Stash, Drafts, and Lit Submissions in Eclipse by Zara-Arletis, journal
Stash, Drafts, and Lit Submissions in Eclipse
Are you a dA writer having some trouble with the Eclipse transition? You aren't alone! Eclipse has changed a lot for literature submissions.
Let's start with changes to sta.sh
Sta.sh used to have a Compose in Sta.sh Writer button allowing you to write, format, and post all from one spot. Now, you can only upload files when in sta.sh or edit documents you created via the Submit Literature option. Uploading documents is a great option if you have a specific format or layout you want to preserve. You can upload your literature deviation as a pdf, downloadable doc, or an image file to maintain exactly the look you've crafted.
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How To Curate on DeviantArt by Thiefoworld, journal
How To Curate on DeviantArt
Art Curation Week
So, as an art appreciator, you have incredibly good taste and decided to curate some amazing art on DA, well good for you buddy!
But where to start? DeviantArt is packed full with incredible art waiting to be discovered, collected, and featured, but how to find it exactly? In this tutorial, we'll see some options you have to curate art on DeviantArt like a pro!
Search & Browse
Let's start with the obvious; searching for art. Searching for stuff on the internet is one of the most basic actions, so you should already be familiar with it. For this, you simply go to a field box, which usually has a magnifying glass, type
Street Photography Weekend
Getting Over the Rule of Thirds and the Golden Ratio
There is a wealth of information on the internet about composition—endless blog posts about visual rules, geometrical concepts, and photos with all kinds of lines and shapes drawn over them to prove the point. But all of this information focuses on the ‘what’ of composition rather than the ‘why.’ A photographer must stop and ask themselves: ‘why even bother following visual rules?’
Disclaimer: Should You Even Read All This?
First, a brief note on who this article is meant for… If you’re already well-versed i
Improving Language to Improve Your Poetry by Yuukon, journal
Improving Language to Improve Your Poetry
Poetry Week
Hello there! My name is Yuukon (https://www.deviantart.com/yuukon) and I am here for Poetry Week! Today I am going to tell you something about how your language skills relate to writing poetry and how important language skill is in poetry.
Full title: How improving your language skills will improve your poetry.
(For some reason my titles are often too long :stare:)
Ever since I have become a language teacher (I teach English), I tend to look a lot more critically at the way I use language than before I taught English. I am more aware of my choice of words, my grammar and my pronunciation. This also results in being able to look differently at how others use lang
Screenwriting 101: Dialogue! by Cinestress, journal
Screenwriting 101: Dialogue!
Hello! And welcome to the final installment of the Screenwriting 101 workshop! Today we are tackling dialogue. Dialogue can be a tricky beast, but there's no reason to panic over it. Just keep in mind the following guidelines, and you'll be fine.
1.) Keep it BriefReal life speech is rambly. Dialogue should not be. Try to keep to one or two lines at best. That's not to say that long speeches shouldn't exist, but they should have a purpose.
2.) If you can show it, don't say it.Instead of telling us how Jenny was horseback riding, show us by having her either riding a horse or entering in equestrian gear, depending on your budget.
3.) Avoid c
Tuesday Tips: Adding Life To A Scene by Rising-Artists, journal
Tuesday Tips: Adding Life To A Scene
Hello everyone! It's yours truly SarcasmNymph (https://www.deviantart.com/sarcasmnymph) back with another Tuesday Tips. Landscape paintings are amazing. They bring a vivid atmosphere on a 2D surface, could be used to showcase almost anything imaginable, and can be used to tell meaningful stories. However, I see and paint too many landscape paintings with little to no human figures, and this is something I have seen a lot of other artists do as well. The reason for this is a simple: humans are tough to paint. It's especially hard to make them fit into a scene, so I am here to help you do just that. Note that I am talking about fitting simple figures in an extensive landscape setting.
...in only 7 stepsStruggling with figuring out who you are as an artist and where your work is going?
1) Set aside studio time.
This is the most important thing you can do to become a professional artist. If you can’t devote non-negotiable studio time, you aren’t going to get very far. You need to make art and more art!
Most artists who have “other jobs” will find this hard, but the commitment is critical. Everyone gives up something to pursue their dreams. If it is difficult to honor your commitment, block out time on your calendar (in ink!) for the week. Treat it as any other appointment and respect this promise to
Dramatic question is one of the most important elements in any story. Even if you are (or at least think you are) a terrible writer, if you can use dramatic question effectively, you've already got the bulk of your story done and good to go.
What is Dramatic Question?
Dramatic question lies at the heart of suspense and thriller. It is what makes the suspense exist and it is the exact question that you need to ask yourself every time plot is involved.
The dramatic question is centered around the protagonist(s) central conflict. Examples of dramatic question are:Is Odysseus going to make it home from Troy?Will Romeo and Juliet ever be togethe
Stop the fade: Protecting your work. by jempavia, journal
Stop the fade: Protecting your work.
Traditional Art Week
You’ve just photographed or scanned your latest masterpeice and uploaded it to deviantart.com and the comments and favorites are rolling in. The image of your work is saved forever in digital form, but what about the work itself? How do you protect the original from a flakey, faded future?\
What follows are the basics with some *bonus* traditional artwork by your fellow deviants.
by marcellobarenghi (https://www.deviantart.com/marcellobarenghi)
Light
The number one cause of faded, bland paintings is light exposure. It’s common knowledge that light from the sun causes skin damage. In the same way, when light hits a painting it causes damage. This can