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dAseniors is the official home for all Senior Members here on DeviantArt. There are various things we do to keep this nursing home alive and kicking; features on our blog, news articles that promote a multitude of happenings, projects that revolve around more than just creating artwork, and hilariously engaging chat events.

Senior Members are users of DeviantArt distinguishable by their medal symbols () behind their user names.

Only Senior Members may join this group as a member, but you are, of course, free to watch :+devwatch: this group to stay tuned for our latest updates. In fact, we encourage it!

We hope to launch projects and contests in the near vicinity. These will be open to all members of deviantART, but (co-)hosted by senior members.

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Artist Tutorial Feature

Thu May 17, 2018, 11:24 AM by Astrikos:iconastrikos:
I asked in a forum thread a while back for tutorials! 

Here's great resources from our community!


Embossed Watermark Tutorial by phydeau

Knight Steps by Ocetee

Somewhere In Between Step by step by Ocetee

Revy Step by step by Ocetee

Grayscale to Color Video Tutorial by the-searching-one

Sai Coloring (+ Magic) Tutorial by the-searching-one

How I draw bushes by the-searching-one

Background Tutorial Part 1, Sketching and Planning by ghostchiryou

Eye Tutorial no. 1 by yurian-miku

Tutorial 101 : Dragon (with a catch) by Nighteba

An Introduction to PixelsPixel Art Week
Have you ever wanted to create pixel art but you just don't know where to start?
Well, I hope to fix that. I am going to do all of the research for you, to help you make your own decision.
The Definition of Pixel Art... is one under a great deal of debate.
First lets look at the definition as given by, Techopedia.
"Pixel art is a form of digital art wherein images are created and edited at the pixel level using a graphics editing software. What defines pixel art is its unique visual style, where individual pixels serve as the building blocks that make up the image. The effect is a visual style very similar to that of mosaic art, cross-stitch and other types of embroidery techniques."
Many say that you can only use the "pixel tool". Well what is this tool that they speak of and why does it not exist in my art program? Well it d

How to link deviants, deviations, or websites!I am using deviant arts own help topic found here http://help.deviantart.com/81/. I will be expanding upon what they have with examples, to make it easier to understand. Just so you know I am using their outline and explanation, if you would like to know which parts were mine and which are theirs just go to the site above :D
How can I create links to other deviants, deviations, or websites?
There are a few formats you can use, either a link of the users name, displaying the members avatar, or by linking with a personal description. 
Avatar linking
:iconusername: will display the member's or group's avatar as a link to their page. Remember, however, that the limit for posting blocks of avatars is sixty four per post, and this will not work in signatures.
This seems easy enough, here I will use my own name. :iconamarantheans: will give you :iconamarantheans: 
Username linking
:devusername: -or-&

How To Edit Your Installed Skin by Amarantheans

DA Vernacular: A TutorialCommunity Week
So, you know the basics about DA, now you would like to learn more!
First let's refresh our memory with the Basics by looking over a few Tutorials and Resources:
turquoise heart bullet  Getting Started on DeviantArt Created by JenFruzz to make setting up an account and getting started easier for the true beginner. If you have more questions about this process I would like to direct you to the group DAWelcomeWagon, your home for everything deviantArt related!
turquoise heart bullet  Welcome Tutorial Just the basics by TimberClipse.
turquoise heart bullet  Managing Deviations Another

Public Service Announcement About Passwords!So I have been seeing around dA many have been hacked and locked out of their account, forcing them to set a new password. I would like to take this time to give you password advise. What should you do and what should you NEVER do? Well please know this is not all inclusive but it should help you!
*DON'T USE "PASSWORD"! It is the #2 most hacked password this year the #1 is 123456! Really people there is a list online most hackers can just run down this list and try to hack your account! https://www.yahoo.com/tech/the-25-worst-passwords-of-2014-108643356389.html
If your password is on this link's list you need to change it now!
* Never use your name, that means any part of it, First, Last or middle. Don't even use a nickname.
* Never use a pets name, or your friends name, not even your enemy's name, just don't use a name PERIOD! Not even a superhero's name or actor's name.
* Never use anything that is common knowledge, if you like penguins, they should not be in your passwor

Community Emoticon Submission Tutorial (take 2) by Amarantheans

HTMC Tutorials - Master List by Ahkward

Tutorial: Designing an Original Character by Iduna-Haya

Tut: Separate Groups and Deviants in Watch manager by Iduna-Haya

Between Night and Day: Process by Iduna-Haya

Speedlines tutorial for Manga Studio 5 by nekokawai

Your Name. [Tutorial + PSD] by qs2435

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Celebrating Deviousness - January 2017

In Recognition of Exemplary Membership and an Outstanding Spirit of helpfulness and mentoring within the DeviantArt community.
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I joined DeviantArt back in the day on a friend’s recommendation. Mainly to browse art, but one of my earliest memories using this site is repeatedly submitting to the Pixel Art category because I had no idea what ‘Indie Art’ was.
By the time I figured it out, I was part of a community I hadn’t expected to be a part of. My parents support art as recreation; my first exposure to the world of professional artists and art criticism was here. Without meeting the people I met here, I can confidently say that I never would have gone beyond fanfiction parodies as a writer, taken more than a couple of drawing c
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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Blade Runner drawing by Rhyn-Art
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Shell #2 by GeoArcus
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Artisan Crafts
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Ornament of the Month March 2019 by Magical525
Ornament of the Month January 2019 by Magical525
Viking Dragon by Magical525
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Commission: Mi'ara sleeping by richten

