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Behind the scenes, a mix of staff and passionate Community Volunteers work together to spotlight amazing art from across DeviantArt. [EMOTE] What’s a Daily Deviation? Every day, we feature standout artwork from the community -- these are called Daily Deviations (or DDs!). Our team helps discover and suggest pieces across a wide range of categories so all kinds of creativity get their moment to shine. [EMOTE] Staff @moonbeam13 - All areas @KovoWolf - All areas [EMOTE] Community Volunteers Our volunteers each focus on the areas they know and love: @AlexanderPaupoff - Adoptables, Anime & Manga, Anthro, Digital Art, Literature @BeckyKidus - Stock & Resources, Traditional Art, Tutorials @Ellysiumn - Digital Art, Stock & Resources, Photomanipulation, Wallpaper @iingo - Anime & Manga, Pixel Art @Kat-Zaphire - Synthography (AI), Digital Art, Photomanipulation @Malintra-Shadowmoon - Synthography (AI), Artisan Crafts, Literature, Traditional Art @Pascua-Tanya - Fan Art @phoenixleo - Anime

This week’s Fan Art Friday is turning up the heat with Heated Rivalry, the beloved hockey romance by Rachel Reid. From stolen glances across the rink to years of tension that refuse to cool, this story gave us one of the most unforgettable rivalries in romance. The chemistry between Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov is electric, complicated, and impossible to ignore. What starts as competition on the ice becomes something far more intense behind closed doors. Whether you fell for the sharp banter, the secret meetings, or the slow unraveling of two guarded hearts, this series has given fandom plenty to scream about. Time to celebrate your favorite moments, scenes, and interpretations through fan art! [DEVIATION] “You’re my favorite,” Ilya whispered. “I’m not ashamed of this. I’m not ashamed of you.” - Shane Rivalries this heated don’t just stay on the page -- they leap off it. This week, we’re celebrating the art, the angst, and the sparks that make Heated Rivalry

Our volunteer team helps spotlight amazing artwork across DeviantArt—especially through Daily Deviations -- and supports the community by surfacing hidden gems, celebrating creators, and keeping inspiration flowing across the site. Right now, we’re especially hoping to connect with people who have a strong eye in: Anthro Photography Literature That said, we’re absolutely open to hearing from anyone who feels passionate about discovering and sharing great work. If you love exploring the site, noticing details others might miss, and uplifting creators -- you might be exactly who we’re looking for! Volunteers help shape what gets seen and celebrated, and it’s a great way to get more involved in the community while supporting artists you love. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you 💚 [DEVIATION]

January is all about fresh starts, creative momentum, and finding inspiration in new places. As the year unfolds, our community is already buzzing with challenges, prompts, and collaborative events designed to spark ideas, build connections, and celebrate creativity in all its forms. ✨ Community Highlights Celebrating Deviousness - January 2026 This month, we’re thrilled to celebrate @BisBiswas as our January recipient of the Deviousness Award!  Seniority Announcement - January 2026 Congratulations to our newest Senior Members! Thank you for your continued impact and passion within the community. 🎉 Confetti EVERYWHERE! Nothing says “I love your art” like a Confetti Badge! Sprinkle some joy and make someone’s day. 💥 Missed a Badge - Revisit 2025s Tutorials!  How’s your badge collection looking? Peek at last year’s most coveted digital keepsakes.  Group-Led Events New Horizons Challenge Draw it, color it, or do both! Create unseen worlds and bring them to

DeviantArt Ambassadors are community leaders who bring artists together--hosting events, supporting creativity, and helping their communities thrive. Each affiliated group is powered by passionate Ambassadors who keep their corner of DeviantArt active, welcoming, and full of inspiration. 💙 [EMOTE] Staff @vagrantscout [EMOTE]Communities [EMOTE] (Anthro & Characters) @acouaria [EMOTE] (Coloring & Line Art) @AlexanderPaupoff @HDdeviant @Sarramedjj [EMOTE] (Adoptables & Design) @AlexanderPaupoff [EMOTE](Anime & Manga) @AlexanderPaupoff @AngeKrystaleen @BellaBridjon @iingo @Pascua-Tanya [EMOTE] (Crafts & Handmade Art) @HDdeviant @pinkythepink @SableBlu @Vitani4000 [EMOTE] (Writing & Poetry) @AlexanderPaupoff @BeckyKidus @DrThomasStockmann @HDdeviant @WritingDD2R [EMOTE] (Photography) @Mouselemur @Sarramedjj [EMOTE] (AI / Synthography) @CathryneDelamort @Eulogy612 @exarobibliologist @SableBlu @sterlingsapphire @Stingsman21 @TaliaRebellious

[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. @augenweide is the recipient of March 2026’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating him! [DEVIATION] For over 16 years, @augenweide has been a steady and inspiring presence in the photography community. His gallery is a masterclass in restraint and intention, featuring black-and-white landscapes that invite stillness, reflection, and a deeper way of seeing. From fog drifting between trees to the hush of freshly fallen snow, his work transforms quiet moments in nature into visuals that feel both poetic and profoundly human. Beyond his own artistry, @augenweide has played a meaningful role in shaping the spirit and standards of DeviantArt photography. Through his leadership in multiple quality-focused groups, thoughtful critiques, and steadfast

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

[DEVIATION] Spring is so much more than new blossoms and eggs hatching.  A brave wildflower bursting through a crack in the sidewalk. The rumble of far-away thunderstorms. Needing a sweater in the morning but shedding it for a lighter shirt in the afternoon. [DEVIATION] To celebrate the season, share a deviation that reflects the feeling of spring for you, whether that’s blooming flowers, shifting light, lush landscapes, soft textures, or small everyday details that feel full of new life. [DEVIATION] [EMOTE]Spring forth[EMOTE] Create a deviation that captures the feeling or color of spring.  Submit it to DeviantArt as a deviation with the tag #SpringForth.  [DEVIATION] [DEVIATION] Want to earn an extra badge? Post your deviation to Reddit and drop a link to your post in the comments below. Staff will be awarding Quartz, Hype, and Diamond badges in the comments. However spring shows up around you, share how you interpret it! [DEVIATION]

DeviantArt is proud to announce a new opportunity for deviants to contribute to the community at a deeper level! The Ambassador program is designed to give deviants a chance to bring artists together, offer ways for artists to hone their skills or try new things, and help shape the future of the community.  Deviants eligible to participate in the Ambassador program are those who are co-founders or top contributors of official DeviantArt groups or affiliated groups. There are many factors that determine whether or not deviants might be a good fit for the Ambassador program, but all potential ambassadors should: Frequently run or organize community events Routinely be active participants in their community Consistently encourage and cheer on other artists Ambassadors will have direct contact with and support from DeviantArt team members when hosting events and challenges, to help their projects thrive.   Are you ready to be a community ambassador? Fill out the application

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