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Points: A Brief Word on Scams and Other NonsenseAlbino.More Like This
A second word about scams?
Carbohydrates.
Now, after those brief words, I wanted to say that if you ever see anything like "You give me 10 points and I'll give you 100" IT WILL 100% OF THE TIME BE A SCAM!
If there is some random deviant that you don't know wanting you to give them points for a magical "X" number afterwards, they are LYING and you will never see those points again.
You would think this would be common sense, but it unfortunately is not. At all.
Remember that 10 points is 8 cents. A homeless guy would curse you out if you tried giving him 8 cents. Also, remember that all points transfers are AT YOUR OWN RISK. YOU chose to give those points out. YOU gambled, hoping to get 100 or whatever number the guy promised, and lost. Scammers like that prey on gullible schmucks, so don't be a gullible schmuck.
I wish common sense things like this became a meme and traveled through people's comments instead of "FB
MyWeekThroughArt: How Has Your Week Been?How has your week been? Tell us through artwork using the new Journal editor.More Like This
How to Participate
Simply post a Journal entry with three deviations that represent your week (or your week to come).
Start a new Journal entry
Using the new "Add Media" sidebar, search deviantART for three deviations that represent your week and then place them in your Journal (for example, if you went on a date this week, one of your deviations might depict two people having dinner).At the end of your Journal, add a link back to this Journal by copy and pasting the following text:
"This was MyWeekThroughArt. How was yours?"Title your Journal "MyWeekThroughArt" and submit it!
Examples
(Artwork featured
The New Way to Write JournalsWriting a Journal is easier than ever with the new Write a Journal Entry page. Add formatting, artwork, files, Journal Skins, and emoticons to your Journal for a more dynamic journal creation experience!More Like This
What's New
Rich-text formatting is supported! You can use familiar keyboard shortcuts or Sta.sh Writer's rich-text toolbar for a simple, straightforward experience when formatting your text.For deviants who prefer to use HTML, you can still type your HTML as usual, or you can turn off the rich-text by switching to HTML Mode from the Edit menu!Make your Journal more engaging without having to work harder! Use Sta.sh Writer's sidebar to easily add deviations and files from your Sta.sh into your Journal!Premium Members can also improve their
Undiscovered (Beta): Unearthing Quality ArtArt Under The RadarMore Like This
Each day, hundreds of thousands of pieces of art are submitted to deviantART. As more and more artists join, create, and share their work, it becomes easy for high quality art to miss its chance to stand out and be seen.
Our new browse mode, Undiscovered, aims to bring new, high quality artwork to the foreground.
Finding Hidden Gems
Undiscovered focuses on recently submitted artwork that has not yet drawn attention or recognition at the levels of Popular or What's Hot browse modes. Using an algorithm that identifies patterns in community behavior when curating content, Undiscovered generates a browsing experience that draws attention to creative art and talented artists that may not receive the same level of attention from other browse modes.
Please keep in mind that the algorithm that powers Undiscovered is still new and we may make changes as it grows in use.
Discover New Art Daily
Because Undiscovered focuses on recently submitted artwork, the artwork displayed m
New Premium Feature: Multi- and Scheduled SubmitBeing a Premium Member just got sweeter! Multi-Submit and Scheduled Submit, two often-requested features that will make submitting to deviantART even easier, have just been launched to Premium Members!More Like This
Multi-Submit
Multi-submit is a tabbed interface built into the Submit page which allows you to upload and submit multiple deviations at once.
There are several ways to upload multiple files:
Drag and drop several files onto the Submit page at once. Select several files from your Sta.sh by opening the "Select file from Sta.sh" modal and dragging to select, or by using control+click (command+click, for Mac users) to highlight several files at once.
Submit an entire stack from your Sta.sh by hovering over a st
Munich, Days 3-7: Sex WorldI've been in München, Deutschland for the past week. I haven't gotten lazy with my journals, however. I just simply felt different about my stay here than what I experienced in Zagreb and Beograd. But I'm leaving tomorrow to move on to Italy, so I feel like I should write a tiny recap! In Munich, I feel a sense of comfort and belonging. It is a culture I know and rather than feel like a sidelined note-taking spectator, I felt inclusive to the culture, like I was a part of it. That's not to say I felt completely like an outsider in the Balkans--not at all. But in that case, it took conscientious effort for me to fit in and even then, I had no internal feeling that I was really "making it." I met many friends in the Balkans who I got along well with, but in a general fashion, I think I left the Balkans with a general air of, "there goes the American."More Like This
But here, there was no galvanized effort to fit in--I just did.
But it was a weird time because well, it raine
Boy Scouts and BaptistsI often write rants about religion, so for those who are tired of reading what I have to say about this topic - it might be a good time skip this and have a cup of tea.More Like This
I enjoy reading the daily news and having a cup of coffee every morning. I scan the headlines on my laptop and eat up all the latest scientific discoveries, local weather, and international news. I enjoyed reading about the asteroid that came close to hitting Earth because it reminds me of how fragile and insignificant we are here on our little blue marble. Our place in the Universe is pretty much meaningless in terms of time and space, yet we think we are not only important but THE singularly important species. A silly thought in my book.
Also in the news I read this: http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/31/southern-baptists-to-urge-churches-and-members-to-cut-boy-scout-ties/?hpt=hp_t2 It seems a group of humans 16 million strong can't associate with another group of humans because of who they choose to love. It mak
Celebrating Deviousness - June 2013Deviousness AwardMore Like This
Congratulations to `
ChewedKandi
Four Colours In Her Hair
Stella
Sameria Love
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.
All the cool kids have book photos
Otto and Victoria, Octovictorian EtiquetteWatch #depthRADIUSMore Like This
May 29, 2013, by $techgnotic
There is no cosmic law that states artists must suffer many long years and demeaning day-jobs before a window of opportunity cracks open just enough to hop on through.
Fellow deviant Brian Kesinger is a case in point.
His first “day-job” in 1996—he was hired straight out of his senior year of high school—was drawing Tarzan for Disney.
Brian stayed at Disney and he considers every day there a part of his ongoing education as an artist. He most recently worked on “Wreck It Ralph,” and has become active in the story department, where he dreams up fresh narratives and new characters with fellow Story Artists and Disney directors.
But more and more, he is being recognized for his own style and own creations
bai, devwearthere's no easy way to say this, but devwear (deviantwear / deviantart gear) is no moreMore Like Thishttp://deviantartgear.deviantart.com/journal/Fond-Memories-The-deviantART-Gear-Store-is-Closed-374507832
for years, before becoming staff, I drooled over the selection of t-shirts and hoodies in the dA store, the cost of shipping them to Croatia and the extra cost Customs would slap on proving prohibitive.
also, I couldn't pick just one. I needed it ALL.
then, 3 years ago I joined #dt and gained access to the treasure chest - the devwear "closet" (warehouse)
oh, mai, that first xmas party. Christmas 2010., when I discovered the staff-only perk of a free delivery method called "pick up". you ordered what you wanted, paid for it, and then went to pick it up.
