deviantART: projecteducate's journals http://projecteducate.deviantart.com/blog/ deviantART RSS for by:projecteducate en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Sun, 19 May 2013 22:40:09 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png Project Educate: Photography Roundup http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/Project-Educate-Photography-Roundup-372551443 http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/Project-Educate-Photography-Roundup-372551443 Sun, 19 May 2013 09:02:11 PDT Project Educate: Photography Roundup nonadult journals/art/photography Kaz-D http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaz-d.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 ^Kaz-D :thumb365713691:
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Thanks to this weeks contributors :dev3wyl: :dev1pen: and :devdienutza:
:heart: ]]> All Snapped Up .10 ~ Bloddroppe http://3wyl.deviantart.com/journal/All-Snapped-Up-10-Bloddroppe-372330363 http://3wyl.deviantart.com/journal/All-Snapped-Up-10-Bloddroppe-372330363 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:30:05 PDT All Snapped Up .10 ~ Bloddroppe nonadult journals/culture/interviews 3wyl http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/3/w/3wyl.gif?11 Copyright 2013 ^3wyl
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Tell us a bit about yourself, :devBloddroppe:! How did you get into photography and why?I've been interested in art since young age. I used to draw a lot during high school, especially realistic portraits. But after a time I felt that I wanted to experiment with other medias. I photographed a lot of nature with a point and shoot camera at first but I felt that I would like to try working with models instead. So I asked my best friend to model for me in a great field of flowers. I think it was my first shoot with a model so it was ]]> Fix that Miscat! ~Fashion Photography V.Commercial http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/Fix-that-Miscat-Fashion-Photography-V-Commercial-340886764 http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/Fix-that-Miscat-Fashion-Photography-V-Commercial-340886764 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:00:14 PDT Fix that Miscat! ~Fashion Photography V.Commercial nonadult journals/art/photography Kaz-D http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaz-d.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 ^Kaz-D People & Portraits -> Fashion Portraits or Photography -> Commercial Photography -> Fashion.  Unlike other galleries that we are slowly defining and educating on through this series of articles, the difference between these two is quite clear cut and there are certain aspects of your Photography that will dictate where it should go. Have a read through the article and hopefully that will clear up some things if you were previously confused!

What are Fashion Portraits?
Photography -> People & Portraits -> Fashio ]]> Ten Tips for Nature Photographers http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/Ten-Tips-for-Nature-Photographers-365604553 http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/Ten-Tips-for-Nature-Photographers-365604553 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:00:02 PDT Ten Tips for Nature Photographers nonadult journals/art/photography Kaz-D http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaz-d.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 ^Kaz-D
1) Get into your environment

Yes, it's rhubarb. To be a true photographer, you must be at one with rhubarb.  
When we talk about photographing Nature, we don't necessarily mean wide expansive rolling landscapes. Whilst they contain any number of elements that are nature focused and made up from natura ]]> Complications with Composition http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/Complications-with-Composition-365713691 http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/Complications-with-Composition-365713691 Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:13 PDT Complications with Composition nonadult journals/art/photography Kaz-D http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaz-d.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 ^Kaz-D
You will fin ]]> Project Educate: See the light and remember it http://dienutza.deviantart.com/journal/Project-Educate-See-the-light-and-remember-it-368722970 http://dienutza.deviantart.com/journal/Project-Educate-See-the-light-and-remember-it-368722970 Fri, 17 May 2013 01:48:09 PDT Project Educate: See the light and remember it nonadult journals/art/photography dienutza http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/i/dienutza.png Copyright 2013 =dienutza @_DianaGrigore_ projecteducate! Go and have a look at the schedule here. :aww: ]]>
Lighting in photography is a living, changing art. One of the most important abilities of a photographer is to see light and to remember it. Light is the most changing element in our daily life. We move among solid objects and among people who do not change drastically during a day or a week. But visually the appearance of our environment and of people around us may change from one hour to the next due to the time of day, the weather, or the particular source of light. Photographers are aware of these changes and store in their memory the impact different types of light have on our emotions and our subconscious. ]]> projecteducate! Go and have a look at the schedule here. :aww: ]]> Surviving Sports Photography http://1pen.deviantart.com/journal/Surviving-Sports-Photography-371974213 http://1pen.deviantart.com/journal/Surviving-Sports-Photography-371974213 Thu, 16 May 2013 09:22:02 PDT Surviving Sports Photography nonadult journals/culture/projects 1pen http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/1/p/1pen.gif?1 Copyright 2013 ^1pen This category of photojournalism is one of the most sought after positions in professional photography.   VIP access to pro athletes, frontline seats, locker room interviews, and a paycheck to photograph the whole experience year after year?!!

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Sign me up!!

Well, that's how my story began anyway.  Years ago, I made the mistake of going to a pro hockey game and within three hours fell madly in love with the smell of ice and the sound of blades. I left the building thinking to myself (and telling anyone who would listen to the ravings of a madwoman): "There has to be some way I can be involved in this ]]> Urban Exploration http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/Urban-Exploration-371275342 http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/Urban-Exploration-371275342 Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:01 PDT Urban Exploration nonadult journals/art/photography Kaz-D http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaz-d.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 ^Kaz-D Wayne Levin's work recently caught my eye at a Photography Exhibition - you may already have read about it if you caught the latest edition of Photography Fortnightly. As well as being an awesome and very unique idea, constructed creatively and tastefully - it reminded me of Urban Exploration. Levin explores beneath the sea, another p ]]> People + Portraits Exposed 24# http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/People-Portraits-Exposed-24-365873568 http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/People-Portraits-Exposed-24-365873568 Tue, 14 May 2013 22:23:37 PDT People + Portraits Exposed 24# nonadult journals/culture/features Kaz-D http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaz-d.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 ^Kaz-D :bigthumb359798026:

By :devpure-insomnia:

Self Portraits...
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By :devmialepson:

Classic...
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By :devporcelaincora:

Expressive...
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By :devjaimeibarra:

Infants & Children...
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By :devdaizy-m:

Weddings...
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By :devmitazu08:

Spontaneous...
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By :devvampire-zombie:

]]> Project Educate: 4 tips for great product photos! http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/Project-Educate-4-tips-for-great-product-photos-371476995 http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/Project-Educate-4-tips-for-great-product-photos-371476995 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:28:59 PDT Project Educate: 4 tips for great product photos! nonadult journals/art/photography Kaz-D http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaz-d.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 ^Kaz-D
Stand out  
Strong, Clear photographs will not only help you stand out on a web-page, but also will help you get your blog out there, or get your deviantART profile a bit more notice. Having a good working envi ]]> #7 | Weekly Photography Fun! + Points! http://3wyl.deviantart.com/journal/7-Weekly-Photography-Fun-Points-371445483 http://3wyl.deviantart.com/journal/7-Weekly-Photography-Fun-Points-371445483 Mon, 13 May 2013 12:41:49 PDT #7 | Weekly Photography Fun! + Points! nonadult journals/culture/contests 3wyl http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/3/w/3wyl.gif?11 Copyright 2013 ^3wyl
We are aware how inconvenient our Photography Games Nights can be, so we are bringing the Photography Games Night to you in the form of a weekly blog involving some good ol' photography fun. Some of you may recognise our photography games and some may not, but we all hope you will enjoy what we have in store for you!

