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Post by smithcarol23 on Nov 12, 2013 14:33:08 GMT -5
I agree that DQ gives you the freedom to experiment and be creative in ways that are limited outside DQ. But on ther other hand I do think there are certain pressures that are self imposed I imagine by feeling there are people looking at your creation from all walks of life and it does conjure up a sense of competition. Which is a good thing mostly. Competition always brings out the best in most people and of course it can bring out the worst. DQ seems like a safe haven to play around and enjoy stars provided by followers and others but I do think it can also stimulate a negative effect on the more sensitive. I always get a sad feeling when I see (please follow me) scribbles. One knows that most individuals want those stars for their efforts even if not deserved. So I guess bottom line is we all have a little critic in ourselves by passing on art we don't relate with and I figure there are 100's of people that look at my stuff and feel the same. Putting anything of yourself out to the public teaches some very good life lessons. A very important part of DQ is the feeling of community and belonging that is felt and expressed all over the world. That is what I love most about DQ is the unity that it helps establish. Before I started playing around with this ap I had no ideal there were so many people that had the very same interest that I have and all age groups included.
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Post by raymondsagbagg on Nov 13, 2013 12:53:22 GMT -5
Yes there seems to be at least two camps in DQ. I presume the 'please follow me camp' belongs mostly in the under 12 age group (or casual scribblers) who find themselves competing with those with more skills and sophistication. And there are so many young scribblers on DQ compared to skilled drawers, they are going to find themselves pushed out of the limelight pretty fast, when vying for attention.
Maybe DQ needs room for a beginners class where those with more skills can offer tips and words of encouragement. (Of course we can swop ideas and tips here, but I don't suppose many of the 'please follow me' brigade visit this forum.) I know a lot of people aren't keen on the idea of a forum inside DQ, as it might encourage You Tube style babble, personal chat and possibly more hard feeling! It would just be great if the sense of community and belonging that is expressed through all the running visual jokes, cross references and shout outs, could somehow be extended in a way that encourages the newbie more.
Ideas anyone?
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Post by smithcarol23 on Nov 14, 2013 11:45:16 GMT -5
I have noticed that there seem to be several skilled artist that have done nothing since July of this year. Sort of just stopped drawing or participating. I miss seeing them. It would be nice to have 3 different levels such as beginning, intermediate, and advanced. It might be set up in such a way when you receive so many of a certain color stars you automatically can go to the next level of drawing. I like your idea Raymondsagbagg about the more advanced giving tips to those that wish to learn. I think in some ways the more advanced drawer will try and help if asked to do so now. DQ might want to think of putting a tips section that can be reached without leaving the ap. DQ works in so many ways in such a positive manner that bottom line we just need to appreciate what we can do with this ap and hope new ideas filter through. One thing that really gets annoying is the constant chat that seems to be present. Some chat is nice but some seem use it as a chat box on a regular basis. I think those scribbles should be flagged if used to often.
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Post by raymondsagbagg on Nov 14, 2013 12:50:31 GMT -5
I agree that chat badly clutters up the image stream. If DQ were to add its own forum, away from the galleries, maybe that would all move to the forum instead. The forum could then have departments for tips, social chat, subquests etc. (I hope DQ is listening!)
I am not keen on a system that implies people can 'level up' to the next standard of drawing. For me, art is too personal, idiosyncratic and subjective to fit into a value based system. Stars in the end are only a measure of popularity, not artistic merit! Mind you, a lot of my favorite artists in DQ are also the ones that get the most stars. But there are many lesser known artists I rate just as highly.
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Post by smithcarol23 on Nov 14, 2013 13:55:31 GMT -5
You are correct about the stars. Not a great idea mostly just a thought I was having at the moment. I have also noticed artist that do not have a huge following but are very creative and skilled at getting where they want to be with their drawing. There are several that fit into that category. The forum sounds like an idea that would be worth DQ trying.
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Post by heap241 on Nov 15, 2013 9:15:08 GMT -5
I have noticed that there seem to be several skilled artist that have done nothing since July of this year. Sort of just stopped drawing or participating. /quote] As of right now I'm one of these.. But with working 12-16 hours a day, no stylus, and no time to buy a stylus my hands are tied.. I could draw with my figure but it would take too long and I again don't have the time.. Sorry guys.
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Post by Lamijavin on Nov 15, 2013 9:44:31 GMT -5
I have noticed that there seem to be several skilled artist that have done nothing since July of this year. Sort of just stopped drawing or participating. /quote] As of right now I'm one of these.. But with working 12-16 hours a day, no stylus, and no time to buy a stylus my hands are tied.. I could draw with my figure but it would take too long and I again don't have the time.. Sorry guys. Wow. 12-16 h a day?? Thank you so much for taking care of this forum Heap241! This is amazing! And take care of yourself - I mean, don't burn out!
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