Promoting Positivity: Vol 15

Hello everyone!

We are back! Who is ready for another Promoting Positivity post? After last article, we had to take a break last week. But now we're back and I am pleased to announce that after seeing the results on this poll, I plan to start a new article, and I hope enough people will be interested.
Mind you, this new article will not be as often as Promoting Positivity because I need to research, write the article, edit it, and make sure that everything fits. Additionally, I will be contacting various artists for their input to the time frame is far longer because people have their own lives to live. 
Want to suggest some specific you want to learn, comment here and I will see what I can do. I don't know everything about art, so I will be looking for assistance. If you know someone who can help, be sure to add them in your comment.
From now on, if there isn't a new problem, I will not be including that section in this article. So, if you want me to discuss a new problem, be sure to suggest something. Now, let's get started.

Unfortunately, there have not been any new winners. Once we get one more, however, the cycle will be renewed for our first winner. For a list of all winners, see this stash document. After 5 winners, an old winner becomes eligible again.

Right now, I will briefly discuss what readers should expect from Strengthening Skills. As I stated in the intro to SS and last article, I will be going into various genres of art and discussing the "how to" for specific genres. Based on this poll, we will be discussing Digital Art first and because I received no specifics on what to talk about, I will start with introducing Digital Art as a medium.

As stated above, I have decided to put all things related to "How To Art" in my new article series, Strengthening Skills. The first article is in the works, but because I've had a hectic week, it isn't finished yet. Additionally, because it involves 'how to', I need to be thorough and factually correct. I will be researching online via reviews and whatnot. In the future, when I discuss actual techniques, I will be contacting artists who know what to do and will be including articles and tutorials that can be used for reference.

For the first article, I will be discussing the intro to digital art, including choosing drawing tablets (or a mouse), finding the right art programs, and tips and tricks for new artists just entering the digital art world.
I have nothing planned. So I want you, my readers to let me know what you want discussed. Some suggestions I can think of are as follows:

How to use different brushes to achieve a certain look?
How to use specific function and tools in art programs to adjust light, balance, effects, and more?
Step by step of how to draw [X kind of character] as done by [Y artist(s)].
Which layer settings should I use to get ____ effect?
What are layers, folders, opacity, tools, and more?
How do I adjust the program to fit my expectations? How do I program the settings effectively?

These are only suggestions. I will have to research all of these thoroughly, being a very simple person myself. But I want to help others and learn in the process, so let me know what interests you.

Simple: What do you want to know about digital art? 
Let me know in the comments below and also mention anyone who you think would be good to interview for this series. 

Contributed and courtesy of SlytherclawPadawan.
          
Here are some I found, courtesy of Galactic-Fire, Mikado13, DMarsela, morningstarskid, BreeleeArt, whitefoxdesigns and ManlyKaz.

           

"Flowers"

Snikernoye has a really cool idea. Take a look!
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Have an art feature by SpicecreamSundae to improve your mood.
Spread positivity! Feature art!I've been feeling depressed so have an art feature. It's time to spread positivity.
Here's some incredible art I admire or at that made me happy and eased my despair today :') Be proud if you're in here! And give these wonderful artists some love~




Gbub ok my son by cemplonasaurBirthday Girl by klaeiaStop That by XemeraniZhenji by KtovhinaoMidnight by LPAki

Miku by ShublooAwake at night by SoulRednesseat pant :- ) by 0000yrspring fever by MorkOrk[Art Trade] Matt for Cosmic-Kinq (Speedpaint) by Rolycul

