If You Dont Have Access To Live Models Or Figure Drawing Classes (or The Funds To Hire Or Attend Either)

“If you don’t have access to live models or figure drawing classes (or the funds to hire or attend either) the Croquis Cafe: The Artist Model Resource is a lifesaver. At this point there are several hundred videos with new additions posted fairly regularly. Poses are held from 1 to 5 minutes, you can freeze frames for as long as you might need, and the various videos feature men and women of all ethnicities and body types.”

I saw this post on my dash (with commentary, dw) and there was one thing that I didn’t see addressed in the comment chain that I really feel needs to be

Once an artist creates a work, they own the copyright

None of this “I paid for the art. It is mine.” bullshit, unless the artist actually sells you the copyright (something which has to be stated and never assumed, and something you would have to pay extra for) you can not claim ownership over the piece, even if you paid for it.

And yes, this means you can not alter the work in any way, you can not use it for banners/advertisements/etc., you can not print it, you can not sell copies unless agreed upon with the artist

and artists are also protected under moral rights

meaning that the artist has the right of attribution (the right to be identified and named as the creator of their work), the right against false attribution, and the right of integrity. (Source)

so fuck off with your “I paid for the art. It is mine.” crap, it doesn’t stick legally

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THE FUTURE OF ART REF FOR ARTISTS! AAAHH SKETCHFAB IS FINALLY UP AND RUNNING!

the resource for rotating 3D models, everything from 3D scans of human beings, to eroche anatomy sculptures, 3D models anybody can use and move around to reference and learn from! this is how you’re REALLY supposed to learn, if you don’t have a model to observe in real life this is as good as you’ll get!

some of them are really high resolution, it’s fantastic! 3D scans of people is a good tag to start with but you can go check out anything!

YOU’RE WELCOME.

Some much needed positivity for anyone who makes art!

I’ve always thought of it like this: it doesn’t matter how differently we draw, we are all the same, we’re all artists, and we’re all learning!

They’re quick doodles but made with a lot of love! I’m tired of the negativity and mockery towards newbies, so take this!

YO YOU PEOPLE WHO WANNA ANIMATE OR JUST BE ABLE TO DRAW DIGITALLY

YOU KNOW HOW THE FANCY ASS WACOM CINTIQS ARE HELLA EXPENSIVE LIKE $1,000 USD TO $2,000 USD?

WELL CHECK OUT THIS BABY:

THIS IS THE YIYNOVA MSP19U AND ITS LITERALLY JUST $600 USD AND IS PRETTY MUCH THE SAME EXACT THING AS A CINTIQ BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO SELL YOUR LIFE AWAY TO WACOM FOR IT.

BRAH. IT COSTS AS MUCH AS MY WACOM INTUOS 5 LARGE TABLET COST BUT MINE YOU CAN’T LOOK AT YOUR HAND WHEN YOU DRAW BECAUSE ITS JUST OPAQUE PLASTIC. 

DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I WISH I KNEW ABOUT THIS BEFORE I GOT MY INTUOS? A LOT. SO IF YOU’RE WANTING A FANCY ASS DRAWING TABLET GET THIS LIL GUY.

I thank Domics on YouTube for pointing this out because WOW. FUCK.