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PE S&R Contest Icarus Updates"On Delicate Wings"PE S&R Contest Icarus Updates1 year ago in Resources More Like This
Mourning for Icarus by H.J. Draper 1898
The Theme- ART:
We want you to recreate the story of Icarus, be that modern, or ancient using stock and resources available on DeviantART.
The Theme - STOCK:
We want you to recreate the story of Icarus, in stock form! Is your Icarus male or female? Are your wings made from feathers and wax or something more magical?
The Story: Icarus
Son of Daedalus who dared to fly too near the sun on wings of feathers and wax. Daedalus had been imprisoned by King Minos of Crete within the walls of his own invention, the Labyrinth. But the great craftsman's genius would not suffer captivity. He made two pairs of wings by adhering feathers to a wooden frame with wax. Giving one pair to his son, he cautioned him that flying too near the sun would cause the wax to melt. But Icarus became ecstatic with the ability to fly and forgot hi
Creatures of the Night Stock and Resources Contest"Ware those who leave the safety of the fireside after the midnight hour on Old Hallows Eve; lest the dead steal your soul and your body be turned into a creature of the night!Creatures of the Night Stock and Resources Contest9 months ago in Resources More Like This
Would you turn towards the waning moon or turn away?
Witch, or Witch Hunter, Demon or Demon Hunter... undead, ghost, vampire or werewolf?THEME
Create your creature of the night as stock for your fellow artists to turn into Halloween themed art! Go to town with makeup and props and strike a zombie pose!We are looking for some really outstanding "creatures of the night" stock, it doesn't matter if you are a zombie or a ghost, or a demon hunter - but we want you to push the boat out and be as different and as original as you can manage!
Digital work: i
This... to That #8Welcome to Issue 8This... to That #83 months ago in Resources More Like ThisWelcome to the eighth edition of This... To That, showcasing stock, and the artwork produced with it!
If you would like to suggest artwork and stock to be featured in the next edition, please send me a NOTE with links and THIS TO THAT SUGGESTION in the subject line!
Texture 102 3200x2400 by =FrostBo
When Angels fly by =RazielMB
Lewana 30 by ^PirateLotus-Stock
Pea Baba by ~Gejda
Front Waterfall stock by ^PirateLotus-Stock
Tree of Light by ~LiliaOsipova
Antique Books 1 by =DamselStock
Wizard's familiar by *tamaraR
stock 862 by *blacksockstock
Resources Gallery Makeover (REMINDER)So all those sub cats...Resources Gallery Makeover (REMINDER)3 months ago in Resources More Like This
Its no secret that the stock and resources gallery is HUGE. On a scale thats intimidating, complicated and a bit like a bottomless pit of sub, sub, sub, sub, sub cats.
Last year we were very lucky to have a bit of a makeover job in Resources/Fonts and Resources/Stock, however, we are looking with "new deviant's eyes" (Yes, we kidnapped new deviants and stole their eyeballs) to look at our gallery long and hard. HARD.
You can read more about whats going on with this huge project here - http://fav.me/d5xccty
What we'd love to get from you guys
Feedback and suggestions!
Do you know of sub cats that are completely obsolete that we could tidy up and get rid of?
Are there dark alleyways hidden in the maze of resources sub cats that need a light shining on them?
Can some categories be merged, or renamed to make them more logical/useful to todays deviant community?Shortly w
HELP NEEDED!!! (on a new project)About Project 'stock-A-zine'...HELP NEEDED!!! (on a new project)4 months ago in Projects More Like This
As you all can read in the description of the Magazine Concept, I was looking for a challenge that could contribute to my personal portfolio. As a member of the deviantart stock community, I didn't have to think long or hard to figure out a subject for this project.
As in normal life, a magazine is compiled, designed and edited by teams of people with a various set of skills. As for this project... I can't do it all alone. This magazine is going to be (or I hope it will) a huge collaboration between me, the whole DA community (with any relation to stock) and deviantART itself!
English is not my main language, but I do alright, for online communities, I guess. At writing journalistic, editorial stuff, I know I can not compete with native English writers. Also the amount of written content in a magazine would be too much for one person to write in a considerable amount of time.
