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'''ArtSpots''' is a non-adult [[anthropomorphic]] art gallery that showcases the best work from anthro artists with an easy to use and navigate [[Wikipedia:Web_2|Web 2.0]] based interface. It also has a focus on artistic improvement, helping potential applicants get up to skill for reviews.<br />
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ArtSpots shares a common database with [[JaxPad]], totaling over 7,000 pieces and 399 artists as of 23 June 2007, 129 of whom are artists on ArtSpots.<ref>[http://www.jaxpad.com/recent JaxPad recent uploads] - [http://www.jaxpad.com/artists JaxPad artists] - [http://www.artspots.com/artists ArtSpots artists]</ref><br />
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*'''Addresses''':<br />
**'''Website''': http://www.artspots.com/<br />
**'''[[LiveJournal]]''': http://community.livejournal.com/artspots/<br />
**'''[[Wikipedia:IRC|IRC]]''': [irc://irc.anthrochat.net/ArtSpots #ArtSpots] on [[Anthrochat]]<br />
*'''Founder''': Seurat the Cheetah Artiste<br />
*'''Administrators''': The ArtSpots Team<br />
*'''Ran from/to''': October 9, 2006 - present<br />
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== Features ==<br />
ArtSpots has some features that make the site more useful to artists and patrons alike.<br />
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=== Commission Tracking System ===<br />
As part of their ArtTools, ArtSpots has a commission tracking system that allows artists to organize and display a to-do list of commissions, including all the relevant information associated with them including descriptions, due dates, payment, and a work-in-progress image. It also allows users of the site to directly commission artists, send/track payments through PayPal and view a list of outstanding commissions or each one individually.<ref>[http://www.artspots.com/forum/topic/130 Introducing ArtTools!]. December 10, 2006 post by Seurat Cheetah on the ArtSpots Forum News group.</ref><br />
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Users can also see if an artist is offering commissions or sort the artist list by those who are.<ref>[http://www.artspots.com/forum/topic/179 What's that being said?]. January 6, 2007 post by Babbage Cheetah on the ArtSpots Forum News group.</ref><br />
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=== Drag and Drop Favorites Organization ===<br />
Like an operating system [[Wikipedia:GUI|GUI]], the favorites enable users to drag and drop images into custom-created folders for personal organization.<ref name="folders">[http://www.artspots.com/forum/topic/151 The Favorites are FIXED]. December 22, 2006 post by Seurat Cheetah on the ArtSpots Forum News group.</ref><br />
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=== "Fetch Folders" (Smart search folders) ===<br />
A folder can have a search term attached to it, so that each time it is viewed it can run a check and add images that fit the search criteria. Images can be removed and will not be added again, plus new images can be added like regular folders.<ref name="folders" /><br />
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=== Emailed Comments ===<br />
Similar to LiveJournal, comments and replies to comments can be emailed to the users.<br />
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=== Filters ===<br />
In addition to watching artists, a user can, akin to [[Egypt Urnash]]'s [[Peggy's VCL Sieve]] blocking feature, block an artist from their view across the entire site.<br />
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=== Variable Thumbnails ===<br />
The thumbnails can be adjusted to respect older monitors or laptop screen restraints, but are open to larger, newer monitors and LCD screens.<br />
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=== Tightly Integrated Forums ===<br />
The forums on ArtSpots are integrated with the rest of the site, not requiring a separate user account to use. Because of this, direct links to galleries, favorites, and other site information are automatically displayed and linked to.<br />
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== Art Policy ==<br />
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ArtSpots' ratings are set between [[G]] and [[PG-13]] focus. The criteria for admittance are skill-based, reviewed on anatomy, perspective, lighting and compositon.<ref>[http://www.artspots.com/apply/guidelines ArtSpots Portfolio Submission Criteria]</ref> <ref>[http://www.artspots.com/apply/portfolio ArtSpots Sample Portfolio]</ref> <ref>[http://www.artspots.com/forum/topic/142 Open Letter to ArtSpots Applicants] December 16, 2006 post by Seurat Cheetah on the ArtSpots Forum News group.</ref><br />
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Some key rules are:<ref>[http://www.artspots.com/main/rules ArtSpots Rules]</ref><br />
*Artwork must be anthropomorphic in nature.<br />
*3D works of art are allowed.<br />
*The art uploaded must be created by the artist.<br />
*Sketches are welcome.<br />
*Newer works are encouraged. ArtSpots is gallery site more than an archive.<br />
*Respect copyright.<br />
*[[Wikipedia:Bill_and_ted|Be excellent to each other.]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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==See also==<br />
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*[[Iron Artist]]<br />
*[[JaxPad]]<br />
[[Category:Art archives]]<br />
[[Category:2006 births]]</div>
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