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Hello everyone!
I've been so terrible about keeping in touch with everyone and updating journals and things, please accept my apologies!  It's been a horrid winter here, battling colds, flus, bronchitis, lung and sinus infections. Now, Winter has always been my favourite time of year, so I never thought I'd say this, but PLEASE STOPPIT!!! Bring on the warmer weather!  However, this is NOT an invitation for the incredibly high heats we have here in the Summer time, ok?  Somewhere between freezing my tits off and melting would be nice   

A couple of months ago I lost my lovely dog, Freckles.  

She's on the left, my other dog, Patches, is on the right.  She was 13 years old and probably the best dog I've ever had, she would give me hugs and literally smile at me when she was happy, which was most of the time. She was an Australian Kelpie/Blue Cattle Dog cross.  It's still hard to write this now without tearing up   One minute she was fine, running around with the energy of a puppy, then she'd jumped into her chair and laid down. A few minutes later I heard a thud and went to see what it was, and she was lying on the floor and couldn't move. I helped her up but she couldn't stand...I got her onto a cushion on the floor and that's where she stayed most of the night.  I took her to the vet early the next morning and they thought that maybe she'd had a seizure or a stroke, and said they would keep her there for the day and do some more tests. Around noon I got a call from the vet, who said I should come right over, as she'd had another seizure and it was bad.  I left work and rushed over, and the vet said that she wouldn't recover from the seizure she'd just had, she couldn't even hold her head up.  Having her put down was the hardest thing I think I've ever had to do, saying good bye was excrutiating I miss her every day and still expect her to come running when I come home after work.  RIP my Freckles...you were such a good girl and I miss you like crazy

At the end of this year/early next year, I'll be away for a while having some long-awaited surgery. This is something I've been trying to have done for years now, and while it's good that it's finally going to happen, it's also scary and life-changing. I'll be in hospital for about a week and then recovering for another 5 weeks or so. Something to get my head around while I wait for my surgery date.

This really hasn't been my year, I'm ready for 2013 now, please!

Stuff

My good friend ^TheLastHuzzah is holding a contest! Check it out and enter if it's something you'd like to do. There's some awesome prizes up for grabs!

Want to know what else is happening around dA? Check out $Moonbeam13's Pimps and Whoas, full of all kinds of helpful and fun information!

Awesome News!

I would like to warmly and wholeheartedly welcome back to the position of Vector Community Volunteer, the wonderful `ChewedKandi!!  As most of you will remember, unless you're new to dA within the last year, `ChewedKandi was the amazing Vector CV before me.  She has re-volunteered to take on the roll again, and in a few days, when my year as Vector CV ends, she will be stepping up into the role again   Please give her a big WELCOME BACK!!!  

My term as the Vector CV will end on the 1st of October.  I've enjoyed being the Vector CV this year, and while I haven't done as much as I would have liked (due to internet issues at home as well as all of the above health issues), it has been great meeting so many wonderful Vector artists and other people in the dA community, as well as all of the other CVs that I shared my term with.  

Thank you to everyone who has sent me DD suggestions over the past year. Any suggestions I get once my term has ended will be forwarded to `ChewedKandi

I guess that's about all from me for now! Take care everyone and have an awesome week

&
`DomiSM

My recent journals:
August Vector DDs!
July 2012 Vector DDs!
June 2012 Vector DDs!
Suggesting VECTOR DDs to me! <3
May Vector DDs!
April Vector DDs!
March Vector DDs!</a"
February Vector DDs!
Changes to Daily Deviations!
January 2012 Vector DDs!
December Vector DDs!
November Vector DDs!
October 2011 Vector Daily Deviations!
Suggesting Daily Deviations

What is Vector Art?

In digital art there are two layer formats: raster and vector. Raster formats are based in pixels and vector is based in paths and points.

When you resize a raster image, you are expanding the pixels. Your program has to try to estimate what the colours would be for the additional pixels created. Due to this, the image loses it's clarity and creates a pixel effect.

When you resize a vector image, you are increasing the distance between the points. Due to this, the image doesn't lose it's clarity and doesn't pixellate.

The key element of vector is that it's infinitely scalable without any quality loss and it's why we love it!

What is a Daily Deviation?

A Daily Deviation is a site wide feature. These are selected from our galleries by Community Volunteers and from suggestions from ANYONE who is a member of deviantART!
If you'd like to find out more about how to suggest a Daily Deviation to me, check out my journal.
Please keep your wonderful suggestions coming!!

August 2012 Vector Daily Deviations

Below are all the Vector Daily Deviations I've featured in the month of August, 2012. If you've missed one you like, go visit, comment and favourite, show these amazing artists some love!!

A Light within by ~KazuLivingstone

A Light within is by ~KazuLivingstone
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =Vashtastic)

Elephant by ~denisosulli

Elephant is by ~denisosulli. The suggester says, "This is so amazing. The perspective is outstanding, the colors are beautiful, the detail is unbelievable and the mood is so calming. It is Absolutely magnificent!"
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~CadetDerp)

Daenerys Targaryen by ~dejan-delic

Daenerys Targaryen is by ~dejan-delic.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~Maay)

Hypnotism by ~HyeDaa

Hypnotism is by ~HyeDaa. "It really looks professional, and the pose and the execution suggest a sexy mood and feel which makes this piece very outstanding," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^JCROXAS)

Rendez-vous by ~meb85

Rendez-vous by *meb85 is an "enchanting piece of vector art has been staying unknown in the artist's gallery for 2 years. Yet I find it romantic and brilliant through its colours and it's serene, enchanting atmosphere," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Orbithia by ~Yuyutsu-of-Kashi

Orbithia by ~Yuyutsu-of-Kashi has beautiful lines and colours, love the flow of the hair which gives the whole piece movement <3
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Rockin' Style by ^TheLastHuzzah

Rockin' Style by ~TheLastHuzzah has beautiful colours, loving the tatts and those dreamy eyes...such a pretty vector <3
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Medusa by ~TheButcheress

Medusa by ~TheButcheress is an absolutely gorgeous Medusa, perhaps in her younger, sexier years!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MonaParvin)

The Study by ~McGillustrator

The Study by ~McGillustrator "is everything I love in vector -clean lines, crisp shapes, bright color and simple shapes that give the illusion of texture. I love how the colors pop, but still provide a fantastic ambiance," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =Vashtastic)

Look Into My Eyes Vector by ~frankwyte81

Look Into My Eyes Vector by ~frankwyte81 "is just such great quality and so incredible it's hard to believe it's not a photograph," says the suggester, and I couldn't agree more. The time and patience that goes into a piece like this is phenomenal! Also suggested by ~Argandia
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~TinyButton)

Arcadia by *The-Morlock

Arcadia by *The-Morlock "really caught my eyes with its awesome colors, its amazingly detailed background (the leaves, the statues, the temple, everything is stunning) and its very elegant frame and composition," says the suggester. Also suggested by =Ireal70
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *DameOdessa)

When They Really Get to Know You, They Will Run by ~sparkpenguin

When They Really Get to Know You, They Will Run by ~sparkpenguin. "The lighting is so gorgeous and so very summer. I love the mix of textures that was achieved," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =Vashtastic)

Jenny's Aerospace Journal by *SubjektZero

Jenny's Aerospace Journal by ~SubjektZero "is a wonderfully detailed and lively vector," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Bleeding Heart by ~Genaleah

Bleeding Heart by ~Genaleah is a bright, fun vector <3
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by `YukiMizuno)

Adventure Time by *Sin-nombre

Adventure Time is by ~Sin-nombre. "I love creative fan art, especially when it's vector," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =Vashtastic)

Return to Innocence by ~hatefuel

Return to Innocence by ~hatefuel
(Featured by `DomiSM)

My Book by *SugarWheel

My Book by ~SugarWheel
(Featured by `DomiSM)

BAD TRIP by ~Rockfield

BAD TRIP by ~Rockfield
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Bad Hair Day by ~michellekathryn

Bad Hair Day by ~michellekathryn
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Birds by ~Mari-M007

Birds by *Mari-M007
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Einstein MF by ~roberlan

Einstein MF by ~roberlan
(Featured by `DomiSM)

A True Gentleman by ~Rebeccannoying

A True Gentleman by ~Rebeccannoying
(Featured by `DomiSM)

My recent journals:
July 2012 Vector DDs!
June 2012 Vector DDs!
Suggesting VECTOR DDs to me! <3
'Revamp Your Vector' Contest Winners!!
PE: Vector Contest Ends & Vector Week Wrap-Up!
PE: Vector Categories
PE: Careers in Vector Graphics
May Vector DDs!
PE: Revamp Your Vector Contest!
PE: Vectors: To Mix or Not to Mix?
Project Educate: Getting Started with Vectors!
Project Educate - Vector Week Intro!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! & personal notes...
New CVs in the house!! Go welcome them!
February Vector DDs!
Changes to Daily Deviations!
Project Educate & Personal Updates
January 2012 Vector DDs!
'VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS' Contest - WINNERS!!
"Vector YOUR Christmas" & Stuff
The History of Art - Vector Graphics
"VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS" CONTEST!!
Pimpage & Stuff!
Project Educate: Community Projects
October 2011 Vector Daily Deviations!
Sta.sh? Project Educate Vector Update! More!
Scaleable Goodness
Important Stuff & Various Odds and Ends
Suggesting Daily Deviations

Apologies!!  I'm so sorry this is so late coming out! I haven't had a very good connection at home this past week...my darling hubby went over our download limit and our speed was slowed to dial-up speed....eep! I couldn't get ANYthing to load...so I couldn't do anything here   Everything's back to normal now (whatever 'normal' is), so without further ado...here are July's Vector DDs!