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Ariel winter 2019 nude by richten
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Nicole Witch by Marcellyne
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A Seaside Serenade by AshlieNelson
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SeniorSelections Suggestion GuidelinesHello members!
With the relaunch of our group, we've decided to make it easier for the community to suggest works for us to feature. And of course, we would love to receive your suggestions! However, we do have a set of guidelines for them, so please make sure to read through them fully before you head on over to suggest!
At SeniorSelections, we aim to feature work of  outstanding quality. 
All themes and styles are accepted.All works suggested must be of high quality.Art that has previously received a DD feature is not eligible for an SS feature.Works suggested have to be recent and from active deviants; preferably posted within the last year.We prefer work that is undiscovered rather than popular. We want to help talented artists receive more exposure.There are folders in our favourites pertaining to the media we feature. Is the folder you're looking for not there? Please send us a note so we can advise which folder to suggest in!Self s
Call for Staff
We're hiring!
Have you ever run across something on DA and thought, "that needs to be published somewhere!" Then we are looking for you!
TchotchkeReview is a brand new publishing venture that is exclusively looking for literature and photography on DeviantArt. If you're interested in helping to publish the best that DA has to offer, please consider applying for one of the positions listed below.
Please Note: For the time being, all positions are voluntary. 
Associate Editor
:bulletblack: Job Description: Reviews all submissions to the mag for their area of expertise (poetry, prose, or photography). Sends recommendations for publication to Editor-in-Chief for approval. Helps advertise group and mag, pick themes for issues, and assists Content Scouts in finding new members.
:bulletblack: Time Commitment: Check into admin area once weekly. Expect to spend up to 3 hours per week reviewing
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Literature
an endless expeditionto me
you are the mountains
a distant shape
my heart prays to
a dream I've gladly
lost days to
an inspiration
without end
and although
it's surely so
that mountains
have no use
for men
I would still map
your every inch
if only
for the joy
in
discovery
for the love
of knowing you
Flawed BeautyYou floored me
with flawed beauty
but you never
took the time
to pick me back up.
no sunlightwords as invaders
words which mean to make you less
(to own all of you)
PlatonicYou tried to cut
me open to see
where emotion flows.
You wanted to see
the inside of
the aquarium but
you didn’t want to drown
so you made me cry
until it was empty.
You peered inside
trying to see, but
soon you realised
it was too dark
for your eyes to see.
You never were able
to deduce my emotions
or where they came from
and I knew you would
never understand.
Our love was like
a sober serenade
after being drunk
for years on end.
Our love was like
the sexual deception
of orchids, I never knew
which side you were on.
Our love was platonic.
Literature
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Happy Easter! (2019) by Yuukon
Asian Small-Clawed Otter - Aonyx Cinerea by Yuukon
Dutch Tulips by Yuukon
Where You Lead... by Yuukon
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Stock and Resources
How to Find Your First Faved Deviation!Are you participating in the Valentine's Day: Show Your Heart! week? And you aren't sure how to do February 11's First Love prompt? Well I have put together a small tutorial to help you find out the first deviation you added to your favourites! I do hope it's easy to understand, if you need still need help don't hesitate to ask. I'll try and help you. :)
Quick Tip: Before you start, Go to Settings, then Browsing, Paging, and choose Click through pages, instead of Scroll through pages.
Step One

First thing you'll want to do is go to your profile page and click on the statistics tab. Copy the number next to the favourites. Mine would be 198,234.
Using Concrete Language: Why and HowWhether you're a poet or novelist, understanding how to use concrete language is essential to engaging your audience. This tutorial will provide a brief overview of what concrete language is, and how to avoid its antithesis, abstract language.
1. Defining Abstract and Concrete
Turning to our trusty dictionary we learn that abstract means "existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence." In turn, concrete means, "existing in a material or physical form; real or solid; not abstract." So, you can say that the two are opposites of each other. 
In terms of language use, abstract language, or an abstraction, is the presentation of an idea without concrete context. An example of an abstract sentence could be: "He behaved in a gentlemanly manner." The idea of a gentlemanly manner could mean a variety of actions were performed. Being a gentleman can include several different things to several different cultures.
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Underwater - Apophysis Fractal Tutorial by lucid-light
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At the End of Day by raysheaf
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DasGnomo Featured By Owner 3 days ago  Professional Digital Artist
Guys, I have a huuuuuuuge question:

It would be great to see if :iconel-grimlock: goes inside the criteria to be a Senior member :D He's been here a loooong time, he teaches art to a lot of people, he advices for free many new artists inside and outside the platform, he has given free conferences and workshops in various countries just because for the love of art.

I was just wondering if there is any way to nominate him to be a Senior on Deviantart?

I'm not a senior myself so I honestly don't know how to do that :')
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Endorell-Taelos Featured By Owner Aug 25, 2018   General Artist
It seems like this place needs to have life brought back into it. So dead. :(
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Yuukon Featured By Owner Jul 11, 2018   Photographer
:sherlock: revision 
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LoveEmerald Featured By Owner May 28, 2018  Hobbyist General Artist
Hi! :wave: Sorry for al little add, but I'm supporting awesome artists on dA 
AWESOME ARTISTS #2North Italy Talking Icon:iconsaysplz: Hellu!~ :wave:
Next week, next dose of really awesome in my opinion artists! :la: You can see the previous awesome journal HERE~
If you know any awesome artists that deserve more attention - just give me a sign in a comment below or in a note and if I'll like them too I will post them in the next awesome journal! :hooray:
Today I want to support 9 amazing artists :D
I'll post them in the order from the oldest to the youngest dA member - just to be fair :aww:
rainbow heart 2 :iconequitariuum: rainbow heart 2 
Just one of that deviants that I accidentally found during one of my aimless exploration of DeviantArt ;)
The proof that men can do creative and nice-looking crafts too!
I'm not into this type of DIY but I think that's amazing and one
If somebody need to support - feel invited! :squee:
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Daxx-Lorenzo Featured By Owner May 9, 2018
Might I join?
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