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I’m writing this because of the number of features that are put on D.A.. I have done many in journal form to highlight or draw people to artists and writers they may not see otherwise.  Each had no monetary value to me, nor did I feel that I was hurting anyone, just the opposite. Videos that went through YTube were private to my account and only accessible to DA members.  They were not questioned in the journals and many people were happy to have their own video. When someone was angry, it was taken down, but I was still threatened and treated shabbily. Although I understand,  some situations can be handled better. Now I will not do eve

References are something that artists have been using for years and years. They range from live models to photos to models/miniatures used to study light. When I draw, I usually use photographic references, so the bulk of what the article is going to talk about will be based on my experiences with photos. While they are not the end all be all--they are very useful when you can't build a model, have someone pose for you, or can't go out in the woods and look for what you need. Why Use References? Using photographic references will help you learn to "see". If you are stuck on drawing a hand, what do you do? Do you look at your own hand to hel

Fan Art When we talk about Fan Art, the question of copyright tends to come up.  There have been a lot of resources posted on the subject on DA over the years and sometimes they can be tricky to find.  So this is a comprehensive compilation on the topic posted by staff, who have had legal consultation.  I have left out older articles that are similar to the ones I included as the more recent ones would have the most accurate information. Policy DA's Copyright Policy Articles <- This is the big one, specific to Fan Art and it comes with video.   (and more specifically ,   and  ) FAQs FAQ #8: https://www.deviantart.com/help/8 - What are violations of the DeviantArt copyright policy? FAQ #32: https://www.deviantart.com/help/32 - Fair Use and Your Submission FAQ #157: https://www.deviantart.com/help/157 - Can I use things created by other people in my submissions? FAQ #257: https://www.deviantart.com/help/257 - What sort of permission do I need to use someone else's work? FAQ #193: https://www.deviantart.com/help/193 - How do I prove that I had permission to use someone's work? FAQ #304: https://www.deviantart.com/help/304 - Do you remove copies and trace-over art? :