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Random Emote Awesomeness - Volume 13Volume 14 in the series that showcases a random variety of emoticons: some old, some new, some by seasoned emoticonists, some by new artists. There's no real rhyme or reason as to which pieces are featured. Sometimes I pick a theme such as animals, other times it's just whatever strikes my fancy. Below are the current group of awesome emotes hand-picked by me (and sometimes a guest). Much like the title, this News feature will publish a bit randomly. Maybe weekly, maybe every third Thursday, maybe three days in a row--but hopefully at least once a month.
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Random Emote Awesomeness

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...and the contest is closed! Thanks everyone for the entries, judging will commence now.

Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the #communityrelations sponsored deviantART Related Collaborations Contest

Where you have six weeks to work together on any work in the dA related category. A quick overview;
This contest will be open to all mediums in the deviantART Related main category, as well as dA tutorials and dA avatars.It will run from today (3rd April) to May 15 2012. Your entry must be submitted between (or on) those dates!You can participate in three ways (see the bottom of this article for examples);Work on your own based on an existing dA related deviation (with their permission if needed; e.g. find a visual suggestion and make a browser script to make it work).Collaborate with another artist on a piece in one medium (e.g. make a stamp or devID together.)Work together to create two related deviations (e.g. a

Indie Asks: Mirz123Welcome to the first ever Indie Asks , a series of weekly Emoticonist Interviews aiming to unite the community by getting to know the deviant behind the username. Featuring not only a selection of insightful and intriguing questions, but also some outstanding deviations and features.

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Our first ever emoticonist to be interviewed is `Mirz123, or to the real world: a wonderful person and parent of 8 who goes by the name of Michelle in the US of A.
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Spotlight Features - Volume 1A new series that will feature art selected by me. There will be a wide range of themes and genres covered. In addition, there will be periodic interviews and artist spotlights. This article will be also be the home of my upcoming "Awesome dA Artist" feature, which is a re-birth/re-imagining of my "Awesome Emoticonist" award.
Daily Features
On my profile page, I feature a new deviation every day (or two or three). The piece is usually something that caught my eye. Could be an amazing digital painting, a fun stamp, a quick photograph that made me smile, perhaps a piece for a weekly theme, whatever. However, it moved me enough to share it with my visitors. Below is a list of the artists which I featured during December 2011. I am showcasing different pieces from their gallery in the hope of showing them a bit more love. If you would like to see the original piece I featured of each of these artists, please

This contest is all about supporting (RED), the cause known for fighting for an AIDS free generation by 2015.
The contest is split into three (3) categories: Deviant Stamps, Journal or Gallery Skins, and DeviantIDs. Each category will have one Major Prize winner.

Deviant Stamps

Create a Deviant Stamp that supports the (RED) organization.
(RULES)

The stamps message must support/promote (RED).

Your entry must be submitted on or after December 1st, 2012.

Your entry must be submitted into the category: Contests > 2012 > dArelated RED Contest > Devian

June Round-UpJune 4th

Singin' in the rain by `Synfull
This artist was suggested by: `catluvr2, *DragonflyAndromeda
June 7th

Argghh... by ~Scorpion81
This artist was suggested by: *DragonflyAndromeda
June 10th

Dragon Spotting by =Wooded-Wolf
This artist was suggested by: *spring-sky
June 13th

Jammin' by ~Animanga409
This artist was suggested by: =Indae, *Pixacious, ^ChaosEmeraldHunter
June 16th

PvPvF: The History of the Apocalypse by `BlissfullySarcastic
This artist was suggested by: =CubicInsanity, *DragonflyAndromeda
June 21st

eat THIS! by :devCCpotteran

Emoticon Contest: past vs. present vs. futureI am proud to present you my first "official" Emoticon Contest.

At first I want to tell you something about the theme:
As you have read the theme is past vs. present vs. future, this means your entry has to include something from the past, present and future. The time isn't set, this means that the past could be just 1 day ago or 100 years ago it's the same with the future. For example: you could display how the emotes have lived in the past how they are living now and how they could live in the future.
Be creative and surprise me with your imagination

The Contest is divided into 2 Categories:
The first Category will be for deviants who would like to work alone. And the second category is for deviants who want to work with somebody (a collaboration category ;D) 2 deviants can work together.
But you could also enter in both categories!