I BOUGHT ALL THE T-SHIRTS AND HOODIES.
I mean it.
all of them.
I have picked up a huge batch of devwear every time I've been to LA (3x), at the '11 dT offsite and shipped myself at least a few orders by mail. My family, friends, etc h
Otto and Victoria, Octovictorian EtiquetteWatch #depthRADIUSMore Like This
May 29, 2013, by $techgnotic
There is no cosmic law that states artists must suffer many long years and demeaning day-jobs before a window of opportunity cracks open just enough to hop on through.
Fellow deviant Brian Kesinger is a case in point.
His first “day-job” in 1996—he was hired straight out of his senior year of high school—was drawing Tarzan for Disney.
Brian stayed at Disney and he considers every day there a part of his ongoing education as an artist. He most recently worked on “Wreck It Ralph,” and has become active in the story department, where he dreams up fresh narratives and new characters with fellow Story Artists and Disney directors.
But more and more, he is being recognized for his own style and own creations
DronesApr 10, 2013by $techgnoticMore Like This
depthRADIUS
Watch #depthRADIUS
Drones
Foreword
by $techgnotic
Choose any media or medium and there is no question that Drones have become the white hot center of debate for a multitude of deeply consequential concerns for the entire Earth Sphere. No matter the digital end point or theatre of conversation, whether it be politics, war, privacy, pop culture, or the rise of machines – Drones or UAV's (unmanned aerial vehicles) are the current catalyst du jour in any number of flashpoint discussions. From the front page headlines of news outlets around the world, to op-ed pages debating national security vs. non-juridical “just
Introducing Madefire Motion Books to deviantARTApr 2, 2013by +spyedMore Like This
Visit #Madefire on deviantART
I am very excited to announce a strategic partnership between deviantART and Madefire, the leading Motion Book application in Apple’s App Store. (iPhone & iPad)
Together with Madefire, we are releasing the Madefire Web Reader on deviantART in a new category on our front-page called "Motion Books.” You will immediately find a dozen Madefire Motion Books there, with more books released each Wednesday.
Browse Motion BooksTM
Try it out!
New Commissions Portal Coming SoonOur team has been testing an early version of our brand NEW Commissions portal. On the Commissions Portal you can find ALL of the (currently) 26,000 available Commission offers from artists, neatly categorized by Style, Type, Price, Popularity, etc. It's awesome!More Like This
When we launched Commission widgets on Profile pages a few months ago, I personally didn't find them to be very helpful by themselves. Without a directory of available artists for commissions, and what commission options there are from across the whole community -- I couldn't be sure that I was buying the right thing.
The new portal (which will be accessible right from deviantART.com's home page) has added an incredible value to my life since I've been playing with it: The ability to easily commission artists!
Because the commissioning process exists in-line on the Commission area, I was able to facilitate 5 commissions in an initial 2 minutes and 30 second
Celebrating Deviousness - March 2013More Like This
Deviousness Award
Congratulations to `
lintu47
Kusudama
lost child
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Neil Gaiman Presents 'A Calendar of Tales'Neil GaimanMore Like This
Neil Gaiman asked fans around the world to help him tell a new kind of story. A few weeks, thousands of Tweets, twelve stories and a galaxy of art later, 'A Calendar of Tales' was born.
It's now ready for the world to see as a beautiful digital book. Have a look, see who contributed, or watch Neil's videos to find out more about the making of 'A Calendar of Tales.'
A huge thank you is due to everyone who took part in this project. Your energy and imagination inspired Neil, and now, can inspire the world.
To celebrate the completion of 'A Calendar of Tales,' we're introducing a brand new Profile Page badge. Immerse yourself
Begemott, A Gallery of Narrative DreamsJanuary 30, 2013by $techgnoticMore Like This
On Sundays by *begemott
Begemott:
A Gallery of Narrative Dreams
A magic of effective art can be a drawing that appears to be a movie still, clipped from a film narrative, evoking a powerful sense of storytelling— and the viewer wants to know the rest of the story. This phenomenon has recently manifested itself on deviantART— and in a big way— once again.
The Rock - Dwayne Johnson Paintingby *frankwyte81
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will produce a movie based on a drawing (“sweet Halloween dreams”) by deviantART digital artist *begemott. The drawing depicts a tiny teddy bear with a tiny wooden sword and shiel
Celebrating Deviousness - January 2013Deviousness AwardMore Like This
Congratulations to `JoseFelipeM
Sta.sh Writer Tutorial
Delight
Pink Flowers
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.
Missy as a Kitty
Dedication to a New YearMore Like This
December 31, 2012by $techgnotic
Nuances of an Annual Ritual
Which brings us to each year’s communal celebration of the passing of our lifetimes:
New Year’s Eve
So what did you “actually get done” in the past year? How closer are you to a grand goal in life? An assessment is made and then the inevitable Step 2 of the yearly process is engaged, which is often a word for word repeat of last year’s Step 2:
The New Year’s Resolution
There seem to be two main strategies that emerge at this point of facing the New Year, a “brand new morning.” The lone wolf quietly acknowledges goals not yet reached, and is even more secretive in the “new plan.” “I’ll show them,” becomes the new privat
Emoticon News and FeaturesMore Like This
Secret Contest: Need Judges! Update! by `IceXDragon 2013 Spring Clean and Group Ideas by #Emotication
Emoticons of the Week! by `IceXDragon March 11, 2013 by #EmoteADay March 12, 2013 by #EmoteADay
March 13, 2013 by #EmoteADay March 14, 2013 by #EmoteADay March 15, 2013 by #EmoteADay
March 16, 2013 by #EmoteADay March 17, 2013 by #EmoteADay March 18, 2013 by #EmoteADay
March 19, 2013 by #EmoteADay March 20, 2013 by #EmoteADay March 21, 2013 by #EmoteADay
March 22, 2013 by #EmoteADay March 23, 2013 + NEW INTERVIEWS, STARRING YOU! by #EmoteADay March 24, 2013 by #EmoteADay
March 25, 2013 by #EmoteADay March 26, 2013 by #EmoteADay March 27, 2013 by #EmoteADay
March 28, 2013 by #EmoteADay March 29, 2013 by #EmoteADay Robots contest winners! by =Eitvys200
#WeEmote Trivia Challenge Summary (16-3-13) by #WeEmote Emote Heaven Contest #02: WINNERS! by #EmoteHeaven 2012 Emote Awards Winners! by ~EmoteWatch
Emoticon Community #25 by #dAemoticons Emoticon Community #26 by #dAemoticons Emoticon Community #27 by #dAemoticons
Lily ::commission:: by =Sylvaur Job: Solving Crimes - Relativity by `mirz-alt Mario's job by =Sylvaur WALL-E and Eve by `Synfull
The Robot by `IceXDragon... aaaand ... cut! by ~TanteTabata Emoticon Pack by ~AilsNerdington and His Jobs by ~NerdyGeekyDweeb
Eagle by ~MerelyCubed In the stars - Wall-e by =Kath602 Zoo Keeper by *sugarislife28
Emoticon Gallery Makeover DiscussionGallery Makeover ProjectMore Like This
The focus of this journal is to provide a discussion platform about the Gallery Makeover Project for the emote community. This is not the official journal for the emote community, but in the absence of one, does allow us to talk about possible changes. All thoughts and opinions will then be available for the the official Gallery Makeover team to hear the community's views and make final decisions.
