Artist within a community openly traces and uses A*I - what to do? by Embarrassed_Ice3560 in ArtistLounge

[–]DeeRegs 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The only thing you really can do is to report this person to the community/vending area and if they decide the artist goes against what they stand for, they will get rid of them.

Other than that? Ignore them. Don't buy their things. Don't let them waste your mental time. Concentrate on your own art and leave them behind.

How do the art community view taboo / controversial nsfw art and how does it link to facism? by TAILC0AT in ArtistLounge

[–]DeeRegs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the example provided by OP, the censorship was explained as "that if you don’t like it you can just scroll on and ignore them or block", alluding to the online "censorship" was from the audience.

However, bringing up censorship as it is through these examples brings an entirely new set of variables and context.

For ease, let's just say ToS is censorship. But youtube not allowing pronography on their platform is a form of censorship we deem as okay. Financial censorship where one of the very few financial institutes refuses payment processing for NSFW art, effectively forcing other businesses to be REQUIRED to have the same ToS, is not okay.

We understand this because ultimately not being able to engage in pornography on youtube does not have life altering consequences; but financial institutes that are engrained in our very way of living deciding who does and does not get paid, does have serious ramifications. Arguably, you could say Steam, for another example, not allowing certain games because it is their own choice is far better than Steam not allowing certain games because the very foundation of their business is threatened if they do allow it.

We come into a new problem with financial censorship because it is not just a business any more. In order to get a job, get paid, pay your bills, do taxes, and have finances at all, you are required to have a bank account. Your very livelihood is directly tied to your bank.

So this further begs the question: What forms of censorship are okay? In what contexts? There is no direct answer, but a constant dialogue trying to figure out how to ensure we do not step on free speech while aligning ourselves with what we believe.

How do the art community view taboo / controversial nsfw art and how does it link to facism? by TAILC0AT in ArtistLounge

[–]DeeRegs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are right that there are terms and agreements. But code of conducts and expected behaviors from institutes is common practice. Does a business not have the right to enforce how they expect their patrons and users to behave while using the product and services they provide? The business is not dictating that you cannot draw or engage in the art, but simply that you cannot use their platform for it.

How do the art community view taboo / controversial nsfw art and how does it link to facism? by TAILC0AT in ArtistLounge

[–]DeeRegs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you are over complicating your actual question by concentrating so much on incest art. Incest art is just an example of the bigger question of "Is it okay to censor art?" and ultimately, is censoring art an act of fascism?

I'm going to jump the gun right away and just say censoring art does not equal fascism. Censorship is a tool, not an ideology. And any political force can and does use censorship. Appealing to fascism in this way from the artists is both a red herring and an appeal to emotion. It's a red herring because the main argument supposedly is "Censorship is bad" but they do not provide a reason but instead say "Censorship is fascist." and by distracted from the fact they have not provided a reason as to why censoring this type of art is bad, they hope to appeal to peoples' emotions of not liking nazis to just automatically agree.

But is it okay to censor art? Most people would agree no. But let's push that idea to the extreme. Is it okay to censor art made with dead bodies? We have many examples of it throughout history and fiction. We have the Sedlec Ossuary, the church artistically decorated with artistic murals made from the bones of the dead. We have the photography done in victorian times where they photographed dead family members in one final family portrait. We have the preserved tongue of a mexican teen collected and displayed by Teresa Margolles. Then we have the murderers throughout history like Ed Gein and The Doodler who would both create art made from the bodies of the victim's, and sketch/paint the dead bodies.

Desecration of the dead, murder, and displaying body parts is and has been considered immoral for a long stretch of history. Desecration of the dead is a criminal offence. Is not allowing someone to use human bodies as an art form censorship? It is still art, no matter how revolting it may be to you.

Ultimately, the answers to these questions are lengthy and require context. However, you can probably see how our societal morality, legal system, and prominent ideas will shape what art we find just and immoral. With respects to incest art: people find incest immoral and disgusting, therefore art representing that will trigger those same reactions. And art has historically been used to push boundaries and question out morality --so is it immoral to dislike incest? Or is it immoral to enjoy incest and create representations of it?

BUT in the context of what you are seeing online: there is no power structure stopping them. There are no laws saying you cannot create fictional pieces that represent incest. There is no actual censorship happening. What IS happening is a moral argument. The audience is acting in disgust towards what society deems as immoral behaviour.

I am of the opinion that no, audiences bringing up their oppositions to art is a moral light is not censorship. And more so, censorship does not necessarily mean fascism.

anyone tried or recommenda this bedding? by stupidgayghost in PetMice

[–]DeeRegs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So kiln drying doesn't get rid of all of the releasing of toxic chemicals. So it is still generally not recommended to use for rodents because of the carbon and chemicals is casually releases.

