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CR Newsletter - November/December 2012 Director of Community Relations :iconmoonbeam13: :
Table of Contents
1. Happy Holidays and Merry New Year
2. Volunteer Openings in Community Relations
3. Community Projects
4. Official Contests
5  Project Educate 2011/2012
6. Art History Project
7. News from the Chats and Forums
8. News from the Galleries
1. Happy Holidays and Merry New Year
As the old year begins to fade into the sunset, it is customary to reflect on the passing year and make plans for the upcoming one.  Some do this in the form of resolutions, some people make action plans, some people just swing into the new year the same way they swung out of the old one :) Whatever way you intend to welcome in 2013, I hope you're surrounded by love and that you do it safely!
I've been reflecting on the year and like many, with some focus on the unimaginable events of the last few weeks. Specifically, the shooting in Newtown.  I know that it's "human nature" to want to find
Art History - Resources and Stock RoundupNovember has come to a close and so has the incredible Resources & Stock Features!
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Our thanks to the lovely ^Elandria and ^PirateLotus-Stock, your super CVs for Resources and Stock for heading up the work done this month!
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Also a big thank you and well done to our additional contributors -
 ^Kaz-D  ^SylwiaTelari=DamselStock
Here are all the articles in one neat lot!
Need references? by ^SylwiaTelari Need textures? by ^SylwiaTelari Dreamy Theodor Kittelsen by ^SylwiaTelari Need faces? by ^SylwiaTelari Muses of the Masters by ^Elandria Need brushes? by ^SylwiaTelari
They will all be shown in the Resources & Stock Art History Gallery



Stock Photography: Clint ClemensClint Clemens has long been dubbed the Father of modern Automotive Photography. His work is sleek, crisp, smooth and not unlike the subjects he photographs. One of his most famous shots is titled Kills Bugs Fast.  The story behind the image is that Porsche trust him only with the slogan and told him that he had to illustrate the idea himself. So he did. Thus landmark commercial stock photography was created.
Source: Clint Clemens Kills Bugs Fast found here.
Not satisfied with the fame for his astounding images, Clint went one step further to explore and figure out how he could photograph cars in his studio, creatively and with limited resources. He made the connection between car and road and realised that's where he belonged, out in the field rather than inside a studio. In 1980 he got the idea (a genius one!) to attach a camera to a car. H
ProjectPorkchop Vol192#ProjectPorkchop is all about bringing more exposure to the many talented yet under appreciated artists going unseen on deviantART daily. The artists chosen truly deserve more attention based on low counts of favorites, comments, and watchers, added to their incredible artistic talent.
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The sunny morning by ~h-i-l-e-x The foggy morning by ~h-i-l-e-x
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Kratron by *Zachula Foxglove-Tuffnut - Commission from Toastystroodle by *Zachula The Reflected Land by *Zachula ''Fare well to freedom in the Adriatic...'' by *Zachula
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Official dA News
:bulletpurple: Site Update: Literature Thumbs. Sta.sh Submit
:bulletpurple: Happy Holidays from deviantART
:bulletpurple: Odyssey Propulsion 6
:bulletpurple: Commissions on deviantART
:bulletpurple: Celebratring Deviousness January 2013
:bulletpurple: Dedication to a New Year
Complaints About Quality Declines in DD'sComplaints about quality declines in DDs
Let's take a quick look at what a Daily Deviation is first. You might remember this article from our last PE week A Daily Deviation is NOT an award, but a feature. If you haven't already, you might want to take a look at it! It's a great read and you can get a good foundation as to what a Daily Deviation stands for.
So, I'll be touching on the subject of "Complaints about quality declines in Daily Deviations". Why is this so important to touch on? That's a great question and I will be more than happy to answer it below as I describe some key factors that are often overlooked in the way of art vs quality.
Addressing Quality of Deviations
"A picture is worth a thousand words." 
There is a lot of this going around "Daily Deviations are losing quality. They're not as beautimous as they used to be.".  How about we step out of the shoes of "what is and isn't art" for just a s
ProjectPorkchop Vol221#ProjectPorkchop is all about bringing more exposure to the many talented yet under appreciated artists going unseen on deviantART daily. The artists chosen truly deserve more attention based on low counts of favorites, comments, and watchers, added to their incredible artistic talent.
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rapunzel by *bademeisterk90 Pareidolia by *bademeisterk90
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The Tit by ~WielkiBooDragon by ~WielkiBoo
Water by ~WielkiBoo Sleeping lion by ~WielkiBoo
Celebrating Diversity #12This edition of Celebrating Diversity I want to focus on two extremes of art: Extremely detailed and realistic works and minimal and abstract art. Both tendencies or trends have their place and time in art and history and are appreciated by many people. Not always does one person like both, but to me personally, art has always been more about feeling, than about complexity. Something simple can touch me emotionally as well as something blasting with details. Art is just as individual as every human being! :heart:












