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We Follow the Midnight Path by Laurent-Auvel, literature
Literature
We Follow the Midnight Path
we submitted our own demons
filling them with molten gold
encasing them in dripping silver
scattering their bones over the moors
sipping marrow from their splintered spine
we dance to larks and finches’ dirge
sorrows and joys - all entwined
our pain sculpted into clay ravens and iron dragons
feathers made of eternity threads oozing with azure
we sank in the puddle of blood
taking what is ours, suffocating our nightmares
with earth from under our graves
mouth full of soil
maybe not without pain, darkness instead of day
we follow the midnight path, biting into flesh of our prey
we mark the trees with ancient runes
kenaz and hagalaz
joined in the endless night
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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
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.
YCH
Completed examples
's YCH art stands out for its
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
SNOWY ANIMALS CHALLENGE by Yhorey-San, journal
SNOWY ANIMALS CHALLENGE
We’re joining in on the snow-themed Community fun with our own snow-themed challenge in
AnthroCommunity ❄️ We’ve collected a list of our favorite Snowy Animals below as your inspiration
for creating an original wintery Anthro character 🐻❄️ Create a new deviation based on one of the
following Snowy Animals and submit to our gallery for a chance to win some DA Points this holiday
season 🎁
● Arctic Fox
● Arctic Hare
● Arctic Wolf
● Caribou / Reindeer
● Emperor Penguin
● Polar Bear
● Snow Goose
● Snow Leopard
● Snowy Owl
● Walrus
Here’s the rules and rewards for this AnthroCommunity group challenge:
■ ✅ All deviations must abide by DeviantArt Terms of Service, our Fair Use rules for
submissions, and the Submission Guidelines for AnthroCommunity … off topic or
inappropriate entries will be removed
■ 🙏 Create your images with digital and traditional tools in whatever art style you’d like … use
the tag “AnthroCommunity” when submitting your deviation please and thank you
■ 🎨 One entry
A Legend of Snow: Expecto Snowballis! by writeddreams2reality, journal
A Legend of Snow: Expecto Snowballis!
Welcome to CRLiterature!
This December, we’re discovering a desert world filled with magic that has forgotten the wonders of winter in our “Legend of Snow” weekly activities. ❄️ Follow the prompts below to build out your own version of this fantasy universe with a little magic and a lot of fun for your chance to win DA points or badges! 🏅
❄️The Legend of Snow, Part 1: ❄️
The desert is unrelenting as you make your daily march to the only well within hundreds of miles. From more than a mile away, you can already see the snaking lines of people queuing for their daily water allotment, already knowing it is never enough to crush that gnawing sense of dehydration in the pit of your stomach, but it is just enough that you won’t collapse while scavenging for food.
As you make your way down the hard scrabble path from the rocky outcrop you’ve called home for 20 years, a small boulder slides from under your feet, sending you toppling forward and onto your hands and knees. As you recover
Feature: Writing tutorials + undiscovered art by BeckyKidus, journal
Feature: Writing tutorials + undiscovered art
It is time to feature more tutorials and undiscovered art! :dummy:
As usual, the feature will be divided into two parts. The first part includes tutorials on how to design characters and creatures, and the second part is a selection of artwork I’ve discovered recently with fewer than 50 favourites.
Previous features are linked at the bottom of the journal, and I post a new feature each month on my profile, usually around the 15th :la:
This month, we'll focus on an art form which can be a bit hidden on DA, namely writing. There are a lot of good stories, fan fiction and poetry out there, though - as well as some excellent tutorials on writing!
First, we'll start with... well, story writing. @illuminara and @OokamiKasumi start us off by giving some tips on how to start writing in general, as well as giving some beginner tips. illuminara also has an enlightening guide on how to write your first draft, and then @MomoPoms gives some great advice on how to write good fanfiction
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
Mystery Tag Bonus: Week 10 Winners by vagrantscout, journal
Mystery Tag Bonus: Week 10 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 November 3 - November 9 is …
SYMMETRY ☯️
Congratulations to the following deviations for being selected the #symmetry 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
Commissions Showcase - November 2024 by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
Commissions Showcase - November 2024
Welcome to this monthly feature, where we'll be showcasing some of the fantastic commission options available from artists right here on DeviantArt. Each month, we'll be highlighting different creators who can bring your characters and ideas to life in ways that are as unique as they are stunning. Whether you're ready to commission your next piece or just browsing for inspiration, this series is sure to help you find the right person to bring your vision to life!
Community quotes
thank you for this beautiful piece! you were wonderful to work with -
Thank you so so much once again for this beautiful art of my OC! -
Вауууу, потрясающий стиль 😭 столько характера в выражении лица, очень круто 🙌 -
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I seriously can’t thank you enough for this, your work is fantastic and I’m so happy I was able to commission you 🥰♥️♥️ -
I just love em ♥️!! -
Ooooh these look so great! : D I love the frame as well! really nice pixel work!! -
Holiday by Notowa, literature
Literature
Holiday
The time has come again
Feels weaker every year
Far from where we begin
If only we were together
Emptiness awaits. It's the same all of the time
Endless nights, I lie awake, hoping just one time
I'm there with everyone once again
I can't be there anymore
But enjoy yourself anyway
For my sake, try again another day
A memory not forgotten
Where all selfishness is forgiven
Comforted in these changes
Connect what's been taken
Never give in and be your best
On a holiday, on a holiday
Happy holiday
For a future reference
On a holiday, on a holiday
Happy holiday
For a future in remembrance
On a holiday, on a holiday
Happy holiday