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Semi-Important Notice: Feature O' Friends is now a bi-weekly article and will be posted every 2 weeks from now on.

Hello, one and all! :wave:

Time for another issue of Feature O' Friends!! This series is aimed at developing and nurturing community spirit by allowing members to suggest a friend to be featured in the next issue! Those who suggest a friend will also have their art featured as well. :happybounce:

Interested? Come on, we'd love to see who you're willing to suggest! :happybounce: But before you do any suggesting, here are some guidelines and steps you should take in order to participate.

  1. First, think of a friend who you think deserves a feature, and write up to 5 sentences why you think your friend should be featured. Give other members a reason to check your friend out! :dummy:
  2. Next, choose two deviations from their gallery. Choose the ones you love, or the ones you think deserve the most attention. Get the thumb codes (":thumb000000000:") of these deviations, and add them into your suggestion. :eager:
  3. After that, grab two deviations from your gallery that you'd like more attention on, copy and paste the thumb codes and put them in the suggestion as well. ;)
  4. Submit your suggestion as a comment on this journal, and wait for you and your friend to be featured in the next issue. :happybounce:
  5. If we receive a lot of suggestions, we may need to push back some suggestions into the later issues. So, don't fret if your suggestion doesn't appear in the next issue, as it will be featured some time later. :hug:
  6. If you are a Beta Tester and the thumb codes in your comment are turned into actual thumbs, please insert these: anywhere in your thumb codes before you submit your comment. This cancels out the thumb code and the thumb code will just appear as a thumb code. :)





:la: While not necessary, feel free to use the forms below upon suggesting (in case you feel confused about all of this):

For non-Beta Testers:

I'm suggesting:
:devusername_here:
[insert write up here]
Examples of their gallery: :thumb000000000: :thumb000000000:
My work: :thumb000000000: :thumb000000000:

For Beta Testers:

I'm suggesting:
:devusername_here:
[insert write up here]
Examples of their gallery: :thumb000000000: :thumb000000000:
My work: :thumb000000000: :thumb000000000:




Features



:iconsnow-body: Snow-Body


Suggested by: ElvirasThirst
"This is the first person I fav'ed on here and I think her artwork is amazing! Her wolf and Anthro furries are just amazing."
Their works:
+ m o o n l i g h t + by Snow-Body G: Missing by Snow-Body [friend's works]
:thumb400059578: :thumb399873315: [suggester's works]




:iconradiowitch: radiowitch


Suggested by: Emothivamp-Art
"Waess is an amazing young artist who deserves more attention than she is getting, at the moment. Her artistic ability within the digital drawing and photo-manipulation area is outstanding and I was amazed the first day I saw her artwork. Waess is also a very friendly person and her artwork always turns out amazing. Definitely worth watching!"
Their works:
:thumb386939420: :thumb397560831:[friend's works]
[suggester's works]




:iconmelmee: Melmee


Suggested by: cddmanful
"Her coloring skills and shading skills, and her beautiful technique in faces of all kinds make her a favorite of mine for commissions, and I think others would agree! She also has great ideas that you don't find everywhere, as her little plushie drawings of one's OC... �She even makes some of the sweetest little icons you will ever see! �She is a good friend, who has been very kind to me! �She is responsible for my first OC, whom I adopted from her..."
Their works:
Peridot by Melmee Kitten Adoptable Mini [CLOSED] by Melmee[friend's works]




:iconyetinia: Yetinia


Suggested by: Acsh
"Her traditional artwork is always unique, composed with heart and soul as you can see from the samples. Her skills are spectacular and her paintings are simply amazing. And not only is she a great artist, but she is also a wonderful deviant who helps others out with valuable critiques and suggestions. She's definitely a deviant worth featuring, and worth more attention from the community. Love you forever <3"
Their works:
Over the river and through the woods... by Yetinia Watching from Afar by Yetinia[friend's works]
REVERSE INVERSE: Get Away From My Girl! by Acsh {Behylan Children} Lost Hours: Dysfunctional by Acsh[suggester's works]




:iconk-kemp: K-Kemp


Suggested by: Rynxo
"K-Kemp is a good friend of mine. In her gallery you can find both stunning photos and mostly semi-realistic equine themed artworks. The word that describes the style the best for me is natty - every single detail in her designs is polished up and looks professional. She has created wonderful and creative original characters which are totally worth paying attention to. Moreover, RivenPine's doing great with perspective and architecture."
Their works:
Propaganda :: ref sheet  (part 1) v.2.5 by K-Kemp[friend's works]
Peacock by Rynxo :thumb392722467:[suggester's works]




