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Common Misconceptions: Daily Deviations

by =Xadrea, Jan 22, 2013, 10:51:34 AM
Journals / Culture / Editorials

Hello everyone! In this “Common Misconceptions” blog we’ll be covering the often-debated topic of Daily Deviations, more commonly known as DD’s. This topic is probably most talked about above any other here on deviantART and I don’t think it can be discussed enough when it comes to misinformation. So, let’s begin!

A Daily Deviation is an award
Deviousness is an award (and honor). A Daily Deviation is not. A Daily Deviation is a 24-hour site wide feature of the artwork of the community. Think of it as a showcase, not an award ceremony. Artists are supposed to showcase their work occasionally, and it’s not an award to have your work shown.

If you’re friends with a CV or $taff, you’ll get a DD/that person got a DD because they are friends with CV and $taff members

NOPE. First of all, our $taff and CV’s are great people, and if you don’t know any, take the time to get to know some. However, this does not make someone more likely to get a DD.

Only people with Premium Memberships can get DD’s

Like the previous myth, this one is also false. Anyone can get a DD, regardless of membership status.

______ shouldn’t have received that DD, because _______ was on dA longer!

It really doesn’t matter how long you’ve been a deviant when it comes to getting DD’s. If you feel that someone who’s been here longer “deserves” a DD more than someone who has been here maybe not even a week, you’re sadly mistaken.

Some things/people just don’t deserve to get DD’s

To be fair, it will be absolutely impossible for you to like every image you come across in the DD’s. Some subjects or art styles may not jive with you, and that’s ok. What isn’t is pitching a fit about it. I’m not sure where the phrase “this doesn’t deserve” originated when it comes to DD’s because a DD isn’t even something that can be earned.

DD’s have gone downhill

Once again, to be fair, it’s impossible for every DD to tickle you pink. To say that the selections that are in the DD’s are going downhill quality wise is absurd. If anything, I’d say that the features that are in the DD’s are not what you’ll come across in museums or public art forums, and it’s not because of quality. Sterility of images or more “traditional” subject matter isn’t an issue with DD’s. Quite honestly, the DD’s represent great works that can otherwise be largely ignored by the art world (such as cosplay and creative writing). Because the community here has grown so extensively since DA began more than a decade ago, there’s a much wider variety of art to showcase.

There’s nothing but naked women and Anime in the DD’s

Actually, no, there isn’t. If you’re not a fan of nudes, turn on your mature filter (seriously do it). If you’re not a fan of Anime, no need to venture as far as clicking on one of the images to leave a mean comment. To say that the DD’s are comprised of only two types of images is not only incorrect but lazy.

There’s no selection process in choosing DD’s, that’s why some genres are chosen all the time

There is a selection process in place and although each CV has their own finalizing methods, the community ultimately has a lot of say in what images are featured. Some genres are featured more often than others sometimes because of how active the CV is, other times because there was nothing satisfactory to that CV to feature. If you are in love with something and you’d like for everyone to see it, suggest it as a DD to the appropriate CV or $taff member for its category. On that same token, every gallery has a moderator, so if you see a DD for Pixel art two days in a row, there’s nothing to get bent out of shape about. It would be great for every gallery to have something in the DD’s everyday to show off the creativity of our community.

If you already have a DD, you can’t get another one in the future

There’s a six-month rule for deviants who’ve received past DD’s. So to answer this myth, it’s no, you can certainly have multiple DD’s; six months must have passed in between each feature however. If you’re curious whether or not someone you’re about to suggest for a DD has had one recently you can check by typing this url into your browser: username.deviantart.com/dds (replace “username” with the person’s name)

If you ever, for any reason at all, have a problem with a DD that you feel you need to voice, do so to the CV or $taff that featured it. Do not, do not, do not leave a message on the offending image stating your disdain for it or the genre. Remember also, anyone can suggest a DD! For your convenience, here’s a list of all of the CVs and $taff who feature DD’s along with the gallery they oversee:

