F.A.Q. (Read this first before posting!)

First of all, if you are posting a question about how to improve your artwork, you must post examples of your failed attempts so we can see what you're doing wrong. Don't be shy about it because it's vital to helping you grow as an artist.

If you have general questions about techniques and theory, do a search or check this list below, since some of the same questions and discussions keep popping up in this forum. I've made this F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) for people to refer to and to reply to instead of starting new threads with the same topic.

Important Past Sticky Threads:
Regarding the use of references
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthr...?f=166&t=461830

Technique Discussions:
When beginners ask for brushes of another artist
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=229317

Where can I find tutorials on how to paint so-and-so?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=226083

Techniques of our favorite artistsost links!
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=228293

Any Anime artists around?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=228863

What's the difference between painting programs?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=257008

Which DVD should I get?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=262209


Philosophical Discussions:
The "Soul" of Art?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthr...?f=166&t=903041

can CG break into the Art World?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=248568

Digital vs Analogue art
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=265516

Difference between cg/non-cg painting
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=114364

Will 3D photorealism become a redundant art form?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=263924

Realism vs. Idealism
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=246435

Is our Work Frivolous??
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=248880

Digital Art--- the next big movement?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=243034

cheating in CG
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=251066

Why is it some people are naturally talented at drawing?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=230834

who can call themself an ARTIST?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=237934

Are we getting too digital?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=238053

CG Artists: Nerds with a creative side or Artists with a geeky side?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=81027

any thoughts about modern art in general?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=227632

What Isn't Art?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=252778

Anyone get Artists depression?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=217308

BEAUTY: who, what, when, where, why and how?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=227590


Inspirational Sources:
Artists We Love
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=226349

Pearls of Wisdom
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthr...?f=166&t=226325

Who is your favorite artist?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=233016

Who Inspires You the Most?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=251420

What books would you recommend for a beginning painter?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=258688

Inspiration galleries for 2d digital artists?
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=262767