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The volunteer team has some incredible people in it, and today we want to celebrate @TheFulkrum ! He's been representing synthography and digital art, surfacing great finds, and bringing hidden gems to more eyes across the site. If you haven't already, take a few minutes to get to know @TheFulkrum and learn about his creative journey. [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] Note: If you have off-topic comments on other areas of DeviantArt, find the corresponding forum thread here. Please follow our Etiquette policy and Forum rules.

[DEVIATION] Tiny, round, and with absolutely squishable cheeks, it's no wonder why hamsters are adored and have inspired many de-de-de-de-dances and memes. Nibble by nibble, Alicante-Design will teach you how to create a furry friend of your very own.   [DEVIATION] Step 1 Start with a soft oval shape for the head. [DEVIATION] Step 2 Add a slightly larger circle under the body. Round. [DEVIATION] Step 3 Place two half-circles on top of the head for the ears. [DEVIATION] Step 4 Place two small circles at the bottom of the body for the feet. Hammies really just are a series of orbs, huh? [DEVIATION] Step 5 Lightly sketch guiding crosshairs across the head to help you place the face symmetrically. [DEVIATION] Step 6 Add two big eyes, a tiny nose, and a small mouth. Remember: If the mouth looks like a sideways three, that there's a cutie! [DEVIATION] Step 7  Draw two small oval shapes on the belly circle for the paws. [DEVIATION] Step 8 What in the Pikachu? Add two big

Each month, @DA-Ambassadors in @Community Affiliated Groups host creative challenges for their members, offering an opportunity to earn that month's shared Profile badge. [DEVIATION] 🍂 September Theme: Falling for fall September means shorter days, longer shadows, and the most artsy season of the year. This month's challenges invite you to capture all that golden, crisp, cozy fall energy in your art 🍁🌰 [DEVIATION] 🎨 September 2026 DA Ambassador Badge Challenges @color-me-club: Earn the September 2026 Group Profile Badge! @DeviantAI: #FallForArt at DeviantAI @DevNews: September Group Badge Challenge: Fall For Art @Digitalists: Celebrate the Changing Seasons and #FallForArt! @Fan-Art-World: Fall For Art Fan Art Badge Challenge @Traditionalists: September Badge Challenge - Fall For Art 🏅 How to earn the badge Participate in any of the challenges listed above and follow the instructions in that Group's journal. When you're done creating and ready to submit your deviation, make sure

Meet @BeckyKidus , one of our amazing community volunteers! Whether they're helping spotlight incredible artwork, supporting fellow creators, or lending a hand behind the scenes, they're an important part of what makes the DeviantArt community thrive. Take a few minutes to get to know @BeckyKidus and learn about their journey! [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] Note: If you have off-topic comments on other areas of DeviantArt, find the corresponding forum thread here. Please follow our Etiquette policy and Forum rules.

Meet @Kat-Zaphire , one of our amazing community volunteers! Whether she’s helping spotlight incredible artwork, supporting fellow creators, or lending a hand behind the scenes, she’s an important part of what makes the DeviantArt community thrive. Take a few minutes to get to know @Kat-Zaphire and learn about her journey. [DEVIATION]

Please join me in giving a warm welcome to a new group of community volunteers joining our team. Each of them brings something a little different, and I’m genuinely excited to have them here supporting the community in their own ways. @artelaria Anime/Manga • Digital Art • Fan Art • Traditional Art artelaria’s work is full of expressive characters and beautiful attention to detail. Whether working digitally or traditionally, there’s a strong sense of personality in everything she creates. @EyeOfTheKat Photography Eyeofthekat has a great eye for capturing mood and moment. Her photography feels thoughtful and grounded, with a natural sense of composition that really draws you in. @Markotxe Photography Markotxe brings a strong photographic perspective to the team, with work that highlights both environment and emotion. There’s a quiet storytelling element in his shots that makes you want to linger a little longer. @PurpelBlur Digital Art • Photography • Pixel Art •

[DEVIATION] Live long and prosper because it's Star Trek Day! 60 years ago today, on September 8th 1966, the first episode of Star Trek aired in the United States of America. "The Man Trap" saw the crew of the USS Enterprise encountering a mysterious space vampire on an alien planet. Funny thing about this episode? It wasn't even the actual pilot episode of Star Trek! After a failed first pilot episode was rejected as "too brainy" for audiences, a rare second pilot episode secured the show's future; but even that pilot wasn't aired until the third episode of season 1. "The Man Trap" won out as it featured distinct sci-fi elements, a mysterious alien monster, and showcase the main trio of Kirk, Spock, and McCoy. Who knew!   In honor of this stellar anniversary, I have a galaxy full of fun Star Trek facts, fictions, and fantasies for you to enjoy below. Set phasers for fun! Beyond Antares is a song written for Nyota Uhura [ Nichelle Nichols] and was originally sung accompanied by the

[DEVIATION] I'm heading out to Anthro SoCal 2026 at the Ontario Convention Center in California to support one of our favorite artists, DeviantArt Senior member @The-SixthLeafClover 🎊 If you’re attending the con, swing by @The-SixthLeafClover’s booth located at E6 between 1 PM - 4 PM on September 18th to say hi and grab some DeviantArt swag while supplies last. I'll also be roaming the convention floor so whenever you spot this green light-up headband, feel free to stop and chat 🙂 [DEVIATION] Oh, and big congrats to @The-SixthLeafClover for designing the official Anthro SoCal 2026 tank top available at the convention. If you want ideas on how to congratulate her, try using the pose depicted here! See you there! [DEVIATION] Note: If you have off-topic comments on other areas of DeviantArt, find the corresponding forum thread here. Please follow our Etiquette policy and Forum rules.

In honor of Star Trek day this September 8th marking the 60th anniversary of one of our favorite sci-fi franchises boldly going where no franchise had gone before, here's some Trek-inspired deviations from both our @DA-Ambassadors as well as some enterprising deviants 🤩 So set a course for fun and exploration as we bring a little bit of Starfleet to your screens 🌌 [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] 🖖 Share your own Star Trek inspired deviations in the comments below 🖖 [DEVIATION] Note: If you have comments or feedback about DeviantArt products or services, find the corresponding forum thread here. Please follow our Etiquette policy and Forum rules.

July is packed with exciting events, challenges, tutorials, and community celebrations! Whether you're looking to improve your skills, join a friendly competition, discover new groups, or celebrate fellow artists, there's something for everyone this month. [DEVIATION] [EMOTE]Community Highlights 🎉 Celebrating Deviousness – July 2026 Join us in celebrating @SabakuNoShi , our July Deviousness recipient! Their creativity, dedication, and lasting contributions to the DeviantArt community have earned them one of our highest community honors. 🏅 Seniority Announcement – July 2026 Join us in recognizing members reaching major DeviantArt milestones. Congratulations to everyone celebrating another year of creativity with the community! [EMOTE] Gold Coin Badge 2026: For the Hoard Share a little treasure with fellow artists by awarding the Gold Coin content badge to artwork you think deserves a spot in the hoard. Every badge helps celebrate creativity across the community. [EMOTE]