All Galleries - $Moonbeam13

Community Projects - $namenotrequired

Anthro - ^KovoWolf

Anime/Manga - :devrydi1689 and ^sTiViA

Artisan Crafts - ^Talty and ^maytel

Body Art & Modification - ^Battledress

Comics & Cartoons - ^KasumiCR and ^JCROXAS

Cosplay - ^pullingcandy

Customization

Digital Dolls - ~IridescentStardust

Emoticons - ^ChaosEmeraldHunter

Icons & Handhelds - ^ValaSedai

Skins & Themes – ^neiio

Designs & Interfaces - ^princepal

Game Development Art - ^Master-Mune

DeviantART Related - ^ladygagz

Digital Art - ^Thiefoworld and ^laserbeast

3-Dimensional Art - ^alltheoriginalnames

Fractal Art - ^SaTaNiA

Photomanipulation - ^SanguineVamp

Pixel Art - ^ClefairyKid

Vector - `ChewedKandi

Vexel - ^TheLastHuzzah

Fan Art - ^KasumiCR and ^Lyricanna

Fan Fiction - ^JZLobo

Film & Animation - ^kingmancheng and $Moonbeam13

Flash - ^SqueakyToybox

Literature - ^Beccalicious, `thorns, ^NicSwaner and :devneurotype

Photography - ^Kaz-D and ^3wyl

Abstract & Surreal - ^arctoa

Animals, Plants and Nature - ^IsacGoulart

Architecture - ^anmari

Artistic Nude - ^Nyx-Valentine

Darkroom - ^RockstarVanity

Fashion - ^Pixel-Spotlight

Fetish - ^Nyx-Valentine

Horror/Macabre - ^pullingcandy

Photojournalism - `xbastex

Pin-up & Glamour - ^DistortedSmile

Resources & Stock Images - ^Elandria and ^PirateLotus-Stock

Space & Sci-Fi - :devalltheoriginalnames :

Text & typography - ~pica-ae

Traditional Art - ^deshrubber, ^Astralseed, ^Salvador-Rudy and ^SylwiaTelari

Street Art & Graffiti - ^kiwi-pdd

Other Staff Members with DD privileges who take suggestions from the community:

Anthro, Comics & Cartoons & Digital Art - $kozispoon

Digital Art - +ekud

Fan Art - $aunjuli

All areas - $Ikue

All areas - $fourteenthstar

All areas - $Thunderstatement

Now what are you waiting for? Go suggest some DD’s!

=Xadrea

More useful tidbits on DD's: [link]

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Common Misconceptions: Crediting + Copyrights

by =Xadrea, Jan 14, 2013, 11:50:42 AM
Journals / Culture / Editorials

Hello everyone! In this “Common Misconceptions” blog we’ll be discussing “crediting” and basic copyright issues that have been circling around our community! As always, if you have any issues after reading this (or have any other points to add/knowledge to share)

I can upload images I like that I found from around the internet

Absolutely not. This is DeviantART, the images you upload should either have been made by you, or you have permission to upload them. It’s also expressly against dA’s terms of service. If this is something you do, I warn you to stop. This is an offense that can result in being suspended or banned from deviantART. Furthermore, this is theft pure and simple. Don’t take anything that doesn’t belong to you. You wouldn’t want someone taking your hard work and using it without permission, so don’t put another artist in that position. This is what dA has to say about copyright infringement straight from the Copyright Policy:

"Some examples of copyright infringement (this is only a partial listing) can include:

Placing a photograph or creative work online without proper permission.
Using a creative work commercially.
Adapting a creative work of one medium to another, such as making a book into a movie or a photograph into a painting.
Modifying or editing a creative work without proper permission."

Ok, but I said the images aren’t mine, and I credited the owner

Saying "I don't own this” is not enough to cover the fact you don’t own the copyright to an image; neither is saying something like “_______ character is copyrighted to _______.” Once again, don’t post images that do not belong to you, or without written permission from the owner. Here is some more information from the Copyright Policy:

In most cases it does not matter how much of the material you have used. Whether it's a single frame, a few moments of audio, a short clip of video or any other sampling it's still considered to be copyrighted and you still require the owner's permission for use.
It doesn't matter how you obtained the material, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter whether or not you've credited the proper owner, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter if you are not selling it or making a profit, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter if you can find other people using things without permission, it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.
It doesn't matter if you've edited it a little bit or made a few alterations, if it's recognizable it's still considered copyrighted and you still need permission.

Basically, if it ain't yours, you've got no right to use it without permission. Plain and simple.

Wait, so doesn’t that mean fanart/fanfiction is stealing?

