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and you use this chance to be heard
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Fiona
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I'm the Director of Community Operations here at deviantART, which means I oversee the day to day running of the community, which includes the Help Desk, CEA Team as well as the Chat & Forums. I believe that community development is something that's an approach not a department, and after working a number of years leading local government projects as a community education worker, it's a dream job to combine my love of art and community development here at deviantART. I work alongside $Heidi, our VP of Marketing and $Moonbeam13, who is our Director of Community Relations.

I'm passionate about empowering artists through philanthropic opportunities, and have a particular love of tattoo culture and artwork that's inspired by music.

As part of my role at deviantART I have the honour of selecting Senior deviants as well as the Deviousness Award recipients.

I also write a column for the Fantasy Artist magazine all about deviantART and the amazing digital art from our community.

A new direction

Thu May 2, 2013, 9:41 AM
When I first joined deviantART, I had no clue how to use Photoshop, but I had a lot of specific ideas in my head regarding what I wanted to create, and how it should look. It was thanks to people like `insaneone, `AlexandraVBach, $zilla774 and `kuschelirmel that I actually learned how to attempt to make such things a reality. I still wish I had half the talent that those guys have -- however these days, I find creating anything via Photoshop somewhat of an unispired task. 

I work from home, and clearly spend a lot of time in front of my computer. The last thing I want to do when I feel like creating, is stay seated! I have found that I take more and more photos recently and for a while I have been pondering purchasing a new DSLR -- so yesterday, I picked up a Canon 600D with a view to getting out and about and photographing as much as possible.

So my question to you is, what tips do you have for a beginner? Who do you know on deviantART that shares excellent tutorials, or photography guides? Which photographers do you find inspiring? Share! 

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`leaf-lover 13 hours ago
These things sent to dance across the room...

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=Firebolt28 3 days ago  Student Filmographer
Hello, may i have some points for super group and when i try to make journal or submit art it wont let me, WHY?
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*RTNightmare May 17, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Hi,

I was wondering about how deviants usually suggest new seniors. I sent a note with two names a while ago, but it says you didn't open it. Was that incorrect? I know you're busy. Is it that? I just wanted to make sure you got them.

Let me know please. And sorry to bother you.
Thank you in advance.
Rachel
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$fourteenthstar May 18, 2013
I only review for Seniors when I am working on the next announcement, so if you've sent me a note, and I can see it's about Seniors, I'll save it til I'm ready to review - thanks :)
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*RTNightmare 6 days ago  Hobbyist General Artist
Ah okay, thanks. I was worried the two people I suggested wouldn't get a chance. But that makes sense.

Thank you so much for clarifying! :)
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~TheMaster1903 May 15, 2013  New member
*photoport Just a test.
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*skeegoedhart May 14, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
Thank you very much for the Watch :D
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=DarkHaiiro May 14, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
I love your artwork, how you put your photo manipulations together gives it a unique charm that I have not seen before. It definitely inspires myself and other deviants on this site. Please keep up the amazing work! :heart:
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*Sniper0092 May 14, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Hey, firstly nice page.
Second, could I have my new art on the DA front page?[link]
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=DarkHaiiro May 14, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
It's a nice piece, :). But that wouldn't be relevant for staff responsibilities, 'dA Front Page' arts are determined with complex unknowns to do with favourites and likes.. No one really knows. :bucktooth:

I hope that helped. :la:
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*Sniper0092 May 14, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Unknowns???
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=DarkHaiiro May 14, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Just trying to say that I don't know how it works :bucktooth:
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*skeegoedhart May 10, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
Thanks so much for the Watch - you have a lovely gallery, love the photography and the intricate pen, pattern work
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$fourteenthstar May 11, 2013
I'm flattered, thank you!
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=rhynwilliams May 10, 2013  Professional Traditional Artist
Thank you so much for making da a wonderful place to be in, you have beautiful photography and artwork!! Have a lovely day! x
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