Graphic Design Main section: 17/04/06

Post here if you would like to show some art you have made and wish to have comments/critiques on it.

You may also post here about any art related subjects.

- If you would like a Signature or an Avatar made, or wish to make them,
post in the Signature / Avatar Request Forum. Be sure to read the Signature / Avatar Request Forum Rules before you post.

- If you would like anything other than a Signature or Avatar made, or wish to hold or enter competitions,
post in the Graphic Art Contests Forum. Be sure to read the Graphic Art Contests Forum Rules before you post.

- If you have any questions that relate to art (usually programs) or wish to help answer others questions,
post in the Q&A and Tutorials Forum. Be sure to read the Graphic Design Help Sticky before you post.

- If you would like to make a Gallery, or view other peoples Galleries,
post in the Graphic Showcase and Gallery Forum. Be sure to read the Graphic Showcase and Gallery Rules before you post.

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Graphic Art Guilds: 11/01/07

Freelance Graphic Designer:
Guild Charter
Member List
Established: May 24 2006
Leader: ~SeeN~

Graphic Minds:
Guild Charter
Member List
Established: Jan 04 2007
Leader: sojiaraggs9000

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General Posting Rules:

1. When using any item in your work that isn't yours, you must state so, even if it is stock, brushes etc.

2. When commenting on someone's work, if you do not like it, point out what you don't like, or how you think it can be improved.

Normally, that is called "manners", but many people seem to think it's okay to be a social outcast over the internet.

e.g. "that sux", is counted as a flame, and you will be warned.

Also, try to attempt to reach one full sentence when you critique a work.

e.g. "x/10" or "that's nice", are counted as spam.

3. It is assumed that if you're using any item in your work that isn't yours, that you have permission from the copyright
holder in order to use it, or the item is in the public domain.

4. No bumping in the Graphic Design forum.

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Signature, Avatar, and Tag Rules:

The maximums for:
- Sigs are 400x150 pixels and 70kb (300x100 is recommended)
- Avs are 64x64 pixels and 50kb
- Tags are 300x50 pixels and are counted as part of the sig maximums (300x25 is recommended)
- When you put text in the sig, limit to 3 lines (normal font size) if there is a pic in the sig, and 6 lines (normal font size) if there is no picture.

No tags may be created without permissions from Moderators, Admins, etc...
No tags may be worn by those that did not get them assigned.
Any modifications to the original tags must be cleared with the tags distributors and creators first.

Any Moderator or Graphic Artist will enforce these rules to keep the forums clean from the useless clutter.

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Posting Guide: 17/04/06

Before I give advice on giving and accepting critiques, I would like to make it clear that "Post count does not count", it is the
credibility and quality of what you write that does. The higher your post count, the more you need to get away from the internet.

Artists and responders, please stop asking for and using the "X/10" format of rating, it does not help anyone.

Giving critiques:

1. First of all, be aware that the person posting their artwork has got feelings, so be kind with your responses. Make sure the artist
wants you to critique their work before you do.

2. Try to see what the artists intentions and purposes are with their piece and justify your observations accordingly. Don't make the
mistake of critiquing the piece according to your own personal taste. Most of the time you will not know what is going on in the artists mind,
so keep the critique focused on the technical and aesthetic qualities of the piece.

3. Do not just point out the negative parts of the picture without balancing them with positive points. If there are mistakes you notice,
instead of just pointing them out, do your best to help the artist know how to fix them.

4. Try to look at the work and respond without reading anyone else’s responses, many people have the tendency to copy others
responses, even subconsciously. It is alright if you accidentally repeat something that has already been said, a lot of the time artists want
to see that two or more people have the same opinion about something before changing it just for a little credibility.

Taking critiques:

1. Be attentive to the people responding to your artwork, remember, you are the one that has asked them to respond, so take the
time to let them know their responses are appreciated.

2. Do not be offended by a response, the responder is obviously trying to help you, so take their advice into account.

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The d2jsp Forum Rules apply to this section aswel.

This post was edited by ~SeeN~ on Jan 11 2007 12:24am