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I've uploaded the first 3 or 4 images in my "feminine abstractions" set and none of them link back to a reference image so far. I don't think it should surprise anyone that I do use reference images to make these pictures, and normally I'd be more than willing to link back to the original reference. So why not on these images?
Well, the first several images are mostly based on images from sites I can't link to on dA because:
1) Some of them are only available to members of certain sites. I've paid for access to the image. The images were/are available with the intent that they be used to make derivative images if a user so desired. However, if I tried to link to them, you'd just get a big "access denied" screen (or something similar, you get the point).
2) The image is hosted on a site that dA's admins most likely would not approve of. I've seen several cases where someone has had their deviation pulled down for linking to a "porn" site. It's annoying. I don't want that to happen to my images. I'm not going to post the links or the urls; so don't ask.
And... I'll be honest; Sometimes I'm paying these sites to get the image; The site (generally run by a company and not an individual artist/photographer) is not paying me to promote them, advertise for them, or increase their customer base. So why should I?
If I'm allowed to use an image that is available on dA, I will of course link back to the original and give credit where credit is due. I don't have the time, money, or resources to hire models and obtain my own reference materials, so without these other sources, I'd be up a creek.
Well, the first several images are mostly based on images from sites I can't link to on dA because:
1) Some of them are only available to members of certain sites. I've paid for access to the image. The images were/are available with the intent that they be used to make derivative images if a user so desired. However, if I tried to link to them, you'd just get a big "access denied" screen (or something similar, you get the point).
2) The image is hosted on a site that dA's admins most likely would not approve of. I've seen several cases where someone has had their deviation pulled down for linking to a "porn" site. It's annoying. I don't want that to happen to my images. I'm not going to post the links or the urls; so don't ask.
And... I'll be honest; Sometimes I'm paying these sites to get the image; The site (generally run by a company and not an individual artist/photographer) is not paying me to promote them, advertise for them, or increase their customer base. So why should I?
If I'm allowed to use an image that is available on dA, I will of course link back to the original and give credit where credit is due. I don't have the time, money, or resources to hire models and obtain my own reference materials, so without these other sources, I'd be up a creek.
Magnum Opus
I started making my patterns about 5 years ago; but recently they've taken on a very new character and a new meaning. Instead of completely random collections of shapes, the new sequence of patterns is based around the names of my friends, weaving their names into a work of art. I'm making all of them the same size/aspect ratio and I'm combining the individual tiles into larger images along thematic lines. I've already been working on this for 3/4th of a year in my spare time and it looks to continue well into the next year. The images, currently at 14 completed or in progress, could reach several dozen in the end.
As I work on this, I also
One Year Down
I officially get to stay in the Ph.D. program at least one more year now that I've passed my tests and gotten the minimum GPA for the core classes. Now the fun really begins.
-William
Isn't it amazing...
Isn't it amazing how easy it is to be self-righteous and act morally superior, even when you aren't. "Sure! When this person uses profanity and curses someone out, they're clearly an 'asshole,' but when *I* do the same thing to *them,* then it's okay, because they did if first so they're wrong." Isn't it more likely that both parties are wrong? Isn't it more likely that telling someone to "Fuck OFF" after they just insulted someone else does NOT actually help the situation. Isn't it possible that just trying for 5 minutes to stay calm and be nice and polite would do everyone so much good.
Nah. That's just crazy. Let's just all act like a bun
A Word or Two on W.I.P.
I'm involved in several projects in the moment and thought I'd post something with regards to my multiple areas of endeavor.
Feminine Abstraction 4: Finished http://fav.me/d3b6tkw
That one turned out kinda interesting. I personally don't like it as much as #3, but it isn't a terrible result. I'm hoping to do a bit better next time though.
Eros: In progress http://fav.me/d3bdgh6
I'm probably about 80% done with the final bitmap of this image. It should look really nice once I get it done. This has been a real bear of a project, which I'll discuss more once I post the fin
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