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Wayne White: An Embarrassment Of TalentsWayne White: An Embarrassment Of Talents in deviantART Blog More Like This
:icontechgnotic: Aug 29, 2012 by $techgnotic
I am bringing your attention to a documentary, Beauty is Embarrassing, that
deeply inspired me after a screening last week. The life wisdom and positive
philosophy unfolding over a lifetime of living as an artist was deeply motivating.
I invited Wayne White, the subject of this documentary, to join deviantART afterwards.
I thought this would be something you would enjoy no matter where you might be at
on your own personal journey as an artist. While watching this I was also reminded
of the heartfelt explanations by many artists of what it means to choose the life of an Artist.
"Do what you love, It's going to lead where you want to go."
*seewaynewhite
Please stop and say hello and welcome *seewaynewhite in his first week at deviantART.
A strange thing happened at a local café called Fred 62, a sudden sense
The Lonely PathFebruary 13, 2013/by $techgnoticThe Lonely Path in deviantART Blog More Like This
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I have never found a companion who was so companionable as solitude.
Henry David Thoreau
I always thought Thoreau’s comment was simply a word game— ultimately not of much value and false at its core. A Valentines Day in solitude should mean being all alone and alone means being unhappy, pure and simple. Still, it will turn out in life that the most alone we can feel is ironically in the crush of family and friends and even in the embrace of one’s Valentines Day companion— but lost and unfulfilled in one’s dreams and visions.
Spring feelings
by ~pamukcuceveyediprens
empty poem
by ~the-psycrothic
Reptilicus Infernicus: 2012, Year of the DragonAccording to the Chinese zodiac, 2012 has ushered in the year of the dragon upon the world stage. In addition to occupying an ages old position in our cultural consciousness, legend and folklore surrounding the dragon mythology has long been firing the kiln of our dreams with fright and menace.Reptilicus Infernicus: 2012, Year of the Dragon in deviantART Blog More Like This
2012: Year of the Dragon
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Thu Feb 16, 2012, 3:00 PM
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DRAGON CASTLE by ~randis
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2012 has ushered in the year of the dragon upon the world stage.
In addi
Supercharge Your Profile Like the MastersSupercharge Your Profile Like the Masters in deviantART Blog More Like This
How toSupercharge Your Profile Like the Masters
Wed Sep 26, 2012 by $techgnotic
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ast week we published the video of Josh Wattles, $makepictures Fan Art Law panel from Comic-Con. An educative, passionate and very enlightening conversation soon followed in the comments section. You can participate in that conversation here.
This week the superstars of deviantART panel will provide unique insight and advice for artists on the rise in the deviantART community.
Being a member of the deviantART community might be the most important support system a young artists could ever hope to have. That being said, there is also the problem of finding a way to stand out when surrounde
Faux Propaganda ArtFaux Propaganda ArtFaux Propaganda Art in deviantART Blog More Like This
Propaganda I by ~Yuujakumi
Nov 15, 2012 by $techgnotic
The Comfort of Mindless Obedience
When is information true and useful and when is it just “propaganda?” Why in fact is an image or phrase or animated art sequence “propaganda” rather than it simply being a “lie?” What about acceptable lies that define our society as much as they degrade it - - for example commercials that obviously hype a product with untruths or political advertisements full of unachievable platitudes.
animal farm propaganda
by ~Satansgoalie
Cosplay: From Fandom to IdentityThe recent explosion of Cosplay across the world has elevated “dress-up” far more into actual role-playing, with the fans not just trying to look like their favorite characters but actually “becoming” the characters for extended periods of time.Cosplay: From Fandom to Identity in deviantART Blog More Like This
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Goddess with Black Wing by ~lady-narven
Cosplay
From Fandom To Identity
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by $techgnotic
Wed Feb 08, 2011, 11:00 PM
The recent explosion of Cosplay across the world has elevated
4 Artists and Their Journeys4 Artists and Their Journeys in deviantART Blog More Like This
Sept. 5, 2012 by $techgnotic
“When I left high school, I had all my plans to go to college, but I had no money. And I decided then, the best thing for me to do is not worry about getting money to go to college — I will educate myself. I walked down the street, I walked into a library, I would go to the library three days a week for ten years and I would educate myself. It’s all FREE, that’s the great thing about libraries! Most of you can afford to go to college, but if you wanna educate yourself completely, go to the library and educate yourself. When I was 28 years old, I graduated from Library.”
