PE: Decorating Your Profile by SimplySilent, journal
PE: Decorating Your Profile
Community Week
Your profile page is the first thing people will see when they click on your name, so it's very important to leave a good impression! This article will provide some useful tips and tricks for both premium and non-premium members who want to convert their profile into their own, unique page. First off, some Do's and Don'ts of profile decoration:
Do:
Use dA's profile widgets-- there are lots of great options to chose from
Show off some art (that's what people are here for!)
Express your personality through colors, stamps, gifs, etc.
Don't:
Add so many images that your profile takes forever to load
Use garish or headache-inducin
Beginners Tutorial: Buy and Donate Points by namenotrequired, literature
Literature
Beginners Tutorial: Buy and Donate Points
In three simple parts:
A) deviantART Account
B) Buy Points
C) Donate Points
A) deviantART Account
1. To buy points you need a deviantART account. Log in to yours or create one as below.
B) Buy Points
1. Go with the mouse over Shop in the top bar and select points.
2. On the Points page, click "+Points" on the amount of points you want.
:note: You can choose a combination of different amounts. Want to buy $45 worth of points? Choose '2,000' once and '800' twice.:note: If you want to remove something you added, click the grey "-" next to the green "+Points".:note: You can change the currency in your settings.
3. When you're done, hit the yel
The Art of Feedback: Critiques by MamaLantiis, journal
The Art of Feedback: Critiques
I Asked: Why do you critique art? How do you critique art?
In this poll, I asked you to tell me a little bit about your process on how and why you give feedback. I got some really interesting answers!
"...if I give feedback, the other will appreciate the feedback, and then they might give feedback, it's basically a cycle of giving and getting. Win-Win situations are always good."
SonicWolvelina99 (https://www.deviantart.com/sonicwolvelina99)
This is so true and something I hope everyone can come to understand. You don't need a widget or special symbol to give a critique or to get a critique. You don't even need special training or knowledge! You simply must be active as a communi