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Contests and Challenges

Apr 19, 2022

Get your creative juices flowing. Join these contests and challenges hosted by DeviantArt for your chance at great prizes or for fun. Delight with Dislyte: Celebration Contest What: Create art of a Dislyte character! Prizing: Wacom Cintique Pro 24, $1,500 USD Cash, and more! Enter by: June 9th, 11:59:59 PM 2022. Use hashtag #DislyteDA Feet or Fins Challenge: Community Challenge What: Create art of a land creature as a sea creature or vice versa! Prizing: Smart tablet + smart drawing pencil! Enter by: May 26th, 11:59:59 PM 2022. Use hashtag #FeetOrFins See past contests and challenges.

Community Highlights by team, journal

Community Highlights

Apr 19, 2022

Find out what's happening within the DeviantArt Community. From artist interviews to community events, this is where you can find it all! CELEBRATE AAPI HERITAGE MONTH WITH DOMEE SHI: This year, DeviantArt is celebrating AAPI Heritage Month by hosting an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with Domee Shi (domeeshi), director of Bao and Turning Red, on Thursday, May 19th at 10:00 AM Pacific. Everyone is invited to ask their questions in the comments of this journal: DEVIANTART SYMPOSIUM: See what DeviantArt's sponsored artists have been up to. Tune into the streaming DeviantArt Collective, meet the DeviantArt Society, or join in the journey of the monthly Focus Artist. May's Focus Artist: Our May focus artist is #Skullgirls creator @oh8 Alex Ahad! Keep updated with his piece for the month here: DAILY DEVIATIONS: Every day we highlight exceptional artwork. See today's winners here, or recommend someone for recognition. COMMUNITY RECOGNITION: Those going above and beyond can be granted

Resources by team, journal

Resources

Apr 19, 2022

Open up a box of inspiration and snag some free digital art tools! These resources are perfect for whatever artistic endeavor you may find yourself taking on. TUTORIALS Don't be afraid to try something new! Simple, step-by-step tutorials from incredible deviants. This month's tutorial: WEEKLY COMMUNITY ART TIP Every week we highlight a piece of educational content from the community! CREATIVE CRATES Free download packs from some of your favorite artists, paired with insights and a spectacular piece of art. See them all here. See all resources. Looking for information on updates or support?

Original Content by team, journal

Original Content

Apr 19, 2022

We've made some great videos and other interesting content over the years. Here's where we've gathered them all. DEVIANTART'S BIRTHDAY Yeah, we got older. But so did you. PODCAST Drop in on conversations with inspirational (and incredibly charismatic) deviants. Prefer an ambient background experience? Get the audio version instead. Most recent episode: EXPLORE Take a deeper dive with our former Artists-in-Residence. @arvalis @TsaoShin See all of the unique content from DeviantArt here.

Updates by team, journal

Updates

Apr 19, 2022

So much is always changing at DeviantArt. Here, you can find out exactly what our team has been working on. Discover where to leave feedback. UPDATES If product notes and announcements are your thing, you're going to be really excited about what comes next. Most recent update: DEVIANTART PROTECT You said art theft was your greatest concern; we listened. See all the good we're doing with DeviantArt Protect. DEVIANTART HOW-TO Learn more about what you can do on DeviantArt with these excellent vids. Most recent how-to: See all updates. Give feedback or get support!

Support by team, journal

Support

Apr 21, 2022

Check out the links below to get help from the DeviantArt Team or request new features! Got some feedback? We've got links for that, too! (There are no comments on this journal because it's not a monitored space get help or give feedback. Instead, let us know on one of the following links!) CONTACT SUPPORTThe Help Desk is here for you! Get help from our mods and admin staff. GIVE FEEDBACK OR REQUEST NEW FEATURESY'all have some great ideas. Let us know what you think so we can continue to evolve DeviantArt. Leaving your feedback through this link gets it seen. See the features currently being voted on! CORENeed more information on Core? Wa

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Tutorial: Draw a Mermaid with Gretlusky

May 9, 2022

This tutorial is sponsored by the MSI Creator Z16P. Globally recognized as a trailblazer in pioneering tech in gaming, MSI's Content Creation Series packs stunning color accuracy, long-lasting battery life, high fidelity audio and excellent performance into an ultra-portable, stylish laptop for professionals around the world. Check out: Creator Z16P Draw a Mermaid in Under 5 Minutes! Learn how to draw a mythical mermaid with a sparkling tutorial from Gretlusky! The captivating sea-nymph can be drawn in a series of simple steps. Watch the tutorial to discover what shapes help make a mermaid swim to life. Illustrate your own version and submit it as a deviation for a beautiful new profile badge! To participate, follow these steps: Watch: Check out how Gretlusky breaks down the easy steps to draw a mermaid Create: Follow the tutorial steps to illustrate your own version, or bring what you learned into a completely new deviation Upload: Submit your work as a deviation with

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Weekly Artist Feature: PaperliciousBG by team, journal