No, and here’s why: those who make fanart do so with their own hands. There is no unauthorized use of the character(s) or storylines involved. The biggest difference between simply uploading an image of Sailor Moon and actually painting one yourself is the fact there is no direct copying involved. The only time things can get a bit sketchy is if the artist making fanart wants to sell an image. Here is the official info on fan created artworks:

"Original fan art are those works in which the submitting artist has done 100% of the work but the work itself depicts characters, scenes or other themes which were properly created by another creative person.

When creating fan art, which essentially copies from an established source, it is considered good etiquette to credit your inspiration. Please note that it may be considered unacceptable to precisely duplicate your inspiration by directly tracing or copying every single detail so that it is difficult to tell your work from the original, so please be certain to add your own personal touches and style.

Fan art should not feature screenshots, official artwork, scans, copyrighted photographs, or similar items."

I made that last bit bold for a reason. There are folk out there who think it's ok to draw over screenshots, add stills to an image or remove the background from Pokemon cards...GUYS that's still not ok. The work has to be 1000% original, meaning if you didn't draw/paint/sculpt/scratch/write/photograph it with your own skills, you can't upload it here.

I want to reference a picture I found online, is that ok?

Unfortunately, there’s no right answer to that question. In most cases, if you are not directly tracing the image, painting over it, or manipulating it as is, you are probably ok to use it as a reference. However, be aware of where the image originated. If a professional took the image, it may not be the best idea to reference it without permission from that photographer. The only way to be absolutely safe in referencing images is to either shoot your own reference images, or make use of the great stock available here on dA. Once again, more info from the Copyright Policy:

What Sort of Things are Copyrighted?

The easy answer to this question is that just about any creative work you might find should be considered to be copyrighted by default.

A work is not required to have a copyright statement printed on it or near it in order to be considered copyrighted so do not assume that the work is unprotected simply because you cannot see a notice written anywhere.

Also do not confuse the fact that a work is publicly available with the idea that it is public domain or free for use. Being easy to find on the internet does not affect a work's copyrighted status."

What if I want to sell my fanart?

It is not allowed on deviantART. The originals of fan created artworks are creative works in their own right with their own copyrights. Once again, here is the official info regarding this:

"deviantART does not allow the sale of copyrighted characters or works.

While artists can upload fan art as a deviation in their gallery, they may not make fan art available for purchase as a print without violating copyright and trademark protections.

Fan art that does include copyrighted and/or trademarked materials require formal written permission from the original copyright/trademark owner.

You may be seeing Fan Art available as prints that are clearly violations. Please note that images submitted through standard print accounts are not checked by our quality control staff until someone orders the print. At this time, the images that violate the prints guidelines (found in the FAQ) will be rejected. The buyer will be informed informed and not charged for the rejected print."

I actually DO have permission to use this copyrighted work, how do I prove that?

dA has a handy dandy form for that that can be printed, signed by both parties, scanned and uploaded to dA during the submission process under "submission agreement." That form can be found here: [link]

Well, if I use Stock, how should I credit the stock artist?

The easiest answer to this question is be aware of whatever terms the stock artist has in place. Most stockers here on dA have journals with their rules for usage and crediting. In the event that there are no list of rules, the polite thing to do would be to let them know you used their image, but first and foremost make it known in your artist comments. If you would like to make a print available of the image, BE SURE that the stocker has agreed to allow prints (and it is perfectly reasonable for them to say no) .

Hope this helps any of you who may have been confuzzled about crediting here on dA

The next blog will be more about copyrights and what to do if your image is being used illegally, and the following will be about dA etiquette, stay awesome!

=Xadrea

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Gallery Explainations

by =Xadrea, Jan 8, 2013, 1:12:42 PM
Journals / Personal

Hey everyone! With this new year ushered in, I think it would be a good idea for there to be a comprehensive "list" of sorts of our gallery folders and a brief explanation of them as well for your own reference.

Disclaimer

_{*Our group gallery is not for art promotion. While we encourage you all to share your work, please understand our gallery is for tutorials, help, and progress only*}

Tutorials

Submission Rules: Tutorials

_{Wrong category submission will not be approved. Images that do not fit quality control will not be approved.}

Definition:A tutorial is a method of transferring knowledge and may be used as a part of a learning process. More interactive and specific than a book or a lecture; a tutorial seeks to teach by example and supply the information to complete a certain task.