:iconpiyoa: piyoa


Suggested by: myumyu-myuzu
"She's a really great artist! :D Her art is cute, and simply adorableee~~ :iconloveloveplz: She's still young and new to dA but she's really amazing! Go check her out guys! She's friendly! :iconlaplz:"
Their works:
Hehe, Just Kidding Guys by piyoa pcomm for Lumi-Bell by piyoa[friend's works]
:thumb397142316: :thumb396693774:[suggester's works]




:iconmiss-union-jack: Miss-Union-Jack


Suggested by: PhantomhiveButler427
"She is a great writer in my opinion, she has very good spelling and grammar. And the way she writes is just amazing. She is almost always open to requests as well and she's just fabulous."
Their works:
Misunderstandings (Fred Weasley X Reader)
“Oi! George! Save me!” You called as Fred carried you away. George just shrugged before turning around and walking off.
“Traitor!” You screeched. You were very close to the twins, but you had always felt something more for Fred. Hence why you wanted to get out of his grasp. You may have a small crush on him, but you didn’t trust where this was going.
“Fred, can you put me down? My skirt is riding up…” You said sheepishly. You could feel your skirt climbing higher up your body and you did not like it.
“Nope!” Fred said cheerfully. “Nice bum by the way.” Fred said teasingly. You flushed and tried to wriggle from his grasp.
It did not work how you wanted it to.
You ended up tumbling to the ground, and somehow dragged Fred down on top of you. You blushed again and tried to wriggle away from him, but Fred refused to move.
“Can you please get off of me George?” You asked when Fred still kept you pinned down.
Finally (Neville Longbottom X Reader)
You watched as the girls tittered around Neville, trying to get his attention. You scowled in annoyance. They had only become interested in Neville when he started going through puberty. He used to be slightly short and plump, but now he was tall and he was starting to get some muscle. You had always liked Neville and been nice to him, he was one of your only real friends. You had a few other friends, but Neville was one of your only guy friends.
You could see that Neville was not enjoying the attention; he was not used to having girls fawn all over him, and went to go save him.
“Hey Nev!” You said as you jumped on his back. He wrapped your legs around his torso and started walking away from the girls; who were now glaring at you in annoyance.
“I’m just going to take him for a bit; don’t get your knickers in a twist!” You shouted as Neville walked away. You could feel him chuckle beneath you and smiled, even though he couldn’t see it. Neville k
[friend's works]
Dan and Phil (Adventure Time Style) by PhantomhiveButler427 Fred and George Kitties by PhantomhiveButler427[suggester's works]




:iconsurpassingsolitude: SurpassingSolitude


Suggested by: WintersRead
"SurpassingSolitude is an artist of diverse mediums, including literature, costuming/sewing, painting, and her favorite: charcoal. She is quite talented, and doesn't upload her art very frequently, so it is a pleasant surprise every time. Lately, she's been trying a few new mediums: colored pencils, paint, and watercolor, with the occasional return to charcoal. She even teaches art to kids! That said, she has far fewer watchers than she deserves."
Their works:
Water in charcoal by SurpassingSolitude Gotcha. by SurpassingSolitude[friend's works]




:iconsquee102: Squee102


Suggested by: ChibiFox27
"She is really good at putting up drawings that will just make you laugh. She's my big sister and is good at taking the most outrageous chibi request ever. She might be slow at getting it out but the wait is worth it to see the adorable funny drawings."
Their works:
SERIOUSLY....but in those jammies?! by Squee102 Gir with giant panda by Squee102[friend's works]
Hold Still by ChibiFox27 Open Hazuku Adoptables Set 1Make an OFFER by ChibiFox27[suggester's works]




:iconflowerpower71: flowerpower71


Suggested by: Riverthunder
"flowerpower71 has been one of my greatest online friends since I began my writing career on fanfiction.net. She is always friendly and kind, but is also very helpful and has given me some great help which has made me a better writer. I also enjoy the fact we are doing the same list of Writing Prompts, because I love how differently we can interpret them."
Their works:
Hetalia: The Price of Freedom
The sun was just about to set, ending another day. The sky was painted brilliant hues of orange, purple, pinks and a little bit of red. But the beautiful sunset went barely noticed by the lone figure who was busy climbing up the hill.
 
Alfred took his gloved hand out of his pocket and pushed his glasses back up onto his nose. The hill was a lot steeper than he remembered. Then again it had been awhile since he'd been there.
 