What is Vector Art?

In digital art there are two layer formats: raster and vector. Raster formats are based in pixels and vector is based in paths and points.

When you resize a raster image, you are expanding the pixels. Your program has to try to estimate what the colours would be for the additional pixels created. Due to this, the image loses it's clarity and creates a pixel effect.

When you resize a vector image, you are increasing the distance between the points. Due to this, the image doesn't lose it's clarity and doesn't pixellate.

The key element of vector is that it's infinitely scalable without any quality loss and it's why we love it!

What is a Daily Deviation?

A Daily Deviation is a site wide feature. These are selected from our galleries by Community Volunteers and from suggestions from ANYONE who is a member of deviantART!
If you'd like to find out more about how to suggest a Daily Deviation to me, check out my journal.
Please keep your wonderful suggestions coming!!

July 2012 Vector Daily Deviations

Below are all the Vector Daily Deviations I've featured in the month of July, 2012. If you've missed one you like, go visit, comment and favourite, show these amazing artists some love!!

China scenery by *LimKis

China scenery is by *LimKis.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *Ginryuzaki)

Birthday Portrait by *ChasingArtwork

Birthday Portrait by *ChasingArtwork is an awesome gift, who wouldn't love to receive a portrait of themselves as an evil villain, and so wonderfully illustrated?!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Piscis by ~akyanyme

Piscis by ~akyanyme is beautiful in it's colours and details. Be sure to view this one at full view so you don't miss anything!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Take it to the 80's by *nicole-m-scott

Take it to the 80's by *nicole-m-scott is full of gorgeous textures and beautiful colours. Loving the 80's feel to this one! <3
(Featured by `DomiSM)

APERITIF SERIES 2c by *olo409

APERITIF SERIES 2c by *olo409 is just one in a series of Apertif pieces that are mesmerising.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Dr. House by ~diplines

Such a fan of this artist's work, it was difficult choosing Dr. House by ~diplines from his gallery! I particularly love the Ronald McD clown shoes <3 Be sure to check out his other work, you won't be sorry.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

The Great Gats by ~garie

The Great Gatsby by ~garie is "An excellent Visual summary of the Great Gatsby, wordless and powerfully symbolic," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =Philosophy-in-Blue)

Good Old Times by =CarinaReis

Good Old Times by ~OvelhaNegra "Is utterly funny. The concept is something phenomenal and hilarious. Brings us back to nostalgic moments. Who in the world never tried this? Very funny work. I think this deviant deserves this recognization for her amazing work and gallery," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by `NunoDias)

sticky bitch by ~pseudo-manitou

sticky bitch is by ~pseudo-manitou.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^neurotype)

Kawaii Cute Food Group Bonanza Vector by *KawaiiUniverseStudio

Kawaii Cute Food Group Bonanza Vector by ~ValentinaCrespo is a "Beautiful kawaii vector style, full of absolute adorable and bright colours. I like all of the little details and multiple expressions as well! I think this one is well done," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =rioIu)

In Love by ~TIME-24

In Love by ~TIME-24 is "Impressive artwork, amazing combination of the lines, they flow really well together. This artwork reflects the feeling caused by love in terms of beautiful vector lines and composition," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~heartsword)

Sand king by ~paulirlan

Sand king is by ~paulirlan.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~paulirlan)

Grapes of Euphoria by ~icickle

Grapes of Euphoria by ~icickle "...deserves a DD not only because of the wonderful background and enchanting characters, but because of the unique and mystical mood it portrays," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by !creyk)

killer mop monster from outer space by ~skansen

killer mop monster from outer space by ~skansen. "This artist has a fascinating gallery. The deviant's vectors are simple but very effective," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =Venry)

Cherry Dollface by ~Enz90

Cherry Dollface is by ~Enz90.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Luna and Artemis Yin Yang Symbol by ~SayurixSama

Luna and Artemis Yin Yang Symbol by ~SayurixSama is so simple yet so effective...a truely creative and lovely vector <3
(Featured by `DomiSM)

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La_Muerte by ~Dsings

La_Muerte by ~Dsings is an explosion of gorgeous colours and creativity. There's so much to see here!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Tiny Dancer by ~vivalanat

Tiny Dancer by ~vivalanat
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~WillTC)

Birth of Venus by ~Serated13

Birth of Venus is by ~Serated13. "I can't believe this complete revamp of a calssic art piece in vector form has completely dropped under the radar," says the suggester, and I agree. It's a stunning vector piece that definitely needs more attention!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~TattyDesigns)

Blue vector bird by ~InnaAdamenya

Blue vector bird is by ~InnaAdamenya.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *AFineWar)

PETRAs by ~peaceonearth888

PETRAs by ~peaceonearth888 is "A wonderful earthen tones vector with an abundance of detail and a very raw, rustic feel to it that takes you back decades when there weren't heavy duty tractors to do the field work," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Wise A extraordinaire by *ssst

Wise A extraordinaire by =ssst is a wonderful vector, full of creativity. From the perspective to the lighting, not to mention that awesome monitor setup, this artist once again draws us into the story that each of her pieces tells.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Tea-Witched by ~Paperbag-Ninja

Tea-Witched by ~Paperbag-Ninja is "A beautiful, fun vector that combines the mysticism of magic with the ol' English tea tradition. Cheers!" says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Allison Brie by ~DeviantJC

Allison Brie is by ~DeviantJC.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Mikoto by ~toravi

Mikoto by ~toravi "is a brilliant example of luxury in detail and marvelous colours combined to create an enchanting, timeless vector illustration," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Little Ariel by ~flashparade

Little Ariel by *flashparade is a gorgeous little mermaid, just one of many in this outstanding artist's gallery! Do yourself a favour and check out the rest.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

hide by ~evertskii11

hide is by ~evertskii11
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Yellow by ~O-Nobody-O

Yellow by ~O-Nobody-O is an awesome minimalist vector, and I love the overall design and colour choices.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

back by ~bboypion

back by =bboypion has beautiful movement and lovely colours, always a great combination!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

My recent journals:
June 2012 Vector DDs!
Suggesting VECTOR DDs to me! <3
'Revamp Your Vector' Contest Winners!!
PE: Vector Contest Ends & Vector Week Wrap-Up!
PE: Vector Categories
PE: Careers in Vector Graphics
May Vector DDs!
PE: Revamp Your Vector Contest!
PE: Vectors: To Mix or Not to Mix?
Project Educate: Getting Started with Vectors!
Project Educate - Vector Week Intro!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! & personal notes...
New CVs in the house!! Go welcome them!
February Vector DDs!
Changes to Daily Deviations!
Project Educate & Personal Updates
January 2012 Vector DDs!
'VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS' Contest - WINNERS!!
"Vector YOUR Christmas" & Stuff
The History of Art - Vector Graphics
"VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS" CONTEST!!
Pimpage & Stuff!
Project Educate: Community Projects
October 2011 Vector Daily Deviations!
Sta.sh? Project Educate Vector Update! More!
Scaleable Goodness
Important Stuff & Various Odds and Ends
Suggesting Daily Deviations

What is Vector Art?

In digital art there are two layer formats: raster and vector. Raster formats are based in pixels and vector is based in paths and points.

When you resize a raster image, you are expanding the pixels. Your program has to try to estimate what the colours would be for the additional pixels created. Due to this, the image loses it's clarity and creates a pixel effect.

When you resize a vector image, you are increasing the distance between the points. Due to this, the image doesn't lose it's clarity and doesn't pixellate.

The key element of vector is that it's infinitely scalable without any quality loss and it's why we love it!

What is a Daily Deviation?

A Daily Deviation is a site wide feature. These are selected from our galleries by Community Volunteers and from suggestions from ANYONE who is a member of deviantART!
If you'd like to find out more about how to suggest a Daily Deviation to me, check out my journal.
Please keep your wonderful suggestions coming!!

