DevNews 17th Edition, 2012.Hello Members, Watchers and Visitors,DevNews 17th Edition, 2012. in Projects More Like This
Welcome to #DevNews 17th Edition, 2012.
#DevNews is a group that aims to promote deviantART's Community by
spreading information about all current and upcoming events that are
relevant to deviants.
Please do add this article to your collection and share with your watchers and friends
StaffAppreciation Happening Now!
The home of the committee for planning the deviantART Staff Appreciation Week
of 2012! We aim to strengthen community ties to staff, and to show them
that we appreciate their time, effort, and dedication!
#DevNews Deviant and Group of the month, August 2012.
Deviousness Award, August 2012
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DevNews 15th Edition, 2012Hello Members, Watchers and Visitors,DevNews 15th Edition, 2012 in Projects More Like This
Welcome to #DevNews 15th Edition, 2012.
Our aim is to bring you a collection of news articles, contest, features
and more from around deviantARTPlease do add this article to your
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deviantART's 12th Birthday Celebration Wrap Up"Ask Jose" Hosted by `JoseFelipeM
#DevNews Deviant and Group of the month, August 2012.
Deviousness Award, August 2012
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DevNews 13th Edition, 2012Hello Members, Watchers and Visitors,DevNews 13th Edition, 2012 in Personal More Like This
Welcome to #DevNews 13th Edition, 2012.
Our aim is to bring you a collection of news articles, contest, features
and more from around deviantARTPlease do add this article to your
collection and share with your watchers and friends
The Staff and Admins of #DevNews have teamed up to bring our members
and watchers a weekly posting of news and information, we are in the
process of deciding what day of the week best works for our group
#DevNews is making this change to help bring you up to date news and
contest information and to reduce the size of our article collection in
your message centers#DevNews is proud to announce "Ask Jose" Hosted by `JoseFelipeM
#DevNews Deviant and Group of the month, July 2012.
Deviousness Award, July 2012
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DevNews 14th EditionHello Members, Watchers and Visitors,DevNews 14th Edition in Projects More Like This
Welcome to #DevNews 14th Edition, 2012.
Our aim is to bring you a collection of news articles, contest, features
and more from around deviantARTPlease do add this article to your
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY deviantART
deviantART's 12th Birthday CelebrationAugust 7, 2012
Keep youron ^ladygagz's 12th-BirthdAy-Shenanigans and check your message center often for deviantART's 12th Birthday Celebration Activities and Updates.
Free Premium Membership Day! For an entire 24 hours on August 7, 2012 starting at midnight and ending at 11:59 PM Los A
deviantART 12th Birthday ActivitiesdeviantART 12th Birthday Activities in Happenings More Like This
Check out the latest information for deviantART 12th Birthday Activities and Celebration
DevNews 12th Edition, 2012Hello Members, Watchers and Visitors,DevNews 12th Edition, 2012 in Projects More Like This
Welcome to #DevNews 12th Edition, 2012.
Our aim is to bring you a collection of news articles, contest, features and more from around deviantART
Please do add this article to your collection and share with your watchers and friends
#DevNews Deviant and Group of the month, July 2012.
Deviousness Award, July 2012
deviantMEET
New and Noteworthy Groups
Arts-and-Health
FeedbackFrenzy
devious Groups
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CatCraze
dAWishingWell
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DevNews 6th Edition 2012Hello Everyone,DevNews 6th Edition 2012 in Projects More Like This
Welcome to our 6th Edition of #DevNews
Bi-Monthly News Articles!! We would appreciate you taking a moment to
add your comments/suggestions and favorite this journal to your
collection, this will help us improve and be found by more deviants
searching for quality news within deviantART.
#DevNews Deviant of the Month & Interview Interview by: ~EAT-MY-PAINTINGS
We at #DevNews choose 1 deviant from the community. This deviant has to be an outstanding deviant in the community, someone who cares about others and the community! Someone we identify as a leader in the community. This deviant can be anyone, anywhere on dA.
This month, we award it to someone we believe is an outstanding deviant in the community!`TimberClipse
1. Tell us a little about yourself.
Hello, my name is Zev, perhaps better known as `TimberClipse. I am a student, and my passi
Deviant & Group of the Month ~ August 2012Hello Members, Watchers and Visitors,Deviant & Group of the Month ~ August 2012 in Projects More Like This
#DevNews is proud to bring you August's Deviant & Group of the Month.
Deviant of the Month ~ August 2012
Each month the #DevNews Admin and Staff choose 1 deviant from the community.This deviant has to be an outstanding deviant within the community, someone who caresabout others and the community! Someone we identify as a leader in the community. This deviant can be anyone, anywhere on dA.
This month, we award it to someone we believe is an outstanding deviant within our community!
`miontre
`miontre is very active deviant within the deviantART Community. He is a very talented photographer, thoughtful, caring, always positive and willing to help anyone with their deviantART Related questions.
`miontre Founder of #PhotographersDream
DevNews 11th Edition, 2012Hello Members, Watchers and Visitors,DevNews 11th Edition, 2012 in Projects More Like This
Welcome to #DevNews 11th Edition, 2012.
Our aim is to bring you a collection of news articles, contest, features and more from around deviantART
Please do add this article to your collection and share with your watchers and friends
Tribute ~ Remembering Lisa Schneider
#DevNews Deviant and Group of the month, June 2012.
Deviousness Award, June 2012![]()
deviantMEET
devious Groups
Community-Projects
Give-Thanks
ProjectComment
Solutions Sanctuary
TreeLovers
Unframed-Nature
fella
AnotherContestGroup
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Wonderful Wednesday and YouHello Dear Members, Watchers and VisitorsWonderful Wednesday and You in Projects More Like This
It's the middle of the week again
For this week add a friend or watcher as you normally do by following the
instructions below and then add a link to one of your artistic creations from
your gallery example: From my gallery http://fav.me/d5fdxu1
Why add a link from my gallery??? #dAWishingWell wants to thank you for taking
the time to showcase your friends or watchers The links you provide for your watcher
or friend along with the link for your deviation will be featured in next weeks
#dAWishingWell Weekly
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:iconAHeartForYou: Share the artistic talents of your watchers or friends :iconAHeartForYou:
Here is what you can do to help promote your watchers or friends:
* Visit your watchers or friends list and pick one from the list you would like to share.
* Visit your chosen deviants gallery
Pimps and Whoas - August 15, 2012PimpsPimps and Whoas - August 15, 2012 in Community Relations More Like This
Official dA NewsAnnouncing our Creative Grants recipients
Keep Calm and Comic-Con
Summer Feature
Site Update Sta.sh Visual Refresh
"FAQ Revamp Underway
FAQ Revamp Project Update pt2
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Pimps and Whoas - August 1, 2012PimpsPimps and Whoas - August 1, 2012 in Community Relations More Like This
Official dA NewsUpgrades to Quarterly Check Payments
Celebrating Deviousness - August 2012
We need your Opinions about the Artisan Crafts Galleries!