This week, we would like to ask you to take pa ]]> Project Educate Photography Schedule http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/Project-Educate-Photography-Schedule-371271441 http://kaz-d.deviantart.com/journal/Project-Educate-Photography-Schedule-371271441 Sun, 12 May 2013 23:04:44 PDT Project Educate Photography Schedule nonadult journals/art/photography Kaz-D http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kaz-d.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 ^Kaz-D
:star: Monday 13th May :star:
Introductory Article and Photography CVs
Photography Games Article from :dev3wyl: on be ]]> Community Week Wrap Up http://lintu47.deviantart.com/journal/Community-Week-Wrap-Up-370623002 http://lintu47.deviantart.com/journal/Community-Week-Wrap-Up-370623002 Sun, 12 May 2013 11:43:55 PDT Community Week Wrap Up nonadult journals/culture/projects lintu47 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lintu47.gif?7 Copyright 2013 `lintu47
The Community Week scheduled for May 6th - May 12th is now over! We would like to help everyone involved for their effort and dedication they put into these inspiring articles that are a great addition to our community :clap:

Here is the recap of this Community Week:

Thumb Snippet Contest by :devgillianivy:

Rebelling Against Assumption by :devxcetera:

Why Helvetica is not great by :devmartinsilvertant:

How to embed things by :devinfinite-heart:

Critiquing: A Primer by :devjames--steele:

Welcome, Welcome! by :devfluf-studios:

Drawing on the right side of the brain by :devarmonah:
Badges of DeviantART by :devciny ]]> PE: 5 EXCUSES why you just can't do better! http://jane-beata.deviantart.com/journal/PE-5-EXCUSES-why-you-just-can-t-do-better-370620091 http://jane-beata.deviantart.com/journal/PE-5-EXCUSES-why-you-just-can-t-do-better-370620091 Sun, 12 May 2013 06:00:50 PDT PE: 5 EXCUSES why you just can't do better! nonadult journals/culture/blogs jane-beata http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jane-beata.jpg?12 Copyright 2013 =jane-beata @jane_beata projecteducate's Community Week :frail: ]]>
You really want to, you've worked hard to develop the skills you have and you enjoy every minute of doing what you love. And besides, people say that your artworks are...nice. Cute. Doesn't that count for something? Sure it does, there is no reason to panic and pointlessly push yourself forward. Enjoy your coffee break!

Besides, even if you didn't like the current level as much, there is absolutely nothing you can do about it at the moment. So many unfortunate happenings stand right between you and your dream. Recognizing any of the following?

:bulletred: 1 - You don't have the time
You're right! Aft ]]> projecteducate's Community Week :frail: ]]> PE: Semi-Abstract Art http://riemea.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Semi-Abstract-Art-369203778 http://riemea.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Semi-Abstract-Art-369203778 Sat, 11 May 2013 13:32:36 PDT PE: Semi-Abstract Art nonadult journals/culture/blogs Riemea http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/r/i/riemea.png?5 Copyright 2013 =Riemea projecteducate's Community Week. ]]>
:bulletblue:Abstract art:bulletblue:

We should probably look at definitions of "abstract art" first, before we try to see what "semi-abstract art" could be.

Abstract art definitions:
"Abstract art seeks to break away from traditional representation of physical objects. It explores the relationships of forms and colors, whereas more traditional art represents the world in recognizable images." (dictionary.com)
"Drawings/Paintings focusing on the formal, non-representational aspect of imagery, emphasizing lines, colors, generalized or geometrical forms." (dA gallery descriptio ]]> projecteducate's Community Week. ]]> Emoticons http://arichy.deviantart.com/journal/Emoticons-370953982 http://arichy.deviantart.com/journal/Emoticons-370953982 Sat, 11 May 2013 03:53:11 PDT Emoticons nonadult journals/culture/editorials Arichy http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arichy.gif?5 Copyright 2013 `Arichy Hello deviants! Today i'd love to tell about Emoticons :dummy:

Everyone love emoticons :happybounce: and deviantART have an Emoticon Community, with a Community Volunteer (now :devsparklydest:)

First of All, you can read this story about dA Emoticons :thumb103508444: :

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There are some emoticon makers:
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:devweb5ter:, :devkrissi001:
:devquolia:, :devsparklydest:
:devsynfull:, :devi-is-smart:
:devhprince329:, :devdroneguard:
:devleoleonardo:, :devczar-the-dragon:
:devchimpantalones:, :devspring-sky:
:devlitecrush:, :devstuck-in-suburbia: ]]> Retro / Vintage Photo Editing http://miontre.deviantart.com/journal/Retro-Vintage-Photo-Editing-366144884 http://miontre.deviantart.com/journal/Retro-Vintage-Photo-Editing-366144884 Fri, 10 May 2013 13:50:41 PDT Retro / Vintage Photo Editing nonadult journals/culture/blogs miontre http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/i/miontre.gif?5 Copyright 2013 `miontre Turn your digital photography into film-photo resembling pieces of art with these tips!

written by :devmiontre: for Community Week in :devprojecteducate:

Photo editing is fun. It gives you a chance to add something to your photos, and really bring out expressions you may or may have not realised were there. Lately, I've been obsessed with retro and vintage editing effects in my editing, to try and replicate film photographs. Of course, it's impossible to replicate actual film photos, but I think that's what makes it fun: you can do anything you want and it doesn't matter if it looks realistic or not. It's about ]]> PE: Badges of DeviantART http://cinyu.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Badges-of-DeviantART-364053123 http://cinyu.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Badges-of-DeviantART-364053123 Fri, 10 May 2013 02:40:56 PDT PE: Badges of DeviantART nonadult journals/culture/blogs cinyu http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/i/cinyu.gif?5 Copyright 2013 `cinyu Most of us know these badges since we signed up in deviantart.

How did deviantART come up with the idea to create badges? Any background stories?

