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Getting the Most out of dA: CommentingUsually, when you read something involving 'Commenting', you think of deviations and the commenting platform that allows other members of the community to voice their thoughts and opinions on the art shown. However, what is pretty evident, and something that most of us may forget, is that deviantART runs on the ability to give and get comments, be it on pieces of artwork, our profile pages, +forums, and everywhere else in between.
In a sense, without the ability to give and get comments, deviantART wouldn't be much of a website, much less #1 of online art communities around. Comments are not solely the cause of what makes deviantART what it is, but it has a huge impact on a lot of things. By giving and getting comments, not only do we interact with other members to really make this a community, we also have the ability to get our voices heard.
It's quite an odd concept with us all facing screens, typing out our thoughts and opinions, but one thing we shouldn't forget is that commen

CR Newsletter - November/December 2012 Director of Community Relations :iconmoonbeam13: :
Table of Contents
1. Happy Holidays and Merry New Year
2. Volunteer Openings in Community Relations
3. Community Projects
4. Official Contests
5 Project Educate 2011/2012
6. Art History Project
7. News from the Chats and Forums
8. News from the Galleries
1. Happy Holidays and Merry New Year
As the old year begins to fade into the sunset, it is customary to reflect on the passing year and make plans for the upcoming one. Some do this in the form of resolutions, some people make action plans, some people just swing into the new year the same way they swung out of the old one

Whatever way you intend to welcome in 2013, I hope you're surrounded by love and that you do it safely!
I've been reflecting on the year and like many, with some focus on the unimaginable events of the last few weeks. Specifically, the shooting in Newtown. I know that it's "human nature" to want to find

Getting the Most out of dA: GroupsGroups are a platform on deviantART which allow you to share your art - what it is primarily used for. Immediately, once your art is accepted into the Gallery, your art is sent to the message centres of many members of that particular group, gaining you instant and wider exposure. However, to really enhance your deviantART experience, and to get the most out of deviantART, +Groups shouldn't, and aren't, simply used for that.
There are many roles you can play within a group. By taking up a role, you immediately get more out of deviantART than if you had not done so.
Let's start with being a...
Member
Not only do you get the chance to submit your art to the group, as a Member, you also

the many happenings within the group too. This means you can read about the immediate happenings as soon as they are launched through the group, such as contests, projects and more in between. As a member, seizing the

PE Getting the Most out of dA: SummaryGetting the Most out of dA - Summary
This week we set out to find the answer to the question; How to contribute to the community?
Here's what we learnt about:

Commenting

Groups

Art Features & Daily Deviations

+ challenge winners

Organising Projects & Contests

PE Daily Deviations: What if...?
Hello everyone!

After news articles explaining 'The Myth and the Legend' of the Daily Deviations, how to suggest them, tolerance towards Daily Deviations, the negativity, the focus on the notes and what it actually is, this article tackle the 'What if...?' scenarios t

Deviousness Award Interview with JoseFelipeMWhat is this Awesome Achievement?
The Deviousness Award is an accolade which is traditionally handed out
on the 1st of every month to one truly outstanding deviant.
The Deviousness Award for January 2013 goes to `JoseFelipeM.

Hello JoseFelipe! Please give us a quick introduction of who you are, in and outside DA.
Hey Thiefo!

On deviantART, I am `JoseFelipeM, a senior member for a bit more than six months. I recently received the Deviousness Award (obviously

that's what this interview is for) and `TimberClipse pointed out that not only am I the youngest senior, but I took his spot as youngest Deviousness Award Recipient! I am more of an art appreciator than an

PE: Stock, Resources and deviantART RelatedStock & Resources
I see Stock & Resources as a category of art on deviantART where the entire focus is on helping others and providing them with what they need. This helps artists of any medium! Photomanipulators for example rely heavily on the stock photos they find here. If you draw or paint, digitally or traditionally, many stock photos can be hugely helpful as reference, as can line art and textures. There's literature templates, fonts, fractal and vector resources, designs & patterns for artisans and crafters.. and then there's tutorials for any kind of art, and about deviantART itself.
So one great way to contribute something to the community and your fellow artists is to provide such resources!
We will not go into this in depth as it has its own Community Volunteers and Project Educate weeks that should help you get started!

Informative articles:
An

Seniority Announcements - January 2013

This article marks the latest additions to the dizzy height of Senior members in our community. With just over 1000 deviants holding the highly saught after ` -- it's clearly a moment that deserves recognition.
:faq29:
So what does it take to become a Senior? That's a question many have asked and have never really been able to get a straight answer on. Some have gained Seniority as a thank you for their time spent as a Volunteer, or to recognise their contribution to a particular project or collaborative action. Some have gained Seniority because of their community spirit, providing help and assistance to many other deviants and taking time out to promote the work of others in the community. 
Some people have received Seniority because of their artistic endevours, having a positive influence on their peers by sharing resources, providing constructive criticism and by being a voice that stands out above the many other

Make a Difference #189Artists join deviantART to share their art and appreciate others. Due to the many artists out there, it's easy to get towed under and generally obscured from the public.
Make a Difference aims to do exactly that. This series of articles will hopefully make a difference to you as well as the artists featured weekly. Just by giving one minute of your time to write constructive comments, favourites and even watches will make a difference to these artists.
:iconFluessiges-Feuer: captures some intriguing shots indeed, many of which happen to be at the right time and place! Most of the photos featured here offer a perspective that we can engage further with.

