JakeMcCormick

As DeviantArt celebrates its 25th birthday, we’re looking back — not just at how far we’ve come as a community, but how far you’ve come as an artist Whether you've been here a few months or a few years, growth can sneak up on you — and this is your chance to see just how much you’ve improved! We’re challenging you to pick a piece of art you made less than a year ago (June 2024 or later), and draw it again to show off your progress The one-year window helps level the playing field, gives newer artists a fair shot, and highlights how much you have improved within the last year alone Let’s turn your recent artistic journey into a mini yearbook moment — one that reflects your creativity, effort, and evolution. So for this contest, you need to redraw an artwork you have made within the last year, and turn it into a "Draw it Again" meme. It should look something like this: Rules: The entry has to be in the before/after meme format. Some templates to get you started: 1 2 The

When you find a deviation or comment that’s buzz-worthy during the month of May, give it a limited-time Bee badge! If you give 20 badges before the end of the month, you’ll also get a Sweet as Honey badge for your profile! How to give the Bee badge: It’s easy to award Bee badges to deviations and comments! Just click the icon beneath the deviation or comment, select the Bee badge from the modal, and click “Award Badge.” Each badge costs 1 gem, so everyone can spread the love! Need more gems? Upgrade to Core Membership to get additional gems granted each week! Join the Conversation What single artwork can always make you want to talk about it? Share a deviation you’ve found recently that you consider buzz-worthy in your comment! As always, please keep the Etiquette Policy in mind when leaving a comment.