By Artists For Artists

By Artists For Artists is a group dedicated to encouraging and aiding the development of Visual Artists by providing opportunities to learn and collaborate. It is currently in it's embryonic stage of growth, but the plan is for BAFA to be a place to showcase artists and animators, create group projects, meet and Jam in person, and share our artistic skills with each other!

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Artist Showcase #8: Featured Art: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/rhunyc/like-a-valley-with-no-echo

Showcased Art: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/wartynewt/in-the-shadow-of-the-dragon http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/zcheio/sven-god-s-strength http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/radugc/sunset http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/surfsideaaron/space-bird http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dailyexhaust/limelight http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dommi-fresh/ice-lake-point http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/corruptivearts/demonic-portrait http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/themiziko/ariana-female-portraite-study http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/soraxes/horse-company Other Entries: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/jesusache/snow-white-pin-up Clever idea, really nice presentation and use of color, keep up the good work! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/theoriginalmoser/remembering-the-ancient-power Really ambitious and well composed, great work! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/nortexg/ethoslab-fan-art Nice clean lines and color, cute cartoon style, good work! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/declanmcdermott97/dragon-slayer Great to see you’re still being ambitious! I love the scale and sense of drama http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/memyselfandeyes/alucio-s-birthday-friend Really great character style and poses http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/josephamayo/lone-grotesque Really clever photo manipulations! Looks gorgeous, nice work http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/andreeew/character-painting-attempt Great silhouette and character design, nice simplistic presentation that works well http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/truethundercraft/reaching-out-for-the-light Very nice composition, mysterious aesthetic with clean lines and color, good work!

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Artist Showcase #7: Featured Art: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/ohtooeasy/chapter-1-tower-of-ambagis

Showcased Art: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/thepsychosheep/flipping-off-the-demon-god http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/yellowdraw/gold-eater http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/alphagusta/another-black-rock-shooter http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/fxscreamer/wizard-morrison http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/johnyv47/pakistani-supergirl http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/blobmonster/iron-y http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/soraxes/forraederen http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/keltsgrizz/we-are-venom http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/psychojester53/greg-the-steg-2 Other Entries: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/kakura-gv/heavenly-sacrif Very creepy! Love the construction of the scene http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/carlosseger/aliens-drinking-coffee Simple, cute, nice colors, could use some solidity - keep it up! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/thescarredside/unlikely-damsel I see what you did there… Nice job! Good lines and color http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dangmaster/blue-dragon Really nice shading, you’ve made a leap of improvement, very great work! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/surfsideaaron/mech-pilot-2 Wonderful visual style, a very fitting concept-style piece http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/mouri/megaman A really cool realistic take on Mega-Man, great lighting and execution http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/mchoof/detective Nice solid figure and strong pose, proportions and lines could be more solid, keep it up http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/sk1pter/alone-in-the-dark Such a simple but amusing and well done piece! Love the lighting, great work

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Artist Showcase #6: Featured Art: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/capsbeats/the-undead Showcased Art: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/ilikepurple/brave-by-ilikepurple http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/oggidx7/candle-lit-pirate http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/azification/the-robot-king http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/aspicystrawberry/beauty-of-autumn http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/mouri/harry-potter http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/nightfrost/wolf-s-spirit http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/lordquadricorn/a-city-in-the-strands http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/ramenrider/devilman http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/snailspot/raven

Other Entries: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/wartynewt/volcano-guardian Really cool lighting and dragon style http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/stellarian/fire-knight Great use of really intense light and backlighting, very nice mix of warm colors to create a ‘hot’ look http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/iceey23/geoff-from-achievement-hunter Amazing painting style, this piece is so polished! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/crazycreators/sonic-boom-team Great mix of colors and very solid character linework - nice poses too, such a dynamic image! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/kingw777/assassin-s-flight Great sense of action, use of color, and linework. Clever way to frame the image, keep up the good work! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/madyson0915/milo-comic-style Simple bue stylistically attractive drawing here, nice colors and effective simple shading, keep it up http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/xcolours/big-bad-wolf OOOH How creepy - I love it! Great one-tone piece, the khaki green really emphasised that dark feel. Awesome. http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/sandattack/dawn-of-adventure Really cute polished characters, with a very refined portrayal and execution, great job http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/theoriginalmoser/the-eye-of-the-visat Great envisioning of a story concept, this character looks like he’s got a place in a well defined world. http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/kobaanni/fighter-2 Great work on your first digital painting! Hopefully the first of many, fantastic job, keep it up!

