Celebrating Deviousness - October 2026

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. @Sa-Dui is the recipient of October 2026’s Deviousness Award, so please join us in congratulating them!

For years, @Sa-Dui has been captivating the DeviantArt community with a masterclass in digital illustration, dynamic storytelling, and boundless visual energy. Known for a distinct, vibrant style that spans high-octane fantasy battles and serene, light-filled worldbuilding, their gallery stands as an inspirational roadmap of artistic dedication and growth. Beyond their breathtaking compositions—bursting with electric color, fluid motion, and meticulous detail—they continue to spark wonder and motivate creators across the platform. For their remarkable artistry, steadfast devotion to their craft, and the continuous joy they bring to artist feeds everywhere, we are thrilled to present @Sa-Dui with the Deviousness Award for October 2026.

Community Love

From @iingo

@Sa-Dui s is one of those artists who will always be an example of greatness. Seeing their work transform over time is super inspirational! The colors, the recognizable style, their technique, what more could you ask for!? I am proud of you for receiving Deviousness! Keep inspiring, and keep up the amazing work always! ❤️

From @TheTubich

@Sa-Dui is one of the most skilled artists on DA, whose journey can be actually tracked on their profile. From a solid foundation, Sa-Dui has honed their skill to such a high level, new people who come across them can’t believe they're not using any AI.

Their works are a feast for the eyes. Full of color, shapes, details and creativity. It does not matter if they draw a single character or a large scene. There's always plenty to get your attention.

Skilled at fantasy and sci-fi design, human and beast body shapes, and a mix of them all. Anytime a Sa-Dui work hits my feed, my day gets a little bit better!

From @Pascua-Tanya  

@Sa-Dui is one of the most impressive and incredibly talented digital illustrators I’ve had the good fortune to discover here on DeviantArt. Their gallery is packed with colorful, incredibly detailed character illustrations—ranging from original creations to fan art from franchises like Pokémon, Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV), and Undertale. However, they truly shine in grand fantasy and epic combat scenes. You'll often find warriors surrounded by trails of light, bursts of fire, electricity, or brightly colored magic to imbue them with a powerful, mystical aura, all while varied perspectives and dynamic poses work to convey a real sense of movement. 

But there are also quieter scenes that capture the beauty of nature: one of my personal favorites is a lovely Pokémon commission featuring an adorable Psyduck swimming in the open ocean alongside Luvdiscs, with an Articuno soaring in the sky above. They use striking, vibrant tones and a perspective that simultaneously reveals a sky filled with fluffy clouds, a distant island, and the seabed below. The realistic detail in both the clouds and the water's movement is masterful, with the seaweed appearing to sway in the current—a wonderful composition that makes you want to jump in and swim there yourself.

Their artistic talent is unmatched. I had the pleasure of featuring one of them as a Daily Deviation during my early days as a Community Volunteer, and I am delighted to see them receive the Deviousness Award. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 💖

From @Shaboomi-Barakuti

I have been watching them for many years now. I am always in awe of their vibrant colors and bold compositions. Their intricate details leave the eye craving more. They are truly an artist to admire and aspire to.

From @AlexanderPaupoff  

Their art is simply stunning, and they are such an icon in the anime art space. I’m so glad their contribution is being recognised in this way.

Congratulations to @Sa-Dui !

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