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Alive by KikiMcCloud, literature
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Alive
The day was grey, dark clouds moved across the sky above the castle and gave the sun no chance to make an appearance. It was already noon, but it was so gloomy that candles had to be lit everywhere in the castle, a task that had actually taken hours. The castle was quiet, lunch was already over and most of the servants were busy in the kitchen or in other parts of the castle.
Monsieur Cogsworth stood in his room by the window and looked out into the grey of the day. It had begun to rain, thick drops pattering down from the clouds and pouring onto the castle, the courtyard, the garden. He stood still at the window, a cup of his favourite tea in his hands, but he seemed to have forgotten all about it. His thoughts were far away and yet they were bound to this place, as the past would haunt him. Yet three months had already passed.
Three months since Bell had confessed her love to Prince Adam, three months since the enchantress' curse had been lifted, three months since they were human
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DA Birthday Hangout by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
DA Birthday Hangout
24K magic in the air
It's DeviantArt's 24th Birthday!
:party: Which means it's time for a Discord birthday hangout!
When
Wednesday, August 07, 2024 - 10:00 AM PT onwards (What time is that for me?)
Where
Discord voice channel on the DeviantArt server. Not a member yet? Sign up here to be added to the waitlist! :eager:
What
Hang out with community members on a group call hosted by @vagrantscout and @TheFulkrum, where we'll be:
Colouring this beautiful lineart by @Namtia
Testing your knowledge of all things DA with a trivia challenge :la:
How
Download the line art and either:
Print it out and colour it with traditional art tools, like crayons, coloured pencils, markers, etc.
Colour it with digital art software of your choice, like Muro, Krita, Gimp, etc.
Why
Have questions? Ask them in the comments below!
#community #journal #news #da
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Feature: Writing tutorials + undiscovered art by BeckyKidus, journal
Feature: Writing tutorials + undiscovered art
It is time to feature more tutorials and undiscovered art! :dummy:
As usual, the feature will be divided into two parts. The first part includes tutorials on how to design characters and creatures, and the second part is a selection of artwork I’ve discovered recently with fewer than 50 favourites.
Previous features are linked at the bottom of the journal, and I post a new feature each month on my profile, usually around the 15th :la:
This month, we'll focus on an art form which can be a bit hidden on DA, namely writing. There are a lot of good stories, fan fiction and poetry out there, though - as well as some excellent tutorials on writing!
First, we'll start with... well, story writing. @illuminara and @OokamiKasumi start us off by giving some tips on how to start writing in general, as well as giving some beginner tips. illuminara also has an enlightening guide on how to write your first draft, and then @MomoPoms gives some great advice on how to write good fanfiction
What's your Spring collection? by Lidisha, journal
What's your Spring collection?
During winter, I eagerly await the arrival of spring. Here is my collection of spring harbingers on DeviantArt. What are your spring harbingers?
Fan Art Friday: Borderlands by moonbeam13, journal
Fan Art Friday: Borderlands
Welcome back, Vault Hunters, to another thrilling edition of Fan Art Friday! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the chaotic and colorful world of Borderlands. From the desolate wastelands of Pandora to the vibrant streets of Promethea, Borderlands has captured the hearts of millions with its unique blend of humor, mayhem, and unforgettable characters. What better way to celebrate this iconic series than by showcasing the amazing fan art created by our talented community?
“You’re here, that means you’re special.” – Lilith
“I’m over here, just listen to the sound of my soothing voice!” – Claptrap
“It’s a beautiful day, full of opportunity.” – Handsome Jack
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, there’s no better time to celebrate the wild and wonderful world of Borderlands. So grab your favorite weapon, load up on Eridium, and get ready to admire some of the best fan art this side of the galaxy! Happy hunting, Vault Hunters! 🎨🔫
Interested in seeing your
How to draw Minty The Garden Dragon! by The-SixthLeafClover, journal
How to draw Minty The Garden Dragon!
The theme for this month is Garden Dragons! 🌱
For this tutorial I will be featuring Minty The Mint Dragon as one of my favorite Garden Dragons to draw!
Follow the steps and create your own artwork! Post your drawing on DeviantArt with the tag #GardenDragonTutorial and get a Profile badge!
I mainly sketch my work in Painter SAI2. A lot of my color work is done in Corel Painter using the "Mona Lisa" brush.
:bulletgreen: What is a Garden Dragon?
A garden dragon is a plant-like dragon that lives in a garden pot. I originally called them "Bonsai Dragons." I have evolved them since the first creation of Bonsai Dragon and have made several different variations of them like Minty Dragon.
:bulletgreen: Why this art style?
