A guide about referencing by Hyanna-Natsu, journal
A guide about referencing
We are a group of artists that have noticed there's widespread confusion and misconceptions spreading about the limits and ethics of referencing, so we have decided to help the community by clearing up the idea of what referencing is! -- You can also watch a video about it, just click here!
What is referencing?
When we talk about “referencing,” we could also talk about “searching for information.” Imagine that you have to do an essay for school about plants, animals, planets, in other words, a subject you don’t know much about. What’s the first thing you do before you start writing? Search for information
Wacom vs Photoshop vs Windows 10 by JakkalWolf, journal
Wacom vs Photoshop vs Windows 10
If you are a digital artist, and you use a Wacom with Photoshop, AND you haven't upgraded to Windows 10 yet, I have some advice for you: Don't.
Just don't do it.
I just got a new machine with Windows 10 on it, and I'm seriously starting to think that Windows and Wacom are at war. A war to piss off as many people as possible. Since I'm using the exact same equipment with the exact same programs on a new machine, the only difference being the OS (Windows 7 upgraded to Windows 10), I can't help but think the problem is with Windows 10.
Outside of using the Wacom, Windows 10 seems to be just fine. So I can imagine a lot of assholes who aren'
Preparing Dip Pen Nibs: To Burn or Not to Burn? by tenebris-miles, journal
Preparing Dip Pen Nibs: To Burn or Not to Burn?
Dip pen nibs are usually protected with oils or coatings to prevent them from rusting. The problem with leaving the oil on the nib is that it prevents the ink from adhering to the reservoir and the tip, which causes the ink to blotch or skip. In order to prevent this problem, people will prepare their nibs to improve the flow of ink.
A lot of advice on the internet says that you should burn the nib under a candle or cigarette lighter in order to remove this protective coating. Some people will even say that they like to make the nib glow red hot. Do NOT do this. Burning is a terrible idea, and people should stop spreading this very bad advic
Tracing is Not Referencing (Tracing FAQ) by Lady-Suchiko, journal
Tracing is Not Referencing (Tracing FAQ)
I feel like this needs to be explained, since with the recent string of tracing drama around some particular people I've notice a lot of confusion going on. So I'll try to explain for people who may be confused on the subject. If anyone has a topic that they think I should add or discuss, just let me know. If you want to share this journal, then go ahead. No need to ask!
Referencing and Tracing
Tracing and referencing are NOT the same thing.
Here's the distinction most experienced artists would make on the two subjects.Referencing = Having some pictures nearby to show you how things are done. They're not under your drawing, they're all aroun
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