Before we dive into the list of suggestions we have so far, I want to give a brief explanation of the project's aims. The main purpose is to simplify the gallery structure by removing and merging categories that are no longer used by the community. It also includes also renaming categories to help reduce confusion and make the whole submission process easier for all.
In addition, it
Outsider Looking In: Emoticons#ArtHistoryProject: Customization MarchMore Like This
Customization is a diverse category, that because of its diversity shares many rumors, myths and general questions about parts of the gallery and their uses. I do not claim to be knowledgeable of this gallery, in fact, when writing this article, I decided to approach this through my own perspective as someone who has no experience with the gallery and has never submitted to it before. I set out to answer my own questions that I've wondered about and was greeted with a tremendous amount of help from the community as well as a variety of answers for me to chew on.
This Wednesday, I will present to you three of the amazing people who answered my questions about Emoticons and their responses. For those who are seasoned emoticonists, feel free to answer the questions in greater detail in the comments. Here are some questions for everybody to participate i
2012 Emote Awards Winners!More Like ThisThank you for your support of the 2012 Emote Awards.
At long last, the day has come. After 3 weeks of nominations and another 3 weeks of voting, the polls are closed, the ballots have been counted, and `Krissi001 and `Mirz123 are here to announce the winners of the 2012 Emote Award.!
Before we get to the winners, though, we'd like to comment on a question that was raised during the voting process. There was some concern that a few of the "newcomers" actually posted their first emoticon before January 1, 2012. In previous years, the Emote Awards were done on an erratic schedule, from a date in December to another date in December. Our goal this year was to get the awards on a full January 1 - December 31 calendar. As a result, there were a few newcomers that fell into the gray area between the last awards and the new January date. In the spirit of fairness, we allowed those couple of emoticonists to compete, since we did not feel it right
AH: Emoticon Fan Art FeatureMore Like This
fantastic tard 4 by ~MenInASuitcase Pokemon Evolution by =happy-gurl
pokemon la emoticons group 3 by *Kimi133 Portal Fail. by ~lenneste Angry birds emotes pack by *MixedMilkChOcOlate
:Portal: by ~Super-Hedgehog Emote-Styled: Pokemon Battle by *dsinger I will travel across the land by *dsinger Pikachu strikes again by ~Sweet-DooDo
Jason fanArt by ~E-mot wolverin by ~MenInASuitcase Pika La by ~litecrush Futurama scooter by `Droneguard Link playing the Ocarina by ~Shidoni-Jeagerjaques
Hope you enjoyed the features!
A (modern) history of dA emoticonsIntroMore Like This
As you wander around deviantART pages, there is noticeably one art medium that invades almost every element of the site. Whether it is the deviantART galleries, journals, news section, comments, forums, chatrooms, avatars or even dA profiles, it is hard to find a spot that hasn't been infiltrated by a familiar set of small, coloured, pixel circles. The art form I am talking about is of course the emoticon and throughout the past 10 or so years they have been happily adopted by deviantART and its community.
Although emoticons can often be spotted on a wide range of other instant messengers (IMs) and social media sites, deviantART has come to house a unique branch of these miniature art pieces. Whilst the majority of these alternative sites opt for simple, predominately yellow emotes with a range of basic expressions, the art community here at dA have stretched the art form far beyond its natural boundaries and developed entirely new styles of emoticons
Deviousness Award Interview with Krissi001What is this Awesome Achievement?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 February 2013 goes to `Krissi001.
Hi Krissi! Give us a quick introduction of who you are, as an artist and as a person, in and outside DA
Ohai!I am `Krissi001 and my real name is Kristina Pest. I am 23 years old and from Germany.
I joined dA almost 8 years ago, but I haven't been active the whole time. The best time started when I joined the Emoticon Community in 2008.
In 2010 I had the opportunity to be the Community Volunteer for the Emoticon Gallery.
I use way too many E
Emote DD RoundUp: Dec. and Jan.Hello there! Here is the Emote DD RoundUp for both December 2012 and January 2013.More Like ThisBut first, some exciting emoticon news!
The 2012 Emote Awards!
Details are in this journal. Nominations are open until February 14th, so make sure to nominate your favorite emoticons and artists before then! Voting begins on February 21st. This year, the awards are being run by `Krissi001 and `Mirz123.
December 2012
by !SilverGameDesignsby *Toxic-Fox-Girl
by ~litecrush, suggested by =koiifiishes
by `Synfull, suggested by =Eitvys200
January 2013by ~vveste, suggested by =Eitvys200
by ~BassMessiah, suggested by `TiaVon
by ~BenediktXVII, suggested by `Krissi001 and `IceXDragon
Chat Tutorial #9 - EmoticonsTheme suggested by `TiaVon | Ez a tutorial magyar nyelven is olvasható!More Like This
Emoticons on dAmn
If you don't have SuperdAmn
You can use the regular emoticons around the Message Network and Forums just like in comments!
In a chatroom, you can notice the link to in in the bottom right corner.
A window should pop up like this:
From this, you can select the one you like
There is also another solution, plz accounts
I have been asked what plz accounts are several times and to be honest, I can't really describe them.
But fortunately there is a Project Educate Article about that by `Krissi001!
This is not the main part of my article, so that is why I linked an article instead of writing a new one!
With SuperdAmn
What SuperdAmn is?
:bigthumb1450771
Emoticon Community #14 Breaking Emoticon NewsMore Like This
In sta.sh writer, you can now search the whole of deviantART (or just your own gallery) to find thumbnails to add to your journal entry. This means it's easier to access your own emoticons or others that are not in the emoticon legend when writing. Give it a try!
Emote Contests
#TheEMTC
October EMTC Deadline: October 30th
The theme this month is Monsters, so get some spooktacular ideas cooking.
=I-is-smart
October ECC Deadline: October 31st
This month, your EC will be able to get itself on Emoticon prime-time due to the TV theme, and the challenge is to include a microphone!
Emote Projects
`stuck-in-suburbia
Emote Secret Santa 3.0 RoundupToday's the day everyone's been waiting for!More Like This
Before I do anything else, I'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who participated in #EmoteSecretSanta this year. We've had over 40 participants, and without you guys, this project wouldn't be here. So thank you all.
Now onto the presents!
`BlissfullySarcastic's half of the participants will be listed at the top, and my half of the participants will be listed at the bottom so it's easier to find your gifts. Since there were two small gifts, two people will receive an additional gift, keep your eyes peeled.
