Happy New Year, everyone! :party: It's been a while since I've posted in this group, but I'm looking forward to being more active in this year. :D

Here are changes I made to improve the group:

Heart by Drawn-Mario I added 3 new folders for each of the popular categories "Traditional Art", "Digital Art", and "Photography". As always, message the group if the folders fill up, I'll add 2 to 3 at a time to help deal with the influx.

Heart by Drawn-MarioI increased the submission limit from 2 deviations/day per folder to 10 deviations/day per folder. This means you can showcase even more of your work in this group, yay!

Heart by Drawn-MarioAnyone can submit to "Featured" now!

Heart by Drawn-MarioI gave administrators more control over managing the gallery, journal, members, favorites, and about us page. More leadership capacity helps me redistribute the workload of running the group.

Heart by Drawn-MarioDemoted administrators who have been inactive for 1 year or more to normal members.

Heart by Drawn-MarioShortened the "About Us" bio.



If you want to be a Contributor or Co-Founder, send a note to the group! :love:

As an Admin, you can replace full folders with new ones, send member invitations, affiliate with other groups, manage membership, edit the front page, post feature journals, host contests, and submit to the "Admins' Art" folder.

So, yeah, lots of cool stuff, please apply! :hug:
Congratulations to this month's featured artists! If you like any of the art showcased, please visit the artists' galleries and give faves, comments, llamas, and watches! Spread the art love. :love:
Jack Be Nimble by Wicketcity Black Reaper - Kaneki Ken - Tokyo Ghoul: Re by Mokafi Portrait of Shirley Manson by MandySowellArt African Lion by TinyThumbs Adventures await you by itsMillzie Model by Julliane:thumb611067946::thumb611123305: Kalevala Song 50 by KatrinMirror:thumb611006182: Magnetic Cultures by ForgetDeny:thumb610310534: Trapped by Craftea:thumb609222498: Gateway to Peace by Miraz1208 Lapis by Nekomiira Space Journey by Real-SonkeS Demon Beauty (She's Watching) by QuintessentialArt:thumb610962456: Little Fluffy by MaresaSinclair A Hole To Another World by Carancerth:thumb605930480: After the rain. by Phototubby Architecture. by Alik-Volga Springtime in Marble Town by KarRedRoses Gathering(a Sonnet)
He fills both hair and arms to glory her
With all the flowers lavender and blue.
Draws scent to waiting nostrils blossoms' stir
That seems to match the tremor of their hue.
He shakes the dewdrops all until they're gone,
To rain upon her eyes and lips between.
She so adores the muted light of dawn
That keeps the colors of her buds pristine.
The other colors of this pallet bring
A daisy wheel of yellow, red and peach,
To give to her a rainbow arc of spring,
And give to him her love within his reach;
In future parting seasons, colors fade,
Their scent, however, never dies away.
Made of his rib.I carry my love
inside my ribs
and I am so bent
by its weight
I can barely walk.
I stopped being a woman
the day you kissed me,
instead
I am a two-legged museum of
things that finally make sense -
I am a museum of you
and
I carry myself around this town
feeling heavier than ever,
praying that I'll never be able
to walk with my back straight
again.
:thumb608528975: Aislingi saw the beginnings
of an infinite sun-shower
just hidden
today
in the laugh lines of your eyes
so let's walk a little farther
and you can take me
to that damp green forest
where willows
keep their tears quiet
bent over in stifled pain


i
will put my hands on the bark
and heal them
caressing
i
will offer up a prayer
intercessions
for the sorrows of the myrrh
perhaps then her father will forgive her
and beauty
will again hover silent
breathless
in her womb

you've filled me with words
a stór
they quiver
brimful and light
pure
on the tip of your tongue
and escape playful
as poetry
with every kiss i steal

tranquil
easy and soft
i
will whisper them back to you
if you trust me
mo ghra
and take me to that crying
place
in your heart
i know it's there
and let me squeeze it
in my own two hands
so small
i know
they can scarcely hold you

you give me my songs
darling
my history
sad
wandering
but i swear to you
and hopeful
i will breathe it
One Little Spark Pt. 1 - Chapter 1                                                          One little spark, of inspiration
                                                          Is at the heart, of all creation.
                                                          Right at the start, of everything that’s new.
                                                          One little spark, lights up for you.

