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

Let your art skills take delicate flight under the instruction of BonnySnowdonAcademy, an award-winning animal artist who specializes in coloured-pencil tutorials for all levels. BonnySnowdonAcademy is an inspirational and informative hub for artists, complete with lessons on how to master realistic colored-pencil techniques, structured learning, expert guidance, and a supportive community. Through its signature Ignite Membership, live events like Coloured Pencil Week and the Great British Art Party, and its wide range of digital courses, the Academy helps aspiring and experienced artists alike to refine their skills.  Take a test flight from flower to flower by following along with the tutorial below to create a stunning butterfly as instructed by BonnySnowdonAcademy! WATCH THE VIDEO Watch the video | Template line art | Artists materials When you submit your butterfly with the tag #BonnySnowdonAcademy, you'll get an email with a code good for a free greyhound tutorial at

Introducing DeviantArt Draw, a versatile new way to create visual comments right in the browser.  Whether drawing it by hand (well, digitally) or calling upon the generative powers of DreamUp, Draw's user-friendly interface makes it easy to turn images in your imagination into vibrant comments. Beginners and pros alike will appreciate the intuitive toolset and how easy it is to use. On DeviantArt, everyone can Draw!  Enter the Draw experience by clicking on the brush icon in any open comment. Draw to your heart's content Play around with a variety of painting tools, brushes, and filters to create your artwork by hand using a mouse, touchpad, or tablet!  DreamUp an imaginative comment Harness the power of AI to generate an image based on a prompt, then edit the image with added paint, text, filters, and tons of other creative additions. Once your masterpiece is complete, click Post to share your artistic thoughts with the community. You'll find a history of your saved creations in

Learn easy ways to customize your profile! Do you want to customize your profile on DeviantArt? Whether you’re trying to personalize your space for the first time or have been decorating your profile for years, here are some tips and tricks to make your profile feel like home. Theme Is Everything To start personalizing your Profile, first come up with an idea for the overall vibe you want it to have. This can range from simply selecting a color palette based on colors you like (or artwork in your Gallery) to deciding what backgrounds you want to use to add interesting elements to your Profile. Go with whatever suits your vision! How to Customize Add a Cover Image Adding a Profile cover image is a great starting point for all deviants, and it’s easy to do! When creating a cover image for your Profile, the recommended dimensions are 1600 pixels by 800 pixels and 1920x1080 resolution at minimum, so the image fits well and appears clearly for all viewers. To get

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:

Seniority has been a cornerstone of DeviantArt since its early years, and is an award given to those who have made their mark on the community. These outstanding deviants have been recognized for their level of interaction, helpfulness with others, kindness, sincerity, and many other notable traits. These deviants can be recognized by the medal icon that appears next to their username. Fun fact: In 24 years, fewer than 2,000 deviants have received Seniority. Recognized for their ongoing positive contributions and involvement within the community, the following deviants are the newest recipients of Seniority. Please join us in congratulating them! Known for their bold character designs and vivid storytelling, has made a lasting impact on DeviantArt with expressive digital creations that explore emotion, identity, and fantasy. has inspired countless artists with her alternative fashion modeling, offering stunning reference images used in photomontages, 3D renders, and

Focus on what you love: creating art Exclusives are a way to easily and securely sell adoptables and other one-of-a-kind creations using an automated system to efficiently streamline the sales process, offering more time for your art.  Unlike offerings like premium downloads, which can have many buyers for the same work of art, exclusives are sold directly to one buyer who then becomes the exclusive owner.  Exclusives are often referred to as "adoptables" (detailed character designs or accessories), but they can also be one-of-a-kind works of digital art, photography, 3D art, and so much more! Try out the feature to see how you can reach more supporters and build your brand, joining creators who love the easy selling process. "I don't have to worry about file management or keeping track of thousands of images." – Keep the earnings coming with resale The resale feature extends the reach of your art without any additional work on your part.  If you've enabled the Resale

The Deviousness Award is given to one deviant each month in recognition of their exemplary contributions to DeviantArt and its community, and it has been a long-standing tradition since DeviantArt’s early years. is the recipient of April 2025’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating them! is a beloved and enduring presence within the DeviantArt community, captivating audiences with their dreamy, expressive, and ever-evolving artistry. From enchanting character illustrations to intricate nature collages, their work effortlessly blends vibrant colors, delicate details, and a sense of wonder. With a passion for exploration, they embrace a wide range of styles and subjects, making every piece in their gallery a unique experience.  Beyond their artistic talent, is a dedicated community member, inspiring others through their thoughtful monthly check-ins, valuable resources, and unwavering kindness. It is with great joy that we name @longestdistance the recipient of the