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The White Stones of Reaction: Go, Democracy, and the Networked Counter-Offensive in the Work of Alfons Scholing

AbstractThis paper analyzes Alfons Scholing’s self-described position as the “white stones” in the game of Go—a reactive yet principled stance against an initiating “black stone” of ideological aggression. Framed through Scholing’s digital corpus (2013-2025), we examine how his trans-cultural philosophy , technical systems , and autobiographical narratives model a democratic resistance to fascist…

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Anton Ek

Senior Environment Artist

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Particle Scanning.

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Not everyone has enough experience on the internet to recognize scams, especially as scammers find new ways to make you feel weird for being suspicious. There is no shame in inexperience or naivete, scams work for a reason, so here's a heads up on a recent one going around that targets fic writers specifically.

You'll receive a message or comment complimenting your fic and asking permission to draw a scene from it. Scammers of this type are rarely aggressive. They're hoping to get you into a position where you feel obligated to send them money out of guilt, so they hide under a veneer of politeness and ignorance.

Once contact is established they'll try to pull you into a private exchange where either, A.) a service or product is provided as a "gift", then subject to a bait n' switch after delivery, where they demand payment, or B.) change their tactics and act like you've already agreed to a verbal contract about a paid commission, and so feel obligated to honour it. Payment up front. Either way, the approach is designed to make you think this person made an honest mistake. They misunderstood, maybe they don't speak the language well, maybe they're new, or young, or just don't know the 'rules' yet. You take pity on them, and so pay them for the work.

It works similar to the "donate to gaza" scams that have been proliferating on Tumblr lately: appeal to empathy and shame people for questioning it. We're a pretty socially conscious, leftist, bunch of users on this webbed site and those of us involved in fandom communities tend to go out of our way to support and encourage other creators. It makes for a healthy, welcoming, community and we should keep doing that! The flip side is that it also makes a great hunting ground for these types of scams, so stay skeptical and ask questions.

The first time I got a DM like this I actually assumed it was a ChatGPT bot

however, after this they appeared to talk like a person. On the off chance they weren't being deliberately malicious, just extremely clueless, I pushed a few buttons... and it was immediately clear the intent was to trick me into paying them.

The pitch was generic but their background work could easily scan as legit if someone is just doing a cursory pass. They had a had a bio that linked to various socials. Some more convincing than others

Their ArtStation account, formatted like those "p u s s y i n b i o" Twitter bots, actually had some drawings on it too. All the images look like standard newbie stuff on stock backgrounds with a Photoshop filter applied, which plays into the "young/new artist" persona that some will adopt. All the images were uploaded at the same time: either a week ago, or six months ago. It's all tagged "noAI" but...

I ran a few through AI image detection and the results were anywhere from 60 to 98% likely AI, with one or two 15%'s thrown into the bunch.

This particular thread died after I sent that last message, which tells me that while the cold call may have been automated, the pickup probably involved a real person. Over the last week more have come in. Most are extremely obvious; way less sophisticated than the first try. One of the tricks is to use code to pull the username and a random story from the author's account. If you receive a copy of the messages somewhere the code gets stripped out they'll appear like this:

Whereas on fanfiction.net, it looks like this

This is why you'll sometimes see those random spaces around punctuation. Underneath the hood the opening line might read, "Greetings '=$AUTHORNAME' ," and they forgot to delete the space after the variable or didn't format it well and the punctuation was interfering with code execution.

These types of scams are extremely old, this is just a new way of doing them. There are cases where the whole thing is malicious and intentional from start to finish. There are cases where the people doing it are being forced to. And there are cases of people new to art and commissions who legitimately believe this is the best way to approach someone before they've built up enough of a reputation to rely on word of mouth. I have been on the internet since the early to mid 90s and I have seen all three varieties many, many, many times, in many, many, ways.

If you're not sure, ask a few leading questions -- but never give personal information or move to a second contact until you are 100% positive of who you're talking to. If you've got doubts, you don't need to be a dick about it, just block and move on.

