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In Memoriam by BonerChoker, literature
Literature
In Memoriam
We parted ways
without
goodbyes,
unaware that
tomorrow,
like forever and
always,
was just another
saccharine deception.
Now I wander
the desolate barrows
of your memory,
desperate
to bury the emptiness
left behind
with the sorrow
and shame
I shovel
each
and
every day
from inside
this hole
I cannot stop
digging
until
it's deep enough
to drown myself
in its cold, hard earth.
In memoriam Lucas Blair Dembicki,
my brother from a different mother,
my twin who looked nothing like me.
(1984 - 2017)
© 2019
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Win with the Mystery Tag Bonus! by vagrantscout, journal
Win with the Mystery Tag Bonus!
The Community Team at DeviantArt really loves the Daily Challenges and enjoy all the creative ways artists interpret each tag. In fact, we literally can’t get enough of the wacky, weird, whimsical, wickedly wild works of wonder that are the Daily Challenge submissions. We love the Daily Challenges so much that we’re gonna make them even more rewarding for artists with our Mystery Tag Bonus: simply complete the Daily Challenges for a chance to win both DA Points and Badges!
Each Monday, a rotating panel from the Community group will select a handful of deviations from a specific Daily Challenge tag to reward with 100 DA Points and a Quartz Badge. Weekly winners will be featured in a journal in the Community group and highlighted on the group home page. Quality will be key as the judging will be fierce, but there’s no limit to how many times you can enter or be selected. In other words … Submit your best works for each Daily Challenge and you could WIN!TO ENTER TO WIN OUR MYSTERY TAG
DA Halloween Hangout by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
DA Halloween Hangout
Who says Halloween can't be cozy?
Join us for a hauntingly good time at the
DA Halloween Hangout
Grab your art supplies and join us for a laid-back hangout with fellow deviants.
When
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 03:00 PM PT onwards (What time is that for me?)
Where
Discord voice channel on the DeviantArt server.
Not a member yet? Sign up here to be added to the waitlist!
What
Group call with fellow DeviantArt members, where you can:
Colour this beautiful lineart by
Treat yourself with some tricky trivia questions from
How
Download the line art and either:
Print it out and colour it with traditional art tools, like crayons, coloured pencils, markers, etc.
Colour it with digital art software of your choice, like Muro, Krita, Gimp, etc.
Why
Have questions? Ask them in the comments below!
#community #journal #news #da #halloween #halloween2024 #halloween
Cover image: Canva
Other ways to get involved
's Terror Tales: Bring spooky stories to life!
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Spooky Season is Here! by moonbeam13, journal
Spooky Season is Here!
October is in full swing, and we've got some fang-tastic events lined up for you! Whether you're a writer, an artist, or just love hanging out with your fellow Deviants, there’s something for everyone. Plus, don’t forget to hand out our Trick-or-Treat badge to show off your Halloween spirit.
Join the Spook-tacular Fun!
Discord Halloween Hangout
Ready for some chills and thrills? Join us for the Halloween Hangout on Discord! 🎉 Come dressed in your spookiest virtual costumes (cameras are optional ), and dive into a cauldron of fun activities, including live chats, contests, and maybe even a ghost story or two. It's going to be a hauntingly good time! Get all the details here!
Daily Challenges for Halloween
Each week, our DeviantArt team will pick their favorite tagged artworks, rewarding talented artists with exciting badges and points! Plus, our group will be dishing out badges all month long. Don’t miss the fun—check the tags weekly and visit the Daily Challenges page for
Fan Art Friday: Blue Eye Samurai by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
Fan Art Friday: Blue Eye Samurai
Blue Eye Samurai on Netflix is a visually striking animated series with a gripping storyline, unique characters, and powerful themes like identity, honour, and vengeance.
Set in Edo-era Japan, the eponymous blue-eyed samurai, Mizu, embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance. In a society that values purity and conformity above all else, the mixed-race Mizu is an outcast, experiencing deep-rooted prejudice and abuse at every turn. Demonised by society, Mizu's insatiable need for revenge against those responsible for her origin begins to threaten her very humanity.
This week's Fan Art Friday feature pays tribute to Mizu's unforgettable journey - her strength, determination, and vulnerability - with some amazing fan art created by the community.
An artist gives all they have to the art, the whole. Your strengths and deficiencies, your loves and shames. Perhaps the people you collected. - The Swordfather
If one god forsakes you, another one will help you.
- Akemi
To a man
Classic Monster Roulette Challenge by vagrantscout, journal
Classic Monster Roulette Challenge
We’re getting back to the classics this Halloween in AnthroCommunity … and of course we mean classic MONSTERS! Let’s make anthro versions of some of the most famous monsters in Hollywood Halloween history, with a little twist: use the outline below to find out the type of monster you should create based on the month and day of your birthday …
Pick the MONSTER that matches your birth month:
January / February = Demon
March / April = Frankenstein’s Monster
May / June = Ghost
July / August = Vampire
September / October = Witch
November / December = Zombie
Pick the ANIMAL that matches your birth day:
1 - 5 = Bat
6 - 10 = Cat
11 - 15 = Rat
16 - 20 = Raven
21 - 25 = Snake
26 - 31 = Wolf
Use your birthday to determine which type of Classic Anthro Monster you will create. For example, someone born on February 13, would create a Demon Rat anthro character … someone born on July 25 would create a Vampire Snake anthro character … so, what are you? Once you figure out
Daily Challenges for a spooktacular October! by KovoWolf, journal
Daily Challenges for a spooktacular October!
with Daily Challenges to potentially earn points and badges just for taking part!