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Go vote on which character you would like to be the main character 'John', worker at a nuclear power plant - for our group collab project! http://bit.ly/1jb8fDd

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Artist Showcase #4: Featured Art: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/russfairchild/back-to-hell Showcased Art: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/hollycloak/violet-mistress http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/azification/agmorian http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/amejia1924/leviathan http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/surfsideaaron/dismantled http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/antiskill/dragon-hunting http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/agentspymonkey/avatar-the-four-elements http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/iceey23/eye-study-2 http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/johnyv47/some-guy-looking-at-something http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/declanmcdermott97/the-journey-ahead Other Entries: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/randyybutternubs/prison-break Awesome use of dramatic lighting, and a great pose! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/sanguine88/archer Stunning character work as always! I love your style a lot. I’d love to see an environment! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/imcostalong/eazy-e-still-cruisin Astounding piece, lovely mix of colors, textures and photorealistic detail http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/tantan35/turtle-with-disco-shell lovely to see a submission that’d both traditional and 3D, nice work, thanks for sharing! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/kaitmazing/born-of-the-highest-class A really lovely aesthetic to this image, nice soft skin tone and neutral expression http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/apops/a-dwarf-s-face Great earthy colors and good mixing of your warm tones, keep it up! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/fxscreamer/the-storm-is-coming An interesting mix of illustration and photo/texture, well pulled off http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/sunmoon84/going-to-sea A charming and aetherial piece, simple use of the sepia tones and very well pulled off http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/seriousle/waves It’s nice to see you getting your hands dirty! Your artworks all have a very nice feel and use of color, good work! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/silver8500prince/from-parts-unknown This piece is enchanting! Very nice color contrasts, lovely tone, and captivating theme

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Artist Showcase #3: Featured Art: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/waveloop/yakusa Showcased Art: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/aufix/reaper http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/zcheio/hair-flow http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/thepsychosheep/the-flesh-conductor http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/melpomenie/birdie-girl http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/johnyv47/samurai-jack http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/nataliklekot/mutant-soldier http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/probablysinged/all-dried-out-juniper-s-knot http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/demp/whatcha-eatin http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/kaazi/alice-in-wonderland

Other Entries: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/surfsideaaron/sci-fi-soldier-assassin-guy Impressive art as always! I love your shading style and brush textures, fantastic! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/fluxxcoreart/xbalanque-hidden-jaguar-sun I can see you’re making a real effort! Nice composition and color balance, keep working on your proportions, good job! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/zadeadfish/sycra-yasin I like the style of this drawing! Cooky and original, and well presented, keep it up! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/aubrythstrawbrry/snickerdoodle Nice work! You’re doing well and you’ve got a lovely light expression and pose here, good job http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/lewisberry/rubick For a first piece of digital art you’re really doing well! Keep it up http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/omegawalrus/aron-lairon-and-aggron Nice line work and structure, simple layout, could use a touch more color or drama, nice work! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/johnyv47/finn-from-adventure-time Really great drama and foreshortening to this piece! I love his expression and the lighting, great work! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/snailspot/ice-cream I love this! Hilarious, cool and well painted, and well composed, I love the mix of colors, fantastic! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/waaamba/warning Fantastic to see you applying yourself to learn techniques, and i’m flattered you’re using my videos, thanks! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/boykaa/portrait-d Really nice painting! The aspect looks slightly vertically stretched, but you’ve done well, keep it up!Z http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/truethundercraft/the-red-apple Really nice female figure and painting style, good colors too http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/victorgraphics/zombie-escape First digital artwork? Amazing! Great sense of motion, color and proportion, keep it up! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/thescarredside/the-warrior Great piece, you’re making good progress http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/sulup/white-noise-forgotten I love the aesthetic of this piece, haunting, stylistically striking, well executed, great work http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/iceey23/dragon-slayer Simple yet visually appealing, the minimalistic color use is well pulled off http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/seraaron/gabi-daydreaming I like your clean proportions and female figure, well done! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/beckiss/gold-elf Lovely colors, a very clean and aetherial looking piece, fitting for the subject matter, keep it up! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/memyselfandeyes/chez-bou-2 You have your style nailed down that’s for sure, really well done and polished character work http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/artarrwen/wanderer Really cool lighting and color effects, this piece tells a dramatic story without words, good job

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ANIM SHW 5:

Our front-page feature winner! http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/630874 Oasis http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/630597 Jim the Birthday Boy http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/626451 Eden Prologue http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/630997 Sword and Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYlPTkOaRZk

More entries for this months showcase!     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/630423     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/630439     www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/630182     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/627623     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/630621     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/630576     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/623653     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/623938     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/630976     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/623225     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/631376     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/631554     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/631653     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/620552     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/631773     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/631918     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37OxW0JULAQ     http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/632231     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6lp6yuxqvg

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Vote now to pick the future BAFA Logo!

