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Updates
So much is always changing at DeviantArt. Here, you can find out exactly what our team has been working on. Discover where to leave feedback. UPDATES If product notes and announcements are your thing, you're going to be really excited about what comes next. Most recent update: DEVIANTART PROTECT You said art theft was your greatest concern; we listened. See all the good we're doing with DeviantArt Protect. DEVIANTART HOW-TO Learn more about what you can do on DeviantArt with these excellent vids. Most recent how-to: See all updates. Give feedback or get support!
(Ended) Monster Partner CHALLENGE by Parororo, journal
(Ended) Monster Partner CHALLENGE
☆ CHALLENGE HAS ENDED ! ☆ Thanks a lot to everyone who entered! Winners will be announced soon! ♡ ---- Hey friends! It's finally time for the #MonsterPartnerChallenge ! What is this? An invitation for you create and draw a monster companion for you or your original character♪ ‘Monster’ is usually a word with negative connotations, but it doesn’t have to be that way! And, the best way to show that is to... make friends with them~?! Who knows, maybe that’s exactly what you or your character needed! How Do I Participate? Create an artwork of your OC or yourself accompanied by a monster or creature. Submit your piece on DeviantArt with the tag #monsterpartnerchallenge Submit your work no later than 11:59:59 PM (PT) ON AUGUST 26, 2022 Multiple submissions are allowed. Prizes Grand Prize: 16” Professional Drawing Tablet and 1-Year Core Pro. 2nd Place: 1-Year Core+, 8,000 DeviantArt Points + 900 Fragments. 3rd Place: 1-Year Core, 4,000 DeviantArt Points + 900
Community Highlights by team, journal
Community Highlights
Find out what's happening within the DeviantArt Community. From artist interviews to community events, this is where you can find it all! DEVIANTART SYMPOSIUM: See what DeviantArt's sponsored artists have been up to. Tune into the streaming DeviantArt Collective andmeet the DeviantArt Society! ARTIST INTERVIEWS: Learn more about our artists in weekly chats! DAILY DEVIATIONS: Every day we highlight exceptional artwork. See today's winners here, or recommend someone for recognition. COMMUNITY RECOGNITION: Those going above and beyond can be granted two prestigious awards; Seniority and Deviousness. See all Artist Interviews or all Community Highlights.
Resources by team, journal
Resources
Open up a box of inspiration and snag some free digital art tools! These resources are perfect for whatever artistic endeavor you may find yourself taking on. TUTORIALS Don't be afraid to try something new! Simple, step-by-step tutorials from incredible deviants. This month's tutorial: WEEKLY COMMUNITY ART TIP Every week we highlight a piece of educational content from the community! CREATIVE CRATES Free download packs from some of your favorite artists, paired with insights and a spectacular piece of art. See them all here. See all resources. Looking for information on updates or support?
Weekly Artist Interview: burningmonk by team, journal
Weekly Artist Interview: burningmonk
Follow @team for weekly art tips and monthly challenges from artists you love! This Wednesday we're featuring urban photographer @burningmonk. Longtime Deviant (18 whole years!), @burningmonk specializes in capturing the Tokyo metropolis. If you want to learn how to take photos like him, he made a whole resource of photography compositional tips as well as night photography tips! And don't forget, we also feature his answers on our official Facebook page. How and when did you get started in photography? When I came to Tokyo in 2008, I had a simple camera that I barely used. Over my first year in the city, I realized I needed motivation to go out and explore it deeply, so I bought a more ‘serious’ camera and it all grew from there. What do you hope a viewer feels when they see your photographs? I’m not sure. I would hope that they simply enjoy the experience of seeing my photos. But beyond that, the specific feeling is entirely up to them. I don’t have any desire to make
World Mental Health Day 2022 by team, journal
World Mental Health Day 2022
(cover image courtesy of @joifish) First celebrated in 1992, October 10th is recognized as World Mental Health Day by the World Federation for Mental Health and the World Health Organization. Centered on education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma surrounding mental health and mental illness, World Mental Health Day is observed internationally each year. This journal will provide information about World Mental Health Day, the theme for this year, and a variety of mental health resources for people who may benefit from them. This Year’s Theme The theme for World Mental Health Day 2022 is “Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority.” Access to mental health resources and professional services is varied around the world and often requires some level of affluence to take advantage of. This year’s goal is to work toward a world where everyone can access the mental health care they need. Resources In 2019 and 2020, DeviantArt consulted with Dr. Gina Alfonso
Weekly Artist Interview: Ubermonster by team, journal