June 2012 Vector Daily Deviations

Below are all the Vector Daily Deviations I've featured in the month of June, 2012. If you've missed one you like, go visit, comment and favourite, show these amazing artists some love!!

mondo: toy story by *strongstuff

mondo: toy story by *strongstuff is a wonderful tribute to Disney's Toy Story movies, starring all of the main characters, and I'm just loving that colour palette!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *AFineWar)

Bacardi Rum Vector by ~FajitaPitaGuy

The suggester says, "When I ran across Bacardi Rum Vector by ~FajitaPitaGuy, I had to zoom in to see if that was a vector. Very clean color and design, and a nice blend of techniques, this is a vector worth a closer look!"
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *rjonesdesign)

skull by ~Ramonova

skull is by ~Ramonova. Loving the colours and perspective of the skull in this piece! The artist has managed to make a beautiful image out of something usually not thought of as beautiful.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~HelloAmerica)

Behind everything (finished) by ~Miss-Mad-Heater

Behind everything (finished) by ~Miss-Mad-Heater is a simple yet lovely vector...and you HAVE to love all that red hair!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Protect Her! by *xAlyaHx

Protect Her! by *xAlyaHx is "So simple and cute! I love the colors and silhouettes!" says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =Vashtastic)

Super Jetpack Penguin Promotional 4 by ~GemmaSuen

Super Jetpack Penguin Promotional 4 by =GemmaSuen is one of those vectors that you can't look at without smiling
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Bad relationship by ~alphabethater

Bad relationship is by ~alphabethater. I just adore the expressions in the characters' faces, and love the meaning behind this vector!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Gamer Grrrl! by ~whoisfaust

Gamer Grrrl! by ~whoisfaust is a wonderful illustration, I'm loving the skully barette in her hair and those stripey purple socks! <3
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Sausage Sorceress With Minion by *grelin-machin

Sausage Sorceress With Minion by *grelin-machin. I can never go past this artist's gallery without seeing something that makes me giggle or feel slightly squeamish! Love her work...be sure to check out the rest of her amazing gallery!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Blue Mermaid by ~lauramiclea

Blue Mermaid by ~lauramiclea is a sweet and colourful underwater themed vector, with such a beautiful little mermaid!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *piercingemeralds2)

Mermaid and Dolphins by ~GruberJan

Mermaid and Dolphins by ~GruberJan has "Wonderful colors! Don't miss the rest of this gallery," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by `Minato-Kushina)

Murder by ~frantcdisorder619

Murder by ~frantcdisorder619 sends chills down my spine. Love the black and white lineart!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Glass Bean by ~imlineking

Glass Bean by ~gromarog is an awesome, clever vector...what a great way to illustrate coffee! <3
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Xiaoshu by ~cissy

Xiaoshu by ~cissy is full of amazing details and symbolism. Love the colour pallete as well!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =dienutza)

For book. Bespalov.10 by ~PinkaCat

For book. Bespalov.10 by ~PinkaCat is so adorable and fun! I'd love to read the book that holds these beautiful illustrations.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^sTiViA)

Fall depression by ~Zzanthia

Fall depression is by *Zzanthia. This artist gets better with every piece, and her latest work is no exception! Love the details and imagination, this one made me giggle!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

d i s s e c t by ~Smangii

d i s s e c t is by ~Smangii. The suggester says, "I am taken to this one because it's like you're trying to decode a message."
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =rioIu)

DeepNight by ~minoll

DeepNight by ~minoll is a wonderful illustration, love the perspective, depth and details!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

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GLaDOS Revisited by !Phantom-Quasar

GLaDOS Revisited is by ~Phantom-Quasar. The suggester says, "The artist perfectly captured the feeling of destruction and decay when you first meet GLaDOS in Portal2. This picture is also very well made, and in my opinion, meets with the standards of previous vector DDs, because of amount of detail and great lighting. She looks just like in game!"
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~Alavesa)

I LOVE you FM by ~temy0ng

I LOVE you FM is by *temy0ng
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *Ginryuzaki)

City Life by ~shoelesspeacock

City Life by ~Reanimagic is a wonderful mix of typography and illustration, all wrapped up in one great vector package!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *SeaSpryte)

Busy home by ~Paperpanic

Busy home is by ~Paperpanic.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

The Sorvet's by ~antoniomosko

The Sorvet's by ~antoniomosko is a deliciously creative design!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

gaudiesque by ~haruwen

gaudiesque by ~haruwen "has leveraged Inkscapes voronoi pattern to produce a beautiful Guadi-mosiac inspired piece. Whilst a filter was used to create the shapes, the artist applied the colours by hand--a process that would have driven myself crazy," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~microUgly)

ORIGANIMALS_DOG and CAT by ~Joe-proudmoore

ORIGANIMALS_DOG and CAT is by ~Joe-proudmoore. "I really like the whimsical feel of this artist's vectors, but this one is probably my favorite, though I highly suggest looking at the rest of their gallery," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^Katara-Alchemist)

Chinese woman plays the balalaika by ~dimary

Chinese woman plays the balalaika is by ~dimary. Full of outstanding detail and beautiful colours, this piece is just one example of the amazing vector works by this artist. Be sure to check out the rest of the gallery!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *Ginryuzaki)

Hispanic Greeting card by *MissChatZ

Hispanic Greeting card is by *MissChatZ.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =SoulFighty)

Carried Away by `ChewedKandi

Carried Away by `ChewedKandi is an amazingly beautiful vector by a brilliant vector artist! She improves with each piece she does, and this is no exception <3
(Featured by `DomiSM)

ButterflEYES by *aaronsdesign

ButterflEYES by *aaronsdesign is a lovely design with beautiful colours and a wonderful imagination!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

My recent journals:
Suggesting VECTOR DDs to me! <3
'Revamp Your Vector' Contest Winners!!
PE: Vector Contest Ends & Vector Week Wrap-Up!
PE: Vector Categories
PE: Careers in Vector Graphics
May Vector DDs!
PE: Revamp Your Vector Contest!
PE: Vectors: To Mix or Not to Mix?
Project Educate: Getting Started with Vectors!
Project Educate - Vector Week Intro!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! & personal notes...
New CVs in the house!! Go welcome them!
February Vector DDs!
Changes to Daily Deviations!
Project Educate & Personal Updates
January 2012 Vector DDs!
'VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS' Contest - WINNERS!!
"Vector YOUR Christmas" & Stuff
The History of Art - Vector Graphics
"VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS" CONTEST!!
Pimpage & Stuff!
Project Educate: Community Projects
October 2011 Vector Daily Deviations!
Sta.sh? Project Educate Vector Update! More!
Scaleable Goodness
Important Stuff & Various Odds and Ends
Suggesting Daily Deviations

Hi everyone!! Sorry for the delay in getting the winners of the 'Revamp Your Vector' Contest announced...it's been a crazy couple of weeks and I haven't had much dA time!

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THIRD PLACE goes to =Vashtastic for !
Congrats!! You have won a 3 Month Subscription to dA and a T-Shirt of your choice!

Honourable mentions go to ~Aeylita-9 for and to *AJ333 for

Thanks everyone for participating, and congrats again to all the winners!

The Revamp Your Vector Contest has now ended!!

Thank you SO much to everyone who entered!! Here's a list of the wonderful entries:
        
Winners will be announced soon!

Vector Week Wrap-Up

Project Educate: Vector Week Intro
PE: Getting Started With Vectors!
PE: Vectors...to Mix or Not to Mix?
PE: Careers in Vector Graphics
PE: Vector Categories

I hope everyone found something useful in these articles. Thanks for your time and thanks for all of the comments and feedback! My Notebox is always open, should you have any questions about anything pertaining to Vectors, or anything at all really!

and
`DomiSM

Vector Categories

Knowing which category to place your work into not only helps you by being correctly placed so that people searching for your type of work can find you, but also helps the Community Volunteers when they are looking for pieces to award a DD to. If your work is in the wrong category, chances are you're missing out on watchers and may also miss out on getting your work chosen for DD features.  

So...let's have a look at the different vector categories and what kind of work belongs in each of them, so that you can correctly categories your creations!

Digital Art > Vectors This is the base Vector category. Anything and everything vector can go in here, but wait! There are so many sub-categories so that you can really narrow down which vector category your work belongs in!

Digital Art > Vectors > Abstract  Vector artwork that does not attempt to represent external, recognizable reality but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms and colours.

Digital Art > Vectors > Animals Vector artwork that depicts any REAL animal. This is the category to submit dogs, cats, birds, rats, rabbits, etc...NOT the category to submit Unicorns, Dragons, fictional animals/creatures, etc. These belong in Fantasy

Digital Art > Vectors > Conceptual Vector artwork in which the idea presented by the artist is considered more important than the finished product.

Digital Art > Vectors > Fantasy Vector artwork based upon fantasy: medieval settings, mystical lands and mythical beings

Digital Art > Vectors > Food & Drink Vector Artwork of food and drinks...pretty self explanatory

Digital Art > Vectors > Macabre & Dark Vector artwork which focus on the frightening, grotesque and disturbing.

Digital Art > Vectors > Miscellaneous Miscellaneous vector artwork.  This category is for work that doesn't really fall under any of the other categories.

Digital Art > Vectors > Objects Vector art depicting one or more inanimate objects.

Digital Art > Vectors > People Vector artwork depicting people, or a person, as the main subject of the art piece.

Digital Art > Vectors > Portraits Vector artwork depicting only the face or head and shoulders of a subject.

Digital Art > Vectors > Scenes Vector art depicting a particular scene representative of a specific place of location.

Digital Art > Vectors >Science Fiction Vector artwork depicting speculative scientific discoveries, space travel and scenes, and other world life forms.

Digital Art > Vectors > Surreal Vector artwork having the qualities of surrealism; bizarre: a surreal mix of fact and fantasy.

Digital Art > Vectors > Vehicles Vector artwork depicting vehicles including: automobiles, motorcycles, watercraft, trains and aircraft.

What other categories include Vector sub-categories?

I'm glad you asked!! There are a few non-vector categories that DO contain a vector SUB-category! Those are:

Anime & Manga > Digital Media > Vector Vector based manga and anime art created using programs like Adobe Illustrator, Flash, ToonBoom and Corel Draw.

Anthro > Digital Media > Vector Digital anthropomorphic art (giving human qualities to non-human creatures) created in vector-based programs like Adobe Illustrator, Flash, ToonBoom and Corel Draw.

Cartoons & Comics > Digital Media > Cartoons > Vector Vector cartoon images created in specialized vector programs such as Illustrator, Freehand, Corel Draw, and Flash.

Cartoons & Comics > Digital Media > Comics > Vector Vector comic pages or strips created in programs such as Illustrator, Flash or Freehand.

Customization > Wallpaper > Vector Wallpapers consisting of vector based artwork created with Illustrator, Freehand, Corel Draw, and Flash.

