This has been a few months in progress, and the only one who has known about this is Newie, but I think it's time to make my announcement public. As of October 21, 2023 I will be moving to working on art full time. My decision to move on from running my pet store was a decision to be taken lightly, but I decided that it was in my best interest to do so. Running both an online art business and a brick and mortar business full times was a herculean task that left me tired around the clock and my creativity has suffered as a result. Since I am at the point where my art is self sustaining (and the store was mostly just a hobby that I didn't make much money from), this is the best decision for me personally. Now... what does that mean for my online followers. It means that I have more time to dedicate to art, there will be more content! - First and foremost, I am hoping that since I won't be tired and stressed all the time, my writing muse will come back to me! That means more comics
Presenting: 300 Watcher contest! by MercenaryBlade, journal
Presenting: 300 Watcher contest!
CONTEST ENDED THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED AND THE WINNERS Read Carefully for Rules, Deadlines, Etc. Well, thought I'd get this out before the watcher count decreases to below 300 again. :O It's been a long time coming, and more than a year since I reached the 200 watcher milestone. A lot has happened: I have moved around a lot, friends have left or vanished. But I've made new friends too. It's foolish to think that everything is perfect and wonderful here on DA. There's been floods of AI images, some of them really disturbing. The website has made a lot of unpopular decisions. BUT! There's no reason we can't spread some positivity and have some healthy competition between each other! Also. This is a great opportunity to meet some new people, see some great art, and read some amazing stories! Also please share this and maybe get others interested. If you don't mind. (Not a necessity) Given we've reached a higher watcher count, I think the prizes need to be a little bit
The plaintifs can't speak about it due to legal reasons, but their lawyers did release this statement: So it's absolutely progressing. I have a lot of hope it'll lean in favor of artists. This, plus the hearings Congress is doing to address generative AI, plus the many strikes going on, is putting generative AI on EVERYONE's radar. It is no longer just artists talking about it. It has been a long road, and it'll continue being a long road, but we're making progress and I'm proud of Karla, Kelly, and Sarah in their progress with this. I'm also super proud and thankful of every creator being loud about AI since before the strikes. The reality of the unethical sourcing is hitting home with a lot of creatives and non-creators alike. People overwhelmingly are preferring respect, dignity, and empathy for each other over a quick buck and massive exploitation. I believe in us. :heart:
STOCKTOBER 2023 BABY!. Stock... in October.. IN place of INKTober.. STOCKTOBER! :P GO! So here is how it works. I will shoot stock for each daily theme and post them. From the 1st of October all the way to and including the 31st I will post a new image every day... Sketch/draw/paint/Pose a 3D Model or do whatever visual art style you want from that stock image/pose. Complete as many as you want/can and post them tagging me/my account and #Stocktober or #Stocktober2023 in the description or title so I can see it, the same goes for other sites, twitter/insta etc. At the end of the month I will collect them all together/you send me them all and there will be prizes for levels of completion. **NOTE Entry Closes on November 5th for the count so you do have a few days to catch up if you fall behind.** And the theme list is! STOCKTOBER 2023 Theme List. FBI Agents - Done. The Snowman - Done. Urban Fantasy - Done. Duo Fighting - Done. Cowboy hats - Done. Brooding - Done. Running Late
LGBTQ+ Pride Month: All Out With Pride by team, journal
LGBTQ+ Pride Month: All Out With Pride
Color line art by @Thiefoworld and submit it with the tag #AllOutWithPride to go all out with pride and get a Profile badge! June is recognized internationally as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, an observation of the accomplishments of and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people. This year, DeviantArt is following Los Angeles Pride’s theme, “All Out With Pride,” which celebrates the LGBTQ+ community’s diversity, resilience, and joy. Go All Out With Pride! Show your pride and share your support for the LGBTQ+ community by coloring in line art created by @Thiefoworld to commemorate the month! Submit your colored line art with the tag #AllOutWithPride by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on June 30th to receive a Profile badge for the festivities! Download the PNG version Want some inspiration before you start? Learn about the progress pride flag and what its colors represent, then see how these artists have shared their pride! Looking for more ways to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month? Add
If you would like to commission me, just send me a note* with the details of your order! I will get back to you ASAP to discuss the details of what you want, then I'll begin working on a sketch. Once the sketch has your approval, I will request payment. Once that is received, I will begin inking & coloring the art. You should receive artwork within 2 weeks of payment. PAYPAL only. Prices in US dollars. *dA note, discord [sunset_blazer ... sunset-blazer#9835], or e-mail [sunnyrayej@gmail.com] :star: Special offerings: :bulletpurple: For traditional art, I am willing to send you the original picture for a the cost of shipping/materials (~$10 within the US, much more for international shipping) :bulletpink: NSFW options are available! Blood, gore, nudity, sexual situations... just ask; I'll let you know if I'm comfortable with it. ;P :bulletgreen: I love drawing group pictures! The more characters you have, the better. :bulletblue: If there is any other kind of art you would
So it's that time again Stocktober 2022 is just around the corner!! Stock... in October.. IN place of INKTober.. STOCKTOBER! :P So here is how it works. I will shoot stock (hopefully some with Lyndsay as well now we are shooting the duo stock shoot!!) for each daily theme and post them. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/village-of-stocktober-shoot#/ (This is where you start)....From the 1st of October all the way to and including the 31st I will post a new image every day... Sketch/draw/paint/Pose a 3D Model or do whatever visual art style you want from that stock image/pose. Complete as many as you want/can and post them tagging me/my account and #Stocktober or #Stocktober2022 in the description or title so I can see it, the same goes for other sites, twitter/insta etc. At the end of the month I will collect them all together/you send me them all and there will be prizes for levels of completion. **NOTE Entry Closes on November 5th for the count so you do have a few days to catch
Be warned, this feature is very shiny and sharp! P.S. I apologize for the delayed replies. I've been pretty busy and sick these past few weeks. Thankfully, I've finally recovered :). Also, I did sneak a picture of Makoto in here. I love commissioning artists to draw my characters, and this piece is gorgeous ;).
#MonaLisaFixed: The Mona Lisa, But Better by team, journal
#MonaLisaFixed: The Mona Lisa, But Better
The Mona Lisa is a portrait painted by Leonardo Da Vinci in the early 1500s. It’s one of the most famous paintings in the world and has been on display in the Louvre in Paris since 1797. It’s often said to be a masterpiece, a classic of the Italian Renaissance. But classics are overrated. The thing is, it’s pretty boring, right? The colors are dull. Her whole vibe is just… mid. You’re probably yawning now, and we get it. You’re not alone! So we’re challenging you to take the Mona Lisa from meh to magnificent! How to Enter Imagine. Think of all the different ways you can improve the Mona Lisa. The possibilities are truly limitless; it’s not like you can make it worse. Create. Now put that imagination into action and make a real work of art. Submit! Upload your masterpiece to DeviantArt with the tag #MonaLisaFixed. THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED One winner will see their new-and-improved version of the Mona Lisa displayed on a billboard! Rules The #MonaLisaFixed contest