"Badges started out as merit badges for deviantART staff. They were only available to staff for special accomplishments like merit badges for the boy scouts. We started making them available to members by way of special events like our 10th birthday bash and hidden pageviews. They gained a lot of popularity about 3 years ago with the introduction of the llama badge system for our annual April fools prank. The rest is hi ]]> Drawing on the right side of the brain http://armonah.deviantart.com/journal/Drawing-on-the-right-side-of-the-brain-368618146 http://armonah.deviantart.com/journal/Drawing-on-the-right-side-of-the-brain-368618146 Thu, 09 May 2013 16:10:56 PDT Drawing on the right side of the brain nonadult journals/art/resources Armonah http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/armonah.gif?2 Copyright 2013 =Armonah
I personally don't really believe one way of learning is better than another, although some approaches may work better for some people than others. So it's good to experiment with that! But more than anything I believe these approaches are complementary, and that exercising different aspects and appraoches to drawing will only end up strengthening your skills. ]]>
Everyone is probably familiar with this scenario. You're trying to draw something, but you can't find the inspiration. Or maybe you're trying to write a story, or an assignment for school, but you just can't find the right words. Or maybe you have to tackle a creative problem and you just can't figure it out.

So you rack your brain for the right ideas, but they're just not coming to you. Or maybe some of them are, but they're lousy ideas born (at least in part) from desperation. Either way, you're just not really happy with them.

That evening, when you're standing in the shower, you suddenly g ]]>
I personally don't really believe one way of learning is better than another, although some approaches may work better for some people than others. So it's good to experiment with that! But more than anything I believe these approaches are complementary, and that exercising different aspects and appraoches to drawing will only end up strengthening your skills. ]]> PE: Welcome, welcome! http://fluf-studios.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Welcome-welcome-364454345 http://fluf-studios.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Welcome-welcome-364454345 Wed, 08 May 2013 23:45:19 PDT PE: Welcome, welcome! nonadult journals/culture/blogs fluf-studios http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/f/l/fluf-studios.gif?1 Copyright 2013 =fluf-studios @lexyalexagain fluf-studios for #projecteducate Community Week May 6 - May 12 ]]> Greetings, fellow deviantART user! I welcome you to this warm article. Here, have a seat on this massage chair, and relax. How about something to read, like say, the latest issue of DELVE? Oh, and I'll have George get your snacks. Pizza, Cookies, Cake, or something else? What beverage would you like with that? Uh-huh.

Thank you.

Ah, the joys of welcoming others. Have you ever welcomed someone to something? Online? Offline? Over at dAmn? During a Live Streaming? How about a guest? Or a co-worker? Fellow classmate? While it is nothing obligatory, a welc ]]> fluf-studios for #projecteducate Community Week May 6 - May 12 ]]> PE: Critiquing: A Primer http://james--steele.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Critiquing-A-Primer-360799205 http://james--steele.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Critiquing-A-Primer-360799205 Wed, 08 May 2013 08:55:10 PDT PE: Critiquing: A Primer nonadult journals/culture/editorials James--Steele http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/james--steele.gif Copyright 2013 =James--Steele
First Things First

:police:Even though critiquing is fun and useful, the artist may not actually appreciate the critique.  Make sure to always check if the artist is open to critiques. :police:

One can:
Note the artistCheck in the description of the piece you're viewing if there's a request for critiquesCheck for stamps on their profile that are clear that they want critiques

Stamps like this :thumb69681905: or :thumb83500435: definitely indicate the artist would like some!

deviantART also has the "Critique" feature.  You can directly critique a work through the widget! :la:    More info about the Critique widget can ]]> PE: How to embed things http://infinite-heart.deviantart.com/journal/PE-How-to-embed-things-368462873 http://infinite-heart.deviantart.com/journal/PE-How-to-embed-things-368462873 Wed, 08 May 2013 04:25:20 PDT PE: How to embed things nonadult journals/culture/editorials Infinite-Heart http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/infinite-heart.gif?9 Copyright 2013 `Infinite-Heart Infinite-Heart for #projecteducate's community week. ]]> You may have noticed GIFS and hot things in people's journals and profiles.
With HTML and CSS, you can add some hotness to your journals and profile.

Pretty neat, yes?

Embedding Images and GIFsDeviantART Images
   Images on dA can easily be linked with thumbcodes.
While on a deviation page, all you have to do is scroll down and look right until you see:

Copy and paste the thumb code.
:thumb367944988:

:thumb367944988:

And if you want it bigger:
:bigthumb367944988:
:bigthumb367944988:

And bam. There you are.
If that's not good enough, you can play around with t ]]> Infinite-Heart for #projecteducate's community week. ]]> Why Helvetica is not great http://martinsilvertant.deviantart.com/journal/Why-Helvetica-is-not-great-368382453 http://martinsilvertant.deviantart.com/journal/Why-Helvetica-is-not-great-368382453 Tue, 07 May 2013 11:42:58 PDT Why Helvetica is not great nonadult journals/culture/blogs MartinSilvertant http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/martinsilvertant.gif?5 Copyright 2013 *MartinSilvertant
Type design is a rather obscure profession but even the typefaces themselves don’t get too much attention by the general public. Most people could only name a few typefaces, but among those few are always Times New Roman, Arial and Helvetica. Well-known and popular or not, in this article I will show you why Helvetica is not the great typeface people perceive it to be.

Figure 1
The designer
Arial is often frowned upon due to its history, but what most people don’t know is that Helvetica has a very similar history. A bit different, but as far as I’m concerned it’s just as dubious and embarra ]]> Rebelling Against Assumption http://xcetera.deviantart.com/journal/Rebelling-Against-Assumption-368538210 http://xcetera.deviantart.com/journal/Rebelling-Against-Assumption-368538210 Tue, 07 May 2013 07:05:16 PDT Rebelling Against Assumption nonadult journals/art/photography Xcetera http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/x/c/xcetera.jpg?2 Copyright 2013 =Xcetera @Xcetera
           "Canon is better. No, Nikon is better. It's only good if it's this model. You have this camera, no wonder you're a great photographer. This picture sucks, it's obviously because you're using this model. You can't take a good photo with that camera! I can't believe you chose that camera, what a terrible choice. Well, no wonder this photo sucks, it's taken with an entry level DSLR and th------"

   It's okay. Don't panic. I'm here to set the record straight (along with some help with my friend David Tennant).

   You may have heard this or something like this before. Unfortunately, there are people wh ]]> PE: Thumbs Snippet Contest http://gillianivy.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Thumbs-Snippet-Contest-364281214 http://gillianivy.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Thumbs-Snippet-Contest-364281214 Mon, 06 May 2013 13:36:18 PDT PE: Thumbs Snippet Contest nonadult journals/culture/contests GillianIvy http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/g/i/gillianivy.jpg Copyright 2013 `GillianIvy GillianIvy.  Contest start date: May 6th.  Contest end date: May 30th.