The tutorials folders are meant for tutorials. This means they are teaching something, whether it's a technique or offering advice. The criteria for submitting to these folders means that you have reasonable amount of knowledge on the subject you're offering help on, they are clearly written, and they actually show steps of how to get to a finished product (this can include links to video or an external site download in the artist comments).

Member submitted tutorials: This folder is kind of the "general" folder for tutorial submissions.

Tutorial lists: This folder contains tutorials which include lists, or compilations of resources.

Pixel Tutorials: This folder is meant exclusively for tutorials on dolling and pixel created artwork.

Software Tutorials: This folder is meant exclusively for tutorials on using art related software.

Stock Photos

Submission Rules: Stock Photos

_{Wrong category submission will not be approved. Tutorials that do not fit quality control will not be approved. Must be in the dA gallery for stock images.}

Definition: Stock photography is the supply of photographs licensed for specific uses. It is used to fulfill the needs of creative assignments instead of hiring a photographer, often for a lower cost. Today, stock images can be presented in searchable online databases. They can be purchased and delivered online.

The stock folder is meant for stock images. This means these images are meant to be manipulated and referenced, not to be promoted as stand alone photography. The criteria for submission to this folder is that your image must first and foremost be in the dA gallery for stock photos and the in proper subcategory as well. If you would like to allow a photo of yours as stock we will not accept it if it is not in the stock category. You may charge money/points for your stock if you choose at your own discretion.

Stock Photos: The catch all folder for any and all stock photos.

Promotional Materials

Submission Rules: Promotional Materials

_{Wrong category submission will not be approved. Articles/Journals/Blogs that do not fit quality control will not be approved.}

Definition: Promotion is the market mix elements, and a term used frequently in marketing. The specification of five promotional mix or promotional plan. These elements are personal selling, advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, and publicity.

The promotional materials folder does not contradict what was said earlier of art promotion, instead it is for spreading the word about projects you are hosting or helping out with. Our group flyers are also found there.

Promotional Materials: Promote a project with a blog or flyer in this folder.

Articles

Submission Rules: Articles

_{Wrong category submission will not be approved. Articles/Journals/Blogs that do not fit quality control will not be approved.}

Definition: An article is a written work published in a print or electronic medium. It may be for the purpose of propagating the news, research results, academic analysis or debate.

This folder is kind of like a longer form of what the visual tutorials folders are. Sometimes things are better explained in longer written essays than a few pictures. You will find things like character development and prose help here.

Articles: This folder is meant for written tutorials and essays related to art.

Member Submitted Articles: Same as above.

Templates

Submission Rules: Templates

_{Wrong category submission will not be approved. Resources that do not fit quality control will not be approved.}

Definition: A template is a physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other object, or generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.

The templates folder is meant mainly for templates which correspond to creative software such as Photoshop. The purpose of a template is to help an artist in creating a web page, button, flyer, meme, or fact sheet. Some 3D models are accepted to this folder. Please note that other resources such as textures must be submitted to the stock photos folder. We will not accept any submissions that are not in the correct dA category for the appropriate template.

Templates: Submit your templates resources to this folder.

WIP Sharing

Submission Rules: WIP Sharing

_{Wrong category submission will not be approved. No completed artwork.}

Definition: A project that has been commenced but is not complete.

This folder is meant specifically for sharing your WIPs. This is meant to help you get feedback and critiques on images as they are in the creation stages. Finished work WILL NOT be accepted to this folder.

WIP Sharing: Submit WIPs which you would like feedback on here.

Software Links

Submission Rules: Software Links

_{Wrong category submission will not be approved.}

Definition: Software is instructions for computers.

This folder is meant only for lists of links to art related software, preferably freeware.

Software Links: Submissions to links of art related software only.

Patient Requests

Submission Rules: Patient Requests

_{Wrong category submission will not be approved. You must include on your submitted deviation for patient request folder with your request for help in the artist comments. Requests with no, minimal, or confusing information will not be cleared.}

Definition:A patient is any recipient of health care services. The patient is most often ill or injured and in need of treatment by a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, veterinarian, or other health care provider.

This folder is for further help you may need with WIPs or finished artwork. This is not intended for art promotion.You must include on your submitted deviation for patient request folder with questions you want to ask the people giving critiques, for example:

How is my anatomy?
How is the overall composition, is it working?
How is the color?