When he finally reached the top, he slowed down, coming to a halt completely. He looked straight ahead at the silohette in the distance. He swallowed down the lump already beginning to form in his throat and walked forward.
 
He reached a gravestone sitting underneath the shade of the tree. America dropped down to his knees and stared at the smooth stone. He reached up and traced the words with his fingers.
 
Here lies Arthur Kirkland
A Mighty Nation,
Tea Lover
Beloved brother

 
Brother.....
 
How can I repay you brother of
Writing Prompt 151: Learning French"Papa Francy?"
 
Francis Bonnefoy looked up from the newspaper he was reading and looked at the little three year old, blonde haired, purple clad girl that stood next to him, looking at the Frenchman with big blue eyes.
 
"Vhat ez et mon petite fleur?" Francis asked, folding the news paper up and giving all his attention to his adopted granddaughter Alysia.
 
"Can you teach me French?" the little girl squeaked.
 
Francis blinked in surprise. "You vant to learn French?"
 
Alysia nodded, grinning widely. "Yeah! Your language sounds so pretty. And I wanna speak it so I can be like you."
 
Francis felt his heart melt into a puddle at these words. He beamed at the child and suddenly picked her up, swinging her around. "But of coarze mon lapin!"
 
"Yay!" Alysia cheered, giggling and wrapping her arms around his neck. "When can we start?"
 
"Right now."
 
. . .  . . . .  . . . . . . .. .  . ..  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
[friend's works]
[suggester's works]




:iconartfinitii: Artfinitii


Suggested by: MagicalKamichi
"Artfinitii �is a great artist! He was one of my first friends when i joined dA and his work is always great! "
Their works:
:thumb279858924: :thumb375971533:[friend's works]
Buns by MagicalKamichi Pastel Goth (Me) :Speedpaint: by MagicalKamichi[suggester's works]





That's all for this week! If there are more suggestions than our feature limit, expect them to be featured in the weeks to come.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this new series, feel free to ask us. :nod:

It's time to start sending in your suggestions again, and spreading the love around deviantART! :dalove:

Have an awesome day, everyone. :heart:

Skin by SimplySilent
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Hello, one and all! :wave:

Time for another issue of Feature O' Friends!! This series is aimed at developing and nurturing community spirit by allowing members to suggest a friend to be featured in the next issue! Those who suggest a friend will also have their art featured as well. :happybounce:

Interested? Come on, we'd love to see who you're willing to suggest! :happybounce: But before you do any suggesting, here are some guidelines and steps you should take in order to participate.

  1. First, think of a friend who you think deserves a feature, and write up to 5 sentences why you think your friend should be featured. Give other members a reason to check your friend out! :dummy:
  2. Next, choose two deviations from their gallery. Choose the ones you love, or the ones you think deserve the most attention. Get the thumb codes (":thumb000000000:") of these deviations, and add them into your suggestion. :eager:
  3. After that, grab two deviations from your gallery that you'd like more attention on, copy and paste the thumb codes and put them in the suggestion as well. ;)
  4. Submit your suggestion as a comment on this journal, and wait for you and your friend to be featured in the next issue. :happybounce:
  5. If we receive a lot of suggestions, we may need to push back some suggestions into the later issues. So, don't fret if your suggestion doesn't appear in the next issue, as it will be featured some time later. :hug:
  6. If you are a Beta Tester and the thumb codes in your comment are turned into actual thumbs, please insert these: anywhere in your thumb codes before you submit your comment. This cancels out the thumb code and the thumb code will just appear as a thumb code. :)





:la: While not necessary, feel free to use the forms below upon suggesting (in case you feel confused about all of this):

For non-Beta Testers:

I'm suggesting:
:devusername_here:
[insert write up here]
Examples of their gallery: :thumb000000000: :thumb000000000:
My work: :thumb000000000: :thumb000000000:

For Beta Testers:

I'm suggesting:
:devusername_here:
[insert write up here]
Examples of their gallery: :thumb000000000: :thumb000000000:
My work: :thumb000000000: :thumb000000000:




Features



:iconvaren-ka: Varen-Ka


Suggested by: idanei
"She has a very unique style and she's a kind, nice person. She isn't afraid of experiments - her ideas are really interesting :)."
Their works:
:thumb382044410: :thumb366190345: [friend's works]
107 by idanei 92 by idanei [suggester's works]




:iconkatlings: katlings


Suggested by: SimplySilent
"katlings is an incredibly kind and supportive deviant! :huggle: She definitely deserves some love herself~! :love:"
Their works:
Sky Icon .:Giftie:. by katlings Stuffy Dog .:Art Slave:. by katlings [friend's works]