     
:thumb609661685: Stilli know you bottle too much inside
i guess we both do
maybe in different ways
i wish i could be better for you
will you show me how
did we already fall in love
or are we still in the middle of it
i think about you everyday
but you have closed off your castle
so i wait outside for your arrival
Love Me Love Me [Ib Animation] by Mizuki-Yorudan Backstage (Parallax test) by arsenyer Backstage (Parallax test) by arsenyer Deer by SOSArtStuff Where is Nils? by 1o113r Undertaker's Scythe v3 by craftsbyblue Grey-Brown Dog [SOLD] by Howling-Nest Tache the French Bulldog 3D Cross Stitch by rhaben It's Only Water c by tats2 Turtle Dish by TheMurmaider Geisha Card by Devi-Tiger:thumb590339314: Xyralis pagedoll by KloudHeart Paradise by ClefairyKid Contest Entry: Candy Walker by cENtRosEMa
I decided to change the layout of this group's monthly features in order to capture a wider range of artists. If you like any of the art showcased, please visit the artists' galleries and give faves, comments, llamas, and watches! Spread the art love. :love:
:thumb552427094: evil little brats by Endiria Winnebago by arsenyer Yessica Valentine by DracoPhobos Bad is Stronger than GoodBad is Stronger than Good: Why Eliminating the Negative is More Important than Accentuating the Positive
That is the title of an article I found, which you can find here; I highly invite you to read it so that you can understand the rest of what I have to say.
http://bobsutton.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/10/bad-is-stronger-than-good-why-eliminating-the-negative-is-more-important-than-accentuating-the-posit.html
This explains why childhood traumas have a lifetime lasting effect, and why we really need to do something about it.
I talked about this in a few of my journals: The wrong words can lead to abuse
Why is it important to throw away the bad apples? Because if we don't it then leads to emotionally needy people; people who “seek attention”.
Everyone has heard of “attention seekers”. But the thing is, it is actually normal to seek attention, it is even vi
Gym part 3 by SOSArtStuff A Mother's Pride by Devi-Tiger Magic Witches and Wizards Rings by ArchandSoul Colorful dreamcatcher | dream catcher |Traumfanger by DreamerMirano Owl by Blazsek Handmade Supernatural Castiel Angel v1.43 Pillow by RbitencourtUSA Short smile by CristoferPonce96 Strawberry fields forever by BraveBurattino Blue Girl by Atomaurus Rainy Street_digital painting by GoingMundane A Sudden FlightInk-black birds scatter,
Writing lines of free verse
Across a paper sky.
EADAOIN FAIRY DEVA by beliebelcan valkyrieshe brushes chaos off her
cashmere eyelashes
and lets it lie upon
the molten silver at her feet
Crystal dragon by Verayannina Steam Mary Poppins... by Dark-Indigo Abbie v3 by Amethylia Treehouse by PlatinumKingArt:thumb605409487: Butterfly Ballet by Kstar2105:thumb605371774::thumb605370665::thumb289352872::thumb604707406::thumb605344357: F - 2516 by DeLumine Cherry Blossoms Pt 1Solar and Autumn
Solar’s red ears twitched, as he listened to the warm summer’s breeze trickle past him. The sun beat down on him, though he didn’t feel the heat. He was a summer holiday after all. This heat would seriously affect his brother Yule, who was a winter holiday.
    A cruel smile slithered along his face as he thought about his goody goody brother panting in the heat like a dog.
    Opening one eye, he looked around. Summer district was awfully quiet, not that he minded. All in all, Solar was used to being alone.  He tended to be abrasive, and off-putting. No, this silence was preferred as he continued to relax with his arms folded behind his head as he leaned against a tall green maple tree.
    Suddenly the scent of autumn leaves and a crisp breeze filled his nostrils. His throat tightened. Only one smelled so lovely, his one and only true friend, and his greatest weakness.
   “Hey Solar,” her sing
Flash by SiqNO:thumb601341984::thumb605160121: Concealed Elegance by LiveArtBreatheArt Lonely Road on the Hill by KarRedRoses early morning by Mittelfranke Vocaloid Heart Hunter - Miku by XenoTan MLP Princesses by BellaHime Little Redhead Riding Hood by CassandraRaven:thumb591794455: 3D Resin Painting by TinyThumbs Blindfolded Athlete,sequence by Waspdrake Lucky Clover Toothless Night fury St Patrick day by CarmendeeDragons pixel over bust: princess ember by corruptdash tiny marinette by p-l-u-m-b-u-m:thumb603112220: Even the distance feels so near... by Cassiopeia-Dono [MMD] Lustrous Diva by Mrsagreen Night walk by AAndulce fairy tales by JadedSchreckArt The Burning Maelstrom by FrankHeilerArt Forest Patrol by AvongaleArt [GIF] to be seasick by Charles-Yaseko Thoughtful Skeleton 1 by R603 Ada Wong Resident Evil 6 cosplay XI by Rejiclad:thumb604790746: A Magnolia for Ming by mybuttercupart Meditation by BlumeShullman:thumb604642072::thumb604234762: Time Framed by deepgrounduk Enchanted Forest by ApollinArt andromeda by whitebox9999 : KITSUNE TORII snowglobe : by Bastard--Prince Symbol of Fertility by DeathMystery Call of Cthulhu by CrimsonDaeva Happy Easter with Cole! by Pixennon
I've chosen this month's deviants that I feel represent the great talent of EntertheSpectrum. Please check out their galleries, and give them love, comments, faves, and watches. :D Doing this every month, so if you haven't been featured yet, you always have the chance next month! So keep creating, everyone. :love:

Aliyah-Zoe
Show Me Love by Aliyah-Zoe I Couldn't Sleep Last Night by Aliyah-Zoe 5:19 by Aliyah-Zoe

