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This feature is dedicated to the top Contributions of #Good-Intention. We appreciate all that you give to this group in our quest to promote positivity within the DeviantART community.
Featured Givers:
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March's GiveawaySpring is almost upon us and the weather is about to get warmer. It's time to let good things grow with a nice giveaway! Before we get to that, let's take a look at what I've been up to. I'm getting married! Tyler (my fiance) and I have chosen March 29th, 2014 as our tentative date and our colours are the springiest - daffodil yellow and spring green! I do love the colours of spring. I haven't had much chance to work on Autodidactivist, but I hope to get around to it soon. Have you heard of UnCollege? I am giving away a $30 Amazon GC to one lucky winner that is a member of the UnCollege Network. If you're interested, check it out here on Autodidactivist. Okay, okay, let's get to the prizes!
Two Grand Prize winners will be lucky enough to win 1000 points and a 3-month Premium Membership. That's a total of 2000 points and 6 months of free Premium Membership!
Prizes:
Grand Prize (2) - 10

-closed-100 point giveawayEdit: Oh gosh I just realized I missed the deadline D: sorry bout that, anyways the winner is :iconteamunitednerds: who has already received their points ^.^
Been awhile since I have done this

Anyhoos to enter simply fave this journal

And I would be ever so grateful if you went to go check out my tumblr ^.^
Tumblr-http://feralcatseverywhere.tumblr.com/ Commisions- http://catnipkitty99.deviantart.com/journal/Commision-Prices-350915744 My Gallery- http://catnipkitty99.deviantart.com/gallery/
My latest uploads include

I would be ever so honored if you were to fave these pieces but please on fave if you like them
Deadline- April 20th

CLOSED - Sub and points handout - 21Drawn numbers --> 325, 79, 88 respectively

The winners are *El153 (3 month sub), =Auriferous-art (1 month sub), and ~Kinetic-Passion (200 points)
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It's been quite a while, so I thought now was a good time to do this again.
One 3-month subscription, one 1-month subscription, and 200 points are ripe for the picking.
If you wish to enter, simply fave this journal. I will use a random number generator to choose the winners from the fave list.
What are the benefits of having a subscription? Click here to find out -- https://www.deviantart.com/checkout/?mxremium
The three winners will be randomly generated later this week (Saturday or Sunday).
If you have a subscription already (or even if you don't) and wish to have it given to someone else as a gift, you are free to say so
It's a subscription only (no point-equivalents).
Feel free to l

{THE WINNER} Kiriban raffle!
Commissions are Open
Option 1: Kiriban
(and small giveaway raffle)
As you may know, the grand kiriban was caught by =LiS7x and ~SquishiBunny. Hence, the kiriban raffle took place, where 100

are given to a random raffle entree. I used random.org to generate a random number, and here is the winner:
So the lucky number is #95!!! Congratulations, ~Angel-of-Victory! ^^ (indeed your name suits

)
Thank you everyone so much for entering!
And to end this journal, I will do a smaaall self-promotion

I have barely ever done that...

101 Point Giveaway (WINNER)I felt like making multiple journals for all this was too much and people could come back and check this.
Wow. You guys sure had interesting answers, you surely made me think again about living forever.
Now, I know you all want to know who the winner is... So here it comes..
*drumroll*
The deviant who wins 101 points with number 75 is.....
:iconotterandterrier:
~OtterAndTerrier

Since I came back from a long time of inactivity. I thought I should give you guys some points for the long inactivity.
The rules are the same as always!
If your new here are the rules.
FAVORITE THIS JOURNAL!
That's it! c:
If you watch me. THANK YOU! Every month, I will do a watcher feature choosing 10 random deviants to feature starting the first day of next month.
Please no alternate accounts to enter because if you do. I will find you and I will disqualify you.
This is optional but if you want to do it to please me please answer my question!
What

Donate for a Cause, Win 800 PointsBefore I begin, you DO NOT have to donate to enter this giveaway! Simply +fav this journal to be entered for this special giveaway. If you share this journal I will be deeply appreciative, but it is not required.
Last month my co-worker had to go into the hospital for surgery, and he does not have insurance. He is having trouble paying off his medical bills and he will need to choose between his home or his medication. Nobody should have to go through this, but it's happening, right here in America. I've setup a donation page here that you can go to and donate $$ or *hugs*
If you can't give money, please at least consider leaving a positive message! All is appreciated!
Now onto the giveaway...
Just

this journal to be entered to win 800 points.
I will draw a winner on April 14th 2013.
Share this journal and Timm's fundraiser to be entered twice!
Again, the link to the fundraiser is her

-loooong Closed- 200 Points GiveawayAaaaaaaaaaaaaand the Winner is....
Gratuuu *mizuchii :iconmizuchii:
You get the Points right now so i hope you can be a little happy about ♫

200 Points Giveaway ♫♪
You only have to "Fav" this Entry ♥
Sure you can make a Journal or Pool with this but you dont have to Comment.
This Giveaway End´s on 30.03.2013 - The Winner will be announced on 31.03.2013.
I take your Joining Nummbers from the Fav-List and put it on Random.org
One little important Thing!
♥ HAVE FUN ♥

600 point giveaway [closed/winners...]And the winners are...
3rd place is `Emerald-Depths
2nd place is ~mangagirl11
and 1st place goes to ~1999misscreator
Congrats!