— Ray Bradbury
So spoke the recently departed Ray Bradbury, a seminal (possibly the seminal) American fantasy & science fiction writer. Today, aspiring sci-fi and fantasy writers study his novels and short stories as their core ed
Realm of Fantasy, The Anatomy of a GroupDecember 7, 2012by $techgnotic#Realm-of-Fantasy →Realm of Fantasy, The Anatomy of a Group in deviantART Blog More Like This
Realm of Fantasy
The Anatomy of a Group
The grey dressby *sakimichan
The special kind of dedication, spirit and discipline devoted to the assembly and construction of a successful Group within the vast technicolor ocean of artworks, artists and art appreciators that is deviantART might very well be the experiential epitome of what it is to be a part of the deviantART journey. From the very first conception, through the ten thousandth practical step, ^alltheoriginalnames and his cadre of steadfast partners in artful curation have built a virtual sanctuary of the fantastical— #Realm-of-Fantasy. Housing the largest and most significant collection of exceptional fantasy ar
The Muse AbidesAsk any artist about “emptiness” and they’ll tell you about the constant recurring nightmarish emptiness they must face down almost every day as a part of their vocation: the blank space that they must fill. Whether he’s a painter facing a blank canvas or she’s a poet facing a blank computer screen, the blank space awaiting transformation at the hand of the artist can be the loneliest and cruelest place on earth.The Muse Abides in deviantART Blog More Like This
:icontechgnotic: May 23, 2012 by $techgnotic
Ask any artist about “emptiness” and they’ll tell you about the constant recurring nightmarish emptiness they must face down almost every day as a part of their vocation: the blank space that they must fill. Whether he’s a painter facing a blank canvas or she’s a poet facing a blank computer screen, the blank space awaiting transformation at the hand of the artist can be
Dedication to a New YearDedication to a New Year in deviantART Blog More Like This
December 31, 2012by $techgnotic
Nuances of an Annual Ritual
Which brings us to each year’s communal celebration of the passing of our lifetimes:
New Year’s Eve
So what did you “actually get done” in the past year? How closer are you to a grand goal in life? An assessment is made and then the inevitable Step 2 of the yearly process is engaged, which is often a word for word repeat of last year’s Step 2:
The New Year’s Resolution
There seem to be two main strategies that emerge at this point of facing the New Year, a “brand new morning.” The lone wolf quietly acknowledges goals not yet reached, and is even more secretive in the “new plan.” “I’ll show them,” becomes the new privat
Make Money Selling Premium ContentMake Money Selling Premium Content in deviantART Blog More Like This
Sell Digital Downloads
DeviantART allows you to make your high quality stock, photoshop files, tutorials, comics, fonts, pixel art, textures, adoptables, brushes, line art, and more available for download. Edit your deviation, set your price, and generate profits. Withdraw profits as cash, or make purchases on deviantART.
How to Start
To sell an existing deviation as a digital download, edit your piece and check the box for “Premium Content.” Upon saving, you’ll have the opportunity to review the usage licenses and set your price! We support the sale of everything from high-res image files or image sets to PSDs and zip files!
Edit Deviations
in Your Gallery
Enable Premium Content on your deviation
Still want to know more about selling Digital Downloads on deviantART?
