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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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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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~burnsplayguitar Aug 13, 2011  Hobbyist Interface Designer
it's great!
i nice way for a simple and effective "homepage"
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~burnsplayguitar Aug 13, 2011  Hobbyist Interface Designer
it's great!
i nice way for a simple and effective "homepage"
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`CypherVisor Aug 14, 2011
Yeah! :D

Enjoy it! :aww:
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*Spookeriffic Aug 12, 2011  Professional Digital Artist
Nicely done so far.
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`CypherVisor Aug 12, 2011
Done now! :)
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*Spookeriffic Aug 12, 2011  Professional Digital Artist
Yay! :squee:
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~EAT-MY-PAINTINGS Aug 12, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Wow :D you are amazing! :la:
Was this a commission?
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`CypherVisor Aug 12, 2011
Lol, thanks friend. No, its not commission! :aww:

ITS FREE! :D
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~EAT-MY-PAINTINGS Aug 12, 2011  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
:faint: awesome, thanks so much :hug:
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*Jewel-Thief Aug 12, 2011  Student Digital Artist
Oh dear lord. You are a CSS genius! =D
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