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Journal drafts are joining the party in the Studio! Previously, unfinished drafts of journals could only be found in the Posts tab on your Profile, but with this and a few other quality-of-life improvements, Studio is the one-stop place to manage needs of both your visual and written deviation drafts! Manage Journal Drafts In the Drafts section of your Studio, navigate to the "Journals" tab at the top, right next to "Media" and "Literature," and make any edits you need. Journal drafts are still available in their previous home in Profile > Posts > and selecting "Drafts" from the dropdown. Schedule Journals As with other types of content, you can now schedule journal drafts through your Studio. Simply go to Drafts > Journals > Click the “...” on the far right of the draft > Select "Schedule," and set your preferred publish time. You can also bulk schedule by checking the boxes to the left of each item and selecting from the "Edit" menu.  Use Shift to Multi-Select Save time selecting

By very (very) popular request, multi-image deviations are finally here! Deviants have been asking for multi-image deviations for a long time, and after upgrading the submission process with Studio, the team was able to introduce the tools needed to make it a reality.  How to Submit a Multi-Image Deviation When submitting, click the + button below the preview to add an extra image.  You can add a short caption to each image in a deviation to provide any extra context you want. How to Use Multi-Image Deviations Share your art in a variety of ways: Photo sets Multi-panel comics Progress shots Before and after comparisons Zoomed-in segments or multiple different angles of a finished work Sequential art Step-by-step tutorials Finished artwork alongside its initial concept art Merge Existing Drafts into One Deviation You can merge any unpublished images in your Studio (such as images from your drafts, Sta.sh, or DreamUp) into a multi-image deviation, you can merge them in

Seniority has been a cornerstone of DeviantArt since its early years and is an award given to those who have made their mark on the community. These outstanding deviants have been recognized for their level of interaction, helpfulness with others, kindness, sincerity, and many other notable traits. These deviants can be recognized by the medal icon that appears next to their username, and in 24 years, fewer than 2,000 deviants have received Seniority.  The following deviants, having shown a kindred spirit that has led to continued positive community interaction and involvement, are the most recent recipients of Seniority. Please join us in congratulating them! Known for her generosity and dedication, Anastasia-berry shares an impressive number of tutorials and resources to help fellow artists hone their skills. While she offers exclusive content through subscriptions, she ensures a portion of each pack is freely available to the community, empowering artists to improve and

There were tons of opportunities to earn badges in 2024, including ways to practice your skills with creative challenges! There’s still time to get the profile badges below from 2024, so if you missed any, get to creating and earn those badges! For deviants who already received all of these badges, consider retrying one of the related creative challenges to see how your skills have leveled up! Did you collect them all?  Sea Otters | Rosie the Riveter | Cherry Blossoms | Lightsaber | Garden Dragon | Catburger | Peacock | Arctic Fox | Yeti Join the conversation Which tutorial from 2024 was your favorite?  Do you have a favorite badge from 2024, and if so, which one?  Are there any tutorials you’d like to see in 2025? As always, please keep the Etiquette Policy in mind when leaving a comment.

At the start of a new year, the community celebrates their art from the past year with the #SummaryOfArt2024 tag. It's easy to get in on the fun, whether showcasing a month-to-month progression or collage of your favorite pieces from last year!DeviantArt’s new multi-image deviation feature can display your most prized art of last year in one submission. You can submit one from each month or simply highlight your favorites! There are also community-made templates you can use to submit a collage!  Try one of these:  2024 SUMMARY OF ART template by 2024 ART Summary Template 2 by 2024 Art Summary by Submit yours!

It’s a new year, and and it's time to set a good tone for the months ahead! Spread joy and positivity by giving the limited-time Confetti badge to art and comments you love! Celebrate art and comments you love! It’s easy to award Confetti badges to deviations and comments! Just click the icon beneath the deviation or comment, select the Confetti badge from the modal, and click “Award Badge.” Each Confetti badge costs 1 gem, so every deviant has the opportunity to give them out! Need more gems? Upgrade to Core Membership to get additional gems granted each week! Join the Conversation What’s an artistic skill you’re hoping to learn or improve this year? Are you planning to try new media or tools when creating this year, and if so, which ones? What would you say you’ve learned about yourself as an artist in the past year? Share your favorite deviation from 2024 in your comment! As always, please keep the Etiquette Policy in mind when leaving a comment.

The Deviousness Award is given to one deviant each month in recognition of their exemplary contributions to DeviantArt and its community and has been a long-standing tradition since DeviantArt’s early years. is the recipient of January 2025’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating them! Brenda, better known as , is a beloved and instantly recognizable member of the DeviantArt community. Over her remarkable 14-year journey, Brenda has dedicated herself to fostering positivity and generosity through her iconic charity project. Known for her tireless efforts to distribute points, host engaging events, and promote artists across the platform, Brenda has become a source of inspiration for countless deviants. Her dedication, kindness, and unwavering support have created a welcoming space where connections flourish and creativity thrives. It’s with great pleasure that we name the recipient of the Deviousness Award for January 2025! Hi everyone! I’m Brenda, , and I’m

Start 2025 strong and let your creativity flourish by sharing your artwork with others! 5 Steps to Kickstart Your Artistic Sales Step 1: Nail Your Niche 🎨 Becoming an expert seller in your niche isn’t as tricky as you think. You probably already have a good idea what your strongest area of creation is! Here are some pointers to help you decide on the perfect angle to nail your niche: Review the most popular pieces you produced through 2024.  Can you group them into a theme? On DeviantArt, diversity is the name of the game. Top tip: check out the comments on your artwork. Was there an aspect that stood out? Tap into what makes you unique to find your like-minded community! Step 2: Get Closer to Your Audience The following are tried-and-true ways to better interact with your audience. Talk to Your Fans When people interact with your artwork, reply back to gather inspiration for your next move.  Create Polls Polls are a rapid way to get some information about your fans'

Open up a box of inspiration and snag some free digital art tools! These resources are perfect for whatever artistic endeavor you may find yourself taking on. TUTORIALS Don't be afraid to try something new! Simple, step-by-step tutorials from incredible deviants. This month's tutorial: WEEKLY COMMUNITY ART TIP Every week we highlight a piece of educational content from the community! CREATIVE CRATES Free download packs from some of your favorite artists, paired with insights and a spectacular piece of art. See them all here. See all resources. Looking for information on updates or support?