Fan Art > Digital Art > Vector > Books & Novels, Games, Miscellaneous, Movies & TV Digital fan art vector images based on copyrighted material created using computer vector software.

I think that covers all of the vector categories on dA! If I've left anything out, please let me know   There is also the Mixed Media category into which any vector work that's mixed with raster elements should go...please see PE: Vectors...to Mix or Not to Mix? for more info on that

I hope this list and their descriptions help you to categorise your work correctly.  

REMINDER:  PE REVAMP YOUR VECTOR CONTEST - LESS THAN 17 HOURS LEFT!!

THEME:

We want you to choose either one of your earliest Vector pieces, (or if you're new to Vectoring and don't have 'earlier' pieces, you can choose a non-vector piece) and give your work a Vector Makeover!  We want you to totally remake your ealier vector/non-vector piece into a brand-new Vector!

RULES:

Your entry MUST:
1) Be a totally NEW piece, created especially for this contest, and must be reworked from a previous piece in your gallery. Pieces uploaded earlier than May 28, 2012 will be disqualified.

2) Be submitted to `DomiSM via a NOTE with the Subject 'REVAMP CONTEST'.  One note per entry, please do not submit multiple entries in one note.  If I do not get a note from you with your entry into the contest, I won't know it exists, and it won't be judged as part of the contest.

3) Be 100% VECTOR! Please do not use raster (pixel based) textures or other raster elements in your entry.  If you are unsure if something is a raster element, please note me and ASK...I promise I don't bite

You may enter more than once as long as the above rules are followed, but you can only win ONCE.

DEADLINE:

The contest started on May 28, 2012 and will end at midnight, PST on June 3, 2012.  Winners will be announced as soon as possible after the contest ends.
Check this link to see what time the contest ends in your part of the world: [link]

PRIZES!:

1st Place will receive a One Year Membership to deviantART and a T-Shirt of their choice*.
2nd place: 6 month subscription to dA and a dA T-Shirt of their choice*.
3rd place:  3 month subscription to dA and a dA T-Shirt of their choice*.

*If selected item is out of stock, you'll be asked to select a different item. dA T-Shirts must be added to your Wishlist in order to receive them. Hoodies and Jackets not included.

Where Can Vectors Take You?

Any vectorist will tell you that there is a lot of personal satisfaction in creating vector art. Because it's not the simplest of mediums to work with, most vector artists will take great pleasure in finishing a piece and being proud of their work, even in the beginner stages.  Personally I also find great joy in watching other vector artists complete a piece, knowing how much work went into it.

But what else can vectors do for us?

If you decide to take your vector knowledge and skill into the workplace, there are many avenues and careers that Vector artists can embark upon.

Freelancing Being a Freelance Vector artist can take you in many directions, leaving your possibilities wide open to different opportunities. One week you might find yourself designing a logo or branding elements for a new company. The next week you might be designing a larger than life billboard.  You might set your sights on designing and illustrating children's books or greeting cards.  Being a freelance vector artists allows you to be diverse and seldom bored!  Freelancing does have a down-side as well, in that you have to constantly put yourself out there and find work, especially in the beginning stages. Once you've established yourself a bit and satisfied some clients, more work should come your way. After a while you'll probably find that you've become so busy that you're having to turn down some work just to keep up with the work you decide to take!

Advertising Agencies While vectors are used more and more in the graphics industry, most agencies will need you to know a variety of mediums other than vector, in order to satisfy the wide variety of clients and their needs.  But designers are discovering more often than not, that vectors are the easiest to work with when designing work for a client.  Vectors are able to be edited very quickly in most cases.  Changing a colour of an object or text is much easier in vector than it is in raster work. The size of a vector file is also important, as it's usually very, very small when compared to a raster file.  Extremely complex vector work can be contained in a very small file size!

Signmaking  This is a field that I hold close to my heart, and this is how I earn my living these days. I work for a small but long-established signmaking company. We might be small, but there is almost nothing that we can't do, and we love a good challenge!  My job is to do the vector work for 95% of the signs, business cards, vehicle graphics, embroidery designs, personal property signs, posters, banners...the list is pretty big.  I love my job. It's as diverse as being a freelance artist, but without the headache of having to find my own clients and do my own bookwork   I have found over the past few years of working for signmakers, that vector artists are pretty in-demand, at least around here. I should note here that while Adobe Illustrator is the 'standard' for most vector illustrations, in the signmaking world CorelDRAW is more widely used. I'm not sure of the reason behind this, whether it's that CorelDRAW is more compatible with the vinyl cutters and larger plotting machines than Illustrator is, or if it's because of the add-on tools that can be bought for CorelDRAW such as SignTools, EasySIGN and other similar add-ons that make our jobs much easier. So if you're in the market for a job with a signwriter, you might brush up on some CorelDRAW skills

Web Design Scalable Vector Graphics (or SVG) has been around since 1999. So why is it news today? The answer is inline SVG. Using HTML5, you can code SVG directly in your page, so vectors are being used more often in web design these days! The main reason being that the file size for vector graphics, as stated in the Advertising Agency paragraph above, are SO much smaller than raster files, and therefore LOAD onto webpages at warp speed!

What else? The possibilities of finding work with vector graphics is pretty much limited to your imagination and how much effort you're willing to put into finding the perfect job for you.  The jobs/careers listed above are only a few examples. Vectors are finding their way into fashion illustration, television graphics, mobile applications (such as graphics for that iPhone or Android phone in your pocket), game designs, software creation, animation...the list goes on and on!

What makes vector graphics so popular? The infinite scalability, the clarity and the file size! In each and every profession that works with vector graphics, these are the main reasons they're so popular, and the reason that more and more companies are using them in their design work...and of course they're the reasons WE love vectors so much!!

Until next time...
and
`DomiSM

What is Vector Art?

In digital art there are two layer formats: raster and vector. Raster formats are based in pixels and vector is based in paths and points.

When you resize a raster image, you are expanding the pixels. Your program has to try to estimate what the colours would be for the additional pixels created. Due to this, the image loses it's clarity and creates a pixel effect.

When you resize a vector image, you are increasing the distance between the points. Due to this, the image doesn't lose it's clarity and doesn't pixellate.

The key element of vector is that it's infinitely scalable without any quality loss and it's why we love it!

What is a Daily Deviation?

A Daily Deviation is a site wide feature. These are selected from our galleries by Community Volunteers and from suggestions from ANYONE who is a member of deviantART!
If you'd like to find out more about how to suggest a Daily Deviation to me, check out my journal.
Please keep your wonderful suggestions coming!!

May 2012 Vector Daily Deviations

Below are all the Vector Daily Deviations I've featured in the month of May, 2012.  If you've missed one you like, go visit, comment and favourite, show these amazing artists some love!!

Be like a child by ~iamkzee

Be like a child by ~iamkzee is a lovely portrait, and I think the artist's comment says it all...who wouldn't love to be a child again?
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Jinete del dragon de aire by ~mjdaluz

Jinete del dragon de aire is by *Lillyfly06 "is a beautiful reminder of childhood dreams and surely many can identify with Jinete del dragon de aire where they've always dreamed they could ride a dragon through the clouds," says the suggester. Also suggested by =xthumbtakx
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Tulips by *IvanVashchenko

Tulips by *IvanVashchenko is "a beautiful show of how simple shapes can be used to the fullest to create the recognizable, almost gem like representations of this lovely flower," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Heroes - book cover by ~Raiddo

Heroes - book cover by ~Raiddo is just one of many very talented vectors in this artist's gallery. Check out the rest!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

butterfly by ~rustamzade

butterfly by ~rustamzade "Is such a wonderfully original concept for a vector and the colours are simply superb," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

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Tropical flower by !Anvigiki

Tropical flower by *k-chu is a lovely vector with vivid colours!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by `Minato-Kushina)

Onion - Don't Cry by *Fhotp

Onion - Don't Cry by ~Fhotp "Those eyes are so expressive... This vector is full of emotion, sadness and plea, yet I can't help but find it immensely adorable," says the suggester, and I totally agree!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

couture 50's red dress by *BreeLeman

couture 50's red dress is by *BreeLeman. "I love the colors, because it's smooth and I can really see someone wearing this in the 50s. It's also a pretty design," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~FallenSoul101)

Radiation Waste by ~ExtremelyShane

Radiation Waste by ~ExtremelyShane "highlights, in few colours and in an adorable style, what nuclear waste dumping leads too. It is both gloom and cute at the same time, if you will pardon my indecisiveness," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Joker by ~violentarthz

Joker is by ~violentarthz
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~PoisonedLemonade)

Abstract Design1 by ~RBedlam

Abstract Design1 is by ~RBedlam. "One can clearly see a very serene country landscape with clouds, rivers, forest and crops (even if it has 2 sons) merged together with what appears to be, at first sight, very sombre black lines. A wonderful abstract vector with many secrets to show... " says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

JetPack Heroes Level 2 BG by ~thedanimator

JetPack Heroes Level 2 BG by ~thedanimator is "A windy and cartoony game background, with lovely colours and theme. Yey, hedgehogs!!!" says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Wedding Dance on the Beach by ~Zhaana

Wedding Dance on the Beach by ~Zhaana is "full of poetry and sweetness. The artist respected all the things of the original creation and she made a great work," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *The-Morlock)

Doodlers Art Enthusiast by *oliversantiago

Doodlers Art Enthusiast by ~obzgraphiczzz is an explosion of creativeness and fun!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^JCROXAS)