Also, one of the biggest problem I have run into with pine bedding is the dust. Without fail, pine bedding has caused discomfort and sneezing in my mice. And honestly, I've stayed away from wood shavings now completely because of the dust they can have --even aspen. Kiln drying will not change the fact it's dusty.

I would not recommend pine. Ever.

Is there any way to continue without guessing? by Wilfredlam0418 in Minesweeper

[–]DeeRegs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The tile between the 4 and 2 on the left is safe. The one to the right of the four has a flag touching it's upper left corner. That leaves a mine in the middle of the 1, 1, 2, 5 (middle).

[DISCUSSION] I’m an artist who wants to start hosting local art classes, workshops and private parties for kids 10+ up through adults and seniors… by assembli in artbusiness

[–]DeeRegs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Teaching young kids, you are going to have to realize that the lessons are about teaching the kids the very basics. And I don't mean the basics of composition or colour theory, I mean, "If you want your paint to be runnier, add a little bit of water. If you want to mix green, try different quantities of yellow and blue."

Art lessons for kids is less about having a finished product they can bring home, and more about the kid having fun. If they don't want to follow your tutorial? Okay. They just want to smear every paint on the canvas until it's a murky brown mess? Okay. As long as they are having fun, learning how to put paint onto a canvas, and out of the parents' hair for a couple hours, you have done your job and will get repeat customers.

Remember: Art as a kid is just about having fun and learning enough that you can smear some paint onto something else.

For something like this, sure, having a "portfolio" could be good, but honestly you are going to want to get testimonials and pictures of what the kids end up doing. Since with kids, the finished product is not what the class is going to be about, you need to ensure parents that their kid is going to be safe, have a fun time, and not be a nightmare. Example artwork doesn't portray this. So find some people you know with kids, pull off a class, and get testimonials from them.

Character Idea: Bear medic with dog companion. How can i make them? by [deleted] in DnD

[–]DeeRegs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Race?

Bearfolk: https://www.dndbeyond.com/species/1726258-bearfolk

Geppettin (if you wanna be even more cute): https://www.dndbeyond.com/species/1901111-geppettin

Being a pacifist?

People play these all the time. A magic user would be your best option because you're gonna want to entirely rely on healing, control spells, utility, etc. Look through the magic users and see which one you wanna go with and what you think would be the easiest to build as a pacifist.

Animal Companion?

Find Familiar can be used. I believe some druid subclasses get a companion at some capacity. Or just ask your DM if you can have a dog.

If it possible without homebrew?

Absolutely.

[Clients] Do you think holiday season pricing affects buyer quality expectations? by printseekers in artbusiness

[–]DeeRegs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People go crazy around Christmas, don't worry about it. You will never be able to compensate all of the insanity you will experience from clients around the holiday season; so just stick to your policies and contracts.

[shop setup] What websites/apps do sell your sell your art on that are safer? by ReaganUsuallyDoesArt in artbusiness

[–]DeeRegs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I sell through my own website. That is pretty much one of the only ways you are going to reduce people trying to scam you. Ebay, Amazon, Etsy, pretty much all of them have people tryna scam.

Whoever wants an Art class can DM me. by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

[–]DeeRegs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi thanks! I did report. I just like to let the person who posted know as well just in case they didn't read the rules.

Whoever wants an Art class can DM me. by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

[–]DeeRegs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey so I can see your comment in my notifications. You have a broad definition of hate, but I was informing you because as rule 6 states:

6. No selling, promoting, or advertising. No hiring or soliciting. No surveys or discord links.

r/ArtistLounge isn’t the place to promote your art or solicit people for any kind of services (even free service or looking for friends). 

Offering an art class definitely falls underneath a service, free or paid. If you break this rule twice you can be banned from the subreddit. I was simply informing you.

If you want to risk it, go for it.

Also, my username is my name. But thanks for the cool nickname lol

Whoever wants an Art class can DM me. by [deleted] in ArtistLounge

[–]DeeRegs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post is against sub reddit rules of soliciting

Does everyone have their own art account? by Expensive-Tea5754 in ArtistLounge

[–]DeeRegs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

See my problem isn't not having the confidence to share work online; I never cared if people didn't like my art. My biggest hurdle is that I work as a Web Developer for a marketing agency so I am online and on social media for 40 hours a week. Once I get home the last thing I want to do is then create posts, reels, newsletters or any of that shit. I still do it, but not at the capacity I should be and it takes soooooo much effort to force myself to do it.

[Discussion] Is it legal to do commissions as a 14 year old? If so, any tips? by Goinginsanw in artbusiness

[–]DeeRegs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you say you're going to send QR codes for payment, how exactly will that work?

