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Fanart Friday: Wolf's Rain by KovoWolf, journal

Fanart Friday: Wolf's Rain

May 31, 2024

Welcome to this Fan Art Friday feature! I'll be featuring none other than the magnificent series Wolf's Rain! "Wolf's Rain" is an anime series that blends elements of fantasy, adventure, and post-apocalyptic themes. Set in a world where humanity believes wolves to be extinct, it follows the journey of a group of wolves who can take on human form in their quest to find Paradise, a legendary utopia said to be the only place where wolves can find peace. The story begins with Kiba, a lone white wolf, searching for Paradise. He encounters other wolves along the way: Tsume, Hige, and Toboe, each with their own motivations and backgrounds. Together, they face various challenges and obstacles, including human hunters and the harsh realities of their world. As they travel, they are joined by humans who become intertwined in their quest, including Cheza, a mysterious girl with the ability to communicate with plants and believed to be the key to finding Paradise. Their

When Art Meets Code: The Piet Programming Language by inazar, journal

When Art Meets Code: The Piet Programming Language

Jun 19, 2024

Today's guest feature comes from DeviantArt's engineering department. When people talk about the history of abstract art, the name of Piet Mondrian is sure to come up. It was Mondrian who, in 1922, was the first to throw out all pretence of realism in the search for deeper connection to the innate nature of things. Composition with Blue, Yellow, Red, Black and Grey (1922) Piet Mondrian, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, via BBC [1] Mondrian trained in traditional landscapes, and continued to paint still life flowers even while producing abstract art in the 1920's [2] but as the curator of a Swiss collection of his works told the BBC: Minimalism is unthinkable without Mondrian; he was one of the first who really did this, this totally non-representational work… If you see modern as something which breaks with all traditions and defines everything new, then Mondrian's paintings of the 20s are very, very modern. The abstract works of Mondrian focus heavily on horizontal and vertical lines

YCH Showcase - June 2024 by AlexanderPaupoff, journal

YCH Showcase - June 2024

Jun 10, 2024

YCH artists don't just create art; they ignite your imagination with boundless possibilities. With each stroke of their pencil or brush, they sketch a scene, a moment, a pose that invites you to envision your character within it. It's not merely a commission; it's a collaborative journey where you and the artist co-author an unforgettable experience for your character. Welcome to this monthly feature where we spotlight the exceptional talents of YCH artists, their art, and the inspirations that fuel their creations. We invite you to immerse yourself in the imaginative worlds they've crafted for characters like yours. And, who knows? You might just discover a space for your own character to shine within their art! @TEENLIN My name is Teenlin and I am an illustrator from Ukraine. Despite the difficulties caused by the war in my country, I'm trying to create and share my creativity with others. My journey on DeviantArt was started with adopts, because designing is my passion! What I

Hidden Fractalist Interview - 2BORN02B by LukasFractalizator, journal

Hidden Fractalist Interview - 2BORN02B

Jun 27, 2024

Hello to everyone reading this journal! Before we move on to the interview itself, some of you may ask yourselves questions such as, ‘What is fractal art?’ or ‘Who are ‘fractalists’?’ Let me provide you with a very brief introduction. According to the Oxford Dictionary, fractal is a curve or geometrical figure in which each part shares the same statistical characteristics as the whole. These structures can be found throughout nature, including in plants, minerals, and even in different states of matter such as gas (smoke), liquid (waves), or solid (snowflakes). In simpler terms, Fractal Art refers to fractals presented as an art form, created using fractal-generating software. Term "Fractalist" consists simply of the two words - fractal, and artist. If you would like to know a little bit more, I recommend these brief, yet informative journals by C-91 and tatasz. Finally, welcome to the latest issue of a project called Hidden Fractalist, led by me, @LukasFractalizator. I

Adoptable Creator Showcase: March 2024 by moonbeam13, journal

Adoptable Creator Showcase: March 2024

Mar 27, 2024

This monthly series highlights artists from the Adoptables community. Learn more about these artists, the art they make, and what inspires them to create. You’ll love this handpicked collection of adoptables, so consider buying some of their work! @ZeroZeroSenpai Hello, hello! It's me, Zero! I’m a jack-of-all-trades artist, and one of my trades is making adoptable designs. I really enjoy character creation, as well as experimenting with my style and art process, and I find adoptable designs a fun way to express all of those things. You’ll see a lot of variation in what I have to offer, because I’m always trying something new and interesting! ZeroZeroSenpai’s Shop @Sriffer Hello! I’m a shy artist who loves animals and fantasy creatures, especially dragons. I’ve been using DeviantArt to watch artists and find inspiration for many years, but I only started sharing my artwork recently. I hope you like them, as each one is special to me in their own way. I always try to improve

How to draw Minty The Garden Dragon! by The-SixthLeafClover, journal

How to draw Minty The Garden Dragon!

