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Mystery Tag Bonus: Week 11 Winners by vagrantscout, journal
Mystery Tag Bonus: Week 11 Winners
Welcome to the MYSTERY TAG BONUS!
Each Monday, a rotating panel from the Community group will select a handful of deviations from a specific Daily Challenge tag to reward each with 100 DA Points and a Quartz Badge. The Mystery Tag for the week of November 10 through November 16 is …
MIRROR 🪞
Congratulations to the following deviations for being selected the #mirror winners in this week’s Mystery Tag Bonus 🥳
We award the Mystery Tag Bonus every Monday … make sure to complete the Daily Challenges for your chance to win DA Points and Badges. Good luck!
Joe @ DA
Mystery Tag Bonus: Week 10 Winners by vagrantscout, journal
Mystery Tag Bonus: Week 10 Winners
Welcome to the MYSTERY TAG BONUS!
Each Monday, a rotating panel from the Community group will select a handful of deviations from a specific Daily Challenge tag to reward each with 100 DA Points and a Quartz Badge. The Mystery Tag for the week of November 3 - November 9 is …
SYMMETRY ☯️
Congratulations to the following deviations for being selected the #symmetry winners in this week’s Mystery Tag Bonus 🥳
We award the Mystery Tag Bonus every Monday … make sure to complete the Daily Challenges for your chance to win DA Points and Badges. Good luck!
Joe @ DA
WINNERS Scary Posters to Draw in the Dark Contest by BeckyKidus, journal
WINNERS Scary Posters to Draw in the Dark Contest
It took a little while, but that is no surprise - there were no fewer than 82 entries to judge! However, after dealing with spreadsheets and rankings, the results of the contest were clear...
Without further ado, our winners!
1st Place: "Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920)" by
Prizes:
2400 from
A colored bust by
2nd Place: "Rosemary's Baby" by
Prizes:
1800 from
A clean sketch bust by
3rd Place: "The Bride of Frankenstein film poster" by
Prize:
1200 from
Honorable Mention: "The Thing Poster" by
Prize:
600 from
However, there were so many entries, and so many good ones - so have a couple runner-ups which deserve more attention In no particular order:
Congratulations to the winners - and thank you all for joining! There wouldn't be a contest without people entering it, so thank you all for making this possible
Feature: Writing tutorials + undiscovered art by BeckyKidus, journal
Feature: Writing tutorials + undiscovered art
It is time to feature more tutorials and undiscovered art! :dummy:
As usual, the feature will be divided into two parts. The first part includes tutorials on how to design characters and creatures, and the second part is a selection of artwork I’ve discovered recently with fewer than 50 favourites.
Previous features are linked at the bottom of the journal, and I post a new feature each month on my profile, usually around the 15th :la:
This month, we'll focus on an art form which can be a bit hidden on DA, namely writing. There are a lot of good stories, fan fiction and poetry out there, though - as well as some excellent tutorials on writing!
First, we'll start with... well, story writing. @illuminara and @OokamiKasumi start us off by giving some tips on how to start writing in general, as well as giving some beginner tips. illuminara also has an enlightening guide on how to write your first draft, and then @MomoPoms gives some great advice on how to write good fanfiction
Fan Art Fridays: Fall Photography by KovoWolf, journal
Fan Art Fridays: Fall Photography
"Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go."
THE CHANGE IN SEASON
Autumn in the wilderness unfurls like a grand symphony, each leaf a delicate note in nature's orchestral embrace. The forests, once brimming with summer's vibrancy, now glow with the burnished hues of gold, amber, and crimson, as if kissed by the setting sun.
The air, crisp and invigorating, carries the sweet scent of pine and earth, mingling with the whisper of wind through the changing foliage of trees and brush alike. Every step upon the soft, mossy ground is a pilgrimage, a journey through nature's temple, where the stillness of the season invites contemplation and wonder.
In the quietude of autumn, the mountains stand sentinel, their peaks dusted with the first snow of winter's approach, while the valleys below are blanketed in the soft, golden light of shortening days. The rivers, once roaring with the snow-melt of spring, now flow gently, mirroring the vibrant tapestry of the canopy above. Here
Fan Art Friday: Blue Eye Samurai by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
Fan Art Friday: Blue Eye Samurai
Blue Eye Samurai on Netflix is a visually striking animated series with a gripping storyline, unique characters, and powerful themes like identity, honour, and vengeance.
Set in Edo-era Japan, the eponymous blue-eyed samurai, Mizu, embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance. In a society that values purity and conformity above all else, the mixed-race Mizu is an outcast, experiencing deep-rooted prejudice and abuse at every turn. Demonised by society, Mizu's insatiable need for revenge against those responsible for her origin begins to threaten her very humanity.
This week's Fan Art Friday feature pays tribute to Mizu's unforgettable journey - her strength, determination, and vulnerability - with some amazing fan art created by the community.
An artist gives all they have to the art, the whole. Your strengths and deficiencies, your loves and shames. Perhaps the people you collected. - The Swordfather
If one god forsakes you, another one will help you.
