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New Challenge for @DevNews Home for the Holidays A Contest Challenge to depict being Home for the Holidays, whether it is a Christmas Lighting on the Square of a Town, a gathering at someone's house in a festive setting, a neighborhood light display, a Holiday Party, greeting family for a celebration, sled riding with friends, ice skating amid Holiday decor or just lounging in front of a warm fire, how do you interpret being Home for the Holidays? Submit your entry to the Home for the Holidays folder at @DevNews ~ must be PG and undoubtedly Safe for Work! Accepted Entries are: Photography, Traditional and Digital Art (No AI) Entries must be NEW starting November 25, 2025 ~ All Entries should be submitted by the end of December 18th DA time, which is the Pacific Time Zone Voting by the Judges Begins on December 19th A Holiday can be any Holiday in December One Submission per Account (Entries go into the Home for the Holidays Contest Folder at @DevNews ) There will be Five (5)

Let your interest in drawing birds take flight! @triruntu is a digital artist specializing in painting birds, well-known for her project posting a beautifully detailed bird each week. She's prepared a fine feathered friend for you to draw by following this easy tutorial. Leave a comment on this journal for @triruntu to answer during the Q+A session starting at 12/15/2025 at 9AM PST! [ Time converted] Now is your perfect opportunity to ask questions about her tutorial, her beloved weekly bird series, her unique creative process, or any other bird-related inquiries you might have! Draw a Bird If you haven't yet tried @triruntu 's terrific tutorial on how to paint a bird, there's still plenty of time to spread your wings! Let your creativity soar and submit your drawing to earn a special Feathered Friend badge for your profile! Take Part! As always, please keep the Etiquette Policy in mind when leaving a comment.

This week, we’re heading to the snowy peaks of Mount Crumpit to shine a spotlight on everyone’s favourite festive grouch! From classic Dr. Seuss illustrations to Jim Carrey’s chaotic brilliance and the more recent animated twist -- The Grinch has stolen our hearts (and occasionally Christmas) in so many iconic ways. Today we’re celebrating the incredible fan artists who capture his mischievous charm, his sneaky smirks, and maybe even his heart that’s grown three sizes. “I’m not just a Grinch. I’m THE Grinch!” — The Grinch (2018) “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” — How the Grinch Stole Christmas Explore previous editions in our Fan Art Friday Collection Want to see your favourite fandom featured? Message @moonbeam13 with your idea!

As the year winds down, our community is lighting up with creativity, connection, and celebration! From official group challenges to inspiring member-led events, there’s something for everyone to join, share, and enjoy this month. We’re grateful to our amazing volunteers, ambassadors, and contributors who keep our community thriving, thank you for making every event a chance to connect and celebrate together. ✨ Community Highlights Celebrating Deviousness - December 2025 This month, we’re thrilled to celebrate @ashpwright as our December recipient of the Deviousness Award!  Snowball Fest 2025 Celebrate the season with our annual Snowball badge! Earn points, climb the leaderboard, and win a chance at exclusive merch! Bird Tutorial Take flight with @triruntu ’s bird artistry and learn to draw a beautifully detailed bird with her easy tutorial! Group-Led Events Daily Deviation Suggestion Drive Help shape future Daily Deviations by sharing your favourite artworks! Submit

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

We recently launched Messages, and now it's your turn to join in on the fun. The absolute best part of an online community is gabbing with friends old and new across the world.  In the middle of the night, those geographically close can't always crash out with you about the finale of a show that just dropped. Or maybe you're bored during the day and need a pick-me-up from that one group chat that's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face with a thoughtful conversation or well-timed joke.  Don't wait for the party. Start it! Create a new chat or channel with a handful of deviants and start yapping. Looking for ideas on who to invite?  Deviants who submit to your favorite Group Your ride-or-die squad Your favorite creators Your biggest fans A group of people you'd like to mentor Enjoyers of a common fandom Remember: Messages has a Requests tab, so you won't be inserted into a Group Chat or channel without your acceptance. Need topics to get the ball

If you're rewatching the first two seasons, starting on the manga, or waiting for Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution to screen at a theatre near you so you can prepare for Season 3, the Culling Game arc, you're not alone And yet, I don't feel prepared. Perhaps the amazing fan art by members of our community will help Did I miss a piece from your gallery or favourites? Share them in the comments below! "Love is the most twisted curse of all." - Gojo Satoru "Finding more fallen out hair on your pillow, watching your favourite stuffed bread disappear from convenience stores... The accumulation of those little despairs is what makes a person an adult." - Nanami Kento "I don't know how I’ll feel when I’m dead, but I don't want to regret the way I lived." - Itadori Yuji "There are only so many seats open in my life, and I don't want to let my heart be swayed by anyone who's not sitting in one of them... Of course, there are also people like you who bring their own seat and sit

YCH (Your Character Here) 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! @DemonicKingdom Community Quotes Like fire like ice! - Very intense mix of blue colors there. I'm really surprised how perfectly discernable and different every detail is despite using mainly blue, which also happens to be my favorite color. Keep to good work up! :> -

NEW - EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR ANOTHER MONTH - NEW (see the new deadline below behind the former date in paranthesis) Elisabeth's Gingerbread (Elisenlebkuchene) Where does the name Elisenlebkuchen actually come from? There is a legend in Nuremberg that says that Elisenlebkuchen was invented by a gingerbread baker around 1720. For a long time, Elisenlebkuchen was said to have healing properties. The legend of the gingerbread baker's daughter The legend has its origins in the illness of a gingerbread baker's daughter. He had lost his wife to a serious illness some time before. Now, as you can imagine, he was very worried about losing his daughter too. No doctor could help. In his great despair, he remembered that oriental spices were said to have healing properties. Since he had always used many of these oriental spices in his gingerbread bakery, he took courage again and came up with a new recipe for his gingerbread. This was made without flour and only with the highest quality