Note: 2nd place one the numbers are from my google docs for people who wrote journals so i added the number of people who faved (737) with that number to get the number...

It's giveaway time! I'll make this short and simple
Rules
to enter, that will be your number
for an extra chance to win, you can write a journal or poll, then link it below
you DO NOT need to comment, but you can if you want, unless ^
you DO NOT need to watch me, but I'd love for you to check out my work!
please no cheating.
winners will be chosen with random.org
ends on: May 1
winners will be notified
Prizes
1st - 300
2nd - 200
3rd - 100
A Few of My Works
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100 Points Giveaway! [CLOSED+WINNER!]:iconcommissionsask: :iconpointcommissionsask: :iconnorequests: :iconnotrades: :iconcollabsask: :icongiftsfriendsonly: :iconnokiribans:
[BIG UPDATE]: I've updated the title and added the sign "closed" so you know the giveaway is C-L-O-S-E-D! I thought it was enough saying there was already a winner, showing you the screenshot of the random number generator... but not. You're driving me nuts. This journal entry keeps being faved and there's people noting me to know when the giveaway will be closed so I can say who the winner is. If you can't read even a single title, don't expect me to reply to those notes telling you what's already been here for almost a month.
Sorry if you think I'm being rude, but everything's got a limit.
[UPDATE]: Good morning everyone, it's 7:11 on the morning here on Spain and already Monday in half of the world. As I said, I'll be using random.org to pick a winner. Please, don't post a comment or send me a note telling me you're not in

April's Giveaway - [Closed]Easter weekend was fun. Tyler and I bought a television, and a ROKU box, and we set it up. But something funny happened on Saturday.... My credit card was stolen! The thieves placed an order at Bed, Bath and Beyond for nearly $400. Yikes! Luckily, my credit union is taking care of it and I shouldn't be held liable for the purchase. Phew! This isn't stopping me from holding a great giveaway this month, though!
One grand prize winner will be the lucky recipient of a One Year Premium Membership! And if you're fast, the first five comments will receive 100 points (one per person)!
Prizes:
One Year Premium Membership
500 Points
How To Enter:
+fav this journal entry!

Winners of 100 Points:
=Leptocyon
=Oloweyn
!NotteAngelo18
~banni-rox
~Gem1993
The winner will be selected April 20th 2013!
The winner is *Hakamii !!
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Thank you and remember to :+devwatch

125 point giveaway -closed-edit- the winner is yohmessage of whom has already received their points

Im bored so im doing another point giveaway

(what has it been, about 2 weeks since my last one

anyways well it hasn't been that long

)
Winner from my last giveaway- teamunitednerds
To enter simply fave ^.^
Yes if you feel like it you can write journals to advertise or watch me, but neither of these are required!
Also leaving a nice comment is always worth something

although instead of saying "faved" maybe say something creative or interesting, or funny

Deadline- May 3rd
Lol i tried making a stamp this morning and failed XD

making stamps should be added to my list of things I shouldn't be aloud to do
Tumblr-http://feralcatseverywhere.tumblr.com/ Commisions- http://catnipkitty99.deviantart.com/journal/

WINNERS ANNOUNCED - Megan Lee's 200 Point GiveawayWINNERS
*Shinigamiwyvern
~vanessa51745
So last Monday, I did a 100 point giveaway.
I'm going to try to do weekly giveaways as long as I have enough points.
This week I am giving out 200 points.
I'm splitting it between 2 people.
All you have to do is favorite this journal entry.
No watches needed, no favorites asked on my devations.
Just favorite the journal and you are done.
I'll pick the two winners Friday.
If you enter, you can choose to answer the following for fun:
What is your favorite medium of art and why?
Good luck to everyone who enters.
The Avengers Eye Series

VNP Fundraising-1000 Points Up For Grabs! Badge!You bring the story. We bring it to life.
Website | Indiegogo | Facebook | Mailing List | Get Involved | PR Resources
Please Fave and/or comment on this journal!
UPDATE WITH WINNERS IS POSTED HERE: http://fav.me/d60b3pf

Updates
~Arlesienne made a new badge that you can use if you support the project! http://sta.sh/01yowhaejqzd
We have a huge update! In the first 24 hours, we have almost rai

100 points GIVEAWAY! CLOSED!I´m giving aways 50

to two lucky people.
1. way to win: FAV this journal
* winner will be choosen via random number generator and he/she gets 50

2. way to win: tell me joke. Simply comment here with some joke/ funny story
* I´ll choose the most funny comment and author gets 50

deadline: 30.3.2013, 23:59 middle Europe time
PS: you can try both ways to win (and you even can win twice

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Creative Week: Giveaway + Introduction

Sat Mar 9, 2013, 6:54 PM

What is Creative Week?