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Artist Showcase #2: Featured Art: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/antiskill/futuristic-scientist Showcased Art: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/corpsefly/guardian-spirit http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/simon2330/heisenberg http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/zenbunny6/rocker-chick http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/apostatejt/me http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/johnyv47/gunner-practice http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/snailspot/blind-glider http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/kingw777/the-dragon-s-embrace http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/jonathanmalmsten/glance http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dawn-breaker/saints-row-iii Other Entries: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/shyguygameguy/little-mac Nice simple coloring and layout, thanks for entering the showcase! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/billbo414/minecraft-wither Very cool and creepy! Also, SKULLS! yay! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/sylvrn/feathered You’ve made great progress, and this piece is really lovely, fantastic peachy color in the background http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/kingw777/the-hunt Great drama in this piece, good composition, the shading is a little lacking in places but a great effort overall http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/mauru-art/mauru-v-slinker Awesome dramatic poses and layout, great sense of motion, keep it up! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/kunanz/girl-in-white-dress Fantastic effort! Nice light expression, shading is a little flat in places but good overall http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/shuizid/introducing-nightmare Nice work, thanks for submitting to the showcase, I like the intensity of this piece http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/dukeofginger/tau-playing-the-violin What a strange topic! I love it haha, I used to hate fighting Tau, they kept running away from my marines :P http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/lukat/dog Lovely composition and colors and a very cute dog! Great work

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Artist Showcase #1: Featured Art: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/sweetjeannie/sorcha-s-gift Showcased Art: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/wolvegames/melting http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/red-streak/realistic-herobrine http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/psychoreaper86/psychoreaper http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/demp/creepy-witch www.newgrounds.com/art/view/bdlsito/scratch-porrait http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/gdscorinne/logan-lerman-pencil-drawing-2 http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/russfairchild/flame-guardian http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/samiraeos/archer http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/antiskill/peace-of-mind Other Entries: http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/pyranivation/happy-thoughts A nice soft tone to the piece, and good color balance http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/drboomschizzle/face-off I love the level of detail here, It’s clear you’ve taken great care! Fantastic, keep it up http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/radioactiveroach/on-the-cyber-fence Love the style and the way you framed it, you’re making good progress! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/fxscreamer/my-heart-is-yours I love this! Such a cute tone and execution, and really nice colors and setting http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/patrickafaca/viridem-for-the-horde It’s nice to see a female orc! and well done too, very epic piece http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/declanmcdermott97/xenomorph Very cool, you’ve captured the different textural consistencies very well http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/beep16/love-spots I love the cute style and color balance, well done http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/sanoan/no-happy-endings-sadly I particularly like the simple relaxed linework, otherwise the composition is good as is the coloring http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/alexeji/flying-turret a nice mechanical design and coloring, good use of light reflecting on the metal too http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/nagadi/clouds This piece has a really nice feeling to it, I love the vertical rays from the clouds and the coloring style http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/xdarkspace/jax-the-bat-from-the-infernos Nice strong colors and simple framing, could be a little more shapely in its portrayal, overall good job http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/atrocious-softness/sketch-so-many-skulls SKULLS! I can tell this took you AGES, really good dedication, keep it up! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/surfsideaaron/onna-bugeisha-study Incredible shading, I love it! The face feels a little flat in its shading, otherwise, incredible http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/hemenm/sorrow-2 Nice to see a scratchboard piece, it looks great, though the anatomy could use work in places, you’ve done well http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/sanguine88/huntress Lovely as always, I love your females, I’ve love to see some environment in your work, keep up the awesome work! http://www.newgrounds.com/art/view/lukas-m-art/winchesterboys Really nicely painted with good lighting, though the edges of the skin areas are a bit soft

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td5_Fn3w6k4

Announcing Part 2 of the animation project "Failed Superheroes" alongside the winning script from Part 1!

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Thunder and Frost by briannacherrygarcia

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Only 3 days left to get your Superhero script in for a chance to win $100!

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The first ever BAFA project is now live! Join in and share!