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Hey all! If you're like me, and you've been a part of the deviant art community for a while, you find the words devaint and deviation to take on a meaning of their own. They come to represent community, a place of inspiration and, let's be honest, escapism. But lately I was reminded of the original definition of the word.
Deviate ~ [verb dee-vee-eyt]: to depart or swerve, as from a procedure, course of action, or acceptable norm
The danger of being very active in a community is losing your individuality of expression. So don't make art because you think someone else will like it, or because you wish your art style was like someone else's. Make art because you want to make art, and because your ideas have worth all of their own.
Got my paws on a new camera today! It's nothing fancy, just a Canon 450D with a 18-55mm lens. But this is good news for me as I've been stranded without a camera for several weeks and have been going a little stir-crazy. Excited to get out and put this new picture-maker to the test - which means more stock images will be on their way in the days to come.
I am also trying out a Core membership for the first time since I joined DA five years ago. Enjoying the extra freedom to be a bit more creative with my profile and make my stock a little more accessible to you all! I hope you enjoy the change as much as I do.
Keep creating, Deviants!
Deviate ~ [verb dee-vee-eyt]: to depart or swerve, as from a procedure, course of action, or acceptable norm
The danger of being very active in a community is losing your individuality of expression. So don't make art because you think someone else will like it, or because you wish your art style was like someone else's. Make art because you want to make art, and because your ideas have worth all of their own.
Got my paws on a new camera today! It's nothing fancy, just a Canon 450D with a 18-55mm lens. But this is good news for me as I've been stranded without a camera for several weeks and have been going a little stir-crazy. Excited to get out and put this new picture-maker to the test - which means more stock images will be on their way in the days to come.
I am also trying out a Core membership for the first time since I joined DA five years ago. Enjoying the extra freedom to be a bit more creative with my profile and make my stock a little more accessible to you all! I hope you enjoy the change as much as I do.
Keep creating, Deviants!
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Lately I've been thinking on how much I enjoy the art that so many of you come up with. I might post a stock photo, but it's your devious imagination that makes it fly. If you're a stock artist or manipulator sometimes its good to chew on some new art to get your creativity flowing. Get inspired by this Feature Five and don't forget to check out the artists behind the art!
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Hieu-Art Imagine if you found the the skull of a dragon... Then check out Hieu's gallery and imagine some more!
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vipmember257 Epic battle between creatures of tremendous power.
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DiosaEMR Enchanting concept featuring a medieval maiden and her unusual pet.
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dheean Can't you just hear the rain beating against that leathery wing above your head?
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Waltree Is it a beast? Is it a building? It's not a dragon, but 'Snail on the Way Home' is likely to make you chuckle.
That's all for this feature. Stay tuned for the next Feature Five (it could be you!).
= by Hieu-Art Imagine if you found the the skull of a dragon... Then check out Hieu's gallery and imagine some more!
= by vipmember257 Epic battle between creatures of tremendous power. = by DiosaEMR Enchanting concept featuring a medieval maiden and her unusual pet. = by dheean Can't you just hear the rain beating against that leathery wing above your head? = by Waltree Is it a beast? Is it a building? It's not a dragon, but 'Snail on the Way Home' is likely to make you chuckle. That's all for this feature. Stay tuned for the next Feature Five (it could be you!).
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