[deepdreamnights]

The City of Mazes

There's many ways out, if you've got the time.

The image(s) above in this post were made using an autogenerated prompt and/or have not been modified/iterated extensively. As such, they do not meet the minimum expression threshold, and are in the public domain. Prompt under the fold.

Prompt: an abandoned cistern in istria, in the style of northern china's terrain, mysterious jungle, heidelberg school, terraced cityscapes, green academia, zigzags :: Vincent Price as Dr. Strange, illustration by Steve Ditko, 1975, HQ scan, artstation trending

[wellson-the-third]

Just discovered today that Pat Maine from Alan Wake 2 (2023) and Andrey Yermak from Metro: Exodus (2019) portrayed by the same face model I have found no info about is that 3D scanned real person or just stock 3D model. All what I have found was some Chinese pin site with the image linked to artstation with Pat Maine pics set. There was a page here. It's gone now. https://www.artstation.com/artwork/1xV3bK I do understand people are being 3D scanned uncredited mostly for video game side characters but.. whatever.

[zoranadragon]

PSA: Do NOT buy anything from ArtWisher! Watermark your art!

Notice: Before you reblog, please check the original post to see if there's any updates.

The site ArtWisher is full of stolen artwork (and random shit like tiktok screenshots). Don't purchase anything from this site because none of the money is going to the artists.

If you're an artist, even a small one, make sure you're watermarking your stuff. Please try your best to keep the same or similar username across all platforms so people can warn you if they find stuff like this. This also applies to photos and scans of traditional work as I saw that on there too.

I found my own artwork on there without my consent being pulled from the following places:

Pixilart

ToyHouse

TikTok (via screenshots)

Redbubble (via product mock up images)

These others sites also have stuff being pulled from them (that I know of):

Youtube (via thumbnails)

Tumblr

DeviantArt

Places that are likely being pulled from but I'm not sure:

ArtFight

Instagram

ArtStation

Twitter

Below the cut are some screenshots of my stuff being stolen for profit without consent:

This image is a screenshot from my art TikTok account.

These are things from my Pixilart account from YEARS ago.

A youtube thumbnail that's not mine (the video is from a music playlist I made public on my channel), A drawing that was pulled from ToyHouse before I was using a watermark on it, and a color reference I made that is on ToyHouse.

Another TikTok screenshot.

More TikTok screenshots from my GAMING account

[doom-nerdo-666]

The id Vault is one of the best features of the Q2 remaster because i always thought videogames could technically archive their own stuff like cut content, concept art and so on.

Like how the Ratchet and Clank series had museums.

D3, 2016 and Eternal had "art books" but there's still a lot of concept art and models not in them, so imagine if there was a more developed gallery with stuff you'd see in an artist's ArtStation/Twitter accounts or even unused music tracks.

(Or a music jukebox for every piece of music in case you barely hear something in a cutscene)

But all of it INGAME.

Imagine if even Classic Doom had its own official art book with cut/unused sprites related to D1/2/64/etc and stuff from press release versions of Doom and its alpha/betas, cut levels, leaked D64 stuff and maybe the mobile games.

Because Romero himself wanted to show more stuff (But ZeniMax being jerks, told him to stop sharing).

It'd probably use The Cutting Room Floor and some community members like MarphyBlack as helpful reference.

Then there's the artwork Adrian Carmack is posting and even stuff like the cancelled Doom 4.

(I also recall the Xbox version of D3 having a concept art video but imagine a version of D3 that even had a model showcase and photo mode like 2016/Eternal have)

And because of the recent focus on lore: Imagine digital versions/scans of official manuals/booklets and strategy guides, so people get to knore more of classic Doom "lore".

(Unless id really wants to recton the background of cybernetic demons)

Andbecause i mentioned "music that is technically used but you barely hear it", i even bring up visuals like how D2RPG's Holy Water Pistol has its pickup sprite cropped in the area where you find it.

