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FuckYeah Art Tips: [link] :: S.Proko: [link] FineArt.Sk: [link] :: Posemaniacs: [link] Eyecager: [link] :: Reference For Artists: [link] :: Art ref. for you: [link] :: :: LoveCastle: [link]
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Learning Experience #1: 10 Ways To Better Your ArtThis is my first News Article, and why not start out with something that will benefit not only myself, but others as well!  I welcome all types of feedback, though there is no way to go about bettering your art, I am in no way claiming to be a professional, just spreading some tops I think myself and some of you could use as well!  I'm sure most of you have probably done many of these tips already, some might not have!  Overall Enjoy!
10. View Many Tutorials!
I can't stress this option enough, I love going onto many art pieces and profiles of deviantart, and going to see if they have tutorials or not.  A well formed tutorial can be SO beneficial to you.  it can help in so many ways, not only can it help better your art but help create new techniques in combining them with your own.
9.Browse Others Art
In the search bar, placing in what art piece pertains to you weather it be, digital art, phot

Trying to Improve?Are you trying to improve?
Looking for new ways to improve?
Just to IMPROVE?
There's one thing that people always repeat(I'm not trying to offend anybody) is that when they watch another artist who's art is very good, they either think, "I won't be able to be that good" and feel like they will never improve.
Sad thing, but true.
Only a few people think about improving to get to the same level as their favorite artist.
BUT! There's always room for improvement! ;D
Well, then. I'm not so sure if this is helpful or not and if you will learn something new or not, but, continue on, please. c:
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Ever heard of 'practice makes perfect'? I know some people out there practice until they hands feel dead(not literally) but don't give up! Like I said, there's always room for improvement! c: And it doesn't matter if you waste paper. Paper can always be recycled. If you think you're wasting paper, try finding old envelopes and doodle on them!
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Don't give up! EVER! Be strong and

How To Improve Your ArtI was going to call this 'how to become a better artist', but then I realized, there is no such thing as a 'better artist'. If you are an artist, you are the best artist you can be - your art can always ALWAYS improve, but you are already and always will be the best artist you can be. Remembering those two facts is the most important thing you can do.
But other than that, find someone to be excited about art with! They don't have to be an artist themselves, they just have to be able to get excited about art. Having someone who'll always be around to listen to your ideas, even if they don't contribute anything, is HUGELY helpful to keep you motivated. I've found that having someone for me to bounce ideas off of, or even just someone to explain my stories to, is my favourite thing in the world and almost always leads to me discovering new things about my stories and characters.
And now for the list of links you all were waiting for!

Guide on How To Receive Feedback & Critique:iconprojectcomment:
This is an editorial written and submitted by $namenotrequired on behalf of #ProjectComment, a group founded by ^3wyl that aims to encourage deviants to seek and provide constructive feedback that can help you to better yourself at your art.
What's in this article

1. Encouraging people to comment

2. Getting comments through #ProjectComment

3. Other places to get comments:

Groups

Forums

Chatrooms

Make clear in your artist's or author's comments that you're looking for feedback. You can also ask specific questions to potential commenters about it (“Does this character come across as realistic?”, “Please tell me what you think of the composition/colours/...” etc.).
More about using your Artist's/Author's comments effectively can be found in our article

Quality Feedback - Fast and Easy!After being on dA for more than a year, I've seen one theme repeat itself over and over; people wanting more detailed feedback.
Admirable, but the question is how do you do that?
The obvious choice might be to submit work to groups that specialise in giving critique. Well, I thought so too. Out of all the deviations I've submitted to groups that supposedly "guarantee" critique only a handful of them have actually done so.
So, while you shouldn't give up on groups now, you can take some steps towards gaining more feedback more lengthy and detailed than the infamous one word comment.
Or a favourite...
*shudders*
Now before you close this page, or start to rage at why I still have not given any tips, accept this concept.
The more effort you put into something, the more effort people will put into telling you how much they love it, or hate it as the case may be.
So, how does this apply to getting me more feedback? And why have you still not told me anything?
Well my friend, i

Freebies and Resources!Hi everyone! Everytime I come across anything pertaining to us starving artists that's free, I'll be diligent to share it! It's important to always keep a bank of info to pull ideas from around you and these definitely shall help with that!