- Akemi
To a man
Fan Art Friday: Tea time by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
Fan Art Friday: Tea time
There’s something magical about tea time - a moment to pause, sip, and enjoy a cosy treat. This week, we’re celebrating that charm with art from our community. So, pour yourself a cup of your favourite tea, and indulge in these pieces that capture the warmth and elegance of a tea party.
Interested in curating a Fan Art Friday feature for ? Send a note to to pitch your idea!
Cover image [link]
Suggest a December Daily Challenges Tag by vagrantscout, journal
Suggest a December Daily Challenges Tag
Daily Challenges has been a really fun way to engage with artists across the world and this past year we’ve received literally hundreds of thousands of amazing deviations covering all kinds of themes, subjects, art styles, and genres inspired by these tags. Let’s keep the fun going through the end of the year with an entire month of Daily Challenges tags in December suggested by Deviants!
How to Suggest a December Daily Challenges Tag
❄️ Think of things that you associate with December: colder weather, snow, winter, holidays, gifts, traveling, spending time with family, eating too much, sweets, etc. … ask yourself: what does December mean to me?
❄️ Once you have a December-specific idea, try coming up with some words that describe your idea but are still open to most art styles and genres … for example, #Icicle is more accessible than #IcicleWatercolor.
❄️ Before you share your idea, scan the comments below to see if anyone else has already posted that #tag … if so, don’t post the
YCH Showcase - October 2024 by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
YCH Showcase - October 2024
YCH artists don't just create art; they ignite your imagination with boundless possibilities. With each stroke of their pencil or brush, they sketch a scene, a moment, a pose that invites you to envision your character within it. It's not merely a commission; it's a collaborative journey where you and the artist co-author an unforgettable experience for your character.
Welcome to this monthly feature where we spotlight the exceptional talents of YCH artists and their inspired creations. We invite you to immerse yourself in the imaginative worlds they've crafted for characters like yours. And, who knows? You might just discover a space for your own character to shine within their art!
's prolific gallery showcases a diverse mix of expressive and dynamic YCH poses, often centered around fantasy themes. Her art style blends soft, eye-catching shading with playful and elegant details that bring her creations to life.
YCH
Completed examples
's YCH art stands out for its
Fan Art Friday: Spy x Family by AlexanderPaupoff, journal
Fan Art Friday: Spy x Family
From Loid's undercover missions to Anya's hilarious expressions and Yor's moonlighting as an assassin, there’s so much to love about the quirky Forger family! This week, we're celebrating this 'found family' like no other with some fantastic fan art from the community.
A spy… an assassin… this is so exciting! Waku Waku!
- Anya Forger
You don't have to be related by blood to be a family.
You gotta be careful. Because there's someone else back home who'd be heartbroken if anything happened to you. - Loid Forger
Friends are important. Cherish them. - Loid Forger
When you point a blade at someone, you don't get to complain when one is pointed back at you. - Yor Forger
Interested in seeing your favorite fandom in a feature on ? Send a note to to pitch your idea!
Cover image by [link]
Don't Wanna Hold On To Never by NessaJayn, literature
Literature
Don't Wanna Hold On To Never
X-MEN AND ITS CHARACTERS ARE OWNED BY STAN LEE AND MARVEL COMICS.
NO MONEY WAS MADE BY THIS FANFICTION. I WROTE THIS PURELY AS A FUN CHALLENGE.
PLEASE DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE NOT A FAN OF GAMBIT AND ROGUE TOGETHER AS A COUPLE.
(AUTHORS NOTE: • A simple "what if" scenario where Rogue is forced to face the consequences of her choices and behaviour from X-Men97, season one.
• Part One: "Just Another Day Without You"
Part Two: "Find The Right Lines"
• Continues on directly after "Find The Right Lines."
• There will be a bit of a dialogue reference between Cyclops and Magneto from the "X-Men 2024, issue #7" comic series. It will appear slightly altered to fit my idea, but seeing the tension between Cyclops and Magneto inspired me to include it.)
DON'T WANNA HOLD ON TO NEVER by NessaJayn (C) 2024, Nov 24th.
"Death is feared by all, Magneto. Regardless of what they fight for. The name's Gambit, mon ami. Remember it!" Remy growled as Death's toxic gas swirled around the old man.
Watching the Sky by Super-Weirdo, literature
Literature
Watching the Sky
Sylvia and Amie sat in the grass together, watching the sunset.
"It's pretty, isn't it?" Amie said. She laid in Sylvia's lap.
"The last drop of sunlight for now," Sylvia said. "It's beautiful."
Amie smiled. "And on the other side of the world, they see the first drop of sunlight."
Sylvia bent down to kiss Amie on the forehead. "We should get up early to see our side's first drop of sunlight."
"Tomorrow morning?" Amie asked.
"Any morning."
"Tomorrow morning would be nice. Hey, look, the moon is rising!" Amie pointed in the opposite direction of the sun.
Sylvia grinned. "Our first drop of moonlight!"
Amie grabbed Sylvia's hand. "I could watch the motions of the sky with you forever."
"That would be fun. Like chasing the first and last drops of every light in the sky. Sunlight, moonlight…"
"Starlight might be difficult."
Sylvia nodded. "Since there are so many."
"Let's turn around to watch the moon."
"But I'm so comfortable!"
Amie laughed. "If we turn around we can