We have asked each of you to upload your presents to your gallery, but until then, we will use codes instead of :thumb:s. Please note the group or comment on this journal once you have uploaded your present to your gallery, and we'll change it ASAP!
Everybody ready?
`BlissfullySarcastic's Half
To: ~NerdyGeekyDweeb
From: :devDawnDancer1
Spotlight Features - Vol. 15A news series featuring art selected by me. There will be a wide range of themes and genres covered. In addition, there will be periodic interviews and artist spotlights.More Like ThisIf you like this article, please add it to your favorites to help spread the love for the art and artists within.
Daily Features
On my profile page, I feature a new deviation every day (or two or three). The piece is usually something that caught my eye. Could be an amazing digital painting, a fun stamp, a quick photograph that made me smile, perhaps a piece for a weekly theme, whatever. However, it moved me enough to share it with my visitors. Below is a list of the artists which I featured during October 2012. I am showcasing different pieces from their gallery in the hope of showing them a bit more love. If you would like to see the original piece I featured of each of these artists, please visit
Help support our application to manage .ARTView in SpanishMore Like This
DeviantART announced a month ago that through a new organization, Dadotart we applied to manage a new Top Level Domain (TLD) called “.ART.” We are committed to having the .ART TLD — the Internet addresses that could end in .ART — organized and distributed with the full participation of the global art community.
We need your help!
We need your help to show public support for the Dadotart application. The application process to manage a TLD is long, arduous, and intricate. Help us gather as a true art-centric community. And please spread the word to everyone who loves the arts or is part of the arts because we aim to have .ART be home to everyo
Introducing the Premium Content PlatformMore Like This
DeviantART is proud to announce our Premium Content Platform
Providing the ability for content creators to become sellers and generate real earnings by making digital files of their high-quality work available for download. Sellers are able to set their own prices while retaining 80% of all revenue earned, and buyers are able to quickly get the things they want with the satisfaction of supporting the artists they love.
What is Premium Content?
The Premium Content Platform was built to represent high-quality content — the premier pieces in an artist's repertoire of work. We encourage the sale of everything from comics or stories for download, to high-res files like .PSDs, textures, tutorials, brush packs, and more!
Poster Designing Contest - CLOSED.Hellooooo everyone!More Like This
UPDATE THE THIRD:
This contest is now CLOSED. That's it! All finished!
New entries can no longer be accepted.
Thank you so much to everyone who pimped this, donated prizes - and of course everyone who made an entry. I appreciate it so much!
Watch this space for the results.
So. I'm redecorating my room.
I only have one nice poster and a couple of prints to put up on my wall, so I decided that I'd really like a new poster... but not just any ol' poster. ;D And this is where you guys come in!
This contest is to design a poster of A3 size and using any medium which I can get printed and framed in order to put up on my wall.
The initial deadline will be July 24th. This may be extended, depending on how things are looking at that time.
Listen up! Important things for you to consider...
Your entry MUST:
Be an image of some description (hopefully that goes without saying).
Be at least
Features+Fun: Volume OneWelcomeMore Like This
Features & Fun is a new series which focuses on the light-hearted side of deviantArt. We hope to showcase a variety of art, artists, as well as indulge in some random silliness, games, trivia, and more. This article is coordinated by `Mirz123, but will also feature picks of various contributors, as well as selections by the community.
Poll Feature
This time around, users were asked to share their favorite "funny" emoticons. To see the poll and check out who chose what, click here.
[Stare] [I'm on fire!] [Nuu] [OMG] [:happybounce:] [:squee:] [Tight Hug] [:shifty:] [Grump] [OMG!] [I'm being abducted!] [Woohooooo!] [Banned!]
[Stabbed with a Fork!] [Stupid Me!] [Meow :3] [OMG MOAR POEMS!] [Men in Black] :gi
Username Changes Now AvailableDeviantART has been around for almost twelve years, and in that time, we've seen artists grow from hobbyists to students to professionals. As a member of any community, your identity can change and grow over time.More Like This
For years, we've been getting requests from the community asking for the ability to change usernames. We realize that as an artist, it's important to give you the ability to change your personal brand, just as you change your interests, skills, and art types.
How It Works
Deviants can now change their username in their Settings. To change your username, you must have an active Premium Membership. (The reason there is a "fee" associated with the change is because switching usernames is a complex technical proce
Welcome to Earth!Welcome to Earth!More Like This
The
Earth would die
If the sun stopped kissing her.
― Hafez, The Gift
"I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful world."
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
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New Guidelines for Community Weeks For those of you that may not know yet, a Community Week is a chance for everyone in the community to bring to light their favourite subject, art, project or any other topic that you consider important but may get overlooked otherways. If you're interested in participating in the next Community Weeks, then please read the following info!More Like This
First of all, `im-not-sana joined the CW team as Editor, so let's welcome her properlyNow, let's get down to business!
Getting involved in a Community Week
If you'd like to get involved with an upcoming Community Week then you need to send a summary of the article you wish to write to #projecteducate via notewith this title "Community Week Summary" within the following two weeks after the last Community Week ended (for the following CW the notes should be sent in by next
Sometimes you will see things you don't loveTime for a bit of a rant. You know what I'm totally, utterly and completely sick of? People whining about having their entitled little eyeballs polluted with (gasp!) stuff that isn't to their personal taste while looking at the front page of dA. If you're one of those people, here's a tiny little violin, playing just for you...More Like This
I'm not talking about people who don't want to see Mature Content. That's cool. If it doesn't float your boat, you can filter it out of your dA experience by following the instructions in this FAQ :faq93:
I'm not talking about people who want to filter certain terms out of their searches, cause you can already do that by making use of the helpful information here :faq577:
I'm talking about people who actually believe that while using a massive, global art website which caters to artists who work in different mediums and different subject matters, artists all over the world of all ages and skill levels, they should a
MyWeekThroughArt: How Has Your Week Been?How has your week been? Tell us through artwork using the new Journal editor.More Like This
How to Participate
Simply post a Journal entry with three deviations that represent your week (or your week to come).
Start a new Journal entry
Using the new "Add Media" sidebar, search deviantART for three deviations that represent your week and then place them in your Journal (for example, if you went on a date this week, one of your deviations might depict two people having dinner).At the end of your Journal, add a link back to this Journal by copy and pasting the following text:
"This was MyWeekThroughArt. How was yours?"Title your Journal "MyWeekThroughArt" and submit it!
Examples
(Artwork featured
A New Way to Make SuggestionsHello Beta Testers!More Like This
For some time we've been running a limited test of the Ideas Forum on our Zendesk Help Desk integration. Today, we're expanding this test to our Beta Testers.
This forum allows for a great deal of flexibility in how we approach suggestions.
We can mark items that are planned, completed, or not planned at this time. We can also highlight staff responses on forums, giving more weight to responses that are important in informing deviants why we can, or cannot, take a suggestion into consideration at this time.