Suggestivism
Stock and Resources Policy Clarification
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Spirit Day 2012"Ultimately, I want Spirit Day to make just one person feel little bit better about his or herself, to feel safe enough in their own skin and to be proud of who they are" - Brittany McMillanSpirit Day 2012 in Community Relations More Like This
In memory of the young LGBT people who lost their lives to suicide, Brittany encouraged her friends to wear purple on a day in October -- a day that came to be known as Spirit Day. Since then, GLAAD has helped turn Spirit Day into a global event that inspires millions of individuals, celebrities, TV personalities, media outlets, companies and schools to wear purple in a stand against bullying.
While Spirit Day does focus on the LGBT community, I believe that it's anti-bullying message is relevant to every community. It only get's better, if we take the pledge to make it so.
Practice compassion and understanding, and treat others how you would like to be treated and we can make a difference.
Show your support for this anti-bullying me
CR Newsletter: September/October 2012 Director of Community Relations :iconmoonbeam13: :CR Newsletter: September/October 2012 in Community Relations More Like This
Table of Contents
1. Miscellaneous vs Other
2. Attacking the Artist
3. Volunteer Openings in Community Relations
4. Community Projects
5. Official Contests
6 Project Educate 2011/2012
7. Art History Project
8. News from the Chats and Forums
9. News from the Galleries
1. Miscellaneous vs Other
Over the past few months, we've been diligently working on cleaning up the category tree of old and unused categories. While most of this will go unnoticed by the community, what you will notice is the change from "Miscellaneous" galleries to "Other". The reason for this change is simple. The concept of Miscellaneous leads one to believe that it's a junk drawer category for everything under the sun when the intention was to be an "Other" category for deviations that don't fit well in other sub-categories of the tree. We're also working on u
Pimps and Whoas - July 19, 2012PimpsPimps and Whoas - July 19, 2012 in Community Relations More Like This
Official dA NewsPremium Content Platform
Site Update Bug Fixes and Feedback Discussion
Site Update Premium Content Platform
Comic Con - Day 4 (previous three days linked at the bottom of the journal entry for Day 4)
DT 2012 - Baguette meet at Breadlands
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Today is our birthday!Happy Birthday deviantART!!! As you can see from the official birthday announcement we've got a lot planned today! We've also announced, our first ever Creative Grant Recipients!Today is our birthday! in Community Relations More Like This
Below is a list of events hosted by Community Relations, come party with us!
Contests
July 31 to August 10 - 12th Birthday Card Contest
July 31 to August 30 - Chinese Horoscope Contest
August 1 - August 7 -
Love the Stache!Hi everyoneLove the Stache! in Community Relations More Like This
Movember is quickly coming to a close and the shave-off events are eagerly awaited by our Mo'Bros who have suffered through all sorts of mo-mishaps over the last 28 days. For those of you that have participated, I thank you and ask you to make the last two days really count and reach out to your friends and families for those last minute donations.
For the rest of you, I am making this final push on behalf of all of the deviantART Sta.sh teams to request that you reach into your pockets and make a donation, regardless of how big or small, to the Movember effort. I realize how hard this may be considering you're likely broke after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but should you find a dollar or two - we would greatly appreciate your donation
The amount isn’t important, every little bit helps Movember continue its funding of world-class programs. If you want to know more about what you’ll be helping to fund, you can visit
Pimps and Whoas - August 30, 2012PimpsPimps and Whoas - August 30, 2012 in Community Relations More Like This
Official dA NewsWayne White - An Embarrassment of Talents
Mythical Cartography - The Artistry of Maps
Site Update - New deviantART Thumbnails
Site Update: Thumb Grid to Beta Redraw Button
Imagine the Possibilities
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Pimps and Whoas - October 26, 2012PimpsPimps and Whoas - October 26, 2012 in Community Relations More Like This
Official dA NewsOdyssey Update 1
Dante's Inferno - What's the Worst that Can Happen?
Witch, Sorceress, Enchantress
Site Update - Literature Apperance, Sta.sh Writer
Site Update: More Like This Updates
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MovemberAbout MovemberMovember in Community Relations More Like This
During November each year, Movember is responsible for the broken relationships between men and their razors. Donning their mustaches, these men raise vital funds and awareness for men's health - specifically prostate cancer.
Since its humble beginnings in Melbourne, Australia, Movember has grown to become a truly global movement inspiring more than 1.9 Million Mo Bros and Mo Sistas to participate with formal campaigns in Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, the UK, South Africa, Ireland, Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Belgium and the Czech Republic. In addition, Movember is aware of Mo Bros and Mo Sistas supporting the campaign and men’s health cause across the globe, from Russia to Dubai, Hong Kong to Antarctica, Rio de Janeiro to Mumbai, and everywhere in between.
No matter the country or city, Movember will continue to work to change established habits and attitudes men have about their health, to ed
Everyday we're CV'ingAs a Community Volunteer - I do as much or as little within the community that I feel comfortable doing. We're not pressured to do this and that, we don't even have to give a Daily Deviation every day, we choose how we promote our selected galleries/chats and forums and we're not fixed to any specific rule on how much or how little we do. But I do believe that it's important to share with you just what the community volunteers do and why we do it. More importantly it's so easy to get lost on this site full of many people - and miss out on the awesome that's going on. So I'm going to share with you exactly what the latest awesome is...Everyday we're CV'ing in Community Relations More Like This
Project Educate
Almost every week since October last year the Community Volunteers have been working hard both independently and as part of small teams to bring You Project Educate.
Project Educate is about bringing forward art forms whether they are popular or overlooked and giving
Photography Weekly: Edition Thirty SevenPhotography Weekly Header created by ~TouchedDPhotography Weekly: Edition Thirty Seven in Community Relations More Like This
“Creativity is knowing how to hide your sources”
- Albert Einstein
I don't know about you, but Light Painting has to be really unique and awesome in order to impress me. So when I stumbled across the work of Darren Pearson aka Darren Twin - I was astounded at the creativity and simple methods used to create his conceptual photographic pieces. Darren creates LED pictures of Skeletons Skateboarding, dancing and living - exploring what the Mail Online has termed as the bare bones of our daily lives. And it really is precisely that. Darren takes the ordinary, the mundane and the normal of everyday life and lights it up by night by painting bones. Check it out for yourself. That prompted me to go searching for some of my favourite light painted pieces here
November Daily Deviation RoundupsOnce again we've compiled a blog of all of our Daily Deviation Roundups so that you can browse the articles much easier! EnjoyNovember Daily Deviation Roundups in Community Relations More Like ThisGeneral Photography from 3wyl
General Photography from Kaz-D
Conceptual Photography
Cosplay
Darkroom Photography
Horror & Macabre Photography
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Photography Fortnightly: Edition Forty EightPhotography Bi-Weekly Header created by ~TouchedDPhotography Fortnightly: Edition Forty Eight in Photography More Like This
"Which of my photographs is my favorite?
