PSA: Proper Art Proof

Hello everyone it's Floofy Mace here! Today I want to bring up a topic that is primarily issued with artists and their art. Even though many of you should know this, it seems that we must remind you again of our guidelines.

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Providing Proof

When posting art, you must provide proper proof to show that the art you have posted is original

Especially when you are a new member to this amino, we expect full proof that your art is original

Please don't constantly flag a post and claim it's off topic. We had an issue with this is the past where a flagged 10 art pieces in which were original and 1 happened to be featured. The flag option is not a toy.

If someone hasn't provided proof in their post, you have the right to ask them for proof. If they reject your request and things become heated, please a staff member.

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Invalid proof

Of course when you provide proof, there are countless ways to try and claim art as yours. Here are a few examples that aren't valid in this community. Pictures will be shown as well.

1-2 layers

An image of 1-2 layers for digital art isn't credible. We may understand that you may like merging all the layers at the end, but we advise you to keep them separate in case if the staff, ASC or anyone asks for proof. Plus, a can easily and paste the image in the drawing software

Layers

Adding on to the topic of 1-2 layers, you may not have layers that show a base sketch and the final product. It's invalid and seems suspicious to the eyes of the ASC and staff.

Watermarks/signatures

Claiming and pointing out that your watermark or signature is on the photo, doesn't prove that the art you've posted is yours. A can easily place a sticker over an image and claim it's theirs.

Other Artwork

Showing us different artwork doesn't show us that you made the art piece in the blog. It's just leading to a different topic without showing how you made the other artwork.

Proof in the BG of a post

It's understandable that artists put proof in the background to prevent art theft, but it's not valid proof. You can private message the proof if it's an issue for you.

Excuses & Hate messages

We don't tolerate with excuses nor hate messages. It's unnecessary. Acting in a rude behavior can cause you to receive a warning. If you can't provide the proper proof within 24 hours, your post will have to be disabled.

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"This is my art, if it wasn't why would I post it?"

"I know my friend, I KNOW their art is original"

"There's your proof, now back off"

"Oh it's on my computer at home and I'm away rn"

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Valid proof

Now that you are aware of the proof that isn't valid, here are examples of proof that is acceptable.

3+ layers

With more than 3 layers, we find the proof valid. If we notice that the images in the layers are suspicious, we have the authority to ask you for further proof.

Time lapse

A time lapse that is only provided from ibis paint X is valid. If you give a youtube speed paint as proof, it's not valid. It just shows us that you somehow obtained the artwork and giving us a video that is possibly not yours. A picture of layers is more suitable

Traditional shots

For traditional artists, we would like to see angle shots, progress shots, hand shots, and zoom ups. Zooming in the original image and cropping it is not valid.

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These rules may sound REALLY strict, but we want this community to be original and tracer free. Well that's it amino s! Please these rules and most importantly the guidelines. It makes your day, and the staff's day much easier. Until next time!

~Floofy Mace