Weekly Artist Feature: PaperliciousBG

May 12, 2022

Follow @team for weekly art tips and monthly challenges from artists you love! This week we're bringing you a showcase of a very unique medium: the paper artistry of @PaperliciousBG! And don't forget, we also feature their art and answers on our official Facebook page. Paper arts are considerably less common than other mediums, how did you get into it? I actually stumbled upon paper arts by accident! I was researching different techniques for one of my university assignments. I was supposed to create a stylized version of a letter, and I decided on creating it by using paper, hence my passion for paper arts was discovered. Describe your process in making one of your pieces. Every design’s starting point is creating a stencil, followed by an invisible line art by using an empty pen. Afterwards, I choose the color palette, cut up paper stripes with a width of around a centimeter, and then I just dive in! What is your favorite subject matter to make with paper? I enjoy

Delight with Dislyte: Celebration Contest by team, journal

Delight with Dislyte: Celebration Contest

May 12, 2022

ENTER THE DISLYTE CELEBRATION CONTEST Dislyte is a new stylish urban mythological RPG set in future cities with striking visuals, exuberant beats, and superheroic characters. This contest is your chance to help bring the characters and visuals to life. Pick at least one (1) Dislyte Esper (character) from the game to interpret through fan art, keeping in mind each Esper is associated with a god. Embrace your own art style without compromising the design of the Esper (such as hair style, clothing, etc.), as entries will be judged based on the likeness of the character and excitement of the overall work. It is not necessary to include backgrounds, but they are highly encouraged! Examples of potential backgrounds are street scenes, rooftop views, elevated trains, and more. Be as detailed as your time and creativity allows. INSPIRATION Need inspiration? Look no further than this amazing example created by Laovaan. You can also click on the hashtag #DislyteDA to browse submissions

DA Focus - Poll 2: Composition~ by oh8, journal

DA Focus - Poll 2: Composition~

May 10, 2022

This second poll is less formal, and I have a few preferences with which composition I'll be going with. However, I do like to hear what everyone's preferences are among these choices, to see if any stand out in particular. Feel free to vote in any of the polls and/or let me know in the comment which composition you like most. See the poll(s) here! https://www.deviantart.com/oh8/poll/DA-Focus-Poll-2A-Composition-8136121 https://www.deviantart.com/oh8/poll/DA-Focus-Poll-2B-Composition-8136122 https://www.deviantart.com/oh8/poll/DA-Focus-Poll-2C-Composition-8136126

Weekly Artist Feature: BalloonsinBOLD by team, journal

Weekly Artist Feature: BalloonsinBOLD

Apr 28, 2022

Follow @team for weekly art tips and monthly challenges from artists you love! Every week we interview a different artist at DeviantArt to feature here on @team! This week, we chatted with balloon sculptor @BalloonsinBOLD. Talk about an unusual medium! Balloon sculptures are considerably less common than other mediums, how did you get into it? Balloon swords, flowers, and puppy dogs — the kind of balloons you see at kid’s birthday parties, restaurants, and county fairs — are where I got my start. At 16 I learned the basics from my parents and made it my first job. I continued to twist balloons for kids for eight years, creating the occasional large and detailed sculpture for my own amusement. Balloons were a good source of both fun and income, but my serious artistic focus was always elsewhere. It wasn’t until 2019 that I happened to capture a beautifully melancholic picture of this clown sculpture (The Entertainer) I’d twisted while alone and depressed in a bar on

Celebrating Deviousness - May 2022 by team, journal

Celebrating Deviousness - May 2022

May 1, 2022

In Recognition of Exemplary Membership and an Outstanding Spirit of helpfulness and mentoring within the DeviantArt community May 2022's Deviousness Award Recipient: @SummerDreams-Art Inspirational. Kind. Talented. Supportive. These are all words commonly used to describe @SummerDreams-Art. As a long-time deviant, Amber has made it a point to be a welcoming face within the community. A self-taught artist, she deftly pieces together images that whisk you away to a magical place. She can regularly be found offering guidance and encouragement to other artists. Her kindness and willingness to extend herself to help others is admirable and we are delighted to award her Deviousness for May 2022. Hey everyone! I’m Sana but better known to all by my artistic name, Amber. I am a self-taught artist based in Dubai. DeviantArt was a lucky find for me back when I joined it in 2013. I used to come across beautiful digital artworks/manipulations on Google and used to feel awestruck and

AAPI Heritage Month: Celebrating History and Art by team, journal

AAPI Heritage Month: Celebrating History and Art

May 1, 2022

Every May in the United States, AAPI Heritage Month celebrates the many contributions, rich cultural heritage, and the contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders to our historical and social fabric. Originally a 10-day celebration in the U.S., today the global Asian and Pacific Islander community looks to their roots to build a more inclusive, diverse, and understanding future for themselves and coming generations. This year, DeviantArt is celebrating AAPI Heritage Month by hosting an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session with Domee Shi (@domeeshi), director of Bao and Turning Red, on Thursday, May 19th at 10:00 AM Pacific. Everyone is invited to ask their questions in the comments! About Domee Born in China and raised in Canada, @domeeshi’s art is heavily inspired by her heritage and her experiences growing up as a Chinese Canadian. She grew up in an artistic household with an artist for a father and early exposure to animation and Asian cinema, all paving the way to her own creative

