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Suggest a December Daily Challenges Tag by vagrantscout, journal
Suggest a December Daily Challenges Tag
Daily Challenges has been a really fun way to engage with artists across the world and this past year we’ve received literally hundreds of thousands of amazing deviations covering all kinds of themes, subjects, art styles, and genres inspired by these tags. Let’s keep the fun going through the end of the year with an entire month of Daily Challenges tags in December suggested by Deviants!
How to Suggest a December Daily Challenges Tag
❄️ Think of things that you associate with December: colder weather, snow, winter, holidays, gifts, traveling, spending time with family, eating too much, sweets, etc. … ask yourself: what does December mean to me?
❄️ Once you have a December-specific idea, try coming up with some words that describe your idea but are still open to most art styles and genres … for example, #Icicle is more accessible than #IcicleWatercolor.
❄️ Before you share your idea, scan the comments below to see if anyone else has already posted that #tag … if so, don’t post the
Black And White Photography by KizukiTamura, journal
Black And White Photography
Black and White Photography Takes the Spotlight on DeviantArt
For the seventh edition of the #PIctoberchallenge, brilliantly orchestrated by and many black and white photographs have been shared on DeviantArt since the beginning of October.
These images highlight just how active and creative our photography community truly is. If you'd like to join in, everything is explained on the group's main page, where you'll find the prompt list and the challenge rules.
and are also available to answer any questions you might have.
This feature was inspired by the energy of the #pictoberchallenge Thank you Siu and Virginie
Black and White Photography: A Journey Through History, Masters, and the Evolution of a Timeless Aesthetic
Black and white photography holds a unique place in the world of visual art. Despite its apparent simplicity, it captures a depth of emotion and a narrative power unmatched by other mediums. From the pioneers of film to contemporary digital
Thank You, Trick-or-Treaters! by vagrantscout, journal
Thank You, Trick-or-Treaters!
We had one sweet Halloween with Deviants giving away over 350,000 Trick-or-Treat badges in the month of October 2024, making it a deliciously generous holiday indeed! So here's a special shout-out to our top 20 badge “Treaters” … you're like the everlasting gobstoppers of the community 🍬
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Congratulations for being such prolific Trick-or-Treat badgers and making the DeviantArt community a much sweeter place to be this past Halloween season 🎃
Spooky Season is Here! by moonbeam13, journal
Spooky Season is Here!
October is in full swing, and we've got some fang-tastic events lined up for you! Whether you're a writer, an artist, or just love hanging out with your fellow Deviants, there’s something for everyone. Plus, don’t forget to hand out our Trick-or-Treat badge to show off your Halloween spirit.
Join the Spook-tacular Fun!
Discord Halloween Hangout
Ready for some chills and thrills? Join us for the Halloween Hangout on Discord! 🎉 Come dressed in your spookiest virtual costumes (cameras are optional ), and dive into a cauldron of fun activities, including live chats, contests, and maybe even a ghost story or two. It's going to be a hauntingly good time! Get all the details here!
Daily Challenges for Halloween
Each week, our DeviantArt team will pick their favorite tagged artworks, rewarding talented artists with exciting badges and points! Plus, our group will be dishing out badges all month long. Don’t miss the fun—check the tags weekly and visit the Daily Challenges page for
Contest: Scary Posters to Draw in the Dark by BeckyKidus, journal
Contest: Scary Posters to Draw in the Dark
Heeeere's Johnny another contest!
Halloween is around the corner - which means it's time to watch horror movies. Many have been made, and many are very well-known by this time... and those are what this contest is all about
For this contest, you have to draw a poster for a classic horror movie.
Rules:
The poster should be relevant for the movie you have chosen. How? That is up to you! You can feature characters, scenes, scenery... Anything goes!
The movie has to be a classic, so it has to be considered as great/significant in one way or another.
The artwork has to be either digital or traditional art. AI and photomanipulations are not allowed.
Your work has to be made for this contest, meaning no artwork submitted before October the 13th.
You must mention the contest in the description.
You must mention the movie in the description.
You can submit as many entries as you want, but can only win once.
All entries must be linked in the comments below, so I can keep
Feature: Writing tutorials + undiscovered art by BeckyKidus, journal
Feature: Writing tutorials + undiscovered art
It is time to feature more tutorials and undiscovered art! :dummy:
As usual, the feature will be divided into two parts. The first part includes tutorials on how to design characters and creatures, and the second part is a selection of artwork I’ve discovered recently with fewer than 50 favourites.