Every year, I take a week away from my job to do nothing but photoshoots, in order to challenge myself and improve my skills as a photographer. Despite working for the best company in the world, my career is not in photography. This sometimes makes it difficult to find the right kind of time and inspiration to capture what I want. My annual 'Creative Week,' is a way for me to do what I love without the worry of heading into work the next day. I can focus on my creativity, and nothing more. Every year I make sure to up the ante, and this year I'll be working with a lot more talent than I have in the past, on bigger productions.

This is my third Creative Week, and similar to those in the past, I will be partnering with the wonderful Miki Sarroca (*WingedInfinity). She will be serving as a make up artist, model, and she's done an incredible job of assisting me with organizing these shoots.

The Schedule:

Dark Queen: [Completed]

A conceptual fashion shoot with *WingedInfinity to showcase my love for wicked beauty.

Queen of the Undone - Part I by `Kendra-Paige

Poolside Glamour:
This is an experimental shoot, to study make up and glamour styling in a body of water.

Bridal:
Thrift shops have the best finds, and *WingedInfinity found a lovely wedding dress we'll be using for a shoot.

Agency Shots: [Completed]
The first person I ever photographed, Isabelle, will be reuniting with me for Agency-ready photos. The top two are the first photos taken seven years ago, the bottom is the result of our shoot.

Make-Up & Styling Experiments: [Completed]
*WingedInfinity will be building her MUAH portfolio with me for in-studio headshots with various styles of make up and hair.

Poison Ivy:
*WingedInfinity has a gorgeous Poison Ivy cosplay, which I'd love to photograph during her visit.

Indian Sarees: [Completed]
I'm collaborating with a talented Miami designer of Indian Sarees, at the gorgeous Vizcaya Museum, with *WingedInfinity.

Modern Horror Concept:
This is a shoot I hope to be able to do, to push the creepy factor. It's going to be in an editorial style.

Steampunk Fashion: [Completed]
This is the largest production shoot of the bunch. Along with Miki, I have the pleasure of working with the gorgeous *MeganCoffey, the beautiful Ashley Fernandez, and an incredibly talented MUAH in Miami. Best of all, the wardrobe is by the gifted Karen von Oppen, a clothing designer who has been featured in publications like Vogue Italy. To bring some authenticity to the shoot, I'm renting a train station to use historic locomotives for some Steampunk power.

Photography Tutorials:

Creative Week affords me a chance to put together tutorials for the DA community regarding photography and portraiture. If there is a particular topic you'd like me to cover during the week, I'll do my best to fit into my photoshoots so I can help demonstrate the lessons you're seeking. Below are my previous photography tutorials.

Let's Learn Portraiture: Natural LightingWelcome to the second installment of Let's Learn Portraiture! The previous installment was about Model Communication. For this installment, we will be tackling a topic for those photographers who enjoy taking portraits outdoors.
Portraiture with Natural Lighting
1.) Avoid Direct Sunlight
While it can really bring out the color of the eyes and make them pop, having your model stare into the sun should never be on the agenda. Not only is it exceedingly uncomfortable for your model, but it casts very harsh shadows. In most cases, you want to position your model with the sun behind them, or to the side.This will illuminate the hair and offer a nice glow. The issue then is that the subject's face may be too dark (underexposed). To solve this, you can bounce some light back into th

Let's Learn Portraiture: Model CommunicationIn an effort to further give back to the community, I have decided to kick off a series of informative articles called 'Let's Learn Portraiture.' The goal will be to cover topics related to people and portrait photography. To start, we will cover a topic suggested by *ThomasJergel
Communicating With Your Model

Get to Know Your Subject
Different photographers take different approaches to how they interact with their models, but I've always taken a personal approach. Learning about your subject's interests can not only make them more comfortable, but it can also lead to more striking images that follow along with those interests. Communication is key when it comes to interacting with your model, and building a quick rapport is important in order to solidify that.
When working with amateur models who may not be familiar with posing for the camera, you may often find that they will resort to e
Please comment with suggestions or inquiries on the topics you want to learn!

Giveaway

Creative Week is a week worth celebrating, so I'll be doing a giveaway in each journal update that I do throughout the week. For this journal, the prize is 100

to 3 winners!

To Enter:

this journal.

Comments & tutorial suggestions increase your chances!

Liking my Facebook increases your chances! [link]

Deadline:

March 12th 11:59 P.M. Eastern.