[majorstudychengemao]

From Fan Art to Original Identity: The Shift Toward Independent Character Design

In today’s visual culture, fan art has long been a primary inspiration source for character design. From anime-style reinterpretations to remixes of popular IPs, fan art has positively contributed to skill development, audience engagement, and community building. However, this trend has also led to a dependency in design logic—many character designs now rely heavily on pre-existing archetypes, lacking distinctive visual language or narrative depth.

With the widespread use of image generation tools like AI, Stable Diffusion, and visual collage algorithms, this mimicry-based creation process has become more prevalent. When character prototypes are built from recycled designs instead of being rooted in culture, emotion, narrative, or philosophy, we lose the core essence of original character design.

Why “Original Identity” Is a Frontier Focus？

Technical & legal innovation: The PREGen algorithm (Nature 2025) quantifies image originality to guide AI away from copyright infringement, marking a research frontier in generative model ethics.

Industry and IP value: Industries increasingly demand characters that are not only appealing but also independent visual assets able to carry cultural identity and cross-media adaptability.

Frontier Figures, Ideas & Artefacts

Ewan Kirkland et al. on My Little Pony fandom, highlighting AI training on fan artworks (Pony Diffusion) and derivative culture scale

PREGen algorithm team presenting a method to quantify originality in generated images, reducing resemblance to copyrighted work

How do I identify and examine the frontier in my field？

To stay critically informed and connected to the leading edge of innovative character model design, I use the following strategies:

Trend Scanning and Secondary Literature Review

I frequently review annual design trend reports from Adobe, Behance Insights, and Nature focusing on key terms like aesthetic convergence, IP autonomy, and visual identity systems. These sources help me understand both technological and cultural developments in the design world.

Tracking Artists and Design Studios

I follow the works and interviews of figures such as:

Beeple (AI-driven narrative visuals),

Sangsoo Jeong (stylized Gen Z character design),

Shibuya Scramble Figure (prototype-to-merchandise character IP pipelines). These creators reflect different dimensions of frontier design—visual innovation, cross-cultural resonance, and media scalability.

Analyzing Platform Behavior and Distribution Algorithms

I examine how characters evolve and gain traction on platforms like 3DHIT, ArtStation, and Pinterest. This includes studying how algorithmic recommendations affect what becomes "popular," and how visual mimicry emerges as a result.

I’ve developed a custom rubric to evaluate the originality of character designs, based on:

Unique morphological language (body proportions, costume structure);

Cultural rootedness or origin from a fictional world;

Emotional resonance in audience testing without requiring backstory familiarity;

Low resemblance to existing IPs in AI image-recognition models (< 80% overlap).

References

Kirkland, E., Plante, C.N. and Reysen, S., 2025. Art of the My Little Pony fandom and AI training models. Journal of Popular Television. Available at: [My Little Pony fandom research]

Nature, 2025. Tackling copyright issues in AI image generation through originality (PREGen method). Scientific Reports. Available at: [Nature article]

Seymour, J., 2018. Homage, Collaboration, or Intervention: How framing fanart affects interpretation. Participations Journal 15(2). Available at: [PDF article]

[bhanu-prakash-practice-2]

Blog 45: FAB: The Future of Worldbuilding

In the world of environmental design, evolution never stops. And today, that evolution has a name: FAB, the new, unified marketplace and environment ecosystem from Epic Games. FAB is more than just a place to find assets. It represents a complete shift in how creators build worlds, blending Megascans, Sketchfab, ArtStation, and Unreal Engine Marketplace into one global creation hub.

For Shambhala: The Ascension Protocol, FAB means I can access an endless library of ultra-detailed scans, handcrafted props, modular kits, and environment tools all designed to flow seamlessly into Unreal Engine 5’s next-gen rendering pipelines. Whether I need ancient temple fragments for the Temple of Memories, floating rock formations for the Thantras, or luminous architectural marvels for Shambhala City, FAB offers the authenticity and variety to make those dreams real.

