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Syn's Dithering TutorialWhat is dithering?
Dithering is a pixel art process used to blend blocks of colour together or help apply a texture to a pixelled surface. Within emoticons it is most commonly used when making pixelled backgrounds, however it can be used in a number of other areas, e.g. massive emote bases, pixel objects etc. In this tutorial, we will focus on how 2 colours can be blended with dithering.
To break dithering down into simple terms, it is achieved by simply taking the colours from the two blocks of colour and placing individual pixels of each on the opposite side. This creates a region where the two colours merge together to create a more blended colour transition instead of a clear line between the two.
Dithering can seem like a complex process, but it's really not. Once you get the basic idea and technique, it's just all about practice and over time you'll learn how to apply it to a number of different situations. There are many dithering styles which can be
Emoti-Art Feature #1 What is Emoticon Art?
What is Emoticon Art?  As founder of #Emoti-Art, that's a question I get asked a lot. What criteria is used that sets one piece apart from another? 
First, it should be noted that I am of the belief that all emoticons are art. I feel a level of skill is needed to make them, and even a simple static emote is creative. Sure, it may not be high-art, such as a child's sketch is not a Mona Lisa. But there is still effort behind it and that's important. For more thoughts on this issue from the emoticon community, check out this article.
When we use the term "Emoticon Art," it's a classification, much like Chat-Friendly. Traditionally, Emoticon Art pieces are larger and more detailed. Because of their size and theme, they are often not useful for chats or comments. They are pieces that are simply lovely to sit and look at
EG: Newsletter #1.1 - Gallery Makeover Edition



Emoticon Gallery Makeover

Okay, after reading comments and discussing a final style with `Synfull, this is what I plan on submitting for the Gallery Makeover.
Chat Friendly: There will be three heights.  Small (max 25 pixels) will be for emotes that don't disturb text.  Medium (max 50 pixels) will be larger and more along the size of Plz accounts.  Finally, Large (max 150 pixels) will be for the much bigger pieces.  Rather than limit each category with its own width, that could later lead to confustion (where does one put a 24 x 136 pixel piece?!?!?!), I am going to try to get a max width of 150 pixels for the entire Chat Friendly category.  This is the max size of thumb images, it seems like a nice end point for Chat Friendly emoticons.Visual Purpose: This is the category where pieces that that are created solely for artistic enjoyment go.  They are the pieces
Diapers or Training PantsYou Choose
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Fursona!HI! X3 I finely made my fursona! She is so cute! X3 I can't show u, but she is awesome! :heart: I love her! Her name is Sassy and she is wolf-fox :) with cute hairstyle... (with two tails) and her tail is awesome too! I just love her. I will show u someday! ;)
My Group needs a pic. So ContestSo my group needs a pic and im not good with art that much to make what i wont so i'm are going to have a Contest. Here are what you have to have in the pic-
1. they must show they all like or love each other
2. It must say the name some how
3.All so ask the question "What's your pairing, like?"
4. Ether put my name 'SkycareaLox' or your name in it (not real big though we wont it to be about the group0
5. Have fun with it and get creative (but not to creative if you no what i mean :) )
Thank you to all who help with this.
Group Pic. ContestSo the group needs a pic and im not good with art that much to make what i wont so we are going to have a Contest. Here are what you have to have in the pic-
1. they must show they all like or love each other
2. It must say the name some how
3.All so ask the question "What's your pairing, like?"
4. Ether put my name 'SkycareaLox' or your name in it (not real big though we wont it to be about the group0
5. Have fun with it and get creative (but not to creative if you no what i mean :) )
Thank you to all who help with this.
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group rules!!DUN DUN DUN!!!!!!!!!! the group rules are finally here and i want them to be read loud and clear!!
No inappropriate pictures or comments
No cursing
No plagerisum
No ciber bullying
be kind to others
be as active as possible!!
And.....HAVE FUN!!!!!!
New Folder
Hey guy! 1st out I want to say hello new
members and welcome to the group.
I hope you like your stay XD.
Well I wanted to inform you guys
about the new folder about  "Characters"
In here you can upload art just about the characters.
Pokemon or trainer...................and I think that is about it
......well have fun.:Iconcutebegplz:
Hummer *TEST*It is raining, pouring with every single drop as I stare out at my bedroom's window. The dark, gray clouds stood intact, but sooner or later, it'll separate. It's impossible now that I can't go outside because of the heavy rain and getting sick for a week.
 As I look down from my window, I can see children from my neighborhood playing many types of games in the rain. I felt jealous, and a tint of discouragement. All I do is stay in my room, watch TV, play video games, and many of indoor stuff. It's the weekends, of course, and it's Saturday May 11, 1980.
 "Rayna, it's 10 'O clock!" mother shouted at my door. "Get ready for bed!"
 I sighed. " Yes, mother!"
 
