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  "textContent": "submitted by Vostok_ to art\n54 points | 8 comments\n\n\nVladimir Aleksandrovich Serov was a champion of the USSR’s “socialist realism” artists, being awarded several accolades for his hard work in ~~making workers look hot~~ depicting workers with delightful grace and overwhelming dignity, as well as portraying key historical moments of the USSR, such as the storming of the Winter Palace,\n\nHe was active for most of his life until his death at 58 years old and his many works became the prototypical example of soviet realism. But he was also skilled in creating stylized posters as well. Notably, during the siege of Leningrad he made several posters while inside the besieged city to boost the morale of the population against the invaders.\n\nYou can look at a collection of his works here: soviet-art.ru/soviet-artist-vladimir-alexandrovic…\n\nVladimir Serov’s art looks impressive at a glance, but that quality wasn’t the result of simple fundamental skills, it’s nothing other than the crystallization of his passion, his hope and his perseverance.\n\nAnd that is (mostly) what this mega is all about!\n\n* * *\n\n◇ ◇ If you drew something that is still a Work In Progress (WIP), **this is the place to share it.** ◇ ◇\n\n◇ ◇ If you have any art related thoughts or questions, **this is the place for that discussion.** ◇ ◇\n\nThis mega’s purpose is to create a casual, low-pressure environment for artists and non-artists alike to engage in sharing their **incomplete** art, giving feedback to others and holding general art discussion. If you are an artist with original works that are **complete** , you are highly encouraged to make a standalone post for it.\n\nAnd when I say **incomplete** , I do mean literally anything that you wouldn’t consider a complete illustration or artwork, from basic anatomical sketches and messy perspective exercises to half-rendered paintings. All skill levels are welcome.\n\n**To encourage people to post their art in the comm, halfway through the mega I will post a comment and one of the replies will get their art featured in this section.**\n\n◇ ◇ **Featured drawing:** ◇ ◇  Credit to @marxisthayaca@hexbear.net\n\nThis mega’s art prompt word is:\n\n◇ ◇ **chainsaw** ◇ ◇",
  "title": "Vladimir Serov - WIP Art / Art Discussion Megathread #2 (April 21 - May 5)"
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