Everything listed here is totally free
Free Vectors @ Vecteezy: http://www.vecteezy.com/ If you do any kind of logotype work with vectors this site will really come in handy. It's a pretty large database, so there's something for everyone!
Free Fonts @ dafont: http://www.dafont.com/ I'm always looking for really cool fonts to use in my artwork, and if you are too, they've got a really cool selection at dafont! If you're into typography it should be a really helpful resource!
Free Art Software @ freeartsoftware:http://freeartsoftware.com/2d-application-software.htm OOOOH BABY! It's really tempting to download everything on that site! If you're having a hard time finding the right software to work

Freebies and Resources II...and discountsHey guys! I've found even more great free stuff for art making! Everytime I come across anything pertaining to us starving artists that's free, I'll be diligent to share it! It's important to always keep a bank of info to pull ideas from around you and these definitely shall help with that! Also, I realized that many of the things in the last edition were geared towards digital artists, so I've found some awesome discounts for you traditional artists as well! Hang on to your hats, here comes awesome!

Everything Listed Here Is Totally Free
Free 2D animation software @ Creatoon: http://www.creatoon.com/ This software was recently made available for free download! If you can't get into flash, this will do the trick!
Free hand-drawn animation software @ Pencil: http://www.pencil-animation.org/ All of us love the look of traditional animations right? Well with this software you can make them yourself!
Moar Free Art Instruction

Approaching Writing (Tutorial Part 1)A tutorial on how to write.
We've seen it all before. Why then, should you even bother to read any further into this one?
I'm not just going to tell you how to write, but what I've learnt through experience. I'm also going to break a few moulds, and show you how some of the well known advice doesn't exactly work in the simple way others make you believe.

In this section, I'm going to outline the things you need to deal with before you even start writing.

That's your introduction. Now down to business.

1.The Idea

So, how shall we start? Let's begin by examining what gets you writing in the first place. That of course, is the idea.

It's

Writing Basics (Tutorial Part 2)This is the second part of the writing tutorial I'm putting together. In the first part we talked about ways to approach writing. In this piece we'll build upon that foundation by talking about how to write. Although it might seem simple enough, there are points in this that are easily overlooked.

4.Quality versus Quantity

This is a widely debated issue with a lot of answers. As a writer, we all try to lean towards quality, but that's in ideal factors. More often than not, there will be competing circumstances that will affect your choice on this issue.

For instance, if you're writing a piece with a specified minimum word count; perhaps fo

Writing TutorialPreamble

Ok, I've been toying with the idea of writing a tutorial about writing, only this time I'm actually going to get down to the actual techniques and styles you can use and develop, instead of me just giving you a few tips.

So, here's the general structure of this tutorial. I'll start with some of the basics, before moving on to techniques and the conceptual side of writing. Sound good?

Lesson one; "So you've decided to write?"

I'll be brief with the basics here. If you're going to write, there is only one thing you need to know. That is to never give up. Writing is tricky, hard, time consuming and at sometimes hopeless. It's not a

How to write about WerewolvesFrom the amount of pieces of writing about them on the internet, it's best to deal with this subject in a small section of it's own.

So, why on earth is there a tutorial on writing about werewolves? Isn't this pointless?

This really, is just a few guidelines and rough ideas I have that anyone might find helpful when dealing with the subject. Let's face it, there is a huge amount of werewolf themed writing on dA alone, so the question is, how can you really stand out from the crowd?

Let's first of all examine an important aspect of writing. Characterisation. This is simply the process of how you build up your character, so he or she appears

How to write a NovelTips for writing a Novel/short story.
For Starters:
Firstly, plan out what you want to write about. Brainstorm a few ideas, and note them down no matter how bad they may be. Remember, that this is just giving you some ideas to work with. It's not going to be the end product. Listen to some music; go outside – whatever helps you be more creative.
Now:
Once you have a few ideas down on paper, it's time to think about what you want to achieve with your work. Think about the purpose of the piece: what messages are you trying to get across?
After that:
Now, consider the point of view. What angle would the reader look at this story? Are

The Basics of Comma UsageThis guide is meant to give you, as a writer, a thorough foundation in comma usage. I won't cover every use, but I will go over a majority of them, all of which are worth knowing.
As far as this tutorial's subject matter is concerned, I feel comfortable explaining about ninety percent of what follows. However, I want this to be as accurate as possible, so I've gone to other sources online to back me up (primarily to fill in the gaps of my knowledge in terminology). I've included the links to these sources immediately below as well as in the author's description. I will refer to them throughout the tutorial by their source number (Source 1, Source 2, etc). If you wish to better your grammar even further, I particularly recommend grammarbook.com (Sources 2 and 3). Note that all the examples I give in this tutorial were not taken from the sources; they are my own.
1) grammar.ccc.comnet.edu ("Conjunctions")