~Fluessiges-Feuer's Gallery
:iconsourair:'s literature is creative in conveying the subject matter and imagery. We are immediately hooked

To Be Seen .13A weekly article featuring five photographers from all areas in the deviantART community. Spare a bit of time to take a gander at the photographs and their respective galleries showcased below!
~gf-biju

~xxnever-namedxx

~HanaKanashii

~Sniper-LTU

~LukasSowada

If you have any suggestions for (improving) the Photography Gallery, anything photography related in #communityrelations that you would

Pimps and Whoas - October 26, 2012Pimps
Official dA News

Odyssey Update 1

Dante's Inferno - What's the Worst that Can Happen?

Witch, Sorceress, Enchantress

Site Update - Literature Apperance, Sta.sh Writer

Site Update: More Like This Updates

CR Newsletter January/February 2013 Director of Community Relations :iconmoonbeam13: :
Table of Contents
1. New Submission Process and Thumbnail Examples
2. New Galleries and Gallery Additions or Change Requests
3. Why Wasn't I Chosen?
4. Volunteer Openings in Community Relations
5. Community Projects
6. Official Contests
7. Project Educate 2013
8. Art History Project
9. News from the Chats and Forums
10. News from the Galleries
11. Vacation Notice
1. New Submission Process and Thumbnail Examples
In my opinion, one of the greatest advantages to the New Submission Process, are the thumbnail examples and descriptions that appear when you're selecting a category. It's no secret that we have misplaced deviations throughout the galleries and it's probably the most complained about topic I deal with on a daily basis. My team and I have been working hard to improve the descriptions and thumbnail examples for all of the galleries, and I'm happy

Pimps and Whoas - August 15, 2012Pimps
Official dA News

Announcing our Creative Grants recipients

Keep Calm and Comic-Con

Summer Feature

Site Update Sta.sh Visual Refresh

"FAQ Revamp Underway

FAQ Revamp Project Update pt2

Pimps and Whoas - August 30, 2012Pimps
Official dA News

Wayne White - An Embarrassment of Talents

Mythical Cartography - The Artistry of Maps

Site Update - New deviantART Thumbnails

Site Update: Thumb Grid to Beta Redraw Button

Imagine the Possibilities

CR Newsletter - July/AugustTable of Contents
1. Thank You!
2. Daily Deviations and Groups
3. Volunteer Openings
4. Share Your Opinions
5. Community Projects
6. Official Contests
7 Project Educate 2011/2012
8. Art History Project
9. News from the Chats and Forums
10. News from the Galleries
1. Thank You!
I'd like to take a moment to issue a very important "THANK YOU" to YOU! The deviantART Community. On the heels of our 12th Birthday, I've looked back at the projects that my team have undertaken and realized that in the last year, especially, the deviantART community has stepped up and helped to make projects like #projecteducate and #ArtHistoryProject successful. Without your contributions, interest, faves, feedback and participation, projects like these would go no where. I'm looking forward to more community interaction and participation projects and am always open to your feedback regarding projects or endeavors you'd li

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dA Related

This week marks the first ever Project Educate week on the topic of "Getting the most out of dA"! For this week I collected a small group of experts on the deviantART community and positive contribution. Together we will present you with articles and happenings, to inspire you and give you an overview of how you can contribute to the deviantART community.

From Monday to Saturday, each day will focus on a different topic. Topics will be introduced in an informative article. Then we'll go into it more in depth with you through interviews with gurus on the subject or through events where you get to experience the fun of contributing.

Then on Sunday we'll recap the entire week not only in a summary of articles but also in a chat event!

Please make sure you're watching #projecteducate to see all our articles and events

Topics to be covered

Commenting

Monday 4th

^3wyl

Running Groups

Tuesday 5th

^3wyl

Art Features & Daily Deviations

Wednesday 6th

^Astralseed

Organising Projects & Contests

Thursday 7th

^Astralseed

Stock, Resources & deviantART Related

Friday 8th

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Chatrooms & Forums

Saturday 9th

$namenotrequired

Big Chat Event in #CommunityRelations

Sunday 10th

By all of us!

Yes - a big chat event!

9pm GMT (check your time) on Sunday 10th in #CommunityRelations

On Sunday, we conclude the week with a fun chat event. There'll be games focussed on all topics discussed during the week. And of course a lot of general fun and chatter and silliness

Don't worry if you can't be online at 9pm GMT exactly - it'll last for a few hours

Thank you and don't forget to watch #projecteducate!

The "Getting the most out of dA" PE Team;

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~Shadowflashdabearded Feb 19, 2013

Say is there a better way of zooming into art without enlarging ones browser ctrl + mouse wheel?

$namenotrequired Feb 19, 2013 Student Interface Designer

There can be up to three level zoom; so you can often click once for a full (up to screen-filling) view and then another time for the complete art if it's larger than your screen

if they simply didn't supply a larger size, no.

~Shadowflashdabearded Feb 19, 2013

lol, okay clicking on it but still open to other ways especially for cellphones...

~rainieskies Feb 6, 2013 Student Writer

Cool!!!!!!!!!!

$namenotrequired Feb 7, 2013 Student Interface Designer

Thanks

~rainieskies Feb 8, 2013 Student Writer

Your welcome!!!

~Shadowflashdabearded Feb 6, 2013

Yes, Yes, bring in grunts. Sign me up

$namenotrequired Feb 6, 2013 Student Interface Designer

Watch #projecteducate and you're halfway!

~Shadowflashdabearded Feb 7, 2013

Ha ha, makes I bit more difficult to my request but ok

~Shadowflashdabearded Feb 16, 2013

All cool what was done is done. Thanks

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