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shubornaartist has a gift for capturing light, from the glow of a flame to inspirational landscapes. In their candle tutorial, their process is broken down into ten approachable steps anyone can follow.  Check out the tutorial, then drop your questions below! shubornaartist will be answering on July 13th starting at 10AM PST! [DEVIATION] When is the Q+A? 10AM PST on July 13th  Time Zone Converter [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] Draw a candle There's still time to add some light to your life. If you missed the first post, head over to the tutorial and follow the easy steps to make your own and submit to earn a badge! shubornaartist has a gift for capturing light, from the glow of a flame to inspirational landscapes. In their candle tutorial, their process is broken down into ten approachable steps anyone can follow.  Check out the tutorial, then drop your questions below! shubornaartist will be answering on July 13th starting at 10AM PST! [DEVIATION] When is the Q+A? 10AM PST on July

Meet a member of the DeviantArt Ambassador team, @KABANOMORI! @KABANOMORI has been hosting activities in @Traditionalists since May 2025 and is excited to share even more! Whenever you take part in their events, they’ll be there to help, encourage, and connect artists. Say hello to and learn more about @KABANOMORI here: [DEVIATION] cover image Yokai Banner by @KABANOMORI [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.

Have you ever seen a staff or volunteer symbol or ambassador badge and wondered "Who DAt?" Welcome to the interview series that's hittin' DA streets to find out more about these very deviants. [EMOTE] Featuring a Wild Card question which is selected at random from a pool of questions. If you have a suggested random/fun question to add to the list, please feel free to comment here. [DEVIATION] Ahoy! If you'd be so kind, what is your preferred name? Also, do tell, what is the delightfully devious story of your username?  I like Joe best. A few people still call me “Joey” but only those people are still allowed because they are grandfathered in from my childhood and, yes, one of those people is my mom. My legal name is Joseph, but it’s not my favorite. I mean, I guess I could legally change it to “Joe” but uuuuuuggggghhh seems like such a drag so here we are 😃  I’m not sure it’s a delightfully devious story, but “vagrantscout” has been my handle since 2003 when I was the community

Launchpad is coming to Berlin! Come meet the team and fellow artists on July 16th, 2026 at 18:00. Eine deutsche Übersetzung dieses Journals findest du weiter unten. [DEVIATION] [EMOTE] The event is FREE. [EMOTE] Those who arrive first will get to snag some glorious swag! [DEVIATION] We're excited to announce that @Alicante-Design will be joining us as a special guest!  Known for her incredible library of free brushes, tutorials, and resources, Vivi has spent years helping artists of all skill levels rediscover their creativity. She'll be sitting down with Peter to chat about her artistic journey, building community, and what keeps her inspired. [DEVIATION] If you live in the Berlin area or can travel there, RSVP now to join us in person and find out how you can earn through your art. We're excited to meet up, chit that chat, see your work, and tell you all about essential seller tools and product features like Studio, AI tools, Messages, Subscriptions, Analytics, and

Have you ever seen a staff or volunteer symbol or ambassador badge and wondered "Who DAt?" Welcome to the interview series that's hittin' DA streets to find out more about these very deviants. [EMOTE] Featuring a Wild Card question which is selected at random from a pool of questions. If you have a suggested random/fun question to add to the list, please feel free to comment here. [DEVIATION] For a short while we held a space in a captivating bookmark shop... Ahoy! If you'd be so kind, what is your preferred name?  Preferred name depends on your relation to me [EMOTE] But officially, my name is Liat. Also, do tell, what is the delightfully devious story of your username? lollycavalier is a combination of 2 parts. Lolly is a nickname that my friends have called me since childhood, and Cavalier is after my beloved dog Bailey, a King Charles Cavalier. [DEVIATION] How did you first discover DeviantArt and how did it connect to your heArt? I first discovered DA in a design class when I

[DEVIATION] 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. @SabakuNoShi is the recipient of July 2026’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating her! [DEVIATION] @SabakuNoShi has been a long-standing and much-loved presence across DeviantArt, known for both her creative work and the consistent way she supports and uplifts others in the community. Shi’s gallery reflects her wide range of mediums, from intricate miniature dioramas and handcrafted pieces to photography and illustration. What unifies them is a strong sense of imagination and care in execution. Beyond her own artwork, Shi is deeply involved in highlighting and celebrating the work of others. Through her regular features, Daily Deviation suggestions, and ongoing encouragement of fellow artists, she helps bring attention to a diverse range of voices

Meet a member of the DeviantArt Ambassador team, @pinkythepink! @pinkythepink has helped to manage the @CRArtisanCrafts group since 2017 while also being a Community Volunteer since 2016. Whenever you take part in her activities, she’ll be there to help, encourage, and connect artists. Say hello to and learn more about @pinkythepink here: [DEVIATION] cover image Pink Rose Lightbox by @pinkythepink [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.

Please welcome @ReverieBeasts to the volunteer team! She's representing digital art, adoptables and pixels, working hard to bring great finds from across the site to more eyes. So give her a warm welcome and learn more about @ReverieBeasts : [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] Lit candles bring a calming presence already, but ones floating atop a gentle bed of seashells beckons ultimate relaxation. Follow along with this tutorial by shubornaartist, and earn a badge when you submit a floating candle of your very own! [DEVIATION] Step 1: Sketch the glass  Start with a basic cylinder to define the body of the candle glass. [DEVIATION] Step 2: Add the water and floating candle Position the water level inside the glass and place the floating candle. Note that the water line inside mirrors the oval of the opening and is slightly smaller to represent the thickness of the glass. [DEVIATION] Step 3: Add the decorative shells Draw the shells at the bottom of the glass and add a flame to complete the layout. This type of seashell is an oval with tapered ends, stripes along the whorl, and one includes another tapered oval on the body to signify the aperture (opening).  [DEVIATION] Step 4: Add the flame Flames are typically two concentric ovals, with

Please welcome @Markotxe to the volunteer team! He'll be representing photography, working hard to bring great finds from across the site to more eyes. So give them a warm welcome and learn more about @Markotxe : [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.