Multi Thumbstyles CSS Template



HTML Codes for Testing [link]

PE: How to embed thingsWritten by `Infinite-Heart for #projecteducate's community week. 
You may have noticed GIFS and hot things in people's journals and profiles. 
With HTML and CSS, you can add some hotness to your journals and profile.
Pretty neat, yes? 
Embedding Images and GIFs
DeviantART Images
    Images on dA can easily be linked with thumbcodes. 
While on a deviation page, all you have to do is scroll down and look right until you see:

Copy and paste the thumb code. 
:thumb367944988:

And if you want it bigger: 
:bigthumb367944988:

And bam. There you are.
If that's not good enough, you can play around with the size like this.. .
<da:deviation width="Number" height="Number" id="deviationID">
It's the thumbcode number without thumb in it... 
Trying it out... 
<d

Donate Points :points:

Choose Premium Content to donate 10 :points: (only 8 points go through you can donate :points: directly to me if you prefer, I will try to make up the 2% if I have extra points to contribute), you will receive the unparsed CSS for the snippet in a txt file. ]]> This contest is for beginning coders and pro's alike.  I will provide your asset, an installable thumb snippet blank.  The code will have standard thumb/big thumb, small thumbs, cancel thumb, lit thumbs, embedded deviation, embedded lit, and embedded video.  You do not have to code all of them.

Add backgrounds, borders, curves, hovers, fancy, minimalistic...  Anything you'd like.  You must upload your snippet as an installable skin deviantART Related / deviantART Skins & Scripts / Journal & Gallery Skins / Installable Journal Skins  free for all to use.  Then (submit to favorites folder???) note :devgillianivy: ]]> GillianIvy.  Contest start date: May 6th.  Contest end date: May 30th.

Multi Thumbstyles CSS Template



HTML Codes for Testing [link]

PE: How to embed thingsWritten by `Infinite-Heart for #projecteducate's community week. 
You may have noticed GIFS and hot things in people's journals and profiles. 
With HTML and CSS, you can add some hotness to your journals and profile.
Pretty neat, yes? 
Embedding Images and GIFs
DeviantART Images
    Images on dA can easily be linked with thumbcodes. 
While on a deviation page, all you have to do is scroll down and look right until you see:

Copy and paste the thumb code. 
:thumb367944988:

And if you want it bigger: 
:bigthumb367944988:

And bam. There you are.
If that's not good enough, you can play around with the size like this.. .
<da:deviation width="Number" height="Number" id="deviationID">
It's the thumbcode number without thumb in it... 
Trying it out... 
<d

Donate Points :points:

Choose Premium Content to donate 10 :points: (only 8 points go through you can donate :points: directly to me if you prefer, I will try to make up the 2% if I have extra points to contribute), you will receive the unparsed CSS for the snippet in a txt file. ]]> Community Week Schedule May 6th - 12th http://lintu47.deviantart.com/journal/Community-Week-Schedule-May-6th-12th-362840088 http://lintu47.deviantart.com/journal/Community-Week-Schedule-May-6th-12th-362840088 Mon, 06 May 2013 02:58:27 PDT Community Week Schedule May 6th - 12th nonadult journals/culture/projects lintu47 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lintu47.gif?7 Copyright 2013 `lintu47 projecteducate :heart: ]]> Welcome to another Community Week, May 6th - 12th!

:devmiontre: and :devlintu47: are excited to bring you the new Community Week May 6th - 12th :woohoo:

For those of you that may not know yet, a Community Week is a chance for everyone in the community to bring to light their favourite subject, art, project or any other topic that you consider important but may get overlooked otherways. If you're interested in participating in the next Community Weeks, please note both :devmiontre: and :devlintu47: with your idea(s).

Monday May 6th
Morning: Introduction blog by :devlintu47:

Afternoon: Thumb Snippet Contest Announcemen ]]> projecteducate :heart: ]]> Prose enthusiasts and experts wanted! http://beccalicious.deviantart.com/journal/Prose-enthusiasts-and-experts-wanted-369222143 http://beccalicious.deviantart.com/journal/Prose-enthusiasts-and-experts-wanted-369222143 Fri, 03 May 2013 06:52:57 PDT Prose enthusiasts and experts wanted! nonadult journals/art/literature Beccalicious http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/b/e/beccalicious.png?11 Copyright 2013 ^Beccalicious @beccaturney
From the week beginning June 10th, we will be would like to invite members of the community to come and write informative/education articles to contribute to this week.
You can write articles:
- About specific elements of story planning (with featured examples)
- "How to" guides.
- Interviews with dA writers who focus on story writing
- Art features
- Famous story w ]]> Community Week Wrap Up http://lintu47.deviantart.com/journal/Community-Week-Wrap-Up-368403256 http://lintu47.deviantart.com/journal/Community-Week-Wrap-Up-368403256 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:48:40 PDT Community Week Wrap Up nonadult journals/culture/projects lintu47 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lintu47.gif?7 Copyright 2013 `lintu47 ]]>
The Community Week scheduled for April 22nd to April 28th is now over! We would like to help everyone involved for their effort and dedication they put into these inspiring articles that are a great addition to our community :clap:

Here is the recap of this Community Week:

Interview with ^Astralseed by :devrainylake:
Groups Directory Update by :devinfinite-heart:
Smoooth Animation Tutorial: Jumping by :devicexdragon:

How to design a typeface (Part 2) by :devmartinsilvertant:

Letters: how to... by :devarichy:

Photoshop Brush Primer by :devinfinite-heart:

Interview with DUSKvsDAWN by :devIcyspiritify:

I don't know ]]> ]]> PE. 50 Ways to get inspired http://eindraa.deviantart.com/journal/PE-50-Ways-to-get-inspired-368090852 http://eindraa.deviantart.com/journal/PE-50-Ways-to-get-inspired-368090852 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 05:42:11 PDT PE. 50 Ways to get inspired nonadult journals/culture/blogs eindraa http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/e/i/eindraa.gif?15 Copyright 2013 =eindraa By :deveindraa:

There are soo many ways to get inspired to draw such beautiful drawings no matter your level. Every picture mostly starts with an idea and an inspiration. But for those who still want to learn more ways to get inspired here are 50 ways presented to you NOW!

Get inspired by Love
Get inspired by Colors of the rainbow
Get inspired by your favorite artists
Get inspired by watching your favorite shows
Get inspired by your dreams
Get inspired by the foods you eat
Get inspired by watching someone paint
Get inspired by Fairytales
Get inspired by History
Get inspired by looking at ]]> PE: Bookbinding http://riemea.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Bookbinding-367229471 http://riemea.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Bookbinding-367229471 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:55:26 PDT PE: Bookbinding nonadult journals/culture/blogs Riemea http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/r/i/riemea.png?5 Copyright 2013 =Riemea projecteducate's Surprise Community Week.

