You see, Hello-SouthAfrica is just like any other group, where its people make it what it is.  We are nothing without you lovely people and more so, we need you to help us make this group epic. No matter how much stuff we do, it also falls to the hands of you lovely people but submitting, giving us ideas and contributing to the local art scene that we really thrive.

However, we've struggled a bit as of late as with all these awesome things coming our way, we need a few more hands to help us accept and discuss deviations, offer assistance to new group members and help drive the group forward.

We want that to be you.

Being an Admin of Hello-SouthAfrica entails :
- Checking submissions, voting on the deviations and checking members who want to join.
- Writing the occasional blog post about something awesome within South Africa, Art, or Creativity in general. ( And maybe something you might be interested in too )
- BEING AWESOME.

If you feel you can handle this, then pop us a note OR a message here and we will chat.

We cant wait to tell you all about the how we want to take Hello-SouthAfrica forward and cant wait to hear from you soon. <3

Welcome To


DFC 2015


This is a promotional journal for this event which is happening in 20 days!




Hello all, it's me MagicalJoey here, reporting live from the ProjectDFC desk of all desks. We have a situation on our hands folks! A DIRE situation! Oh the HORROR, the GORE, the REVOLTING SMUT! Wait, that was October...but you get my drift!

Only 20 days until DFC 2015



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What is DFC?


Do I hear thee utter this question? Oh poor souls, how could you not know> Never fear, I shall tell!

DFC stands for December Forms Challenge and is a challenge that has been running for many years now. It takes place from 00h00 December first until 00h00 January first and is a poetry forms challenge, where you are provided with different fixed forms of poetry to write on. It is a poem, and a form, a day for 31 days!

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What Does This Mean For Me?


This means the following: YOU (yes you, and you, and the one behind you with the Micky Mouse ears) are hereby challenged by everyone you know, well, basically yourself, to write a poem a day for December 2015. There will be a chart that will become available closer to the time telling you what form goes with what day...and I have heard from a cute little cannibal kiwi-damnation that this year's chart will be off the charts and chock-to-the-block with hits!

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But It's Hard!


It's meant to be a challenge (hence the big capital 'C') that broadens your knowledge of poetry forms and things like rhyme, meter, syllabic counts, refrains and all the other jargon us posies like to throw around. It's a good way to broaden your horizons and thresh out some basic things which you will hopefully come back and edit in January to make them supercallafragalisticexpialladocious!

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Quality vs Quantity


I've heard rumours that sometimes quantity doesn't equate to quality. Whereas in many cases this holds true, the beauty of the quantity of this challenge is that you will have certain days, and forms, where you have tons of quality. It's these gems you hold out for and then prune and preen during the editing process, which happens after. Think of this as WordWars for poetry, kiwi-damnation style.

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Previous Years Features


Previous years charts are here for you to peruse and practice look at to get some idea of the amazingness that is coming your way!

2012


DFC 2012 Form Chart by kiwi-damnation

2013


DFC 2013 Form Chart by kiwi-damnation

2014


DFC 2014 Form Chart by kiwi-damnation

Like with previous years we will have a Chat Room available for use during the process. Come and brainstorm with fellow participants and get your write on!

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New Features


This year, with the arrival of our new Admin betwixtthepages we have an exciting partnering with another group of Beth's, mainly LitRecognition. Under foundership of chromeantennae and with a brilliantly vibrant cast of writers on staff LitRecognition promotes writing and writers with a daily (barring the weekend) feature of prose and poetry works from new and old writers alike.
How Is This Good?
In betwixtthepages 's own words:
"Okay. So, we'll be doing daily cross posts between the groups called something like "Today at a Glance."  These posts will include a walk-through of the day's poetry form, the prompts or challenge number and we'll include a few examples  of the form, and will be featuring each of the previous day's prompt responses."
What Does This Mean?
This means that the two groups are partnering to feature participants in the DFC through special features over at LitRecognition.

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Exactly!


Yesh, that's exactly what we want you to do - spread the word. Tell your watchers in a journal on your page, tell your group members in a promotional group journal/blog, tell your friends and get them to come to DA to participate in this AWESOMENESS!!

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Questions?


Still don't know what to write? Got any questions? Please, note the group ProjectDFC with any questions you have. We will be happy to answer them and give you any details I may have missed in this journal.

Happy Holidays, Thankgiving-time and such stuff. I know you will all be preparing yourself for this excellence that is DFC 2015 coming this December to a DA near you!

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MagicalJoey
Hey everybody, it's that time of year again where I remind everyone about our courses at Learn3D.
Learn3D is situated in Blairgowrie, Johannesburg and offers a variety of digital courses. Each course is a year long and offers certification in the software, all our instructors are fully certified in the programs they teach.

Available courses:
:bulletgreen: Concept art and 2D animation with Photoshop, Storyboard Pro and Toon Boom - Find more info here: learn3d.co.za/courses/2d/

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If you have any questions, you can contact me directly :) Please share with anyone you feel may be interested.

