Haha, ok. So....you guys are fantastic for being so patient with me.

Here's some updates. In spirit of the past month, I think we'll work on that for our next theme. But you guys tell me, would you like to create on the theme of Black History, or something else?

**Please read**
Here's an update on some guidelines for the activities:
Now guys, the point of the exercises is for you to actually use your noggins and create something for the group. That said, I'm going to ask that all exercise submissions are created for the activity, and not just pulled from the back of your gallery.

I appreciate that you all have art that can at times apply to the theme, but please, actually be active and create for the group. I will no longer accept submissions that weren't created for the current theme.

Thanks for reading!

Exercise #5: Something old Something new
Do you have a really old character design that you haven't touched in ages? How about a concept of whatever sort that you dropped like a bad habit years/months ago?

Well here's my challenge to you! I want you to redesign and update those characters and concepts with the skills you now possess. If you would, please link to an old original drawing/picture/writing/whathaveyou so that we can all look and compare and talk about how we've grown as artists.

I'll be joining in on this one myself, so keep an eye out.



Black Artists' Vibe #6: Collaboration
The second activity this time around involves your cooperation with another person or persons in the group. So don't be shy! Talk it up with some folks. Take a look at the Membership List, find someone who's active, and send them a message asking for a collab. If you don't know what you want to do, it's cool. You could actually make this part of the activity tie in with the "heat" exercise and just put together something for that theme with someone.

I'm going to keep this up, because I don't think anyone collabed on anything! *glare*


Submissions!
Hypera by ~J-Mace -_{Oh yeayuh! First submission again for the new activity! This guy is on top of these activities! This is a great revamp, don't you guys think? Highfives for ~J-Mace!}

ol sckool me by ~jayz146 -_{Gotta love a good ol self-based character. Yes indeed. You're well on your way to awesomeness, so just keep working at it!}

Version 08: Simmone McCody by ~YoungC -_{Ok, so if you folks haven't figured out that I have an affinity towards furry folks, then you'll certainly know now! Haha! This is a fun drawing. Look at that hair!}

BRR Hood Then and Now by ~dragoonx77 -_{This certainly isn't your storybook red riding hood! As I said, there's definitely a new stylistic approach being made, and what a great effort he's made.}

BAN Ex:5 Then and Now June Bug by ~zhone14 -_{This is a serious bit of improvement! Wow! Excellent work ~zhone14!}

Oldschool Revamp by =too-unoriginal -

Not a Bird, Not a Plane by *bigmanhaywood -_{Ah yes, the hero of heroes. I'm not too sure where his past submission of Superman is, but it's a pretty great drawing none the less. Great work!}

Flight by *Jaid-E-ternal -_{Yay! Two flying submissions in a row! I really enjoy this piece, because the character looks so graceful. Splendid work Jaid!}


You can now join each other in some dAmn chat here! You can also search for BANetwork, and that'll bring up the chatroom as well (I may be wrong...). I'll eventually go through and add those in our memberlist to the memberlist of the chatroom, so you'll have priveledges over that of a guest.


HOW DO I JOIN??
Please take a look at the rules, which can be found here. And remember: send notes, not comments!

Here's the member list! Look at the size of this group!!


Other Family Clubs

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You can now join each other in some dAmn chat here! You can also search for BANetwork, and that'll bring up the chatroom as well (I may be wrong...). I'll eventually go through and add those in our memberlist to the memberlist of the chatroom, so you'll have priveledges over that of a guest.


HOW DO I JOIN??
Please take a look at the rules, which can be found here. And remember: send notes, not comments!

Here's the member list! Look at the size of this group!!


Other Family Clubs

Whew! I'm still alive over here yall! School is getting pretty heavy as some of you would imagine. Final projects are on the horizon!

Everything's updated and lovely. I'll think up a new theme that everyone can work on next week. I'll be able to participate even, since I'll have a vacation! Woo!!

Hope that everyone's doing alright in their spot on this sphere.
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Alright, are yall ready for the next activity? Are you pumped?!

Well, you should be!

Go ahead, continue reading and be amazed...

Exercise #5: Heroes vs. Villians!
Oh yeah! It's time for a new theme, and this one should be fun.

Now, I want you guys to create an original hero or villain (or both if you're feeling adventurous) for this next activity. It'll be good times, I promise.

Have fun with this activity! Create a whole heroic team saving a bus full of babies on it's way to peril, or the most supremely evil alliance destroying worlds by tap dancing with shoes made of nuclear bombs!

As per usual, you needn't worry about this being a drawing exercise alone. Please do submit photography, writings, photoedits/manips, etc.

But you must remember that these characters you will be creating are original creations. And also remember that submissions that are not created for this activity will not be accepted.

Yes, you can use a character(s) that you've already dreamt up, but you can't use anything you've already submitted.

Artists' Vibe #7: What's your inspiration?
So let's get some conversation going. What is your favorite means of inspiration? Do you go to a special place outside, or do you watch a favorite movie? It can be anything really, so don't be shy. You share yours, and I'll share mine.

Remember! Submissions should be made by sending this account a note along with a link to your deviation(s).