The one I'm going to take tomorrow." ~ Imogen Cunningham
I'm loving jars this month. I'm not sure why, other than the fact that I saw some set up at a craft fair that I had a table at, and I just fell in love with them. A couple of large jars with some fairy lights nestled in them - the effect was immense. It was so simple too! Sadly the people weren't actually selling the lights, but once I'd made a little profit on my sales, I went over clutching my ten pound note and picked out a few. So I was delighted to see that on Flipboard today, there was an article exploring 19 great photos of jars. If you're stuck for inspiration, grab a jam jar (take the jam out first maybe) and start shooting. Shoot things through them, around them, in them - get creative! Jars are awesome.
General Ph
Daily Deviation Roundups October 2012Once again we've compiled a blog of all of our Daily Deviation Roundups so that you can browse the articles much easier! EnjoyDaily Deviation Roundups October 2012 in Community Relations More Like ThisPinup & Glamour Photography
Vexel
dA Related
Vector
Traditional Art
Conceptual Photography
Photography Weekly: Edition Forty FourPhotography Weekly Header created by ~TouchedDPhotography Weekly: Edition Forty Four in Photography More Like This
"Creativity, like human life itself - begins in Darkness "
-Julia Cameron."
I read a very interesting article this week debating Photography Vs Literature and which one of the two tells us more. Of course there is always the element that a picture could be accompanied by words but neither aspect is enough to tell a whole story. But as the article says, Photography has become a universal constant in the world today and is accessible to nearly everybody. Yet many still believe that only pure narration can truly tell a story. What are your thoughts? As Photographers we can choose to limit what we tell or show with a photograph, we can even mislead. Can we convey more with words? Or more with an image? You could describe a person with words but never truly give an accurate picture of who they are visually without a photograph...
Community Relations News
It's sp
Photography Weekly: Edition Thirty EightPhotography Weekly Header created by ~TouchedDPhotography Weekly: Edition Thirty Eight in Community Relations More Like This
"“Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.”
- Erich Fromm
Weather Photography has always fascinated me - the weather in general does anyway, but capturing those changes, shifts in atmosphere and so on have always had me in awe. However when browsing the latest news within popular photography early this week I was stunned by an image that NASA had captured of hurricane Isaac as it lurked over the USA. I've been in a hurricane before, but it never felt as organised or precise as this image shows. This shows a smooth beautiful cloud formation. When below it's likely wreaking havoc and destroying lives. It's difficult to match the two together and contemplate them as the same thing. It's also incredible how we've advanced in terms of technology. This shot of Hurricane Isaac was captured at the end of a month in which images have been transferred from Mars. We, as a human rac
Shoot Yourself: Self Portraiture Contest "Shoot" Yourself - A Self Portraiture Photography ContestShoot Yourself: Self Portraiture Contest in Community Relations More Like This
The idea is to get creative and move away from those myspace style self-portraits. Admit it, most of you did them - and fine tune your photographic skills by taking your own picture! Using technique that you possess, can learn from tutorials or may pick up this week, you need to take a shot of yourself as creatively as possible.
Start Date: 27th August
End Date: 2nd September
Submission Folder: Here!
RulesEntries MUST be NEW - this means created on or after 27th August 2012
One entry per person
Manipulation must be kept to a minimum - entries MUST be Photography with minimal editing.
Editing allowed - retouching, black and white, colour adjustment, blur and other m
Seasonal Portraiture Contest: The Results!The Seasonal Portraiture contest that launched as part of the group launch of #PeopleAndPortraits had some FANTASTIC entries. The judges have finished selecting their choices and we've colloborated them all together to determine the final winners. But huge congratulations to everybody who entered, your entries were fabulous. You can read about the contest here and browse the entries here. Without further ado - here are the winners!Seasonal Portraiture Contest: The Results! in Community Relations More Like This
The Results
1st Place
*Swamptiki
2nd Place
=del-rae
3rd Place
=Miguel-Santos
Honourable Mentions
~KeepOnSingingMySong
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History enthusiasts - we need you!Now I know this is incredible forward thinking, but we like organisation and we like to get things planned well in advance to make the most of the brains, enthusiasm and community out there. In January, #ArtHistoryProject launches Photography month. If you haven't already seen the happenings over there then do go and take a peek (Digital Month is about to start!) and explore some of the fabulous articles that have been shared already. What we are looking for is anyone who has a topic they can write about, a favourite photographer, a favourite photographic style, techniques, programs and all sorts of other bits that you could put together a nice historical article about. Featuring current works that are a tribute to old styles or long forgotten legends is also encouraged and even interviewing the up and coming community of the photography world now too!History enthusiasts - we need you! in Community Relations More Like ThisPick a topic and give us an overview about what you want to write - as much detail as possible!
PE: Daily Deviations - The Myth and the LegendDaily Deviations, or DDs . . . for some deviants, receiving one is the epitome of awesomesauce in the deviantART world. For others, they are a nice way to show off the work of lesser-known artists. Still others treat them as a special way to bring attention to great art that exemplifies works being done by a particular gallery or community.PE: Daily Deviations - The Myth and the Legend in Projects More Like This
Perhaps because there are so many different ways of conceptualizing DDs, there are also many myths and misconceptions. I would like to address some of those myths by responding to the ones most frequently heard. Please note that these opinions are mine and reflect my experiences with the photomanipulation community, but perhaps they will be informative nevertheless.
Myth 1: DDs should always be perfect.
To many of us, the ideal Daily Deviation goes to an artist with amazing talent whose work draws you in and makes you think, "Wow, everyone needs to see this!" A DD should move you, inspire you, and provoke you to think, b
Celebrating Diversity #3Hello, everyone!Celebrating Diversity #3 in Projects More Like This
When we don't see enough of a particular art form, it is difficult for us to understand or appreciate it. This project aims to bring you features that you might not have seen otherwise from a variety of galleries around dA. For example, I tend to live and breathe photomanipulations and (to a lesser extent) digital art, and I really enjoyed taking a moment to browse the non-photomanipulation galleries for treasures. I found many, and I hope you will enjoy the features I have chosen.
Jade (^SanguineVamp)
These are the things I love:
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Community Voices: What is a Daily Deviation?DDs: The deviantART definitionCommunity Voices: What is a Daily Deviation? in Projects More Like This
So, as the title says, What in the world IS a Daily Deviation (DD), anyway?
You know what deviantART says about it, right? Under :faq61: it says:
A small assortment of submissions are chosen each day by a select group of staff/volunteer members who wish to showcase an image which they found impressive or otherwise interesting enough to deserve being brought to the attention of the community-at-large.
That says nothing about a DD being a perfect specimen of art-- in fact, it doesn't even use the word "art" at all.Basically, as CVs, when we are giving a DD, we are doing so because we think the image is interesting and well-done and deserves your attention. It may be technically exquisite. It may be technically quite good but exceptionally thought-provoking. It may be exceedingly creative. It may be all of these things! Above all else, it should stand out in some way from others in that medium or gallery.
Rising Stars of Photomanipulation Vol. 04.Rising Stars of Photomanipulation Vol. 04 in Art Features More Like This
Names you should know: =sara-hel
The Rising Stars of Photomanipulation series focuses on individuals who are up-and-coming talents in the photomanipulation community. These individuals have been on our site for varying lengths of time and have different styles and tastes in art, but all are developing some pretty awesome skills and deserve your attention.