How to create a fan OCWhen creating an OC for a certain universe (Bleach, KHR, Naruto etc.) you have to match your OC to it but also be original. But the problem is: How can I create an original but believable character for this universe?
The first question I ask myself is „Why do I create an OC? „
This is a very important question indeed. It can help me to start off when creating.
Should the OC belong only to the universe or to a certain group too? Do I create it for roleplaying or writing fan fictions?
Aspect one is the „aim“!
When I answered the first question I go on wondering what I can do.
If I want an OC for roleplaying but can't roleplay male or am not interested in trying anyway then why should I create a male OC?
Aspect two is „function“!
Now the real thing starts. Get your favorite episode/chapter and go! Learn all the information about the universe given. Yeah, I know. You'll say: „Why? I know everything about it!“
Sure, but y

Creating a balanced characterWhat is a well balanced character?
A well balanced charater is one you would believe is really existing. Creating a character like this may seem not easy at all and sometimes even impossible but it is all about relating information about your character, a bit knowledge of human nature and psychology with each other.
If you manage to master this combination, you will be able to create characters that can come to life on their own.
Sounds good but pretty complex, right? Let me show you.

First of all: A character should always be the result of many factors being combined as I mentioned above.
-> Never say the creation progress is done whe

Character design: ClothingWhen creating an OC the personality and backstory are the most important aspects. But how will s/he be recognized if her/his hair, face and whole body looks just like an other one's OC?
The answer is simply: her/his clothing! Most people choose their clothing on their own. And not everybody buys the same shirt or shoes.
The choice of clothing is the best way to get recognized because a lot of matters are insolved when you choose your new shirt. You consider age, attitude, gender, environment, hobbies, personality and profession (even when you're unemployed).

But let me show you step by step:

Age
This aspect is quite simple:
A baby or toddl

The Necessity of Flaws in CharacterizationOkay. Close your eyes (well, maybe just one) and imagine your favorite fictional character. Are they strong? Compassionate and giving? Witty and clever? Wise and intelligent? No matter the make-up of their awesomeness, they probably bring a smile to your face and that warm, fuzzy feeling to your insides. You probably remember vividly their adventures and hijinks, their clever retorts, or how amazing they were at figuring out some wild and crazy puzzle. They probably inspired your own writing. You probably wanted to recreate that smile and fuzzy feeling with your own readers, so you made your version of the character (or took some of their tra

The Chronology of StorytellingImagine you're reading to a live audience. It can be as big or small as you'd like. It can be your writing or someone else's. It doesn't matter. Indulge yourself in the fantasy. So you're reading to a live audience. They're enraptured. They're engrossed. They're generating a movie in their heads as you weave your tale. Imagine how important every word you produce is to these movies. Every detail you provide adds another layer. They smell the flowers. They feel the roughness of the brick. They see the vivid colors of the clothes.

And then you require they perform time travel to make the movies accurate.

Wait. What?

The chronology, or order

Original Character Bio Sheet(Re-structuring)Beginnings

What role does this character play?(Storybased):
What inspired you to create this character?:
What does this character represent to you, if anything?:
What goals do you have for this character?:

Full Name:
Pronunciation of their name(first, middle name(s) and last):
Meaning of their full name:
Why did their parents name them this?:
If not parents, what decided their name?:
Why did you, their creator name them this?:
Title(Mr./Mrs./Lord/Lady/Sir/):
Nickname(s):
Do they enjoy these/this nickname(s)?:
History behind nickname(s):
Alias(es):

Before going on with this sheet, take a moment to briefly describe this character as a whole,

Blank Character Profile - Huge CREATION

Character's Full Real Name:
Other Names:
Age (Lived Years):
Original or Fan Character:
Profile Creation Date:
Profile Picture:

PHYSICAL SPECS

Species:
Race:
Blood Father:
Blood Mother:
Physical Age:
Genotypical Gender:
Physical Gender:
Virginity:

Hair Colour(s):
Hair Texture:
Hair Length / Cut:
Eye Lashes:
Eyebrows:
Body Hair:
Body Hair Colour(s):
Skin Tone(s):
Iris Colour(s):
Pupil Colour(s):
Sclera Colour(s):
Eye Shape:
Ear Type:
Fingernails / Foreclaws:
Toenails / Hind Claws:
Nail / Claw C

