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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

Our Launchpad DevMeet is landing in Berlin on July 16th, and we’d love for the guests to enjoy your art regardless of where you're located. [DEVIATION]  [EMOTE] Get featured in Berlin [EMOTE] Submit your art with the tag #DevMeetBerlin2026 or add the tag to an existing deviation by June 22nd, 2026 to be considered for display at the event. Requirements: Must be your original artwork Recommended landscape ratio of 16:9 (1920x1080 aspect ratio)  Safe-for-work artwork only  Should be indicative of your own personal style Excited to see your deliciously devious deviations! [DEVIATION] Wanna come in person? Read the invite, check out the schedule, and reserve a spot here. [DEVIATION] The event is FREE. Those who arrive first will get to snag some glorious swag. [DEVIATION] Note: If you have off-topic comments on other areas of DeviantArt, find the corresponding forum here. Please follow our Etiquette policy and Forum rules.

[DEVIATION] Every color tells a story. This Pride, we're asking the DeviantArt community to pick up their palettes and paint theirs. Whether you're celebrating yourself, someone you love, or the community that holds you. We want to see all of it. [EMOTE]Dazzle[EMOTE] Create art inspired by your pride, either using colors from the one of the color palettes provided below or highlight a single dominant color that calls to you. [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] Submit a character study, a landscape, a doodle with your chosen color or colors using the tag #PridePalette, and your work could be featured in our Wrap-Up Gallery and Feature. Oh, you’ll also earn a Pride 2026 badge if you submit before June 30th at 11:59 PM PST! [DEVIATION] Get acquainted with the colors of Pride Not sure where to start? Learn a little about some of the flags that currently color Pride. But this is just a raindrop compared to all the Pride flags out there. Find more and what they mean! [DEVIATION] 🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow

[DEVIATION] 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. [DEVIATION] 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. [DEVIATION] [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.  [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] 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! [DEVIATION]

Launchpad is coming to Berlin! Come meet the team and fellow artists on July 16th, 2026 at 18:00. Eine deutsche Übersetzung dieses Journals findest du weiter unten. [DEVIATION] [EMOTE] The event is FREE. [EMOTE] Those who arrive first will get to snag some glorious swag! [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] If you live in the Berlin area or can travel there, RSVP now to join us in person and find out how you can earn through your art. We're excited to meet up, chit that chat, see your work, and tell you all about essential seller tools and product features like Studio, AI tools, Messages, Subscriptions, Analytics, and Boosts. [DEVIATION] This event will be in English. Curious about what you might experience? Check out the March event in LA. [DEVIATION] Let us know in the comments below what you’re looking forward to the most about this event! [DEVIATION] Note: If you have off-topic comments on other areas of DeviantArt, find the corresponding forum here. Please follow our Etiquette

See a photo that stopped you mid-scroll? Even more than photos: see a painting that made you do a double take? This June, you can show artists exactly how you feel by giving them a Nice Shot badge. [DEVIATION] It costs just 1 gem to send some appreciation to a photo or artwork that moved you. The badge runs from June 1–30, so there's a whole month to spread the love. [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] Keep the summer of giving going. Head outside, touch grass, and snap (or paint, or write about) a day in your life, and you might earn a Nice Shot badge of your own!  [DEVIATION]

[EMOTE] Ready to unleash some wild emotion? [DEVIATION] 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. [DEVIATION] Follow along, pick up some new skills, and snag a feisty new badge for completing the tutorial! [DEVIATION] [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. [DEVIATION] Step 2 Block in the head with simple shapes for the face and ears. [DEVIATION] Step 3 Place the eyes and mouth. [DEVIATION] Step 4 Refine with fur, small details, and your final polish. [DEVIATION] [EMOTE] Want to give your character more personality? Add facial expressions to make it pop! 🐾 TIP 1: Let the eyes shine The eyes do

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 •

Please welcome @PurpelBlur to the volunteer team! He'll be representing a number of communities, and working hard to bring great finds from across the site to more eyes. So give him a warm welcome and learn more about @PurpelBlur here: [DEVIATION] Note: If you have off-topic comments on other areas of DeviantArt, find the corresponding forum thread here. Please follow our Etiquette policy and Forum rules.

[DEVIATION] Feathers are delicate and detailed, and after you follow this tutorial by @BeckyKidus , you'll have the building blocks you need to add details to feather drawings of your own. Submit your creation to get a Badge. Now that's a feather in your cap! [DEVIATION] Part I: The Basics  Step 1: Planning Start with a swoopy line for the feather shaft, showing the size and direction of your feather. Tip: A slight curve instantly makes your feather feel more natural. [DEVIATION] Step 2: Finishing the sketch Draw the vane around the shaft, tapering at each end as you see here. Tip: Asymmetrical sides make for a more interesting feather. [DEVIATION] Step 3: Inking Add lineart once you've gotten a shape you like.  [DEVIATION] Step 4: Finishing the lineart Add larger details: the afterfeather (the downy poof near the base) and any damage to the vane. A feather that isn't perfectly smooth is more interesting! [DEVIATION] Step 5: Detailing Add parallel lines across the vane