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Not much to say about this.
Just some basic tips and tricks for flawless interaction on DeviantArt
Watch people when you honestly find them interesting.
Watch your friends, even if they don't have amazing art. It helps you stay updated with their progress.
Watch groups. They'll offer you a fine selection of art you're interested in, and will help you discover new (interesting) artists.
Check the faves of people you watch. As you like their work, you might have similar tastes in art. Checking their faves might help you find cool art.
Recommend art from people that you watch for a Daily Deviation (if good art, of course).
Don't
Uncheck all boxes when watching. There's nothing more disappointing than an empty watch.
Just watch people for points. It's lame.
Watch people for a watch-back. Many people don't do those. You'll only end up disappointed.
Thank people for watching/faving you. It's not obliged, but it helps you to meet new people and stay in touch with your fans.
Comment on the page of someone you watch. People love to hear what you like about their work.
Post a few kind words on the page of a random stranger whose work you like. You might make a new friend.
Comment either in English or the user's native language (if he displays his location). There's a big chance he doesn't know other languages.
Spell check your messages before sending them. A readable message is one that people are more likely to reply to.
Don't
Ask people to watch you. It's annoying. Many people don't do this anyway.
Ask people for points. It's the DA equivalent of being a beggar. You don't want to be one.
Spam people with your contest/group/facebook page or whatever. If you have something to promote, do it in your signature.
Send messages that include "send this to a x-number of your friends". It's annoying.
Read the description underneath the artwork. So you can understand what the artist meant with this work
Encourage the artist
Tell them what you like about the artwork
Balance your critiques. Even if you don't like a work, make sure to highlight the positive aspects as well as the negative ones.
Shut up if you haven't got anything nice to say.
Don't
Tell people "this reminds me of character-X from show-Y". It comes across as if the artist stole the idea from a certain show. Not very nice.
Tell people "this looks like character-X" and insist on it. Character designs have only so much variation. It's possible that characters with similar haircolor/haircuts look alike. That doesn't mean the artist stole the idea.
Tell people "you've copied this from artist-X". It's an accusation. It's impolite. Especially when you have no solid proof (as in; the original work or an exact photoshop overlay)
Post a comment that's all negative. It feels like you attack the artist.
Send a private message if your message is either too long or too personal to post on someone's profile
Don't
Randomly spam strangers with your artwork/group/whatever via private message. It's spam and it's annoying
Gossip about other people
Post encouraging words towards fellow artists
Share art tutorials / art books / art related websites
Feature work you like
Feature work from friends that need more exposure
Don't
Post things that are too personal. DeviantArt is an open website. Everyone can read your journals, including your boss or your parents.
Complain about another DeviantArt user. Other people have nothing to do with your problems.
Be too strong in your opinions. Stating you 'hate' a certain fandom is never a wise idea, unless you want angry mobs harassing your comment section.
Be a chronic complainer. People hate them.
Ask questions. Be elaborate. The better you describe the problem, the better the answers will be.
Use the search function to check if there's already a topic about your problem/question.
Don't
Complain outside the complaints-forum. People will mock you.
Post links in the thumbshare forum. It's for THUMBNAILS. Not for links.
Spam your work everywhere. There's a thumbshare forum where you can show your work.
Feed the trolls. Some people's only purpose is to get other people angry. Don't let them get you.
Add a description. People want to know what it's about.
Add the material used/time spend in the descriptions. This will prevent people from asking.
Credit the people whose stock material you used (stock rules differ per person. Make sure to read the stock artist's policy)
Submit your works to groups. It'll lead to more exposure.
If you make art for someone, tag this person. By doing so this person will automatically receive your artwork in his inbox.
Add a mature content tag if it includes strong violence or nudity
Don't
Post every random doodle. Quality over quantity will make your watchers stay.
Make hate art. If you hate a person/fandom, just let it be.
Reply if someone took the effort to write you a message (unless it's a simple "Thank you" -- those are impossible to reply to)
Block people and report them to the staff if they're repeatedly mean to you. It's better than fighting back.
Don't
Fuss about grammar. Not everybody has English as a native language here. It takes some of us a whole lot of effort to write a message in it.
Gossip about other people. People will be notified when you tag them. They will read it. Public comments will be spread fast. There's nothing as fast as the internet.
Be an ass
Just some basic tips and tricks for flawless interaction on DeviantArt
Watching
DoWatch people when you honestly find them interesting.
Watch your friends, even if they don't have amazing art. It helps you stay updated with their progress.
Watch groups. They'll offer you a fine selection of art you're interested in, and will help you discover new (interesting) artists.
Check the faves of people you watch. As you like their work, you might have similar tastes in art. Checking their faves might help you find cool art.
Recommend art from people that you watch for a Daily Deviation (if good art, of course).
Don't
Uncheck all boxes when watching. There's nothing more disappointing than an empty watch.
Just watch people for points. It's lame.
Watch people for a watch-back. Many people don't do those. You'll only end up disappointed.
Commenting on profiles
DoThank people for watching/faving you. It's not obliged, but it helps you to meet new people and stay in touch with your fans.
Comment on the page of someone you watch. People love to hear what you like about their work.
Post a few kind words on the page of a random stranger whose work you like. You might make a new friend.
Comment either in English or the user's native language (if he displays his location). There's a big chance he doesn't know other languages.
Spell check your messages before sending them. A readable message is one that people are more likely to reply to.
Don't
Ask people to watch you. It's annoying. Many people don't do this anyway.
Ask people for points. It's the DA equivalent of being a beggar. You don't want to be one.
