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[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

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

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

Each month, Community Groups across DeviantArt host creative challenges for their members, offering an opportunity to earn that month’s shared Profile badge. [DEVIATION] 🌊 March theme: Art in motion Make art inspired by change, reflection, and the creative momentum that carries us from one season to the next. Experiment and capture the flow of transition in your work! [DEVIATION] 🎨 March 2026 Community Group challenges @DevNews - March Group Badge Challenge @Traditionalists - March Badge Challenge: Art in Motion @StockandResources - Tips, Tricks and Tutorials: The Challenge @CRPhotography - March in Motion challenge @CRLiterature - Earn a badge for your Words in Motion 🏅 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 #ArtinMotion under Tags before submission. [DEVIATION] Once your deviation’s live, you can

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

[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

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

[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]

March is all about energy, creativity, and diving headfirst into the fun of making. From colorful photo hunts to quirky challenges, fan fiction, and tutorials that push your skills, this month invites you to experiment, explore, and celebrate your imagination. Whether you’re creating for joy, community, or a little friendly chaos, there’s something here to inspire you. [DEVIATION] ✨ Community Highlights [EMOTE]Celebrating Deviousness - March 2026 For more than 16 years, @augenweide has been a steady and inspiring presence in the photography community. His black and white landscapes are studies in patience and restraint, inviting us to slow down and really see what’s in front of us. We’re proud to celebrate him as March’s Deviousness recipient. [EMOTE] Group-Led Events [EMOTE] Palette Photo Hunt Challenge  Spring is here, and so is Holi! Snap photos inspired by a free color palette, turn them into a collage, and show off your festival of colors. [EMOTE] Wishing Wells Make a

[EMOTE] The winners have been announced. [EMOTE] [DEVIATION] This contest is now closed. Thank you for your participation [EMOTE] [GIF] Hello, and Happy Holi, everyone! It's the Festival of Colours once again [EMOTE] Holi heralds the arrival of Spring with all of its vitality and colour. And while it might be primarily an Indian celebration, it's observed in many parts of the world. This year, we're celebrating Holi with a unique photo hunt challenge [EMOTE] But don't worry, the rules are simple and everyone is welcome to participate! Palette Photo Hunt Challenge Create a photo collage inspired by a free-to-use colour palette. How to participate? Select any free-to-use colour palette with at least 3 colours. Use your mobile phone camera to click a photo for each colour in the palette. Create a collage of the photos you take using any free app. Upload it to your gallery with the #Holi2026 tag and the chosen colour palette in the description. Submit it to the contest