Previous features are linked at the bottom of the journal, and I post a new feature each month on my profile, usually around the 15th :la:
This month, we'll focus on an art form which can be a bit hidden on DA, namely writing. There are a lot of good stories, fan fiction and poetry out there, though - as well as some excellent tutorials on writing!
First, we'll start with... well, story writing. @illuminara and @OokamiKasumi start us off by giving some tips on how to start writing in general, as well as giving some beginner tips. illuminara also has an enlightening guide on how to write your first draft, and then @MomoPoms gives some great advice on how to write good fanfiction
Fan Art Fridays: Fall Photography by KovoWolf, journal
Fan Art Fridays: Fall Photography
"Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go."
THE CHANGE IN SEASON
Autumn in the wilderness unfurls like a grand symphony, each leaf a delicate note in nature's orchestral embrace. The forests, once brimming with summer's vibrancy, now glow with the burnished hues of gold, amber, and crimson, as if kissed by the setting sun.
The air, crisp and invigorating, carries the sweet scent of pine and earth, mingling with the whisper of wind through the changing foliage of trees and brush alike. Every step upon the soft, mossy ground is a pilgrimage, a journey through nature's temple, where the stillness of the season invites contemplation and wonder.
In the quietude of autumn, the mountains stand sentinel, their peaks dusted with the first snow of winter's approach, while the valleys below are blanketed in the soft, golden light of shortening days. The rivers, once roaring with the snow-melt of spring, now flow gently, mirroring the vibrant tapestry of the canopy above. Here
Daily Challenges for a spooktacular October! by KovoWolf, journal
Daily Challenges for a spooktacular October!
with Daily Challenges to potentially earn points and badges just for taking part!
Each week, DeviantArt team members will pick their favorite art from that week’s tags. The selected deviations will each receive a Quartz, Hype, and Diamond badge, and the artists will each receive 100 points!
In addition, members of the group will be giving badges to participants for the full duration of October, so be sure to stop by each week to see the tags you can take part in!
Remember, you can always check the Daily Challenges page to see recent and upcoming tags if you miss a day or want to plan ahead.
Week 1: October 1-7
October 1: #Spooktober
October 2: #PumpkinPals
October 3: #Bewitched
October 4: #GigglingGhosts
October 5: #Coven
October 6: #CandyCorn
October 7: #DeadMansParty
Week 1
The following deviations were the team’s favorites from week 1:
Honorable Mentions
Week 2: October 8-14
October 8: #CreepyCryptids
October 9: #Thriller
October 10:
Classic Monster Roulette Challenge by vagrantscout, journal
Classic Monster Roulette Challenge
CHALLENGE CLOSED
Congratulations to our winners ...
Check our Posts page for more opportunities to participate and create
We’re getting back to the classics this Halloween in AnthroCommunity … and of course we mean classic MONSTERS! Let’s make anthro versions of some of the most famous monsters in Hollywood Halloween history, with a little twist: use the outline below to find out the type of monster you should create based on the month and day of your birthday …
Pick the MONSTER that matches your birth month:
January / February = Demon
March / April = Frankenstein’s Monster
May / June = Ghost
July / August = Vampire
September / October = Witch
November / December = Zombie
Pick the ANIMAL that matches your birth day:
1 - 5 = Bat
6 - 10 = Cat
11 - 15 = Rat
16 - 20 = Raven
21 - 25 = Snake
26 - 31 = Wolf
Use your birthday to determine which type of Classic Anthro Monster you will create. For example, someone born on February 13, would create a Demon Rat
Commissions Showcase - November 2024 by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
Commissions Showcase - November 2024
Welcome to this monthly feature, where we'll be showcasing some of the fantastic commission options available from artists right here on DeviantArt. Each month, we'll be highlighting different creators who can bring your characters and ideas to life in ways that are as unique as they are stunning. Whether you're ready to commission your next piece or just browsing for inspiration, this series is sure to help you find the right person to bring your vision to life!
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thank you for this beautiful piece! you were wonderful to work with -
Thank you so so much once again for this beautiful art of my OC! -
Вауууу, потрясающий стиль 😭 столько характера в выражении лица, очень круто 🙌 -
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I seriously can’t thank you enough for this, your work is fantastic and I’m so happy I was able to commission you 🥰♥️♥️ -
I just love em ♥️!! -
Ooooh these look so great! : D I love the frame as well! really nice pixel work!! -