How do you feel about these tw
Deviousness Award Interview with UnicornRealityWhat is this Awesome Achievement?
The Deviousness Award is an accolade which is traditionally handed out
on the 1st of every month to one truly outstanding deviant.
The Deviousness Award for December 2012 goes to `UnicornReality.


Hi Fiona! So, now you're new in Ponyville, in fact you're now in the court of Princess Celestia, give us an introduction to yourself.
:iconlazywaveplz: Hello Everypony! :iconbrohoof1plz::iconbrohoof2plz:
I am `UnicornReality also known as Fiona. I have reached level 26 in life and think I am doing alright so far.
On dA I have had the privilege of first being made a senior member, then I got a chance to look after the Stock and Resources gallery wi
Photography Troubleshooting: Winter WildlifeFor many parts of the world, Winter provides a beautiful backdrop for some of the best landscape and water scape Photography out there. Snowy hills, Frosty trees and more help to convert a world of vibrant Summer or Autumn into subdued yet awe-inspiring Winter. But what about the wildlife? Extreme weather conditions can make it more challenging to get out and about with the camera, but can also give you more opportunity to capture those elusive animals.

When I first started investigating Winter Wildlife Photography I thought that I would have to aim for things like Foxes, Deer and other wild and sometimes elusive animals. But actually, wildlife Photography and in particular in the Winter - can start right in the back garden.
Birds in particular get hungrier and needier during Winter months in England. I'm sure this is true for many parts of the world too. Depending on the kinds that frequent your garden, you could encourage them to linger pretty quickly or it might
ABCs of Deviants: KovoWolfWelcome to ABCs of Deviants! Where I interview deviants from A to Z! :eager:
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^KovoWolf
Amber is the Community Volunteer Mentor for Anthro within the #communityrelations team. She is not only a pillar for the Anthro community, but for the whole deviantART community too.
Now, on with the questions!

Guardian Of Light by ^KovoWolf
Hi Amber! Tell us a little bit about yourself. :)
I'm an enthusiastic, multitasking, motivational, always try to inspire kind of person! I was born and raised in Southern California, I'm an identical twin, and I've been an artist all my life (or at least since I could remember).  
How did you discover deviantART?
A friend of mine back on IRC had mentioned something to me about an art website that I might be interested in. Curious and excited I came
Photography Fortnightly: Edition Forty Nine
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10 Things a Photomanip Newbie Should KnowHi all, 
I wanted to talk for a moment to our newbie photomanipulators or even older photomanipulators who are out of the fray. How are you? Welcome to the inner circle.
Here are some things that you (and all photomanipulators) need to know about dA and the photomanipulation community.
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Watch me. No, that's not an ill-formed plea for pageviews, favorites, or watchers. :XD: Actually, I rarely even post art anymore. :D I am the Community Volunteer (CV) for photomanipulation, which means I regularly run contests, feature art, share news, post Daily Deviations (DDs), and do other things to support the community. It is in your best interest to watch my journal because I post every photomanipulation-related update there. This information is important to you so you can learn about upcoming events, changes in rules, new groups, and other news.
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Sun Sep 30, 2012, 8:51 AM

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November is Art History Stock & Resources month :party:


:bulletpink: Here are some hints n tips about submitting.....
    :bulletpink: Create the News Article as you normally would in your own Journal portal. N.B If you create this as a 'Journal' rather than 'News', when you submit it to the Group it will show up in the Gallery, rather than the Blog.

    :bulletpink: Choose to submit to Groups at the last page, after formatting and select #ArtHistoryProject. You may also submit to
    any Group you Admin for, providing it is relevant. In fact I would encourage this as it will spread the Project further - many people will be yet to hear about it. e.g. I submit my Pinup & Glamour stuff to my #Death-Chicks Group, as it fits the theme.

    :bulletpink: It doesn't matter what Art you usually create. You can get involved with any area. This is about what YOU can contribute. You are not stepping on anyone’s toes by picking a subject that other artists major in; there is nothing to force them to take part, so the community might miss out on that area all together if you don’t step up!


    :bulletpink: You may use the AH CSS Skin if you wish, but most have been using the CR one. It's up to you.

    :bulletpink: You may double up on days if needed :aww:

    :bulletpink: CHAT is all Year round - you do not need to wait to be asked to host Chat events :D


Schedule
1st- Art History- Stock and Resources Kickoff by ^PirateLotus-Stock
2nd- Interview with `Dan-Heffer by ^Kaz-D
3rd- Stock Provider, Stock User 1- =charligal-stock by ^PirateLotus-Stock
4th- Ancient References by ^Elandria
5th- So You Wanna be a Stocker? by ^PirateLotus-Stock
6th-
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8th-
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10th- Stock Industry: The Giants ^Kaz-D
11th- Muses of the Masters by ^Elandria
12th- Rembrandt's Self Portraits by ^PirateLotus-Stock
13th-
14th- Spotlight on Clint Clemens by ^Kaz-D

15th-
16th -  Stock references for drawings and paintings feature by `SylwiaTelari
17th-  Awesome stock textures feature by `SylwiaTelari
18th- Heavy Metal Men & Women by ^Elandria
19th- Stock Provider, Stock User 2- *Kuoma-stock by ^PirateLotus-Stock
 20th- Article on Bouguereau by =DamselStock
21st-  Mood references by `SylwiaTelari
 
22nd- Spotlight on TBC by ^Kaz-D
23rd- Article on Sir Francis Bernard Dicksee by =DamselStock
24th- Stock Provider, Stock User 3- *MontvalentStock by ^PirateLotus-Stock
25th- Access All Areas by ^Elandria
26th- The Camera Obscura by ^PirateLotus-Stock
27th- Article on  John William Waterhouse by =DamselStock
28th- Need brushes? by `SylwiaTelari

28th-
29th- Article on William-Adolphe Bouguereau by =DamselStock
30th- Its all About the Evolution by ^Elandria


If you have ANY questions, about what to do, how to submit, ANYTHING please just ask me, ^DistortedSmile :)



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*MercGribern Nov 4, 2012
I would love to contribute. The only article I can think of however is "Being precise with historical garb" ...well that or find the thesis paper I wrote in 2006 about Joseph Wright of Derby :-)
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^DistortedSmile Nov 25, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Brilliant!
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=charligal-stock Nov 1, 2012  Professional General Artist
I want to write one.. just need to think of a good topic.
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^DistortedSmile Nov 3, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
:D
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^Elandria Nov 2, 2012
Interview yourself as an artist who uses stock :P
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=charligal-stock Nov 2, 2012  Professional General Artist
:rofl: too funny. Honestly though, u got any topics you want written about?
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=DamselStock Nov 3, 2012  Professional Digital Artist
Why not have you and Claire do a collab on the basics of collab stocking? You two are pros at it!
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=charligal-stock Nov 20, 2012  Professional General Artist
Not a bad idea ;)
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^Elandria Nov 2, 2012
Anything about the history of stock, or how vital life models are, or referencing from real life would be cool. <3
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=charligal-stock Nov 4, 2012  Professional General Artist
I might do one about the importance of referencing from real life and life models.
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