Pygmalion and Galatea by ~cesarvs

Pygmalion and Galatea by ~cesarvs "is one of the many vectors this artist has on the subject of Greek mythology, yet by far I find it the most enchanting," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Making Comic by *anggatantama

Making Comic by ~anggatantama is such a fun illustration of what goes through the mind of...an illustrator!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *piercingemeralds2)

HULK by ~ruados

HULK by ~ruados, "The details are amazing! cool artwork ;__;" says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^JCROXAS)

Nike T-shirt - Octopus by ~TokyoCandies

Nike T-shirt - Octopus by ~TokyoCandies is such an amazing and fun Vector, it was difficult to choose just one from this artist's gallery, be sure to check out the rest!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

picnic by *piece-of-kayk

picnic by ~happypeewee is "Simply adorable and it looks really tasty at the same time," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Cotton Candy ba by ~SuperPalits

Cotton Candy baby is by ~SuperPalits. "Crisp + yummy colors = bravo!" says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^JCROXAS)

Heaven's On Fire by ~DavidJMoore

Heaven's On Fire by ~anubis3021 is one smokin' hot vector!!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Magic Night by ~TheDigitalMethod

Magic Night by ~TheDigitalMethod has such beautiful colours and smooth gradients that give the piece depth. Lovely vectoring!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Snoggleduster! by ~Zigzagline40

Snoggleduster! by ~Zigzagline40 "is such a fun, vivid and enchanting ninja, even if by now most are used to either the Naruto or the traditional style ones. A wonderful character vector!" says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

The Auntumn Song by ~AtixVector

The Auntumn Song by ~AtixVector is an amazing Vector piece, full of creativity and skill. This artist never fails to "WOW!" us with his work!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Teeto and Sisi by *kapreski

Teeto and Sisi by *kapreski is an adorable game scene, it makes me want to know what the game is all about!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

tie your shoes by ~ArinThoughts

tie your shoes by ~ArinThoughts is wonderfully simplistic with a hint of abstract. Love the colours!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Star Crossed Book Cover by *CQcat

Star Crossed Book Cover by *CQcat is a "Sweet piece, lovely colors, and beautiful art <3" says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^JCROXAS)

My recent journals:
PE: Revamp Your Vector Contest!
PE: Vectors: To Mix or Not to Mix?
Project Educate: Getting Started with Vectors!
Project Educate - Vector Week Intro!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! & personal notes...
New CVs in the house!! Go welcome them!
February Vector DDs!
Changes to Daily Deviations!
Project Educate & Personal Updates
January 2012 Vector DDs!
'VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS' Contest - WINNERS!!
"Vector YOUR Christmas" & Stuff
The History of Art - Vector Graphics
"VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS" CONTEST!!
Pimpage & Stuff!
Project Educate: Community Projects
October 2011 Vector Daily Deviations!
Sta.sh? Project Educate Vector Update! More!
Scaleable Goodness
Important Stuff & Various Odds and Ends
Suggesting Daily Deviations

Don't Forget The Project Educate: Revamp Your Vector Contest!

THEME:

We want you to choose either one of your earliest Vector pieces, (or if you're new to Vectoring and don't have 'earlier' pieces, you can choose a non-vector piece) and give your work a Vector Makeover!  We want you to totally remake your ealier vector/non-vector piece into a brand-new Vector!

RULES:

Your entry MUST:
1) Be a totally NEW piece, created especially for this contest, and must be reworked from a previous piece in your gallery. Pieces uploaded earlier than May 28, 2012 will be disqualified.

2) Be submitted to `DomiSM via a NOTE with the Subject 'REVAMP CONTEST'.  One note per entry, please do not submit multiple entries in one note.  If I do not get a note from you with your entry into the contest, I won't know it exists, and it won't be judged as part of the contest.

3) Be 100% VECTOR! Please do not use raster (pixel based) textures or other raster elements in your entry.  If you are unsure if something is a raster element, please note me and ASK...I promise I don't bite

You may enter more than once as long as the above rules are followed, but you can only win ONCE.

DEADLINE:

The contest started on May 28, 2012 and will end at midnight, PST on June 3, 2012.  Winners will be announced as soon as possible after the contest ends.

PRIZES!:

1st Place will receive a One Year Membership to deviantART and a T-Shirt of their choice*.
2nd place: 6 month subscription to dA and a dA T-Shirt of their choice*.
3rd place:  3 month subscription to dA and a dA T-Shirt of their choice*.

*If selected item is out of stock, you'll be asked to select a different item. dA T-Shirts must be added to your Wishlist in order to receive them. Hoodies and Jackets not included.

To Mix or not to Mix?

I often get asked questions regarding what is and what isn't allowed in a Vector piece to allow it to remain a Vector piece.
Sound confusing?  Isn't a Vector piece always a Vector piece?  The answer to this is 'NO!'
Let me explain by starting with the definition of a Vector:  Although I've already posted `ChewedKandi's definition of Vectors many times in my journals, I'll do so again now.

In digital art there are two layer formats: Raster and Vector. Raster formats are based in pixels and vector is based in paths and points.
When you resize a raster image, you are expanding the pixels. Your program has to try to estimate what the colours would be for the additional pixels
created. Due to this, the image loses it's clarity and creates a pixelated effect.
When you resize a vector image, you are increasing the distance between the points. Due to this, the image doesn't lose it's clarity and doesn't
pixelate.
The key element of vector is that it's infinitely scalable without any quality loss and it's why we love it!

When does a Vector piece stop being a Vector piece, and become something else?

When you add Raster elements!

Up until fairly recently, Vectors were Vectors, and any Vector that had ANY raster elements added to it were Mixed Media.  In February of last year, changes were made to the Vector Category Rules to include 'Live Effects', which are minor effects that have been produced in a vector based program.

These include such filters as blurs, drop shadows, feathering and inner glow...but are not limited to these. The key words here are that the effects MUST be produced in a vector based program for them to be considered in a 100% vector piece.

What is a 'Raster Element' and what makes a Mixed Media piece?

Raster elements are anything based in pixels. If you've scanned a swatch of material or an old piece of paper and added it to your Vector work, even on a very low opacity, this is a raster element and will immediately make your work Mixed Media rather than Vector.  If you've added a photograph of anything, your work is Mixed Media.  If you've done 95% of your work in a vector program such as Illustrator or CorelDRAW, then take your work over to a 'paint' program such as Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro and add any postwork such as colour correction or contrast filters...your work is Mixed Media.

Think of any other artistic mediums;  If you're a traditional artist and make an acrylic painting of a bird, then use markers/texters to do some line-work, you've mixed two mediums (paint and markers/texters), so your work is then Mixed Media.  If you take a photo of a sunset...and then bring it into Photoshop and add digital filters, text and effects, your photograph is now Mixed Media.  Mixed Media pieces are not limited to Vector + Raster pieces.  Any time you mix two or more MEDIUMS of art, your work is Mixed Media.

So to put it simply: Mixed Media, in relation to vectors, is any vector work where any raster element has been added.  When you create a Mixed Media piece, please be sure to place it in the Mixed Media category and not in the Vector category.  Most Vector Groups on dA will allow Mixed Media pieces and will have a special folder for you to add your work to.  Some Vector groups have adopted the term 'Vection' for Mixed Media Vectors.  This is not an offical dA term, it was made by =Asher-Bee so that Mixed Media Vectorists weren't left out of the Vector groups.  Most groups that allow Mixed Media have a ratio of Vector:Raster, so be sure to find out what the group's ratio is before you submit your work.

Is there a way around using raster elements if we want to be 100% Vector?

YES!!!  Illustrator has the 'Live Trace' feature and CorelDRAW has the 'Trace Bitmap' feature, both of which can be used to trace a raster texture or image.  You'll probably need to play around with the settings on these features to get your desired effect, or if you'd like a tutorial, you can check out `ChewedKandi's 'Creating Scalable Textures Within Illustrator' over on Vectortuts+. Please remember that 'Live Trace' or 'Trace Bitmap' should be used sparingly, and not for your entire piece

Well, I think that about wraps up the Mixed Media question!  I hope you've found this helpful. Again, if anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask either here on this post or in a note to me. I'm very happy to help!

Until tomorrow...
&
`DomiSM

So, you want to learn how to Vector?

Getting started with Vectors is simple, and SO much fun!  You'll need a few basics, so let's make a checklist:

1)  Willingness to learn?  CHECK!
2)  Creativity?  CHECK!
3)  Desire to be able to infinitely scale your work?  CHECK, CHECK, CHECK!

Alrighty then, let's get down to some basics!

First thing you'll need is a Vector program or a program capable of Vectors.  There are quite a few programs out there, but the most popular are Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Inkscape and Photoshop. Yep, Photoshop IS capable of making Vectors!

Program software for Illustrator and Photoshop can be expensive, followed closely by the cost of CorelDRAW, but these programs are the most used in the industry of Vector Graphics.  However, if cost is an issue, Inkscape is a fantastic FREE program that is constantly being updated and upgraded, giving you all the tools you need to create stunning Vector graphics at no cost to you!

Tools of the Trade:

Whichever program you choose to use, the basic tools are pretty much the same.  There are the Pentool, Bezier tool, shape tools, freehand tools, and much more.  The BEST way to learn to Vector is to jump right in and start learning to use the tools.  Get the feel for how they work and how to use them to create what you have in mind.  If you get stuck with how something works, there are many avenues of help available to you, not only here on dA, but lots of other places....