But it’s not just about assets. It’s about empowering imagination at the speed of inspiration. FAB’s integration with Nanite, Lumen, and MetaHuman workflows means artists like me can think bigger, build faster, and craft more emotionally authentic worlds without technical bottlenecks. This is no longer about building levels. It’s about building endless, detailed, believable worlds that players can walk through, feel, and remember long after the screen fades to black. FAB is not just the future of asset pipelines. It is the fabric of new worlds yet to be dreamed.

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Why Are Digital Artists Dominating Online Competitions More Than Ever?

As the art world is changing rapidly, digital artists are taking part in online painting competition and contests like never before. With technology taking the center stage, artists are able to use digital tools, and they can enter global contests easily. Thus, digital art is not only thriving but also dominating the art competition online space. But why is this shift happening? What makes digital artists more successful in online contests today? In this blog, we will explore the fascinating rise of digital art in online art contest and competitions and how you can make your mark in this growing field. If you take part in international art competitions organized by contemporary art galleries like TERAVARNA, you will know how artists are getting hooked to these online contests to gain global exposure!

The Rise of Digital Art in Online Art Competitions

Even a few years ago, artists were more used to the traditional art forms like oil painting, watercolor, and sketching for most competitions. However, with the increasing popularity of digital platforms and advanced creative tools, these artists are now winning more online contests than ever before. Guess how!

Why Are Digital Artists Winning More?

There are several factors that contribute to the dominance of digital artists in online art contest:

Ease of Submission and Display

Traditional artworks involve lots of protocol for submission like scanning, photography, or complex processes. In digital contests artists can export their work in high-resolution formats without losing color accuracy, clarity, or details. Thus, they gain advantage in art contest online where presentation plays a crucial role.

Access to Hi-End Software

Fine tuning works are easier than ever with software like Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Corel Painter, and Clip Studio Paint. You can do unlimited corrections, and even AI-assisted enhancements. So, it’s easier to adjust colors, refine details, and make the artworks stand out in an online painting competition.

Versatile Styles and Techniques

Hyper-realistic images and stylized images come with a vast range of styles for fantasy art and abstract compositions. Artists love this versatility allowed in art competitions online, where judges look for unique and innovative approaches to art.

Importance of Social Media and Online Exposure

Due to more exposure to social media platforms like Instagram, Behance, and ArtStation, artists share their art even before submitting to an online painting competition. This helps them get votes from viewers for competitions based on viewers’ choices.

Budget-friendly Art Creation

In the case of digital art, artists do not have to spend on expensive canvases, brushes, paints, and other materials. Using a tablet and software, artists can make marvels, at reduced costs! The affordability factor makes it easier for more artists to participate in multiple art competitions online without worrying about their wallets.

How Digital Artists Can Win Online Art Competitions

The digital artists can follow these simple tips to win an online painting competition:

1. Select the Right Kind of Competition Online

Check before you enter a contest, and make sure if they are as effective as digital contests organized by TERAVARNA or any contemporary gallery. It’s better if they have open categories for the beginners.

2. Come up with High-Quality Authentic Pieces

Your work will be judged by originality, creativity, and technical skills. So, avoid using overused concepts and clichés—try to bring fresh perspectives and unique ideas to your artwork.

3. Refine Your Art: Look into Details

Take some time to refine your work, with proper lighting and color harmony. They are crucial in any online painting competition. These factors contribute to the overall impact.

4. Optimize the Quality of Your Submission

Always submit high-resolution and well-lit compositions as online competitions are judged on digital screens. Unnecessary compression can degrade the quality of artwork.

5. Make Networks with the Art Community

Make an effort to get connected to the art fraternity, building networks with fellow artists. Many art competitions online also take viewers’ opinions, so an active presence on social media can help you out.

6. Stick to the Competition Guidelines

As every online painting competition has specific rules regarding themes, dimensions, and file formats, do follow them religiously.

What the Future of Digital Art in Online Competitions Holds?

