Belief in light by MichalGraphics, literature
Literature
Belief in light
At the crossroads of fate
we choose between slavery and pain
all is chosen before it happens
we do not believe in truth
peace or freedom
because if we did
the world would be more
shiny place to live.
After we create our position
in this civilization
we manage to haul money
from less fortunate
after we collect enough
we begin to sleep and dream.
Never let anybody tell you
what is better for you
whether you listen or not
your autonomy will not be corrupted
and you will start to live
more meaningful life.
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Bender Bug Chapter 20 by MariusMarathien, literature
Literature
Bender Bug Chapter 20
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The Bender Bug
Chapter 20
By Marius Marathien
You know, it’s kinda funny that…
We stood outside August & Vine for maybe five seconds before Eva looked between Sophie and me.
“So, where to now?”
Peter shifted inside the carrier at her side.
“Home, unfortunately.” Eva rested a hand against the carrier. “Peter and I need to get going.”
“Where are you parked?” I asked.
“Valet.”
Sophie brightened beside me. “Oh! So are we.”
She was still looped through my arm, exactly where Eva had told her to stay after my near-death experience with three-inch heels.
Eva laughed and started walking.
Sophie went with her, which meant I did too.
The first few steps took enough attention that the conversation died naturally.
Shorter stride. Heel down. Weight forward. Don't look at my feet.
The heels clicked against the polished
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Going global: Say hallo to DeviantArt in German!
DeviantArt has always been home to artists from around the world. In April, we announced Spanish as our first supported language, and we decided not to stop there.
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Seller Tips with OHH: Be consistent!
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.
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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!
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Seller Updates: July 2026
Whether you’re listing new pieces or fine-tuning your offerings, summer's the perfect time to grow your sales. Here's what's new for sellers this July.
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Join ArtTober 2026!
This ArtTober, carve artistic inspiration out of every day of the month! No, we're not out of our seasonal gourds. Showing up daily is a great way to improve your skills and craft your style. The October theme is just the pumpkin spice on your creative latte!
If you daaaare, submit to each of the 31 Daily Challenges – one for every day in October – and the potential for points, badges, and the satisfaction of an autumnal art goal met awaits you.
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Here's how it works
Every day in October there will be a Daily Challenges tag like usual. Only this time, when you submit your tagged deviation on the corresponding day, you could be one of three creators selected that day for 100 DeviantArt Points, a Quartz badge, and a limited-time Trick-or-Treat badge. Here’s how to take part:
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How to draw a hamster with Alicante-Design by Team, journal
How to draw a hamster with Alicante-Design
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Tiny, round, and with absolutely squishable cheeks, it's no wonder why hamsters are adored and have inspired many de-de-de-de-dances and memes.
Nibble by nibble, Alicante-Design will teach you how to create a furry friend of your very own.
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Step 1
Start with a soft oval shape for the head.
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Add a slightly larger circle under the body. Round.
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Place two half-circles on top of the head for the ears.
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Place two small circles at the bottom of the body for the feet. Hammies really just are a series of orbs, huh?
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Lightly sketch guiding crosshairs across the head to help you place the face symmetrically.
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Step 6
Add two big eyes, a tiny nose, and a small mouth. Remember: If the mouth looks like a sideways three, that there's a cutie!
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Draw two small oval shapes on the belly circle for the paws.
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Step 8
What in the Pikachu? Add two big
Seller Updates: August 2026 by Team, journal
Seller Updates: August 2026
This month's updates are all about saving you time in Studio. Here's the breakdown.
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ARTS & CRAFTS: turn existing deviations into listings
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STUDIO FLOW: less clicking, more creating
Three Studio improvements based on your feedback. Editing a published deviation now keeps you in My Studio instead of bouncing you to the
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Longer Titles, More Characters, and Emojis 🥰
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