A Message From Your Feline OverlordsA Message From Your Feline Overlords in deviantART Blog More Like This
Merrell Diorama ContestYour Favorite Fall MemoryMerrell Diorama Contest in Official Contests More Like This
Merrell shoes and clothes invites you to get inspired by the change in seasons and bring your favorite fall memory to life in a diorama -- in a shoebox! Please join Merrell in the celebration of "Vendemmia" while paying homage to their unique and sophisticated Fall Collection of shoes and boots. Vendemmia is the age-old tradition of the Italian wine harvest, and for a few autumn months, the terraced hillside vineyards come alive with hard work and passion, and the fruits of this elegant dedication flourish for generat
Tomb Raider Reborn Contest WinnersTomb RaiderTomb Raider Reborn Contest Winners in Official Contests More Like This
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Tomb Raider Reborn Semi-FinalistsIn the Tomb Raider Reborn contest, we challenged you to bring the new Lara Croft to life, based on the trailer and asset pack. We saw amazing renditions of this fierce survivor, showcasing Lara's inherent resourcefulness and intuition. The competition was stiff, but our judges narrowed it down to the top 25. These will now be sent to Square Enix's Senior Art Director Brian Horton to choose the final three Winners. Congratulations to the top 25 Semi-Finalists below!Tomb Raider Reborn Semi-Finalists in Official Contests More Like This
The remaining 22 Semi-Finalists will receive:
A Tomb Raider XBOX 360 Wireless Controller
3-Month Premium Membership
2,000 deviantART Points
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Tomb Raider Reborn ContestTomb Raider RebornTomb Raider Reborn Contest in Official Contests More Like This
Your work may originate in any visual medium but must be submitted as a single JPG or PNG file, at least 3,000 pixels in the shortest length, and should be suitable to be adapted for use in a print.
Download the asset pack and watch the trailer above for inspiration and ideas.
Read the Official Rules & create your interpretation of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider.
Enter your unique Lara Croft image into the contest by using the SUBMIT ENTRY button below.
Oblivion FeatureOblivion Feature in Art Features More Like This
The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion is one of my favourite games of all time, surpassed only by Morrowind, and I've been planning for a long time to put together a feature with original artwork. Unfortunately, it is very hard to find genuine fan art since almost all Oblivion-related deviations on dA are game screenshots (or manipulations thereof), and I found only a limited number of devs I could use.
Oblivion is an open-ended first-person RPG with an expansive and detailed world, released in 2006. The central plot revolves around the efforts to thwart the fanatical cult Mythic Dawn that plans to open the gates to the demonic realm of Oblivion. In addition to the extensive main quest, there are quest lines for several guilds, and many side missions. Despite being less diversified and immersive than Morrowind, the incredible amount of quality third-party add-ons add a lot of scope and replay value to the game.
Story and Characters
The lack of an heir fo
Morrowind FeatureMorrowind Feature in Art Features More Like This
The Elder Scrolls III Morrowind is my favourite game of all time, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. I've been planning for awhile to put together a game-inspired feature; unfortunately, it is very hard to find genuine fan art since most Morrowind-related deviations on dA are game screenshots (or manipulations thereof), and I found only a limited number of devs I could use.
For those unfamiliar with the game, Morrowind is an open-ended first-person RPG with an expansive and detailed world, released in 2002. The central plot concerns the deity Dagoth Ur, housed within the volcanic Red Mountain, who seeks to gain power and break Morrowind free from Imperial reign. In addition to the extensive main quest, there are detailed discursive quests for a variety of factions, including various guilds, religious organizations, and aristocratic houses.
Plot Related
Lord Voryn Dagoth had been a good friend of Lord Indoril Nerevar, but they tu
ACR: Mediterranean Traveler DLC comes in JanuaryHello Assassins & Templars,ACR: Mediterranean Traveler DLC comes in January in Personal More Like This
News is coming our way; with The Ancestors Character Pack coming next week for Assassin's Creed Revelations, details of a second round of DLC have surfaced via Gamestop.