This week, I am really excited to introduce you to Sara, =sara-hel, a Lebanese deviant who has been with our community for 2 years. She excels at many styles of photomanipulation, but for me what stands out about her art is that it is very emotive. When I look at her work, I get drawn into it, as there is always a story or meaning there that makes me want to know more. Also, it has not gone unnoticed that she generously gives back to the community by providing stock and tutorials.
Please enjoy her interview. And, why not take a moment to check out her gallery as well? You won't be disappointed.
Winners: When Darkness Falls ContestAnnouncing the Winners of "When Darkness Falls"Winners: When Darkness Falls Contest in Contests More Like This
We are pleased to announce the winners of the "When Darkness Falls" photomanipulation contest! This was an official, Community-Relations backed competition that was part of Project Educate: Photomanipulate back in June.
Voting was difficult because there were so many great entries, but when we got to work, three very clear winners emerged.
With more than 130 brilliant entries, we felt this contest was a resounding success. We wish to thank all of you who entered; you helped make it successful, and we are really grateful.
You can view all of the entries here.
You can read about the goals of the contest here:
And the wi
Before and After Contest Winners!Announcing the Winners of the Before & After Competition!Before and After Contest Winners! in Contests More Like This
Hi everyone,
It is my distinct pleasure to announce the winners of the Before & After Competition, and official contest hosted by #FeedbackFrenzy as part of Project Educate: Feedback Week! We had a bunch of strong entries for the competition, which you can see here.
Here are our wonderful winners!
First place:
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*Kuiji
Who has won:
One-year subscription to dA
3200 deviantART points
Choice of Fella or Llama plushie
Second place:
:iconwolffyluna:
*WolffyLuna
Who has won:
6-month subscription to dA
2400 deviantART points
deviantART t-shirt or baseball cap
Third place:
:iconyangosplat:
=yangosplat
Who has won:
3-month subsc
Photomanip News and Feature 19 August.Photomanip News and Feature 19 August in Digital Art More Like This
Hi all,
How are you? Lots to share with you this week!Here's what's up . . .
News in Brief
"When Darkness Falls" winners coming this week!Vote for theme for Advanced Photomanip Month at ~The-Sacred-Space.All stock should be credited in manips. Saying "stock purchased" is not enough; we also have to say where, even if we don't give a direct link to the image itself.Creativity Challenges will get started soon!We will still be supporting Random Acts of Kindness.Good luck to all those returning to (or starting) school this week or next!
Please welcome . . .
Every week we will try to feature a new member of our community. If you
know of a new member (who has been here 6 months or less) and want to
have a "welcome" feature for them, please note their username to =ChisSweetArt.
~MarquisAmon has been with us on dA for about a month and has been wowing us with incredible macabre and horror deviations. :devchissw
Photomanip News and Feature 03 AugustHi everyone,Photomanip News and Feature 03 August in Digital Art More Like This
The status quo in the photomanipulation community is GO! GO! GO! We have been extremely busy with creating, supporting one another, and dreaming up contests and other fun challenges. I have been delayed in reporting our news for personal reasons, so this news article is jam-packed with goodness that you, the photomanipulation community, need to know!
Let's get started!
Calling on Community Leaders
We have a wonderful photomanipulation community here, and I'm really honored to serve you all as your Community Volunteer (CV). I have been trying to post weekly news, conduct interviews and do features, post DDs, organize Project Educate and other community challenges, host critique events, and hold contests that I hope are challenging and interesting. I absolutely love doing all of this, but I am also trying to get a Ph.D. and am going to run into trouble juggling it all in the Fall.
So, I will be asking a few of you who I know well and trust to hel
Photomanip News and Feature - 12 AugustHi everyone,Photomanip News and Feature - 12 August in Digital Art More Like This
I hope you have enjoyed your week! It's been kind-of quiet around here lately; have you all been at the beach?
Here is what I know is going on in our community.
Please welcome . . .
Every week we will try to feature a new member of our community. If you know of a new member (who has been here 6 months or less) and want to have a "welcome" feature for them, please note their name to =ChisSweetArt.
This week, we are welcoming =WriteGirl, Tanya, a writer-turned-manipulator! She has been in our community for about a month, and she has already contributed a great deal through her nicely-developing artistry and inspiring sense of creativity. Here are some of her lovely works for you to admire:
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Why not drop by her gallery, leave a comment or two, and welcome her to our community? We've all been new at one point or another, and it's nice to make new friends.
Feedback Frenzy 01 Winners!Hi, everyone!Feedback Frenzy 01 Winners! in Contests More Like This
We're pleased to announce the results of the first ever Feedback Frenzy competition, held in early July as part of Project Educate's Feedback Week! Did you miss the competition? You can read all about it here!
Thank you for your patience in waiting for the results; we've had a lot of work in figuring out the winners from thousands of critiques!
Scoring
We had nearly 2,000 critiques during the event! There were over 160 members who were divided into 40 teams. Between them, there were thousands of deviations to be critiqued! The teams had one week to critique as many deviations as possible-- BUT to do so while maintaining the high standard of quality we are so proud to have here on deviantART!
It's easy to write a lot of comments, but it's difficult to write a lot of phenomenal comments! In scoring, we focused on both quantity and quality of critiques. In
An Absurd Interview with Ayame-KenoshiWelcome to Absurd Interviews: Because why the hell not?An Absurd Interview with Ayame-Kenoshi in Interviews More Like This
One day while prancing happily over the garden that happens to be the backyard of my imagination, I found a little green worm.
- What's your name? - I asked.
- Hi! My name is Bob. - He said
Then I woke up :c
It was super sad because I wanted to know more about this little worm.
Anyway where were we? Oh yes! the interview. This time, ladies and gentlemen, I give you:
$Ayame-Kenoshi
Hi Toby! How are you today?
So great!
So I read the tale of your Foxy Boxy, how is the little box doing these days?
He's actually become quite the handsome young box! They grow up so fast.
Things were pretty rough for ol' Boxy and I for awhile. He used to be sat on, shoved around, and mistaken for trash. I'm happy to say that he is finally being recognized as an important part of the deviantART f
Deviousness Award Interview with ThiefoworldWhat is this Awesome Achievement?Deviousness Award Interview with Thiefoworld in Interviews More Like This
The Deviousness Award is an accolade which is traditionally handed out
on the 1st of every month to one truly outstanding deviant.
The Deviousness Award for August2012 goes to ^Thiefoworld.
Thank you so much to ^Athos-of-Light for conducting this interview!
So, Don Jon, would you like to tell the world who you are and the things you do IRL and stuff?
Hi! My name is Jonathan but everybody calls me Thiefo, yeah even IRL. I'm a Graphic Designer doing some marketing work for a living. I also do some freelance work as illustrator. I've had the opportunity to work on some independent projects, children's books, mascots and a little concept art. I
Digital Art DD RoundUp - September 2012:iconhyazintha:Digital Art DD RoundUp - September 2012 in Community Relations More Like This
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Deviousness Award Interview with JoseFelipeMWhat is this Awesome Achievement?Deviousness Award Interview with JoseFelipeM in Interviews More Like This
The Deviousness Award is an accolade which is traditionally handed out
on the 1st of every month to one truly outstanding deviant.