Deviants can vote on one anothers' posts, giving greater community control over what content is reviewed. The more votes, the higher the suggestion will appear in the forum! Unlike our current forum, threads don't expire, and when creating a new thread you'll be prompted with similar threads.
These are only a few of the features the new forum has, but altogether our testing has shown thus far that
Hiring an AdminLooking for our Final Admin!More Like This
That is right! We are looking for one final admin to join our team at #CreateRespect! This admin must be proficient in creating well thought-out tutorials on two very specific topics: Respect and Tolerance.
Skills Necessary
This deviant must be able to create visual tutorials through ART. Both visual and written tutorials are acceptable (as deviations, not journals), must be relevant to this group AND the deviantART community, and they must be coherent/understandable. Previous group admin experience is NOT required.
Scheduling
As with each admin here, we only expect ONE submission per month. This means that you would only create one tutorial each month on a topic you choose yourself (after it is approved in the back room by all the admins). This position will not be highly demanding on your time... (however if you create the most epic of all tutorials, you m
Featured Help: DMCA Noticescopyright issues are confusing...More Like This
Go here to fill out an official DMCA report.
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deviantART has streamlined the way they take DMCA and Copyright Notices. While you can still make general reports on permission issues, you CANNOT make copyright infringement reports on any work but your own. This is because of US LAW, not deviantART. deviantART is simply following the laws of the USA (so please refrain from flaming the site staff as they can't do anything about it).Permission Issues
Reporting a permission issue is easy. If you see a work that you are pretty sure the artist doesn't have permission to post, simply click the REPORT DEVIATION link on the deviation page. Choose "Permission Issue" from the list and tell the Help Desk why you think they don't have permission to post that work. Don't tell them they are infringing on anyone's copyright. Only the copyright hold
So...what was the event that you spoke of?It's "Christmas in July"!More Like This
Instead of featuring 31 wishes like we did in December, we'll be featuring members who have attempted to grant wishes all through out the month!
As many of you know, this group runs mainly on donations and volunteers so every wish that is granted is because someone either took out of their time or out of their own personal funds to help another person (and trust me, no one here is rich and we all wanna win the lottery one day XD). Let it be critiques, helping along a supergroup, buying a premium membership, featuring other members or even making a new & unexpected friend-each one of these individuals did quite a bit and deserve recognition for being among the few who made the effort!
So in honor of this event, I invite each and every one of you to do one particular task: help someone! Let it be a member, someone you know from DA , even someone you know offline or a complete stranger~!
Respect Groups and Group StaffBefore I begin with this article, this is should be considered an updated version of an older article I wrote from 2010, Respect the Group Volunteers! This is something I felt should be updated to bring attention back to the topic. While it has been a while where I've encountered inconsiderate individuals, I've still observed this behavior occurring to many others. I do hope those who read this will find this useful.More Like This
Group Staff are Volunteers
While it may seem silly to define what a volunteer is, I feel it is somewhat necessary. A volunteer is "a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task."1 The keyword is "freely," a volunteer is a person wh
Emoticons Tournament - Qualifying round - CLOSED!More Like This
Important information:
The main topic of qualifying round: "Important events of all time".
What does this mean? In your work you should to show important event in the life of humans of different eras, whether a discovery or journey or invention, etc.
Tournament table will be filled after the qualifying round.
Deadline is midnight June 12 GMT+4.
Judges:
:iconweb5ter: :iconanmari: :iconarichy: :iconeitvys200: :iconWaluigi-Prower: :iconr0se-designs:
Qualifying round participants:
=TheWritingDragon - http://fav.me/d65l6ys
~tchannekoi - http://fav.me/d65qdq9
`stuck-in-suburbia - http://fav.me/d66s48o
*Ridley126 - http://fav.me/d67jqur
=nikkittie - http://fav.me/d
Emoticons Tournament - Qualifying round - RESULTS!Judges:More Like This
:iconweb5ter: :iconanmari: :iconarichy: :iconeitvys200: :iconWaluigi-Prower: :iconr0se-designs:
Qualifying round participants:
=TheWritingDragon - http://fav.me/d65l6ys
~tchannekoi - http://fav.me/d65qdq9
`stuck-in-suburbia - http://fav.me/d66s48o
*Ridley126 - http://fav.me/d67jqur
=nikkittie - http://fav.me/d672nm6
`Krissi001 - http://fav.me/d67o8tq
`Synfull - http://fav.me/d67qcyj
`Mirz123 - http://fav.me/d67zvts
=pjuk - http://fav.me/d684ozm
=JeanaWei - http://fav.me/d688tkq
=KitLightning - http://fav.me/d682hoa
~MafiaVamp - http://mafiavamp.deviantart.com/art/Letterpress-Printing-376797425
*a-kid-at-heart - http://fav.me/d68c39u
~Maclafel7 - http://maclafel7.deviantart.com/art/First-Flight-1903-376931123?ga_submit_new=10%253A1370810159&ga_type=edit&ga_changes=1&ga_recent=1
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The basic Kanji listKanji in this list are sorted by when Japanese children learn themMore Like This
There are only kanji learned in an elementary school and they are basic
1st year(6-7 years old)
一 二 三 四 五 六 七 八 九 十 右 雨 円 王 音 下 火 花 貝 学 気 休 玉 金 空 月 犬 見 口 校 左 山 子 糸 字 耳 車 手 出 女 小 上 森 人 水 正 生 青 夕 石 赤
Tell Me About Your OCs!Pretty random journal but I wanna get to know your guy's OCs!More Like This
Who's your favorite? Who have you had the longest? Who's the newest? Who has gone through the most changes (whether it be design or personality/background wise)? Which two are your favorite pair?
C'mon tell meeeee
WATCH SOME FILMSHere are some more things.More Like This
1. I forgot to post about Bird and Fish. I spammed ya'll enough, so go watch it for real!
http://bird-and-fish.tumblr.com/post/52013104996/without-further-ado-the-completed-short-two-boys
2. Welcome to Hell is up! it's in my gallery. Or you can check it out on my production blog or like it on FB!
production blog
3. Thanks for all your support! : )
I'm on tumblr a lot these days too!