Below you can find the rules of each category and what you have to keep in mind.
Deadline:
start d

Stamp Contest Promote ProjectsWhat does the Projects' Gallery Entail AND
:icongoldmedalplz: Mini-Contest Project: October 31, 2011 ~ November 11, 2011:
The Contest: Project Support Stamp Contest ~ Create a stamp for support the Projects' Gallery.
RULES:

Must be a New Creation and Adhere to dA © Policies and Terms of Service. No Screencaps May be Used to Create the Stamp.

The idea is to provide a Support Stamp for the Projects Gallery. Community Projects Include:

Awareness: Divided into years. 2011's Awareness Category Includes, but is not Exclusive to, Burn Awareness, Autism Awareness, Spirit Day, Anti-Bullying, Gay and Lesbian Pride, Infertility Awareness, Mental Illness Awareness and many more. Check the link for the full list.

Holidays: Divided into years. 2011's Holiday Categories Include but

The Emoticon Corner - Volume 1A brand new bi-monthly article featuring emoticons, emoticonists, as well as other fun stuff having to do with emotes. This feature combines, replaces, and re-imagines the "Random Emote Awesomeness" and "Amazing Emoticonists" articles.
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Emoticonist Spotlight
:iconbash-hazard: ~Dead-Deviant

I'm a sucker for pixel vehicles and this one is awesome! Lovely shading.

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:iconPixacious: *Pixacious
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Such a sweet gift for a fellow artist. Love how the OCs are done.
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May Round-UpMay 1st

wth by =I-is-smart
This artist was suggested by: =Siaandra
May 4th

Flowers by *Electrosion
This artist was suggested by `SparklyDest, =XtremeOverdrive
May 9th

The Starry Night/Emote Version by *spring-sky
This artist was suggested by: `catluvr2, =icefire8521, `Quolia, !Shaman-Pixels, =Aquarior, =Web5teR
May 14th

Water Dem Flowers by ~kittyluv8
This artist was suggested by: *DragonflyAndromeda
May 17th

Emote Arnolfini Portrait by =happy-gurl
This artist was suggested by: ~TheSaltyMonster
May 21st

Frame by Frame Project

Where is the Devious Love? Volume VWhere is the Devious Love?
An article promoting positivity in the community
And general warmth and fuzziness

Volume I | Volume II | Volume III | Volume IV | Volume V
I wanted to put together a series of articles that focus on the opposite of drAma, instead focusing on positives. Here is a collection of messages I have gathered from members of the community, that highlight positive moments, be they success stories, kind words or general messages of encouragement for those who work hard.

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"i suggest ~FyreBurnsStrong96 for the next volume fo where is the devious love?
She

July EMTC! + 13 Entries! + CLOSEDDecent number of entries, not too shabby.

Vintage/Old Skool

Vintage. Of old, recognized, and enduring interest, importance, or quality....Classic. This world has many meanings, applying to wine or old skool geekery, like record players and VHS. Since "old" seems to be a word associated with it, it seemed a fitting theme for the recent bout of seniority.

I want to see your take on this, whether it is an emote using a rotary phone (google it, they were awesome to use), jamming with a boombox, enjoying a fine wine, or just chilling with some old folks (they are vintage too

), I want tons of goodies from yesteryear. Heck, some discotheque emotes could be cool.

You explain it's vintage origins, I will take it. Help this old lady remember the past.

Manip Challenges #003I wanted to do this last weekend, but ended up doing everything but this

But here they finally are: our third edition of the Manip Challenges!

I hope there will be as much participation as last time (though I have to admit, reaching over 30 entries in the middle of the vacation period might be a bit optimistic - I suppose you've been spoiling me so far

) In any case, it's about having a challenge and not about breaking any participation records, so let's just get it on

I can't wait to see all your gorgeous entries!

