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Best wishes & Results !!!Dear Members and watchers,

I wish you the best for 2012

!!!!
Love, success, health, wealth and fulfilment !
Hope your hollidays were delightful

Results of our contest are here, finally. I was really busy these last days but, now, you can find who win here :
Due to the very few participation in the Collaboration Contest, I've chosen to deliver only one place.
But people who help me and follow the entire rules will receive special prize in order to thank them.
We have many gorgeous and interesting deviations so it was hard to judge which creation and creator deserve to win...
Thus, I've added special prize for quality.
Cause I'm french, It was hard for me to note lit and poetry but even if you don't win in one contest (and even if you win), you can ask me a short critic and explanation. Remeber I was the only judge so my point of view isn't totaly objective.
Really really hard to cut down, I had to spent plenty of time for my final choices...

For All winners (and

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now you might be thinking 'Why have they featured so many cats?' :iconmmmplz: 'and why so many
ladies

':iconthinkingplz:'...are they crazy

':iconbonklers:
the short answer to that is :iconyes-plz:..but you already knew that :iconteamfap:
the long answer is :iconthatsrightplz:we would like to let you know about a fantabulous competition
being held by one of our affiliates :iconcrazycatladies:
The theme is "Crazy Cat Ladies":iconcrazyladehplz:
and you can read all about it here:http://crazycatladies.deviantart.com/blog/?offset=1 :iconstudytimeplz:

News From Our Affiliates: New ContestsSo hey guys, long time no see here. I've been kinda inactive of updating you with new contests and other activities you might want to join from other groups, so I'll make up for it today. Yeah, so let's get started-- there are 2 contests from two of our affiliates: and artisans contest and a themed contest.
First off, :iconrainylake: is holding up a contest themed "Friendship". General thing is that your work has to show the mutual relationship (most preferably a friendly relationship) either bet. humans, animals, or humans and animals, etc. . You can use any medium for this, even literature is allowed; you are allowed to submit up to 3 deviations, anything beyond that will be denied of entry. Deadline of submissions is May 15, though this is subjected to change depending on the circumstances.
They're also looking for donations for prizes; so if you are willing to lend a hand, you can contact her on the link below.
Any further inquiry or detail (especially for the prizes) of this conte

Exploring the SelfI applaud those artists and folk that are able and willing to explore their own spirits, their own issues and sacredness through their art, their own bodies, their self expressions.

There are so many more, but this little tribute cannot go on forever, for lunch awaits and the inner man must be fed. :iconbigheartplz:

Get To Know Our Admins!Hey there members of #feel-art! One of our admins suggested that we interact more with our members by giving them a way to get to know us better. Because of this, we will be filling this journal entry with interviews of our admins. New interviews will be added every week or so and eventually we'll compile a list of all our admins.
:iconChaosFay: =ChaosFay

1. Which of your own pieces do you love the most?
http://fav.me/d4hnrgs This was a commission and I was given a lot of leeway, but also enough direction to know what they wanted. The result was astounding. The width and color combo, as well as the bead choices, really gave it life. The pendant, though, is what really brought it all together. I had that pendant for months and didn't know what to do with it until that commission. It's one of the few opportunities I've had to create and embedded look with a pendant. The loop for the cords was set in such a way tha

Firefly Charm BraceletSo this past year I have been collecting silver and pewter charms to create a Firefly based charm bracelet.
The fruits of my efforts should be shown soon but I am waiting on one more charm to arrive before posting.
Due to limited access to particular charms there will be some variations between the ones I have available.
They will be priced higher than my normal items unfortunately because of all the shipping and silver costs included. I tried really hard to keep the cost down but there were some charms I just could not pass up for this set. I don't have the final price nailed down because of the variation between the pieces however I do hope to have them in the Etsy shop in January. I expect their cost to range between $50-$70. Again, I tried really hard to keep the costs down but when some sellers charge $5 a charm and then $5-10 shipping it makes it a bit hard. I hope to be able to create 3 complete charms and then several after that might be missing 1 or 2 charms. I don't quite hav

New Beginnings ContestIt's that time of year again. We're all in the festive spirit (or, if you're anything like me, needing a distraction from any thought of festivity) so what better time than to participate in a contest? You like stuff? Look at our fantabulous prizes? You like art? Show it off.

