SHOW YOUR COLORS VOL. 11: RESCUING ANIMALS by Pascua-Tanya, journal
SHOW YOUR COLORS VOL. 11: RESCUING ANIMALS
:bulletred: :bulletorange: :bulletyellow: :bulletgreen: :bulletblue: :bulletpurple: :bulletpink: Greetings my dear friends and fellow artists! Welcome to the Volume 5 of my Show Your Colors feature!! :bulletred: :bulletorange: :bulletyellow: :bulletgreen: :bulletblue: :bulletpurple: :bulletpink: Inspired in a feature of the same name that I made for the Curated Feature - Contest by @projecteducate, this new initiative consists of promoting colorful artworks that reflect positive themes such as love, friendship, hope, care, and protection of nature and our planet, fidelity and more. Monthly will be published a volume featuring a maximum of 10-20 artworks selected by me from any category (Traditional, Digital, Fan Art, Anime / Manga, Photography, Photomanipulation, and more) according to the theme selected for the occasion (or a mix of several themes) and some of these editions also will include a morality message related to the same. Popular and little-known artists
Am I progressing fast enough? by Mocarro, literature
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Am I progressing fast enough?
Once someone decides to be a bit more serious about art and put time and effort into their progress, two questions will come up with time: Am I progressing? If I am progressing, does it happen fast enough? Progression is always welcome and I already wrote a post about it :3 Let's see get into the other progression problem: Time When you look at your idols and see the art they produce you kinda make that level as your goal. I definitely do that. And it is a great long-term goal. But the key is: it is long-term. Usually those artists we adore are doing art for years. They practiced their art in that time and they also had to climb the very same steps we are facing with. It is easy to forget the experience-difference between them and you, because it is not something we can simply see. We just see them drawing/painting and it seems so easy and effortless and we try and well, the outcome is not even close to theirs. But why? I often feel like I am being too slow with my progression, I
Becoming a Better Digital Artist by PVproject, journal
Becoming a Better Digital Artist
Hello people,
I've been asked many times about how to draw or paint and where to find tips and tutorials about it.
I, as a self-taught artist, have struggled a lot trying to learn and understand how to draw well and do digital painting. So I decided to put on a series of journals on this topic providing tips and resources, hoping that it can be useful for anyone who is willing to become an artist.
This series focuses mainly on digital art, but most of the principles can be applied to traditional art as well. This is not a training course, so please don't expect me to give you an in-depth look to it. Just take it as a collection of resource
The problematic behavior of online artists. by Suzanne-Helmigh, journal
The problematic behavior of online artists.
There is a bunch of things online artist do terribly wrong on a regular basis. Some of it might be directly aimed to you and some might be things you from others.
Shortlist:
:bulletblue: Way too little time spend on painting/practice.
:bulletblue: People making nit pick pointers.
:bulletblue: The extreme fuzz about labels and methods.
:bulletblue: Witch-hunting/ talking smack.
However I'd like to start with a totally opposite note:
This year I've also experienced great support from the art community for which I'm dearly grateful for.
How to deal with or get feedback. by Suzanne-Helmigh, journal
How to deal with or get feedback.
Getting feedback or critiques may be hard for people.
Some people want it really bad but can't seem to get it, at least not from the people he/she is hoping for.
And other get it all the time but feel a little attacked or bullied by it.
Pretty much anyone with eyes and some intelligence is able to spot mistakes or irregularities in someone's work. This person doesn't have to be more skilled than you.
However, this person... might be wrong....
:bulletpurple: How do you judge a critique?
You initially made your artwork according to the knowledge you currently have. Leaving room for mistakes in the elements you're not trained or knowledgeabl
What to do as an artist in training. by Suzanne-Helmigh, journal
What to do as an artist in training.
There are many ways to Rome they say. But I meet a lot of aspiring artists lost and asking me for guidance
and this is what I tell them.
(This is a revisited version of an old journal with new and updated guidelines/info)
Find out what you really want to do with art, there are so many different professions or hobbies to take on.
Graphic designer, Concept artist (mobile and high end), Illustrator of book covers or for card games and so much more.
Once you can make your pick, or at least pick 1 or 2 you must do research on the most valued artwork from that niece.
Find out what makes the best artist of your favorite field the best artist. Wha
When inspiration is far to be found... by Suzanne-Helmigh, journal
When inspiration is far to be found...
We all get these anoying times when we really want to make something cool, get inspired and work that magic. We see everyone around us (online) do it, but how come we are not?
So we look for ways to get inspired, we ask around, find these usual answers: go watch a film, listen to music.. take a walk...
But even when we do that, we still end up stuck most of the time.
Part of the solution is knowing WHY we get stuck and this is my theory.
:bulletblue: ADT - Attention Deficit Trait.
'Experiencing an inner frenzy of distractability, impatience, difficulty in setting priorities, staying focused and managing time. Those are our biggest enemie
10 Time-saving Photoshop Shortcuts for Artists by lithriel, journal
10 Time-saving Photoshop Shortcuts for Artists
10 Time-saving Photoshop Shortcuts for Artists
Did you know the average person wastes a staggering 64 hours a year by neglecting to use keyboard shortcuts? Time is a precious resource. Don't squander it hunting for tools when you could be painting instead. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, the time you invest in learning a few shortcuts will be well worth the added efficiency boost.
Chances are, you're familiar with the universal shortcuts: CTRL + S, CTRL + Z, CTRL + C, and CTRL + V (and if you're not, learn them now), but did you know nearly every key on your keyboard can access a shortcut in Photoshop?The full power
Courtesy of ResoluteAssassin (https://www.deviantart.com/resoluteassassin)
Yeah... I guess you've heard of him...
And even if you haven't...
There was at least one time where you had him coming your way...
And he comes back over and over...
ART BLOCK!!
This is the most common name given to that certain time where artists just sit there and become unproductive against their own will. Yes... against their own will! Artists have art block and writers have writer's block... it's still the same thing, though. It must be avoided at all costs, but once it arrives, it doesn't leave until it is satisfied of seeing your misery. Minutes... Days... Weeks... Even up to months! Art block claim
10 tips for photomanipulation newbies by Aeirmid, journal
10 tips for photomanipulation newbies
This is a reprise of an earlier article!
We have a lot of newbies to the photomanipulation community, and I wanted to welcome you and address some important tips for helping integrate you into our community. :)
1. Watch or join CRPhotomanipulation (https://www.deviantart.com/crphotomanipulation). This is the hub for all official photomanipulation contests and activities. It is also a place where you can submit your artwork (1 per week) to help get exposure. This is a great way to bring art to our attention. We really want to get to know you and your work!!
2. Watch your photomanipulation CVs. Right now that's me and AbbeyMarie (https://www.deviantart.com/abbeymarie). This is not a sad plea for attention or fishing for watche