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Meet a member of the DeviantArt Ambassador team, @DrThomasStockmann! @DrThomasStockmann has helped to plan and run events in @CRLiterature since April 2025. Whenever you take part in their events, they’ll be there to help, encourage, and connect artists. Say hello to and learn more about @DrThomasStockmann here: [DEVIATION] [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.

September is packed with reasons to create, connect, and explore. Jump into seasonal badge challenges, level up your skills with a brand-new tutorial, or take part in group-led contests happening across the community. [DEVIATION] [EMOTE] Community Highlights [EMOTE]Celebrating Deviousness: September 2026 Join us in celebrating this month's Deviousness recipient, @BitterBeanJuicer, and the lasting impact they've made on the community through their creativity, generosity, and passion. [DEVIATION] How to Draw a Hamster with Alicante-Design Learn how to draw an adorable hamster step-by-step with Alicante-Design, and submit your artwork to earn a cute new badge for your profile! [EMOTE] Group-Led Events [EMOTE] [EMOTE] Europa Gothic Contest Bring dark elegance to life in this month's themed coloring contest. [EMOTE] Earn the September 2026 Group Profile Badge Color the featured line art to collect the group's profile badge for September. [EMOTE] WATN: The Invisible Man Take

[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

[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

Gamers unite! We just celebrated another Video Games Day on September 12th so I didn't want to miss the chance to highlight some amazing fan art from our favorite #videogames 🍄⚡ From cosplay to crafts, digital to traditional, and everything in between, here's some great deviations to inspire your next gaming session from the @Team, @DA-Ambassadors, and deviants from around the world 🌎🌏🌍 Share your own video game-inspired deviations in the comments below. Game on! 🎮🕹️ [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] 👾 Share your own #videogames inspired deviations in the comments below 👾 [DEVIATION] please be respectful in the comment section; off-topic comments will be removed

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

[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

Meet a member of the DeviantArt Ambassador team, @exarobibliologist! @exarobibliologist has helped to plan and run events in @DeviantAI and @DreamUpZone since August 2024 and has recently become a Community Volunteer for photography, literature, and fractals as well. Whenever you take part in their events, they’ll be there to help, encourage, and connect artists. Say hello to and learn more about @exarobibliologist here: [DEVIATION] Cover image Second Meet by @exarobibliologist [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.

[DEVIATION] This October, spread some spooky sweetness: "hand out" Trick-or-Treat badges by awarding them to deviations and comments that deserve a Halloween surprise. And dress up your Profile in its own costume: the Neon Ghostie skin, limited to add for the season. (But you can keep it on year-round, if the spirits allow.) [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] How to give a Trick-or-Treat badge  Find a deviation or comment that deserves a Halloween surprise. Click the Badge icon. Choose the Trick-or-Treat badge. Select Award Badge.  Cost: 0 gems  [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] An additional treat Receive a Trick-or-Treat badge on a deviation or comment, and it'll also be added to your profile badge collection! [DEVIATION] 🎨 Install a Neon Ghostie Profile Skin Core Members, dress your profile up in the Neon Ghostie profile skin.  (Read this next part in a very spooky voice.) Install yours today while you still caaaaaaaan! (But also, though you can keep it installed all year, it's only

October is packed with reasons to create, connect, and explore! Jump into spooky seasonal badge challenges, level up your skills with a brand-new tutorial, or take part in group-led contests happening across the community. [EMOTE] Community Highlights [EMOTE]Celebrating Deviousness: October 2026 Join us in celebrating this month's Deviousness recipient, @Sa-Dui, and the lasting impact they've made on the community through their dynamic digital illustrations, vibrant worldbuilding, and passion. [EMOTE] Seniority Announcement: October 2026 Congratulations to the newest recipients of Seniority! Thank you for your incredible contributions and positivity across DeviantArt. [EMOTE] Join ArtTober 2026 Carve out time for creativity every day this month! Take on 31 daily tag challenges for chances to win Points, Quartz badges, Trick-or-Treat badges, and an exclusive "Eternal Deviant" T-shirt. [EMOTE] Treat friends to a Trick-or-Treat Badge Spread some spooky sweetness by handing