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A few steps from the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, deviants gathered for a DeviantMeet at historic EastWest Studios for an evening of inspiration, community, and art appreciation. Artwork provided by the community was hung on panels for all arriving guests to see while a curated playlist set the vibes for an energetic event. Toward the back walls were snacks and exclusive DeviantArt merch like hats, stickers, and 25th anniversary coloring books. [DEVIATION] In the same building where countless records from the last several decades were produced, sparks of creativity were in the air from the start.  Host @TheLaurenVerse kicked things off with humor and a dab of chaos. CEO Moti Levy (@Wannabby) was unable to attend in person,  but he welcomed guests with a video and kicked off a kindred evening.  [DEVIATION] Next, Nicole Keller (@nicolikai) outlined benefits of the Launchpad program, and really underlined DeviantArt as a place where artists can foster community and build a

Fillory is calling! This week’s Fan Art Friday is dedicated to The Magicians, the beloved TV series inspired by Lev Grossman’s novels. From Brakebills classrooms to spell-casting chaos, complex friendships, and worlds that refuse to stay neatly separated, The Magicians has inspired artists to explore magic that’s messy, emotional, and deeply human. We’re showcasing fan art that captures the heart, humor, and heartbreak of the series. “Did I do something brave to save my friends, or did I finally find a way to kill myself?” — Quentin Coldwater “Life is basically a solo sport. But sometimes you need a team.” — Eliot Waugh Whether you fell in love with the characters, the worlds, or the beautifully broken way magic works, the fandom continues to keep The Magicians alive through art. Thank you to everyone sharing their passion, creativity, and love for this series because magic may not fix everything, but art helps us feel it all. Explore previous editions in our Fan Art

CHALLENGE ENTRIES NO LONGER ACCEPTED, YOU CAN STILL DO THE ACTIVITY Human writing only please - No AI generated entries in this group. Check out @DeviantAI for AI specific contests. Thanks! [DEVIATION] Join @CRLiterature in reporting on some of our favorite fictional unknowns by writing fun fan fictions based on popular films and television shows 📽️📺 Ponder pop culture’s most perplexing puzzles as we prompt you to provide fans with a satisfying conclusion to cliffhangers and open-ended mysteries in 250 words or less 🧑‍💻🤩 Get inspired to write about worlds you know and love & you might just pick up some rewards along the way 🏅🏆 In the far future a purposeful robot named Wall-E made an intrepid adventure for love, making friends along the way and having an unforeseen influence on the balance of nature. Here is a glimpse of his life https://youtu.be/bpqVe3GvUZU?si=PHNfTGiRL4xhzVsS [VIDEO] If you need more information on his life you are free to read the screenplay to a film about his

Get ready to bee-hold the buzz of the community 🐝✨ The Bee badge is back in bizzness, celebrating the artists who keep DeviantArt humming with creativity, sticky-sweet interactions, and hive-worthy art. Spot something that makes you hum with joy? Drop a limited-time Bee badge on it!  [DEVIATION] 🐝 How to give the Buzzing Bee badge [DEVIATION] Just click the badge icon beneath any deviation or comment, pick the Bee, and hit “Award Badge.” Each badge costs 1 gem, so you can keep the good vibezzz flowing all month long. [DEVIATION] Go on then, make someone’s day a little sweeter 💛 [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 •

Please join me in welcoming two incredible new additions to our Community Volunteer team. Both of them brings their own unique strengths, creativity, and passion for supporting artists across DeviantArt. We’re really excited to have them on board. [DEVIATION] @ReverieBeasts Adoptables • Digital Art • Pixel Art ReverieBeasts brings a strong imaginative voice to the community, with work that blends narrative, atmosphere, and striking visual storytelling. Her art often feels like stepping into another world, and that sense of creativity and depth will be a wonderful addition to volunteer-led initiatives. @exarobibliologist Literature • Photography A familiar name in many corners of DeviantArt, exarobibliologist has long been involved in supporting and uplifting others through feedback, encouragement, and community engagement. With a passion for storytelling and helping fellow deviants grow, he brings both experience and heart to the team. [DEVIATION] Both of these volunteers

We are celebrating 50,000 members! [GIF] We love to be here for you, and love that you are here. [EMOTE] [EMOTE] Create a deviation that highlights what you love about our devious Community.  Submit to your gallery with the tag: #Community50K All mediums accepted.  Deadline is May 31, 2026 Prizes [EMOTE]  First: 3,000 points Second: 2,000 points Third: 1,000 points Judges: @Community team members The 50,000th member 😯 [EMOTE] @Ahome124 [EMOTE] Congratulations! YOU HAVE WON 5,000 points!! [GIF] [EMOTE] Bonus [EMOTE] Comment with a fun or funny DA memory and you might randomly be gifted with points/badges/feature/who knows from a member of the Community Team [EMOTE] [GIF]

Each month, Community Groups across DeviantArt host creative challenges for their members, offering an opportunity to earn that month’s shared Profile badge. [DEVIATION] 🧜 May theme: Mermay Celebrate Mermay with artwork inspired by merfolk, ocean fantasy, underwater worlds, and the wonder beneath the waves. Make a splash with your aquatic artwork! [DEVIATION] 🎨 May 2026 Community Group challenges @Fan-Art-World - MerMay Magic Fan Art Challenge @DevNews - The May group badge, Mermay! @DeviantAI - Push your limits during Mermay @Traditionalists - May badge challenge - Mermay magic @color-me-club - May profile badge challenge @CRLiterature - Extra, Extra! Earn the mermay badge 🏅 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 to include #Mermay under Tags before submission. [DEVIATION] Once your deviation’s live, you can confirm

[EMOTE] Ready to unleash some wild emotion? [DEVIATION] Animals might not show feelings the same way we do, but with a few tricks, you can bring them vividly to life and make every expression jump off the page (or screen!). In this tutorial, @basiceagles walks you through easy, fun techniques to give your animals expressions full of personality and attitude. [DEVIATION] Follow along, pick up some new skills, and snag a feisty new badge for completing the tutorial! [DEVIATION] [EMOTE] STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL Build the face Step 1 Sketch a rough circle and add horizontal and vertical guidelines to set the direction of your animal’s gaze. [DEVIATION] Step 2 Block in the head with simple shapes for the face and ears. [DEVIATION] Step 3 Place the eyes and mouth. [DEVIATION] Step 4 Refine with fur, small details, and your final polish. [DEVIATION] [EMOTE] Want to give your character more personality? Add facial expressions to make it pop! 🐾 TIP 1: Let the eyes shine The eyes do

[DEVIATION] Feathers are delicate and detailed, and after you follow this tutorial by @BeckyKidus , you'll have the building blocks you need to add details to feather drawings of your own. Submit your creation to get a Badge. Now that's a feather in your cap! [DEVIATION] Part I: The Basics  Step 1: Planning Start with a swoopy line for the feather shaft, showing the size and direction of your feather. Tip: A slight curve instantly makes your feather feel more natural. [DEVIATION] Step 2: Finishing the sketch Draw the vane around the shaft, tapering at each end as you see here. Tip: Asymmetrical sides make for a more interesting feather. [DEVIATION] Step 3: Inking Add lineart once you've gotten a shape you like.  [DEVIATION] Step 4: Finishing the lineart Add larger details: the afterfeather (the downy poof near the base) and any damage to the vane. A feather that isn't perfectly smooth is more interesting! [DEVIATION] Step 5: Detailing Add parallel lines across the vane