Flyagarics,Belladonna,snflower by CalciteMink1610Inktober #3: Roasted by stylecheetah
A lot of artists look at their old stuff and feel embarrassed, but StarAndAmy has taken a new approach that boosts confidence. Well done!
A Positive JournalI like to look back at this account to look at my lovely, cringy art. All the memories I have with those pieces, all the Rps I have done, all the friends I had. Yet, this account saw darker sides of me as a vent out and put down what was in my mind then had mental breakdowns afterward. Middle school and high school took a big toll on me. Being bullied on a constant. I felt so alone. I hate being alone. It gives me fear. Being in that bedroom I had at my old house was more like torture than a safe haven. No windows. No natural light. Away from everyone. A place to hide. All those memories come back and they still haunt me to this day. 
Yet, I got out of that room. I got away from the hell that was around me. I started college back in 2016 and it was the best damn thing that happened to me. I made new friends and become close to a few. They cared for me and tell me its ok. I met the man I been with for over 2 years now. The one person who makes me feel so much love and hap
Give this lovely person BigBuxArt some positivity and jokes please. They could use it.
I need some PositivityKinda dealing with a difficult situation at the moment. Had someone request for some art and then lied about it being fine until it was almost done then they wanted ALOT of touch ups.... If you guys got a joke or something to distract me I'd appreciate it alot...
Also my boyfriend mark lost his wallet last night when we went to hang out with my dad and enjoy some live music. Kinda a shitty week to be honest/// Hope you guys are having a better time.


For I Am by azianwolfdollGenerosity Stamp by genkistampsApplejack Stamp by SunnStampHonesty Stamp by genkistampsBaby Applejack Fan by MLJstampz
SidlePlz by fricken-pimp-Skull Kid Love Stamp- by ccuccoSheik Stamp by HystericDesignsSkull Kid by ovstamps::Link Stamp:: by pwincessbri
Vivi Stamp by MrsHighwind
Now here's an idea: stormpuma has a great idea for dealing with things we hate.
The first step in a more positive move?Did you guys and girls watch one of my newest deviation?

Since this is my way of saying Sonic fans that I apologize for my past shenanigans,  I had a new idea for a project. I remember having made about 3 posts where I say something bad about something I like or something like that, but I feel that it was more of a way to offend people more than expressing myself.
So, my idea consists of the opposite! Yes, you read it right, I will make entire posts saying something good about things that I hate, dislike, or used to despise, as well as listing all the reasons why I did hate said things.
Each of these posts will have 3 lists.
The first one will include all of my reasons why I hate, or used to hate the things mentioned in the post. However, please don't be shocked about the reasons I might come up with, because, as stupid as they can be, I'd rather be telling the truth about why I was so up-in-arms about the things that I hate, or used
Everyone goes through rough times in their life, so help a fellow deviant out and please go give IRA-ATELIER some good luck wishes.
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EggoWeggo has posted a challenge! Please answer it! For me...
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Chromatic-Demon has recently gone through a discriminatory attack. Help cheer them up!
Trying to keep positive...So things have been rough I lost my current job at a restaurant I worked at for asinine borderline discriminatory reasons and though many have told me to go after them legally I just don't care and find it not worth my time when I can just keep moving forward and not look back. Good news I am officially 22 weeks on the T and slowly growing facial hair which is nice and my voice has deepened a good amount so that makes me happy. I also have started moving forward with my top surgery so that is something to look forward to. My boyfriend and I also adopted a sweet little pupper named Idget who is on her way to becoming my boyfriends ESA animal so it is nice to have a pet again. Honestly, things are good I am just bummed about being jobless again and having to ration what little money I have for the time being but I think it should be fine it usually turns out to be so since I have been through worse than just being unemployed.
Finally, arctic-revolution has made some decisions and I think we should wish them well.
Positive Life UpdateHey there everyone! Kind of exciting news for once haha. So yesterday, after much consideration and thought on the matter, I handed in my two week notice to management at the hotel I've been working for the last 3 years. Thursday March 14th will be my last night there, and I'll be turning in my uniforms when I leave that Friday morning of the 15th. Once I'm done there, I'm going to take that first weekend to get myself re-adjusted to a regular sleep schedule and get some things in order with going forward from there. But then what I'd like to do for the next week or so starting Monday March 18th is to go on a bit of an exploratory road trip. I've still got plenty of hotel discounts and stuff for the next few months, so what I'd like to do is make plans to travel and either see friends who I don't get to see frequently, or potentially meet up with people I've been friends with that I've never gotten to meet before. And if possible, I'd really love to go explore places I've never be

That's all for this week! See you next time!