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Tutorial: Draw an Arctic Fox! by BeckyKidus, journal
Tutorial: Draw an Arctic Fox!
It's November, and winter is coming - or has come - for most of us. So what better creature to draw than an arctic fox, all poofy in their winter fur? (And even if winter isn't coming your way, who can resist them?)
Because that's what we'll be doing! And if you follow the steps and post your artwork with the hashtag #ArcticFoxTutorial, you'll also get a special badge:
I have drawn this with your good old graphite pencil and some colored pencils, but you can obviously use other traditional and digital media as well Without further ado, let's begin!
Step 1: Draw a circle, and divide it into four parts.
Step 2: Let's get the most important details added, namely the eyes and the nose. The top of the nose should be halfway between the center and the lower edge of the circle. Also remember that arctic foxes, like other foxes, have small noses compared to dogs and wolves!
Step 3: Time to add the muzzle! Each whisker pad is a nosewidth wide, and has a rounded "smiling" shape. I've
YCH Showcase - November 2024 by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
YCH Showcase - November 2024
YCH (Your Character Here) 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 and their inspired 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!
's YCH pieces reveal a playful creativity that radiates sweetness and whimsy. Her work features unique themes and concepts and radiate a sweet sense of wonder and whimsy. With a keen eye for mood-setting, she uses soft, natural colour palettes to compose dreamy atmospheres for
In a World of Snow Contest by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
In a World of Snow Contest
The holidays are here, and your OCs deserve their own winter snow globe moment.
Welcome to the
In a World of Snow Contest
Show us how your OCs would spend their time in a miniature world of endless snowfall. Will they be making snow angels, building snowmen, ice skating, or starting snowball fights?
Draw your original character(s) inside this snow globe in an anime style.
Rules
Your OC must be drawn in an anime style inside the snow globe template provided above. [download link] Editing the template is allowed.
Use #snowyDA24 among your tags.
Submit your entry to the contest folder. Membership to the 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 December 01, 2024.
You can submit as many entries as you like, but only one of them may win a prize.
AI and AI-assisted images are not eligible for this contest.
Dates to
A Legend of Snow: Expecto Snowballis! by writeddreams2reality, journal
A Legend of Snow: Expecto Snowballis!
Welcome to CRLiterature!
This December, we’re discovering a desert world filled with magic that has forgotten the wonders of winter in our “Legend of Snow” weekly activities. ❄️ Follow the prompts below to build out your own version of this fantasy universe with a little magic and a lot of fun for your chance to win DA points or badges! 🏅
❄️The Legend of Snow, Part 1: ❄️
The desert is unrelenting as you make your daily march to the only well within hundreds of miles. From more than a mile away, you can already see the snaking lines of people queuing for their daily water allotment, already knowing it is never enough to crush that gnawing sense of dehydration in the pit of your stomach, but it is just enough that you won’t collapse while scavenging for food.
As you make your way down the hard scrabble path from the rocky outcrop you’ve called home for 20 years, a small boulder slides from under your feet, sending you toppling forward and onto your hands and knees. As you recover
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
Fan Art Friday: Spy x Family by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
Fan Art Friday: Spy x Family
From Loid's undercover missions to Anya's hilarious expressions and Yor's moonlighting as an assassin, there’s so much to love about the quirky Forger family! This week, we're celebrating this 'found family' like no other with some fantastic fan art from the community.
A spy… an assassin… this is so exciting! Waku Waku!
- Anya Forger
You don't have to be related by blood to be a family.
You gotta be careful. Because there's someone else back home who'd be heartbroken if anything happened to you. - Loid Forger
Friends are important. Cherish them. - Loid Forger
When you point a blade at someone, you don't get to complain when one is pointed back at you. - Yor Forger
Interested in seeing your favorite fandom in a feature on ? Send a note to to pitch your idea!
Cover image by [link]
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, ignite your passion, 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!
:heart: Don't forget to check out the groups resources! It's building everyday!
:star: 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
Celebrating Deviousness - December 2024 by team, journal
Celebrating Deviousness - December 2024
The Deviousness Award is given to one deviant each month in recognition of their exemplary contributions to DeviantArt and its community and has been a long-standing tradition since DeviantArt’s early years. is the recipient of December 2024’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating her!
is a beloved, instantly recognizable member of the DeviantArt community. A familiar face among members of the adoptables community in particular, she has a distinct art style and a positive attitude that has drawn fans in over the years. Her contributions to the community are matched by the care and kindness she shares with other deviants, as those who have interacted with her can attest. It's with great pleasure that we name the recipient of the Deviousness Award for December 2024!
Hi everyone! I‘m Sara, the 25-year-old artist behind lemonscribs‘ illustrations. My art journey started the moment I could hold a pencil, but it really began when I first started posting on CocoPPa at
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!
Community quotes
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 🙌 -
Gallery picks
Community quotes
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!! -
Frozen in Time Adoptable Contest by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
Frozen in Time Adoptable Contest
Welcome to another Adopt Contest!
We have a brand-new themed prompt so you can challenge yourself to come up with an adoptable design and win some exciting prizes!
In celebration of the holiday season, the theme for this contest is...
Frozen in Time
Create an ADOPTABLE design (humanoid/ anthro/ animal/ item) inspired by the theme!
Rules
All eligible entries must be listed as adoptables and have a means for someone in the community to be able to adopt them i.e., there must be a price mentioned (fixed / auction)
Use #frozenDA24 among your tags.
Submit your entry to the contest folder. Membership to the 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 December 01, 2024.
You can submit as many entries as you like, but only one of them may win a prize.
You can use any medium you like as long as all stock and resources, including
Ink by SwollenPiano, literature
Literature
Ink
Each dream I see you in,Your voice echoes from within.Gray names raise pikes, sharp and still,For the climbing corpses downhill.
Your fingers carry ink, spreading to my shins,The solemn cries of minstrels accompanied by grins.The ink spreads further, seeping through my bones,While your whispers glide past the wall of spears.
At the center of it all, a pumping engine driving a machine,A crestfallen body tumbles down the hill.And you did say to someone, somewhere else,“I wish love was perfect as love itself.”
But love, be it now or before,Never mattered, never the core.The shining steel stands ready to protect,Yet bleak existence drowns in your ink.