The “Create Mother Nature” Contest is closed for submissions.
Winners will be announced on the 10th.
More info: [link]

About this journal:
Each Sunday I up date with
Poll results- the stats of a poll submitted the previous week.
Spot Light: a weekly featured artist
Tips: Tips on one form of art or about DA
News & Contests: Cool events, news, and contest info
Stock Info: How to use stock in my gallery and or links to available stock
Submission Info: How to add info to this journal.
Personal Update: The happenings in my life and clubs I belong to.



Poll Results:
Whish is more Important? A deviations….
90%- Subject matter
10% - Level of difficulty.
I think the result says it all.
Comments: [link]
And thank you to the 20 people who took part in this poll.


The Spot Light:
*Yukkabelle
This photographer has real skill and talent. In her gallery you can find very well composed and some extremely cute photos.
Not only is she a good photographer but she is also a very nice person. She often supports other artists by featuring deviations and winners of contests. And even has a stock folder in her gallery (see Stock section for link).

Photos by









Tips:
Art Frustration Overload,
Sometimes with any form of art you get frustrated. This can be because you are having art block, things are Not turning out as good lately, because you aren’t where you feel you should be, or because of other stresses in your life.
The best thing I have found to do. Is take a step back. Relax and don’t try so hard. Put your art down for a little while and refresh your mind. When you are relaxed and feeling better try again but don’t let it stress you out. If it starts to, move on to something else or put it back down until you feel happy doing it again.
Frustrations are normally temporary and will go away with time.
However if you push yourself while frustrated you may be so disgusted that you through away your art and regret so later.
Also if you are so frustrated with an art style that you completely trash the whole idea, don’t give up on art all together.
Art is a way for people to express themselves. It’s really not a matter of how good you are. It’s about what brings you joy and allows you to express how you feel and who you are.
If you’re no good at one you may be better at another. And may really love and enjoy a new form of art.



News & Contests:

is hosting a new contest the “May Mini Contest - Take a Look Inside.”
This contest is open to photography only but comes with wonderful prizes.
May Mini Contest: [link]
The winners of the “April Mini Contest - Old and Young” are,
1st by
2nd by
3rd by
Congratulations to these three people. They did a great job!

The winners of the s Mega Contest have also been announced.
the winners are
1st by
2nd by
3rd by
Congratulations! Wonderful work!


Also this week I am announcing the creation of a new club.
is a new club that is dedicated to educating about wild life and the natural world through the arts.
This club is just getting started, so there aren’t too many deviations and members as of yet. I am hopeful that more people will join and help in the clubs goal.
I am administrating this club so if you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
For more information about this club, it’s goals, requirements, joining information, submission information, or educational material please visit the clubs home page and welcoming journal.
Clubs home page: [link]
Informational Journal: [link]


Free Stamp Requests are Open!!
If you would like me to make you a simple stamp (back ground and lettering, no animation) send me a note.
Please use “Stamp” or “stamp request” as the title, so I don’t over look it.
Please list what you want your stamp to say and or what you want it to look like.
Basic Stamps are free and fun for me so don’t hesitate to ask. ^_^
My Stamp folder:[link]


Stock:
has a folder in her gallery with photography place and object stock. These stock images are open to the public for use.
*Yukkabelles Stock: [link]

My Stock: [link]
To request a photo of mine not found in this folder just send me a note titled “your stock” with a link to the piece you want to us. ^_^


Submission Info:
Tips, stock info, contests, news, and club info are Always welcome! And those who submit will have their Icon or Dev Name listed as the source of the info. get your name around
To submit send me a note titled “Report, Submission.” please list what type of info you are providing and any needed links, (contest pages, Club home pages, ect.)



Personal Update:
I need a dog. Any breed suggestions? (EDIT: Seems I need to put back my explanation on this)
Need: I have health issues that make it hard for me to handle jumpy excitable dogs. I need 1 that is clam, likes my 6 rescue cats, and will bark when someone/thing comes in the yard.
Reason: I live out in the country. If I were attacked by a person or animal no one would even hear me scream. I need a dog (NOT to attack) But to bark if something is outside and let me know so I can get inside and get the phone.
Rescue: I will go to a shelter or pound (which have mainly mix breeds)I do not believe in buying pets, there are too many that need homes &
Looking for: I'm just looking for suggestions on breeds so it will help me find a good mix breed ( I don't like pure breeds), one that will fit my needs and can become a loved and loving member of my family.

other news, I am tending to my garden, trying to get it started. It's taking a LOT of time and work. But I hope to learn from it and hopefully get some nice fresh foods at harvest time. ^_^
So far, I've got about 1/3 planted.

Clubs & Groups I belong to:

Clubs I run or help admin: