Post by PokeStadium Owner Ash on Jul 15, 2014 5:27:37 GMT
Artwork Forum Rules
Welcome to the artwork forum! Here is the section in which you'll be able to show off the artwork that you've created. In this section there will not be any writing, however. Please put your stories, poems, etc into the writing section.
Plagiarism/Theft is not allowed
If you did not create it then do not use it in your threads, do not claim that you made it. Even if you don't claim that you created it the fact that it is in your thread implies that it is yours, which is again not allowed. The only exception to this would be threads like creating a region in which you're working together with other members to create sprites or drawings of the Pokemon in your region, in which case you must make sure that it's said that they are not yours.
Art Bumping
You are only allowed to bump your own thread, however when you do bump your thread it must be with new content or a new announcement. Simply putting something that ultimately just means "bump" is something that will get you in trouble with a warning.
Make sure your material is appropriate
Remember that this is a forum for people 13+, therefore your content must be acceptable within that age range. Anything rated G to PG13 is acceptable, anything further than that will get you into trouble, big trouble if it's very inappropriate.
Threads must have three pieces of art or one detailed large piece
Whether it's three sprites, three drawings, or even as something as simple as three sketches your threads must have three art pieces within it to be posted. This is to make sure that you have material in which to show off and are not just showing off one or two things that you've created.
The exception to this rule is when someone has a large piece of art, one that you've spent lots of time on, could be hours or days. It has to be detailed, something simple that you put together that happens to be 800x800 pixels large in Paint and just made some trees and a cabin on would not be acceptable enough.
Things that can be posted here
Pixel Art/Sprites
Regions
Drawings
Paintings
Photos
Music
Animations
Comics
How should I post on people's threads?
That's a very good question, I'm glad that you're interested in this! If we don't know how to properly post it may end up very bad for people who are looking to not only share their drawings but also get feedback on how to change them.
Why don't we first view some things that we shouldn't be posting?
That sprite looks amazing. XD
Epic drawing!!
Oh god why did you even draw that, it looks awful
I don't know why you tried, that first drawing is just ew
Can you see why we wouldn't like these types of comments? The first two may be positive but they're also not doing anything to help the artist. What about the sprite makes it good? What about the drawing is so great? What do you like the most, so that the artist knows it's something people like and to keep doing it?
The last two are also something we don't want, they're so full of negativity that it's just harmful. Why does the drawing look awful [and how can we phrase that better so that it's not so hurtful to hear]? How can the artist work on fixing something that's messed up with the drawing? Offer some insight into how you do your art, or if you don't do art tell them why it looks strange to you. Knowing why something looks off, which the artist might be able to tell something is wrong with their drawing but be unable to put their finger on it, helps them more than you know.
What is it that we'd prefer to see?
That sprite is amazing, the color pallete that you used makes it look more realistic. Nice job. XD
That drawing is epic, although I suggest you try to redo the feet as they are too big.
While that drawing is a very good concept may I suggest trying to start out with a different pose? It may be too advanced for starting out, when I tried something like that I found simpler things helped me more.
Not only are these more details comments but they also give more insight into what the artist is doing well or a path they can take to make their work better. We're all here to help others.
Welcome to the artwork forum! Here is the section in which you'll be able to show off the artwork that you've created. In this section there will not be any writing, however. Please put your stories, poems, etc into the writing section.
Plagiarism/Theft is not allowed
If you did not create it then do not use it in your threads, do not claim that you made it. Even if you don't claim that you created it the fact that it is in your thread implies that it is yours, which is again not allowed. The only exception to this would be threads like creating a region in which you're working together with other members to create sprites or drawings of the Pokemon in your region, in which case you must make sure that it's said that they are not yours.
Art Bumping
You are only allowed to bump your own thread, however when you do bump your thread it must be with new content or a new announcement. Simply putting something that ultimately just means "bump" is something that will get you in trouble with a warning.
Make sure your material is appropriate
Remember that this is a forum for people 13+, therefore your content must be acceptable within that age range. Anything rated G to PG13 is acceptable, anything further than that will get you into trouble, big trouble if it's very inappropriate.
Threads must have three pieces of art or one detailed large piece
Whether it's three sprites, three drawings, or even as something as simple as three sketches your threads must have three art pieces within it to be posted. This is to make sure that you have material in which to show off and are not just showing off one or two things that you've created.
The exception to this rule is when someone has a large piece of art, one that you've spent lots of time on, could be hours or days. It has to be detailed, something simple that you put together that happens to be 800x800 pixels large in Paint and just made some trees and a cabin on would not be acceptable enough.
Things that can be posted here
Pixel Art/Sprites
Regions
Drawings
Paintings
Photos
Music
Animations
Comics
How should I post on people's threads?
That's a very good question, I'm glad that you're interested in this! If we don't know how to properly post it may end up very bad for people who are looking to not only share their drawings but also get feedback on how to change them.
Why don't we first view some things that we shouldn't be posting?
That sprite looks amazing. XD
Epic drawing!!
Oh god why did you even draw that, it looks awful
I don't know why you tried, that first drawing is just ew
Can you see why we wouldn't like these types of comments? The first two may be positive but they're also not doing anything to help the artist. What about the sprite makes it good? What about the drawing is so great? What do you like the most, so that the artist knows it's something people like and to keep doing it?
The last two are also something we don't want, they're so full of negativity that it's just harmful. Why does the drawing look awful [and how can we phrase that better so that it's not so hurtful to hear]? How can the artist work on fixing something that's messed up with the drawing? Offer some insight into how you do your art, or if you don't do art tell them why it looks strange to you. Knowing why something looks off, which the artist might be able to tell something is wrong with their drawing but be unable to put their finger on it, helps them more than you know.
What is it that we'd prefer to see?
That sprite is amazing, the color pallete that you used makes it look more realistic. Nice job. XD
That drawing is epic, although I suggest you try to redo the feet as they are too big.
While that drawing is a very good concept may I suggest trying to start out with a different pose? It may be too advanced for starting out, when I tried something like that I found simpler things helped me more.
Not only are these more details comments but they also give more insight into what the artist is doing well or a path they can take to make their work better. We're all here to help others.
