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RandomEmoteAwesomeness-Vol 15Volume 15 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 always hopefully at least once a month.
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*** dA journals now allow big thumbs. The proper tool for an emoticomic feature. ***

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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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Indie Asks: EastSideSunsetsWelcome to the next edition of 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 second interview in this series is the less well known, but awesome and gifted; =EastSideSunsets. Olivia is our second american emoticonist to be interviewe

Emotiviews 5 - Interview with =phlum

The interviewee of this edition is:
:iconcheerplz: :iconphlum: =Phlum    :iconphlum:  :iconcheerplz:

opening words of the Artist:
"  :iconwavesplz: Hello! Or good mornafterning, if you prefer ¬3¬
that plz should totally replace .
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1. Programs of choice for emoting?
I use The Gimp, because I'm cheap. :eyes: And also because I don't really get along with Photoshop.
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Give Yourself a DD

Inspired by the stamp above, several months ago, I conducted a poll and asked my visitors and watchers to pick a piece in their gallery they would be most proud of to have featured as a Daily Deviation. Below are the deviations picked. Note that several deviants felt their galleries did not have a piece worthy enough of a Daily Deviation. For them, I chose one of my favorites from their submissions.

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dA Staff Appreciation Week - Emote dA HQ Project:iconstaffappreciation:

As part deviantART Staff Appreciation Week, `SanguineEpitaph and #StaffAppreciation team have come up with a fun project for deviants.
Ever wonder what it's like at deviantART Headquarters? So do we! And since most of us will never know, we've decided to let our imaginations run wild and create what we think HQ would be like...if it were run by emoticons!
This project is open for anyone who can create an emote or some sort of pixel art. The project challenges you to make piece representing a part of dA HQ. You can create something specific to a real-life member, such as an emoticon of $Moonbeam13, or something abstract like a general emote member of the Help Desk. We're also looking for pixel furniture (think desks, chairs, sofas), art for the walls, and other fun stuff you might imagine in the HQ offices. The #StaffAppreciation team has started things out, adding some rooms and props. It's up to you to help us complete the pic

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.

:iconPixacious: =Pixacious

Such a sweet gift for a fellow artist. Love how the OCs are done.

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help corner: EmoticonsWelcome to the help corner:Emoticons.  If you have any questions about anything Emoticon related go ahead and send me a note. Not all questions have to be serious, I am  looking forward to all kind of questions ;D    The questions will be answered in the next edition of the help corner.
I had the idea for this News article when I recently went through the Tutorial list of #Emotication.  I normally send deviants to #Emotication when they need help to create Emoticons. Now that I went through the list I noticed that many tutorials aren't helpful at all.  It is "just" a list with very good but also very bad tutorials.
In the first edition of the help corner I want to share tutorials with you that I find helpful. These don't necessarily  reflect my preferences in the emoticon creation process

Let me first tell you something about different shadings. Every Emoticonist has different preferenc

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!

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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

A Week in dA Related - #020 Overview
A Week in dA Related is a weekly news article series that aims to bring you the most important and fun deviantART and dA Related news from the previous week. It also includes a small feature from each sub-gallery.
If you have any deviantART Related news you'd like to share, shoot a note to :devThe-
This issue covers August 28th to September 10th, 2011.
deviantART News
Plans Gone Wrong Contest Semi-Finalists
Check out the semi-finalists of the Plans Gone Wrong Contest! There are some fantastic entires.
Celebrating Deviousness - September 2011
Everyone congratulate `IanStruckhoff on being awarded Deviousness this month!

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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Emotiviews 12 - Interview with =Sailor-Pikmin
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Welcome to a new Edition of Emotiviews!
The interviewee of this edition is:
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opening words of the Artist:
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We're no strangers to love, you know the rules, and so do I! A full commitment's what I'm thinking of. You wouldn't get this from any other guy! I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling gotta make you understand~!
Never gonna give you up. Never gonna let you down.
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I prefer using Photoshop 7.

Aside from photography, it's the only chance my PS copy gets to be used for anything. When I'm on my laptop, I use MSPaint when I'm testing emoticon ideas and faces. Sort of like sketching.

2. What is your favorite legend emote?
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I might have too many. I overuse

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Emotes Speak a Thousand Words

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Amazing Emoticonists & More - Volume 37

Welcome to Amazing Emoticonists...and More. This is the 37th installment of the twice-monthly feature dedicated to showcasing the emoticon creations of up-and-coming and veteran emoticonists. Be sure to check out the rest of their galleries for other amazing works. This article also features projects, contests, groups, and more, in the hopes of exposing them to new deviants and those not familiar with the emoticon community.
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Lesser-Known Emoticonists

:iconpsychocookee: =nikkittie

Such a sweet and sad emote. I think we can all relate to this feeling.

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:iconseapuppy: ~seapuppy

Such a cute and simple emote.

Amazing Emoticonists & More - Volume 36

Welcome to Unknown Amazing Emoticonists...and More. This is the 36th installment of the mostly-weekly feature dedicated to showcasing the emoticon creations of up-and-coming and veteran emoticonists. Be sure to check out the rest of their galleries for other amazing works. This article also features projects, contests, groups, and more, in the hopes of exposing them to new deviants and those not familiar with the emoticon community.
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Lesser-Known Emoticonists

:iconI-is-smart: =I-is-smart

A sweet way to show the connection between friends. Cute expression.

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:iconl-rM: ~l-rM

The whole scene and the faces on the emotes make me LOL. Funny.
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Halloween Goodies

by `Mirz123, Oct 30, 2011, 7:16:12 PM
Journals / Art News / Traditional

Halloween! A day filled with candy and dress-up and lots of ooky spooky fun. Recently, I asked a few of my dA friends to help me gather a collection of spooky themed deviants to celebrate the day. I hope you find something to you like.

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A big thanks to =SparklyDest, *Oktanas, *dragondoodle, and *Ravenswd for helping me select these awesome arts to feature!

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~hellfirejade Nov 5, 2011 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

Thanx 4 the feature

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*fairchildart Nov 5, 2011

Thank you so much for featuring me

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~Winged-Creations Nov 3, 2011 Professional Photographer

Thanks for the feature~~~ I love Halloween!!!!

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*CherishedMemories Nov 3, 2011

What a fun and fantastic feature.

Thank you so much for including one of my images, Hun. I am honored.

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~Tegori Nov 1, 2011

Awesome!!

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