That's where I would like to call in the help of
The Unseen Stock - March (ll)Can you believe that almost everyone of these amazing stocksThe Unseen Stock - March (ll)3 months ago in Personal More Like This
has less than 20 favourites? Me neither! Most have even less
than 5 faves. So go, spread the stock love and fave them all! (:
Model Stock:Peace Sword Vulcan 02 by =skydancer-stockAnastasia_7 by ~anastasiya-landavictorian stock 3 by ~BreedStock
Practicing Magic by ~JoyfulStockWitch_05 by ~eLLeRReMy Sweetest Dream by ~DeadAquariusStockGreek Goddess_9 by ~Zellykats-Stuff
Ghost 7 by =kirileeWarrior 4 by ~Anna-LovelyMonsterDemon Hunter Duo 4 by =kirileeIn Black stock by ~EvilHateYouAllStock
Nature BG Stock:
West Kennet Long Barrow by *wintersmagicstockMore Coast by ~LandOstock
My Backyard - again..Part 1 by *MscheveousFairy Forest 002 by ~RawrdisInverOut14 0104 by ~KittyFelonestorm skies by ~BreedStock
Underwater Seven by ~Soda-Bear-StockSky Stock 1 by *SSyn-StockSunset 1 by *Tracys-StockCave stock 3 by ~TreasureTrove
clouds 001 by ~RawrdisWinter 002 by ~RawrdisNightSky Stock 3 by *SSyn-StockGreen light in the forest by ~RavensLaneWoods Stock 6 by *SSyn-Stock
St Ives Snow Fullsize by ~HathawaysYellowstone stock 17 by ~ValkyrieStockArches 11 [delicate arch] by ~sonicntaylstockCeltic Forest 2 by ~Rosedigitale-StockLake Ullswater Stock 26 by ~Shadow-WolfSpirit
Stock 21 by ~LordNicaxSky stock by ~ValkyrieStock100 2224 Copy by *Lost-N-BeautySnow Garden by ~Ailime-May
Water Stock - Hopetoun Falls by *cbidgieForest Road 2 by ~chasmdeep:thumb359460484
Stock and Resources: Policy ClarificationThe Stock and Resources community is an integral part of deviantART, both for having an active community of its own as well as providing high quality stock to all deviants.Stock and Resources: Policy Clarification11 months ago in Help & FAQ More Like This
As this community has grown so much over the years, so has the amount of invalid stock and resources that have been provided by some deviants. The Stock and Resources community feels like this reflects negatively on them, the volunteers have a hard time trying to teach people about valid stock and how to use it correctly, and it gives an appearance that deviantART Staff tolerate so-called “art theft” or copyright infringement.
In this article our aim is to reinforce our policies regarding stock and stock use and clear up some misconceptions.
Stock and Resource submissions to deviantART:
What are Invalid Stock and Resources?
In short, invalid stock or resources are anything which you do not have full permission to upload. This incl
PE: Stock, Resources and deviantART RelatedStock & ResourcesPE: Stock, Resources and deviantART Related4 months ago in Editorials More Like This
I see Stock & Resources as a category of art on deviantART where the entire focus is on helping others and providing them with what they need. This helps artists of any medium! Photomanipulators for example rely heavily on the stock photos they find here. If you draw or paint, digitally or traditionally, many stock photos can be hugely helpful as reference, as can line art and textures. There's literature templates, fonts, fractal and vector resources, designs & patterns for artisans and crafters.. and then there's tutorials for any kind of art, and about deviantART itself.
So one great way to contribute something to the community and your fellow artists is to provide such resources!
We will not go into this in depth as it has its own Community Volunteers and Project Educate weeks that should help you get started!