Shurne
Gone by Shurne:thumb565993865::thumb572145115:

PhantomPawPrints
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autogestion
Reachi want to see you tonight
i want to see you tomorrow
i want to see you at the concert
the stage lights blazing behind you
i want to see you beside me
i want to see you and your demons
i want you to see yourself as i see you
its okay to call for help
i want to see you with the answers
i want to see you where you are
i want to see you tonight
i want to see you tomorrow
Echoesyou are my temptation
ever luring me into nothingness
the song forbidden
from taking note beyond this point
you are the ecstasy
the anticipation of a symphony
extraordinary
you know i have no melody
beyond what you have sung to me
i already knew i was a fool
but i am an even bigger fool for you
Overthrownyou wear the sun like a trinket
you spin free from the infinite
even your trash is holy to us
we sing this song in your name
we paint the world we think you want
you inspire us to be free
though you sometimes fade into the darkness
we draw memories of you in our tomes
our oppressors beat us with arbitrary standards
for you we defy them
if it werent for you
we would be alone
we struggle to understand your song
but it is the only thing worth hearing
if you only see darkness around you
it is because you are the light
i need to make you see


TheDrawnDen93
A Glimpse Of Hope by TheDrawnDen93 Gold Sky - Evening skies V by TheDrawnDen93 All About The Colour by TheDrawnDen93

BlazingDragonLord
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KatrinMirror
1 by KatrinMirror

Mature Content

Temptation by KatrinMirror
Vampire. Woman.  Twilight by KatrinMirror

Mikeymonkey1989
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Ruellea
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DashingTonyDrake
Jason Todd, The Red Hood - Ghosts by DashingTonyDrake:thumb563461360:
I've chosen this month's deviants that I feel represent the great talent of EntertheSpectrum. Please check out their galleries, and give them love, comments, faves, and watches. :D Doing this every month, so if you haven't been featured yet, you always have the chance next month! So keep creating, everyone. :love:

SennhArt
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:devdraganthemighty:
:thumb583189891::thumb443400782::thumb365072740:

smault23
Whale logo by smault23 Gold ball On Fire by smault23 Love walking by smault23

Wandlerin
Bunt WIP by Wandlerin Phil by Wandlerin Angel Sketch by Wandlerin

ArtByStarlaMoore
Angel and Demon Key to my Heart Necklace Set by ArtByStarlaMoore Scorpion Celtic Wedding Statement Necklace by ArtByStarlaMoore The Scarab Queen- Egyptian Key Necklace by ArtByStarlaMoore

Devi-Tiger
350 - Milotic by Devi-Tiger 489 - Phione by Devi-Tiger 113 - Chansey Card by Devi-Tiger

LorennTyr
Face of a Warlord by LorennTyr Guardian Minotaur by LorennTyr:thumb586863474:

PoetryAccident
Poem - WithoutWithout
Sentences without verbs
life spent without actions
suspended between events.
Phrases without adjectives
accents not needed for
an existence already dead.
Life without the within
of those things in between
glue meant to bring relief.
Players come and go
ephemeral after contact
upon the stage of here and now.
Grayness upon the gray,
would it matter if I traded
one for a permanent shade?
Smiling through the tears,
reading without the verbs,
speaking without adjectives.
© 2016, Sean Green. All Rights Reserved, 20160223.
Poem - CowardCoward
Color me the coward, yellow under belly,
too afraid to live, not afraid to die.
Do I suffer from unease or a disease?
Pusillanimous would be the decree
when I am no longer here to defend
my actions none will understand except
those who cannot admit they feel the same.
Caitiff seeker no longer seeing the sights,
Adrift in a life that is sampled and not lived.
Prisoner of the funks incomprehensible,
deserter still on the ramparts of life’s decay
while others fight hold their rightful place.
The greatest weakness of all my faults
is the envy and jealousy for those who went
to the comfort of a grave the brave detest.
Life continues for the fainthearted fool,
poltroon of the banquet table set
with the riches of a life lived to date,
taking comfort in the scraps dropped to the floor
when the riches are piled high on the plate.
These rewards missed, be they real or emotion based,
are the things I regret most while I remain upright.
© 2016, Sean Green. All Rights Reserved, 20
Poem - Hours Turn to DaysHours Turn to Days
There are days when I wonder
if dance will find my steps.
An absent felt within my bones
too long without a romp.
Hours turn to days,
Days spin to the weeks,
weeks blend to the months,
and these repeat again.
The dust settles thick
when there is no play.
No sport or jest when merriment
becomes dim memory.
The ghosts are all I have
from the times of joy.
Reminders of the laughs
lost to Father Time.
I'll dance once again
when the stars align.
Until that day, in future's grasp,
the absence will linger on.
© 2016, Sean Green. All Rights Reserved, 20160204.


Spiritofdarkness
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DracoPhobos
Jump jet (sketch) by DracoPhobos Vex Walk Cycle (rough) by DracoPhobos:thumb590012450:

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