http://premiummembers.deviantart.com/blog/ deviantART RSS for by:premiummembers en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:27:21 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Friday-Clue-3-Released-377512880 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Friday-Clue-3-Released-377512880 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:00:20 PDT Friday: Clue 3 Released! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the first ever :devpremiummembers: v. :devdeviant365: Olympics! The final decision of who won is still to be decided, but I can say that Premium Members gave a tough fight. Great job everyone! :strong:

Our winners are:
First piece:

:devPigsTail:
:devVerbasLupinus:
:devicefire8521:
:devKarmaDash:
:devloona-cry:

Second piece:

:devStrawboo:

:devmagicwingsforever:
:devAphelps:
:devMiguel-Santos:
:devChimeraDragonfang:

Third piece:

:devMochaNeko:
:devbloodawni:
:devAlislinn:
:devEmberguard:
:devIceXDragon:

And, special congratulations to these deviants who found mo ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Clue-2-Released-377511982 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Clue-2-Released-377511982 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:00:41 PDT Thursday: Clue 2 Released! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
A deviation has been stolen from the Sta.sh archives of deviantART, and both :devPremiumMembers: and :devdeviant365: are racing to find all three pieces to bring it back together! Whichever team creates the ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Clue-1-Released-377184029 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Clue-1-Released-377184029 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:14 PDT Thursday: Clue 1 Released! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
A deviation has been stolen from the Sta.sh archives of deviantART, and both :devPremiumMembers: and :devdeviant365: are racing to find all three pieces to bring it back together! Whichever team creates the finalized piece first will win!

Your first clue to finding the deviant hiding the first piece:

You'll have to dig down deep within yourself
And think of a ticked-off deviant
With never-ending love.

Once you find the piece, send a note to :devpremiummembers: with the image of the piece, and the name of the deviant who hid it.

R ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Wednesday-Winners-Announced-377356418 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Wednesday-Winners-Announced-377356418 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:51:51 PDT Wednesday: Winners Announced! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Our top six winners who chose pieces that best exemplify dangerous escapes are:

:thumb282832508: :thumb328760265: :thumb339065426: :thumb117747873: :thumb349628775: :thumb113554819:

Chosen by :devAlislinn:, :devBeralismo:, :devMoonMadMalkav:, :devMirachRavaia:, :devslightlymighty:, and :devJoannaMoory:

Congratulations! You should be receiving your Points within the next 24 hours.

Remember, our first clue in the :devpremiummembers: vs. :devdeviant36 ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Monday-Compete-in-the-Olympics-373232898 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Monday-Compete-in-the-Olympics-373232898 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:15 PDT Monday: Compete in the Olympics! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
This week will be a special week for both groups as we are breaking from our normal weekly routine to compete in a series of events to see which group comes out on top (that's us! ;).

For those who need an introduction:
:devPremiumMembers: is the deviantART's official group for Premium Members.
:devdeviant365: is deviantART's official 365 Project where deviants are provided with weekly tasks for the whole year.

We have commissioned an artist from the community using the new and improved commission widget on their page to create a piece of art. It has now been split up and ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Dangerous-escape-376280225 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Dangerous-escape-376280225 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:27:08 PDT Thursday: Dangerous escape! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
The top three winners are:

:star: :devrachcedillo: (Read story here!)
:star: :devkaravalmeyjar: (Read story here!)
:star: :devnekomailjeevas: (Read story here!)

Congratulations! You'll be contacted about your prizes within the next 24 hours.

For this week, we're challenging you to go on a little scavenger hunt! We're looking for a deviation that fit within a theme, which comes to us directly from a random phrase generator! :dummy:

Your phrase is:
Dangerous escape

What deviation can you find t ]]> http://danlev.deviantart.com/journal/New-Premium-Feature-Multi-and-Scheduled-Submit-375719981 http://danlev.deviantart.com/journal/New-Premium-Feature-Multi-and-Scheduled-Submit-375719981 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:00:14 PDT New Premium Feature: Multi- and Scheduled Submit nonadult journals/deviantart/tech danlev http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/d/a/danlev.png?2 Copyright 2013 $danlev @danlev
Multi-Submit

Multi-submit is a tabbed interface built into the Submit page which allows you to upload and submit multiple deviations at once.

There are several ways to upload multiple files:
Drag and drop several files onto the Submit page at once. Select several files from your Sta.sh by opening the "Select file from Sta.sh" modal and dragging to select, or by using control+click (command+click, for Mac users) to highlight several files at ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Battle-On-374849089 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Battle-On-374849089 Thu, 30 May 2013 14:49:52 PDT Thursday: Battle On! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
This week, we're calling on all Premium Members who are also secret agents, especially trained in various combat styles. We have a special assignment for you! :ninja:

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to defeat your evil next-door neighbor. He isn't just any ol' neighbor -- this man has laser-shooting eyes, a wind tunnel in his abdomen, four arms loaded with deadly poison, and porcupine-like spikes protruding from his back. And he hasn't given you back your lawn mower you lent him a month ago! :omfg:

