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The Wizard of Oz :D - Femmpaws

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:59:39 -0000

Hmmm I think I would have to say the lion. It takes him time to find his place in the world of things as it has me. paws

The Wizard of Oz :D - UndyingSong

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:45:37 -0000

Heehee! I survived, so I'm happy... xD Actually, the character I really think I liked is the doctor / professor behind the curtain.. *laughs!*

The Wizard of Oz :D - Scotland Sky

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:27:28 -0000

Aww, poor you!! xD

The Wizard of Oz :D - UndyingSong

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:19:42 -0000

Hmmmm, unfortunately I cannot contribute! I used to enjoy The Wizard of Oz, until it was shown constantly for weeks on end.. Also, the story of the last time I saw this movie: I ended up on a really long bus ride, where the movie was being played VERY loudly. What was even worse, is that I had not gotten a single moment of sleep for a couple of days before the bus ride, and well... I was hoping to have gotten a bit of shut-eye while on the bus... Nope! Too loud. That's how I developed my greatest distaste for the movie. ^_^; Sorry!

The Wizard of Oz :D - Scotland Sky

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:10:40 -0000

Who's your favorite character from The Wizard of Oz? :D I grew up watching the movie. And I LOVE it. My favorite is Scarecrow. He's amazing. ^^ ...And he's scared of fire. Like me. xD Go ahead and post your favorite picture of your character!!!!

im a bit dumb... - Celty

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:13:51 -0000

An art trade is simply an agreement between two artists to trade works of art. It applies to many formats, and the final pieces are often mailed out. It's usual for each participant to have a say in the subject matter. For instance, if I traded with you, I could request you draw one of my characters, and you could request I draw one of yours. Some people get a little more specific with adding in a theme, such as Christmas time, rock music, video games, etc. It's also common for people to request you draw their character as anthro, feral, were, and so on. Unlike with commissions, time restrictions for completion are fairly loose. There's no legal obligation for either party to complete the art, as no money changes hands. This makes some people wary of taking up trades, but the moral obligation is usually enough to push people into fulfilling their side of the trade. That's all I can think of, hope it helped :]

Who wants me to draw... - Cyclone

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:18:17 -0000

hey Wolico! okay...ummmm...I would really like a reff thanks!! Are you okay with gryphons though?? Its a challange! anyways...i will get back to you when I do a few sketches of her and coloures...so that you know what she looks like!! Her anme is Luna!

im a bit dumb... - Cyclone

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:14:37 -0000

okay....I am just in need of some detailed sorta things here...can some one explain to me how an art trade works and any other bits and bots that are similar to this?? Any replies are greatly appreciated!! :D

Who wants me to draw... - animagusurreal

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:44:22 -0000

If this is still going on, can I get one of my werewolf character Arix? Here's a picture of her in her three forms, I'd like her in the middle, half-wolf/half-human form: http://animagusurreal.artspots.com/image/34219/lycanthropic-triptych She has reddish-brown fur and red hair, green eyes, and wears an elegant green cloak or warrior's garb. Thank you :) animagusurreal

Favorite Dog breed? - wolico

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:35:15 -0000

i love this one mixed breed called huskitias its a mix between a husky and a akita this is what im talking about http://www.pocanticohills.org/dogs/akita.jpg + http://www.greatdogsite.com/admin/uploaded_files/1198061989siberian_husky.jpg = http://beheer.uwhondenkat.nl/pictures/news/20081023-4.jpg lol they remind me of wolves

Who wants me to draw... - wolico

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:20:57 -0000

ello i am looking for ppl who want reffs done for them. Alright im realy good at drawing 3 things (this doesnt mean thats all i draw)Wolves,Dragons,and now im just starting to get good at wild big cats.ummm....o im just making reffs if u want me to make poses fine but only for these websites http://www.wolfhome.com http://www.totemlands.com and possibly http://www.furcanvas.com

Introductions - Manic

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:57:44 -0000

Vanilla Slice said:
Hi all, just poking around, new to the site. I post most to DA http://vanillaslice.deviantart.com/ , and can find me on LJ http://vanillaslice.livejournal.com/

I haven't done much to either site since I've been working my tail off to get ready for Anthrocon.

Hi Vanilla! Rare that someone finds the site through the chatroom rather than the other way around. Nevertheless, welcome! Hopefully you'll bring back some nice things from AC to post here =)

Introductions - Vanilla Slice

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:25:29 -0000

Hi all, just poking around, new to the site. I post most to DA http://vanillaslice.deviantart.com/ , and can find me on LJ http://vanillaslice.livejournal.com/ I haven't done much to either site since I've been working my tail off to get ready for Anthrocon.