real-faker.tumblr.com
: )
I want your birthdays!I shouldn't have updated this JournalMore Like This
and you should add yourself to *birthdays
January
01 - ~kaekaem, !jass63
02 - =CubicInsanity
04 - ~twilightkiten
05 - ~rainbow-master
06 - `BurgerBunny, =Stygma
11 - ~justaye, ~superdazy1
13 - `Tajii-chan
15 - ~MachaPanta
16 - !LucyKB, ~HsnGoneWild, ~The-Titan
17 - ~psycho-cookie, =AxlRosie, ~Kitkatrh
19 - =BubbleRevolution
21 - ~koochinko
22 - =maester96, ~mad-guns22
24 - `Emerald-Depths
25 - ~TheUncle2k, *RTNightmare
26 - ~dbestarchitect
27 - ~Juunanagou17, `IceXDragon
28 - !koushoku-san, ~greenafire
February
01 - `catluvr2
03 - ~damartamateur
04 - ~Darkspysrival
05 - ~K-i-e-r-i
06 - ~vampire-monkey-333
07 - `armaina
08 - ~RibbonDiva
11 - *MirmusMaximus
12 - ~Galaxia12
13 - ~tpresty
14 - ~Nairotsi
16 - ~ExFaceCake
17 - ~SparkZBolt, :devMaho-
CommissionsCommission Status:More Like Thisopen
Requests- no
art trades- ask meStyle 1: Chibis
All $5, comes with basic color if you want
Some Examples:
Portrait/partial: $10.00
Full-Body: $15.00
Some Examples:
Portrait/partial: $15.00
Full Body: $20.00
Some Examples:Style 4: Basic color added
Add $10 (I can add basic color to either sketches or clean lineart)
Some Examples:Suigetsu by *Elentori
Style 5: Color Painted
Portrait/partial: $40.00
Full Body: $45.00
Some Examples:
Behind the Blue by *ElentoriBlanca by *ElentoriIn the Moonlit Night by *Elentori
(All prices are based on how many hours I will spend workin
CSS Did You Know? - June 6th, 2013Volume 12More Like This
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Welcome
CSS can be difficult when you're unfamiliar to it. So that's why we're writing these articles! If you have any suggestions or would like to write a section in future CSS Did You Know? articles, please note #CSS-DYK.
Inside
Creating Columns by `miontre
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Creating Columns
Multiple columns are a great way to present your information in a journal skin. Whether you simply want to write text in two columns, or want to do something more advanced with it, columns are a great way to add that little bit extra to your aesthetics!
There is no limit to the number of columns you create, but you need to keep in mind that if you add too many your design will start to look worse on smaller screens. I personally find it's best to stick to two or three columns (though even numbers are much easier to work with). Throughout this tutorial, I'm going to work with three columns.
Also
Undiscovered (Beta): Unearthing Quality ArtArt Under The RadarMore Like This
Each day, hundreds of thousands of pieces of art are submitted to deviantART. As more and more artists join, create, and share their work, it becomes easy for high quality art to miss its chance to stand out and be seen.
Our new browse mode, Undiscovered, aims to bring new, high quality artwork to the foreground.
Finding Hidden Gems
Undiscovered focuses on recently submitted artwork that has not yet drawn attention or recognition at the levels of Popular or What's Hot browse modes. Using an algorithm that identifies patterns in community behavior when curating content, Undiscovered generates a browsing experience that draws attention to creative art and talented artists that may not receive the same level of attention from other browse modes.
Please keep in mind that the algorithm that powers Undiscovered is still new and we may make changes as it grows in use.
Discover New Art Daily
Because Undiscovered focuses on recently submitted artwork, the artwork displayed m
Celebrating Deviousness - June 2013Deviousness AwardMore Like This
Congratulations to `
ChewedKandi
Four Colours In Her Hair
Stella
Sameria Love
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.
All the cool kids have book photos
Pimps and Whoas - May 22, 2013PimpsMore Like This
Official dA NewsSite Update:Multi-Submit and Scheduled Submit
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Multi-Submit and Scheduled SubmitTwo heavily requested tools to make submitting art to deviantART even easier than before have just been launched to Beta Testers!More Like This
Multi-Submit
Multi-submit is a tabbed interface built into the Submit page which allows you to upload and submit multiple deviations at once.
There are several ways to upload multiple files:
Drag and drop several files onto the Submit page at once. Select several files from your Sta.sh by opening the "Select file from Sta.sh" modal and dragging to select, or by using control+click (command+click, for Mac users) to highlight several files at once.
Submit an entire stack from your Sta.sh by hovering over a stack and clicking Submit!You can then change settings for each one, and then save them for later or submit them to your gallery. In addition, the Submit page will retain the order and settings of any files uploaded, even if you navigate away fro
Pimps and Whoas - May 8, 2013PimpsMore Like This
Official dA News
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CR Newsletter - March/April 2013 Director of Community Relations :iconmoonbeam13: :More Like This
Table of Contents
1. Gallery Makeover Project
2. Volunteer Openings in Community Relations
3. Community Projects
4. Official Contests
5 Project Educate 2013
6. Art History Project
7. The Artist's Toolbox
8. Celebrating Diversity
9. News from the Chats and Forums
10. News from the Galleries
1. Gallery Makeover Project
About the Project
Trad. Typography
Fan Art
dA related
Digital Art > Drawings & Paintings
Vector
Vexel
M
The Artists Toolbox: Photography StudiosHearing the word studio makes me think of expensive rooms with top of the range equipment, fantastic lighting and only professional awesome photographers inside of it. In reality however, you can create a Photography studio for just about any type of Photography and it doesn't have to cost very much.More Like This
The Macro Studio
Macro Photography can be undertaken pretty much anywhere, but sometimes you just want to shoot something in a neutral environment with a plain, unobtrusive backdrop. Many photographers shy away from doing this because they think it's too complicated - actually you would be doing yourself a favour if you did try it, it can really help improve your work.
For starters, you don't even have to have expensive flash. You could use any lamp that you can easily move around, to give a bit of light into your mini studio. You also need a couple of sheets of card or paper, and a cardboard box. The sizing is completely up to you and up to the size of the o
Literature News - May 2013Monthly update from your Literature Community Volunteers!More Like This
Coming down from the April high, May is a good month to relax...and edit edit edit and by the way did we mention there are all sorts of fun events/contests/etc still going on?
Blogs from #CRLiterature
Literature DD Roundup - AprilMadefire and Literature - an interview with =LiamSharp
Writing Exercises and Contests
Louder Than dA Bomb - Poetry SlamFotoFriday: FlightPickergill a
Illustration Contest 2013 WINNERS!Here's the obligatory intro paragraph. People like a little pomp and ceremony, right? A dramatic buildup to the final reveal makes things much more exciting. And agonizing for the contestants. But agonizing in the good way. Like the Red M&M in that commercial. The problem is, I have no idea what to say. I write better when I'm not hungry. Did you know lemon meringue is my favorite kind of pie? And this is my favorite song. Hard to believe people actually like my writing, isn't it? But it's true, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten such awesome entries this year. Seriously, you guys really raised the bar and I'm so flattered and thrilled and also disappointed I can't give out more rewards. There's only so many winning slots and it breaks my heart to have to pass over some of these. Hey, that intro didn't turn out half bad. If you're still reading this, thank you for putting up with me.More Like This
Anyway, let's get to it.
Pimps and Whoas - April 17, 2013PimpsMore Like This
Official dA News
Official Contests
All "official" contests will begin at midnight PST on the start date and end at 11:59 PST on the end date. This applies to all Community Relation run contests and all deviantART s
Deep Dive on deviantART - 12 YearsHey guys,More Like This
I did a deep dive interview last week with Jason Calacanis from "This Week in Startups", it's posted to youtube so I figure I'd share it with you all:
Should give you an insight in to some of the things we're up to.
