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Meet @BeckyKidus , one of our amazing community volunteers! Whether they're helping spotlight incredible artwork, supporting fellow creators, or lending a hand behind the scenes, they're an important part of what makes the DeviantArt community thrive. Take a few minutes to get to know @BeckyKidus and learn about their journey! [DEVIATION] [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.

Meet a member of the DeviantArt Ambassador team, @HDdeviant! @HDdeviant has helped to plan and run events in both @color-me-club and @CRLiterature since May 2025. Whenever you take part in their events, they’ll be there to help, encourage, and connect artists. Say hello to and learn more about @HDdeviant here: [DEVIATION] cover image THE GREAT ORIGINAL CHARACTER SNOWFIGHT by @HDdeviant [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.

I woke up today to the sound of rain hitting the windows. I peeked through the blind - wow, a vertical wall of water! It felt like salvation after weeks of relentless heatwave. I don't particularly like summer; here in the UK, the heat is worse than in many places, because the humidity makes every step feel like waddling in soup. But now, the air is finally crisp and fresh, and I can breathe again. The light changes too; the sun is lower in the sky, casting dramatic shadows that make everything look like a painting. What's that? Sweaters? Well, duh! Sweaters are the best! I love the texture of wool, and my cardigans still carry a faint smell of the laundry detergent from when I retired them. (Also, thick socks. Also flat caps!) Fall just seems to be the most comfortable time of year for me - cozying up with books, drinking hot chocolate, and watching the leaves turn from green to yellow and then to orange. And the food! Pumpkin spice everything! Extra cinnamon, warm soups

Meet @Kat-Zaphire , one of our amazing community volunteers! Whether she’s helping spotlight incredible artwork, supporting fellow creators, or lending a hand behind the scenes, she’s an important part of what makes the DeviantArt community thrive. Take a few minutes to get to know @Kat-Zaphire and learn about her journey. [DEVIATION]

The volunteer team has some incredible people in it, and today we want to celebrate @TheFulkrum ! He's been representing synthography and digital art, surfacing great finds, and bringing hidden gems to more eyes across the site. If you haven't already, take a few minutes to get to know @TheFulkrum and learn about his creative journey. [DEVIATION] [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.

Each month, @DA-Ambassadors in @Community Affiliated Groups host creative challenges for their members, offering an opportunity to earn that month's shared Profile badge. [DEVIATION] 🍂 September Theme: Falling for fall September means shorter days, longer shadows, and the most artsy season of the year. This month's challenges invite you to capture all that golden, crisp, cozy fall energy in your art 🍁🌰 [DEVIATION] 🎨 September 2026 DA Ambassador Badge Challenges @color-me-club: Earn the September 2026 Group Profile Badge! @DeviantAI: #FallForArt at DeviantAI @DevNews: September Group Badge Challenge: Fall For Art @Digitalists: Celebrate the Changing Seasons and #FallForArt! @Fan-Art-World: Fall For Art Fan Art Badge Challenge @Traditionalists: September Badge Challenge - Fall For Art 🏅 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

[DEVIATION] Live long and prosper because it's Star Trek Day! 60 years ago today, on September 8th 1966, the first episode of Star Trek aired in the United States of America. "The Man Trap" saw the crew of the USS Enterprise encountering a mysterious space vampire on an alien planet. Funny thing about this episode? It wasn't even the actual pilot episode of Star Trek! After a failed first pilot episode was rejected as "too brainy" for audiences, a rare second pilot episode secured the show's future; but even that pilot wasn't aired until the third episode of season 1. "The Man Trap" won out as it featured distinct sci-fi elements, a mysterious alien monster, and showcase the main trio of Kirk, Spock, and McCoy. Who knew!   In honor of this stellar anniversary, I have a galaxy full of fun Star Trek facts, fictions, and fantasies for you to enjoy below. Set phasers for fun! Beyond Antares is a song written for Nyota Uhura [ Nichelle Nichols] and was originally sung accompanied by the

[DEVIATION] Tiny, round, and with absolutely squishable cheeks, it's no wonder why hamsters are adored and have inspired many de-de-de-de-dances and memes. Nibble by nibble, Alicante-Design will teach you how to create a furry friend of your very own.   [DEVIATION] Step 1 Start with a soft oval shape for the head. [DEVIATION] Step 2 Add a slightly larger circle under the body. Round. [DEVIATION] Step 3 Place two half-circles on top of the head for the ears. [DEVIATION] Step 4 Place two small circles at the bottom of the body for the feet. Hammies really just are a series of orbs, huh? [DEVIATION] Step 5 Lightly sketch guiding crosshairs across the head to help you place the face symmetrically. [DEVIATION] Step 6 Add two big eyes, a tiny nose, and a small mouth. Remember: If the mouth looks like a sideways three, that there's a cutie! [DEVIATION] Step 7  Draw two small oval shapes on the belly circle for the paws. [DEVIATION] Step 8 What in the Pikachu? Add two big

[DEVIATION] I'm heading out to Anthro SoCal 2026 at the Ontario Convention Center in California to support one of our favorite artists, DeviantArt Senior member @The-SixthLeafClover 🎊 If you’re attending the con, swing by @The-SixthLeafClover’s booth located at E6 between 1 PM - 4 PM on September 18th to say hi and grab some DeviantArt swag while supplies last. I'll also be roaming the convention floor so whenever you spot this green light-up headband, feel free to stop and chat 🙂 [DEVIATION] Oh, and big congrats to @The-SixthLeafClover for designing the official Anthro SoCal 2026 tank top available at the convention. If you want ideas on how to congratulate her, try using the pose depicted here! See you there! [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] 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. @BitterBeanJuicer is the recipient of September 2026’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating him! [DEVIATION] For over 16 years, @BitterBeanJuicer has been enriching DeviantArt through his captivating visual perspective and steadfast dedication to the community. Known for his keen ability to uncover poetic patterns, intricate architectural details, and overlooked beauty in everyday scenes, his gallery offers a steady stream of inspiration and original photography. Beyond his versatile art, which thoughtfully highlights understated subjects like male portraiture and hidden spatial forms, Adam embodies the collaborative spirit of the platform. Whether he's championing fellow creators through regular feature journals, sharing thoughtful feedback, or