We've got some important updates to share with you today, including the unveiling of our new contest. Take a look!

A Blurb on Daily Deviations

Please do not ask us if we are going to feature your suggestions; or if you have been suggested by someone before. Remember, we are not entitled to respond to DD suggestions, and asking only puts us on a spot and makes us feel uncomfortable. We don't mind discussing suggestions but we have had several cases of "begging" spamming, dishonest, and friend-to-friend issues in our DD suggestions.

Please keep the drama out of DD suggestions. Just send us the thumb or link, and a description of why you think it would be a good feature.

Every DD Suggestion is reviewed, and considered. You have no need to try and be manipulative. I've seen some pretty childish things going on and it really surprises me to see that happening in our community.

On a Good note, I have received several Fantastic suggestions (and mass wonderful features) by many of our community members! Thank you all for your dedication and effort!
I would like to take a second and recognize these outstanding supporters and suggesters!

*SlyDante and his fantastic Mini DD features!
=Nameda and her great support with DD Suggestions
=Avalik for the "golden suggestions"
~global-wolf for sharing some really eye-popping DD work!
=secoh2000 for the wonderful effort and scouting!
*kamizuki for going out of the way to find some beautiful art!

Thank you so much for everything you guys do! Keep the suggestions coming, and I hope to see more new faces appear with suggestions in our inboxes!

On The Subject of DDs (continued)

I think ^Katmomma said it better than I could, but I must also stress that the use of alternate, multiple accounts to spam the same suggestion will not do anything to help get you or your friends or favorite artists featured. This behavior is not only abusive and unfair to us, it can be a punishable offense. In other words, depending on how severe it is, doing this can get you banned or suspended. It's just not worth it, guys. Honesty is the best policy.

Also, I need to add onto this that while suggestions are very much encouraged and appreciated by both of us, people need to remember that a suggestion is just that-- a suggestion. It is not an order, and not something we are obliged to feature or should have to face animosity or interrogation for should we choose not to. Communication is important, but respect and patience are equally so.

Our last winner was ~PanHesekielShiroi, with their piece: "I see ..." Congratulations!


Runner-Ups:


This weeks theme is "Spring Cleaning"- anyone interested in participating can check over at *anthrochallenge and send a note with your entries!

Anthro Collab Contest

[link] Get in on the action! Remember, you have this whole week to sign up. This first round of sign ups will end next Friday! You may even want to get a hold of potential collab partners now if you want. Just make sure both of you sign up before the deadline! The final deadline for the contest will be sometime in May.

To sign up, please vote and post the required information here: [link]

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Remember
Send your DD suggestions to me OR ^Katmomma, but not both please. Things could get confusing if you do.
OUR DAILY DEVIATION GUIDELINES--> [link]

I hope you enjoy this newsletter, keep sending me DD suggestions, and enjoy our new events in #IamAnthro and at *anthrochallenge

Sincerely,
Binny _{(^savagebinn)}

Contests:
The King Of Land - Introduction to the rounds
The King Of Land - round 1 - March 19
Jules' and Manda's Incredible Vexel Contest #1 - March 24th
Western Design Conference: for all Artisans - April 1st
Design A Deviant Contest
- April 15
Your Secret Garden - May 2nd
Soft as the landscape of a dream CONTEST!! - Aug 30th

Article Series:
Friday FumZ FrenZy / III - Underwater!
Resourcefully Yours / Weekly Gems/16/Textures!
Resourcefully Yours / Weekly Gems /15/Lit Templates,3D Model & Vector!
Resourcefully Yours / Weekly Gems/14/Tutorials!
[PhotoJournalism] Community Choice #2
Interview with Filmmaker Kealan O'Rourke
Conceptual Photography Interview - roseonthegrey
Behind the Symbol with Little-Vampire
Over To You...vennecto!
Over To You...SandyClaws91
Over To You...tigerpusen05
Over To You...digitalarticulation

dA official news/Announcements:
#designsinterfaces

Other:
Clouds in the Sky [FF #6]
Shooting for Depth of Field
3/20 devMEET/Open House - D. M. Gremlin, LngBch CA
3/29 Advanced Lighting Workshop - ArtNudes - LgBch CA
Air Balloons Everywhere [FF #7]
Glamour Photography
March Featured Deviant: Photojournalism
Spread dA love!!! Free subscriptions!!!
tradART: On the Streets | March 2009
How to be a guiding light and a shining example
An examination of motivation in communication
A Jewelry and Fine Art Gallery for Artisans
Saul Bell Design Award for Jewelers
Celtic and Norse Knotwork