Show us ya skillz, we know you have them! Couldn't be simpler. See contest. Join contest.
So let's get down and dirty with it:
THEME we gotta have one. It's like the law. This time round guys is NEW BEGINNINGS. That's it. You can do anything with this theme in mind, in any visual medium. This contest is running over the new year, new year new start and all, so hey, NEW BEGINNINGS! (Yes, yes I know. Providing the world doesn't end soon.

though even that would be a kinda new beginning, it's the beginning of an afterlife or of nothingness or reincarnation, whichever belief you hold to.) So long as your work is titled and inspired by the idea of beginning, starting something new, something unknown

When you love a WoW race......but hate the art.
Draenei females are not sluts. I'm tired of seeing them depicted like cheap space bimbos all around Deviant art and other art galleries, it's a decadent mold and not fair for the players that try to roleplay them normally but can't shake off the stereotype.
I know artists, and the commissioners that pay them, are free to draw their characters as they want, but when the grand majority of this art is cheap fapping material it really discourages potential WoW RPers from trying out a really solid race. Draenei women are beautiful.

Secret Santa 2012- Please join! + UPDATE**How will I get someone to make something for myself?
:icondeirdrewindfairer:, my sister, will generate 5 names from the list (so I won't know who I got- if I did just one I'd know) and notify them through a note. So, if you get me, don't worry xD :icondeirdrewindfairer: is my sister. One catastrophe at a time, people.
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Feel free to join- BUT READ ALL OF WHAT I HAVE POSTED. ***I WILL deny some people if you clearly have not read what I have posted!***
READ DESCRIPTION:
Okay, everyone. I've seen people do this before- so I've decided to do this now.
I'm holding a Secret Santa. If you don't know what that is, it's basically where you're given an individual to purchase an item for within a budget- but, since we're on dA- it'll be drawings,writings, or another art form.
If you'd like to join, I have up to 25 slots. YOU MUST BE A WATCHER TO JOIN. You can watch me now and join Secret Santa if you'd like, though.
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Alright, so here it goes:
Why so ear

"What Makes Us Different?" Contest:iconblackrose-1::iconblackrose-2::iconblackrose-3::iconblackrose-4::iconblackrose-5::iconblackrose-6::iconblackrose-7x:
WELCOME TO THE
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
CONTEST
:iconblackrose-1::iconblackrose-2::iconblackrose-3::iconblackrose-4::iconblackrose-5::iconblackrose-6::iconblackrose-7x:
The purpose of this contest is to create a work which expresses WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT from other groups.
THE RULES:

The entry must communicate what sets this group apart from others

As long as you can express this, you can use any form of media you want

All entries must be submitted by January 21st by 12:00 am (midnight) Central Time

All participants must submit their entries to the What Makes Us Different 2012 folder in #InsanityInspires

Each contender is only allowed TWO submissions to the contest

Multi-Choice Contest by Chaosfay:iconchaosfay: is holding a contest with three themes to choose from, all mediums accepted. View her journal article for more information: http://chaosfay.deviantart.com/journal/Multi-Choice-Contest-333838212

When I Got Called Out For Bigotry on LivestreamThis is something I've been intending to write for a little bit, but I also wanted some time to pass so I could more coherently reflect upon it. I still wish I could maybe get a smidge more life experience to more eloquently piece this together. But my hand has been tugged by the forces that be, and this article made me feel so darn good after starting so darn horrible that I just have to share.
I have to.
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Special Olympics Athlete with Down Syndrome Pens Amazing Open Letter to Ann Coulter After She Calls Obama a 'Retard'

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She later cemented he

2012: End of Creativity ContestClosed! XD
The Story:
An informant of mine (aka ~DcuniverseofDarknigh) has given me some important intel in regards to the artist community and the end of 2012. ~DcuniverseofDarknigh writes, "I worked for the "Organization" for quite some time, and I discovered something tragic, something sinister. At the end of 2012, the ability to create will be lost."
"So I ask you this, 'What is the last thing you will create? What is the last thing you will draw or write? What is the last song you will create or sing? Will it be from the bottom of your heart or the deepest, darkest pits of your hatred? Will it be a confession of love? Will it be some secret? What is your last stand? What is your last piece of art?'"
The Contest
If you knew the ability to create would come to an end, what would be you're last work of art? This contest will be judged on not just artistic ability, but also your passion for

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=ChaosFay is having a 50% clearance sale on all jewelry at Nay-Nay Macrame http://naynaymacrame.etsy.com . Use the coupon code SHINYCLEARANCE to receive the discount. This does not apply to custom made/commissioned pieces. The coupon code is valid now through January 1st, 2013.

