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This curated feature is brought to you by @AlexanderPaupoff. The word tattoo has its origins in the Polynesian tatau (or tatu), which means “to puncture or mark the skin.” Tattooing involves inscribing the skin by inserting dyes or pigments under the dermis to form patterns or designs. This ancient practice of body decoration has evolved into a significant form of self-expression. Tattoos are more than just ink on skin—they reflect a person’s identity, beliefs, and experiences. They visually chronicle a journey, represent values and aspirations, and capture victories and tributes, allowing us to use our skin to construct our identities in deeply personal and profound ways. Typically, there’s an idea of permanence attached to tattoos. However, much like people, they’re quite changeable. Throughout our lives, tattoos transform in appearance and intensity, the same way we do as we age. They might be voluntarily changed, extended, covered up, or removed, and when we die, they

Newly created groups have a new design to match DeviantArt’s current layout! NOTE: This is just the first preview of the new Groups design. You will run into a few bugs, but it was too exciting to keep it unlaunched any longer. Your patience is much appreciated, as is your feedback! Starting today, when you create a new group, it will have a layout that matches DeviantArt’s current design for Profiles and the rest of the site! Groups are a place for deviants to connect over shared interests, hobbies, and creations. Try out the new Groups design and create a shared space for what you’re passionate about! Please note that existing groups won’t be migrated to the new design until early next year, and more details about that will be shared closer to when the change will take place. An Overview of What’s New The new design for Groups is adaptable—you can view your group in dark, light, or green theme, and the group’s appearance will change to match your theme of choice. In addition

So much is always changing at DeviantArt. This is a comprehensive list of product updates, site changes, and news related specifically to the DeviantArt website and its features. December 6, 2023 - Convert your group to a new design! November 8, 2023 - DreamUp higher-quality AI art with more prompts! November 7, 2023 - Find more art you love with over 1,000 new topics! October 11, 2023 - Exclusives: Buy, sell, and resell unique art! September 27, 2023 - A New Look for New Groups September 26, 2023 - Sharing art you love just got easier September 26, 2023 - Drawtober 2023: Draw every day in October! September 20, 2023 - Promote a Gallery on your deviations! September 19, 2023 - Become a Beta Tester on DeviantArt September 5, 2023 - Daily Challenges: Inspiration Served Fresh September 5, 2023 - Award a Nice Shot Badge to your favorite photos! August 7, 2023 - Celebrate DeviantArt's 23rd Birthday! June 20, 2023 - Show off your adoptables with new features! June 12, 2023 -

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. WhimsicalBlue is the recipient of December 2023’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating her! To say WhimsicalBlue has been an impactful member of the DeviantArt community would be a great understatement. A deviant for 11 years whose constant activity and positive energy are matched by her many artistic interests and willingness to try a variety of different creative styles and techniques, she consistently brings artists together in many ways. From providing prizes for community contests to leaving encouraging comments, she brings artists together, and because of her continued efforts, WhimsicalBlue is the recipient of the Deviousness Award for December 2023! Hello everybody! My name is Nazia, and I’m a self taught artist based in Dubai. I'm mostly known as

Get to know talented artists from the community and their work by reading featured interview journals! Fan Art Unleased: October 2023 Art Feature: A Guided Tour of Dark Academia Adoptable Creator Showcase: October 2023 Fan Art Unleashed: September 2023 Feature: Shading, Color Theory, and More Adoptable Creator Showcase: September 2023 Art Feature: Vaporwave - A Visual Journey Fan Art Unleashed: August 2023 Fan Art Unleased: July 2023 Art Feature: Inspire and Empower Resilience with AlexanderPaupoff Bringing new worlds and characters to life with Grimlai Feature: Drawing Humans and Undiscovered Art with BeckyKidus Creating the covers of Battle Dragons with Era7 Creating custom art for the voice of Goku Weekly Artist Interview: Nuhanotion Weekly Artist Interview: mercuryferns Weekly Artist Interview: vonnesaur Weekly Artist Interview: RHADS Weekly Artist Interview: Laovaan Weekly Artist Interview: Kyutsiii Weekly Artist Interview: burningmonk Weekly Artist Interview:

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?

Grab your mittens and duck for cover, because the Great Snowball Fest has returned! Throw Snowball badges at deviants and art you like to rack up points and secure a spot on the Snowball Leaderboard! How to Play Throw snowballs by giving seasonal Snowball badges to deviations and comments. Each Snowball badge costs 3 fragments, and the recipient of your snowball will receive 2 fragments, so they can gather snow to make their own! Act fast, though, because the snow will melt away after December 31st! The Snowball Leaderboard Do you have what it takes to top the leaderboard? Check back periodically to see if you rank in the top 25, as the leaderboard will update a few times each week! Total Snowballs Thrown 116,933 Top Snowball Throwers @hglocksm — 8826 @LeonardGr — 3580 @ROArtUSA — 2573 @Jadago-Art — 1612 @nervoushorse — 1389 @Roxalew — 1203 @EmeraldParrot — 1198 @HotNCuteBoxing — 1060 @Xenocanid — 1032 @Lobotomised — 972 @BeckyKidus — 939 @death-tribble — 902 @Deltara —

Artists in the community are always ready to show off their artistic skills. This is a list of past contests and challenges.

Looking to broaden your horizons as an artist? Want to start selling your art on DeviantArt? Here's a list of tools, tips, tutorials, site features, and more that can help you on your way! BEGINNER TUTORIALS ADVANCED TUTORIALS MONETIZATION Be the Shop Hero! Tips and Tricks for Holiday Art Sales Buy and Sell Profile Skins in the DeviantArt Shop Promote Commissions on Deviations and Profile Carve out a customized Profile Skin New Buyers for your Old Commissions An Artist's Guide to DeviantArt Subscriptions What to Offer Your DeviantArt Subscribers How to Give Your Subscribers the Best Value How to Gain Subscribers Promote Subscriptions on Deviations and Profile Best Practices for Successful Subscriptions Expand Your Reach with Commissions Boost Your Art: A Guide for Tags New on Stats: Benchmark Yourself Stats and Insights for Your Art, Profile, Audience

Chill out with this cool tutorial from kovowolf to earn a shimmering new badge for your Profile! Prepare to turn your artwork into a winter wonderland with fun and easy steps to create a perfect snowflake! Read through the tutorial below to learn how it’s done, then create your own version, and submit it with the tag #DATutorialSnowflake to get a one-of-a-kind badge for your Profile! To participate, follow these steps: Read: Follow along with the written tutorial below as @KovoWolf breaks down the steps to draw a snowflake. Create: Using the tutorial steps, illustrate your own version of the snowflake, or apply what you’ve learned to a new artwork. Upload: Submit your work as a deviation with the tag #DATutorialSnowflake to get the Profile badge. Not sure how to add a tag? Click the button beneath the tutorial section to have it added automatically! The Tutorial Grab whatever tools you like to use to draw, because that’s what you’ll need to create a unique snowflake! Are you