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Launchpad is coming to Berlin! Come meet the team and fellow artists on July 16th, 2026 at 18:00. Eine deutsche Übersetzung dieses Journals findest du weiter unten. [DEVIATION] [EMOTE] The event is FREE. [EMOTE] Those who arrive first will get to snag some glorious swag! [DEVIATION] We're excited to announce that @Alicante-Design will be joining us as a special guest!  Known for her incredible library of free brushes, tutorials, and resources, Vivi has spent years helping artists of all skill levels rediscover their creativity. She'll be sitting down with Peter to chat about her artistic journey, building community, and what keeps her inspired. [DEVIATION] If you live in the Berlin area or can travel there, RSVP now to join us in person and find out how you can earn through your art. We're excited to meet up, chit that chat, see your work, and tell you all about essential seller tools and product features like Studio, AI tools, Messages, Subscriptions, Analytics, and

Meet a member of the DeviantArt Ambassador team, @CathryneDelamort! @CathryneDelamort has helped in the @DeviantAI & @DAAfterDark groups since June 2025. Whenever you take part in her activities, she’ll be there to help, encourage, and connect artists. Say hello to and learn more about @CathryneDelamort here: [DEVIATION] cover image Cathryne Delamort in her lair by @CathryneDelamort [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.

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] Ahoy! If you'd be so kind, what is your preferred name? Also, do tell, what is the delightfully devious story of your username?  I like Joe best. A few people still call me “Joey” but only those people are still allowed because they are grandfathered in from my childhood and, yes, one of those people is my mom. My legal name is Joseph, but it’s not my favorite. I mean, I guess I could legally change it to “Joe” but uuuuuuggggghhh seems like such a drag so here we are 😃  I’m not sure it’s a delightfully devious story, but “vagrantscout” has been my handle since 2003 when I was the community

Each month, Community Groups across DeviantArt host creative challenges for their members, offering an opportunity to earn that month's shared Profile badge. [DEVIATION] 🏳️‍🌈 June Theme: Pride Celebrate Pride Month by creating artwork commemorating the incredible contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Show your support and Create With Pride! [DEVIATION] 🎨 June 2026 Community Group Challenges @color-me-club - Earn the color-me-club June 2026 Profile Badge! @CRLiterature - June Badge Challenge: Sonnets of Pride @CRPhotography - June Badge Challenge: Create With Pride @DeviantAI - Create With Pride and earn June's profile badge @DevNews - Earn the June Group Badge ~ CreateWithPride @Traditionalists - June Badge Challenge - Create With Pride 🏅 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 #CreateWithPride under Tags before

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.

[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

You showed up in every color. This is your Pride Palette for 2026, a collection of artwork submitted by the DeviantArt community celebrating identity, expression, and belonging. Take a look around! [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] Pride Palette: Celebrating the Rainbow! [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.

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] In a remote arctic lodge, a conversation was had... Ahoy! If you'd be so kind, what is your preferred name? Also, do tell, what is the delightfully devious story of your username? @KovoWolf ("Kovo") has been my online handle since junior high. It was born from an interactive storytelling adventure my sister and I created together for a FFMMORPG on mIRC back in ye-old day, and it stuck around all these years. When I was choosing a name, I wanted something short and meaningful that reflected part of my Native American heritage. I loosely based it on "Kokomikiisom," a Blackfoot word meaning

[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

Meet a member of the DeviantArt Ambassador team, @pinkythepink! @pinkythepink has helped to manage the @CRArtisanCrafts group since 2017 while also being a Community Volunteer since 2016. Whenever you take part in her activities, she’ll be there to help, encourage, and connect artists. Say hello to and learn more about @pinkythepink here: [DEVIATION] cover image Pink Rose Lightbox by @pinkythepink [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.