Set to be called the Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack, it will include several additional maps for the game's multiplayer mode, based on cities from across the Mediterranean.
Read more in the following linkhttp://www.xboxgamezone.co.uk/2011/12/06/assassins-creed-revelations-mediterranean-traveler-map-pack-dlc-coming-in-january/
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New ACRevelations story DLC achievements outedHello Assassins & Templars,New ACRevelations story DLC achievements outed in Personal More Like This
The peeps at Xboxgamezone.co.uk just spotted some new achievements for Assassin's Creed Revelations, and these look to relate to new story mode DLC.
The achievements were originally posted up on Trueachievements.com, and you can find them all in the following link
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the next contest is....!hello Starshines!the next contest is....! in Personal More Like This
Thank you for all who voted!
here are the results!shfting characters (draw a character in a different role! (example victor as the hatter)
votes: XXXXX
votes: XXXX
votes: XX
votes:
the contest will open tomorrow!
so keep an eye on the group guys!
:iconburtonland:
CONTEST+ win a REAL prizeThis contest is held in our #2 group: :iconHBC-Triangle:CONTEST+ win a REAL prize in Personal More Like This
'Ello dear luvs"
I think it's about time we hold our first contest!
We 'ope many fans will attend the contest, and don't forget to invite your friends to the group!
we all know helena has more fans than only 60 people in the world!O Oh! Helena is 'aving the strangest dream! She's trapped in Tim Burton's mind! How will she react?! That's up to you to decide!
-> COSplay
-> digital art
-> traditional art
-> artasian crafts
-> fanfic
Since we want to test your Helenaness, only one prize! (if the contest has a lot of entries, next contest will have 3 prizes!)oints
Important News on the MLP ComicIt looks to be pretty official, according to our editor, that the MLP comic has been pushed back two weeks to Nov 28 for street release date.Important News on the MLP Comic in Personal More Like This
Before anybody gets upset (like one jerk on Twitter did), keep in mind the scope of this production: This is not a fanmade comic as some seem to think it is: This is a fully licensed comic book from a major Comic publisher done in cooperation with Hasbro. It is also one of the most highly anticipated comics for the entire fall/winter schedule. As such, we'd rather do it well than do it fast.
The orders for this book have far exceeded what was first anticipated, so a little more padding in the schedule is going to help to ensure the product can meet the demand
I also want to remind everyone: I am NOT The distributor/publisher... I just draw it. You cannot purchase the book directly from me. Here's some ground I've covered a number of times, but I keep getting asked... so here we go:
1. WHERE IS IT SOLD? This will be sold along all the other comics
Multiple Covers for Issue 1 of My Little PonyThe news broke today that I will be doing 6 of the 8 different covers for issue 1 of MLP:FIM! These 6 different covers will each feature one of the Mane 6 prominently, with guest appearances by other characters as well. All 6 covers interlock to form one giant scene!Multiple Covers for Issue 1 of My Little Pony in Personal More Like This
Worried about not being able to find all 6 covers? Then you can order the BOXED SET! Here's the article on Bleeding Cool, along with a slight peek at the Applejack cover!
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/08/18/my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-and-so-are-multiple-covers/
CONVENTION APPEARANCES CONFIRMED! Yes, I will be selling original art, prints, and doing con sketches at each show.
DragonCon- Atlanta Georgia, Aug 31-sep 3 (Tara Strong also appearing!)
Cincinnati Comic Expo - Cincinnati, Ohio Sep 22-23 (along with writer Katie Cook and cover artist Stephanie Buscema!)
MEGACON! -Orlando Florida March 2013 JUST CONFIRMED!
Also suffering through a kidney stone infection at the time being... blargh.
EDIT: As I understand it
111 points giveaway! The winner:Hello, sweeties!111 points giveaway! The winner: in Contests More Like This
I hope you're having a wonderful week
I decided to make one of you smile again by giving one lucky deviant 111 points
All you have to do to participate is:favorite this journal
and
that's all
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You don't have to visit my gallery nor watch me, but if you do, thank you!
