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The volunteer team has some incredible people in it, and today we want to celebrate @TheFulkrum ! He's been representing synthography and digital art, surfacing great finds, and bringing hidden gems to more eyes across the site. If you haven't already, take a few minutes to get to know @TheFulkrum and learn about his creative journey. [DEVIATION] [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.

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] 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. @SabakuNoShi is the recipient of July 2026’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating her! [DEVIATION] @SabakuNoShi has been a long-standing and much-loved presence across DeviantArt, known for both her creative work and the consistent way she supports and uplifts others in the community. Shi’s gallery reflects her wide range of mediums, from intricate miniature dioramas and handcrafted pieces to photography and illustration. What unifies them is a strong sense of imagination and care in execution. Beyond her own artwork, Shi is deeply involved in highlighting and celebrating the work of others. Through her regular features, Daily Deviation suggestions, and ongoing encouragement of fellow artists, she helps bring attention to a diverse range of voices

Please welcome @exarobibliologist to the volunteer team! He'll be representing photography and literature, working hard to bring great finds from across the site to more eyes. So give him a warm welcome and learn more about @exarobibliologist 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.

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. [EMOTE] Deadline extended to June 26th, 2026! [EMOTE] 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.

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] We're excited to announce that @Alicante-Design will be joining us as a special guest!  Known for her incredible library of free brushes, tutorials, and resources, Vivi has spent years helping artists of all skill levels rediscover their creativity. She'll be sitting down with Peter to chat about her artistic journey, building community, and what keeps her inspired. [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

Each month, Community Groups across DeviantArt host creative challenges for their members, offering an opportunity to earn that month's shared Profile badge. [DEVIATION] 🎆 July Theme: Freedom It's a creative free-for-all this July as we encourage you to express yourself however you want in whichever creative way you want. So fly like an eagle, break your bonds, or explore strange new worlds as we embrace #CreativeFreedom this month 🦅⛓️‍💥🚀 [DEVIATION] 🎨 July 2026 Community Group Challenges @CRLiterature - July Badge Challenge: Creative Freedom @CRPhotography - July Badge Challenge: Creative Freedom @DeviantAI - Create with Freedom and Earn July's Badge @DevNews - Earn the July Group Badge Creative Freedom @Traditionalists - July Badge Challenge - Creative Freedom 🏅 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

Each month, Community Groups across DeviantArt host creative challenges for their members, offering an opportunity to earn that month's shared Profile badge. [DEVIATION] 🏳️‍🌈 June Theme: Pride Celebrate Pride Month by creating artwork commemorating the incredible contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. Show your support and Create With Pride! [DEVIATION] 🎨 June 2026 Community Group Challenges @color-me-club - Earn the color-me-club June 2026 Profile Badge! @CRLiterature - June Badge Challenge: Sonnets of Pride @CRPhotography - June Badge Challenge: Create With Pride @DeviantAI - Create With Pride and earn June's profile badge @DevNews - Earn the June Group Badge ~ CreateWithPride @Traditionalists - June Badge Challenge - Create With Pride 🏅 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 #CreateWithPride under Tags before

Meet a member of the DeviantArt Ambassador team, @CathryneDelamort! @CathryneDelamort has helped in the @DeviantAI & @DAAfterDark groups since June 2025. Whenever you take part in her activities, she’ll be there to help, encourage, and connect artists. Say hello to and learn more about @CathryneDelamort here: [DEVIATION] cover image Cathryne Delamort in her lair by @CathryneDelamort [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.

Have you ever seen a staff or volunteer symbol or ambassador badge and wondered "Who DAt?" Welcome to the interview series that's hittin' DA streets to find out more about these very deviants. [EMOTE] Featuring a Wild Card question which is selected at random from a pool of questions. If you have a suggested random/fun question to add to the list, please feel free to comment here. [DEVIATION] In a remote arctic lodge, a conversation was had... Ahoy! If you'd be so kind, what is your preferred name? Also, do tell, what is the delightfully devious story of your username? @KovoWolf ("Kovo") has been my online handle since junior high. It was born from an interactive storytelling adventure my sister and I created together for a FFMMORPG on mIRC back in ye-old day, and it stuck around all these years. When I was choosing a name, I wanted something short and meaningful that reflected part of my Native American heritage. I loosely based it on "Kokomikiisom," a Blackfoot word meaning