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So much is always changing at DeviantArt. This is a comprehensive list of product updates, site changes, and news related specifically to the DeviantArt website and its features. 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 2025 May 12th, 2025 | Gift exclusives to your supporters! April 1st, 2025 | Improved image display options and simplified navigation March 25th, 2025 | A new Recommended for You feed is being tested March 18th, 2025 | Introducing DeviantArt Draw in comments! March 11th, 2025 | Sell your deviations as Exclusives and Premium downloads privately February 26th, 2025 | Improvements to Studio for manage content & frequently used actions February 25th, 2025 | Sellers: Access users who've purchased Premium Downloads & Galleries February 25th, 2025 | Display options now available in presets February 13th, 2025 | The thumbnail grid view in Sta.sh (and across Studio)

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?

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

Looking to broaden your horizons as an artist? Want to start selling your art on DeviantArt? Here's a list of tools, tips, tutorials, site features, and more that can help you on your way! BEGINNER  | ADVANCED | MONETIZATION BEGINNER TUTORIALS ADVANCED TUTORIALS MONETIZATION Seller Guides and Tips Be the Shop Hero! Tips and Tricks for Holiday Art Sales Buy and Sell Profile Skins in the DeviantArt Shop Promote Commissions on Deviations and Profile Carve out a customized Profile Skin New Buyers for your Old Commissions An Artist's Guide to DeviantArt Subscriptions What to Offer Your DeviantArt Subscribers How to Give Your Subscribers the Best Value How to Gain Subscribers Promote Subscriptions on Deviations and Profile Best Practices for Successful Subscriptions Expand Your Reach with Commissions Boost Your Art: A Guide for Tags New on Stats: Benchmark Yourself Stats and Insights for Your Art, Profile, Audience

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:

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

When you find a deviation or comment that’s buzz-worthy during the month of May, give it a limited-time Bee badge! If you give 20 badges before the end of the month, you’ll also get a Sweet as Honey badge for your profile! How to give the Bee badge: It’s easy to award Bee badges to deviations and comments! Just click the icon beneath the deviation or comment, select the Bee badge from the modal, and click “Award Badge.” Each badge costs 1 gem, so everyone can spread the love! Need more gems? Upgrade to Core Membership to get additional gems granted each week! Join the Conversation What single artwork can always make you want to talk about it? Share a deviation you’ve found recently that you consider buzz-worthy in your comment! As always, please keep the Etiquette Policy in mind when leaving a comment.

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 May 1st, 2025 | May 2025: Seasonal Badge - Buzzing Bee 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:

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. @ZimtHandmade is the recipient of May 2025’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating them! A cherished presence within the DeviantArt community, @ZimtHandmade enchants audiences with their expressive illustrations and meticulously crafted needle-felted creations. Their gallery is a testament to a unique blend of storytelling and artistry, where each piece resonates with emotion and imagination. From dynamic character designs to intricate sculptures, their work reflects a deep passion and dedication to the craft.​ Beyond their artistic talents, @ZimtHandmade is a beacon of positivity and support. They actively engage with fellow artists, offering encouragement, insightful feedback, and fostering a nurturing environment for creativity to flourish. Their commitment

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