Weekly Artist Interview: Ubermonster
Follow @team for weekly art tips and monthly challenges from artists you love! We have a special guest for this week's interview: artist Anthony Francisco @Ubermonster, Creative Director at Dolphin Entertainment and former Marvel Senior Visual Development Artist. You might be familiar with his work as the designer of baby Groot, Dora Milaje, Okoye, Nakia, and Thor: Ragnarok's Loki. @Ubermonster also expanded on this interview on Twitter Spaces! Be warned, the following interview will contain major spoilers for the MCU movies Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Infinity War. Let's ask what everyone wants to know: you worked for Marvel for 9 years, tell us how you got that dream job. Before going to Marvel I had already been working in the industry for 12 years. I got in because I knew Charlie Wen, the co-head of visual development and designer of the on-screen Thor, and Marvel needed a creature designer for Guardians of the Galaxy. An art colleague of mine, Kevin Chen, recommended
Community Discussion: AI Art by team, journal
Community Discussion: AI Art
There has recently been a surge in the popularity of AI art—that is, art generated by artificial intelligence, using machine learning. This has led to conversation and debate among the greater art community about AI art’s authenticity as an art form, as well as the potential benefits and drawbacks to its use. This journal will detail some of the basics of AI art, how it works, and some of the arguments for and against its usage, with the intent of generating community discussion on the topic. What is AI Art? The term “AI art” (also called image generation) refers to artwork created with the assistance of artificial intelligence or machine learning tools. Computer-generated artwork has existed since the mid-1900s, with artists pioneering ways to use computers to create artwork. In recent years, AI art has become more popular, with computer-generated artwork being sold at auction, and in the past few months in particular, there has been a surge in interest because a number of AI art
More Profile personalization: MEGA Custom Sections by team, journal
More Profile personalization: MEGA Custom Sections
Reach peak personalization with three new Custom Sections placed in a MEGA strip across the top of your Profile. Show your audience who you are above the fold by selecting one, two, or three separate sections, fixed-width or stretched, to highlight what means most right from the top. Take it from the Top Already imagining how you could transform your Profile? Here’s some inspiration for how you could use these top-notch Custom Sections: Add a short bio, punctuated with deviations from your Gallery or your favourites. Display your top-selling Commissions alongside completed commissions you’ve made for your customers. Feature quotes that speak to your soul. Promote a teaser to entice new fans into subscribing to one of your monthly tiers or Premium Galleries. Showcase unique image compilations that encapsulate your aesthetic. Start Customizing Design at your Core Personalization is just one of the many exclusive benefits of Core. Not a Core Member yet? If you’re already bursting with
Seniority Announcement: October 2022 by team, journal
Seniority Announcement: October 2022
Seniority has been a cornerstone of DeviantArt since its early years and is an award given to those who have made their mark on the community. These outstanding deviants have been recognized for their level of interaction, helpfulness with others, kindness, sincerity, and many other traits. Recognized by the medal icon that appears next to their username, fewer than 2,000 deviants have received the distinction of Seniority over the last 22 years. The following five deviants, having shown a kindred spirit that has led to continued positive community interaction and involvement, are the most recent recipients of Seniority. Please join us in congratulating them! @JoeyJazz @JoeyJazz’s artwork is instantly recognizable for anyone who has browsed DeviantArt for more than a few minutes. A skilled digital artist who regularly provides artwork for the community to use for customization, his contributions over the years are difficult to overstate. @RiEile In 16 years, @RiEile has quietly
Legs by Aisotelo, literature
Legs
Woke up with four legs With no fear of the world And an easy life People on two legs Worked to raise me on how to Walk on my two legs Now able to walk Walk upon my own two legs I can see the world The world is strange I saw things that had brought fear, But also brought joy My two legs grow strong As I learned more and saw more Feeling more mature Someone with two legs Fell in love with me and I Fell in love with them At night we bonded And started to raise young ones Who walked with four legs The young ones started To walk on their own two legs Growing more mature My young ones one day Had to leave to learn more and Grow as I had done My two legs grew weak So I carry another Leg to help me walk I saw this world But I have not seen it all I want to see more But do I need to I am happy that I walked Upon my own legs









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