http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:watchstock&section=today deviantART RSS for by:watchstock en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Mon, 28 Dec 2009 05:30:25 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/25913918/ http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/25913918/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:34:13 PDT Based solely upon the merits of these specific entries, and have selected the following winners unanimously:

First Place- Twisted by
Because of the variety of line-work, subtle shading process, and visible hints of the construction process of the drawing, Twisted is our first place winner. The strongest aspect of this drawing is the clear focus on the torso, while other parts are masterfully subordinated into oblivion. Just a hint of the hands and legs are included, and the transition from upper arm to elbow is wonderful. I can picture this in a hundred years when the paper begins to age, it will only get better with time. Other works by Sentimental Rain:

Second Place- Old Master’s Contest by
It takes skill and a lot of nerve to sketch with a pen, it’s a very unforgiving medium! mtran246 has done so exquisitely in this delightful little sketch of Peach, clearly focusing on hatch-work, modeling, and the interplay of shadow and light. The straightforward tactic mtran264 uses of simply leaving the lit areas untouched allows our eyes to focus on the subtle modeling in the shadows. The slightly curved hatch-work describes the forms beautifully, and I also like the creative and modern choice of the sepia pen. Other works by mtrn264:

Third Place- All Shall Despair by
Again, exquisite hatchwork and modeling of forms is what makes All Shall Despair so successful. Sherwin-Prague has created the illusion of forms of the figure- no easy task! Bones, muscle, and sinew all come alive in this drawing because of the skillful use of line and hatchwork. I also like the added design elements the titl... ]]> *watchstock http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/25722899/ http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/25722899/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:55:19 PDT have a great day
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]]> *watchstock http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/25552316/ http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/25552316/ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:24:25 PDT These wonderful, generous, and talented stockers and artists have all kindly offered to give of themselves the following prizes for the "Old Masters" contest now ending July 1st (1 week!). Again, the goal of the contest is to incorporate some elements of the old master's methods, materials, or techniques into your own traditional figurative artwork, using stock from or as reference. The current number of entries is somewhat underwhelming, so why not give it a shot and put something together? Looking forward to seeing your submissions, Have a nice day Tash's news article [link]

has offered:
Journal feature and exclusive packs for 3 winners

has offered:
Journal features for all winners

has offered:
1 month Front-page Features for all winners.
1st Place - 3 month sub, 3 Exclusive Stock Packs & A Winners Stamp
2nd Place - 2 Exclusive Stock Packs & A Winners Stamp
3rd Place - 1 Exclusive Stock Pack & A Winners Stamp


has offered:
*I would be happy to give a 1 month feature on my personal journal at
*A 2 week journal feature on my Traditional Art Club
*A signed 8x10 print of any image in my gallery to the 1st place winner.
*A signed 5x7 print of any image in my gallery to the 2nd place winner.
*A signed 4x6 print of any image in my gallery to the 3rd place winner.
*I would also be willing to make personalized stamps for each winner using their winning drawing.

has offered:
Journal features and exclusive request stock

has offered:
Journal features for top three winners and an additional 3 month sub for 1st place, as well as a signed original "old masters" drawing of Peach sent in the mail

]]> *watchstock http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/25309520/ http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/25309520/ Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:05:57 PDT There are prizes offered like journal features, exclusive stock, and even subs, so get your lead (or graphite) out and submit something! Tash has created this wonderful news article for more info. [link] Thanks, and have a great day! an ex:

]]> *watchstock http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/23981980/ http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/23981980/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:28:04 PDT Actually, this contest has nothing to do with ninjas or turtles. and have teamed up to hold a contest. The goal is to promote the study of traditional figurative art and the works of the “Old Masters”- you know, Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo, and Donnatello- those guys.
The study of the human figure -nudes- has been a mainstay of art for thousands of years; it was perfected in Ancient Greece and then re-born (literally) anew during the Renaissance. Let’s face it, as a species, we humans are interested in ourselves. This contest is being launched in hopes that DA artists (18+) will take the time to Google Image up some old masters drawings, study the techniques carefully, and then apply some of those techniques while using the figure stocks of and/or as photo references. (Then you have to go out and join a life drawing group!)

The rules:
1. All entries must use at least one figure stock from Watchstock or Curiouspeaches, drawn specifically for this contest. Please be respectful of the models in your comments and work.
2. All entries must at least start out as a traditional work- mediums such as graphite, charcoal, conte crayon, etc. Paintings are also welcome. Digitally enhancing the drawing is acceptable (adding textures, backgrounds, layers, whatever) but please label them as such (mixed media). Please no photo-manips for this contest!
3. All entries must be at least loosely related to the techniques of the “old masters”. I realize this is entirely subjective. Putting a modern and creative spin on the work is encouraged! Some other names to look up are; Rubens, Pontormo, Van Dyke, Rembrandt, Durer, and more recent artists Ingres, David, Prud’hon, Bougereau, or even Wyeth or Mims.
4. All entries should submitted and then a note or message should be sent to before May 30, 2009. This date is subject to change. Limit 3 entries per customer.
5. All rules are also subject to change.

The Judges: The contest will be judged by Watchstock, Curiouspeaches, and Inspyretash-stock. Selection will be based on the work’s adherence to the rules, success of the work, and/or any other whim they happen to feel like. Bribery is encouraged

The prizes: We feel that education for its own sake is also its own reward! However, we realize that people like to win stuff, so there will be something for the top 3 entries. You probably won’t win an Ipod, but there will certainly be journal features, exclusive stock, etc. stuff like that… a final list of prizes will be announced at a later date, and donated prizes are kindly accepted!

Please remember that this contest has been designed for artists, even novice ones, to explore and experiment with different materials and techniques. We aren’t just hoping for the most polished of entries, and even quick sketches can be energetic and viable entries. Please feel free to put something together and enter, we like to see your work. Good Luck!

Entries
*watchstock http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/22216313/ http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/22216313/ Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:16:48 PST . Please let me know if you post a drawing from this stock, I enjoy seeing your work, even if they're just quick studies (really)! Please respect the model in your work and comments Some of my favorites
P.S. Three easy steps to taking good figurative reference photos: 1. Turn off the flash. 2. Turn off the flash. 3. Turn off the flash!!!

]]> *watchstock http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/17891166/ http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/17891166/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:21:03 PDT Please be respectful of the model in your work and comments, and have a nice day!

]]> *watchstock http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/15153937/ http://watchstock.deviantart.com/journal/15153937/ Sun, 21 Oct 2007 07:32:32 PDT for selecting my Pose 10 and for his positive comments. I want to spend a minute explaining my photos just in case some veiwers are confused about their purpose and why they are nudes. This is a stock account designed to provide figurative reference photos for primarily Traditional Artists 18years+. I am a traditional artist who is fortunate enough to have access to a figure drawing group where there are unclothed models of all ages, sizes, and genders. It is not "Ewww", it is a tradition that dates back to Ancient Greece and beyond. That said, I felt that it might be helpful (to artists without a nearby drawing group) to provide male figurative reference photos to those artists who are interested in learning to draw and paint the human body with accurate skeletal and muscular anatomical studies. That is all there is to it, nothing more or less. I am not intending to offend or shock people, but rather to provide stock to an art community that I enjoy to be part of. Thanks for your support, have a nice day

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For more info please visit and read the journal.
Have a nice day!

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