Submissions:
Mess You Made by ~J-Mace -_{Oh yeayuh! First submission for the new activity! I'm already excited about what you guys will submit, because this is a great first submission. Awesome work ~J-Mace!}

Heroes v. Villains by ~jayz146 -_{Now, someone needs to step up and give this great drawing some color. I'd love you forever if you do! It'd be great seeing ~jayz146's characters come to life with a bit of color and such. Great work though!}

Cannon Vs Dementia by ~Akeem -_{Woo buddy, this is some excellent work right here. Time consuming, yes, but WELL worth it! You can tell that he really poured his heart into his work!}

LP-Nemesis by *mizzshan -_{Fire and water. The eternal battle. You just have to love it when people play with classic conflicts in their own creative way. Great stuff!}

LP-Nemesis by *Jaid-E-ternal -_{You know that I have a soft spot for all things astral, so this was a rather cheering submission to the group! Definitely go check this one out.}

LP-Nemesis by ~YoungC -_{Ok peoples, I need someone to go ahead and step up, and give this some awesome color! I know one of you out there can do it! This is the first submission (that I know of) where the artist made themselves the character. And I think it turned out fantastic. More of you should try this!}

Girl Got Skillz by ~DawnKuwabara -_{Well this is just awesome! This character's smirk really packs in potential for a lot of, well, character to explode! And what a lovely choice of colors eh?}


You can now join each other in some dAmn chat here! You can also search for BANetwork, and that'll bring up the chatroom as well (I may be wrong...). I'll eventually go through and add those in our memberlist to the memberlist of the chatroom, so you'll have priveledges over that of a guest.


HOW DO I JOIN??
Please take a look at the rules, which can be found here. And remember: send notes, not comments!

Here's the member list! Look at the size of this group!!


Other Family Clubs

There are new submissions up, as per usual with a new journal, so do go ahead and check it out.

**Please read**
Here's an update on some guidelines for the activities:
Now guys, the point of the exercises is for you to actually use your noggins and create something for the group. That said, I'm going to ask that all exercise submissions are created for the activity, and not just pulled from the back of your gallery.

I appreciate that you all have art that can at times apply to the theme, but please, actually be active and create for the group. I will no longer accept submissions that weren't created for the current theme.

Thanks for reading!

Also, at the end of this month, I'll be changing the exercise theme. This next one will attract a lot of attention from a good number of you, so keep your creative beans flexed!

Exercise #4: Heat
Alright, here's the next exercise folks! This time, I'd like for you all to make something interpreting the word, "heat". It can be in whatever medium you wish. Writing, of course, is always welcome.

Like the last exercise, your work will be featured here in the journal for everyone to see. So make sure that what you produce is something you'd want a whooole lot of people to see featured, because the traffic here is pretty lovely.



Black Artists' Vibe #6: Collaboration
The second activity this time around involves your cooperation with another person or persons in the group. So don't be shy! Talk it up with some folks. Take a look at the Membership List, find someone who's active, and send them a message asking for a collab. If you don't know what you want to do, it's cool. You could actually make this part of the activity tie in with the "heat" exercise and just put together something for that theme with someone.


Submissions!
Heat by ~teraissa -_{These lines are gorgeously smooth! Great work Teraissa!!}

Dharma the Limbless Warrior by *NCWeber (seen in his sister account, *Afrodisium) _{-Well check this out! You don't see this type of character every day, that's for sure. Check out this one and read the description. It's worth it.}

Her Heat by =OnederBred _{-What a gorgeous deviation! People, please do yourself a favor and full view this. Then sit down and read the wonderful words that accompany this piece.}

Intense Heat by *Zahrah _{-Goodness gracious, our members are a talented bunch, aren't they? You can even download a larger version from the original deviation link and revel in the goodness of this deviation.}

Heat-Seeker : Prose + Airbrush: by ~peechee-keen _{-A pretty pair of eyes to go with a bit of lovely prose. Run on over and give this piece a good look! It's totally deserving of such.}

Heat by =keiththedraw _{-Whew! I think this piece definitely has heat as the subject, don't you? Haha! This is a fun and lighthearted drawing that you all should check out!}

Summer Heat, What to Do? by ~icekyo _{-Ah yes, we all think of swimsuits and beach fun when we think of the summer heat. Great job illustrating (and with a cat girl, no less) this idea for us ~icekyo!}

Summer Heat, What to Do? by ~Lillmissthang _{-This is a really fun piece! I love the pixelated look, along with the color and dynamics. Also folks, take note of the heroes. That's a hint at your next group activity!}

Red Light by *samadhimercer _{-You just can't deny a strong portrait with a bit of color added to the light. Yes indeedy!}

Combustion by ~Shinart _{-This is quite a fun submission! The manip of line and color added to the lovely lady are great fun and just all around hotness.}

Older Eve at the Beach by ~black-shaddow-walker _{-Very interesting pose with an..interesting background. That's some heat going on in her hair though! Better watch that closely.}


You can now join each other in some dAmn chat here! You can also search for BANetwork, and that'll bring up the chatroom as well. I'll eventually go through and add those in our memberlist to the memberlist of the chatroom, so you'll have priveledges over that of a guest.


HOW DO I JOIN??
Please take a look at the rules, which can be found here. And remember: send notes, not comments!

Here's the member list! Look at the size of this group!!


Other Family Clubs

Heeey guys! It's your co-mod =too-unoriginal speaking. I had to let you guys know that I'm back in school and all that fun stuff, so I may be slower to check on notes and whatnot. I'm also sick! D:

It's time for new themes! Any suggestions? I've still got activity suggestions from the last time I asked, so I'll go back and check those out and maybe start those up at the end of this week.

Ok, time to get some more rest. Take care folks!