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Learn easy ways to customize your profile! Do you want to customize your profile on DeviantArt? Whether you’re trying to personalize your space for the first time or have been decorating your profile for years, here are some tips and tricks to make your profile feel like home. Theme Is Everything To start personalizing your Profile, first come up with an idea for the overall vibe you want it to have. This can range from simply selecting a color palette based on colors you like (or artwork in your Gallery) to deciding what backgrounds you want to use to add interesting elements to your Profile. Go with whatever suits your vision! How to Customize Add a Cover Image Adding a Profile cover image is a great starting point for all deviants, and it’s easy to do! When creating a cover image for your Profile, the recommended dimensions are 1600 pixels by 800 pixels and 1920x1080 resolution at minimum, so the image fits well and appears clearly for all viewers. To get

Seniority has been a cornerstone of DeviantArt since its early years and is an award given to those who have made their mark on the community. These outstanding deviants have been recognized for their level of interaction, helpfulness with others, kindness, sincerity, and many other notable traits. These deviants can be recognized by the medal icon that appears next to their username, and in 24 years, fewer than 2,000 deviants have received Seniority.  The following deviants, having shown a kindred spirit that has led to continued positive community interaction and involvement, are the most recent recipients of Seniority. Please join us in congratulating them! A long-time deviant who has been a forum regular on DeviantArt for many years, can routinely be found helping other deviants out, being supportive when people need it, and connecting artists to one another over shared interests and topics. has contributed to the photomanipulation and photography communities for

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?

Sta.sh is receiving some much-needed love in the near future! Deviants have been asking for more Sta.sh features, including for Sta.sh items to be accessible in the Studio, and those features are on the way. Rest assured — your Sta.sh content is safe and all your existing files and folders will be transferred as part of these updates and will also remain private. Launching Soon: Sta.sh Folder Redesign When viewing Sta.sh folders, you’ll soon see a new look that brings them in line with the rest of DeviantArt’s design, alongside the updated look of individual Sta.sh items that was released earlier this year. Coming October 28: Sta.sh in Studio As part of these upgrades, new features will be added to Sta.sh in its new home in the Studio. All of Sta.sh’s existing features will still be available, and you’ll also see some new benefits: Bulk edit a variety of features, including titles, descriptions, tags, and more. Sta.sh folders and files will be separated, so you can easily find all

The spooky season is still some time away, but when it comes to selling your art and reaching your audience, it’s worth it to plan ahead. Deviants look for Halloween-related art as early as September, so if you’re looking for ideas for what to sell, add this journal to your favorites and get started! General Tips Decorate your profile: Prepare your profile for Halloween with festive Profile Skins and Custom Sections, and be sure to highlight your Halloween-related art for sale front and center so deviants see them when visiting your page. # Use relevant tags: Include the tag “halloween” on your deviations when selling your art, as it helps with discovery! Be sure to add specific, relevant tags based on what you’re selling. Depending on what your art features, you can include tags like adopt, base, spider, candy, monster. witch, werewolf, ghost, vampire, blood, or zombie. Collaborate with other artists: Working with another artist is a great way to connect creatively, and it’s

The DeviantArt community comes together for special occasions! Here is a list of previous community and cultural events. 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 2024 DeviantArt's 24K Gold Birthday LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2024: Empower May the 4th Be With You: Kyber-netic Enhancements DevianTART - Lets get bready to crumble Women's History - We Can Do It! Share your passion this Valentines Day Did you collect them all? 2023 Happy Holidays from DeviantArt! The Great Snowball Fest Strikes Back! Trick and Treat with the Trick or Treat Badge Drawtober 2023: Draw every day in October Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrate Art and History Award a Nice Shot badge to your favorite photo! Celebrate DeviantArt's 23rd Birthday Evolution of the DeviantArt Logo Celebrate Juneteenth! LGBTQ+ Pride Month: All Out With Pride Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month 2023 Give deviations a Totally Normal badge! Celebrating International Women's Day 2023 Trade Gold Coins for good luck for

Use one of these commissioned short stories as inspiration to create your own spooky work and earn a profile badge! DeviantArt commissioned , , , and to write spooky short stories to put deviants in the Halloween mood! Select one of them (listed below) to serve as inspiration for a creative work of your own. You can create any type of art to participate, even a different literary take on one of the originals! Submit your new creation as a deviation with the tag #TerrorTales by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on October 31, 2024 to earn a Terrifying Tome badge for your profile! Scary Stories to Take Inspiration From (in the Dark) Going Up? by   No More Time by Survivor's Guilt by Pig Farm by Community Volunteers and DeviantArt team members will also be awarding points to some of the hair-raising creations submitted with the tag, and some favorite artworks will be featured in a future journal, so be sure to take part while the spooky season is here! If you want to

Artists in the community are always ready to show off their artistic skills. This is a list of past contests and challenges.

Looking to broaden your horizons as an artist? Want to start selling your art on DeviantArt? Here's a list of tools, tips, tutorials, site features, and more that can help you on your way! BEGINNER | ADVANCED | MONETIZATION BEGINNER TUTORIALS ADVANCED TUTORIALS MONETIZATION Seller Guides and Tips Be the Shop Hero! Tips and Tricks for Holiday Art Sales Buy and Sell Profile Skins in the DeviantArt Shop Promote Commissions on Deviations and Profile Carve out a customized Profile Skin New Buyers for your Old Commissions An Artist's Guide to DeviantArt Subscriptions What to Offer Your DeviantArt Subscribers How to Give Your Subscribers the Best Value How to Gain Subscribers Promote Subscriptions on Deviations and Profile Best Practices for Successful Subscriptions Expand Your Reach with Commissions Boost Your Art: A Guide for Tags New on Stats: Benchmark Yourself Stats and Insights for Your Art, Profile, Audience