Informative articles:
An
Stock and Resources DD Roundup January 2013:iconelandria:Stock and Resources DD Roundup January 20135 months ago in Resources More Like This
Features by ^Elandria
Rare white raven 2 by ~xxsimplicity-stock Burg Hassenstein 6 by *ceeek-stock
Little Rabbit Stock by =Isalovesphotography dapple bay mare - stock by =Loopie2008-stock Tree Stock #16 by ~Noireuse
Violin in the snow STOCK pack (updated) by ~conceptually A Gentleman's Last Act Stock Pack 01 by ~Null-Entity Fireworks 36 by =AreteStock
Brocade lady stock11 by ~The-Wild-Kat Lilianne stock 1 by *Kuoma-stock Ruin by the sea by ~Queenselphie
Bubble Reflection Tutorial by *FireFlyExposed Haunted Inspiration by ~anettfrozen Medieval Gown and Cloak by ~Eveningarwen
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Features by ^PirateLotus-Stock
The Shortcuts Glosary by ~Lumaga New Gothic Lolita 18 by ~Kechake-stock Eiswelten I by =mimose-stock
viking stock 22 by *Liancary-Stock Dragon Scales Hi-Rez by ~rslewisphotos Barn Owl 11 by ~Chocomix-Stock
Waterfall Norway by ~Seluias-stock Forest Dreams 65 by *ky-sta Paper Charm Bracelet Tutorial by ~Crimefish
Frosted Glass Brush by =dierat Shrines : Temple Building 08 by ~taeliac-stock 1109 by ~Slug22
Polymer clay eye tutorial (for plushies) by ~nfasel Beach 2 by *Brin-Kennedy-Stock :thumb346166442:
Coral 25 by *Lauren-Lee Unrestricted Moss and Stone Texture Pack by ~emothic-stock Mushyrooms by *Dracoart-Stock
Miss Lovett2 by ~Nothingincontrol White as Snow XIII by ~Zsuccubus-Stock Loki Coat Pattern 1 by *CostumesbyCourtney
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Stock and Resources Nov/Dec RoundupStock updates, HOLIDAYS!Stock and Resources Nov/Dec Roundup6 months ago in Resources More Like ThisSo, the holiday season is upon us, and I am writing this from a computer that has been attacked by tinsel and other shiny things that keep distracting me!!
PE Article: Tips and Advice 'Crediting Resources'One issue that we need to stress on deviantART is to credit your resources you use in your artwork. Crediting is a problem because a lot of people aren't doing the above.Most Stock Artists have individually tailored rules to suit their own personal level.PE Article: Tips and Advice 'Crediting Resources'1 year ago in Resources More Like This
You must abide by these rules!
Often they include that they want full credit to be given to their use of stock. This is really simple!
All you need to do is..
Include a link/thumb of the stock used. People want to see what the stock has become!
If you don't know how to get the [link] or :thumbxxxxxx: It's simple.
Just copy and paste the URL of the Resource you used and the [link] will appear! For the thumb code, each deviation has one which is listed at the bottom right of the deviation itself or by pressing the small arrow upper right hand corner which gives you some options to share said deviation or to get the thumb code.
next..
Give the Stock Ar
Stock and Resources DD Roundup March 2013:iconelandria:Stock and Resources DD Roundup March 20133 months ago in Resources More Like This
Features by ^Elandria
:thumb173548167: Nude male figure - kneeling by ~kristinkk Cosmic Beach Premade Background by *little-spacey Texture - Fire On The Hill Side by =SamiraEmelie Supplementary Water C4D Pack by ~clyzm W6a1364 by =kamarte Goddess of Love WIPs by ~mictones Extremely Easy Tree Tutorial by *GrimDreamArt Stardust Texture. by ~galaxiesanddust Droplet Texture Pack #2 by =DianaGrigore Model 8 by *Hoangvanvan
:iconpiratelotus-stock:
Features by ^PirateLotus-Stock
Cat stock 3 by ~Manonvr Tutoral - Chocolate Box Cake by *ginas-cakes Freebie Ratha Plushie Pattern page 1 by *viergacht Real Paintbrushes (For Photoshop) by ~CinderBlockStudios Druidess by *lindowyn-stock Stock-Water Lily 2 by ~montygm Mini Realistic Roe Tutorial by ~Auffallend Polymer clay lamb tutorial by ~GemDeDude up - jk - 4 by `mjranum-stock Steampunk Vampire girl by ~LindyvdBosch Jumping Dolphin Stock by *WindInTheCoffeeCup Snow White Stock 5 by ~EvilHateYouAllStock Books 55 by ~hellostreetlight navy dress 2 by ~M-Twins Feline stock 2 by ~Ulvar-Stock Winter Stroll by ~feainne-stock Dsc5251 by ~VXLPhotography Anhinga Stock by ~Cassy-Blue Stock Model Image by ~yayaartpop Paint me by ~Ngaladel Tutorial: Building a Sketch by *klinanime Sky stock 52 by ~Muse-of-Stock Wolf16 by ~Prinzess-Stock Crazy Man by *Tracys-Stock Flat And Portable LightBox Tutorial by *onwa7 Lonely tree by ~RavensLane Me fake blood, scissors 11 by *SilvieT-Stock In to the Mystic by ~nitch-stock Easter Stock1 by *cavami
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Stock Reminders and UpdatesStock & Resources Creatures of the Night ContestStock Reminders and Updates8 months ago in Resources More Like This
DON'T FORGET THE DEADLINE FOR OUR CREATURES OF THE NIGHT STOCK AND RESOURCES CONTEST IS THE 6TH NOVEMBER!!!!