As we are getting pro on artificial intelligence, 3D modeling, and interactive art, the future of digital art in a global art contest looks promising. With the help of AI-assisted tools, virtual reality, and NFT-based art contests more opportunities are opening up for artists worldwide.

Artists who master the tools & techniques can make most of these drawing contest online. Whether you're an emerging artist or a seasoned one, this is the best time to explore the endless possibilities of digital art and leave your mark in the world of online art competitions.

Digital Artists: This is Your Moment to Shine

More and more digital artists in drawing competitions online shows the soaring importance of technology and how it is transforming the creative landscape. With access to powerful tools, global platforms, and innovative artistic techniques, digital artists are winning more than ever.

For all digital artists, this is a piece of news! So, do not wait much, start exploring online contests today just like prominent platforms like TERAVARNA art gallery, refine your skills, and take your art to the next level. You never know, your next art piece can be the winning entry in a prestigious online painting competition!

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Robert Berg

Senior Environment Artist

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[nerdygingergremlin]

99% of my posts here are mainly fandom and gremlin shenanigans so I do hope this is taken seriously.

Today I received an email from ff.net (ye olde fanfiction.net) that I had received a PM. Odd, because I have not used that account in literal years (hello, Ao3, my beloved) but I still keep it active. Ff.net is nice enough to include the contents of the PM in the email so I was able to scan it right away. It was a request for a collaboration for a fanfic that was written over a decade ago.

To say the least, I am not pleased. At all. It feels scammy, especially when the tiny one-shot referenced is from 2012. Plus, the message feels very copy-pasted. Why is the work title in parentheses? Why not talk about the longer series I did have on that account? Or better yet, why are they attemtping to farm fanfic writers for their work?

I did some research. They have a ff.net account that was made 6 days ago on August 27th. They have an artstation account that has relatively decent work that if advertised in places like Instagram and Twitter (or X, I guess), would probably bring in a good amount of interest.

So it feels weird and off that they're going around messaging fanfiction.net authors to solicit them for commissions. Hence, it feeling just a bit scammy to me.

Below is the email, with my name edited out as well as blocking their email out and part of their discord name.

[deepdreamnights]

Ancient Power Armor

Still as Functional as the Day it Was Hatched

The image(s) above in this post were made using an autogenerated prompt and/or have not been modified/iterated extensively. As such, they do not meet the minimum expression threshold, and are in the public domain. Prompt under the fold.

Prompt: Dana Scully simultaneously in Tron: Legacy (2010) and Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002):: a portrait of dana scully by Naoko Takeuchi:: photo of a humanoid tyrannosaurus wearing power armor, green and purple rescuel theme gundam armor, t-45 power armor, exosquad, blacky armor design, red scales character design, Intricately detailed, shiny and new, helpful expression, hopeful, futuristic armor, large shoulder pauldrons, large gauntlets, tail, epic scene, bright lighting, Photography, Cinematic Lighting, Volumetric Lighting, etheral light, intricate details, extremely detailed volumetric rays:: a dinosaur spaceship action figure vehicle, Kenner product photography (1982) , high detail, intricate, HQ scan, 4k, artstation trending

This is a 'prompt smash' experiment, combining random (mostly) machine-generated prompts into a single prompt with multiple sub-prompts. Midjourney blends concepts in these situations, making vivid but essentially random results.

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Changing art with AI - collaboration and brainstorm

Integrating AI tools with your ink drawings can create a unique blend of traditional and digital art that appeals to a tech-savvy audience. Here are some AI tools and techniques you can use to enhance your artwork while ensuring your personal touch remains the focal point:

AI Tools to Enhance Ink Drawings

DeepArt.io

Description: DeepArt.io uses neural networks to apply the style of one image to another.

How to Use: Upload your ink drawing and choose a style image to apply. This can add texture or color influences while keeping the original line work intact.

Website: DeepArt.io

Prisma

Description: Prisma is an app that turns photos into artwork using the styles of famous artists.

