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Well we're a few months in now, and I think it's safe to say that the new years' resolution is starting to wear off. A number of you have been posting regularly, you guys are badasses and thanks for keeping things rocking!

For the rest of us (me included) life probably got in the way, we burnt out, we didn't know if we were doing the right thing, or some other myriad of reasons got us to stop posting. Well no need to worry, that's no reason to give up, it's a natural stage of any big decision. You're finally gonna start working hard, and then the doubt creeps in and that new video game comes out.

Well today I'm here to say, let's get back on the horse! I know I've been in a rut with my art the past month or so, but I'm ready to start cranking again, and if any of you out there are still stalking the group from afar feel free to join in! If you want to revamp your projects cause you've learned that you were chasing the wrong things, feel free to do so; if you just lost motivation and still want to keep rolling on the same project go for it!

Ultimately, don't beat yourself up if you fell behind. Life is not about regretting the past, nor is it about worrying for the future, it is about living in the moment, right now. Is art really worth it to you? Do you still want to achieve that elusive title of 'master'? What can you do with today to start moving in the right direction again? Then let's do what it takes and get there, the first setback is over, let's move on to the next level!

Keep rocking my friends! I'll have some new work up soon, and can't wait to see more of yours! :D
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:star: What is Daily Challenge? :star:

Daily Challenge is a group for serious artists who want to improve a specific area of their skills, whatever it may be. If you're serious and dedicated about improving your art, this is the group for you! Our goal is to inspire each other to work harder and do better, by being active and giving feedback on each others' work!

Awesome!! How can I join?

Start out by joining the group, anyone can be a memeber! However not everyone can submit artwork; if you would like to join Daily Challenge and be able to submit your artwork for feedback, you will need to follow these steps:

:bulletblue: Plan your project!
If you don't have a destination, how will you know when you've arrived? Spend some time to write up a brief description of your project, try to include things like:

1. Your goal
2. The kinds of studies you will be doing to reach that goal
3. The key points you need to focus on / remember
4. Resources, what books/dvds/tutorials are you going to use to aid your progress?
5. Inspirations, what artists are you looking at as touchstones for your goal?

:bulletblue: Make a presentation!
Spend a bit of time making a visual presentation of your project (EXAMPLE: [link] ). It can be as fancy or as plain as you want, but it should show your goals clearly, remind you to follow them and inspire you to reach them!

:bulletblue: Submit!
Join the group as a Member, then submit your project to the "Project Descriptions" folder and wait for approval. If your project is approved, you will be promoted to a Contributor and can post to the "All Submissions" folder! If you have any trouble, send a note to the group or to ~Andantonius.

:bulletblue: Get started!
Star working on your project! Do some kick-butt studies and submit them to the group for feedback! Repeat for a number of months and see how much you improve!

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GENERAL QUESTIONS:

:bulletorange: Why can't everyone submit their studies?
Because this is about momentum and synergy. We want everyone posting in this group to be on the top of their game; again this group is for serious artists, not hobbyists! If you don't care enough about your art to work hard and follow through with your project, this group isn't for you.

:bulletorange: Is there a skill level required to join?
Nope! Anyone can become a contributor, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals. The only requirement is you have to be dedicated! Which means that you must post regularly and show that you are studying diligently, not half-heartedly.

:bulletorange: Do I have to post every single day?
No, you don't. You do however have to post regularly; if you disappear for 3 months without explanation, you will be removed from the group. Why? Because you SHOULD be studying and drawing every day, that's the point of the group, to challenge yourself to practice and improve daily! And if you draw every day but only post every week, that's totally cool!

:bulletorange: I don't know what to do for my resources / inspirations!
Don't worry, this isn't super legalistic and you don't have to include those on your project description if you don't want to. The only reason they're there is to help you be specific and approach your goals with a plan, feel free to ask for help and suggestions if you need it!

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:iconmicheladax:
sorry i been a little bussy , i promise to find some space to add somee of my work
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*SamanthaJordaan Mar 14, 2013   Traditional Artist
Hi. Sorry ,please excuse me from submitting for a month. I have a big job and I'm finding it difficult to focus on everything I have and want to do. I'll be back on my studies after I finish this restaurant. :)
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~Andantonius Mar 30, 2013  Professional Digital Artist
No worries, take your time! Looking forward to seeing your studies when you return! :)
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~1o11y9o9 Mar 1, 2013  Student Digital Artist
I'm stuck trying to find resources and inspirations. Any suggestions?
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~Andantonius Mar 3, 2013  Professional Digital Artist
That depends on what it is you're studying. What are you trying to focus on, who inspires you to do what you're trying to do?
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~1o11y9o9 Mar 5, 2013  Student Digital Artist
Hmmm. I'm studying quite a lot. It'll probably take more than a year and a half to finish it all.
Copied and pasted from what I've written so far:

The things I will study:
The human body
Arms and legs and hands and feet
The male body, poses, gestures and body language
The female body, poses, gestures and body language
Face types and expressions
Character designs

Interactive objects
Trees
Animals
Landscapes, sky-scapes, seascapes, interiors, exteriors, fantasy-scapes, space-scapes etc
Machinery
Miscellaneous objects
Object designs

Putting it all together
Colours
Textures and materials
Composition (flow, contrast, colour scheme etc)
Explore different mediums and what’s important for all of them.
How to make stuff epic
Conceptual stories – playing with people’s emotions


But I'm sort of focusing on last one, how to give art meaning, instead of making art that people just glance at for half a second.

And I don't really know who inspires me. Certainly not any famous artists. Mostly people around me, I guess.
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*SamanthaJordaan Feb 7, 2013   Traditional Artist
I have already started a study and a friend told me about the group. It would be so helpful . I am very diligent . Could I join? This term is about portrait studies, structure, planes, expression and in all mediums from what ever source I can find. I have a folder in my gallery for this challenge .:-)
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~Andantonius Feb 8, 2013  Professional Digital Artist
Absolutely, anyone is welcome to join, just check out the directions on the upper right of our home page and apply! It would be great to have you! :)
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~VampiraMarie Feb 3, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Interesting this is like to make you push yourself witch i haven't done.
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~Andantonius Feb 3, 2013  Professional Digital Artist
Yep, hopefully we'll all motivate each other to work hard! :)
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