I've been toying with the idea of a contest recently. But I have no money for prizes, and few ideas for a theme. Unlike the usual contests held by stockers in the DA community, I don't think it would be so much a 'use my stock!' contest as an all-around art contest with a central theme. You know, the sort of thing that lets a person flex their creative wings. Maybe a quote, or a color, or an idea... Maybe a reinterpretation of the concept in Reaching. Thoughts? Suggestions? Offers to help with prizes or advertise? Also, I've made some prints available on my main account, including Reaching. I would much appreciate if folks would give them s

Recently it was brought to my attention that a publishing company in Greece has used a photomanipulation including Reaching on the cover of one of their books. I was not notified of this use, I never gave my permission, and my image was not credited. I won't go into further specifics than that- I'm floundering a little on how to take legal action, but if you're interested in helping, feel free to send a note to my main account, Nova-FoV (https://www.deviantart.com/nova-fov). I'm quite liberal with my images. I have never asked to be compensated, and for the most part, I don't care what people use them for. Now, by all means, I DO want to be credited and I would like to see

......................................................................................................................News: Wow, it's been ridiculously long since I said anything. Biggest news affecting the account: 1. I'm in AP art, so my resource shooting style has changed a little to fit what I need for personal references. 2. I'm eighteen now. Doesn't mean I'm gonna start showing more skin, just means I've had this account FOREVER. (84,000 pageviews??? When did THAT happen?) And I can start selling prints. 3. I have a complete studio now, with backdrops + lighting equipment. Also, saving up for a new shiny D5000. Or D90, depending