The Deviousness Award for January 2013 goes to `JoseFelipeM.
Hello JoseFelipe! Please give us a quick introduction of who you are, in and outside DA.
Hey Thiefo!
On deviantART, I am `JoseFelipeM, a senior member for a bit more than six months. I recently received the Deviousness Award (obviouslythat's what this interview is for) and `TimberClipse pointed out that not only am I the youngest senior, but I took his spot as youngest Deviousness Award Recipient! I am more of an art appreciator than an
An Absurd Interview with thelasth0peWelcome to Absurd Interviews: The best invention since toilet paperAn Absurd Interview with thelasth0pe in Interviews More Like This
It is said that the last thing you lose is h0pe right? Well this isn't the case, because h0pe is not lost and actually, h0pe is here, doing his most cute duck face ever. What can be better than h0pe doing a duck face? H0pe doing a duck face while being interviewed of course!
So girls, boys, ducks, and every combination between those, today we interview:
^ladygagz
Hello Bradley. How are you today?
Excellent! :iconmrburnsplz:
Everytime I see your icon feel like I'm talking to Gaga. Have you ever mistaken a person with another and had an awkward situation from that?
Yes, all the time.
My father is bald, and if you know bald people, you'd know that they all look semi-identical from the back. Anyway, we were at a shopping centre and I got lost - so I wandere
Digital Art Newsletter - OctoberHello people!Digital Art Newsletter - October in Community Relations More Like This
Here are the current going ons in the community regarding Digital Art. Have any activity and/or news you want me to mention in this or the next issue? I'll be more than happy to hear from you!
#ArtHistoryProject's Digital Art Month
That's right! All october is being dedicated to the Digital Art galleries over #ArtHistoryProject. A lot of great articles, features and interviews have been already posted, but the month is not over yet, so keep an eye on the group so you don't miss any of it! Here are just some of them:A brief history of Adobe Photoshop
Interview with Sergi Brosa
Digital A
Digital Art DD RoundUp - October 2012:iconthiefoworld:Digital Art DD RoundUp - October 2012 in Community Relations More Like This
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An Absurd Interview with LaurenKitsuneWelcome to Absurd Interviews: Even better than the Spice Girls making a come backAn Absurd Interview with LaurenKitsune in Interviews More Like This
Mmmmm! Do you smell that? It's like a sweet scent of Pina Colada in the air. What must it be? It must be our guest for today!
She's a cool girl who one day got to meet Julia Roberts... though it seems it wasn't a very pleasant experience.
Aaaanyway, since it seems I'm getting more and more lame at introductions, let's go straight to the interview, aye?
Kids! This time I bring you:
$LaurenKitsune
Hi Lauren! How are you today? You had your birthday recently how was it?
Hi, Thiefo! My birthday was 99% great! I have had a curse over me for 3 years to have sucky birthdays, the first of which happened in 2009, where I invited 25 people and rented out a whole wine bar...then sheepishly told the manager he might as well let other guests in after 5 people showed up.
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Digitally Delicious: ChristmasDigitally Delicious: Christmas in Art Features More Like This
Joy of The Christmas by ~tonyzhang88
Holiday Reindeer Bust by *helloheath
Merry Christmas by *Niking
holiday by ~pandakim
santa by ~leventep
Deer Princess by `Artgerm
merry christmas to you by ~darkmello
Christmas Girl by *SenRyuji
Deviousness Award Interview with The-LantiisWhat is this Awesome Achievement?Deviousness Award Interview with The-Lantiis in Interviews More Like This
The Deviousness Award is an accolade which is traditionally handed out
on the 1st of every month to one truly outstanding deviant.
The Deviousness Award for November 2012 goes to `The-Lantiis.
Hi Elizabeth! Could you please give us a quick introduction of who you are?
Ha, you said "quick." Funny since I am loooong-winded. But I will *try* to be "quick." ...
On deviantART, I am an activist first and an artist second. Most of what I do on deviantART is community based surrounding my many groups dealing with promoting positivity, gathering and featuring awesome suggestions by community members to help improve the site, campaigning for and raising mo
dA Related (RED) Contest!Welcome to another deviantART Related contest!dA Related (RED) Contest! in Official Contests More Like This
This contest is all about supporting (RED), the cause known for fighting for an AIDS free generation by 2015.
The contest is split into three (3) categories: Deviant Stamps, Journal or Gallery Skins, and DeviantIDs. Each category will have one Major Prize winner.
Deviant StampsCreate a Deviant Stamp that supports the (RED) organization.
(RULES)The stamps message must support/promote (RED).
Your entry must be submitted on or after December 1st, 2012.
Your entry must be submitted into the category: Contests > 2012 > dArelated RED Contest > Devian
dA Related DD Recap: July 2012Welcome! This is an article showcasing the fabulous deviantART Related deviations that were featured as a Daily Deviation in July 2012.dA Related DD Recap: July 2012 in Art Features More Like This
Deviant Stamps (What are these?)
Get to the point by =pjuk
Suggested by `miontre and `GillianIvy and featured by ^ladygagz
June EMTC 2012 Winner by =Web5teR
Featured by ^ClefairyKid
Devious Fun (What are these?)
Magical Girl Adoptables [CLOSED] by *Nachooz
Suggested by
A Week in dA Related - #051Welcome to the next installment of A Week in dA Related!A Week in dA Related - #051 in Community Relations More Like This
A Week in dA Related is a weekly news article series that aims to bring you the most important and fun deviantART and dA Related news from the previous week. It also includes a handful of features from the gallery that were submitted in the last 7 days.
If you have any deviantART Related news you'd like to share, shoot a note to ^ladygagz.
This issue covers July 8th to July 14th, 2012
From the Writer
Hey deviants,
I was quite slack in terms of DDs this week, but don't worry we have a full week next week! I will be revising my Daily Deviation Suggestion Guidelines this week. In terms of the rules, they won't change - but I will be including some of my personal preferences, as some deviants wanted to know what Volunteers are actually looking for in terms of accepting suggestions (
A Week in dA Related - #055Welcome to the next installment of A Week in dA Related!A Week in dA Related - #055 in Happenings More Like This
A Week in dA Related is a weekly news article series that aims to bring you the most important and fun deviantART and dA Related news from the previous week. It also includes a handful of features from the gallery that were submitted in the last714 days.
If you have any deviantART Related news you'd like to share, shoot a note to ^ladygagz.
This issue covers August 5th to August 18th, 2012
News
Official deviantART
Site Update: Sta.sh Visual Refresh by $danlev
Last week's site update involved the discussion of Channels!
Site Update: Thumb Grid to Beta, Redraw Button by $danlev
This week
Did You Know? - Username Changing, Llama LockingDid You Know? - Username Changing, Llama Locking in Community Relations More Like This
A Week in dA Related - #041IntroductionA Week in dA Related - #041 in Happenings More Like This
Welcome to the next installment of A Week in dA Related!