Let me know what you think!
Cheers,
All the entries feature!!!*__* I can't stop staring at them!!!More Like This
Please take a look to all the BEAUTIFUL entries of the Tarot contest!!! I'm speachless!
And I can't imagine how much difficult voting will be .__.
Some funny statistics...
The most drawn character is Aralyn! She appears 13 times... (x°D the number fits her so well... LOL)
The most drawn couple is Aralyn + Vondel! (how much pervy are you???? u.u°)
The less drawn character is Gar!Poor thing!
listed in chronological order
Vondel : THE DEVIL by *M0onQueenTarot - 21 The World by *zsofiadomeStrength Tarot- Ria by ~TakaraYuukithe Devil by *ruda-marudaThe Star: Aralyn by *PurpleRedRose
The Chariot by =NimsleyThe Tower tarot- Aralyn by ~TakaraYuukiThe Magician by ~feathergoblinflyVIII. La Force by ~lunalove2[CE] La Temperanza by ~Yixeirt
III. L' Imperatrice by ~lunalove2Vondel :: Il Matto by *FanhirChains Tarot by *JLDragonflyThe fool by =NyamesissVII The Chariot by ~Faythsrequiem
aralyn's_moon_XVIII_tarot by ~ImmerotIII-The Empress by ~TsukiiyoThe Empress by ~GunyuuThe Wheel of Fortune by ~FaythsrequiemThe Hermit by *Ilman-Lintu
CE: The Fool by *GiovyLoCa:thumb378023
Artists of Relativity - Vol 4A monthly series which will feature artists and artwork from the Relativity serial, which is published over on my `mirz-alt account and can be found at #RelativityComic. As I frequently showcase work from the series, I also wanted to promote the individual artists and feature some of their other work. This series will spotlight deviants who have created art for us through commissions, gift-art, contest-entries, requests or other means.More Like This
This issue: *PiccolaRiaRelativity Art
Cru has done amazing work on the series, creating some of our all-time favorite art pieces for Relativity. Her work is gorgeous and she is simply a pleasure to work with.
New Premium Feature: Multi- and Scheduled SubmitBeing a Premium Member just got sweeter! Multi-Submit and Scheduled Submit, two often-requested features that will make submitting to deviantART even easier, have just been launched to Premium Members!More Like This
Multi-Submit
Multi-submit is a tabbed interface built into the Submit page which allows you to upload and submit multiple deviations at once.
There are several ways to upload multiple files:
Drag and drop several files onto the Submit page at once. Select several files from your Sta.sh by opening the "Select file from Sta.sh" modal and dragging to select, or by using control+click (command+click, for Mac users) to highlight several files at once.
Submit an entire stack from your Sta.sh by hovering over a st
A Personal CauseSince it's inception in 2002, I have participated in the Weekend to End Women's Cancers. This event involves a 60km trek and a personal fundraising minimum of $2,000. Over the last 10 years I have been involved, I have raised over 50,000 and it's never been easy. The last couple of years have been particularly difficult because, let's be honest, there are a bunch of causes to support and only so much money to go around. I completely appreciate that there are numerous causes banging on your door, however, I will plead my case! Over the years there are certainly numerous causes that have come to my attention and, like you, I have a limited budget. My cause is pretty simple - it's Cancer. In my lifetime I have lost family members and it's tried to take my mother, twice.More Like This
I witnessed my grandmother's fight first hand and I can't express the helplessness one feels when y
Super late featureHere's my super late feature I promised to everyone featuring contests winnersMore Like This
`Endorell-Taelos's OC winter contest
Literature:
1st place `mirz-alt with:
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2nd place *angelicpersona with:
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Visual:
1st place *DragonRider3 with:
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Bright colored heart by *DragonRider3Miss your love by *DragonRider3Embracement... by *DragonRider3
2nd place =Gnewi with:
Winter Contest Entry :) by =Gnewi
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Happy Birthday, Mirz-alt! XD by =GnewiUman - Painted by =GnewiEverything I need - Contest Entry by =Gnewi
3rd place *LadyDeddelit with:
OC Winter Contest- Can we be Friend? by *LadyDeddelit
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commission 10- part 2 -Adamante by *LadyDeddelitNocera Tribute by *LadyDeddelitJade,What do you see in a cup of tea? by *LadyDeddelit
#Artistle's What gets you up in the morning contest
1st place *dagoth-jeff with:
Why I Woke by *dagoth-jeff
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Gunmetal Sovereignty by *dagoth-jeffOperation Blackout by *dagoth-jeffFirst Love Haiku by *dagoth-jeff
2nd place ~Shlounchette with:
I can has belly rubs? by ~Shlounchette
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Tiger Mask Detail by ~Shlounchette
Otto and Victoria, Octovictorian EtiquetteWatch #depthRADIUSMore Like This
May 29, 2013, by $techgnotic
There is no cosmic law that states artists must suffer many long years and demeaning day-jobs before a window of opportunity cracks open just enough to hop on through.
Fellow deviant Brian Kesinger is a case in point.
His first “day-job” in 1996—he was hired straight out of his senior year of high school—was drawing Tarzan for Disney.
Brian stayed at Disney and he considers every day there a part of his ongoing education as an artist. He most recently worked on “Wreck It Ralph,” and has become active in the story department, where he dreams up fresh narratives and new characters with fellow Story Artists and Disney directors.
But more and more, he is being recognized for his own style and own creations
Celebrating Deviousness - June 2013Deviousness AwardMore Like This
Congratulations to `
ChewedKandi
Four Colours In Her Hair
Stella
Sameria Love
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.
All the cool kids have book photos
Female Oc FeatureAfter the result of this poll http://piccolaria.deviantart.com/journal/poll/3702832/ I'm goig to feature the most favourite Female Ocs by my watchers!More Like This
Enjoy!
Joanna Ryder "Captain Golden Heart" by *sharandulaFuu reference sheet by *mizuchiiXull'rae by Lilith-the-5th by *XullraeZauviirFaun by *orpheelinLittle princess by *anndr
Rysta Character sheet by *girl-n-herhorseWhere should i start by `meagoEmrah Chibi by =GnewiGuinevere by ~jjlovely
- Commission - Helena - by *LosenkoPaint Me Red - I by *NadezhdaVasileThe Everchangeable by *NadezhdaVasilePirate Camryn Coryn LILY by *EcorynVThe lady by ~Phenix--Land
In my dungeon by =ForunthDoll by *Zephyrhant- princess - by =OwliviaSelene and Shamael by *phoenixluAelys Ideka, daughter of the sun by *spadiekitchenqueen
Winter Chime by *silverblossomsGarden by *shrimpHEBYmorning by *FukariMy First Original Character. by ~BielorrusiaCOMM for Quete-de-l-aube FIRE by *Avionetca
Characters of LOL - Luna by *Lunarethbrown dress by *StrawberriOnTopKailani Playing by *SzajnieButterfly Effect by *VonDiezyl- Commission - Rebecca - by *Losenko
Unknown by *FallingDaWnStar13Heily and the river - redone by *HeilyAensDramira by *DramiraDarkthornIn the shade of ivy leaves by *Vyrhelle-VyrLMattew and Kailyn Colored Draft 1 by *Graphix-Goddess
The captain by *OceanLord
Enjoy!