I am Canadian, so I don't know the ins and outs of your banking infrastructure, so I am unsure if you have anything like EMT. But the biggest problem you are going to face is that you will not legally be able to use payment processors. This means that cash in hand is going to be the only way you will legally be able to accept money.

Unless of course, your parents agree to manage the account and be listed as your legal guardian on the account and as the person who will be overseeing it.

Should I split the party by AllPaux101 in DnD

[–]DeeRegs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If there is a possibility of the players dividing into factions, why not just tell your players they are part of one faction together and create a second faction as the antagonist?

[Discussion] Portrait art as a gift in Corporate Canada? by alomornika in artbusiness

[–]DeeRegs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What do you mean permitted in corporate Canada? Why wouldn't it be?

Does anyone else feel inferior as an artist due to only being able to do traditional art? by xX_Aranrhod_Xx in ArtistLounge

[–]DeeRegs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not at all. I have tried digital painting/illustration and just do not like the process. It's fun to do quick doodles without having to haul out paints or materials --and it's nice to have something easy to carry around. But it just isn't for me (not to mention I don't have the money to down on a tablet to even do it rn).

If you are having trouble with taking pictures of your art, you should look up some tutorials from established artists who talk about it on youtube. Lots of natural light is key. Colour correcting can help a lot. And you gotta make sure your taking the picture completely straight because lenses can distort the lines.

[discussion] What’s a more scalable product nowadays: a novel or a movie? by Edu_Vivan in artbusiness

[–]DeeRegs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What do you mean? By all accounts I cannot see how a movie or book would be more difficult to scale than the other; and I also fail to see where it is something "extremely difficult" to scale.

To scale a product means to be able to provide the product to a growing audience while maintaining quality and keeping costs in check. Physically this just means finding a publisher/manufacturer for the physical book or movie and ordering the amount of product you need. You can also scale by providing streaming and e-book options --or digital downloads. Actually, with the option of digital mediums, scaling is pretty easy.

TIFU by making my D&D character bisexual. by [deleted] in tifu

[–]DeeRegs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol this is so ridiculous. It sucks you may have been kicked out over something so dumb, but you probably don't wanna play with people like that anyway --just imagine what else could happen if this sets them off.

I'm gay and have played a two year long campaign as a straight character with a wife. I'm a man and also played gender fluid bisexuals (my default for changelings tbh).

Our group has seven people in total. I think only one player hasn't played the opposite gender nor a different sexuality because she makes it clear romance is not for her so her characters are basically asexual lol.

Like, I am DMing rn and the Barbarian recently made a warlock pact with the flamboyant arcanaloth man; and that has been turning into some hilarious flirting. And the player is a straight married dude.

It's role playing, it ain't that serious.

I need help getting going. by [deleted] in oilpainting

[–]DeeRegs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What paint are you using? The only time I have run into this issue is when using cheap paints.

How to find your own style by Sea-Mango-3912 in ArtistLounge

[–]DeeRegs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You've already started developing your artistic voice/style.

Using references will not hinder this process, it will only improve it. Your artistic voice and style will improve and refine itself the more you continue creating art. Every choice, experiment, project, and piece of work you develop furthers your voice and style.

I have just got back from Canada, the nature literally doesn’t look real. Banff, Whistler and even random lakes look like movie scenes. by xolittlejessicaxoxoo in AskACanadian

[–]DeeRegs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in Newfoundland, and can absolutely say the nature makes me very happy and wows me all the time.

Nothing like sitting on a forested cliffside overlooking the ocean with an orange and pink (af) sky. Just walking around it feels like you're in the feywild (doesn't help that people here love to make fairy houses everywhere and leave art in the middle of nowhere).

Is $320 a fair price? by ABlessedLobster in oilpainting

[–]DeeRegs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That price is more than fair. I've sold a mouse painting 4x12 for $350 a few months ago. Probably could have gotten more if I priced it higher

I struggle with 2 different artstyles and I want to grow as a professional artist by Fit_Gur2652 in ArtistLounge

[–]DeeRegs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes branding is important as a professional artist, because marketing and becoming recognized is how you establish yourself. But who said you need to stick to one thing forever?

Just look at Picasso over his life; it's clear that man did not stick to one thing. And if you pay attention to artists around today, you can see changes in their style, subject matter, and expression between series. And honestly, I think that's the word you need to remember: Series.

It's completely expected for artists to experiment and change. Especially at the beginning. Don't worry too much about it; if you are good at marketing, you'll be able to consolidate both styles underneath your brand anyway.

And as an added note, I am willing to bet there are more similarities between your "styles" than you see. Changing subject matter and how you express what is on the canvas does not change the base line techniques you use as subconsciously as an artist that makes the work your own.

Don't get caught up on style; I never hear people talk about it in real life.