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General Data
Birth Name:
Known Alias:
Age:
Originality:
Homeworld:
Current Status:
Current Residence:
Spoken Languages:

Physical Data
Species:
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Height:
Weight:
Physical Age:
Physical Attractiveness:
Physique:
Complexion:
Hair Color:
Eyes Color:
Physical Strength:
Non-Natural Abilities:
Distinguishing Features:
Known Illnesses or Conditions:
Known Augmentations:
Extra Anatomy:

Personality
Intelligence Level:
Mental Condition:
Emotional Condition:
Emotional State:
Sociability:
General Outlook:
Sexual Orientation:
Mental Peculiarities:
Known Fears:
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OC Profile helperBASIC INFO
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Age:
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Race:
Height:
Weight:
Eyes:
Hair:
Skin:
Family:
Occupation:
Blood Type:
Allergies:
Special Abilities:
The element that your abilities harness:
Education:
Faith/Religion:
Heritage:

WHO ARE YOU?
Hobbies:
Weakness(es):
Where you live:
Your best means of transportation:
Favorite Food:
Favorite Music:
Animal:
Color:
Your style:
Demeanor:
Relationship status:
Stature:
Pets:
Motto:
Knight or Damsel?:
Greatest Love:
Love or Money:
Dream Girl/Guy:
TV?(If yes, what do you watch?):
Most Prized Possessions:
Biggest Dislike:
Favorite Shape(?):
Flower:
Smell:
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IF DA has a LIKE button, do you think people will use it to gain attention??? Remarkable what people are willing or can do if they want attention.

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5 deviants said I don't want any LIKE and DISLIKE button...(Me: "BUTT....ON"! 8D!!...Never thought of separating in its own word, you'd get something silly)

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4 deviants said Lølz, what kind of question is that? OF COURSE! They will! Some people are attention cravings that's so unbelievable!

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2 deviants said And if there's a DISLIKE button, it will also be misused!

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2 deviants said .....Depending - is it a LIKE button on artworks or on comments, it all depends. ALTHOUGH, I really don't care much about it!!

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I don't know why I even bother doing it...cause nobody cares anyway, but yeah...I will cut the bullshit and get on with it...
~~I'm gonna make this short and simple.~~ Did I say that this was a "short and simple", huh? Well, I lied. It's agonizingly long and horriburu boring. Beware.

>>The artist<<
+ Asian, hauling somewhere from the South East Asia contient.
+ Aug 4th - " in the year of the bacon"
+ Illustrator, mostly self-taught.
+ Film fanatic.
+ Is a dog person, love dogs so much.
+ Loves Thai iced tea
+ I enjoy learning new things in artsy - hence the "student", although my student year is over for me but I can never stop learning and studying!

>>Point of interest<< My original characters, aliens/extraterrestrial life forms, paranormal stuff, monsters, demons, creepy, dark and scary!

>>Influence & inspiration << Realism, life and other bullshit that's out there, oh and artists on DA as well outside the DA realm.

>>Favorite/Inspirational artists outside DA<< Kenneth Rocafort, Juanjo Guarnido, Mikael Noguchi, Keith Thompson, Alessandro Barbucci, Katsura, Masakazu, Tetsuya Nomura, Kazue Katō, Jill Thompson, Tim Burton, Ted Naifeh, Yang Young-Soon, Hyung Min-woo, Ralph Bakshi, Scott J. Campbell, Ben Templesmith, Mike Mignola, Ale Garza, Alphonse Mucha, Norman Rockwell, Andrew Loomis, Arthur Rackham, Stan Winston, Leonardo da Vinci...

>>Specialist in (artsy wise/love to draw)<< Original work, monsters, demons/devils, reptiles, birds, fanart, weird creatures, creepy shit, mythology, paranormal, dark and gloomy...etc. etc. etc.

>>Tools of Trade<< Potatoshop CS6, Wacom intuos3, Faber-Castell Ball Pen 1423 0.5mm (black), BIC ballpoint pens, Staedtler Mars Lumograph, sold my soul to the Devil...

I wanna learn every language out there if possible (it gives me the opportunity to come closer to the people who speak those languages above mentioned, I'm always up to learn new language 8)...!!) Although I wouldn't say I am in an "Expert" level when it comes to English, the only downfall is the pronounciation when speaking + the epically failure at grammar - in every language. I am very clumsy at the use of past, presents and future grammar, other than that, I LOVE correct-writting (maybe too much) and may be a bit old-fashioned due to the fact of being taught at school by grammar/spelling Nazi teachers. ;D