Home

Ready to take your DeviantArt profile or group to the next level? While there are many types of sections you can add to your profile, this journal focuses on how to use Custom Sections to make your profile or group truly stand out.  Get ready for: ✔ Advanced tips ✔ Templates ✔ Suggested dimensions ✔ Pro-level examples 💚 New to profile customization? Start with this beginner’s guide to learn how to add a cover image and Profile Skin before diving deeper. Note: Some Profile customization options are Core Member features. Upgrade to Core to take your personalization to the next level! Navigation Plan your layout | Organize your graphics in Studio | Create and design custom graphics | Custom backgrounds | Buttons and links | Align text | Customize your profile/group | FAQ Plan your layout Pick the structure for your profile/group and decide where you’d like to add Custom Sections:  Top Custom Section (up to 3 vertical columns) Left column (up to 3 Custom Sections)  Right

Cash in on first impressions Your profile can be more than just a place to express your personality. It's the face of your brand and your personal storefront! An inviting, well-crafted profile can easily turn casual visitors into loyal supporters.   Whether you’re offering Premium Downloads, Exclusives, or tiered content, use this guide to help your profile shine and work for you. Some customization options can be unlocked by upgrading to Core! Your profile will thank you, and you'll get access to so many more opportunities to upsell! 🛠️ Getting started Give your profile layout an eye-catching makeover for maximum buyer impact. This guide will cover superpowering your space to: ✔ Strategically organize columns to display top products ✔ Use graphics to draw the eye to your specific sections ✔ Highlight best-selling Exclusives and Subscription tiers ✔ Showcase discounts to draw in sales Keep reading for seller-specific tips, and if you'd like a quick refresher on the basics, check

In celebration of DeviantArt’s 25th birthday, we’re gifting you, the deviants who made it all happen, with a sweet surprise. Cake badges are now FREE! No points, no checkout, just digitally collect cakey goodness and leave no crumbs. To start, click “Give Cake” on a deviant’s profile for their birthday or DeviantArt anniversary. You could even give one to celebrate an important milestone like a first sale or their 100th DeviantArt watcher! Or cool vibes, if you prefer your digital cake with pixelated ice cream… There are no bad cakes. Except cookie cakes. Those are an abomination. Earn more than 20 Cakes The top tier of Cakes has also been raised. While each deviant can still receive the same 20 Cake badges originally available, the maximum has been lifted, and now deviants can keep giving past that point. Find your current Cake count in your About tab on your profile! The Centa-Cake You know what? It’s such a milestone year, why not introduce a new Cake badge milestone? Deviants can

Update (October 20, 2025): As the migration develops, and based on some feedback from this journal, we've adjusted how the transition from Notes and Chat to the new Messages system will be handled. We heard your feedback about needing to retain your histories of custom Note folders, starred Notes, and drafts. As a result, you’ll now be able to access a read-only version of Notes, and if you’d like to continue the conversation, you can use the Messages feature. Then, given its less-complicated structure, your Chat history will now be provided to you as a download. That way, you'll still have a copy of all your past conversations for reference.  We hope this strikes the balance everyone was looking for, and we’re excited for you to dive into Messages soon! Previous Article (Now outdated in places, but for context) In July, we shared that private messaging through Notes and Chat would be getting a major upgrade, with the two messaging types joining forces into one unified

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. @IRIDYSCENZIA is the recipient of November 2025’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating him! With a gallery that transforms geometry and abstraction into mesmerizing digital art, @IRIDYSCENZIA captivates viewers with every piece. From intricate patterns and striking portraits to vibrant wallpapers, his work seamlessly blends precision, imagination, and a keen eye for color — drawing his audience into worlds that are both hypnotic and thought-provoking. Beyond his art, @IRIDYSCENZIA is a generous and supportive presence within the community, uplifting fellow artists through encouraging comments, favourites, and genuine engagement. His creativity and kindness make DeviantArt a brighter space for all. We are delighted to honor @IRIDYSCENZIA as the recipient

As the leaves turn golden, there’s a sense of change in the air as the year winds down. But there’s still time to make the most of 2025. Black Friday is an excellent opportunity to attract new buyers, reward loyal fans, and dramatically increase your sales!  Better yet, this year, you’re armed with a powerful tool in your arsenal: DeviantArt’s Discounts tool. Set up custom, limited-time, targeted offers right from your Studio — and make this Black Friday your most successful yet. Build a multi-layered sales strategy Creating different levels of offers helps you engage everyone from first-time fans to your most loyal supporters.  Attract new buyers. Offer a broad sitewide discount that invites all deviants to make their first purchase. Example: 10% off your entire Shop. Create exclusivity. Make your watchers feel special with a higher offer. Example: 20% off for watchers only. Treat your fans. Active fans deserve something extra. Offer bigger discounts to foster long-term

Hello everyone! This month's theme is “Lighting”. It is a fascinating subject because light is essential to achieve the desired atmosphere. Light interacts with everything and is one of the most important subjects in art. In this tutorial, I want to explain, in simple steps, how to add basic lighting to a tree trunk and the surrounding vegetation. For the tutorial, I’m using my “*🖌️ Free Environment Brushes 2.0 “, and my “ 🎨 Anime & *Ghibli Style Color Palette 2.0” . And you can download the PSD tutorial file here. ⭐ You are invited for a live Q&A session that will take place on this journal on November 10th at 11AM PST . 👉 JOIN HERE Use the tag #ShineWithSyntetyc to earn the exclusive badge ⭐ Let’s start! 1 - Paint the background. Fill the background with a dark green or blue shade. With the “ 🖌️ Airsoft” brush, and darker shade, paint vertical lines, like background trees. Don’t worry about precision. 2 - Draw a cylinder In a new layer, with the “ 🖌️ Rounded Sketch”