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Write Yourself Alive by serena-fe-murphy, literature
Literature
Write Yourself Alive
Don't write like you're ashamed
Write because you're alive
Don't do it out of blame
you've got nothing to hide
Write your story
Write out loud
Make it bold and don't be weary
do yourself proud
Wright yourself a poem
Spin yourself a tale
to your enemies, you owe 'em
while they wait for you to fail.
So write because you mean it
write yourself alive
write like you own it
it's what it takes to survive
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Fan Art Friday: Minecraft by moonbeam13, journal
Fan Art Friday: Minecraft
Whether you're a seasoned builder, a redstone wizard, or someone who just really loves punching trees, Minecraft has a little something for everyone. With the recent buzz around the upcoming movie, it felt like the perfect time to dig deep (pun absolutely intended) into the fan art mines and showcase the incredible range of styles, mediums, and interpretations that this iconic game has inspired.
From cube-shaped creepers and cozy pixelated cabins to cinematic reimaginings of Steve, Alex, and mobs in motion—this fandom continues to evolve in the most creative ways. It's not just a game. It's a world-builder, a sandbox for the imagination, and a cultural touchstone that keeps growing... one block at a time.
Here are a few gems that capture the spirit of the Overworld and beyond.
"Everything that you see was once built by someone who dared to dream.” – Narrator, Minecraft" Legends
“This world is endless. The only limit is your imagination.” – Minecraft: The Movie
Have a
Fan Art Friday: Gremlins by moonbeam13, journal
Fan Art Friday: Gremlins
Whether you're team Mogwai or you thrive on a little chaos, this Fan Art Friday is for you! We're diving into the mischievous world of Gremlins — equal parts adorable and unhinged. Grab your popcorn (just don’t feed it after midnight 😬), and let’s celebrate some brilliant fan art inspired by this 80s cult classic!
"Don’t ever feed him after midnight." – Randall Peltzer
"I warned you. With Mogwai comes much responsibility. But you didn’t listen." – Mr. Wing
From the cozy chaos of Gizmo’s wide eyes to the gleeful destruction of Stripe and his crew, fans have captured every detail in their art — cute, creepy, and chaotic. Got a favourite piece? Tag the artist! Want to share yours? Drop it in the comments! Until next time, remember: “You gotta follow the rules.”
If you have an idea for a future Fan Art Friday, send me a note—I’d love to hear your suggestions!
Explore previous editions in our Fan Art Friday Collection
Fractal Friday Feature #FFF009 by LukasFractalizator, journal
Fractal Friday Feature #FFF009
Ever wondered what happens when math meets art?
Welcome to my project series called Fractal Friday Feature! Once in a while, I venture into the fascinating world of fractals, showcasing the incredible talent and technicality of artists from within the community. Join us as we celebrate their latest inspiring works, foster connection within the fractal community, and perhaps even inspire you to explore the boundless possibilities of this unique art form. Let the feature begin!
Settle in with your tea. Think of an abstract gallery. These fractal pieces speak through feeling and color. Let's explore them together!
Feel the spring awaken! Witness the intricate beauty as mathematical seeds sprout into stunning floral forms.
Last but not least! This section showcases the incredible range of both 2D and 3D fractals, from intricate macro details to sprawling sci-fi landscapes and cosmic wonders.
That's it for this Fractal Friday Feature! Huge
Fractal Friday Feature #FFF010 by LukasFractalizator, journal
Fractal Friday Feature #FFF010
Ever wondered what happens when math meets art?...
Welcome to my project series called Fractal Friday Feature! Once in a while, I venture into the fascinating world of fractals, showcasing the incredible talent and technicality of artists from within the community. Join us as we celebrate their latest inspiring works, foster connection within the fractal community, and perhaps even inspire you to explore the boundless possibilities of this unique art form. Let the feature begin!
That's it for this Fractal Friday Feature! Huge thanks to the artists for sharing those inspiring pieces with us, and I hope you enjoyed the showcase. Keep on fractalling!
See you next month,
@LukasFractalizator
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Join DeviantArt's Ambassador program! by moonbeam13, journal
Join DeviantArt's Ambassador program!
DeviantArt is proud to announce a new opportunity for deviants to contribute to the community at a deeper level! The Ambassador program is designed to give deviants a chance to bring artists together, offer ways for artists to hone their skills or try new things, and help shape the future of the community.
