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There Is Hope (Poem) by JCSolis-Lit, literature
Literature
There Is Hope (Poem)
There Is Hope
By J.C. Solis
You are a man who has lived through much pain
Yet know that you did not suffer in vain
You are a man who has lived through much strife
Yet still, even now, you cling onto life
You are a soul who wants to be redeemed
For you know your life is not what it seems
A darkness pervades, true, full of much woe
Yet you have refused to let things be so
You are a man who clings hard onto Hope
That through this embrace you will always cope
That through what you live you can find your light
You have yet still to submit to the blight
You are a person who wants to live true
You’ve embraced all that which life would ensue
You’ve come a long way, you’ve come to find grace
You bask within Hope, a smile on your face
You are a man who is strong in his heart
For you have refused to be torn apart
And so, I say, you are blessed to still live
Now bask in reward of what Life can give
You are the man who clings onto Love
A love for all life, granted
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DevMeet in Los Angeles: Launchpad Recap by Team, journal
DevMeet in Los Angeles: Launchpad Recap
A few steps from the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, deviants gathered for a DeviantMeet at historic EastWest Studios for an evening of inspiration, community, and art appreciation.
Artwork provided by the community was hung on panels for all arriving guests to see while a curated playlist set the vibes for an energetic event. Toward the back walls were snacks and exclusive DeviantArt merch like hats, stickers, and 25th anniversary coloring books.
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In the same building where countless records from the last several decades were produced, sparks of creativity were in the air from the start.
Host @TheLaurenVerse kicked things off with humor and a dab of chaos. CEO Moti Levy (@Wannabby) was unable to attend in person, but he welcomed guests with a video and kicked off a kindred evening.
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Next, Nicole Keller (@nicolikai) outlined benefits of the Launchpad program, and really underlined DeviantArt as a place where artists can foster community and build a
Fan Art Friday - The Magicians by moonbeam13, journal
Fan Art Friday - The Magicians
Fillory is calling! This week’s Fan Art Friday is dedicated to The Magicians, the beloved TV series inspired by Lev Grossman’s novels. From Brakebills classrooms to spell-casting chaos, complex friendships, and worlds that refuse to stay neatly separated, The Magicians has inspired artists to explore magic that’s messy, emotional, and deeply human. We’re showcasing fan art that captures the heart, humor, and heartbreak of the series.
“Did I do something brave to save my friends, or did I finally find a way to kill myself?”
— Quentin Coldwater
“Life is basically a solo sport. But sometimes you need a team.”
— Eliot Waugh
Whether you fell in love with the characters, the worlds, or the beautifully broken way magic works, the fandom continues to keep The Magicians alive through art. Thank you to everyone sharing their passion, creativity, and love for this series because magic may not fix everything, but art helps us feel it all.
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Join DeviantArt's Ambassador program! by moonbeam13, journal
Join DeviantArt's Ambassador program!
DeviantArt is proud to announce a new opportunity for deviants to contribute to the community at a deeper level! The Ambassador program is designed to give deviants a chance to bring artists together, offer ways for artists to hone their skills or try new things, and help shape the future of the community.
Deviants eligible to participate in the Ambassador program are those who are co-founders or top contributors of official DeviantArt groups or affiliated groups. There are many factors that determine whether or not deviants might be a good fit for the Ambassador program, but all potential ambassadors should:
Frequently run or organize community events
Routinely be active participants in their community
Consistently encourage and cheer on other artists
Ambassadors will have direct contact with and support from DeviantArt team members when hosting events and challenges, to help their projects thrive.
Are you ready to be a community ambassador? Fill out the application
May 2026 Community Group Challenges by moonbeam13, journal
May 2026 Community Group Challenges
Each month, Community Groups across DeviantArt host creative challenges for their members, offering an opportunity to earn that month’s shared Profile badge.
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🧜 May theme: Mermay
Celebrate Mermay with artwork inspired by merfolk, ocean fantasy, underwater worlds, and the wonder beneath the waves. Make a splash with your aquatic artwork!
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🎨 May 2026 Community Group challenges
@Fan-Art-World - MerMay Magic Fan Art Challenge
@DevNews - The May group badge, Mermay!
@DeviantAI - Push your limits during Mermay
@Traditionalists - May badge challenge - Mermay magic
@color-me-club - May profile badge challenge
@CRLiterature - Extra, Extra! Earn the mermay badge
🏅 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 to include #Mermay under Tags before submission.
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Once your deviation’s live, you can confirm
Bzzzt! The beloved Bee badge is BACK by Team, journal
Bzzzt! The beloved Bee badge is BACK
Get ready to bee-hold the buzz of the community 🐝✨
The Bee badge is back in bizzness, celebrating the artists who keep DeviantArt humming with creativity, sticky-sweet interactions, and hive-worthy art.
Spot something that makes you hum with joy? Drop a limited-time Bee badge on it!
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🐝 How to give the Buzzing Bee badge
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Just click the badge icon beneath any deviation or comment, pick the Bee, and hit “Award Badge.”