Information compiled from asking a book-binding friend and the tutorials featured above. ]]>
:bulletblue: What is bookbinding?

We all have books at home, whether they be schoolbooks, novels, journals or sketchbooks. They might be paperbacks or hardbacks, though I'm guessing not many of you own hand-crafted books. With books being commonly used and readily available items today we forget that books are (or can be) works of art! Bookbinding is a craft especially cultivated in the Middle Ages, where books were still quite rare and expensive. The art of bookbinding has survive ]]> projecteducate's Surprise Community Week.

Information compiled from asking a book-binding friend and the tutorials featured above. ]]> PE: =Official Beta Testers http://cinyu.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Official-Beta-Testers-365622646 http://cinyu.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Official-Beta-Testers-365622646 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:06:29 PDT PE: =Official Beta Testers nonadult journals/culture/editorials cinyu http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/c/i/cinyu.gif?5 Copyright 2013 `cinyu How do I provide feedback as Beta Tester?
Who are the Alpha Testers? ]]> As an Official Beta Tester you can try out DeviantART's new features and report bugs that still exist before they're released to the general public. Unfortunately, not all features will be features you like at the first sign. But give the new features a try. DeviantART have more and more better features to be more and more creative as artist.

To become an Official Beta Tester you must have an active Premium Membership.
When you have an active Premium membership, go to your settings > Premium membership: Beta Testing > ✔ "I understand and would like to be an Official deviantART Beta Tester." &g ]]> How do I provide feedback as Beta Tester?
Who are the Alpha Testers? ]]> PE: Decorating Your Profile http://simplysilent.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Decorating-Your-Profile-364153359 http://simplysilent.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Decorating-Your-Profile-364153359 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:21:25 PDT PE: Decorating Your Profile nonadult journals/culture/features SimplySilent http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/i/simplysilent.gif?9 Copyright 2013 =SimplySilent Your profile page is the first thing people will see when they click on your name, so it's very important to leave a good impression! This article will provide some useful tips and tricks for both premium and non-premium members who want to convert their profile into their own, unique page. First off, some Do's and Don'ts of profile decoration:

Do:
Use dA's profile widgets-- there are lots of great options to chose from
Show off some art (that's what people are here for!)
Express your personality through colors, stamps, gifs, etc.
Don't:Add so many images that your profile takes forever to load
Use garish or headache- ]]> PE: I don't know what to paint... http://jane-beata.deviantart.com/journal/PE-I-don-t-know-what-to-paint-366170946 http://jane-beata.deviantart.com/journal/PE-I-don-t-know-what-to-paint-366170946 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:00:20 PDT PE: I don't know what to paint... nonadult journals/culture/blogs jane-beata http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/a/jane-beata.jpg?12 Copyright 2013 =jane-beata @jane_beata projecteducate's Surprise Community Week :heart: ]]>
:frail: 1. PAINT YOUR CURRENT LIFE

Look around and get inspired by the present. Your siblings, parents, kids, pets, your best friend...Even yourself!

:frail: 2. PAINT WHAT YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT

What is your passion? Perhaps you feel strongly about ecology, feminism, politics...or something else? Paint your favorite artist!

:frail: 3. PAINT WHA ]]> projecteducate's Surprise Community Week :heart: ]]> PE: Interview: DUSKvsDAWN http://projecteducate.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Interview-DUSKvsDAWN-367846869 http://projecteducate.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Interview-DUSKvsDAWN-367846869 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:21:42 PDT PE: Interview: DUSKvsDAWN nonadult journals/personal projecteducate http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/p/r/projecteducate.png?7 Copyright 2013 #projecteducate For those of us who don't know you, please introduce yourself!

Iuhm, hi! i'm Melissa, but you can call me Meli, Merisusa, Cirno, or anything else you can come up with. 18 and from the Netherlands.

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How did you find dA?

Uhhhh, I don't remember, lol.

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What is your favorite medium of art to work with?

Photoshop ^^

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What is your favorite part of being part of this community?

Seeing so many people with so many different talents.

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What is your process in your icons?

process?

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Have you done any traditional art?

yes, I have

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Wh ]]> PE: Photoshop Brush Primer http://infinite-heart.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Photoshop-Brush-Primer-366020916 http://infinite-heart.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Photoshop-Brush-Primer-366020916 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:27:22 PDT PE: Photoshop Brush Primer nonadult journals/culture/editorials Infinite-Heart http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/infinite-heart.gif?9 Copyright 2013 `Infinite-Heart Infinite-Heart for #projecteducate

Note: Although screens are taken from CS2, the settings should carry over to CS6. (More features may be avaible.) ]]>
There are a plethora of brushes available to you on photoshop. This guide will explain different brush settings, as well as how to install different brush packs here on deviantART. This guide is for pressure sensitive pen tablets. It is going to be much easier to do things with a tablet. Ones by Wacom are good, and you can get a bamboo for under 99$ USD.

Basic Brushes in Photoshop
It's important to stick with default ones to learn all the settings. You can do so many things with the hard round brush.

Bring up your brush palette in one of the following ways.  (note I am in CS3, so the icons will look much older, but same ]]> Infinite-Heart for #projecteducate

Note: Although screens are taken from CS2, the settings should carry over to CS6. (More features may be avaible.) ]]> Letters: how to... http://arichy.deviantart.com/journal/Letters-how-to-367171833 http://arichy.deviantart.com/journal/Letters-how-to-367171833 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:47:38 PDT Letters: how to... nonadult journals/culture/editorials Arichy http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/r/arichy.gif?5 Copyright 2013 `Arichy I want to tell you how you can communicate with other deviants, with and without Internet.

Using deviantArt.com

As you know, everyone can send Notes to everyone (except !banned deviants). If you want to talk with somebody, why not to send a note?
For example,
Click at random deviant, it can be :devim-not-sana:
First, look at :devim-not-sana:'s info: maybe you like her art, or you'd love to talk about her Conceptography Feature series, or you just want to know more about her, why not? :D
Click "send a note" and...write! :w00t:

Hello, deviant!
You don't know me, i'm a *name*, __years old. I'm living in ]]> How to design a typeface (Part 2) http://martinsilvertant.deviantart.com/journal/How-to-design-a-typeface-Part-2-366389001 http://martinsilvertant.deviantart.com/journal/How-to-design-a-typeface-Part-2-366389001 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:32:40 PDT How to design a typeface (Part 2) nonadult journals/culture/blogs MartinSilvertant http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/m/a/martinsilvertant.gif?5 Copyright 2013 *MartinSilvertant here. ]]> Sans serif — Italics & weights
In the previous article of the typography series I presented some of the basic principles of type design and we started designing a geometric sans typeface such as Futura. In this article we will expand that typeface and add italics and alternate weights. Or rather, I will show you how to design italics and briefly present how you can modify your regular weight typeface to create alternate weights rather than having to re-draw the whole letter.