I love to read and make comics of my own and have developed this cute art style to fit my very own comic that I run called Lucky Dragon and Friends. I post this comic regularly here on DeviantArt as well as on WebToon. Some of the recent episodes of my comic
Hidden Fractalist Interview - 2BORN02B by LukasFractalizator, journal
Hidden Fractalist Interview - 2BORN02B
Hello to everyone reading this journal! Before we move on to the interview itself, some of you may ask yourselves questions such as, ‘What is fractal art?’ or ‘Who are ‘fractalists’?’ Let me provide you with a very brief introduction.
According to the Oxford Dictionary, fractal is a curve or geometrical figure in which each part shares the same statistical characteristics as the whole. These structures can be found throughout nature, including in plants, minerals, and even in different states of matter such as gas (smoke), liquid (waves), or solid (snowflakes). In simpler terms, Fractal Art refers to fractals presented as an art form, created using fractal-generating software. Term "Fractalist" consists simply of the two words - fractal, and artist.
If you would like to know a little bit more, I recommend these brief, yet informative journals by C-91 and tatasz.
Finally, welcome to the latest issue of a project called Hidden Fractalist, led by me, @LukasFractalizator. I
DD Glory Winners by Kat-Zaphire, journal
DD Glory Winners
Hello all :wave:
The July DD Glory Challenge has come to an end and I want to thank you all for participating. Together you all featured 159 different June Daily Deviations through this event and that is just SO amazing. :love:
Here are the Daily Deviations that were featured the most :
The selected winners of the month who get to share the prize pool are ... :love:
:spotlight-left: 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙 :spotlight-right:
I also want to send a big thank you to our sponsors for donations of points, badges and features
Cat- burger Tutorial by PjlinaTheSilense, journal
Cat- burger Tutorial
Hello, I'm glad to see you! This Month's Theme: Cat Burger (o˘◡˘o)
That's why I created a small tutorial for you! I draw in Paint Tol Sai 2 but you can use another graphics editor or traditional materials!
Follow the steps and create your own artwork! Post your drawing on DeviantArt with the tag #CatBurgerTutorial and get a Profile badge! This Cat-burger tutorial was Sponsored by DeviantArt!
1. First, let's draw a sketch of a cat burger, for this, draw 2 plump oval buns and 1 more square oval between them for the filling of the burger.
2. Erase the extra lines as shown in the picture.
3. Let's draw triangular ears and paws on the buns.
4. Let's draw a cat's face.
5. Add wavy lettuce leaves under the top and bottom buns and seeds on the cat's head.
Now let's color our cat burger by choosing the color of the filling and buns. Move the sketch layer above and paint underneath it. Or paint over the sketch if you are drawing with traditional materials.
Now I create a layer
Daily Deviation Glory Challenge by Kat-Zaphire, journal
Daily Deviation Glory Challenge
Hello :wave:
Time for a New DD Glory Challenge!
We were thrilled by the amazing response to last month’s DD Glory Challenge! A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who participated. ❤️ Check it out here !
We've updated the rules a bit, so please read carefully! :D
Here's what to do:
Choose Your Favorites: Visit the Daily Deviations page and pick your top three DDs from the last month. Add them to your favorites and leave a nice comment on each.
Share Your Picks: Create a Status Update or Journal entry featuring your three chosen DDs and include a link to this Challenge Journal. (You can feature more than three, but only the first three will be counted.)
Invite Friends: Find four friends who might want to participate. (This is optional but appreciated to help spread the word!) 🎉
Comment Here: Leave a comment on this journal tagging your four friends and including a link to your Status Update/Journal (from step 2).
That's it! Have fun! :woohoo:
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A Seller's Guide to DeviantArt Exclusives by team, journal
A Seller's Guide to DeviantArt Exclusives
Exclusives are the perfect way to earn from your unique creations on DeviantArt!
If you’re unfamiliar, Exclusives are one-of-a-kind artworks that artists can sell and buyers can own. Many DeviantArt creators sell adoptables (character designs, outfits, or accessories) as Exclusives, but you can also sell digital art, 3D art, photography, traditional art, and more!
Exclusives can have one unique owner. Artists can allow the owner to resell the Exclusive later if desired, and if resales are allowed, the artist will earn royalties on resale.
Why artists love selling Exclusives on DeviantArt
Exclusives is a secure, automated system, which means you’ll save time without having to communicate with potential buyers.
You’re guaranteed payment the moment your Exclusive sells.
If you allow Exclusive owners to resell, you’ll earn a 10% royalty each time one of your Exclusives is resold.
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ARCH ANGEL by RJBG, literature
Literature
ARCH ANGEL
Fallen years
A stolen tear
Bleeding hearts
Blood stone
A rose on fire
A crown of thorns
Through the apple of his eye
Never a stone unturned
The flight of an arrow
A feather of an angel
Castles in the sky
Falling through the clouds
Heaven sent
A prayer in the night
The flight of a dove
As another love is lost
And another lost soul is captive to the light