Each badge costs 1 gem, so you can keep the good vibezzz flowing all month long.
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Go on then, make someone’s day a little sweeter 💛
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Tutorial: Draw an animal face with basiceagles by Team, journal
Tutorial: Draw an animal face with basiceagles
[EMOTE] Ready to unleash some wild emotion?
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Animals might not show feelings the same way we do, but with a few tricks, you can bring them vividly to life and make every expression jump off the page (or screen!).
In this tutorial, @basiceagles walks you through easy, fun techniques to give your animals expressions full of personality and attitude.
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Follow along, pick up some new skills, and snag a feisty new badge for completing the tutorial!
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[EMOTE] STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL
Build the face
Step 1
Sketch a rough circle and add horizontal and vertical guidelines to set the direction of your animal’s gaze.
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Step 2
Block in the head with simple shapes for the face and ears.
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Step 3
Place the eyes and mouth.
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Step 4
Refine with fur, small details, and your final polish.
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[EMOTE] Want to give your character more personality? Add facial expressions to make it pop!
🐾 TIP 1: Let the eyes shine
The eyes do
Here we grow again! by moonbeam13, journal
Here we grow again!
Please join me in welcoming two incredible new additions to our Community Volunteer team. Both of them brings their own unique strengths, creativity, and passion for supporting artists across DeviantArt. We’re really excited to have them on board.
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@ReverieBeasts
Adoptables • Digital Art • Pixel Art
ReverieBeasts brings a strong imaginative voice to the community, with work that blends narrative, atmosphere, and striking visual storytelling. Her art often feels like stepping into another world, and that sense of creativity and depth will be a wonderful addition to volunteer-led initiatives.
@exarobibliologist
Literature • Photography
A familiar name in many corners of DeviantArt, exarobibliologist has long been involved in supporting and uplifting others through feedback, encouragement, and community engagement. With a passion for storytelling and helping fellow deviants grow, he brings both experience and heart to the team.
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Both of these volunteers
Community Events - January 2026 by moonbeam13, journal
Community Events - January 2026
January is all about fresh starts, creative momentum, and finding inspiration in new places. As the year unfolds, our community is already buzzing with challenges, prompts, and collaborative events designed to spark ideas, build connections, and celebrate creativity in all its forms.
✨ Community Highlights
Celebrating Deviousness - January 2026
This month, we’re thrilled to celebrate @BisBiswas as our January recipient of the Deviousness Award!
Seniority Announcement - January 2026
Congratulations to our newest Senior Members! Thank you for your continued impact and passion within the community.
🎉 Confetti EVERYWHERE!
Nothing says “I love your art” like a Confetti Badge! Sprinkle some joy and make someone’s day.
💥 Missed a Badge - Revisit 2025s Tutorials!
How’s your badge collection looking? Peek at last year’s most coveted digital keepsakes.
Group-Led Events
New Horizons Challenge
Draw it, color it, or do both! Create unseen worlds and bring them to
Welcome New Volunteers by moonbeam13, journal
Welcome New Volunteers
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 •
Find spring all around you by Team, journal
Find spring all around you
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Spring is so much more than new blossoms and eggs hatching.
A brave wildflower bursting through a crack in the sidewalk. The rumble of far-away thunderstorms. Needing a sweater in the morning but shedding it for a lighter shirt in the afternoon.
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To celebrate the season, share a deviation that reflects the feeling of spring for you, whether that’s blooming flowers, shifting light, lush landscapes, soft textures, or small everyday details that feel full of new life.
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[EMOTE]Spring forth[EMOTE]
Create a deviation that captures the feeling or color of spring.
Submit it to DeviantArt as a deviation with the tag #SpringForth.
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Want to earn an extra badge? Post your deviation to Reddit and drop a link to your post in the comments below. Staff will be awarding Quartz, Hype, and Diamond badges in the comments.
However spring shows up around you, share how you interpret it!
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The Steamheart Doctrine - Automaton TF story by Himeyawa, literature
Literature
The Steamheart Doctrine - Automaton TF story
Gathra was a city reborn in steam and smoke. Once ordinary, it had transformed into an ironclad sprawl in the golden age of its Industrial Dawn. Endless rows of chimneys choked the sky, veiling the sun in a permanent haze of soot. Massive machines clattered and groaned in their cathedrals of brick, brass, and human bone – factories and foundries where progress was worshipped at the expense of flesh. On the streets below, workers with smudged faces and tired eyes hurried under the glow of gaslamps and the shadow of giant gear-toothed towers. Children darted between steam-powered carriages, coughing at the sulfur stink. The air tasted of coal dust and hot iron. This was a world being remade – improved – by gears and fire, and it did not pause for comfort or kindness.
In recent months, whispers had spread through Gathra of a new wonder fueling the industrialists’ dreams. Deep in the northern mines, laborers had unearthed a strange crystalline ore unlike any known mineral. It glimmered
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