Our affiliate :iconbracelets-and-knots: is having a contest and our members are eligible to enter. To see what it’s all about visit their journal http://bracelets-and-knots.deviantart.com/journal/NEW-CONTEST-amp-OTHER-NEWS-330116791

Check out the DDs from September here http://frocktarts.deviantart.com/journal/DD-round-up-330243718 and here http://talty.deviantart.com/journal/September-Artisan-Crafts-DD-Roundup-326890430

^Talty started her own series of AC features. Here’s the 10th instalment http://talty.deviantart.com/journal/Artisan-Craft-Features-10-329769999

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by ~XaelMcEwan, Oct 16, 2011, 10:26:26 AM
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Hello dear members and affiliates

!

[link]

Welcome to our second big contest. [link]
It begins on Samhain : the first of November and ends on Yule, the twenty-first of December.
Our principal contest is a collaboration one but we have another. This alternative is for people who can't or don't want to work with other artists.

The mere rules are :

For the two contests :

Duration : 1st November to 21st December

Themes : Samhain - Animism - Symbols - Myths

Submission : You can submit how many deviation you want in the contest's galleries

All media are accepted

You can participate to the two contests

Limitation : no violence neither vulgarity (mature content is allowed only if you respect these conditions)

Notation : we'll try to give a note to each creations, based on the most criterions possible (especially quality)
-> You can increase your notation with Bonus when :
- You make a traditionnal deviation (craft, drawing, painting, mixed media with traditionnal one) +1
- Help me in promoting the contest +1
- Using two or more themes +1
- Explain in details why you think the creation is linked with the themes chosen +1
- Make a creation especially for the contest +1
- Have a positive feedback from the affiliate admin

For the Collaboration :

Your creation is made with another member of our affiliate ( eg : 1 member of

and one member of

but the two member can be in each group)
-> You'll find a list of members of each group at the bottom.

Your creation must be link to our themes and to a theme close to the other affiliate group (eg : a landscape with a great mythic story can be related to ~chamanics-pathways and ~earthgaia

The deviation must be submited in the two group.

Specify in the deviation description who do which part of the creation

For Solo contest :

Simply use the rules for the two contests

PRIZES

For All participants : a Christmas/Yule music playlist freely (and legaly) downloadable on Jamendo.

For All winners : a special music playlist downloadable on Jamendo (celtic, pagan and inspired tunes)
Featured in

's journals

Collaboration Contest :
1ST Place :
*100 points (for each participant)
*50 points from ancient-scars (for each participant)
*A dreamcatcher from xaelmcewan
*Artwork from ancient-scars (choice of one complete inked animal tribal/tattoo design or one full charcoal and graphite of up to 2 characters of your choosing)
*A Llama from xaelmcewan

2ND Place :
*50 points (for each participant)
*A dreamcatcher pendant from xaelmcewan
*A Llama from xaelmcewan

3RD Place :
*25 points (for each participant)
*A Llama from xaelmcewan

Solo Contest :
1ST Place :
*50 points
*A painted/digital commission from nhillium
*A small graphic (6in X 8in illustration) or an angel reading [link] from Big-Bad-Studios

Do you want a better contest with better prizes ?
→ Give us Llamas for winners, points, commission, crafts or what you can

→ Go to our News page [link] and

→ Help us to promote this contest

Have a great trial !!!

Blessings,

Xael

PS : For affiliates' admins, please copy/paste this on your blog if you can :

Our affiliate group

organize a new collaboration contest.
Themes : Samhain – Symbol – Animism – Myths
All Medias are accepted
Deadline : 21st December
You can participate without joining this group (for solo contest) but create something with a member of chamanics-pathways (for collaboration contest) which you post in the two group.
Find the completed rules here : [link]

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Our friend Affiliate group

is holding a contest.
Theme: "ANGEL OF PEACE".
Deadline: 31st of Dec. 2011.
Read more on their wall: [link]

Of course, you can participate to the two contests !!!)

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Our friends from

oragnize a contest too.
Theme : Dead (around Halloween)
Deadline: 1st November
:+Fav: and more here : [link]

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Our affiliates from

organize a contest (one more

)
Theme : Western Dragon
Deadline : 25 November
More info here : [link]

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List of participants who search someone for the collaboration contest :

From

*(special message on the bottom)

From affiliates :

say : "It occurred to me that many of us do not know each other that well.

In the friendly spirit of the collaboration contest, I'd like to extend a greeting and blessing to all of you!

I am proposing this journal entry as a spot for people who do want to collaborate with someone else to find each other-especially seeing how many people do NOT want to collaborate.

It might be a good idea to post what kind of art you want to make, what category you want to explore, and what you are looking for in a collaborator for this contest."

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