May The 4th Be With You: Celebrate Star Wars Day by team, journal

May The 4th Be With You: Celebrate Star Wars Day

May 2, 2022

Sale! 50% Off Core Memberships! May the 4th is coming, so whether you are training to become a Jedi or binge-watching your favorite Star Wars movies or episodes, we welcome you to engage your artistic hyperdrive and create some fan art. Connect with the Force like never before with this opportunity to earn sparkling badges from throughout the galaxy. Hear the guttural roars of praise from all the Wookiees as we celebrate together! Want more fragments so you can award badges to your favorite Star Wars fan art? Take advantage of our limited-time Core sale that's truly out of this world! How to participate: Create Star Wars fan art using the tag #MayThe4th2022! Award badges to your favorite Star Wars fan artists by browsing the #MayThe4th2022 tag. The DeviantArt team has stockpiled their Quartz, Emerald, and Diamond badges and will be awarding them to random deviations that are tagged with #MayThe4th2022 over the next week! May the 4th be with you! Stay tuned for

Announcing DA Focus Artist: oh8 Alex Ahad by team, journal

Announcing DA Focus Artist: oh8 Alex Ahad

May 3, 2022

Happy May, DeviantArt! Today we're excited to announce another DeviantArt Focus Artist, Alex Ahad @oh8. Ask them a question for the May 10th AMA here! You may know Alex as the creator of Skullgirls, which became a best-selling fighting game after it was released in 2012. He was also the concept lead on the game Indivisible and did illustration work on Shantae and the Pirate's Curse and Shantae: Risky's Revenge. The DeviantArt Focus Artist is commissioned to create a piece of art over the course of a month, sharing their journey and delivering content to the community as it all comes together. We hope that by Alex giving insight into his process, history, and philosophies, the DeviantArt community will learn a lot and be inspired to create. Give Alex a watch at @oh8 and also stay tuned to @team to follow along with his progress! If you’d like a say in what his commission looks like, check out this journal: and then vote in this poll! And if you’d like to ask Alex a question

Weekly Artist Feature: Curly-Artist by team, journal

Weekly Artist Feature: Curly-Artist

May 5, 2022

Follow @team for weekly art tips and monthly challenges from artists you love! It's Thursday which means it's time for a new artist interview! We spoke with cartoonist @Curly-Artist this round- just in time for #MerMay! If you had to describe your style to someone who had never seen your art, how would you describe it? If I had to describe my style, I would say it’s what you get if you blend an old comic strip with a hint of anime and some watercolor thrown in for good measure. Another better way to describe it would be to mention my influences. I draw a lot of influence from the exaggerated looks of old European comics like Asterix, Spirou, and Tintin. I also work very hard to fool my audience into thinking I’m doing traditional art while I’m actually using Photoshop for most of my art. I think a big part of my style is to have that look that traditional tools like pencils, watercolors, and gouache produce. How long have you been making digital art? Is that how you started

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May 12, 2022

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3 days ago

This #FanArtFriday celebrates the ending of #Amphibia. The hardest thing is saying goodbye, so we hope this fan art collection curated by @ScrubFiend will make it a little easier. Be warned, spoilers ahead: Share the love and share your favorite piece of Amphibia fan art below!

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4 days ago

Focus Artist Interview: Alex Ahad (oh8)

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Last week, you got to ask the questions in an AMA with Alex Ahad ( @oh8 ). This week, we sit down to ask a few more! From Skullgirls to style, we talk about it all! Dive into more of this month's Focus-artist journey: Announcement // Poll 1 // AMA // Poll 2 // WIP Alex Ahad: Hello, my name is Alex Ahad. I’m primarily known as the creator of the characters, world, story, and artstyle of Skullgirls. I was also concept lead on the action RPG Indivisible. Currently, I am doing freelance and pursuing future personal projects. DA: How would you describe your art to someone who has never seen it? AA: I suppose it’s heavily influenced by anime but with a lot of cartoony elements to it as well. DA: So let’s take it to the beginning. What’s the first piece of art you remember drawing that you were like, “Oh, I want to be an artist!” AA: Ever since elementary school, I’ve taken a deep interest in art. I’m not sure when I seriously decided to try to pursue it as a profession. One thing a

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5 days ago

Winky-face! Learn to Design Emotes w/ Tofusenshi!

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Make sure to follow team to keep up to date with all things DeviantArt! Check out all other weekly tips! Want to dive into the wonderfully expressive world of emotes? Learn to design them with DeviantArt Collective Member and emote-specialist, @Tofusenshi! (click to play) We can't wait to see the emotes you create! Got questions? Reach out to @Tofusenshi and don't forget to check out their amazing gallery!

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May 16, 2022

Flex on us: show us a piece where you learned how to draw something new!

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May 13, 2022

This #FanArtFriday we're celebrating #TheBadGuys and some good art! Enjoy the wacky hijinks of Mr. Wolf and friends and let us know below if you've drawn any of this colorful crew.

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