Tutorials, Resources and Stock...Oh My!

Tutorials can be found in a few different forms, from live streams to written step-by-step instructions.  On dA there is a whole section of Vector Tutorials waiting for you to explore, you can even narrow down your search to specific program tutorials! There are also many Vector Resources...free Vector elements, textures and more for you to use. Just make sure to credit the original artist if you use these!   And don't forget about the thousands of Stock Images that you can use for inspiration to your heart's content!  dA is FULL of awesome Vector help!

There are also many websites outside of dA that feature nothing but Vector Tutorials.  To name just a few...
Vector Tuts+
Vectorials
Vectips
YouTube - Search for 'Vector Tutorials' and see what pops up!
and many, MANY more...just do a Google search for 'Vector Tutorials and browse away!

Vector Groups

Another great way to get started with Vectors is to join some of the many Vector groups to be found on dA!  There are so many awesome groups that I can't possibly list them all here, but I will name a few to get you started...if you still want more, then search dA's Groups for Vector and be amazed at the list that comes up!  
Here's a few to get you going:
, , , , , , , and so many more!!

Need more help?

I'm more than happy to help people who are just getting started with Vectors. Feel free to drop me a note and ask questions.  I don't know a great deal about Illustrator, I use CorelDRAW as my weapon of choice, since this is what I use in my day job   But if I can't find the answer myself, I can probably refer you to someone who would know.  But the basics are pretty much the same from program to program...the pen tool works the same in Illustrator as it does in CorelDRAW or InkScape, so chances are, I can help get you started at least

But the most important part of learning to Vector is to jump in and give it a try!! Don't be disheartened if you find it a little more complicated than you imagined it would be.  The more you play around with the tools, the more comfortable you will become with them, and after a while it will become second nature to draw something using the Pentool and you'll wonder how you ever did without it!  Vectoring IS worth the effort, and the amount of time you put into learning how to Vector will definitely be worth the effort, because Vectors are awesome!!

Thanks for your time today!
Until tomorrow...
and
`DomiSM

Hello everyone, and welcome to Project Educate: Vector Week!!  I'm `DomiSM, and I'm in the Community Volunteer in charge of the Vector Categories on dA
This week I hope to bring a bit of light to help artists understand more about what Vectors are...and what they aren't.  I also hope to bring some help to those who are interested in delving into the Vector medium, as well as hopefully giving the more experienced Vectorists some inspiration

So, without any further ado....

What is Vector Art?

In digital art there are two layer formats: Raster and Vector. Raster formats are based in pixels and vector is based in paths and points.

When you resize a raster image, you are expanding the pixels. Your program has to try to estimate what the colours would be for the additional pixels created. Due to this, the image loses it's clarity and creates a pixelated effect.

When you resize a vector image, you are increasing the distance between the points. Due to this, the image doesn't lose it's clarity and doesn't pixelate.

The key element of vector is that it's infinitely scalable without any quality loss and it's why we love it!

While Vector is a Medium, there are so many styles of Vectoring!  Each Vector Artist finds his or her own way of using the tools to create their own style. I'm often amazed at what people do with Vectors and often have to look twice or even ask what program/tools they used because I can't believe some things are possible with Vectors...but they are pretty much limited only to your imagination. The programs today are capable of so much more than they were a few years ago, and it's opened up wonderful new styles

If you would like a more in-depth history of Vectors, please see my previous The History of Art - Vector Graphics article.



We're going to jump-start Project Educate: Vector week with *drumroll*....

Project Educate: Revamp Your Vector Contest!

THEME:

We want you to choose either one of your earliest Vector pieces, (or if you're new to Vectoring and don't have 'earlier' pieces, you can choose a non-vector piece) and give your work a Vector Makeover!  We want you to totally remake your ealier vector/non-vector piece into a brand-new Vector!

RULES:

Your entry MUST:
1) Be a totally NEW piece, created especially for this contest, and must be reworked from a previous piece in your gallery. Pieces uploaded earlier than May 28, 2012 will be disqualified.

2) Be submitted to `DomiSM via a NOTE with the Subject 'REVAMP CONTEST'.  One note per entry, please do not submit multiple entries in one note.  If I do not get a note from you with your entry into the contest, I won't know it exists, and it won't be judged as part of the contest.

3) Be 100% VECTOR! Please do not use raster (pixel based) textures or other raster elements in your entry.  If you are unsure if something is a raster element, please note me and ASK...I promise I don't bite

You may enter more than once as long as the above rules are followed, but you can only win ONCE.

DEADLINE:

The contest starts TODAY, May 28, 2012 and ends at midnight, PST on June 3, 2012.  Winners will be announced as soon as possible after the contest ends.

PRIZES!:

1st Place will receive a One Year Membership to deviantART and a T-Shirt of their choice*.
2nd place: 6 month subscription to dA and a dA T-Shirt of their choice*.
3rd place:  3 month subscription to dA and a dA T-Shirt of their choice*.

*If selected item is out of stock, you'll be asked to select a different item. dA T-Shirts must be added to your Wishlist in order to receive them. Hoodies and Jackets not included.



Have fun everyone!! I'll be back tomorrow with more Vector Awesomeness!
&
`DomiSM

What is Vector Art?

In digital art there are two layer formats: raster and vector. Raster formats are based in pixels and vector is based in paths and points.

When you resize a raster image, you are expanding the pixels. Your program has to try to estimate what the colours would be for the additional pixels created. Due to this, the image loses it's clarity and creates a pixel effect.

When you resize a vector image, you are increasing the distance between the points. Due to this, the image doesn't lose it's clarity and doesn't pixellate.

The key element of vector is that it's infinitely scalable without any quality loss and it's why we love it!


What is a Daily Deviation?

A Daily Deviation is a site wide feature. These are selected from our galleries by Community Volunteers and from suggestions from ANYONE who is a member of deviantART!
If you'd like to find out more about how to suggest a Daily Deviation to me, check out my journal.
Please keep your wonderful suggestions coming!!

April 2012 Vector Daily Deviations

Below are all the Vector Daily Deviations I've featured in the month of April, 2012.  If you've missed one you like, go visit, comment and favourite, show these amazing artists some love!!

White Cat by ~rosinka

White Cat by ~rosinka is a beautiful cat vector...those eyes are mesmerising! Love the colour scheme and background as well..everything works so well together!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

on the roof by ~fajardesign

on the roof is by ~fajardesign. The suggester says, "It is so neat, and the colour is so peaceful although the model is currently hiding away..."
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~killythirsk)

You don't know me... by *leighyoung

You don't know me... by ~leighyoung is one of many original and creative pieces in this deviant's gallery. Love the style of these cartoons! Go have a look, you won't be disappointed!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Gert and Bernie by *tad-aster

Gert and Bernie by *tad-aster speaks for itself, and I love it. Never thought of these two characters as female...and so tough! Gave me a good laugh, and I hope it does the same for everyone!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Rice Buddy Town by ~orangecircle

Rice Buddy Town by ~orangecircle
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *Rosella-of-Daventry)

Up in smoke by ~horizonred

Up in smoke is by ~horizonred. Loving the shading and detail in this piece.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Home in the sky by ~gjukas

Home in the sky by ~gjukas is such a cute, whimsical vector, I just had to share it with everyone!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~ReindeerDipping)

Dreamer by ~vicentemateoTICO

Dreamer by ~vicentemateoTICO is an awesome vector painting! Love the feeling of brush strokes and the chosen colours are so beautiful.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

sweet HuHu by ~Miyu-Tou

sweet HuHu by ~Miyu-Tou is such a sweet and beautiful vector. The muted colours go well with the overall feeling of the piece.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Finally we meet again by *AdorisArts

Finally we meet again by ~DOra1992 is an adorable underwater themed vector scene.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Love you by ~purgeru

Love you is by *purgeru
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Koi. by ~CandyAddictedL

Koi. is by ~CandyAddictedL
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Chameleon by ~snowny

Chameleon is by ~snowny
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Library by ~VectorTank

Library is by =VectorTank
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Picnic on the Grass by ~OrigamiCupcake

Picnic on the Grass is by ~OrigamiCupcake
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Pirats by ~Kalliope7

Pirats is by ~Kalliope7
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^Astralseed)

ABC by ~porcelanita

ABC is by *porcelanita
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =xthumbtakx)

Bloom 1 by ~Kikaruu

Bloom 1 by ~Kikaruu
(Featured by `DomiSM)

The girl with the flower tattoo by ~ihasb33r

The girl with the flower tattoo by ~ihasb33r, also suggested by *Minato-Kushina, who says, "The bright colors and details make this piece really lovely!"
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~Mishrito)

Anticipate by ~exageth

Anticipate by ~exageth. The suggester says, "It's so cute!" and I couldn't agree more. I love the colours and the concept!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Hurricane Fluttershy Pre-Montage by =Flutterbr0

Hurricane Fluttershy Pre-Montage by ~Pikuseru1 is a beautiful vector scene with lovely lines, gradients and shading.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *piercingemeralds2)

colibrie by ~BrayanBs

colibrie is by ~BrayanBs. The suggestor says, "The harmony of its colors make a good combination."
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~BrayanBs)

FanArt///Vincent Willem van Gogh. by ~jayve1

FanArt///Vincent Willem van Gogh. is by ~jayve1. Loving the technique and use of colours here to create this mosaic...beautiful work!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^sTiViA)

sunshine by ~azbeen

sunshine is by ~azbeen and is more adorable than any words can say! Love the bright, cheerful colours and the birds are just so much fun!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Martini by ~BlackBastet