http://fav.me/d5gzt7q
Making Yourself Available
We can't stress this enough. Stock is not something you can post in your gallery then ignore unless your stock is completely unrestricted and no further contact with you is necessary.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS ARE UP TO DATE AND EASY TO FIND!
Erin, Jade and I have had a LOT of frustrated artists messaging us recently about the fact that they are simply unable to get in contact with stock providers who require notification of use or commercial information.
Its unfair to place restrictions on your stock then not uphold your end of the bargain by not responding to requests from artists who are following your rules by contactin
Texture Your World WinnersTraditional Texture WinnerTexture Your World Winners3 months ago in Resources More Like This
3 Free Big Painted Textures by =Docali
Traditional Runner Up
Colorful Life Texture Pack by =jesterry
Traditional Special Mentions
Photographic Texture Winner
Liquidity Triptych by *EveLivesey
Photographic Texture Runner Up
My Textured World by *Brin-Kennedy-Stock
Photographic Texture Special Mentions
Digital Texture Winner
1-2-3 Textures by =kuschelirmel-stock
Digital Texture Runner Up
Stock and Resources UpdatesLETS TALK ABOUT STOCK "REQUESTS"Stock and Resources Updates10 months ago in Resources More Like This
Every year we get excited, eager, passionate new stock providers entering our small but growing community, and every year these new stock models in particular get targeted by a small group of "requesters" Those of us who have been on the site for more than a few years recognise the types of "requests" I'm talking about and know to absolutely avoid them at all costs, but its something that I've seen more and more regularly over the last few months, and its definitely a concern.
There are standard "pose requests" that are NOT requested for the "artist" to work from. They are simply asking you to take photos of yourself in provocative poses so they can get off to your stock.
Firstly - please keep in mind that the images you are providing to artists are STOCK ART - they are first and foremost designed to provide artists with useable, useful references, either for traditional art, or digital art or whatever media they choose to create
Stock and Resources DDs August 2012Stock & Resources Daily Deviations given by `Dan-HefferStock and Resources DDs August 201210 months ago in Resources More Like This
Stock & Resources Daily Deviations given by ^Elandria
Stock Victorian 2 by *Tairin-Rur Flatline Scorpio by ~szuzi
White Peacock 04 by ~MapleRose-stock Sketchy Cartography Brushes by ~StarRaven
Paper I by *thalija model stock fighter 3 by ~DarkRose1997 Textures set: Out Of My Mind by ~scatterflee
heavently light: textures set by ~inconditionally Crystal 22 by ~Treeclimber-Stock
Dennenlohe9_my second DD by *ConnysWORLD Kew Palm House Eastern Entrance Stone Step Texture by ~aegiandyad
stretching by ~Jello88 Gothic Studio Stock II by *DanielleFioreModel
blue mermaid 9 by ~MerlinsMoonShadow Pink14 by ~Biselva Romantic Couple by ~IQuitCountingStock
Free Bushes by *Nobiax Lying in the grass by ~caenerys
Stock & Resources Daily Deviations given by $Moonbeam13
Freehand Perspective Drawing Tutorial by *AdamMasterman
Stock & Resources Daily Deviations given by ^bradleysays
How to Submit A Journal to Profile and Groups by `Endorell-Taelos
Muses of the MastersBeautiful, captivating, inspiring, complicated and often misunderstood - the women who became muses for their masters had more in common with the artists who painted them than might be seen on first glance.Muses of the Masters7 months ago in Art Features More Like This
These women from all walks of life often reviled and looked down on in their own time, have transcended their humble beginnings through canvas and paint to inspire and utterly captivate their audiences.