Before we start
If you haven’t read the last article/tutorial but you want participate in this one, you can download a ]]> here. ]]> PE: Smoooth Animation Tutorial: Jumping http://icexdragon.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Smoooth-Animation-Tutorial-Jumping-366754392 http://icexdragon.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Smoooth-Animation-Tutorial-Jumping-366754392 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:37:36 PDT PE: Smoooth Animation Tutorial: Jumping nonadult journals/art/animation IceXDragon http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/c/icexdragon.png?13 Copyright 2013 `IceXDragon Hi!
Today we will learn how to make smoooth animation!:la: In this tutorial we will cover a basic movement, but sometimes difficult to look natural, jumping.
I am using a pixel black ball as the subject, but really, you can apply this tutorial to anything you want to jump! Like animals and humans (of coarse they would bend their legs instead of squish.;D)! If your animation starts to "trail", or you simply don't know how to animate, you can check out some other tutorials I have made that are linked at the bottom.:D
Let us begin!:la:

Lets start with the subject. I am using a 13x13 pixel black ball, but you ]]> PE: Groups Directory Update http://infinite-heart.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Groups-Directory-Update-364273716 http://infinite-heart.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Groups-Directory-Update-364273716 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:39:33 PDT PE: Groups Directory Update nonadult journals/culture/editorials Infinite-Heart http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/i/n/infinite-heart.gif?9 Copyright 2013 `Infinite-Heart projecteducate by `Infinite-Heart ]]>
deviantART is an artist dream come true  and caters to artist from all artistic mediums. I know of no other
online community that is in constant contact with their members and
allows members to run their own groups with specific rules and
guidelines that you have decided for your group.

If you are not interested in becoming a founder or administrator of a group, deviantART has hundreds if not thousands
of groups for you to search and find one or more that is to your
comfort level and liking. Groups are a fantastic way to find other
artist to discuss techniques, share idea's, collaborate and make new
friends.

Question for t ]]> projecteducate by `Infinite-Heart ]]> PE Interview: Astralseed http://rainylake.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Interview-Astralseed-365474004 http://rainylake.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Interview-Astralseed-365474004 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:16:39 PDT PE Interview: Astralseed nonadult journals/culture/interviews rainylake http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/r/a/rainylake.gif?11 Copyright 2013 *rainylake
For those of us who don't know you, tell us a bit about yourself?
I'm really bad at talking about myself so I'll just say that my name is Katy and I am a mother of 2 awesome little boys.

When did you first discover your need to draw?
When I was really little, even before kindergarten, I remember sitting down and drawing a lot. I guess it was something I was always drawn to.

What has gotten you through the challenges that arise with drawing?
I don't think I have any specific way of getting through the challenges of drawing. I tend to put things down if I become overly frustr ]]> Community Week Schedule April 22nd - 28th http://lintu47.deviantart.com/journal/Community-Week-Schedule-April-22nd-28th-362840399 http://lintu47.deviantart.com/journal/Community-Week-Schedule-April-22nd-28th-362840399 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:47:49 PDT Community Week Schedule April 22nd - 28th nonadult journals/culture/projects lintu47 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/i/lintu47.gif?7 Copyright 2013 `lintu47 ]]> Welcome to a brand new Community Week, April 22nd - 28th!

:devlintu47: is excited to bring you the new Community Week April 22nd - 28th :woohoo:

For those of you that may not know yet, a Community Week is a chance for everyone in the community to bring to light their favourite subject, art, project or any other topic that you consider important but may get overlooked otherways. If you're interested in participating in the next Community Weeks, please note both :devjamminjo: and :devlintu47: with your idea(s).

Monday April 22nd
Morning: Introduction blog by :devlintu47:
Afternoon: Interview with :devastralseed: by :dev ]]> ]]> Cartoons and Comics Project Educate Week Recap http://jcroxas.deviantart.com/journal/Cartoons-and-Comics-Project-Educate-Week-Recap-367081051 http://jcroxas.deviantart.com/journal/Cartoons-and-Comics-Project-Educate-Week-Recap-367081051 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:56:00 PDT Cartoons and Comics Project Educate Week Recap nonadult journals/deviantart/communityrelations JCROXAS http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/c/jcroxas.gif?6 Copyright 2013 ^JCROXAS projecteducate Week. Also check this article to see the Caption Contest winners. ]]>
To everyone, thank you so much for making the Cartoons and Comics Project Educate Week a success! We appreciate all your support, article views, comments and favorites. I hope you guys learned many things in the past 6 days.

And many thanks to our lovely contributors who helped us a lot in making such wonderful articles for everyone :) Here's the recap of the articles from last week.

Articles, Features and Tips:

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Special Interviews:

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Also, we had a Caption Contes ]]> projecteducate Week. Also check this article to see the Caption Contest winners. ]]> The Greatest Comic Artists http://jussta.deviantart.com/journal/The-Greatest-Comic-Artists-364662802 http://jussta.deviantart.com/journal/The-Greatest-Comic-Artists-364662802 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:56:19 PDT The Greatest Comic Artists nonadult journals/culture/features jussta http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/u/jussta.gif?14 Copyright 2013 `jussta
:iconadamhughes: :devadamhughes:
website: http://www.justsayah.com

Adam's journey with comics began in 1985. He's best known for his Wonder Woman and Catwoman covers, however he also worked on Justice League, Ghost, Tomb Raider, Star Wars Legacy, Batgirl and many other projects. He works with both- traditional and digital med ]]> From Opportunities to a Steady Wonderful Career http://jcroxas.deviantart.com/journal/From-Opportunities-to-a-Steady-Wonderful-Career-366545486 http://jcroxas.deviantart.com/journal/From-Opportunities-to-a-Steady-Wonderful-Career-366545486 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:34:19 PDT From Opportunities to a Steady Wonderful Career nonadult journals/culture/interviews JCROXAS http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/c/jcroxas.gif?6 Copyright 2013 ^JCROXAS ESTABLISHING THE INITIAL STEPS FOR A WEBCOMIC http://projecteducate.deviantart.com/journal/ESTABLISHING-THE-INITIAL-STEPS-FOR-A-WEBCOMIC-366524357 http://projecteducate.deviantart.com/journal/ESTABLISHING-THE-INITIAL-STEPS-FOR-A-WEBCOMIC-366524357 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:29:10 PDT ESTABLISHING THE INITIAL STEPS FOR A WEBCOMIC nonadult journals/culture/interviews projecteducate http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/p/r/projecteducate.png?7 Copyright 2013 #projecteducate
Hi I’m Andrea Dotta: a Pro comic artist and animator and one year ago I had the insane idea of making a powerful webcomic to show my works to more people as possible. Now I’m in a positive development towards my goal. If you want to do a webcomic, always do your best as their are millions of webcomics on the internet.