Antique Photographs! - Fru

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:03:35 -0000

Heh, if I do, I'll have to wait till I get access to a scanner to post them (or if I manage to take a digital photo)... XD

Artist and Their Websites? - Drakenhart

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:49:05 -0000

*nods* So I've learned with the opacity problems in IE5, and the layer problems in Chrome. Chrome requires everything have a z-index or it doesn't "layer" the way one wants it to. What a PITA! *nods* I've been doing research and recently traded a Website design for the Graphic Artist's Guild's Guide to Ethical Pricing. If anything it gives me a professional, published source to review and show to potential clients. I think what gets my billy goat, is that some people don't understand the work that goes into it. That and a "Designer", "Programmer", and a "Developer" are in fact three different jobs. So people who can do all of that plus are in fact worth more money, especially if they do it well! :) I've been to a number of job boards where the offers for redesigns are like... $250 or less. ...... I'm not talking Photoshop mock ups. I'm talking multipage full site redesigns. *shakes head*

Artist and Their Websites? - Whisper Panthress

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:17:33 -0000

code wise I agree it is not a sin to use other people's coding especially if they allow for it, encourage it, or wrap it up as a public file. As for the logo design and artistic nature of it, that's where it gets sticky. In terms of how much to charge, I've usually discovered that it gets way more than anthro art, but it's also more time consuming than art, especially when you have to code your photoshop based design for cross compatibility. That is always a bitch. That said, CSS and html is a mixed blessing for me. I love it but it can become a monster if you don't plan for it.

Antique Photographs! - Scotland Sky

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:12:41 -0000

Yes, I do feel bad for her. =[ And thanks! I love them. ^^ And sure, go ahead! Draw 'em and post 'em!! xD

Artist and Their Websites? - Narumi

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:43:05 -0000

Ive written mine (ok so i haven't updated spirit-fox.com in like. a forevers. D:>) but most of my time has been spent on my professional portfolio http://kinmokusei-art.com I dont do it on a commission base- as HTML/CSS is VERY much not my thing, Im very basic in both (eventually would like to pick up more) I would ask fellow web designers and see what they work for, Cybre does HTML professionally :3 Im not sure of the others..

Artist and Their Websites? - Drakenhart

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:08:24 -0000

Muir: TY! Pac: Thank you as well. Using a pre-conceived CMS or CMS-capable back end isn't a sin. In fact for just-Designers (User Interface designers) in general it's not so bad. One just needs to learn enough PHP, Javscript, and maybe a touch of Ajax in order to get a theme to work properly! (btw, LOVE your site) It's better then trying to reinvent the wheel! As it were. I'm all about it myself, since WP 2.7 can be converted into a CMS rather then a blog platform. Very sweet. It's fully supported to make Comic sites (I suggested it to Meezer (redcoatcat) for her loyalty & liberty comic), and has gallery code plugins that just needs styling! I've been doing a lot more SEO, Marketing, and passive income research and feel that it would be a benefit to any artist to have a CMS like WordPress since one can blog, post their tutorials, or other tidbits - as well as sell art straight from their site. Joomla and Drupal are two other platforms I've been teaching myself to do the same thing. The only thing Id' charge of course would be the design fee for the work done, since the backend code is free, generally speaking.

Artist and Their Websites? - Pac

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:31:54 -0000

i don't think you should worry about stepping on toes. just like this gallery if filled with varied artists who offer their goods and services, so too are designers, with their own personal vision, creativity, price ranges, etc. "stepping on toes" is nothing more than a meek way to look at competition. in a way, all practicing artists are competing for customers, though not to make it sounds as tooth and nail as it might appear. what i'm saying is, don't be afraid to offer something you can provide, especially if few people are doing it. no one bats an eyelash when many artists offer cut out badges because each artist is unique. so should be true also of designers. one designer's vision may not be the same as another. i'm not sure what you SHOULD charge, but essentially think about this: compared to how you work in art, how much is one hour of your design and coding worth to you? is it more or less than making one hour or art? would you charge more per hour of art because it is more time consuming and consumes more 'real' materials? or is design more because it requires ore critical thinking and revision? i usually don't charge by the hour, but it helps me estimate costs on projects. (fyi, i design and code my own website [with a wordpress backend]. i don't officially offer it as a service, but am inquired once in a blue moon. a template for a website, designed and coded, tends to be a lot more than private anthro commissions because it tends to take a lot longer.) good luck!

Artist and Their Websites? - Muir

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:34:47 -0000

I say go for it! You never know if it'll work if you dont try. :)

Artist and Their Websites? - Drakenhart

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:45:03 -0000

I've been contemplating an idea and got to wondering.... What other artist on here, or that you may know, who writes their own websites? I ask because I want to start offering sites for fellow artists on a commission basis.... But I'm unsure how successful this would be in general. There is at least two other folks I know of who do this sort of thing. I don't like stepping on toes, especially with other people that I respect and like! Add to that most artists don't have a lot going for them to be able to afford sites, and I don't want to offer cheaper. Reason being undercutting fellow designers = bad mojo. Under-selling myself = worse mojo only because I might be needing them to support me if this all goes fully professional! I figure that since I'm an artist too, that crafting for a niche market that I understand better then others will go a long way in keeping me motivated :) But I need to be sure this is the direction for me, ya know? And I don't want to make enemies for stepping on toes either. :? *sighs* Thoughts?