:iconellysiumn: Ellysiumn


Suggested by: Lightsyde
"His photomanipulation works show constant improvement and he has very interesting fantasy artwork."
Their works:
[friend's works]




:iconsenzar: Senzar


Suggested by: Dr-Kineil-Wicks
"Senzar was the first person I ever started watching on DeviantArt, and for good reason: his work is solid, clean, and inspiring. He does things with colored pencils that I can only dream of, and he's always nice and respectful to everyone. He doesn't have very many deviations in his gallery, but every piece he has is high-quality."
Their works:
The Star of Maitreya by Senzar The 7th Ray by Senzar [friend's works]




:iconwingednyke: WingedNyke


Suggested by: SilverAce88
"She's got an adorable style and draws on inspiration from her love of fairytales and the middle ages. She particularly loves to draw fanart of Once Upon A Time for its incorporation of fairytales."
Their works:
Silly Rumbelle Comic by WingedNyke [friend's works]
:thumb393106000: :thumb393993017: [suggester's works]




:iconrythurmorn: Rythurmorn


Suggested by: EpicStormMage
"His work always continues to astound me! Evit's anatomy is always spot on and I absolutely adore his linework~ :D"
Their works:
Squee-wait... by Rythurmorn OrangeCrows-Natalie by Rythurmorn[friend's works]





That's all for this week! If there are more suggestions than our feature limit, expect them to be featured in the weeks to come.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this new series, feel free to ask us. :nod:

It's time to start sending in your suggestions again, and spreading the love around deviantART! :dalove:

Have an awesome day, everyone. :heart:

Skin by SimplySilent
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Updates~

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Hi there! I hope you've had an amazing day so far~ :wave:

Time for another issue of Feature O' Friends!! This series is aimed at developing and nurturing community spirit by allowing members to suggest a friend to be featured in the next issue! Those who suggest a friend will also have their art featured as well. :happybounce:

Interested? Come on, we'd love to see who you're willing to suggest! :happybounce: But before you do any suggesting, here are some guidelines and steps you should take in order to participate.

  1. First, think of a friend who you think deserves a feature, and write up to 5 sentences why you think your friend should be featured. Give other members a reason to check your friend out! :dummy:
  2. Next, choose two deviations from their gallery. Choose the ones you love, or the ones you think deserve the most attention. Get the thumb codes (":thumb000000000:") of these deviations, and add them into your suggestion. :eager:
  3. After that, grab two deviations from your gallery that you'd like more attention on, copy and paste the thumb codes and put them in the suggestion as well. ;)
  4. Submit your suggestion as a comment on this journal, and wait for you and your friend to be featured in the next issue. :happybounce:
  5. If we receive a lot of suggestions, we may need to push back some suggestions into the later issues. So, don't fret if your suggestion doesn't appear in the next issue, as it will be featured some time later. :hug:
  6. If you are a Beta Tester and the thumb codes in your comment are turned into actual thumbs, please insert these: anywhere in your thumb codes before you submit your comment. This cancels out the thumb code and the thumb code will just appear as a thumb code. :)





:la: While not necessary, feel free to use the forms below upon suggesting (in case you feel confused about all of this):

For non-Beta Testers:

I'm suggesting:
:devusername_here:
[insert write up here]
Examples of their gallery: :thumb000000000: :thumb000000000:
My work: :thumb000000000: :thumb000000000:

For Beta Testers:

I'm suggesting:
:devusername_here:
[insert write up here]
Examples of their gallery: :thumb000000000: :thumb000000000:
My work: :thumb000000000: :thumb000000000:




Features



:iconganjamira: Ganjamira


Suggested by: FTSArts
"She makes incredible pose-able plushies that just make my heart melt. I love how her talent extends beyond the pencil. Her enthusiasm about the Wraith species from the Stargate series just makes me giggle and now she is making RL people into wraiths, so interesting! She is quite friendly and always up for chatting. You should check her gallery out!"
Their works:
Snowy Owl Hedwig - OOAK Artist Doll by Ganjamira Did YOU cut my hair?! by Ganjamira [friend's works]
Puffer Fish *Stock (On Sale Lmt'd Time!) by FTSArts Seasons by FTSArts [suggester's works]




