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Myspace: VampKitty9 and Art
Flickr: VampKitty9 ("Under Construction")

Currently...

I have been meaning to do this stuff for a while. My next entry will basically the "rules" for MY artwork... You guys (my watchers) shouldn't have to worry about it really, You (my watchers) respect me and are respectful people
Similarly, This entry is for general rules of deviantart. If you feel I've missed something, Comment/Add if you wish, whatever. Just these are some basic things People "neglect" on DA.

BOTH THIS AND MY NEXT ENTRY WILL BE PRIMARILY FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES... so don't worry, you don't HAVE to read them...

***PLEASE, look and take notice of the Helpful links I include near the bottom of this entry- hopefully they help you and if they don't currently, hopefully they serve some helpful purpose for you eventually.

Firstly, some General Rules for DeviantArt that are too often forgotten...

General Rules of Deviantart to Live By

Be Respectful. This means:

"If you can't say something nice or constructive (referring to critiquing and constructive criticism), Don't say anything at all."
NEVER insult the artist, or the model, or what have you. If you dislike something, say so in a constructive, appropriate manner.
Fellow Deviant =Pelicanh Has some good points in his Journal

DO NOT steal the work of ANYONE.
Self explanatory; It is dishonest, petty, and mean whether it's traditional artwork, writing/poetry, photographs, etc.

ASK, don't ASSUME
Just because you like someones piece of art, or think you could put it to better use (for ex, on your myspace or other)- DON'T just assume it will be ok for you to do so.
Likewise, Just because you think you could "improve" a persons work doesn't mean you should (Not talking about Stock photos)... And IF you decide to do so anyway, accept the fact that:

1) You're stealing/ripping an artist
2) 2 words: COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT.
3) You will have One very pissed off Artist and Artist Community for you to deal with.

CREDITING
If you use stock, CREDIT IT.
If you ask to use something for a myspace/blog/website etc and you have the PERMISSION OF THE ARTIST, CREDIT IT.
Anytime you use something, brushes, textures, stock, etc that are not your own, CREDIT THEM.
Even if you have been merely influenced by someone else's work, CREDIT them; why not?

THOU SHALT NOT SPAM.


UNDERSTAND

Not every artist has the same Artist Policies for their work
(For example, just because ONE artist said you can use their work on your myspace/blog/website/whatever doesn't mean that EVERY artist will allow you to do so)

When In Doubt...
Ask

-The Artist
-Deviantart Forums
-Deviantart Staff/Artist Relations/etc.
-DON'T DO IT.

Everyone Has their Own Opinions of Art and what "ART" is
If you don't like what you see/read...
DON'T BLAME THE ARTIST.
If you find something you don't agree with or like, Either

-Leave appropriate constructive criticism
-Don't look at it; No one's MAKING you look at it.
-Turn on your "Mature Content" Filter.
-Leave Deviantart.



*~*~* Notes & Useful Things For YOU *~*~*

Courtesy of =Princess-of-Shadows:
Tips & Tricks on how to prevent art theft(Journal)

Courtesy of *kmye-chan:
+ What to do if you've been ripped... +(Journal)
+ Tips for beginners... :3 +(Journal)

Courtesy of DeviantArt News:
Plain Policy: Your guide to policy violation (Article by `Xerces)
Copyright on the internet 101(Article by =cosfrog)

Other
Copyright Concerns (DA Help Desk)
Ban the Orphan Works Bill (Care2 Petition)

*~*~*~*Stuff I'm working on...*~*~*~*

1. Requested Work for a Band. :gasp:

2. Various.

IMPORTANT I need to CORRECT old watermarks... stupid me... I left out the "9" in the web addresses... and I wish to darken them, so =x.x=