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Originals are DeviantArt's custom order system: buyers request work, you create it, payment is handled upfront, and everything is delivered through your Studio. See how it works. Buyers are now coming to the DeviantArt Shop to find artists for custom work. Everything from characters, portraits, YCHs, reference sheets, and more. They're searching for it, and your listing is how they find you. Submit your Original offering to appear in the Shop, so interested buyers can make their next favorite purchase! [DEVIATION] (Originals featured above: Character Portrait by @ReverieBeasts, Outfit Bundle Mystery Box by @AKoukis, Eyes and Image editing by @MayaHunter.) Buyers can filter by base price, sort by time or relevance, and search by keyword or type. The more descriptive your listing, the easier it is to find. A few tips to help your listing stand out: Use a title that clearly describes what you're offering. Make your primary image a strong example of your work and what buyers can

Arts and Crafts as a medium have long had a home on DeviantArt, but starting now, handmade wares can move beyond the deviation page and into buyers' hands. Introducing Arts & Crafts, a way to sell physical art and handmade goods directly on the platform. Creators can set up product listings, add shipping profiles, manage order requests, and confirm shipping with tracking information, all in one native flow.  This is the first version with improvements to come. Give it a try, and if you have ideas on which features to add next, let us know in our feedback form! Your buyers are already here Fans and watchers on DeviantArt already support your work in digital form. Now they don't have to go offsite to purchase physical versions of the work they love! [DEVIATION] Set up your listing in minutes Setting up an Arts & Crafts listing is simple and straightforward. Add product images, set your price, include optional add-ons, and write buyer questions to collect the details you need

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

Hi! I’m @openhighhat , but you can call me OHH. I joined DeviantArt over 20 years ago and I’ve been sharing my original art and stories for over a decade. Since I began selling my Mature and NSFW collections in 2024, I’ve built a supportive fan community and learned what works and what doesn’t. Now I’m sharing my experience and seller tips to help other creators just like you grow their business on DA.   ______ Tip 3: Be Consistent! This tip links into my last tip about posting frequently. One of the best ways to grow an audience is to be consistently active. People are more willing to invest in an artist who is consistently active. If they know you post on Wednesday and Friday, they will come to your page on Wednesday and Friday. If you just post at random, then they will not actively seek you out, but just wait for your work to appear on a feed mixed in with other artist’s work. Consistency and frequency are the keys to growth! Tip 4: Engage with your Audience

The difference between a listing that converts into a sale and one that gets passed over is usually in the details. Here's what makes an Arts & Crafts listing clear, trustworthy, and nearly impossible for buyers to pass up. [DEVIATION] Your listing is your first impression ✨ Buyers make fast decisions. Your listing needs to answer their questions before they think to ask them: what is it, what's it made of, what will I actually receive? Write a clear, specific title Upload a cover image that shows the item clearly Include extra photos for additional angles or to highlight details Describe materials, dimensions, and everything that's included The more complete your listing, the more confident your buyer. Pricing, tags, and shipping expectations The practical side of your listing matters just as much as the visuals. Set pricing that reflects your materials, time, and shipping costs Choose tags that help the right buyers find your work Be upfront about processing time and

Hi! I’m @openhighhat , but you can call me OHH. I joined DeviantArt over 20 years ago and I’ve been sharing my original art and stories for over a decade. Since I began selling my Mature and NSFW collections in 2024, I’ve built a supportive fan community and learned what works and what doesn’t. Now I’m sharing my experience and seller tips to help other creators just like you grow their business on DA.   ______ Tip 8: Timing Matters When you post matters! In my experience, your work has natural exposure for the first forty eight hours before new work is prioritised ahead of it. Timing your posts when your audience is online and active is the best way to make the most of your natural exposure. If you’re posting at 3am on a Wednesday morning, are your users really going to be there? Play around a little and find out which time slot gets the most engagement. Tip 9: Use Your Boosts and Hypes

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.

Building your Exclusives collection just got a lot faster.  You can now snatch up to 10 Exclusives at once, rather than going through the individual checkout process for each one. [DEVIATION] Select multiple Exclusives in their sleek new look and move through a smooth, guided checkout. [DEVIATION] Did your favorite artist just drop a bunch of Exclusives you can't pass up? Snag up to 10 before they're gone.  Try it out today. Which 10 Exclusives need to be in your collection? Share your feedback and join the conversation in our Originals & Exclusives Feedback Forum thread. Please follow our Etiquette policy and Forum rules. (Art by @Niphion)

Your artwork deserves an elevated display in a space you call your own. We've teamed up with LG to give your art a gallery-worthy home through LG Gallery+, a new visual curation platform that offers over 5,000 carefully selected art pieces from world-class galleries and partners. [VIDEO] [DEVIATION] For this challenge, submit artwork that you think would bring harmony to your space and make your home feel like yours. One winner will be selected from each of the following categories: 1. Fine Art 2. Collage & Mixed Media 3. Drawing & Illustration 4. Concept Art 5. Landscape Photography 6. AI Art Each of the 6 winners will take home: - A brand-new 65" LG QNED TV (or similar model based on a winner’s location) - A 3-month LG Gallery+ subscription - 1 year of the Core Max plan The winning artworks will also be considered by LG for a potential feature on LG Gallery+ globally. [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] How to Enter Step 1 Read the Official Rules. Step 2 Create a new work of art

Your Shop just got a refresh. Exclusive thumbnails now use a taller, trading card-inspired design that puts more focus on your character art, making each piece more eye-catching and worth snagging while it’s available. You’ll also notice clearer buttons on each thumbnail, making it easier to see which Exclusives are available and purchase them directly from your Shop. This update is rolling out across desktop and mobile in the coming weeks, so if you don't see it yet, you will soon! [DEVIATION] Another exciting update is coming soon: bulk buy. Collect up to 10 Exclusives at once and purchase them in one smooth checkout flow, making it faster and easier to build your collection. [DEVIATION] Share your feedback and join the conversation in our Originals & Exclusives Forum thread. Please follow our Etiquette policy and Forum rules. Art by @Niphion