Please don't forget to credit and notify all resource providers you use stock of - including the challenge stock!
The Rules
You are given 8 stock images (see below) of which you have to use at least TWO in a way that we don't have to go hunting for them with a looking glass. You can use additional stock, but I ask you not to use premades - this is a challenge for your skills, not for someone else's. Your entry has to be a p

Emoticonists on dA (9):iconkrissi001:
 
I asked in a previous Journal that every Emoticonist should write a comment there.
You can still do it on this Journal if you haven't commented yet.
I sent notes to all of those who commented there and asked them a couple of questions.
And now I am going to feature all of this deviants and their answers

If you saw that I have featured you and i didn't include all of your answers/or any answers, you could write a Journal and include all of your answers there. ;D
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`Gomotes
What is your first reaction when you find a new Emoticonist?
I'll take a tour through the gallery if I had the time and if I like what I see I add him to my watch list.
Pick 5 of your most favourite Emoticonists and describe why they are special to you, what makes them stand out from the others?
!camelhijackation The best emotico

The Discovery Channel! IVhttp://deviantart.com/discovery
Please support the artists within the article by faving it!
Welcome!
I will feature underexposed artists that I've happened to find using the Discovery page here on dA! If you would like an overview of how to use this page, feel free to see this brief guide!

~purpledaydreams
I truly love the effects that ~purpledaydreams is able to achieve in her manipulations. While the subject or setting may be "simple," there is a unique element that they she adds to all of her works.

*Tigeress27
*Tigeress27 definitely has some must-see photography in her gallery; I especially like how many of the subjects in her photos have a different perspective placed on them. You should definitely chec

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This or That Emote Pack Contest - Closed!

by `stuck-in-suburbia, May 1, 2012, 1:36:15 PM
Journals / Art News / Customization

Emoticon Pack: a collection of emoticons (emotes) meant for use in a messenger or on a personal website that covers a variety of different emotions.

Required emoticon themes

Lazy OR Flirtatious
Sheepish OR Mischievous
Speechless OR Down-trodden
Hurt OR Impatient
In Love OR Hungry
Evil Laugh OR TMI (Too Much Information)
Envy OR Greed
Insecure OR Grateful
Relieved OR Concerned
Wait, what?! OR OMGYESPLZ

Rules

You must select one (1) emoticon theme per pair, as listed above.

You have to include at least five (5) original emoticons [free choice emoticons] to create a minimum total of fifteen (15) emoticons.

You cannot create any emoticons based on theme pair options that you did not choose.

There is no upper limit to the number of emoticons that you include in this pack.

It must be clear which emoticon represents which emotion, and must be stated in the artist’s comments.

You cannot manipulate or use an existing legend emote in any way.

Emotes must be new for this contest. You are allowed to revamp one of your own emotes, provided the emote in question is older than ninety (90) days.

Collaboration pairs are allowed, however, twice as many emotes need to be included in the pack – All twenty (20) of the emotes listed, and ten (10) of the deviants’ choosing. It must be made clear who made which emoticons and that each deviant made half of the emotes listed in the pack (half of the options listed above and half of the free choice emotes).

Emotes can be static or animated, and packs can be one, the other, or a mix of both.

Deviants are allowed to use base packs, however they must ensure that:

(a)the pack in use is free to use, manipulate and upload; and

(b)the pack is credited with a link back in the artist’s comments.

Entries must be uploaded to the Packs gallery as a zip file, with a preview image that shows all of the emoticons in the pack, including their respective animations, if applicable (can show snippets, they do not have to appear side by side). The zip file must contain .gif and/or .png files.

You have one month from the date of the contest announcement (Start date: 23:59 PST May 1^st, 2012) to upload the pack and link me to the pack in a comment below (End Date: 23:59 PST June 1^st, 2012).

You are allowed to upload individual pieces of the pack (separately) in your gallery after the submission of the pack.

You are not allowed to centre the pack around Original Characters (emoticon or otherwise) or use them in any way. The pack must be neutral and able to be used by all.

You are allowed to enter twice; however you cannot reuse emoticons or any of the chosen emotions represented. Each pack must be unique and cannot overlap in any way. (If one of your entries is a collaboration, you cannot redo any emoticons you personally made, or were your free choice options).

You must link your entry in the comments below.

All entries will be collected into this folder.