4 days ago

The theme for this month is Garden Dragons! 🌱 For this tutorial I will be featuring Minty The Mint Dragon as one of my favorite Garden Dragons to draw! Follow the steps and create your own artwork! Post your drawing on DeviantArt with the tag #GardenDragonTutorial and get a Profile badge! I mainly sketch my work in Painter SAI2. A lot of my color work is done in Corel Painter using the "Mona Lisa" brush. :bulletgreen: What is a Garden Dragon? A garden dragon is a plant-like dragon that lives in a garden pot. I originally called them "Bonsai Dragons." I have evolved them since the first creation of Bonsai Dragon and have made several different variations of them like Minty Dragon. :bulletgreen: Why this art style? I love to read and make comics of my own and have developed this cute art style to fit my very own comic that I run called Lucky Dragon and Friends. I post this comic regularly here on DeviantArt as well as on WebToon. Some of the recent episodes of my comic

Fanart Friday: Birds by KovoWolf, journal

Fanart Friday: Birds

Jun 28, 2024

This Fan Art Friday features Birds! Birds are striking creatures with tons of personality. Depending on the type of bird, you'll discover wildly fluent characters in each! Did you know birds evolved from a group of meat-eating dinosaurs called theropods. That's the same group that Tyrannosaurus rex belonged to, although birds evolved from small theropods, not huge ones like T. rex! “A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou Owls turn their heads almost 360○ (a complete circle) but they cannot move their eyes. It is estimated that one third of all bird owners turn on a radio for their pet when they leave the house. Cover image "Little Sun" by @Himmis

Save the Date: Q+A with The-SixthLeafClover! by KovoWolf, journal

Save the Date: Q+A with The-SixthLeafClover!

4 days ago

Leave a comment on this journal for @The-SixthLeafClover to answer during the Q&A session starting at 4 PM Pacific Time on July 10th! @The-SixthLeafClover is the creator of the comic Lucky Dragon and Friends and also created a beautiful tutorial where deviants can learn how to draw their very own garden dragon. She’s hosting a Q&A session on this journal, so you can ask questions about her creative process, inspiration, and other art-related inquiries! When is the Q&A? July 10th at 4 PM Pacific Time Converted timezone Draw a Garden Dragon! If you haven’t taken part in @The-SixthLeafClover’s garden dragon tutorial, there’s still time to do so! Follow along and submit your drawing to earn a leafy badge for your profile! :star: Take Part :star: As always, please keep the Etiquette Policy in mind when leaving a comment. Cover image by @The-SixthLeafClover

Daily Deviation Glory Challenge by Kat-Zaphire, journal

Daily Deviation Glory Challenge

Jun 2, 2024

Hello :wave: Time for a New DD Glory Challenge! We were thrilled by the amazing response to last month’s DD Glory Challenge! A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who participated. ❤️ Check it out here ! We've updated the rules a bit, so please read carefully! :D Here's what to do: Choose Your Favorites: Visit the Daily Deviations page and pick your top three DDs from the last month. Add them to your favorites and leave a nice comment on each. Share Your Picks: Create a Status Update or Journal entry featuring your three chosen DDs and include a link to this Challenge Journal. (You can feature more than three, but only the first three will be counted.) Invite Friends: Find four friends who might want to participate. (This is optional but appreciated to help spread the word!) 🎉 Comment Here: Leave a comment on this journal tagging your four friends and including a link to your Status Update/Journal (from step 2). That's it! Have fun! :woohoo: A selection of our favourite

Cherry Blossoms by CashmereRaccoon, literature

Literature

Cherry Blossoms

It feels like you arrived only the day before, When you entered my life through that mystery train door, You saw it as a mistake, although I saw it as fate, And ever since we met, oh, the secrets I've kept, With nobody to tell, save for a seashell, A gift from a hand I'd liked to have held, A reminder of the past; of a dream unrealized, Of a hope that was dashed, but still trapped in my mind, And the ocean I hear, when that shell's held to my ear, Each time, it reminds me of you, my most dear, My heart, out at sea; alone, bittersweet; Surrounded by salt, yet love to the deep - Isabelle "Good morning, everyone!" Isabelle exclaimed cheerfully over the loudspeaker. "Right now, the time is 8:33 am, Thursday. I'd just like to remind you all that this Saturday is the Cherry Blossom Festival! Picnicking amid the cherry blossoms, swirling in the breeze... It's the perfect way to ring in the spring! Feel free to grab your own seasonal kimono and join us for the special occasion!" Then