Not sure how many people this journal will reach, but I feel the need to write it if only for documentation purposes when introducing Texturism as a possible new art movement. As you might have guessed, it revolves around heavy use of textures. Always hiding in plain sight, but rarely ever focused on, or truly appreciated for what they are. I do not claim to invent Texturism. My interest in the subject started as a photographer in 2005 simply capturing random textures on camera. Then around 2013 I discovered an amazing artist by the name of Sirius-sdz right here on DeviantArt, generously offering his textures as stock. For once it seemed textures were sexy, and Sirius-sdz is very talented at creating a dynamic sense of contrast. On several levels like pitting light against dark, and grungy details against bokeh / blurry lights. Here are just a few examples from his gallery: Sirius-sdz has been a great source of inspiration to me over the years. I've used his textures on many
Suggestions for New Folders? by WDWParksGal-Stock, journal
Suggestions for New Folders?
I've been arranging the folders in @mindspan and was thinking maybe it is time to get some suggestions to get some new folder names to keep generalized folders from getting full so quickly. The names of folders now are basic names, such as; digital, traditional, journals, stocks, photography etc., but are there folders I could add to have a bigger variety? Leave a comment with suggestions :nod: Features from my Favorites
Re-awakening the Resources of dA: January Edition by Bnspyrd, journal
Re-awakening the Resources of dA: January Edition
Our deviantART Community has an amazing selection of resources just waiting... to be found, to be saved and created into something unique... It is my intention to re-awaken the community (with the many years of stocks and resources sitting in galleries and in deviants favourite collections) by featuring these stocks and hopefully encouraging artists old and new to delve back into their own archives and create art again like they did a few years ago. And in doing so, hopefully this encourages more art contests as well. It would truly be wonderful to see an influx of: - Traditional Art - Digital Art - Photomanipulation - Artisan Crafts etc... That are inspired by the Stock and Resources we have available to us within dA. Go on and add these amazing stocks to your favourites and start creating today! I know how hard it is to search something particular on this community, that's why I have been scouring stock galleries and adding so many to my favourites, so I can help
I'm re-starting this journal project, because I absolutely loved to see in how many ways a stock image or a resource can be used, and how creative you guys are - so buckle up - and here we go! STOCK CREATIVITY One stock / resource - many artworks! The idea of this journal project is to showcase in how many ways a stock/resource can be used, based on your imagination, inspiration and creativity! This weeks features are: THE STOCK IMAGE: ( by @faestock ) THE ARTWORKS TEXTURE ( by @Sirius-sdz ) THE ARTWORKS See you next week!
My DD Guidelines *UPDATED* by ImaginaryRosseArt, journal
My DD Guidelines *UPDATED*
Hey everyone, I'm back! :woohoo: I'm currently the CV (Community Volunteer) for Stock & Resources and Photomanipulation categories. So that means, I can feature more Daily Deviations than before. For this, my suggestion guidelines, are changed a bit. GENERAL GUIDELINES: :deviantart: To suggest a Daily Deviation to me, send me a note titled something like "DD Suggestion", that includes the THUMBNAIL of your suggestion. [ to add a THUMBNAIL in a note, just copy the number from the end of the deviations link, and write : thumb thenumber : without spaces and that's it! ] :deviantart: Self-suggestions are welcomed and encouraged! Don't be afraid to suggest your own work! :deviantart: Please only include one thumbnail in your notes. There's no need to add a description or a reason why you think it deserves a Daily Deviation. This is a decision that I will take myself, so there's no need for reasons or fancy descriptions. It also keeps it simple :deviantart:
Eclipse: stock search + new stock group by SecretDarTiste, journal
Eclipse: stock search + new stock group
Hello all, A few days ago I was contacted by @Karissa-Salton asking me to help and spread the word. Since Eclipse ruined the stock searches, tags, etc... it has become difficult (even not to mention, maybe impossible) for artists to search for stocks and resources. Therefore @Karissa-Salton would like to start a new group (or revamp an older existing group), where we could launch/create one of the largest stock groups on Deviantart and gather all kinds of resources in that group. As I understood, this group will deal with stocks that can be used for commercial purposes (free and/or paid). Currently, she is only investigating whether there would be an interest in this. You can read the journal from Karissa here: Project STOCKS4COMMERCIALUSE She also reached out to me, because of the project #stocks4commercialuse which I started last year. That's why I am asking you guys (since you joined that project), would you be interested in participating to this group? @Elandria
Hey everyone :wave:
Long time since i've posted one of my features dedicated to colours so it is time for another great feature
This one is dedicated to the colour of love and passion - Red :dance:
As always amazing works from amazing artists !! :heart:
Enjoy and don't forget to fave !!