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Please join me in giving a warm welcome to a new group of community volunteers joining our team. Each of them brings something a little different, and I’m genuinely excited to have them here supporting the community in their own ways. @artelaria Anime/Manga • Digital Art • Fan Art • Traditional Art artelaria’s work is full of expressive characters and beautiful attention to detail. Whether working digitally or traditionally, there’s a strong sense of personality in everything she creates. @EyeOfTheKat Photography Eyeofthekat has a great eye for capturing mood and moment. Her photography feels thoughtful and grounded, with a natural sense of composition that really draws you in. @Markotxe Photography Markotxe brings a strong photographic perspective to the team, with work that highlights both environment and emotion. There’s a quiet storytelling element in his shots that makes you want to linger a little longer. @PurpelBlur Digital Art • Photography • Pixel Art •

Please welcome @PurpelBlur to the volunteer team! He'll be representing a number of communities, and working hard to bring great finds from across the site to more eyes. So give him a warm welcome and learn more about @PurpelBlur here: [DEVIATION] Note: If you have off-topic comments on other areas of DeviantArt, find the corresponding forum thread here. Please follow our Etiquette policy and Forum rules.

Meet a member of the DeviantArt Ambassador team, @KABANOMORI! @KABANOMORI has been hosting activities in @Traditionalists since May 2025 and is excited to share even more! Whenever you take part in their events, they’ll be there to help, encourage, and connect artists. Say hello to and learn more about @KABANOMORI here: [DEVIATION] cover image Yokai Banner by @KABANOMORI [DEVIATION] Note: If you have off-topic comments on other areas of DeviantArt, find the corresponding forum thread here. Please follow our Etiquette policy and Forum rules.

Seniority has been a cornerstone of DeviantArt since its early years and is an award given to those who have left their mark on the community. Senior deviants sport a distinct medal icon next to their username. In 25 years, fewer than 2,000 deviants have received Seniority. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding deviants recognized for their engagement, helpfulness, kindness, sincerity, and so much more! [DEVIATION] @StephanePellennec   @StephanePellennec brings a distinctive photographic voice shaped by atmosphere, light, and understated visual storytelling. His work frequently explores black-and-white and abstract compositions, capturing urban and natural environments with a cinematic and contemplative quality. Rather than focusing on the obvious moment, his images often highlight mood, transition, and subtle detail. The result is a cohesive portfolio that reflects both technical precision and a deeply considered artistic perspective. @MSGoesDeviant With a

Each month, Community Groups across DeviantArt host creative challenges for their members, offering an opportunity to earn that month's shared Profile badge. [DEVIATION] 🎆 July Theme: Freedom It's a creative free-for-all this July as we encourage you to express yourself however you want in whichever creative way you want. So fly like an eagle, break your bonds, or explore strange new worlds as we embrace #CreativeFreedom this month 🦅⛓️‍💥🚀 [DEVIATION] 🎨 July 2026 Community Group Challenges @CRLiterature - July Badge Challenge: Creative Freedom @CRPhotography - July Badge Challenge: Creative Freedom @DeviantAI - Create with Freedom and Earn July's Badge @DevNews - Earn the July Group Badge Creative Freedom @Traditionalists - July Badge Challenge - Creative Freedom 🏅 How to earn the badge Participate in any of the challenges listed above and follow the instructions in that Group's journal. When you're done creating and ready to submit your deviation, make sure to include

[EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] [EMOTE] Welcome to a new Fan Art Friday! Crash Bandicoot is one of the most famous video game franchises and one of my favorites since childhood. As someone born in the nineties, I first encountered the original trilogy and its kart racing game, released for the first PlayStation, and spent countless hours playing, trying to collect all the crates and gems, discovering secret areas and levels, and so on. Adventure and scavenger hunt games, including others like Super Mario, entertain and challenge me immensely, and this one is no exception. That's why it deserves a mention here. [EMOTE] Created by Naughty Dog, the franchise is set on a fictional, isolated archipelago 480 km west of Tasmania and centers on Crash Bandicoot, a goofy, genetically modified eastern barred bandicoot by the evil Dr. Neo Cortex, who

[DEVIATION] Lit candles bring a calming presence already, but ones floating atop a gentle bed of seashells beckons ultimate relaxation. Follow along with this tutorial by shubornaartist, and earn a badge when you submit a floating candle of your very own! [DEVIATION] Step 1: Sketch the glass  Start with a basic cylinder to define the body of the candle glass. [DEVIATION] Step 2: Add the water and floating candle Position the water level inside the glass and place the floating candle. Note that the water line inside mirrors the oval of the opening and is slightly smaller to represent the thickness of the glass. [DEVIATION] Step 3: Add the decorative shells Draw the shells at the bottom of the glass and add a flame to complete the layout. This type of seashell is an oval with tapered ends, stripes along the whorl, and one includes another tapered oval on the body to signify the aperture (opening).  [DEVIATION] Step 4: Add the flame Flames are typically two concentric ovals, with

[EMOTE]To celebrate Community group reaching 50,000 members we challenged you to Create a deviation that highlights what you love about our devious Community.  The Community team has come together and we have our winners! [EMOTE] [GIF] First Place is @Stonk6a [EMOTE] with @Stonk6a wins 3,000 points! Second Place is @SnowyZoe97 with @SnowyZoe97 wins 2,000 points! Third Place is @Rutituty with [DEVIATION] @Rutituty wins 1,000 points! Honorable Mentions (each receiving 500 points) Thank you to all participants and to all members as well! [EMOTE] We love that you are here, and love to be here for you. [EMOTE] [EMOTE]

[DEVIATION] 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. @SabakuNoShi is the recipient of July 2026’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating her! [DEVIATION] @SabakuNoShi has been a long-standing and much-loved presence across DeviantArt, known for both her creative work and the consistent way she supports and uplifts others in the community. Shi’s gallery reflects her wide range of mediums, from intricate miniature dioramas and handcrafted pieces to photography and illustration. What unifies them is a strong sense of imagination and care in execution. Beyond her own artwork, Shi is deeply involved in highlighting and celebrating the work of others. Through her regular features, Daily Deviation suggestions, and ongoing encouragement of fellow artists, she helps bring attention to a diverse range of voices

Our Launchpad DevMeet is landing in Berlin on July 16th, and we’d love for the guests to enjoy your art regardless of where you're located. [DEVIATION]  [EMOTE] Get featured in Berlin [EMOTE] Submit your art with the tag #DevMeetBerlin2026 or add the tag to an existing deviation by June 22nd, 2026 to be considered for display at the event. [EMOTE] Deadline extended to June 26th, 2026! [EMOTE] Requirements: Must be your original artwork Recommended landscape ratio of 16:9 (1920x1080 aspect ratio)  Safe-for-work artwork only  Should be indicative of your own personal style Excited to see your deliciously devious deviations! [DEVIATION] Wanna come in person? Read the invite, check out the schedule, and reserve a spot here. [DEVIATION] The event is FREE. Those who arrive first will get to snag some glorious swag. [DEVIATION] Note: If you have off-topic comments on other areas of DeviantArt, find the corresponding forum here. Please follow our Etiquette policy and Forum rules.