhoto--Assignment: reports, 2d 1h ago
Below we have compiled a list of 101 tips to help you improve your photography. You may know some of them already but were confident that you'll find at least a few gems in there! Go get yourself a cup of coffee and make sure you are sitting comfortably!

The New Stock Market

~Theshelfs:iconTheshelfs: reports, 2d 13h ago
Thank you for looking today.

New Styles For The New Century

~waiting4moonlight:iconwaiting4moonlight: reports, 2d 12h ago
thank you for looking x

S T O C K B A S I C S + 24 Hours

^LawrenceDeDark:iconLawrenceDeDark: reports, 2d 20h ago
What is stock? What are Image Guidelines? Stock Features - latest 24 hours.

NEW AVATAR BANK

=Rozrr:iconRozrr: reports, July 7
Avatar bank. Mainly fractals.

Titillating Tutorials

^Hanratty-Stock:iconHanratty-Stock: reports, July 6
A selection of some tutorials and art made using them for you to feast your eyes on. :)

Resources News This Week

101 Photography Tips

*Photo--Assignment:iconPhoto--Assignment: reports, 2d 1h ago
Below we have compiled a list of 101 tips to help you improve your photography. You may know some of them already but were confident that you'll find at least a few gems in there! Go get yourself a cup of coffee and make sure you are sitting comfortably!

Titillating Tutorials

^Hanratty-Stock:iconHanratty-Stock: reports, July 6
A selection of some tutorials and art made using them for you to feast your eyes on. :)

S T O C K B A S I C S + 24 Hours

^LawrenceDeDark:iconLawrenceDeDark: reports, 2d 20h ago
What is stock? What are Image Guidelines? Stock Features - latest 24 hours.

Journal/Gallery templates – A Guideline

`ginkgografix:iconginkgografix: reports, July 5
This article should help to put together the most important facts about journal and gallery templates.

A Rainbow Of Textures III

^Hanratty-Stock:iconHanratty-Stock: reports, 20h 9m ago
A rainbow of textures to brighten your day. :)

Delicious stock picks by Mithgariel, 18

`Mithgariel:iconMithgariel: reports, 1d 18h ago
Delicious (bimonthly) stock picks. Journal features just got turned into a news article.
Possible MC content ;)

New Styles For The New Century

~waiting4moonlight:iconwaiting4moonlight: reports, 2d 12h ago
thank you for looking x

NEW AVATAR BANK

=Rozrr:iconRozrr: reports, July 7
Avatar bank. Mainly fractals.

The New Stock Market

~Theshelfs:iconTheshelfs: reports, 2d 13h ago
Thank you for looking today.

Resources


Molly's guide to finding Stock and Resources

`pendlestock:iconpendlestock: reports, July 4, 2008



I am blessed to live in a part of the world where Industrial Decay meets rolling golden meadows seamlessly, so for me stock hunting is a breeze. Newer stockers sometimes get a little baffled about where to actually find good stock so I thought I'd do a step by step guide of how to find great subjects for stock and resources!

At Home


There are things in your own home you won't even think about photographing but they will be endless textures, objects and more that would be useful as stock. Wall paper (if it's peeling off, even better!), fabric on curtains and upholstery, objects, pets... believe me, once you look upon your surroundings with fresh eyes you'll find them!


In the Garden


Your garden, your friends, the local park - wherever - they all contain beautiful flowers and textures and make wonderful background scenery.


In your City


If you are an urban dweller, then don't forget that alley ways, cityscapes, textures of decay and rust and even seemingly boring things like fire escapes and post boxes are great stock resources.


On your Holidays


A great opportunity for a new setting - fabulous for exotic backdrops and atmospheric seascapes.


Getting Creative


Wrap yourself in a sheet and do some model stock, or open photoshop and tweak those random texture photographs into something altogether more fabulous! If you're really brave, crack out the paint and make your own in a more traditional way - messy, but worth it!


Getting Risky


Derelict buildings are stunning, offering unique stock photograph and texture opportunities. HOWEVER, they are very dangerous so if you want to try your hand at exploration, avoid going upstairs and if you do, stay on beams and supports so if your leg goes through the floor, the only thing that breaks is your ego. Trust me, I've done it.
For nice safe ruins, try protected sites such as National Trust (uk) protected castles and abbeys.


Getting Acquainted


The DeviantART stock and resource community is a strong one, so why not come and meet us in our chat rooms #ARstock and #Resources. We are always happy to offer advice and support, but you're welcome just to observe the strange goings on... usually involving cake and unicorns... :paranoid:

Hope this helps the newer stock artists out there, so happy stock hunting :peace:


If you have any questions, don't forget our Gallery Directors are always happy to help. ^Hanratty-Stock and ^lyastri manage Stock Photographs, ^znow-white and ^bleedsopretty manage resources in general and ^LawrenceDeDark does both - devwatch them all, and you will never miss any important news ever again!

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=Cat-in-the-Stock:iconCat-in-the-Stock: Jul 4, 2008, 8:55:25 AM
Awesome guide! :#1:

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^znow-white:iconznow-white: Jul 4, 2008, 9:04:00 AM
I love Carrots :drool:

Awesomeness in bucket I say :highfive:

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^DeMaulwurfn:iconDeMaulwurfn: Jul 4, 2008, 9:10:53 AM
Oh my.

What a splendid guide. :>

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<DCZed> You can never know what you'll do until you have a bollock-full of jizz in your mouth.
`pendlestock:iconpendlestock: Jul 4, 2008, 9:17:02 AM
Why thankyou :aww:

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I enjoy cake. Do you?
`pendlestock:iconpendlestock: Jul 4, 2008, 9:17:08 AM
I DO TOO

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STOCK FROM STOCK IS BAD MMKAY [link] | STOCK GALLERY GUIDELINES [link] | My art account *Mollinda | Weekly competition on =createbyweek

I enjoy cake. Do you?
`pendlestock:iconpendlestock: Jul 4, 2008, 9:17:18 AM
Thankyou my peahair :heart:

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STOCK FROM STOCK IS BAD MMKAY [link] | STOCK GALLERY GUIDELINES [link] | My art account *Mollinda | Weekly competition on =createbyweek

I enjoy cake. Do you?
^DeMaulwurfn:iconDeMaulwurfn: Jul 4, 2008, 9:19:10 AM
You're very welcome. :D

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Emoticons Gallery Moderator
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<DCZed> You can never know what you'll do until you have a bollock-full of jizz in your mouth.
=Cat-in-the-Stock:iconCat-in-the-Stock: Jul 4, 2008, 9:31:56 AM
I feel the need to mention that the categories "at home" and "getting risky" are not always uncompatible :paranoid:
:lol:

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My art=Cat-in-the-mist
=Tw1stedTruth-stock:iconTw1stedTruth-stock: Jul 4, 2008, 9:33:56 AM
Great guide!
Thank you for featuring my stock :hug:

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`pendlestock:iconpendlestock: Jul 4, 2008, 9:34:12 AM
This is true. 936% of accidents happen in the home yannow.

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