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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
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THE FATE OF YOUR INTERNET-LIFE IS AT STAKE!!!!!!
APPARENTLY THERE IS A HACKER ON DEVIANTART, CALLED 'LIFE OWNER'.....
TELL EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST BECAUSE IF SOMEBODY ON YOUR LIST ADDS HIM THEN YOU WILL GET HIM ON YOUR LIST. HE WILL FIGURE OUT YOUR ID COMPUTER ADDRESS, SO COPY AND PASTE THIS MESSAGE TO EVERYONE EVEN IF YOU DON'T CARE FOR THEM AND FAST BECAUSE IF HE HACKS THEIR EMAIL HE HACKS YOUR MAIL TOO (I think what it means by that is that he could assume the identity of your friends, and FOOL you into opening the letter since you think it's your friend that's sending it )!!...
Anyone using Internet mail such as Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL and so on. This information arrived this morning, Direct from both Microsoft and Norton. Please send it to everybody you know who has access to the Internet. You may receive an apparently harmless e-mail titled 'Mail Server Report'
If you open either file, a message will appear on your screen saying: 'It is to
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:
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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Sun Mar 2, 2008, 4:35 AM
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`miontre Nov 15, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Anyway, next step is figuring out how to have a longer display.. I noticed you could only display a certain length.

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`CypherVisor Nov 24, 2012
Yes. That's a challenge to get a bigger length in the widget. I tried some ways but it didn't work.

Btw, don't tell this to anyone yet. Its kinda smart secret. :ninja:

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`miontre Nov 24, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
I tried a few things too. I think the problem is, dA has limited the height for those. :XD:


Your secret is safe :shh:
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`CypherVisor Dec 8, 2012
Yeah if feature a journal then the deviation height is fixed by DA. :|
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`miontre Nov 15, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Okay, figured it out! :P

Create a journal with desired skin, then add a featured deviation widget, then use the search function to sneakily add your journal! :la:
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`CypherVisor Nov 24, 2012
Smart thing to do huh? :D
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`miontre Nov 24, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Very intelligent! I salute you :salute:
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`CypherVisor Dec 8, 2012
:giggle:
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`miontre Nov 15, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Hmmm!
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`CypherVisor Nov 24, 2012
:o
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