Martini by ~BlackBastet is just one in a series of playful girls with different beverages. Be sure to check out the rest of the gallery!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Cultural landscape by ~jtillustration

Cultural landscape is by ~jtillustration. The suggester says, "It reminds me much of what a theater represents not only the plays, but also the music and the concerts An amalgamation of different arts combined into one."
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

Caribbean Flower by ~forindet

Caribbean Flower by ~forindet is a sweet, playful vector with lovely colours, pose and expression <3
(Featured by `DomiSM)

el boss by ~LuisArriola

el boss is by ~LuisArriola. The suggester says, "Raw and menacing, all the while elegant and somewhat charming in the little details that incline on softening the aspect of the brutish boss..."
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *MaddalinaMocanu)

My recent journals:
March Vector DDs!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! & personal notes...
New CVs in the house!! Go welcome them!
February Vector DDs!
Changes to Daily Deviations!
Project Educate & Personal Updates
January 2012 Vector DDs!
'VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS' Contest - WINNERS!!
"Vector YOUR Christmas" & Stuff
The History of Art - Vector Graphics
"VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS" CONTEST!!
Pimpage & Stuff!
Project Educate: Community Projects
October 2011 Vector Daily Deviations!
Sta.sh? Project Educate Vector Update! More!
Scaleable Goodness
Important Stuff & Various Odds and Ends
Suggesting Daily Deviations

What is Vector Art?

In digital art there are two layer formats: raster and vector. Raster formats are based in pixels and vector is based in paths and points.

When you resize a raster image, you are expanding the pixels. Your program has to try to estimate what the colours would be for the additional pixels created. Due to this, the image loses it's clarity and creates a pixel effect.

When you resize a vector image, you are increasing the distance between the points. Due to this, the image doesn't lose it's clarity and doesn't pixellate.

The key element of vector is that it's infinitely scalable without any quality loss and it's why we love it!


What is a Daily Deviation?

A Daily Deviation is a site wide feature. These are selected from our galleries by Community Volunteers and from suggestions from ANYONE who is a member of deviantART!
If you'd like to find out more about how to suggest a Daily Deviation to me, check out my journal.
Please keep your wonderful suggestions coming!!

March 2012 Vector Daily Deviations

Below are all the Vector Daily Deviations I've featured in the month of March, 2012.  If you've missed one you like, go visit, comment and favourite, show these amazing artists some love!!

Will Always Love you by ~minercia

Will Always Love you by *minercia is, as the suggester says, "Simple and beautiful." A tribute to a true Diva.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *Nataliadsw)

Yuki's Dream by ~tanoshiboy

Yuki's Dream by ~tanoshiboy is an awesome depiction of this girl's dreams, full of creativity, colours and a little devilishness thrown in!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Esquizofrenia by ~Mamba26

Esquizofrenia is by ~Mamba26. Also suggested by =nikki-ns, who says, "The piece gives off an eerie and demented feeling. An interesting portrayal of schizophrenia."
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^JCROXAS)

The Signs Of March by ~EraofPandia

The Signs Of March is by ~EraofPandia. Welcome to March...already! I love this, it's powerful and playful at the same time, great Calendar page!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Kurt Cobain by =TovMauzer

Kurt Cobain by =Rockkar is a beautifully executed tribute to Kurt Cobain. The hair and smoke really caught my eye.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by `Arichy)

Bacillus monsters by ~gagatka27

Bacillus monsters by *gagatka27 has wonderful details, definitely worth the full view to see them all!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Placid Squid Mutation by *AndrewStrauss

Placid Squid Mutation is by ~AndrewStrauss. Loving the simple colouring, the clean lines and the awesome splash effect as the body merges with the background, not to mention all those tentacles!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~indigochic101)

Saccharine by ~violins-and-violence

Saccharine is by ~violins-and-violence. I think this piece is just dripping with sweetness, and the suggester says, "What a lovely composition <3 i can see many elements but everything is positioned so neatly."
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^JCROXAS)

Earth Unicorn by *KelleeArt

Earth Unicorn is by *KelleeArt. The suggester says, "This is my favourite unicorn out of the elements series (that's right, there are three more to see!), with a wonderful colouring style and pink hooves and multi-coloured horn. Its mane and tail, of course, are so very intriguing to me too!"
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =rioIu)

wooof - lonely wolf by ~maxtodie

wooof - lonely wolf by ~maxtodie has a beautiful colour scheme and is so much fun, just love the characters!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Alice by *PatrickFinch

Alice by Finch is by *1nch. The suggester says, "One look at Patrick's original comic pinup style is all you need to see a new master is in town! Super crisp lines, design, and colors make his characters pop off the page. The vector lines vary in thickness giving them a hand made look perfect for the genre. The only problem is deciding on only one piece that deserves a feature!"
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *rjonesdesign)

A Little Batty by ~labrattish

A Little Batty by ~labrattish is wonderful in it's detail. The patterns and textures are great examples of 100% vector not needing raster elements. Awesome character and creativity too!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Mnk Never Die by ~nouam

Mnk Never Die by ~nouam is just one of the amazing pieces you'll find in this deviant's gallery! I love this little angel monkey, with his skateboard-spraycan-paint-roller wings and bandaged head...such great imagination!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Olivephobia by *CharissaKlassen

Olivephobia by ~inkless-illustration is just too cute to pass up! Phobias really do come in all shapes and sizes.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Essence: Conspiracy by ~djyerba

Essence: Conspiracy is by ~djyerba "Wonderful use of color and impressive detail. This is an example of what I consider excellent vector work," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =jcbarquet)

Ghostbusters Jelly Beans! by ~szlapa

Ghostbusters Jelly Beans! by ~szlapa. Loving this take on the 'Stay-Puff' marshmallow man from Ghostbusters!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

minnesota by ~livelyarsenic

minnesota by ~livelyarsenic has a grace and beauty about it that makes me want to look at it for hours. Love the lines and colour palette used.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Unleash the bubble monsters by *iAngell

Unleash the bubble monsters by *iAngell is just one of many wonderful illustrations in this artist's gallery, be sure to have a look at the others!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Balloon Boy by ~Shaima

Balloon Boy by ~Shaima. The suggester says, "Simple vectors pile up together to make an amazing piece full of loveliness .. this is what makes ~Shaima's vector works so unique."
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =SoulFighty)

This Body is Mine by ~BlackKrogoth

This Body is Mine by ~BlackKrogoth is "A very personal and elegant piece of art that creates a powerful statement," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~StarDustShadow)

Chamomile Tea by ~Tibby-Kitty

Chamomile Tea by ~Tibby-Kitty is just one of the wonderful, creative pieces in this deviant's gallery, be sure to take a look!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *naida4)

Texture Like Sun by ~myvushka

Texture Like Sun is by ~myvushka. I really like the colours and the feel of the textures in this piece, it almost looks like a wood-carving rather than a vector. Just beautiful!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by `Arichy)

Kingfisher in Summer by *sibelian

Kingfisher in Summer is by *sibelian. The suggester says, "I love this deviants gallery... they use simple colour schemes and patterns to create wonderful children's illustrations of animals and nature. Such a technical ability and elegance in his work. Well worth checking out."
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by `ChewedKandi)

linger by ~LuciaRodriguez

linger by ~LuciaRodriguez is just one in a gallery so full of beautiful illustrations, it was really diffiicult to choose just one to feature!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Killer take out! by ~hansbrown-77

Killer take out! by ~hansbrown-77 illustrates a whole other side to Ronald McDonald! I'm Lovin' It!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

LCD Soundsystem by ~DMONX

LCD Soundsystemis by ~DMONX. Loving the colours and style in this piece!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Jellyfish Summer by ~Crown-Heart

Jellyfish Summer by ~Crown-Heart is, "very bright and full of joy, besides all the little details make it very interesting to look at!" says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by !cxmb)

Hades by ~LordVenomTLD

Hades by ~LordVenomTLD is an awesome tribute to Disney's 'Hades' from Hercules. Love the colours, the shading and those piercing eyes!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

SPRING THUNDER by ~jaalondon

SPRING THUNDER by *jaalondon is a funky and fun piece, with the exaggerated pose and brilliant colours!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

you are totally wrong by ~NOF-artherapy

you are totally wrong by ~NOF-artherapy is just one of many amazing pieces in this deviant's gallery...go have a look!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^JCROXAS)

Matilda by ~stigmatan

Matilda is by ~stigmatan. The suggester says, "The work is just amazing - very eye catching and extremely detailed. In addition there are many other great pieces in his gallery which I think the greater DA community would love to see too."
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =imladris517)

My recent journals:
Happy St. Patrick's Day! & personal notes...
New CVs in the house!! Go welcome them!
February Vector DDs!
Changes to Daily Deviations!
Project Educate & Personal Updates
January 2012 Vector DDs!
'VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS' Contest - WINNERS!!
"Vector YOUR Christmas" & Stuff
The History of Art - Vector Graphics
"VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS" CONTEST!!
Pimpage & Stuff!
Project Educate: Community Projects
October 2011 Vector Daily Deviations!
Sta.sh? Project Educate Vector Update! More!
Scaleable Goodness
Important Stuff & Various Odds and Ends
Suggesting Daily Deviations

On a personal note, sorry for not being here much for the past week.  I had some minor surgery done last Thursday and was told I'd only be in a little bit of pain afterwards for a day or so.  That turned into a week of much more than a 'bit of pain', but apparantly that's 'normal' for some people   But I'm OK now and back and better than ever!  I even lost 5 kilos this past week (hey, being in pain DOES have a benefit!) lol I'm determined to get back on track with getting my health back on track, so wish me luck.   I go back to the doctor in a couple of months and we'll see then if this procedure helped at all, and if not, then I may need something more extensive, but for now I actually feel better than I've felt in...well...YEARS!  I hope it continues!