Each week, DeviantArt team members will pick their favorite art from that week’s tags. The selected deviations will each receive a Quartz, Hype, and Diamond badge, and the artists will each receive 100 points!
In addition, members of the group will be giving badges to participants for the full duration of October, so be sure to stop by each week to see the tags you can take part in!
Remember, you can always check the Daily Challenges page to see recent and upcoming tags if you miss a day or want to plan ahead.
Week 1: October 1-7
October 1: #Spooktober
October 2: #PumpkinPals
October 3: #Bewitched
October 4: #GigglingGhosts
October 5: #Coven
October 6: #CandyCorn
October 7: #DeadMansParty
Week 1
The following deviations were the team’s favorites from week 1:
Honorable Mentions
Week 2: October 8-14
October 8: #CreepyCryptids
October 9: #Thriller
October 10:
KovoWolf Features: Community Resources by KovoWolf, journal
KovoWolf Features: Community Resources
This journal is dedicated to guiding you through the vast and wondrous world of artistic inspiration through resources! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, this collection of resources aims to spark your imagination, ignite your passion, and connect you with a vibrant community of fellow creators!
GROUP RESOURCES
This group curates and collects various resources for community members to use and receive inspiration from!
:heart: Don't forget to check out the groups resources! It's building everyday!
:star: Do you have your own favorite resource? Share in the comments below!
NAVIGATION
PHOTOSHOP BRUSHES
CLIP STUDIO PAINT BRUSHES
PAINT TOOL SAI BRUSHES
PROCREATE BRUSHES
KRITA BRUSHES
TRADITIONAL ART RESOURCES / TUTORIALS
Mystery Tag Bonus: Week 4 Winners by moonbeam13, journal
Mystery Tag Bonus: Week 4 Winners
Welcome to the MYSTERY TAG BONUS!
Each Monday, a rotating panel from the Community group will select a handful of deviations from a specific Daily Challenge tag to reward each with 100 DA Points and a Quartz Badge. The Mystery Tag for the week of September 22 through September 28 is …
#SHADOWS
Congratulations to the following deviations for being selected the winners in this week’s Mystery Tag Bonus 🥳
We award the Mystery Tag Bonus every Monday … make sure to complete the Daily Challenges for your chance to win DA Points and Badges. Good luck!
Feature: Writing tutorials + undiscovered art by BeckyKidus, journal
Feature: Writing tutorials + undiscovered art
It is time to feature more tutorials and undiscovered art! :dummy:
As usual, the feature will be divided into two parts. The first part includes tutorials on how to design characters and creatures, and the second part is a selection of artwork I’ve discovered recently with fewer than 50 favourites.
Previous features are linked at the bottom of the journal, and I post a new feature each month on my profile, usually around the 15th :la:
This month, we'll focus on an art form which can be a bit hidden on DA, namely writing. There are a lot of good stories, fan fiction and poetry out there, though - as well as some excellent tutorials on writing!
First, we'll start with... well, story writing. @illuminara and @OokamiKasumi start us off by giving some tips on how to start writing in general, as well as giving some beginner tips. illuminara also has an enlightening guide on how to write your first draft, and then @MomoPoms gives some great advice on how to write good fanfiction
Welcoming Pascua-Tanya to the Team! by moonbeam13, journal
Welcoming Pascua-Tanya to the Team!
We are beyond excited to announce that Pascua-Tanya is joining our incredible team of Community Volunteers! 🎉
has been an inspirational figure on DeviantArt, continuously growing as an artist and dedicating herself to bettering our community. Her passion for supporting fellow artists shines through in everything she does, from her role as an active Daily Deviation suggester to her involvement in key community groups.
But Pascua-Tanya's legacy goes beyond her artistic contributions. She has been tirelessly bridging a language gap within our community through her group @Ayu-dA, which focuses on translating DeviantArt content into Spanish, helping to connect and support countless artists. Additionally, she leads one of the largest fan art groups on the platform, @fan-art-world, providing a space for fan artists to thrive.
We are absolutely thrilled to have Pascua-Tanya on board to help us spotlight the incredible fan art community. Her dedication, experience, and passion will
Guadalupe's Gift Part 1 by EarlyBoon, literature
Literature
Guadalupe's Gift Part 1
The Ball, hosted only once a year, was a lavish one. Scarlett hesitated for a moment on the shadowy lawn after she’d gotten out of the horseless carriage. The carriage was a new invention powered by steam, and the leather seats were still so new they squeaked when she had shifted her weight during the ride.
Once in the grass, blades tickling her nearly bare feet, she twirled in her silken crimson skirts, admiring the way the many layers swished against the grass in the fading daylight. She picked up her skirts with one hand (she held her mask in the other) and spun again, her mask ribbons trailing behind her. Halfway through the spin, she slowed to a stop, and looked up at the venue, all sprawling porticos held up by elaborate pillars. The whole thing felt constructed almost just for the sake of having pillars. It sat on the lawn like a lion guarding its territory, a testament to some long ago heiress who had more money than she knew what to do with. Lights glowed in the many