Elizabeth Rossetti (née Elizabeth "Lizzie" Siddall) 1829 - 1862
Elizabeth Siddal 1860 Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Born in 1829 Lizzie was first "discovered" by the artist Walter Deverell in 1849 who had close associations with Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Less than 2 years later, Lizzie was sitting almost exclusively for the jealous Rossetti.
Lizzie's life with the artists of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was turbulent and complicated, much like her relationship with Rossetti who d
CSS Did You Know? - December 4th, 2012CSS Did You Know? - December 4th, 20127 months ago in Community Relations More Like This
Updates and stuff JuneUpdatesUpdates and stuff June1 year ago in Resources More Like This
We are still biting our fingernails and bouncing on the edge of our seats for the changes to be made to the stock and resources galleries. Don't worry! We've not forgotten them!
We have been making a concerted effort to track down and report celebrity images, and other non-legit resources and user accounts - though you probably wouldn't notice given how many there are.
Stock things you should know and be aware of
Stuff going on around the site
This week I have been mostly eating lettuce sammiches.
I haven't really... this week I have been mostly trying to get the constantly ig
This... to That #5WELCOME TO ISSUE 5This... to That #51 year ago in Resources More Like This-->
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STOCK PNG heavy vines by =MaureenOlder --> My Heart Is Refusing by *TitusBoy25
Grooming 5 by ~okbrightstar-stock --> Safe and Sound.. by *Charlie--X
place 1 by ~ladysivali-stock --> Dragonbane by ~SilenceNocturne
Stock 39 by ~Wintermoon-Stock --> Black heart by *ElenaDudina
Stone001 - cutout .png by ~akio-stock --> no one by ~igreeny
zgomot-stock-landscape-3 by ~zgomot-stock --> Briongloid by =NiAnluain
Pond by *XElectra --&
Happy October Stock and Resources News!It comes around so quickly!Happy October Stock and Resources News!9 months ago in Resources More Like This
I can't believe its already officially Autumn, and don't ask me what happened to spring and summer!!
Gallery Description Updates
Yesterday saw the release of the new "stashy" submit page to A/B beta testers hailing the promotion and better definition of gallery descriptions aimed at improving, helping and preventing the age old problem of miscats (which everyone hates except the people who miscat in the first place)
As you can see from the previews the gallery selection area is now accompanied by examples and the description - which is where you come in. The stock and resources gallery has seen a LOT of changes over the years making the range of descriptions for individual sub categories quite a mixed bag!
We are looking for thoughts and suggestions for updating the ENTIRE set of galley descriptions across the board, and if stock and resources aren't your thing but you want to g
Stock and Resources - Referencing LifeSince men and women first learnt to use charcoal and stones to make marks on rocks in caves they have been obsessed with capturing what they see around them.Stock and Resources - Referencing Life7 months ago in Resources More Like This
"Study for the Libyan Sibyl" by Michelangelo
The human form in all its odd, beautiful, exotic, strangeness has been for many artists their Achilles heel. Without references to guide our hand, to delight the eye and inspire the imagination - artwork would remain as cave paintings warning people not to enter in case of bears.
"Vitruve Luc Viatour" by Da Vinci
“There are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see.”
Leonardo Da Vinci
Each artist depicts what they see in their own unique way. Some try to emulate and some forge their own path, but no matter how you are inspired or what media you use to create your work - remember the lessons of other painters who came before.
"Danc
Did You Know? - My Groups Page, COPPADid You Know? - My Groups Page, COPPA4 months ago in Community Relations More Like This
The them and us mentalityThe "them" and "us" mentality and how it negatively impacts us allThe them and us mentality3 weeks ago in Personal More Like This
Its one of those things that unerringly pops its head up month on month, and its something that is frustrating, often hurtful and hard to read about. Let me explain some of my thoughts.. (warning I have a lot of thoughts I want to put down)
vol·un·teer
[vol-uh-n-teer] noun
1. a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking.
2. a person who performs a service willingly and without pay.
We all say that when we see another user on the site with a volunteers title or a staff symbol, or whatever it is that marks them out as "different" something fundamental changes in our attitude.
Perhaps its envy, or jealousy or hate. Perhaps its simply respect and admiration and pride.
I would honestly LOVE it if it was the second set of emotions but I'm not going delude myself or you by telling you that it is, we all know its n
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