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In July, we shared that private messaging through Notes and Chat would be getting a major upgrade, with the two messaging types joining forces into one unified system. First off, DeviantArt’s new unified feature will be called… Messages! 😍🎉 An official feature announcement will be coming, but we wanted to communicate this sneak peek to give you a head's up on some important changes you'll want to know before the migration. Messages will be grouped by user Your conversations on Messages will be grouped by user, which is more like how you message on personal texts and Discord DMs, keeping your whole conversation with someone all in one place.  How the migration will work As mentioned, you won't lose your communications. All your old Notes and Chat conversations will be safely migrated to Messages. Chats and Notes sent by the same person will be combined into a single thread, so you can pick up right where you left off. Improved search  If you’ve got years of conversations, search is

As autumn arrives and pumpkin spice hits the air, fans are on the prowl for eerie, enchanting art to collect, making Halloween the perfect time to cast a sales spell.  Luckily, DeviantArt has all the tools you need to conjure up interest, summon new fans, and turn your creativity into earnings. From freakishly fresh seller tips and enticing Discounts, to the Boost feature and a handy checklist to stay organized — keep reading to make this spooky season your most successful one yet.  New to selling? Have no fear, and check out this beginner’s guide to selling on DeviantArt.  First, get wickedly inspired Raise your profits and spirits by experimenting with your art and Shop this Halloween to engage your audience in creative new ways. 🎨 Explore different styles and designs. Keep fans visually intrigued with retro motifs, pop culture mashups, or bold color palettes. Try something fresh and unexpected — it could be your next bestseller! 🌟 Experiment with new products. Ever offered a

In celebration of DeviantArt’s 25th birthday, we’re gifting you, the deviants who made it all happen, with a sweet surprise. Cake badges are now FREE! No points, no checkout, just digitally collect cakey goodness and leave no crumbs. To start, click “Give Cake” on a deviant’s profile for their birthday or DeviantArt anniversary. You could even give one to celebrate an important milestone like a first sale or their 100th DeviantArt watcher! Or cool vibes, if you prefer your digital cake with pixelated ice cream… There are no bad cakes. Except cookie cakes. Those are an abomination. Earn more than 20 Cakes The top tier of Cakes has also been raised. While each deviant can still receive the same 20 Cake badges originally available, the maximum has been lifted, and now deviants can keep giving past that point. Find your current Cake count in your About tab on your profile! The Centa-Cake You know what? It’s such a milestone year, why not introduce a new Cake badge milestone? Deviants can

Your art can be displayed on screen at our live event! On November 6, 2025, creators from all over DeviantArt will gather with the team for the DeviantArt Launchpad Live Meetup in NYC for an evening of success stories from top sellers, creative sessions with the live community, and inspiring talks about DeviantArt's future.  If you’re based in New York or can travel, be sure to RSVP to connect with fellow artists and the DeviantArt team.  Submit your art Even if you can’t make it in person, your art can be a part of the celebration.  Submit new artwork with the tag #LaunchpadNY25 or add the tag to an existing deviation before October 26, 2025 for the chance to be featured on screens displaying at the event.  Requirements: Must be your original artwork Recommended ratio of 16:9 and resolution of 1920 x 1080 px. Must not be mature Should be indicative of your own personal style If your deviation display isn't high resolution or includes a watermark, you can additionally

Halloween has returned, and with it, ghosts begin to stir within your gallery… ✨                This year, reawaken the gentle art-spirits of yore. Forgotten OCs, dusty sketches, and faded masterpieces linger among past works in your gallery. Restless with unspent creative energy, they softly whisper: “Remember me?” Now’s your chance to answer their call and breathe eerie new life into them. What might they become, if they could haunt you just a little longer? 🕯️ Summon your sketchbook spirits Dust off a forgotten piece from your gallery and give it new (after)life. Get creative to earn this year’s eerie-sistible spectral profile badge! How do I take part in this resurrection? Pick an old deviation from your gallery. This can be one of your first-ever sketches, a WIP, or just a piece that deserves another moment in the moonlight. Reimagine it in ghostly form. Eerie, spectral, glowy, surreal, glitchy… whatever your vision of its afterlife may be! 📌 Tip: Use DeviantArt Draw

Ready to take your DeviantArt profile or group to the next level? While there are many types of sections you can add to your profile, this journal focuses on how to use Custom Sections to make your profile or group truly stand out.  Get ready for: ✔ Advanced tips ✔ Templates ✔ Suggested dimensions ✔ Pro-level examples 💚 New to profile customization? Start with this beginner’s guide to learn how to add a cover image and Profile Skin before diving deeper. Note: Some Profile customization options are Core Member features. Upgrade to Core to take your personalization to the next level! Navigation Plan your layout | Organize your graphics in Studio | Create and design custom graphics | Custom backgrounds | Buttons and links | Align text | Customize your profile/group | FAQ Plan your layout Pick the structure for your profile/group and decide where you’d like to add Custom Sections:  Top Custom Section (up to 3 vertical columns) Left column (up to 3 Custom Sections)  Right

When September rolls in, the witching hour begins. If you’ve been thinking about selling your art or moving your sales over to DeviantArt — Halloween is the perfect time to open up shop! Deviants are itching for frightfully fun pieces they can buy, collect, and show off in their galleries. Growing your fanbase and turning creativity into sales becomes a bone-chilling breeze in the best way. Already selling? Level up your spooky season sales with the Halloween seller guide. But if you’re just diving in, read the guide below to learn how you can keep your cauldron bubbling and brew up success all season long. Cast your spell: Why selling on DeviantArt is magic Not only is DeviantArt the biggest online art community, it’s a thriving marketplace where over 100 million art lovers from all over the world gather daily. Selling on DeviantArt means you connect directly with passionate fans who love supporting creators just like you. Plus, you gain control of your pricing, get paid fairly