I'm going to be at my cottage, with no internet, until Monday night or Tuesday morning (depending on weather). Gallery submissions are still open, but there will be a longer wait than usual before they are approved.
- Spirit
However, "hate" or "anti-" groups and groups that are controversial or appear to be unsupportive to their members will not be accepted. 
Also keep in mind that your members are able to submit artwork to the "Art by Our Affiliates" folder in the gallery. If it isn't working, please send a note.
Deviants| 61 Members | 68 Watchers | Latest Visitors |
| Welcome to #True2Life Here is a place for all you aspiring and experienced realism and photorealism artists, and fans of realism. Although there will be some quality control, the goal is to create a support and appreciation group, not an elitist group that only the best can submit to. Therefore, all genres, skill levels, and mediums are welcome! What is Realism and Photorealism? Photorealism is a style of painting or drawing with the intention of making the final work look indistinguishable from a photograph, even on close inspection. Realism is generally considered a broader category that can encompass all forms of realistically drawn or painted artwork. How to Join - Read the rules, and then hit the "Join" button up at the top of the page there. Everyone is welcome. - Contact me if you would like to be an administrator. Tell me why, and how you can help. Gallery Submission Rules - IMPORTANT! - Only artwork that can be considered realism or photorealism will be accepted - Any genre, skill level, or medium is welcome, except for literature and photography - Realism tutorials are welcome - Stamps or icons for the group are also welcome - Because of the nature of photomanipulation, it will be held to a higher standard than other mediums. - Only one deviation may be submitted per day. Your piece will be refused if: - It is in the wrong gallery - It is a rough sketch, WIP, or appears to be unfinished. - You did not give credit to your reference(s) (if you used your own reference or did not use a reference, please say so (a) in the artist's comments, (b) on the submission (c) in a note to the group) - *Note that exceptions to the above rule will be made for pieces that are studies of famous artworks, celebrity portraits, and fan art (as long as it is in the fan art category) - It is a WIP or rough sketch - It promotes racism, sexism, or hatred of any group or person - It is pornographic in nature - It requires a mature content warning, but does not have one - It breaks any dA rules Please let me know that you have read the rules when you apply. Favourites To suggest a favourite, go to "faves" on the group page, and click "+ suggest a fave" then select the deviation you want to suggest. You should also be able to see the option to submit to our favourites when you drag a thumbnail to place it in a collection. Again, be sure you submit to the right collection, and pieces deemed to be of high quality will be placed into the "Featured" collection. There is no restriction to the number of deviations you can suggest as a favourite. Artwork that will be accepted as a favourite: - Realism or photorealism works of good quality - may be any medium, except literature or photography (except in the case described below) - photos that photographers have allowed to be used as references* and stock photos - tutorials pertaining to realism in some way (colouring, anatomy, texturing, etc.) * if the photo is not labelled as stock, there MUST be a statement by the artist in the artist's comments (or a general statement in their journal) that the image may be used as a reference. In all cases, I will be contacting the photographer to double check that they are okay with their photo(s) being used by members of this group. What will NOT be accepted to either faves or the gallery: - images that are stylized or done in a cartoon/anime style - any image that does not properly list the resources used, or breaks the rules regarding use of those images - any image that breaks dA rules If you notice an image that breaks any dA rules, or any of the above rules, please report the deviation to dA (if it is breaking a dA rule), contact the original artist (in the case of copyright infringement or misuse of stock), and contact the group so that the image can be removed from the gallery/favourites immediately. Do NOT comment on the image itself asking it to be removed from the group, as it's likely the comment won't be seen. Blogs Members may submit blogs. These can be about anything you want related to the group or realism/photorealism. However, please do NOT check the box stating "only the author can edit." I will not change anything, though I may make spelling corrections, or add a comment if necessary, depending on the nature of the blog. Anything else? Have fun, make friends, show off your artwork, and get some help! That's what this group is all about. If you have any suggestions for making the group better, or running events, send them in! The group is only as good as the ideas that are put into it, and the more ideas we get, the better it will be! |
you have a great gallery.
It's very well done. 