Deviants eligible to participate in the Ambassador program are those who are co-founders or top contributors of official DeviantArt groups or affiliated groups. There are many factors that determine whether or not deviants might be a good fit for the Ambassador program, but all potential ambassadors should:
Frequently run or organize community events
Routinely be active participants in their community
Consistently encourage and cheer on other artists
Ambassadors will have direct contact with and support from DeviantArt team members when hosting events and challenges, to help their projects thrive.
Are you ready to be a community ambassador? Fill out the application
KovoWolf Features: Community Resources by KovoWolf, journal
KovoWolf Features: Community Resources
This journal is dedicated to guiding you through the vast and wondrous world of artistic inspiration through resources! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, this collection of resources aims to spark your imagination, and connect you with a vibrant community of fellow creators!
GROUP RESOURCES
This group curates and collects various resources for community members to use and receive inspiration from!
Don't forget to check out the groups resources! It's building everyday!
Do you have your own favorite resource? Share in the comments below!
NAVIGATION
PHOTOSHOP BRUSHES
CLIP STUDIO PAINT BRUSHES
PAINT TOOL SAI BRUSHES
PROCREATE BRUSHES
KRITA BRUSHES
TRADITIONAL ART RESOURCES / TUTORIALS
Monthly Lineart Contest - May 2025 by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
Monthly Lineart Contest - May 2025
Welcome to the May 2025 Lineart contest
brought to you by
and
Mer-May
🌃Urban legends🌁
Create a line art inspired by the theme for a chance to win and badge prizes, and
have your lines coloured in the next DA & Chill session on the official DA Discord server.
Rules
All entries should be at least 1200 x 1200 pixels and 300 dpi resolution to print in high resolution. [Need help? Use this website to check the pixel size and dpi of your image.]
Traditional drawings must be clean scanned, in focus, adjusted to predominately black and white, and on plain white paper. [Need help? Check out this excellent tutorial by @BeckyKidus: How to digitally edit traditional lineart.]
Submit your entry to the contest folder.
Only one entry per person.
Your work should be created specifically for this contest, which means no work submitted before May 01, 2025.
The lineart must be your own work. Ripped or "sampled" line art will be disqualified, this includes tracing. This doesn't
Mermay Maylody Challenge by AngeKrystaleen, journal
Mermay Maylody Challenge
You love drawing Mermaid? May is here, so that means... It's Mermay Time!
We have a new challenge for you!
Welcome to the @CRAnime-Manga
Mermay Maylody Challenge
Test your skills for a chance to win prizes!
Rules
The artwork must be in the style of Anime including a mermaid/mermen character, featuring anything related to music (Musical instrument, musical themed outfit or/and background, inspiration from your favorite song...)
Original characters and fanart are welcome!
Use #MermayMaylody among your tags.
Submit your entry to the contest folder. Membership to the @CRAnime-Manga group is required to submit to the folder. All membership requests are automatically accepted.
Your work should be created specifically for this contest, which means no work submitted before May 1st, 2025.
You can submit as many entries as you like, but only one of them may win a prize.
3D Models, AI and AI-assisted images are not eligible for this contest.
Dates to Remember
STARTS: May
Hidden Fractalist Interview - lindelokse by LukasFractalizator, journal
Hidden Fractalist Interview - lindelokse
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, as well as the following collection of Fractal Art across DeviantArt:
Finally, welcome to the latest issue of a project
CRAdoptables Weekly Feature 59 by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
CRAdoptables Weekly Feature 59
Hello and welcome back to the Weekly Feature of @CRAdoptables
We're showcasing some of our favourite recent submissions along with a recap of the week's Adoptable and YCH DDs.
Remember to show them some fav love and leave an appreciative comment!
HUMANOID
ANTHRO
ANIMAL
ITEMS
COMPLETED YCH
Daily Deviations Recap
(Apr 14 - Apr 27, 2025)
REMINDER
Since the featured art is selected from among gallery submissions, when you remove your closed adoptables from the gallery folders, we're unable to feature them.
So, even if your adoptable is no longer up for sale, please don't remove them from our folders.
We would love to continue to showcase your awesome designs
April Community Showcases
Cover image: Vectorium