A Week in dA Related is a weekly news article series that aims to bring you the most important and fun deviantART and dA Related news from the previous week. It also includes a handful of features from the gallery that were submitted in the last 7 days.
If you have any deviantART Related news you'd like to share, shoot a note to ^ladygagz.
This issue covers April 30th to May 6th, 2012
News
Official deviantART
Site Update: New Sta.sh Writer Toolbar by $danlevCelebrating Deviousness - May 2012 by $fourteenthstarAnnouncing the deviantART Creative Grants by $fourteenthstarCommunity Relations Newslett
August 2012 DD RecapdA Related Daily DeviationsAugust 2012 DD Recap in Community Relations More Like This
Welcome! This is an article showcasing the fabulous deviations that were featured as a Daily Deviation in August 2012!
The Features!
Deviant Stamps
(What are these?)
deviantMEETS
(What are these?)
None this month.
Devious Fun
(What are these?)
None this month.
T-shirts, Gear & Prints
(What are these?)
None this month.
Zines
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Did You Know? - Browser Scripts, Notes IconsDid You Know? - Browser Scripts, Notes Icons in Community Relations More Like This
ABCs of Deviants: JamminJoWelcome to ABCs of Deviants! Where I interview deviants from A to Z!ABCs of Deviants: JamminJo in Interviews More Like This
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`JamminJo
Jo is a deaf photographer residing in the United States. She has made a definite impact on the community after being under the name `JamminJo for only a year. She works in a handful of groups such as #DevNews, #dAWishingWell, #projecteducate, #StaffAppreciation and more.
Now, on with the questions!
Changes all around me by `JamminJo
First off, could you give us a brief introduction of yourself?
Hello everyoneI am a Deaf person and love photography, I also enjoy collecting many different mediums of artistic creations. Currently, I help to administrate 10 groups on deviantART and truly love helping the deviantART Community to stay positive and productive.
How did you discover deviantART?
I was introduced to
7-Day deviantART BirthdAy Giveaway!Last year, I was involved in another BirthdAy celebration with `PurpelBlur and `TimberClipse - which went rather well. So this year my brother and I are hosting a 7-Day deviantART BirthdAy Giveaway!7-Day deviantART BirthdAy Giveaway! in Contests More Like This
Next week it's deviantART's 12th Birthday (only one more year of violating COPPA!), and to celebrate, =lightpurge and myself will be giving away some fantastic prizes during Birthday Week.
What is it?
Each day of the week from August 1st to 7th, we will give away one thing from the deviantART prints or gear shop.
Fan Art DD Summary - October 2012:iconj-z-belexes:Fan Art DD Summary - October 2012 in Art Features More Like This
Features by ^JZLobo
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Digital Art Feature - Fantasy."Fantasy art is a genre of art that depicts magical or other supernatural themes, ideas, creatures or settings. While there is some overlap with science fiction, horror and other speculative fiction art, there are unique elements not generally found in other forms of speculative fiction art. Depictions of ancient myths and legends, as well as depictions of modern day fantasy in the form of divine interventions and other magical or supernatural forces, are very common elements, and help distinguish fantasy art from other forms. Dragons, wizards, fairies and other fantastical and mythical creatures are common features in fantasy art." - Wikipedia.Digital Art Feature - Fantasy. in Art Features More Like This
Question for the readers
Who are the most influential digital fantasy artists of our time, in your opini
Cartoons and Comics DD Summary - September 2012:iconkasumicr:Cartoons and Comics DD Summary - September 2012 in Art Features More Like This
Features by ^KasumiCR
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Muro Challenge Fun #2 - Winner and features!It's the time to announce the winner of the second Muro Challenge. The challenge was to draw a dog or dogs wearing top hats and you guys delivered amazing entries. It was pretty difficult to choose from all the awesome drawings, but unfortunately only one could be pick as the winner. Without further ado, let's see who it is!Muro Challenge Fun #2 - Winner and features! in Art Features More Like This
~k-hots wins a 3 month Premium Membership with this doggy version of Professor Layton and Luke! Congratulations!![]()
Features.
As promised, all entries will be showcased in this announcement.
by ~Lilium-Cruentus
by ~esnym
by *CedarWoods
by ~AmyRPF13
by =VampireManectric
by ~CandyBeeArts
by *smrrfette
by ~sakkaf
by *InvdrDana
by =MusicalCombusken
by ~BlueMyuu
by ~Kierany9
Fan Art DD Summary - July 2012Another month passes and it's time to review the Fan Art and Fan Fic Daily Deviations featured during the past 31 days. Without further ado, let's have a look at them.Fan Art DD Summary - July 2012 in Fan Art More Like This
`CreativeJenn's picks
Noel Kreiss by ~AerisGainsley
Noel Kreiss by ~AerisGainsley
(Featured by `CreativeJenn)
Scorpion by ~flavioluccisano
Scorpion by ~flavioluccisano
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Glen Keane - an icon in the history of animationGlen Keane - an icon in the history of animation in Projects More Like This
Born in Philadelphia in April 1954, Glen Keane is an American author, animator and illustrator who is widely known for his work in various Disney movies such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Tangled, amongst others.
His father Bil Keane, cartoonist and creator of The Family Circus, played an important role in Keane's early interest in art, instructing him to analyze body forms and the creative approach to life drawing when giving him a copy of Burne Hogarth's Dynamic Anatomy.
After graduating high school, Keane went to the California Institute of the Arts where he was mentored by animation teacher Jules Engel, as his application was accidentally sent to the Program in Experimental Animation (called Film Graphics b
PE Daily Deviations - So you want to suggest DDs?You're browsing deviantART or are simply checking your message centre and find a wonderful art piece. You want to suggest it as a Daily Deviation because you believe it truly deserves to be seen by the community as a whole. But how to properly suggest a DD? This article will explain the process.PE Daily Deviations - So you want to suggest DDs? in Projects More Like This
Things to check before sending a suggestion:
The first thing you need to check is if the artist has been given a Daily Deviation in the past 6 months. Volunteers cannot feature anyone who's had a DD in that period of time with no exceptions, as this has been hard-coded into deviantART's system.
"But how do I check an artist's Daily Deviations?" you may ask. Simply go to their gallery, click browse and scroll down. If they have any DDs, you'll be able to find a link to them at the bottom of the page. Alternatively, you can add "/dds" after their profile url and click enter on your browser's address bar.
Fan Art DD Summary - August 2012Another month has gone by and it's time to review the Fan Art and Fan Fiction Daily Deviations featured during the month of August. Let's get the show started!Fan Art DD Summary - August 2012 in Fan Art More Like This
^JZLobo' picks
Expos-ED by *Nintendo-Nut1
is the portrayal of the character's reactions; especially Edd. It end in a satisfying way too, and is a great read for any EEnE fan."
(Featured by ^JZLobo, suggested by `YukiMizuno)
The Grace Given to Me by =MirachRavaia
plays with its prose with grace and flair.