Antique Photographs! - Fru

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:18:54 -0000

Looks more like clubfoot. :( That must have been hard for her. These photos are awesome!! I love old stuff like this too, it always seems to have a sense of mystery about it (especially when you don't know who they are ;D) I want to draw them now ... hmm ....

Antique Photographs! - Scotland Sky

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:10:27 -0000

I know I would be! xD

Antique Photographs! - Deathweasel

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:44:14 -0000

Looks like she's got a broken foot. I'd be grumpy too.

Antique Photographs! - Scotland Sky

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:40:53 -0000

This one was rather...Interesting. I thought. She doesn't look too happy... =\

Antique Photographs! - Scotland Sky

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:36:25 -0000

You're welcome Richard!! ^^ I agree Kyns. I would have bought all the old pictures in that store if I had the money to spend. xD Oh! Yes! I got a couple of the pictures where they frown in the album...Like this one. =\

Antique Photographs! - Kynliod

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:00:20 -0000

I love old pictures. My mom has an old family album of people in the 1800s/early 1900s, back when they didn't smile in pictures. They're all printed on these tin sheets (there's a name for them, but it escapes me). Anyway, very fun to look through.

Antique Photographs! - Richard Bartrop

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:27:34 -0000

Neat stuff! Thanks for sharing.

Antique Photographs! - Scotland Sky

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:06:23 -0000

And a lad. *grin*

Antique Photographs! - Scotland Sky

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:02:01 -0000

Here's another happy couple! Their names were written on the back, Corrie and Blaine. =)

Antique Photographs! - Scotland Sky

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:55:44 -0000

Here he is again! =D LOL, with a shirt this time. xD

Antique Photographs! - Scotland Sky

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:51:00 -0000

Here's a photo of a family. I'm really not sure where they're at...

Antique Photographs! - Scotland Sky

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:48:27 -0000

I have some pictures of sailors as well! Heehee! I think he's a pretty good lookin' man myself! xD

Antique Photographs! - Scotland Sky

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:41:47 -0000

Here's one of the oldest pictures I have, it's from 1908. =)

Antique Photographs! - Scotland Sky

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:39:47 -0000

I CAN NOT BELIEVE people would give up these photos! *drools* x3 They’re amazing! I popped into an antique shop, and I noticed this old picture album. I started flipping through it, and I IMMEDIATELY fell in love with these people! =D So, I bought it! There's probably over 40 pictures in it, I've looked at all of them, but I haven't counted yet. All of the pictures are from the early fifties or older. I even have one from 1908!! So, here are a few I have. I hope you enjoy them! And feel free to save them onto your computer! =D Aww! Here's one of my favorites! They look so happy!

Favorite Dog breed? - Vizon

Sat, 30 May 2009 20:18:15 -0000

I love the look of black shepherds, slick sight hounds (and wolfhounds), bull terriers (which are tough-looking and cute imo), and dachshunds. But if I were to actually get a dog, I'd either have to get a corgi (as I don't have my own house and there are usually size restrictions at apartments), or if I have my own house I'd like a gentle big dog like a Great Pyrenees. I don't really like the yippers though. Corgis are cute and the ones I've met don't seem to have the sort of Napoleonic disorder that most toy-types do. I've also heard that you shouldn't get a dog that has more energy than you, so that nixes a lot of the more high-strung dog-types for me, ha ha. One of the prettiest dogs I've ever had the pleasure of owning was a chow-chow/collie cross. She was black fluff with dainty feet and a long, beautiful face. Something about those long noses I really adore...

Favorite Dog breed? - bluebengal

Fri, 29 May 2009 08:41:37 -0000

Tough to choose an absolute favorite. My two would be Siberian Huskies and Shiba Inu.

Introductions - Kat the Leopardess

Fri, 29 May 2009 07:58:02 -0000

Muir said:
Hi Kat. :) What kind of things do you make? Your art doesnt have to be anthro both here and FA as long as they abide by the AUP's. I know a lady on FA who makes jewelry, for example.

In any event, welcome to artspots! :)

Thanks so much. Most of the issues with using FA as a place was the lack of consistancy and the way that the rules were enforced. You kill more flies with honey...y'know? Most of what I do are things like anime, manga, and anthro drawings, I make costume tails out of yarn (and take commissions on them). I paint the masks that my boyfriend molds (he does the main wor but I do the custom job on it). I also perform, cosplay, and I also model (some clothed and others not--thats where deviantArt comes in handy I guess). So, Im going to do my best. I already created a folder just for WIPs and things that I encourage people to redline. Sometimes I draw things where I know my anatomy is off, especially male subjects.

Introductions - Muir

Fri, 29 May 2009 07:18:14 -0000

Hi Kat. :) What kind of things do you make? Your art doesnt have to be anthro both here and FA as long as they abide by the AUP's. I know a lady on FA who makes jewelry, for example. In any event, welcome to artspots! :)