In this article,  I  would like to share the things that I’ve learned this year so I hope you will get something from me.

WRITING
IDEA: There are no bad ideas, there are only ideas that are not developed.  To develop your idea, you need to be authentic - think o ]]> Modern Day Cartoons: Insights with Arthur Fong http://jcroxas.deviantart.com/journal/Modern-Day-Cartoons-Insights-with-Arthur-Fong-365153390 http://jcroxas.deviantart.com/journal/Modern-Day-Cartoons-Insights-with-Arthur-Fong-365153390 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:59:40 PDT Modern Day Cartoons: Insights with Arthur Fong nonadult journals/culture/interviews JCROXAS http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/c/jcroxas.gif?6 Copyright 2013 ^JCROXAS projecteducate Special Interview Series, I bring you the special words of our very special guest, a visual development artist from DreamWorks Animation and one of the persons behind the "The Rise of the Guardians" and "The Croods", Arthur Fong! Check out and let's see his insights in modern day cartoons. ]]>
DeviantART community, I am very honored and very pleased to announce that for today, we will be having Arthur Fong, a visual development artist at DreamWorks Animation Studios. He is part of the team who made us giggle with The Croods and made us feel with so much awe in The Rise of the Guardians especially to all the Jack Frost Fans out there. The interview will be all about some insights on the modern day cartoons and to see how the persons behind the cartoon shows that we love work and how they put so much effort in making us smiles each time we watch such great movies and shows.
Website | ]]> projecteducate Special Interview Series, I bring you the special words of our very special guest, a visual development artist from DreamWorks Animation and one of the persons behind the "The Rise of the Guardians" and "The Croods", Arthur Fong! Check out and let's see his insights in modern day cartoons. ]]> Tips and Tricks on Successful Character Creation http://jcroxas.deviantart.com/journal/Tips-and-Tricks-on-Successful-Character-Creation-365991527 http://jcroxas.deviantart.com/journal/Tips-and-Tricks-on-Successful-Character-Creation-365991527 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:08:14 PDT Tips and Tricks on Successful Character Creation nonadult journals/culture/interviews JCROXAS http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/c/jcroxas.gif?6 Copyright 2013 ^JCROXAS Victorior takes us into his imaginative world as he shares his secrets, inspirations and tips and tricks in character creation. Let's get to meet this amazing Thai illustrator who brings his characters into life. Hop on! ]]>
Wanchana “:devVictorior:” Intrasombat is a very talented illustrator, focusing on cute, whimsical and very imaginative artworks from Thailand. He is also a very talented concept artist and he is also well known for his wonderful character designs. Currently, he is working as a 2D freelance concept artist, character designer and illustrator and has been an art director/visual developer for a Coca-Cola commercial in Thailand.
Again, I am much honored to have this great experience of having this amazing guy for Car ]]> Victorior takes us into his imaginative world as he shares his secrets, inspirations and tips and tricks in character creation. Let's get to meet this amazing Thai illustrator who brings his characters into life. Hop on! ]]> Imagination, Inspiration, and Curation http://projecteducate.deviantart.com/journal/Imagination-Inspiration-and-Curation-366312646 http://projecteducate.deviantart.com/journal/Imagination-Inspiration-and-Curation-366312646 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:41:38 PDT Imagination, Inspiration, and Curation nonadult journals/art/cartoons projecteducate http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/p/r/projecteducate.png?7 Copyright 2013 #projecteducate On Comics by David Namenad http://jcroxas.deviantart.com/journal/On-Comics-by-David-Namenad-366188370 http://jcroxas.deviantart.com/journal/On-Comics-by-David-Namenad-366188370 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:54:16 PDT On Comics by David Namenad nonadult journals/culture/editorials JCROXAS http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/c/jcroxas.gif?6 Copyright 2013 ^JCROXAS namenad has in store for us. ]]>
Part I

My name is David and I've been making the comic strip "The DaneMen" for the last 7 years.
It is a strange comic strip.No story. No dialogue. No characters.

Stranger still, every single person in "The DaneMen" looks exactly the same.
Visit this gallery for examples.

This article is meant to briefly give you some advice about comics, and for me to feel self-important.
We are already off to a great start.

First, some quick advice:
1. Read Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud.
2. Carry a small notebook with you everywhere. ]]> namenad has in store for us. ]]> Crafting your Story: From Ideas to Execution http://jcroxas.deviantart.com/journal/Crafting-your-Story-From-Ideas-to-Execution-365148762 http://jcroxas.deviantart.com/journal/Crafting-your-Story-From-Ideas-to-Execution-365148762 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:03:22 PDT Crafting your Story: From Ideas to Execution nonadult journals/culture/interviews JCROXAS http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/c/jcroxas.gif?6 Copyright 2013 ^JCROXAS
:devfelipecagno: is a screenwriter and filmmaker from Brazil, who is also crafting his own comic project, The Lost Kids, with his amazing team. It’s really a pleasure and such an honor to have him for this interview and to share all his experiences with regards to his success in crafting his own stories and executing them into a feasible comic book project. With this interview, I am hoping that you will be able to get some ideas on how to turn your ideas into a reality while keeping things the most important things in mind.

Hello Felipe! First of all, ]]> A Pocket Artist's Guide on How To Draw http://projecteducate.deviantart.com/journal/A-Pocket-Artist-s-Guide-on-How-To-Draw-365961381 http://projecteducate.deviantart.com/journal/A-Pocket-Artist-s-Guide-on-How-To-Draw-365961381 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:09:22 PDT A Pocket Artist's Guide on How To Draw nonadult journals/personal projecteducate http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/p/r/projecteducate.png?7 Copyright 2013 #projecteducate      Probably like some of you here, I started drawing after seeing characters on the television and tried to imitate them. At first, I found any drawing I made so wonderful, brilliant, great, etcetera, etcetera… [Oh well..] until a passerby badmouthed my works. At first it was hard to believe that my highly treas ]]> Say what? - Caption Contest Rules http://kasumicr.deviantart.com/journal/Say-what-Caption-Contest-Rules-365883966 http://kasumicr.deviantart.com/journal/Say-what-Caption-Contest-Rules-365883966 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:16:14 PDT Say what? - Caption Contest Rules nonadult journals/culture/contests KasumiCR http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/k/a/kasumicr.png?14 Copyright 2013 ^KasumiCR @KasumiCR
Hello, everyone!  We're starting this Cartoons & Comics Project Educate Week with a fun contest.

