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An ocean of love by Iviwrites, literature
Literature
An ocean of love
Swimming through pools of regret.
Seas even.
An ocean?
Ocean of regret.
Am I a horrible woman for loving a man like you or are you the horrible one because you made a woman like me turn into a monster, turn into you?
We are the terrible ones for loving
the right souls,
in a very wrong time,
we both knew,
right from the start,
it didn't stop us from falling,
it won't save us,
it won't stop us from drowning
in the ocean of sorrow and despair,
in the ocean where our souls first met,
the same ocean which used to be full of uncertainty.
Now it is certain-no amount of love can save the drowned-there is no luck for the fallen ones-no compassion for the heartbroken ones-there is no safety for the lovers.
You knew there was a risk.
You never knew how risky it was.
How can you predict the depth of an ocean?
How can you predict the depth of a person?
You can never know until you start swimming.
You can never know until you start loving.
An ocean of regret for the times I've spent drowning for
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YCH Showcase - October 2024 by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
YCH Showcase - October 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 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 prolific gallery showcases a diverse mix of expressive and dynamic YCH poses, often centered around fantasy themes. Her art style blends soft, eye-catching shading with playful and elegant details that bring her creations to life.
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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
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
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
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!
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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
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
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
Snow Angels Challenge by SofiatheSpaceWizard, journal
Snow Angels Challenge
Happy Holidays DeviantAI, I’m excited to bring you our December monthly challenge … Snow Angels! The entire DeviantArt community is embracing the snow this season and our group is diving into the cold to bring a little bit of heaven to earth with a creative chorus of snow angels ❄️😇 Use your favorite AI to show us what “snow angels” mean to you: a literal angel made of snow, making a traditional snow angel in fluffy powder, a beautiful OC in a snowy scene … the possibilities are yours to create!
RULES ⚖️
❄️😇 You must be a DeviantAI member to participate in this contest
❄️😇 Three (3) entries per person only.
❄️😇 Your artwork must be created specifically for this contest.
❄️😇 Use any AI generator you would like, but mark the “Created with AI Tools” box
❄️😇 Tag your deviation with #DAISnowAngels (required for rewards consideration)
❄️😇 Entries must be visible to all Deviants: no NSFW, no Watchers-Only, No Premium Gallery deviations
❄️😇 Please submit your entries to our Snow Angels Challenge
Mystery Tag Bonus: Week 9 Winners by vagrantscout, journal
Mystery Tag Bonus: Week 9 Winners
Welcome to the MYSTERY TAG BONUS!
Each Monday, a rotating panel from the Community group will select a handful of deviations from a specific Daily Challenge tag to reward each with 100 DA Points and a Quartz Badge. The Mystery Tag for the week of October 27 - November 2 is …
LAKEEERIE ☱
Congratulations to the following deviations for being selected the #lakeeerie winners in this week’s Mystery Tag Bonus 🥳
We award the Mystery Tag Bonus every Monday … make sure to complete the Daily Challenges for your chance to win DA Points and Badges. Good luck!Joe @ DA
Metro fantasque - Whimsical Metro by HHylst, literature
Literature
Metro fantasque - Whimsical Metro
𝕯ans une métropole effervescente, où les bâtiments grattent le ciel et où la vie ne s’arrête jamais, se trouve un métro, veine centrale de la ville.
C’est un monde, un cadre de vie que beaucoup d’entre nous connaissent, un microcosme où se croisent des milliers de destins.
Notre histoire, qui pourrait être la vôtre, se déroule ici, dans ce métro ordinaire, vecteur de trafic entre boulot, dodo, et autres activités multiples de bien des usagers vivotant aux alentours.
Ces usagers, anonymes parmi la foule, s’y entassent chaque jour, le plus souvent pressés, fatigués, et souvent indifférents aux visages qui les entourent.
Chaque wagon est un peu comme un théâtre silencieux où se jouent des scènes de la vie quotidienne : ballet de bagages, vêtements froissés, peaux frôlées, regards échangés, soupirs étouffés et sourires esquissés …
Tantôt discrets, tantôt insistants, parfois irritants ou lourdauds, à l’occasion empreints de sincérité, bienveillance, altruisme, ou d’un certain charme,