Patients Requests: Submit your artworks that are in need of critique with instructions on your most pressing concerns. More information about patient requests can be found here: [link]

Featured

Submission Rules: Featured

_{Member submission is denied}

Definition: A feature is a distinct property or piece.

This folder is not open for submission. It contains links to tutorials compiled by #ArtistsHospital.

Do NOT submit to the Features section. It's for tutorial genre links only!

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Common Misconceptions: Digital Art

by =Xadrea, Jan 3, 2013, 9:58:01 AM
Journals / Culture / Editorials

Common Misconceptions: Digital Art

Hello everyone! This is the second installment of the series of “common misconceptions” surrounding different areas in art. This blog will cover the most prevalent myths that surround the medium of digital art. (it's chock full of super sweet images, check out the wonderful artists!)

Digital Art requires less skill than Traditional art

This is probably the top ranking myth. There is no “shortcut” when it comes to making good quality art period. It is not any easier to paint a beautiful image on a computer than it is with a brush and canvas. Most people who make that argument don’t really have any personal experience with creative software or they chalk up digital art as simple drawings in MS Paint.

Digtial Art requires less practice, anyone can do it

Like any skill out there, digital art needs the same amount of practice as you would need with a pen and paper. Actually perhaps even a little more, because not only would you have to learn to handle a mouse/tablet, you would have to learn the software you were using. Some obviously pick up certain skills faster than others, but that shouldn't deter you from practicing like you would for anything else.

You need expensive software/a certain brand of tablet to make good art

Also wrong! Sure the Adobe Suite is nice to have, but honestly, you do not need it to create wonderful works of art! There are many many many open source image softwares out there that seriously offer the same things for FREE. On that same note, if you choose to buy a tablet, please don't think that you have to spend hundreds on one! Yes, more expensive tablets have more settings, more options, better sensitivity ect, but if you're like me, it probably isn't wise to spend that much for one. Mine was $20 from Amazon, it's lasted me almost 3 years and I'm very happy with it. However, you don't need a tablet to make really good images either! A trackpad or mouse in an artist's hands can do amazing things as well! Here are some examples of really great artwork made without Photoshop or Illustrator for you skeptics out there:

_{Painter Classic/Corel GIMP Inkscape PaintTool Sai}

_{Pixia Paint.net DAZ Studio Apophysis}

Digital Art is "low brow" or kitsch

Kitsch and "low brow" art existed LONG before the advent of computers so it's incorrect to give this medium that label. I'm not one to say that all art is inherently good either, because that's impossible. However, there is a small trend I've seen circling about dA of people somehow thinking that digital art cannot also be fine art, that somehow it's a perversion of skills that others who work traditionally spent years honing and now it's become a fad. For starters, digital art isn't even the largest gallery on dA (it's not traditional either)...it's Photography! So before you grab those pitchforks, get a little insight

It's no secret that there are numerous fan groups here in dA (I'm a part of some of them myself!) so naturally there are MILLIONS of images relating to the fandoms, many of them are digital works. Some astounding, some not so much, but those images are not all the digital gallery has to offer. If you seriously think you can sum up the entire digital gallery in a mediocre Sonic the Hedgehog drawing, you're being lazy.

Digital Art does not exist outside of the internet

This is also an incorrect idea. Digital art has been gaining more and more respect over the past decade and yes there are exhibitions out there around the world specifically for digital art and new media, I've been to a few and they are awesome! The Soho in New York has a gallery made specifically for digital media in fact. There are juried exhibitions for photographers and digital artists set up at exhibitionswithoutwalls.com. Here are some examples of digital exhibitions:

_{Collider 3: Transform, Enusu Kang}

_{Superflat, Takashi Murakami}

_{Nothing New, Lowell Nickel}

If you guys have any more questions about myths surrounding digital art, post them here and I'll do my best to answer them (or find someone who can!) The next blog will be about copyrights and fair use

=Xadrea

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Common Misconceptions: Traditional Art

by =Xadrea, Oct 15, 2012, 7:27:16 AM
Journals / Personal

First of all, hello!