Take a look at the following image the awesome :devkangel: has crafted for us and come up with a caption for it.

The rules are simple:

:bulletyellow: Write your caption in the comments below.
:bulletyellow: Every participant is allowed 2 captions maximum.
:bulletyellow: The contest starts now and it finishes on Saturday at 11:59 pm PST.
:bulletyellow: The winners will be announced on Sunday.

Prizes:

:bulletyellow: First place: 1 year Premium Membership and 500 points.
:bulletyellow: Two runners-up: 3 ]]> Welcome to Cartoons and Comics PE Week 2013 http://jcroxas.deviantart.com/journal/Welcome-to-Cartoons-and-Comics-PE-Week-2013-365750390 http://jcroxas.deviantart.com/journal/Welcome-to-Cartoons-and-Comics-PE-Week-2013-365750390 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:39:31 PDT Welcome to Cartoons and Comics PE Week 2013 nonadult journals/deviantart/communityrelations JCROXAS http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/j/c/jcroxas.gif?6 Copyright 2013 ^JCROXAS

Stay deviously in love! ]]>
And now, I present to you the schedule for this week's event:

:pokeball: April 15, 2013:spidey: Welcome to Project Educate
:spidey: Say Whaaat?! - Caption Contest Rules
:pokeball: April 16, 2013:batman: A Pocket Artist's Guide on How To Draw by :devT ]]>

Stay deviously in love! ]]> Chat and Forums PE Week - That's a wrap! http://ladygagz.deviantart.com/journal/Chat-and-Forums-PE-Week-That-s-a-wrap-365779435 http://ladygagz.deviantart.com/journal/Chat-and-Forums-PE-Week-That-s-a-wrap-365779435 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:41:07 PDT Chat and Forums PE Week - That's a wrap! nonadult journals/culture/chat ladygagz http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/a/ladygagz.png?6 Copyright 2013 ^ladygagz projecteducate week! ]]>
With the conclusion of the Chats and Forums :devprojecteducate: week, I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that wrote an article, helped with the planning and those of you who faved or commented on an article. :hug:

Here is a quick recap of all of the articles posted this past week:

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On behalf of the Chat and Forums team, I hope you enjoyed this PE week and learned a thing or two ]]> projecteducate week! ]]> PE: Useful Links for the Chat and Forum http://ladygagz.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Useful-Links-for-the-Chat-and-Forum-365760650 http://ladygagz.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Useful-Links-for-the-Chat-and-Forum-365760650 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:34:06 PDT PE: Useful Links for the Chat and Forum nonadult journals/culture/chat ladygagz http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/a/ladygagz.png?6 Copyright 2013 ^ladygagz chat and +forum. ]]>
Here is a compilation of useful links that you may want to refer back to every now and then.

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:blahblah: General Chat and Forum

Chat, Forum and the FAQ by :dev3wyl:Q&A with your Chat and Forum CVs by the :devcommunityrelations: TeamGetting the most out of dA: Chat and Forums by :devnamenotrequired:

:damphyr: Chat

The Chat Network :: Lesson 1 by :devTachy-On:The Chat Network :: Lesson 2 by :devtachy-on::devdekoradum:'s Chat Tutorials:#1: How to create a chatroom#2: Privclasses#3: Customizing your Chatroom#4: Deleting Chatrooms#5: Joining Chatrooms#6: All the small commands#7: Tabbing#8: Reque ]]> chat and +forum. ]]> Live Help with deviantART in the #help Chatroom http://namenotrequired.deviantart.com/journal/Live-Help-with-deviantART-in-the-help-Chatroom-364895982 http://namenotrequired.deviantart.com/journal/Live-Help-with-deviantART-in-the-help-Chatroom-364895982 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:14:12 PDT Live Help with deviantART in the #help Chatroom nonadult journals/deviantart/help namenotrequired http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/n/a/namenotrequired.png?12 Copyright 2013 $namenotrequired
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Join the #help chatroom >>
•We help with:General questions about deviantART, such as how a certain feature works.Bug troubleshooting. Is something on the site broken? We can help you figure out where the problem is.Chat & Forum policy. Are chatrooms being spammed, or used for sexual roleplay? Have you found a forum thread that needs to be moved or closed? We can help.
• We cannot help with:
Policy violations outside the chats ]]>
comments disabled. If you have a question, please ask either in the room, in a note to a volunteer helper (such as me), or at the Help Desk. If you'd like to comment on the article or suggest changes please send me a note :) ]]> Q+A with your Chat and Forum CVs http://ladygagz.deviantart.com/journal/Q-A-with-your-Chat-and-Forum-CVs-365423080 http://ladygagz.deviantart.com/journal/Q-A-with-your-Chat-and-Forum-CVs-365423080 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:05:13 PDT Q+A with your Chat and Forum CVs nonadult journals/culture/chat ladygagz http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/a/ladygagz.png?6 Copyright 2013 ^ladygagz
Do you have any questions we could answer?  Feel free to ask below!

"I want to be active in the chats and forums but I have no idea where to start. Where should someone start out in these places to introduce themselves to how everything works?" asked by ^NicSwaner

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"Joining #help to ask lots of questions is always a good call as you go along. But #seniors, #CommunityRelations, and a few of the rooms devoted to different arts, in your case #CRLiterature would be good to join and get involved with.

Also regarding the forums, just read the ones that ]]> PE: Chat, Forum and the FAQ http://3wyl.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Chat-Forum-and-the-FAQ-365268432 http://3wyl.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Chat-Forum-and-the-FAQ-365268432 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:26:29 PDT PE: Chat, Forum and the FAQ nonadult journals/culture/editorials 3wyl http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/3/w/3wyl.gif?11 Copyright 2013 ^3wyl
This article will run through some of the common FAQs that both the :devchat: and :devforum: face, starting with...

1. :faq294:You can look upon this FAQ as an introductory one to dAmn - ]]> PE: Hosting a Chat Event http://ladygagz.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Hosting-a-Chat-Event-365221021 http://ladygagz.deviantart.com/journal/PE-Hosting-a-Chat-Event-365221021 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:16:56 PDT PE: Hosting a Chat Event nonadult journals/deviantart/communityrelations ladygagz http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/l/a/ladygagz.png?6 Copyright 2013 ^ladygagz
:star: 1. Know how dAmn works.

If you want your chat event to be successful, you need to know how to utilize the chatrooms. This includes promoting/demoting, changing the topic and title, /kick-ing people, etc.

Here are some FAQs to get you started:

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:star: 2. Make the announcement.

After you've learned the basics of chatrooms you are now ready to announce the chat event.

Things you should include in the announcement:
The chatroomThe date and time*What will be happeningPrizes^
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