Hey guys,

I have been observing DeviantArt and other websites (like Tumblr) and the behaviors of users. I won't go into opinions about anything because that's not important for what I'm trying to convey right now. After some minor drama a few months back, I had to take a step back from a lot of community related stuff. I had a huge reality check and have been observing without commenting about my opinions or taking sides.
 
It's been hard to do, but it is a challenge for myself. I want to keep growing and staying out of situations like this. That is my goal.

Now that Eclipse is available in Beta, a lot of deviants are talking and sharing their opinions. A lot of it is really good because there are a lot of shared opinions and that is helpful for development since popular opinions means it's more likely to be heard. Right? I encourage everyone with access to Eclipse to continue using the surveys on danlev's journal, BETA TEST: DeviantArt Eclipse so that when Eclipse is finalized, it has (we hope) what the community desires.

On another note, I have noticed a lot of negativity. Just general negativity, from various sources and about many things. The last time I dived into something like this, I did it without thinking. I don't want to make the same mistake again. So, let's go a different way this time.

I want to encourage everyone to create something to promote positivity instead. I know firsthand that it is easy to get caught up in other people's drama. It's a natural instinct to some - like me - and so I want to do something before that dark energy can take over. 

I plan to create artwork, write literature, and just do whatever to overwhelm myself in good feelings. I like dogs, so I'll draw happy puppies. I like the color blue, so I'll just splatter it all over a canvas with my other favorite colors and maybe add smiling faces. I want to create a challenge for myself that will help me emotionally.

I am currently nervous about a lot of things. However, if I can change my emotions through positive art and rid myself of enough of that anxiety, then I have succeeded.

I also challenge you to comment with your most positive and happy works. Send me your favorites if they work too. It can be new art, old art, simple, detailed - anything as long as it promotes happiness and goodness in some way.

I will post a feature in a few days. Let's spread happiness, hope, love, kindness, and every other good thing and feeling out there.

Edit: Volume 1 is available now!  Promoting Positivity: Vol 1Hello everyone!
Remember my journal from last week, where I said that I Challenge Us: Let's Change Perspectives!? Well, this week I am coming back to give the first volume of what came from that post. That means that I will be showcasing art from comments left by deviants who want to participate (bless all of you lovely people), artwork that I find (I didn't have time to make my own because of Thanksgiving - I will next week, though), posts from deviants with similar ideas, and more. All the pieces I will be featuring showcase positivity in some way, shape, or form, including negative situations that can be combated with positive thinking. 
So, without further ado, let's get on that!

BellaGBear is hosting a wonderful event called  And I will be posting new volumes every week. For now, they will be every Wednesday, but can switch to Weekends if I need to! Regardless, look forward to more. If you would like to make your own Promoting Positivity Journal, then please do so and link it to me so I can see. The more, the better!

Color Splash by blissart