:iconhybrid-dragoness: Hybrid-Dragoness

Suggested by: PrincessKiara2811
"She has an amazing style of drawing, and some very awesome creative ideas. I myself have never been able to draw, and i look up to her work as inspiration on how i would like to draw. She is also one of my best friends in real life and she always finds a way to make anyone giggle. Some of her artworks just start off as random doodles that she has thought of and most of the time she doesn't think it will go anywhere. Next thing you know she is uploading the finished product onto Deviantart! Go check out her gallery!!!!"
Their works:
HetaONI - You Won't Escape - Contest Entry by Hybrid-Dragoness Will of the Ancients by Hybrid-Dragoness [friend's works]
Living NightmareI was woken up by the sound of thunder; the loud cracking noise caused me to flinch. Sitting up, I let out a small groan, my entire body ached. I looked around; I had no idea where I was. I cringed again as another crack of thunder ricocheted outside. The rain then began pattering against the roof of the building.
I took a moment to look at the things in the small room that I was in. Directly in front of me was a desk which had an unlit candle on it, an empty glass bottle and pieces of paper that had been scattered all over it. Hanging on the wall above the desk, was a portrait of an elderly man. On either side of me were bookshelves; one of which was completely full, the other had only a few books on it, the rest had fallen off onto the floor because the shelves had broken.  Everything in the room was covered in thick layer of dust and cobwebs.
I decided that I should try and stand up. As I started putting weight on my legs, pain instantly shot through them. It was like I was get
Wilderness Series: Blood Forest by PrincessKiara2811 [suggester's works]




:iconrosenfox: Rosenfox

Suggested by: SimplySilent
"Rosenfox is an incredibly sweet and supportive deviant! She most definitely deserves a feature of some of her artwork~ :heart:"
Their works:
:thumb387935303: :thumb387713148: [friend's works]




:iconcddmanful: cddmanful

Suggested by: EpicStormMage
"Where to start? cddmanful is an extremely kind and supportive deviant that I'm extremely lucky to have as a friend :la:"
Their works:
Weightless          I walk, and sameness 
weighs on me--the same gray sameness....
Then I turn a new corner-


          And in a spark of newness,
All becomes full of color, and light, and fresh air again!
The weight is lifted.....
Finn and Jake! Art Trade for TheOliveThief14 by cddmanful [friend's works]




:iconscatteredsnow: scatteredsnow

Suggested by: SimplySilent
"scatteredsnow has done some incredibly lovely anime/manga drawings that certainly deserve more love and attention! :squee: She also has an absolutely fabulous profile page that you should all check out. :giggle:"
Their works:
Spring's scent by scatteredsnow The Magic of Songs by scatteredsnow [friend's works]




:icondasuki-cookie: Dasuki-Cookie

Suggested by: imaninjagirl
"I know her from another art website and love her work! She is so sweet and her art is amazing. She is very helpful and friendly to everyone and never has a mean thing to say. I think more people should see her work, as I know they will love it! :D"
Their works:
[friend's works]
Jessica by imaninjagirl Goose in the Park by imaninjagirl [suggester's works]




:iconswiftalunar: Swiftalunar

Suggested by: EpicStormMage
"Wow, I've known Swiftalunar for quite some time, now that I think about it. She just continues to improve; as both an artist and as a deviant~ :heart:"
Their works:
Secrets by Swiftalunar Detritus Droid .:Commission:. by Swiftalunar [friend's works]





That's all for this week! If there are more suggestions than our feature limit, expect them to be featured in the weeks to come.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this new series, feel free to ask us. :nod:

It's time to start sending in your suggestions again, and spreading the love around deviantART! :dalove:

I hope you guys have an awesome day! :heart:

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Unfortunately, the PM Summer project wasn't a success Sad dummy, but I'm so grateful for each and every person that donated and/or gave their support, points have been returned and if you haven't received them, please note me.

On a happier note, I still do have a giveaway for you guys!


I'm going to be giving away 2 - 3 month Premium memberships to two lucky people who fav this journal! (Yes, that's all you have to do.) Dancing dummy
 
Please note that the use of alternate accounts is not permitted.  Also, Premium members are allowed to enter this giveaway. Meow :3

This Giveaway will end on August 17th 11:59 PM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time).

For those of you who are wondering why I haven't replied to your comment, I wasn't near wifi this weekend. (To be honest, I'm also surprised by the sheer amount of comments I received) I probably won't be replying to a lot of the comments (But do know, if you arrived late I did include you because I'm a softie, and a small part of me hopes that if I were to be in that position, someone would do that for me, >> it actually was because I was away a little longer than anticipated.


The results: unicornomics and Enpha-Art were the lucky winners, they will be contacted through notes momentarily.




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