(Featured by ^JZLobo)
Give Me a Sign by *KicsterAsh
Welcome to Daily Deviations PE WeekWelcome to Daily Deviations week!Welcome to Daily Deviations PE Week in Projects More Like This
Over the course of this week we'll celebrate the positive side of DDs and discuss the negatives, allay some fears, and address some myths in the hopes that all members of dA will have a better understanding of how and why DDs are featured. We hope that everyone will enjoy what we have prepared for you all as we tried to incorporate the feedback you have so generously given us as we prepared for this week. We hope that we will address your concerns, but feel free to ask questions at any time!
This weeks schedule
Monday AM: Welcome to DD Week - ^Astralseed
Monday PM: Community Voices: What is a Daily Deviation? - ^SanguineVamp
Tuesday AM: Daily Deviations: The Myth and the Legend - ^SanguineVamp
Tuesday PM: Daily Deviations- So you want to su
October 2012 Traditional Art DD Round-upHello all,October 2012 Traditional Art DD Round-up in Art Features More Like This
As this month is coming to a close, I present you with October's Traditional Art DDs.
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PE Interview with DD Suggester Minato-KushinaAs part of Daily Deviations PE week we have interviewed the lovely `Minato-Kushina who has been suggesting DDs since November 2010. She has since then had over 500 suggestions accepted and as a result of her regular suggestions, made her name known on the DD page.PE Interview with DD Suggester Minato-Kushina in Interviews More Like This
What first got you interested in wanting to suggest DDs?
I don't really remember the exact point when I started paying attention to DDs. I guess, I saw these beautiful pictures at the bottom of my page. Gradually, I understood that they were a kind of "award" for outstanding pieces. I was also wondering how some people could suggest DDs! By searching here and there, I found the way.
I eventually decided to send my first suggestion to ^rydi1689, the then Fan Art Gallery Moderator. She is so kind, she accepted it immediately! This encouraged me to suggest more and eventually to love this task. I am generally shy with others. So this gesture, although it may seemed normal to her, it was
September 2012 Traditional Art DD Round UpHello all,September 2012 Traditional Art DD Round Up in Traditional More Like This
As this month is coming to a close, I present you with September's Traditional Art DDs.
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PE DDs: When It's Not Always PositiveWhen DDs Go AwryPE DDs: When It's Not Always Positive in Projects More Like This
Daily Deviations, or “DDs,” are frequently held in very high esteem on deviantART. After all, what artist does not want his or her work displayed for more than 20 million viewers to see and admire? The benefits of receiving a DD feature include increased exposure for your work and a day in the spotlight for you as an artist. Many people therefore view DDs as badges of honor, awards that make them proud and validate the time they spend in our community.
Be careful what you wish for!
Don’t get us wrong-- DDs are wonderful for the purposes listed above. But, they can also bring a lot of drama upon the artist, especially if they are controversial.
Let’s talk about some of the sources of this drama.
The Critic
Some people feel that people who post art-- and especially those whose art is worthy of a Daily Deviation-- should have thick enough skin to accept criticism as well as praise. They argue that criticism is part
July 2012 Traditional Art DD Round-upHello all,July 2012 Traditional Art DD Round-up in Traditional More Like This
As this month is coming to a close, I present you with July's Traditional Art DDs.
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August 2012 Traditional Art DD Round-upHello all,August 2012 Traditional Art DD Round-up in Traditional More Like This
As this month is coming to a close, I present you with August's Traditional Art DDs.
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ProjectPorkchop Vol141#ProjectPorkchop is all about bringing more exposure to the many talented yet under appreciated artists going unseen on deviantART daily. The artists chosen truly deserve more attention based on low counts of favorites, comments, and watchers, added to their incredible artistic talent.ProjectPorkchop Vol141 in Art Features More Like This
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PE: Daily Deviations Week II Wrap-upHello all,PE: Daily Deviations Week II Wrap-up in Projects More Like This
this has been an amazing week full of great information! We hope that the articles we posted have been helpful to anyone wishing to learn more about DDs and processes behind selecting or suggesting them. With that said I'd like to give a huge thank you to everyone who helped make this week possible as well as to anyone who got involved in any shape form or fashion, be it by leaving comments, giving feedback, asking questions at the chat event, or even just reading the articles and taking all the information in. You are all amazing!
RoundupWelcome to Daily Deviations Week II - ^Astralseed
General Photography - What we do and don't DD - ^Kaz-D
DD Suggestion Groups - ^3wyl
PE: Self Su
ProjectPorkchop Vol170#ProjectPorkchop is all about bringing more exposure to the many talented yet under appreciated artists going unseen on deviantART daily. The artists chosen truly deserve more attention based on low counts of favorites, comments, and watchers, added to their incredible artistic talent.ProjectPorkchop Vol170 in Art Features More Like This
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Is it a bug? Is it a feature?No, it's a bug feature.Is it a bug? Is it a feature? in Art Features More Like ThisWarning - contains insects and spiders.
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Projects and Going Ons!Hiya! This is Bart, reporting from sunny Brazil again, while my love is at workProjects and Going Ons! in Happenings More Like ThisI'd like to let you all know about some projects that you can participate in, that you can win things in, etc... enjoy!
I apologise to those that I offered a feature but whose project hit the deadline before this journal came!This journal will be a regular thing from now on - if you have your own project see my journal Run your own Community Project! to get help with running it, and/or with promoting it, prizes etc.
Let me know and I'll help!
Projects
~electricstorm-x asks for donations for her Artists in the Making Project, to help children in South Africa.
~1LoveDrew has started the group #WelcomeTodANewUsers. Do your part to help dA become a better
What's Going On??This article series aims to answer that question for you.What's Going On?? in Community Relations More Like ThisHere's some going ons from the deviantART community! Contests to participate in, causes to support, art and art features to enjoy!
Remember, you can always note me if you want help running your own Community Project, and/or if you'd like me to feature your project, or the winners
- Projects
Challenge yourself to improve as an artist with Project: Improvement for the Better
^SanguineVamp wants to do the best job she possibly can as a volunteer - check the many ways in you can help her.
The online art & literature magazine
If you care about ART...Hey all!If you care about ART... in Happenings More Like ThisI'd like to adress something very important for everyone who cares about art and the internet. A lot of help is needed. Please read this and help if you can; it won't take long but it can make a big difference. I'll soon explain what you can do, first I'll explain why your help is needed.
What's the issue?
The .art top level domain will soon be made available. A corporation will be assigned to manage it. That means that, besides .com, .org, .nl, .tv etc. people will also be able to make websites as www.websitename.art. This would mean a great opportunity for artists and art supporters alike to create art portfolios, websites that help artists in some way, etc.
This can bring great improvements to the art world, if managed well.
That is where the potential trouble startsAbout a dozen companies have applied to manage .art. However, most of them are large companies hoping to make big profit. Most of these companies have nothing to do with
What's Going On??This article series aims to answer that question for you.What's Going On?? in Community Relations More Like ThisHere's some going ons from the deviantART community! Contests to participate in, causes to support, art and art features to enjoy.
Remember, you can always note me if you want help running your own Community Project! I can also help you by featuring your project, or the winners when you announce them.