Spam people with your contest/group/facebook page or whatever. If you have something to promote, do it in your signature.
Send messages that include "send this to a x-number of your friends". It's annoying.
Commenting on artwork
DoRead the description underneath the artwork. So you can understand what the artist meant with this work
Encourage the artist
Tell them what you like about the artwork
Balance your critiques. Even if you don't like a work, make sure to highlight the positive aspects as well as the negative ones.
Shut up if you haven't got anything nice to say.
Don't
Tell people "this reminds me of character-X from show-Y". It comes across as if the artist stole the idea from a certain show. Not very nice.
Tell people "this looks like character-X" and insist on it. Character designs have only so much variation. It's possible that characters with similar haircolor/haircuts look alike. That doesn't mean the artist stole the idea.
Tell people "you've copied this from artist-X". It's an accusation. It's impolite. Especially when you have no solid proof (as in; the original work or an exact photoshop overlay)
Post a comment that's all negative. It feels like you attack the artist.
Private messages
DoSend a private message if your message is either too long or too personal to post on someone's profile
Don't
Randomly spam strangers with your artwork/group/whatever via private message. It's spam and it's annoying
Gossip about other people
Journals
DoPost encouraging words towards fellow artists
Share art tutorials / art books / art related websites
Feature work you like
Feature work from friends that need more exposure
Don't
Post things that are too personal. DeviantArt is an open website. Everyone can read your journals, including your boss or your parents.
Complain about another DeviantArt user. Other people have nothing to do with your problems.
Be too strong in your opinions. Stating you 'hate' a certain fandom is never a wise idea, unless you want angry mobs harassing your comment section.
Be a chronic complainer. People hate them.
Forum
DoAsk questions. Be elaborate. The better you describe the problem, the better the answers will be.
Use the search function to check if there's already a topic about your problem/question.
Don't
Complain outside the complaints-forum. People will mock you.
Post links in the thumbshare forum. It's for THUMBNAILS. Not for links.
Spam your work everywhere. There's a thumbshare forum where you can show your work.
Feed the trolls. Some people's only purpose is to get other people angry. Don't let them get you.
Artwork
DoAdd a description. People want to know what it's about.
Add the material used/time spend in the descriptions. This will prevent people from asking.
Credit the people whose stock material you used (stock rules differ per person. Make sure to read the stock artist's policy)
Submit your works to groups. It'll lead to more exposure.
If you make art for someone, tag this person. By doing so this person will automatically receive your artwork in his inbox.
Add a mature content tag if it includes strong violence or nudity
Don't
Post every random doodle. Quality over quantity will make your watchers stay.
Make hate art. If you hate a person/fandom, just let it be.
Replying to people
DoReply if someone took the effort to write you a message (unless it's a simple "Thank you" -- those are impossible to reply to)
Block people and report them to the staff if they're repeatedly mean to you. It's better than fighting back.
Don't
Fuss about grammar. Not everybody has English as a native language here. It takes some of us a whole lot of effort to write a message in it.
Gossip about other people. People will be notified when you tag them. They will read it. Public comments will be spread fast. There's nothing as fast as the internet.
Be an ass
I'm still alive
It's been a while since I last posted and people have sending me worried messages, so I wanted to let you all know I'm doing fine. I don't have corona and I'm not dead. My computer broke down a while ago, and the consistent problems of working with a broken system and not having the money to properly fix or replace it eventually made me very demotivated to draw. As an artist I've always suffered from self-doubt and massive imposter syndrome. No matter how good I get, I'm always critical at my work. The last batch of commissions I did (even though for a good cause) just emphasized that feeling of not being creatively ready to venture into professional spheres. I honestly respect the people who do, but it's not for me. The pressure of having to churn out quality work on a time limit (next to my regular work) burned me out, and I needed some time off the internet to recuperate. Thank you all for your supportive messages. I'm trying to pick up my art again. Slowly, and working on my
Emergency commissions for vet bills [ON HOLD]
Update April 23, 2020
I'm literally blown away by all the response I got.
I have now filled up a first batch of commissions.
As much as will help me cover the initial bill. And as much as will be possible to deliver, considering I have to do those drawings in my free time (I have a regular job to attend as well).
I expect to deliver commissions somewhere over the upcoming 6 weeks.
Depending on the situation with the cat I might open up more commissions in the future.
Original post
Hey guys.
My beloved cat, Pepper, fell sick. I had to go take her to the vet. It's at this moment yet uncertain what's wrong with her, but she needed to get b
Git gud
It's so tiring to hear people dismiss the ability to create art as sheer talent, and tell me they could never do the same as I do. What do you expect me to answer? That some divine being came down and blessed me with the ability to do art? And you haven't got that divine skill, so you never could do it, and we should all pity you for it?
The truth is that there isn't much of a difference, except that I spend a lot of time creating art. I learned how to draw hands, because I've drawn hundreds of them over the last couple of years. I learned writing because I write nearly every day, and read books when I don't. I spend a lot of time creating a
2019 art goals
Leaving this year as a reminder to myself.
:bulletblack: Drawing more detailed environments
:bulletgreen: Drawing more figures in perspective (Ref: http://www.posemaniacs.com/ ?)
:bulletgreen: Drawing more hands & feet
:bulletgreen: Finish writing my 5175 short story
:bulletblack: Joining#100headschallenge (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A_kQsxeeTE)
:bulletred: Joining AdorkaStock (https://www.deviantart.com/adorkastock)'s DEJ 2019 (if organized this year)
If you're aware of any fun art challenges I might be interested in (geared towards improvement), please let me know.
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Thanks this'll help me as I'm still new