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+ Have a random question?
You can ask me anything here :
http://ask.fm/nakedintherain1
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Have fun and good luck
Mia
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Thank you everyone who participated (:
The winner is:
:iconblueneonn:
Congrats and enjoy your points!
222 points giveaway!The winners!Hello, sweeties (:222 points giveaway!The winners! in Contests More Like This
Tedddy and I are sending warm hugs (:
...
So we decided to make someone smile by giving two lucky deviants 111 points each.
All you have to do to participate is:
and
well, that's it
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You don't have to visit my gallery nor watch me, but if you do, thank you
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I will pick the winner with a little help of random.org and announce it in this journal on 20th January around 5pm (GMT+1) (:
Have fun
Mia
+ random from my gallery:
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Thank you everyone who participated.
And the winners are
:iconcookieLobster: and :iconjelikattebayo:
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Congrats and enjoy your points!
Reguarding The New DmC: We'll be okay.So... I've been downloading Devil May Cry OSTs And while listening to "I'll be your home" I realized something- About my Rants and Raves towards the new DmC:Reguarding The New DmC: We'll be okay. in Personal More Like This
There's Nothing we can do. Nothing
But thats okay- Because they can't simply come in and take away the Dante, the emotions, the love, the hate, the frustration of being stuck on Vergils last battle and finally screaming "TAKE THAT YOU WHORE!!!!" at the screen at the end of the game!!!! No. They can't.. they can't take what they've already given us.
This new game is much like a cold: All we have to do is lay back, relax and it'll go away.
I can't wait for it to come out- perhaps if not many people enjoy it they may realize how many are outraged.
I complain not. Its a good thing I'm not a Devil...
Because I'm bawling. Crying. Sobbing. All and any derivitives for the tears inside me. To be a nerd and quote the song I'm sobbing to: "The tears inside me calm me down"
Thinking about that reminds me of DMC3's last few cutscenes...
Miralce Of Sound - Sovngarde SongFrom the mists of the mountains a deafening callMiralce Of Sound - Sovngarde Song in Personal More Like This
Bellows down over the plains
On a host of battle-worn ears it does fall
Pushing out through the thunder and rain
These men of the north they have suffered too long
The anger it swells in their veins
Of the spirited roars of lost warriors' songs
Distant echoes are all that remain
And my voice is my violence
Clear the sky's frozen tears
And no more we'll be silent
With this Sovngarde song in our ears
And we stand tall
Sons of the snow
We will not fall
Under these blows
For our hearts they are hardy
Our spirits are strong
And our voices are lifted into
This Sovngarde song
Conquer the anger and ravenous rage!
Make it a part of your power
Pummeling down let your bloodlust engage!
Under your force they will cower
Feeling the fury so pure and so bright
Breaking the bonds of surrender
Under the moon for our home we will fight
And we will die to defend her
And my voice is my violence
Clear the sky's frozen tears
And no more we'll be silent
With t
Help create another visual novel?I recently received a request from a group set on making their own visual novels, asking if I could make some sort of post trying to recruit people to help them work on their projects. Seeing as this group is based around a visual novel, perhaps some of you are interested?Help create another visual novel? in Personal More Like This
You can look here or read below for more info if interested: http://aratta-studios.com/recruiting/
Aratta Studios
Aratta Studios is an international, amateur studio, focused on creating Visual Novels. The studio was
created on 30 April 2012 with the idea of creating a Visual novel called Saigo no Chansu. We are currently recruiting for this visual novel project and already have 10 developers. Our team consists out of 3 artists, 4 writers, 2 co-writers/editors and 1 composer. Do note that none of the positions are paying jobs.
Saigo no Chansu
Saigo no Chansu is the name of our visual novel. The visual novel is a Bishoujo-styled novel that’s focused on romance and drama. Its setting is mainly a hig
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