Spirit Day
This Friday is Spirit Day! The world goes purple in support of the fight against sexuality related bullying.
More information and how to participate:
Spirit Day 2012
Spirit Day is Coming
Dictionary Entries: 30Welcome to another week (or two) full of life on deviantART! Here's #dA-Dictionary again with a new roundup about all that's happened around deviantART. We started with around 300 messages in our collecting inbox, please enjoy our selectionDictionary Entries: 30 in Projects More Like This
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Concerns
Have a look if this blog site is using your work.
$makepictures discusses copyright law, and Fair Use in particular, in the case of Shepard Fairey.
On a similar note, #hq discusses Fan Art Law.
#printscommunity ask How do you choose what Prints to feature in your Shop?
Beta Testing
All Beta Test
Run your own Community Project!Edit: I am no longer looking after Community Projects. For now please contact $Moonbeam13 instead. If you're interested in this position, see A New Community Volunteer VacancyRun your own Community Project! in Community Relations More Like This
Did you know that everyone on deviantART can organise a project?Some examples of current projects can be found here. Do you want to raise awareness for a cause? Start a contest or group? Make people participate in something fun and artistic? Make it happen!
Now, you can do this all on your own - but the dA staff and volunteers are here to help you with it, tooThis is a major part of my role as Volunteer for Community Projects, in particular. So if you would like some help, please send me, $namenotrequired, a note!
Not sure how to organise it? Want some more exposure f
The International Cheetah Day ChallengeThe International Cheetah Day Challenge in Community Relations More Like ThisThis day is over, you can no longer submit to this category.
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To help spread awareness of this endangered species, we're encouraging you all to submit cheetah-related art on this day.
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Comment Contest!EDIT: Winners Announced! This contest is no longer open.Comment Contest! in Contests More Like This
So I reported a day or two ago that I had hit a milestone of comments. In celebration, I bring you a fun contest!
How to win?
Without spamming, make more comments within a week than any other participants!I will be keeping track of your comments and see who made the most.
How to participate?Fave this journal.
This will help spread the word and provide me with an easy way to keep track of all participants.
I will then confirm your participation. I need to do this manually, sorry! It'll only take roughly 8 hours at most, then I'll let you know you can get started
Interning at deviantARTHighlights after 6 monthsInterning at deviantART in Tributes More Like This
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Today, it's exactly 6 months since Heidi and Toby invited me to work with them! I'd like to look back at some of the highlights of this timeThe tl;dr is that it's been fantastic.
~ $namenotrequired
The best parts
I never had to ask for it or apply. I was personally invited the first time, and I was asked to keep it up each time my contract ran out.It's a paid position, and I can work from home (i.e. wherever and whenever suits me), both pretty rare traits of internships.Okay, just kidding. Those are pretty nice, but they weren't really the best parts. The best part is what I get to do and for whom!
My role
So what do I do exactly? Well... Do you hav
Celebrating Deviousness - April 2013Celebrating Deviousness - April 2013 in deviantART Blog More Like This
Deviousness Award
Congratulations to `
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Seniority Announcements - January 2013Seniority Announcements - January 2013 in deviantART Blog More Like This
This article marks the latest additions to the dizzy height of Senior members in our community. With just over 1000 deviants holding the highly saught after ` -- it's clearly a moment that deserves recognition.
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So what does it take to become a Senior? That's a question many have asked and have never really been able to get a straight answer on. Some have gained Seniority as a thank you for their time spent as a Volunteer, or to recognise their contribution to a particular project or collaborative action. Some have gained Seniority because of their community spirit, providing help and assistance to many other deviants and taking time out to promote the work of others in the community.
Some people have received Seniority because of their artistic endevours, having a positive influence on their peers by sharing resources, providing constructive criticism and by being a voice that stands out above the many other
Celebrating Deviousness - September 2012Deviousness AwardCelebrating Deviousness - September 2012 in deviantART Blog More Like This
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Set Fire to the digital rain
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Dissipation
What is this Awesome Achievement?
The Deviousness Award is an accolade which is traditionally handed out on the 1st of every month to one truly outstanding deviant.
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Celebrating Deviousness December 2012Celebrating Deviousness December 2012 in deviantART Blog More Like This
Deviousness Award
Congratulations to `UnicornReality
Mokosh II
Technicolour dreamcoat unicorn
Celebrating Deviousness - February 2013Celebrating Deviousness - February 2013 in deviantART Blog More Like This
Deviousness Award
Congratulations to `Krissi001
Project get connected
Project Animal Emotes 3
Apple Alien
What is this Awesome Achievement?
The Deviousness
Celebrating Deviousness - OctoberDeviousness AwardCelebrating Deviousness - October in deviantART Blog More Like This
Congratulations to `JCROXAS
Noah's Ark
The new deviantART HQ
The Child of Venus
What is this Awesome Achievement?
The Deviousness Award is an accolade which is traditionally handed out on the 1st of every month to one truly outstanding deviant.
JCROXAS 2011
Dreaming Mug
Celebrating Deviousness - November 2012Celebrating Deviousness - November 2012 in deviantART Blog More Like This
Deviousness Award
Congratulations to `
The-Lantiis
My Best Friend
Request Eizabeth
Celebrating Deviousness August 2012Deviousness AwardCelebrating Deviousness August 2012 in deviantART Blog More Like This
Congratulations to `Thiefoworld
Call the Police
Summary of Art
Little Felicia 2012
What is this Awesome Achievement?
The Deviousness Award is an accolade which is traditionally handed out on the 1st of every month to one truly outstanding deviant.
Art for someone in your life - call for artists"Would you like to help end violence against women? "Someone in your Life" is looking for artists to help with our crowdfunding campaign!Art for someone in your life - call for artists in Personal More Like This
45% of women in the UK experience sexual assault, domestic violence or stalking. That's practically one in every two women subjected to violence simply for being a woman. But numbers are too abstract; too easy to ignore. So here's what I want you to do. Walk into a room, any room, and count the women. Now try to imagine that half of those women in the room with you, half of any arbitrary group of women, will have experienced horrific acts of gender-based violence at some point in their life. Think of the women in your life: your mother, your sister, your partner, your daughter, your best friend. Half of them have or will at some point experience violence because they are women. This not about some abstract 45%, some women "out there". This is about someone in your life.
Someone In Your Life aims to give women a space to speak out and tell their stori
Seniority Announcement - June 2012Seniority Announcement - June 2012 in deviantART Blog More Like This
This article marks the latest announcements detailing the latest additions to the dizzy height of Senior members in our community. With just over 900 deviants holding the highly saught after ` -- it's clearly a moment that deserves recognition.
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So what does it take to become a Senior? That's a question many have asked and have never really been able to get a straight answer on. Some have gained Seniority as a thank you for their time spent as a Volunteer, or to recognise their contribution to a particular project or collaborative action. Some have gained Seniority because of their community spirit, providing help and assistance to many other deviants and taking time out to promote the work of others in the community.
Some people have received Seniority because of their artistic endevours, having a positive influence on their peers by sharing resources, providing constructive criticism and by being a voice t