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shubornaartist has a gift for capturing light, from the glow of a flame to inspirational landscapes. In their candle tutorial, their process is broken down into ten approachable steps anyone can follow.  Check out the tutorial, then drop your questions below! shubornaartist will be answering on July 13th starting at 10AM PST! [DEVIATION] When is the Q+A? 10AM PST on July 13th  Time Zone Converter [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] Draw a candle There's still time to add some light to your life. If you missed the first post, head over to the tutorial and follow the easy steps to make your own and submit to earn a badge! shubornaartist has a gift for capturing light, from the glow of a flame to inspirational landscapes. In their candle tutorial, their process is broken down into ten approachable steps anyone can follow.  Check out the tutorial, then drop your questions below! shubornaartist will be answering on July 13th starting at 10AM PST! [DEVIATION] When is the Q+A? 10AM PST on July

[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

Have you ever seen a staff or volunteer symbol or ambassador badge and wondered "Who DAt?" Welcome to the interview series that's hittin' DA streets to find out more about these very deviants. [EMOTE] Featuring a Wild Card question which is selected at random from a pool of questions. If you have a suggested random/fun question to add to the list, please feel free to comment here. [DEVIATION] Who would be more fitting to start this series than @moonbeam13! We had a nice chat at a wonderful café on 13th Avenue... Ahoy and Welcome! If you'd be so kind, what is your preferred name? Also, do tell, what is the delightfully devious story of your username? Preferred name is Danie. “Moonbeam” was given to me by a friend who got me started on DeviantArt, but the name was already taken, so I added my favorite number to the end because that’s just what you did in those days. How did you first discover DeviantArt and how did it connect to your heArt? I actually discovered DeviantArt through

[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

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

DeviantArt is proud to announce a new opportunity for deviants to contribute to the community at a deeper level! The Ambassador program is designed to give deviants a chance to bring artists together, offer ways for artists to hone their skills or try new things, and help shape the future of the community.  Deviants eligible to participate in the Ambassador program are those who are co-founders or top contributors of official DeviantArt groups or affiliated groups. There are many factors that determine whether or not deviants might be a good fit for the Ambassador program, but all potential ambassadors should: Frequently run or organize community events Routinely be active participants in their community Consistently encourage and cheer on other artists Ambassadors will have direct contact with and support from DeviantArt team members when hosting events and challenges, to help their projects thrive.   Are you ready to be a community ambassador? Fill out the application

Please welcome @EyeOfTheKat to the volunteer team! She'll be representing Photography, working hard to bring great finds from across the site to more eyes. So give them a warm welcome and learn more about @EyeOfTheKat 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.

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.

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 •

[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