How to Use: Apply various artistic filters to your ink drawings and share the results. It offers control over the intensity of the effect.

App: Available on iOS and Android

Runway ML

Description: Runway ML provides AI tools for creative projects, including style transfer and object detection.

How to Use: Experiment with style transfer, segmentation, and other tools to add digital elements to your ink drawings.

Website: Runway ML

Artbreeder

Description: Artbreeder uses generative adversarial networks (GANs) to create and mix art.

How to Use: Upload your ink drawings and blend them with other art to create new variations. This can introduce unexpected and edgy elements.

Website: Artbreeder

Adobe Fresco with AI Features

Description: Adobe Fresco is a drawing and painting app with live brushes and AI-enhanced tools.

How to Use: Use the AI-powered live brushes to add digital effects to your ink drawings. The app’s AI tools help seamlessly blend traditional and digital media.

App: Available on iOS and Windows

DALL-E 2 by OpenAI

Description: DALL-E 2 generates images from text descriptions, combining elements in unique ways.

How to Use: Generate background elements or additional motifs to integrate with your ink drawings. You can also use it to explore creative prompts for your next pieces.

Website: OpenAI DALL-E

Enhancing Your Ink Drawings with AI

Combining Traditional and Digital Elements:

Scan your ink drawings and use AI tools to add digital textures, colors, or backgrounds. This maintains the integrity of your original work while introducing modern digital enhancements.

Creating Time-Lapse Videos:

Record the process of using AI tools to enhance your drawings. Share these time-lapse videos on social media to showcase the transformation and engage your audience.

Interactive Art:

Use AI tools to create interactive versions of your artwork. For example, you could use augmented reality (AR) apps to make parts of your drawing come to life when viewed through a smartphone.

Exploration and Experimentation:

Use AI to experiment with different styles and techniques that you might not normally try. Share these experiments to show your creative process and the potential of combining traditional and AI-driven art.

Showcasing Your AI-Enhanced Art

Social Media:

Share your AI-enhanced artwork on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Use hashtags like #AIArt, #DigitalArt, and #InkDrawing to reach a wider audience.

Create behind-the-scenes content showing how you used AI tools in your creative process.

Portfolio Website:

Dedicate a section of your website to AI-enhanced works. Provide explanations and insights into how you integrated AI tools with your traditional techniques.

Online Galleries and Marketplaces:

Submit your AI-enhanced artwork to online galleries that focus on digital art or mixed media.

Consider platforms like ArtStation, DeviantArt, or Behance to showcase your work to a community of artists and enthusiasts.

Blogging and Vlogging:

Start a blog or YouTube channel where you discuss your experiences with AI in art, share tutorials, and provide tips for other artists looking to explore this field.

By leveraging these AI tools and sharing your unique creative process, you can attract a tech-savvy audience while ensuring your personal style remains the highlight of your artwork.

[annaminijayan3dblog]

Blog 16 - FMP

God of War Ragnarök ( contd. )

They explained how they built up the characters' outfits in layers to make them look natural. They also gave special attention to details like materials and the stitching of the leather to make it look like something Kratos had put together with the materials he had on hand. It was very impressive to see the amount of detail, thought, and research that went into creating the character's armor and clothes while trying to make them look iconic. They also made some aspects of the character from scratch instead of using the ones from the previous game like Kratos’s beard and Atreus’s eyes. For Atreus, they also worked got a new scan and worked on it to achieve the nuances of his face. They also explained how they made Angrboda’s hair using tubes in Zbrush and combined haircards with it. I also found it impressive that Josiah Scholten sculpted her clothes by hand without using Marvelous Designer.

I was really impressed by the intricate level of detail and the exceptional quality of the character art in God of War Ragnarök. Seeing it made me want to achieve that level of skill and attention to detail in my own work.

Bibliography

Raf Grassetti. (2023) Angrboda (God of War Ragnarok), Artstation. Available at: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/3q6RyD