 I stood up until midnight by reading one of my older brother's chapter books, but it doesn't help me sleep. Suddenly, I heard a soft humming sound in my closet.
 "W-who's there?" I stammered.
...
group rules!!DUN DUN DUN!!!!!!!!!! the group rules are finally here and i want them to be read loud and clear!!
No inappropriate pictures or comments
No cursing
No plagerisum
No ciber bullying
be kind to others
be as active as possible!!
And.....HAVE FUN!!!!!!
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CR Update icons & Handhelds -- August 2012

Tue Aug 14, 2012, 6:03 AM
With dA's birthdAy now behind us, it's time to feature and celebrate the deviants who participated in the shenanigans.
But, of course there will be gallery-news too!

Curious? Then do read on!

:eager:



DD round-up



I've posted this month's DD round-up, which can be found here.
If you want to revisit the work featured last month, you can check out the round-up of May here.

Congratulations to all those who were featured! :heart:



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BirthdAy Shenanigans

Happy 12th Birthday!It's our 12th birthday today. I hope everyone has a great day filled with fun  & creativity!
Make sure you read this article to find out where and when you can join in all the fun today.
Congrats also to our very first recipients of the Creative Grants Initiative - so delighted for everyone!
What will you do today to celebrate 12 years of deviousness? Birthday Card Contest Results!The results are in!
The Official 12th Birthday Card Contest results are as follows...
In Third Place
by =Magical525
You win 800 points! :points:
In Second Place
  by *SilverDemonSoul
You win 1600 points! :points:
In First Place
by *BlackButterfly007
You win 2400 points! :points:
Congratulations!
Thank you to everyone who participated, hope you had a fabulous dA Birthday! Here's to next year!
View all the entries here!
:heart:
:peace:
 
Birthday Hat Contest Winners!Birthday Hat Contest Winners!
The votes are in and the final count made! I have to say this was extremely challenging!! Every single entry was unique and truly shinned the communities creative spark! So it took just a little longer to judge because there was so many awesome entries! :heart:
Thank you to everyone who participated and made this extremely fun! :happybounce:
So without further delay! I am proud to announce the winners of the Birthday Hat Contest!
Your Judges:
:iconastralseed: :icon3wyl: :iconlyricanna: :iconSanguineVamp: :iconKovoWolf:
:iconsparklesplz:1'st Place Winner:iconsparklesplz:
Receiving: 1 devwear shirt  & 500
*SilverDemonSoul

:star:2nd Place Winner:star:
Receiving:  Emote Keychain  , Thumbshare Celebration -- Winners and Feature!I hope you all enjoyed yesterday's birthday shenanigans and that you guys had some celebratory cake for deviantART's twelfth birthday!
:love:
As some of you may know, there was also a small contest taking place in the Thumb-share-forum.
You had to find thumbs with the number "two" or "twelve" in there and link them.
And today, I'm happy to announce the winner and the two special mentions!
:la:
First Place
:iconBlueRose00:
She picked twelve thumbs of two similar things and the pieces she picked are gorgeous!
As such, she is the winner of the Thumbshare-hunt and the 1 year PM!



Special Mentions
:iconphoenixleo:






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Promising artist
Every month, I'll try to feature a new and promising iconist. This will either be because their work is outstanding and improving with leaps and bounds, or because they're new to the medium and already create beautiful pieces. Suggestions via note are welcome!

For this month, I picked a relatively new deviant who already does amazing work when tit comes do pixel icons, =Mimru. Her icons are small, but incredibly detailed and cute as can be!




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Mood: Neutral `WDWParksGal Aug 17, 2012
Added to the emoticon section of the weekly article issue from #DevNews posting later today, the 18th!
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`Hardrockangel Aug 17, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Thank you very much! :hug:
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=Mimru Aug 14, 2012
ç____ç awwww ;v; you gave to me a DD and a feature ;;
I have no words to thank you....you're so sweet and kind ;AAA;!!!!:heart::heart::heart::heart::heart::heart:
Thank you really ;u; <3<3<3<3<3 my heart is full of happiness çvç ;;!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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`Hardrockangel Aug 14, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
You're really welcome! :tighthug: :heart:
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=Mimru Aug 14, 2012
çç!!!:heart: ;u;!!!!
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`Hardrockangel Aug 15, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
:iconsuperheroglompplz:
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~Twoohten Aug 14, 2012
I only took part in your ThumbShare topic for dA's Birthday. :crying:
*Mimru has a pretty snazzy gallery.
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`Hardrockangel Aug 14, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Well, you were busy, no? D:
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~Twoohten Aug 14, 2012
Busy procrastinating probably. I don't remember what I was doing that day. :lol:
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`Hardrockangel Aug 15, 2012  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Early Alzheimers? :lol:
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