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[DEVIATION] 🔎 THIS IS A MYSTERY GAME 🕵️ 📰 DECIPHER THE CLUES TO COLLECT THE EVIDENCE 🫆 📝 SOLVE THE CRIME AND SAVE HALLOWEEN 🎉 [DEVIATION] A mystery is upon us Community members, a Halloween heist of devious proportions! A shadowy sugar-loving swindler has stolen all the treats out of our candy bucket, determined to make this the scariest Halloween of all time: one without our favorite sweets. Such a sinister spectacle surely cannot stand!  Luckily, not all hope is lost in our quest to fill buckets to the brim with the candy we crave. We have a list of suspects, treats, and locations to investigate and we will release one clue in the @Community group each day between October 2 - 18, 2026. Each clue will bring you one step closer to solving the mystery by providing witness evidence that eliminates one of the suspects, treats, or @DA-Ambassadors led groups from consideration for this crime. Use the provided evidence sheet below as a helpful tool to rule out the suspects, treats, or

[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. @Sa-Dui is the recipient of October 2026’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating them! [DEVIATION] For years, @Sa-Dui has been captivating the DeviantArt community with a masterclass in digital illustration, dynamic storytelling, and boundless visual energy. Known for a distinct, vibrant style that spans high-octane fantasy battles and serene, light-filled worldbuilding, their gallery stands as an inspirational roadmap of artistic dedication and growth. Beyond their breathtaking compositions—bursting with electric color, fluid motion, and meticulous detail—they continue to spark wonder and motivate creators across the platform. For their remarkable artistry, steadfast devotion to their craft, and the continuous joy they bring to artist feeds

Each month, @DA-Ambassadors and @Community Affiliated Groups host creative challenges for their members, offering an opportunity to earn that month's shared Profile badge. [DEVIATION] 🍂 October Theme: Haunted Halloween As the nights grow longer and the veil grows thinner, October's challenges celebrate all things spooky and mysterious, inviting deviants from around the world to create and connect through art 🎃😱 [DEVIATION] 🎨 October 2026 DA Ambassador Badge Challenges @color-me-club: Earn the October 2026 Group Profile Badge! @CRLiterature: Spin a #HauntedHues tale this October! @DeviantAI: Earn The #HauntedHues Profile Badge @DevNews: Haunted Hues: The October Group Badge @Fan-Art-World: Haunted Hues Fan Art Badge Challenge @Traditionalists: October Badge Challenge - Haunted Hues 🏅 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

In honor of Star Trek day this September 8th marking the 60th anniversary of one of our favorite sci-fi franchises boldly going where no franchise had gone before, here's some Trek-inspired deviations from both our @DA-Ambassadors as well as some enterprising deviants 🤩 So set a course for fun and exploration as we bring a little bit of Starfleet to your screens 🌌 [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] 🖖 Share your own Star Trek inspired deviations in the comments below 🖖 [DEVIATION] Note: If you have comments or feedback about DeviantArt products or services, find the corresponding forum thread here. Please follow our Etiquette policy and Forum rules.

Patter-patter-patter. I find the sound of the rain against the umbrella really satisfying. Sometimes, I'll hum to the rhytm, but most of the times, I just enjoy the ambience. The days grow shorter now, colder. I need a jacket for the evening walks, something with deep pockets to hold the chestnuts I find irresistible to pick up. Halloween is almost upon us, and it makes me think how many people think about October through the lens of it. For me, it's that, of course - Halloween is my favourite holiday - but there's more. I like sitting in the local cemetery and thinking about how life passes. There is stillness there that doesn't demand anything from me. I think about all these petty little squabbles, tiny things people get upset over - but the headstones provide a necessary perspective. In ten, fifteen, twenty years, will these frictions matter? Will I even remember what the argument was about? As I grew older, I definitely started to handle bad days better; I simply ask myself

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 •

[EMOTE]DeviantArt will have a booth at Design Festa in Tokyo, and your artwork could be featured!  [EMOTE] [DEVIATION]  [EMOTE] Get featured in Tokyo [EMOTE] Submit your art with the tag #NovDesignFesta26 or add the tag to an existing deviation by October 19th, 2026 to be considered for display at the event!  Requirements: Must be your original artwork Resolution: 3840 × 2160 with an aspect ratio of 16:9 (Landscape) Safe-for-work artwork only  Should be indicative of your own personal style [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] See Deviants' Artwork in Person  Your artwork could be showcased beyond the screen! Explore two exciting opportunities to have your work displayed in person, credited, and reaching new audiences.  Design Festa on Nov 14 and 15: Booth (G-41, G-42): Chosen art will get the attention of the 140,000 expected visitors walking through the festa! If you're there, come see us, and the amazing art! Design Festa Gallery from Nov 16 through Dec 19: The community artwork

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 26 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! [DEVIATION] @marijeberting A creative force on DeviantArt, @marijeberting 's fractals weave depth, emotion, and striking visual storytelling into a gallery that regularly captivates the community. Beyond her compelling artistic talent, her active engagement, encouraging presence, and persistent support for creators of all backgrounds make

[EMOTE] There's a lot going on this Halloween on DeviantArt, so consider this your hub for discovering official fall campaigns running this month. [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] Tutorial: How to Draw Stitches with Vitani4000  Learn to draw stitched-together characters with @Vitani4000. Follow the steps, then earn a badge for submitting what you've learned. [DEVIATION] Treat Yourself to a Trick-or-Treat Badge Hand out this year's Trick-or-Treat badge to deviations and comments that deserve a Halloween surprise. While you're there, dress your profile in the limited-time Neon Ghostie skin! [DEVIATION] ArtTober 2026: Daily Challenge Giveaways All month long, three deviations are picked daily from submissions to the Daily Challenges to win 100 Points, a Quartz badge, and the seasonal Trick-or-Treat badge. Submit to every single tag in October for a shot at an exclusive "Stay Devious" hat. [DEVIATION] Monster Market Create a Halloween product and tag it #MonsterMarket2026, whether it's

I woke up today to the sound of rain hitting the windows. I peeked through the blind - wow, a vertical wall of water! It felt like salvation after weeks of relentless heatwave. I don't particularly like summer; here in the UK, the heat is worse than in many places, because the humidity makes every step feel like waddling in soup. But now, the air is finally crisp and fresh, and I can breathe again. The light changes too; the sun is lower in the sky, casting dramatic shadows that make everything look like a painting. What's that? Sweaters? Well, duh! Sweaters are the best! I love the texture of wool, and my cardigans still carry a faint smell of the laundry detergent from when I retired them. (Also, thick socks. Also flat caps!) Fall just seems to be the most comfortable time of year for me - cozying up with books, drinking hot chocolate, and watching the leaves turn from green to yellow and then to orange. And the food! Pumpkin spice everything! Extra cinnamon, warm soups