I hope all of you are in good health and good spirits! I will get through my inbox this weekend, I promise!  I'm also almost done with an art trade I'm doing with `Hardrockangel and can't wait to be able to use the awesome animated avatar she made for me!!   After that, I'm going to do my best to finish up a few vectors I've been working on for ages now and get them uploaded...seems like forever since I've posted anything worthwhile, but I hope to remedy that soon!

Have a great St Patty's Day everyone!!  May the Luck 'o the Irish be with ye!
& to everyone!

My recent journals:
Changes to Daily Deviations!
Project Educate & Personal Updates
January 2012 Vector DDs!
'VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS' Contest - WINNERS!!
"Vector YOUR Christmas" & Stuff
The History of Art - Vector Graphics
"VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS" CONTEST!!
Pimpage & Stuff!
Project Educate: Community Projects
October 2011 Vector Daily Deviations!
Sta.sh? Project Educate Vector Update! More!
Scaleable Goodness
Important Stuff & Various Odds and Ends
Suggesting Daily Deviations

We have new CVs in the house!
Go and make them welcome!

`stuck-in-suburbia - Emoticons
`CreativeJenn  - Fan Art
`IridescentStardust  -  Digital Dolls
`Miss-It-Girl  -  Anime/Manga
^Aeirmid  -  Photo-Manipulation
`GuiTwo  -  Visualizations
`thorns  -  Literature
`xbastex  -  Photo-Journalism
`ap-graphik  -  Skins and Themes
^Astralseed  -  Chats and Forums
^3wyl  -  Chats and Forums
`anmari  -  Chats and Forums
`Steph1254 -  Chats and Forums

What is a Community Volunteer (CV)?
Community Volunteers help the community out by providing you -- the community -- with a specific contact point in relation to galleries, chat and forums. You'll find them doing the following;

Helping run community challenges and educational projects
Supporting community events
Helping moderate featured chats
Helping moderate forums
Being part of the #help team
Being part of the team that moderate #devart and other official chatrooms
Liaising with $Moonbeam13, $chix0r and $Tachy-on on community matters
Bringing rockstar deviants to your attention via features, articles and Daily Deviations

How can YOU be a CV?  Check this out! Can I be a volunteer on deviantART?

What is Vector Art?

In digital art there are two layer formats: raster and vector. Raster formats are based in pixels and vector is based in paths and points.

When you resize a raster image, you are expanding the pixels. Your program has to try to estimate what the colours would be for the additional pixels created. Due to this, the image loses it's clarity and creates a pixel effect.

When you resize a vector image, you are increasing the distance between the points. Due to this, the image doesn't lose it's clarity and doesn't pixellate.

The key element of vector is that it's infinitely scalable without any quality loss and it's why we love it!


What is a Daily Deviation?

A Daily Deviation is a site wide feature. These are selected from our galleries by Community Volunteers and from suggestions from ANYONE who is a member of deviantART!
If you'd like to find out more about how to suggest a Daily Deviation to me, check out my journal.
Please keep your wonderful suggestions coming!!

February 2012 Vector Daily Deviations

Below are all the Vector Daily Deviations I've featured in the month of February, 2012.  If you've missed one you like, go visit, comment and favourite, show these amazing artists some love!!

Sea Turtle by ~fizzgig

Sea Turtle by ~fizzgig is a wonderful underwater vector illustration. Loving the expression on this little guy's face!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Run Away! Run Away! by ~prively

Run Away! Run Away! by ~prively is a fun illustration with dark overtones, but still light enough to bring a smile to the audience.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Ich Liebe Dich by ~AYIB

Ich Liebe Dich by ~AYIB is a lovely portrait done in such a fresh and colourful style of vectoring.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

wasting time by ~yama100

wasting time by ~yama100 is a great concept of something we've probably all done a time or two...though vectoring could never be a waste of time, could it?
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Frankettes by ~theyellowcoyote

Frankettes by ~theyellowcoyote. I'm loving the retro-zombie look going on here! I wonder what the titles of their songs would be...
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^JCROXAS)

Pixiepot OCs by ~greenafire

Pixiepot OCs is by =greenafire. The suggester says, "This artist does amazing emote vectors and puts a lot of detail into them to she can make any emote vector look cute. She has improved a lot since her first emote vector. This deviation is amazing as you may see, there was a lot of thought and detail put into this and it also looks amazingly cute!"
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~Nice-Spice)

Le Chapeau Noir by `CrisVector

Le Chapeau Noir by `CrisVector is another example of amazing black & white vectoring! Simply stunning!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by !sweetychan)

:Cherry Kisses: by =Asher-Bee

":Cherry Kisses: by =pixelledanddead is the most beautiful vector artwork that I ever recall laying eyes upon. For me, its grand appeal is in the intricate details as well as the enchanting whole," says the suggester, and I agree!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =TheLoveTrain)

Girl with fan. by `LineBirgitte

Girl with fan. by `brgtt is lovely in it's painting style with wonderful little details from the freckles on her nose to the designs on the armbands.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^JCROXAS)

In Shadows by ~SINAGE

In Shadows by ~SINAGE is a colourful, creative vector. I love the imagination that shows in this piece!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Teenage VALENTINE Dream by ~setSET08

Teenage "VALENTINE" Dream is by ~setSET08. Beautiful vector technique combined with wonderful imagination and uniqueness all add up to one gorgeous piece of art.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Eliza 'Dimes' Dixon by *elenichols

Eliza 'Dimes' Dixon by *brianlnic has "Awesome vector style, and very lovely use of shadow," says the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by =So-ghislaine)

Life as a Two-Headed Beast by *gailsouthworth

Life as a Two-Headed Beast is by ~gailsouthworth. I love a piece of art that helps raise awareness, and this gorgeous vector is no exception and focuses on Bipolar Disorder <3
(Featured by `DomiSM)

From Chine With Love by ~vinismassive

From Chine With Love by ~vinismassive is much too cute to pass up for Valentine's Day! Such a fun, creative, and colourful vector deserves a special day <3
(Featured by `DomiSM)

All Vector Breitling by ~SmokesBrandy

All Vector Breitling by ~SmokesBrandy is amazing in it's detail and technique!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Happy Valentines Day! by ~pktoti

Happy Valentines Day! is by ~pktoti. Now that's a whole lot of love!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Leisure Precipice by ~digitalsleaze

Leisure Precipice by ~digitalsleaze has an awesome colour scheme. Pepsi should definitely consider pink logos!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

radicle foods by ~KaMiWorkshop

radicle foods by ~KaMiWorkshop is a wonderful graphic design that grabbed my attention and made me want to know what this was all about...so I went searching, maybe you will too...
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Shoes by ~KadenciyaVandervayz

Shoes by ~KadenciyaVandervayz is a fun vector painting that would look great on a greeting card to say, "I love you!" on any day of the year.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

ktiXm by ~Mindac

ktiXm is by ~Mindac. Loving the style, the gaze, the overall warm feeling that flows through this piece.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Fashion illustration: summer dress by *Ollustrator

Fashion illustration: summer dress by *Ollustrator is one sweet and sexy fashion illustration! Check out her gallery for more.
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Hot August Nights 2012 Packaging by *rjonesdesign

Hot August Nights 2012 Packaging by *rjonesdesign has "outstanding detail," says the suggester, and I agree, this is amazing in both detail and techniques. The angle of the car and both scenes it's been placed in make it a beautiful package design.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by `AthenaTT)

RUBE GOLDBERG HATES YOUR GUTS by =TG-Garfieldo

RUBE GOLDBERG HATES YOUR GUTS is by *TG-Garfieldo. The amazing, complex machine combined with the simplistic Vector style and some typography adds up to one great piece!
(Featured by `DomiSM)

Encomium: Lana Turner by ~jengartist

Encomium: Lana Turner by ~jengartist is a beautiful, colourful portrait, a gorgeous tribute to a wonderful acrtress.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~nikki-ns)

Time will heal by ~caramelaw

Time will heal by ~caramelaw is, at first glance, a lively, happy illustration, but really shows how sometimes, even when everything around us is happy, it can't take away someone's sadness.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^JCROXAS)

Unicorns poses by ~Inoosh

Unicorns poses by ~Inoosh is a gorgeous collection of unicorn emotions!
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ^Astralseed)

Camp Vader by ~Gisele-Dessin

Camp Vader is by ~Gisele-Dessin. The suggester says, "This campy vector (bad pun) still fills me with vicious glee years later."
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *ErrantCrow)

We Win by ~barstorres

We Win by ~barstorres is just one of many amazing vectors in this artist's gallery. The lighting and emotion in this piece is what made it stand out to the suggester.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by ~nikki-ns)

The Beauty Of War by ~occasionallyxxx

The Beauty Of War by ~occasionallyxxx is outstanding in it's detail.
(Featured by `DomiSM, suggested by *4EverYoungKid)

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"VECTOR YOUR CHRISTMAS" CONTEST!!
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Project Educate: Community Projects
October 2011 Vector Daily Deviations!
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