It's been almost a year since I contributed a blog post to this lovely group so I want to say hi I'm back folks! I have a lot of artsy things to share with you all that I've learned (and am still learning) so hang on tight! While I was thinking what to write as my first topic, I decided to kind of go back to the beginning as far as our thinking as artists goes in the creation process. I've come up with a short series called "Common Misconceptions" just to debunk some myths and misguided trends that are so often part of what we experience as we grow. This first "Common Misconceptions" topic will focus on traditional art.

Traditional is better than digital because it takes more talent and skill

WRONGWRONGWRONGWRONGWRONGWRONGWRONG. Did I say that was wrong, I'll say it again for emphasis WRONG! Like all mediums, digital art is simply different than traditional art in the same way photography is different than film. They are simply different. Photoshop does not "magically" give you the skills to recreate the paintings in the Sistine Chapel any more than holding a paintbrush makes you Rembrandt.

It's 'bad' to use reference images

I'll admit, I was wary of using reference images well into my second year of art school. The notion is that as artists, we should be brilliant enough to come up with completely original ideas (which is in part a completely different myth that will be covered later). Also, there's concern that if you reference something, you won't be really learning, but copying. Lastly, there's the idea that "good" artists shouldn't "need" a model to work from. Trust me, all of those ideas are flat out wrong. Part of learning how to correctly draw an apple is to study an apple! This goes for any subject you wish to draw. The area this is most debated is when it comes to drawing the figure. If you want to get better at "drawing people", by all means, study people! Beyond simply learning, having a reference image or model handy for your work is key for creating the best work possible.

This is 'my style' of drawing, so I don't need to learn anything else

If we give it a lot of thought, every artist has a distinctive 'style' of drawing, painting, sculpting, ect. However, that's a no brainer once we realize that each artist is a unique individual with personal aesthetics and reasons for the way they work. Drawing is one of the concentrations where this is most easily seen. The idea of this myth is a weak one at best. Not one person on Earth is ever at point in life when learning is no longer required or even necessary, artist or not. Don't buy into the 'my style' bandwagon. This will halt any further development in your drawing strength and creative process. Let me present a rather funny (and sad) example: I had my very first college drawing class about 5 years ago. I'll admit, I didn't enjoy it much, but I learned valuable things about the nature of light, perspective, ect. On the last day of class, we were all reflecting on what we all had learned and one guy actually said "I didn't learn anything, not one thing. I'm going to make graphic novels and comics, what does that have to do with drawing a box?" If you're picking your jaw up from your keyboard right now, you get the point.

Materials don't matter, even crayons are fine!

This is actually somewhat true to a certain point. You don't need the entire art supplies store to do something great, but it is important as you move and grow as an artist to have a look at what you're using and then see what else you could incorporate. Don't misinterpret me here, I'm not saying to go out and spend a fortune on supplies, because Lord know's even I can't do that! What I am saying is, if you've been using the same paint brushes for over a year, it's time to buy some new ones. If you've been working in crayon, check out oil pastel. Are you a painter, have you looked into mixing mediums into your paints? Working on college ruled or printer paper? Go down to the drugstore and at least buy a small blank journal to draw in.

It's ok to buy pre-mixed pigments

Learning how to mix color if you are working with pigments of any kind is very important. Pre-mixed colors have a tendency to look very unnatural and plastic, especially when it comes to skintones. Color temperature makes more natural, interesting, and exciting images. If and when you buy paint, try to buy the basics (ie.lemon yellow, ultramarine, cadmium red) and take some time to mix up your own hues, you'll be surprised how many shades of one single color you can get out of very little paint!

Because of technological advances, traditional art is dying

I can assure you my friends, traditional art has not diminished, wavered, or died since the creation of the computer, or even the internet. It certainly has changed and grown, but it is not going anywhere. One reason this myth is getting around is because how we as connoisseurs of art view it these days. Most of us see art through a computer screen, therefore, you're going to be seeing a lot of digital art because it's linked by medium. Traditional work is (and in my opinion will always be) best viewed in person. Also, the western art world is very much a bubble. Take a look around the world (and the traditional category here on dA for that matter!), and you will see quite a bit of contemporary traditional art.

If you guys have any more questions about trends and myths surrounding traditional art, just post them here and I'll try to the best of my ability and knowledge to answer them (or find someone who can)! The next 'Common Misconceptions' series will be digital art.

Thanks for reading!

=Xadrea

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