~Kitty-Cat-Angel~

rAge MEGA FEATURE

Journal Entry: Wed Oct 7, 2015, 11:42 AM
It's that time of year again! Here's the round-up of who will be at this year's rather huge Artists' Alley:

Deon de Lange
www.jumpsuitart.com/

The incredibly talented creator of the Gofu and Tomica comics returns with even more amazing graphic literature, as well as his debut art-book.

Megan McFall
starbrightgirl.co.za/index.htm…

A jewellery designer par excellence, with a range of amazing geeky accessories hand-made and one of a kind.  

Tarryn-Leigh Tong
www.plushieheaven.co.za/

SA’s plushie queen, who will most certainly have an adorable friend for you to take home.

Sin-Bin
www.sin-bin.co.za/

Our pre-eminent steampunk and cosplay fashion designer and a well-loved feature of the Artists’ Alley, Sin’s quirky creations will most certainly pique your interest.

Taran Tarr
websta.me/n/overlord_atobe

Seamstress extraordinaire, whose range of hoodies and clothes will make you explode in geeky delight.

Ronald Leong
www.facebook.com/artistvile

Artist, photographer and purveyor of the most evilly delicious cookies, check out his range of custom caps, badges, stickers and prints.

Lisa Hayes-Foley

Maker of geeky hair bows, bow ties and hair pins, check her out for all of your styling needs.

Chantelle Roberts

Local author out to sell and promote her newest novel, which is always a treat.

Mel Dixon
spydi-mel.deviantart.com/galle…

Mel’s art speaks for itself, from photorealistic portraits of your favourite comic characters to beautiful abstract inlks and custom t-shirts, this artist will blow your mind with her talent.

Caroline Duncan aka Reigning Red
www.reigningred.co.za/

For the alternative and geeky, you can’t find any better than Reigning Red’s massive range of clothes and accessories and owner Caroline is one of the bubbliest and kindest people you’ll meet.

Warren Louw
warrenlouw.com/

Warren’s art transcends mere technical skill into something truly remarkable, if it looks familiar, it’s probably because you’ve seen his work on comics such as Mystique or Udon’s Street Fighter tributes. A true SA art star!

Amy Williams
dathron.deviantart.com/gallery…

Illustration lecturer Amy’s work is some of the most hauntingly striking art you’ll find on display, ask about her Nightwing pieces, because wow.

Nico Lee Lazarus
orochi-spawn.deviantart.com/ga…

Nico is a brutalist stylistic guru whose images explode with motion and fluidity, his character designs like nothing you’ve seen and his ability to spellbind you with his slick art tantamount to his skill.

Josh Ryba
www.rebirthgraphicnovel.com/
Co-creator of the epic vampire graphic novel Rebirth, Josh is here to tell you the tale of a vampiric strain brought about by the early settlers, AIDS and the conflict of blood bonds – be prepared for an exciting ride to say the least!

Liezl Bohnen
c-puff.deviantart.com/gallery/

Liezl brings quirk and cuteness to a host of your favourite characters, especially for all of you Bronies out there.

Ryan Van Eyk and Colleen Moore
twiggssa.deviantart.com/galler…

This couple brings a remarkable pop culture art book resplendent with page after page of art tributes to characters that will evoke nostalgia glory in all of your hearts. Be sure to check out their plushies too!

Rox Palmer/Greg Nell
andotherstories.com/
www.behance.net/theroku

Greg and Rox are here to draw. Seriously, ask them and they will (for some cash, of course). Do yourselves a favour and ask Rox to draw Nightwing’s butt, they’re scarily good at it!

Renate Prinsloo aka Kittenplexes

Renate, Ke Ai alumni, will be exhibiting a range of cute plushies and accessories.


SECTOR
sectorcomic.tumblr.com/

The powerhouse team of creative genius and art talent that created the Velocity Anthology graphic novels and GEP pulp comics are back with a brand new quarterly pulp anthology that collects a series of short stories that are either self-contained or continue over several issues. Pick one up, it’s good.


Mandy Botha

www.facebook.com/fairyfountians

Supplier of 3D-printed and painted cosplay and geeky items, from Whovian tools to Master Chief’s helmet.  


Michael Stopforth
www.behance.net/gallery/127265…

Ever wanted to see Throttle from Biker Mice From Mars head-butting The Juggernaut? Well, now you do! Michael’s work is dynamic, colourful and brutal, the perfect mix for any comic!

Manu Kongolo
manukongolo.deviantart.com/gal…

Manu prolifically creates homages to a host of pop culture favourite characters, from Obelix to Wreck-It-Ralph and everything inbetween. His works are an experience of colour and happiness that you’ll love.

rAge Artists' Alley/ JM Labs Competition

Journal Entry: Sun Aug 16, 2015, 10:25 AM
Hey Artsy Types! Have you always wanted a table at rAge, but have never been able to afford one? The awesome team from JM Labs need a new mascot and their challenge is this:

Produce a fully-fledged mascot that will represent their services using any method of illustration (including 3D). The top three candidates will nab a spot in the Artists' Alley and the winner will get their design 3D printed, as well as having their winning design featured across a variety of media.

If you're interested, check out the competition site for more info and entry details:

legionink.jmlabs.biz/

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