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FriedDay Features #7: ArielHello guys! this FriedDay I'm featuring Ariel The little Mermaid fan art! Hope you like it and spread some love and stuffMore Like This
Happy friday everyone!
Little Mermaid Ariel by ~Nochiel
Ariel found Headphones by *sakimichan
ariel by *einlee
ariel by `briannacherrygarcia
And for the lulz:
Arial by ^SRudy
Ivan BilibinИван Яковлевич Билибин, or for those who can't read the cyrylic alphabet: Ivan Yakovlevich Bilibin, was one of the most important illustrators and stage designers in Eastern Europe of the 20th century.More Like This
Education and inspirations
He was born on the 16th of August 1876 (it was Wednesday) in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Before he became a student of the great Ilya Repin, he studied at the Art School of Anton Ažbe in Munich in 1898, so you can see that he gathered quite a good art education.
From 1902 to 1904 he travelled around Russian North. He became fairly inspired by the folklore of these a
5 Reasons you should learn photography manually!I once met someone who was determined not to use a D-SLR until he had mastered a Manual Camera first. I thought he was a bit stuck up, maybe a little arrogant of his own abilities too...but actually, he was right. You will not truly value Photography until you go right back to basics and learn how the legendary pros did it first. So here are five top reasons why you should teach yourself photography on a manual camera!More Like This
1) It's Cheap
Many people think that Film Photography is expensive. If you're going all out and developing your own photographs rather than taking the to a developer then it might well be expensive! However manual cameras are a dying breed and you can pick up most of the bits and pieces you need to get started, quite cheaply.
2) Manual Focus
It's the simplest reason, but it's so true. Manual Focus will save your life. Learning how to focus your camera the hard way will make
PE: Story Planning Round-upGreetings all!More Like This
WHAT AN AWESOME WEEK!
So last week we had a fantastic event based on Story Planning; a week that was slightly relaxed for a PE week, but full of good advice. These articles haven't just been written for the sake of filling a week, we genuinely hope there is something in them that is useful to you as a writer, to help you with your journey. There's a flash fiction month around the corner, as well as a camp NaNoWriMo and then a full NaNoWrimo in November. There are the times to get planning- don't leave it too close to the deadline!
Article round-up
Here is a list of all the articles we posted in the past week! Please favourite, share the love, comment and express gratitude- especially to our article writers who took the personal time to write these articles and share a little of their own writin
Beyond Boundaries: Let the challenge begin!What is this?More Like This
Welcome to the latest official photomanipulation competition. This contest is a bit different; we have divided contestants into teams, which will be led by coaches. The contestants will train with their coaches for 4 weeks and then have 4 more weeks to create a photomanipuation on their own.
Registration for the contest is now closed. You can view the sign-up announcement here.
What are the rules?
The rules for this competition are as follows:If you can't take constructive criticism, please withdraw from the game now. You will be disqualified the very first time you attack your coach or teammates or give them a hard time for providing you with critique.
New Guidelines for Community Weeks For those of you that may not know yet, a Community Week is a chance for everyone in the community to bring to light their favourite subject, art, project or any other topic that you consider important but may get overlooked otherways. If you're interested in participating in the next Community Weeks, then please read the following info!More Like This
First of all, `im-not-sana joined the CW team as Editor, so let's welcome her properly
Getting involved in a Community Week
If you'd like to get involved with an upcoming Community Week then you need to send a summary of the article you wish to write to #projecteducate via note
PASSIVE magazine, want to contribute?Hi folks!More Like This
Im finally starting a new venture into a project i have wanted to start deep down for a couple of years now.
It is still in very early stages! but, the initial process will be digital, cost effective, wider audience etc and just much easier
I know there are many art publications out there but i hope this zine will be fresh and vivid and push boundaries. The magazine will be heavily focused on the artwork, showcasing talent from a broad spectrum of mediums. But will also include much much more!
The themes will hopefully push contributing artists in new directions and allow the creation of original and edgy works!
Im all about some edge
Im not going to give too much away because this is my little baby now! and all will be revealed in time. It's just beginning but i can't do this on my own!
I am after these roles to be filled.
^pica-ae has graciously agreed to be my creative director in all things design and interface for the magazine! helping with the layout and m
Sometimes you will see things you don't loveTime for a bit of a rant. You know what I'm totally, utterly and completely sick of? People whining about having their entitled little eyeballs polluted with (gasp!) stuff that isn't to their personal taste while looking at the front page of dA. If you're one of those people, here's a tiny little violin, playing just for you...More Like This
I'm not talking about people who don't want to see Mature Content. That's cool. If it doesn't float your boat, you can filter it out of your dA experience by following the instructions in this FAQ :faq93:
I'm not talking about people who want to filter certain terms out of their searches, cause you can already do that by making use of the helpful information here :faq577:
I'm talking about people who actually believe that while using a massive, global art website which caters to artists who work in different mediums and different subject matters, artists all over the world of all ages and skill levels, they should a
Insidious 2 ContestInsidiousMore Like This
Perhaps you're walking down a dark hallway or climbing a creaky old staircase and you can't help but feel something unpleasant or dangerous happening. Your imagination starts to run wild… but what is it?
Your challenge is to depict a shadowy twist to a "normal" daily experience showing that danger is always closer than expected: an everyday activity that may be haunted; an accident about to happen; a terror that lurks within! Whether your artwork is based on the Insidious Chapter 2 trailer or the original film, Insidious, or you simply rely on you
dA Related Update - June 12, 2013Hi guys!More Like This
I have a few things to update you on this week.
This ^hat is super glued on
Twelve months ago, I was honoured to be given the responsibility of being a Community Volunteer for the deviantART Related gallery. My experience so far has been amazing; I have met some great people and the passion that the Community Relations team has for deviantART's community is more than I could have imagined.
Earlier this week $Moonbeam13 invited me to join the Community Volunteer Mentor team. I (of course) said yes, as it was an opportunity I would never want to pass down. Being a part of the CR Team has changed me in many ways. As silly as it may sound, I feel like my confidence and leadership skills have flourished over time.
I will continue looking over the deviantART Related gallery. So continue sending those Daily Deviation suggestions my way!
Winners of the dA Related Collaboration Contest II
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May 2013 Daily Deviation Roundups!Once again we've compiled a blog of all of our Daily Deviation Roundups so that you can browse the articles much easier! EnjoyMore Like This
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