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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

The DeviantArt community comes together for special occasions! Here is a list of previous community and cultural events. 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 2025 April 1st, 2025 | The Antidote to Your April Fools' Curse April 1st, 2025 | Unleash an April Fools' Curse March 3rd, 2025 | March 2025: Seasonal Badge - Gold Coin March 3rd, 2025 | Adoptables March Madness 2025 February 3rd, 2025 | February 2025: Seasonal Badge - Bleeding Heart January 9th, 2025 | Share your 2024 Art Summary January 6th, 2025 | 2024 Badge Recap: Did you collect them all? January 1st, 2025 | January 2025: Seasonal Badge - Confetti 2024 December 2nd, 2024 | 2024 Snowball Fest October 1st, 2024 | Terror tales August 7th, 2024 | DeviantArt's 24K Gold Birthday May 31st, 2024 | LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2024: Empower May 3rd, 2024 | May the 4th Be With You: Kyber-netic

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

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

Open up a box of inspiration and snag some free digital art tools! These resources are perfect for whatever artistic endeavor you may find yourself taking on. TUTORIALS Don't be afraid to try something new! Simple, step-by-step tutorials from incredible deviants. This month's tutorial: WEEKLY COMMUNITY ART TIP Every week we highlight a piece of educational content from the community! CREATIVE CRATES Free download packs from some of your favorite artists, paired with insights and a spectacular piece of art. See them all here. See all resources. Looking for information on updates or support?

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

Multi-image deviations can be utilized in so many different ways and accommodate a wide variety of artist stories. You're bound to be inspired by one of the methods below that you might not have considered! Browse through the wide range of unique styles, and upload a multi-image deviation using your own creations! Share sketch dumps, WIPs, concept art, and even the journey from idea to the final work of art all in a single deviation. The whole is more than the sum of its parts! WORK IN PROGRESS CONCEPT ART Comic strips seem like a natural application for multi-image deviations, but they're also perfect for narrative-driven sequences, step-by-step visual guides, and more! Gone is the need to constantly post and update your and links! COMICS STEP-BY-STEP SEQUENCES ANIMATED Ever have trouble deciding between backgrounds, poses, or details because they're each amazing in their own unique way? Fret no more, because, with multi-image deviations

Journal drafts are joining the party in the Studio! Previously, unfinished drafts of journals could only be found in the Posts tab on your Profile, but with this and a few other quality-of-life improvements, Studio is the one-stop place to manage needs of both your visual and written deviation drafts! Manage Journal Drafts In the Drafts section of your Studio, navigate to the "Journals" tab at the top, right next to "Media" and "Literature," and make any edits you need. Journal drafts are still available in their previous home in Profile > Posts > and selecting "Drafts" from the dropdown. Schedule Journals As with other types of content, you can now schedule journal drafts through your Studio. Simply go to Drafts > Journals > Click the “...” on the far right of the draft > Select "Schedule," and set your preferred publish time. You can also bulk schedule by checking the boxes to the left of each item and selecting from the "Edit" menu.  Use Shift to Multi-Select Save time selecting