Not to worry! You have your trusty three weapons with you ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Create-your-ideal-holiday-372984800 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Create-your-ideal-holiday-372984800 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:09:47 PDT Thursday: Create your ideal holiday! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
:trophy: Our top six winners are:
1. When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow. When it healed, and Jem's fears of never being able to play football were assuaged, he was seldom self-conscious about his injury.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

:star: And as I scored the winning goal, though I still didn't believe in reincarnation, I felt him. Lifting my gaze to the crowd, my eyes met those ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-How-will-it-end-371648630 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-How-will-it-end-371648630 Thu, 16 May 2013 13:20:03 PDT Thursday: How will it end? nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Our top three winners are:

Pandloth by :devtk36477:

Llamatrich by :devalislinn:

Trequine Frog by :devyoruuko:

Honorable mention to:

Walrus-Puppy by :devlilbruno:

Congratulations! You will be contacted about your prizes within the next 24 hours.

:target: I have a bit of a bad habit when it comes to reading books. I tend to read the last page before I get very far in, because I want to know if I'll be frustrated by the ending. That way, I save time by not reading the entire thing. Totally makes sense, right? :innocent ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Animal-Creation-370445862 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Animal-Creation-370445862 Thu, 09 May 2013 13:38:10 PDT Thursday: Animal Creation! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
For this week, we want you to know: What are your two favorite animals? And how awesome would it be if you could combine them into your most favorite animal ever?!

Your task is to explore your imagination and create a hybrid of two animals. Depict what your hybrid would look like in a dA muro comment to this Journal!

We all know about the liger, centaur, and, of course, the llamahog. But what about otterfish? Giraffecat? Your creation is completely up to you!

Once you've got an idea, post a comment to this Journal with:
:star: Your creation's name
:star: A short description
:star: A drawing of it in a dA m ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Speed-contest-369245658 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Speed-contest-369245658 Thu, 02 May 2013 13:16:04 PDT Thursday: Speed contest! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Our top three winners are:

:star: Healing by :devdererne:
:thumb368681483:

:star: Be Healed by :devspyderZT:
:thumb368738246:

:star: Newborn by :devhillsofmyst:
:thumb299899799:

Honorable mentions to:

:star: F i a t L u x by :devmiguel-santos:
:thumb343842215:

:star: Heal by :devtrollgirl:
:thumb368915598:

Congratulations! You'll be contacted about your prizes within the next 24 hours.

For this week, we have a simple question for you: If your life was a book, what would the title of that book be? The first ten Premium ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-One-Word-Contest-367646591 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-One-Word-Contest-367646591 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:25:53 PDT Thursday: One Word Contest! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
:trophy: Our top five winners are:

Holiday with friends.
My first time away from home.I want to go back.
by :devrahiden:

Laying there dying
flat lining, Heartbeat, eyes wideTears of Happiness
by :devnomad55:

Summer in Sweden
in the lemur enclosure:sudden jump and squeal
by :devbloodawni:

Knee-deep island mud -
crocs, noodles, four days of rain;Hike, turn, hike again.
by :devslightlymighty:

day with no curfew!
haunted house, pizza, and friends.never felt more free!
by :devlovina:

Congratulations! You wi ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Haiku-Contest-366403952 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Haiku-Contest-366403952 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:23:55 PDT Thursday: Haiku Contest! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Darkness, Journey, Warrior - chosen by :devazizriandaoxrak:
:bigthumb258222023:

Hectic, Rebel, Triumphant - chosen by :devMiss-Ellanius:
:bigthumb342977855:

Finished final season - chosen by :devconspir:

:bigthumb8283524:

Congratulations! You will be receiving your prize within 24 hours.

This week's contest is a haiku contest! For those of you who would like a refresher, a haiku is a form of poetry containing 3 phrases: the first phrase contains 5 syllables, the second with ]]> http://shyree2.deviantart.com/journal/Three-words-and-a-deviation-364704501 http://shyree2.deviantart.com/journal/Three-words-and-a-deviation-364704501 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:47:50 PDT Three words and a deviation! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog shyree2 http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/s/h/shyree2.jpg?1 Copyright 2013 $shyree2 @shyree
Since :devAyame-Kenoshi: is far, far, far away in Singapore, she asked me to post this journal to announce last week's winners and a new contest!

Our top three winners from the "Connect the Dots contest":

First place: "Of Fishes and Birds" by :devsilenced-echo:

Second place: "Connect The Dots" by :devStasushka:

Third place: "Connect the Dots: African Savannah" by :devpainted-flamingo:

Congratulations! You will be contacted about your prizes within the next 24 hours.

Three words + one deviation to best describe your day:

This ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Happy-April-363166000 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Happy-April-363166000 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:27:45 PDT Thursday: Happy April! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
We've seen some amazing entries to the Connect the Dots contest -- great work so far! Remember that we're still accepting entries through Tuesday, April 9th at 11:59 PM PDT. Make sure to get your interpretation of these dots in by the deadline!

The three winners will receive a mystery deviantART T-Shirt, along with a dA lanyard and dA stickers! All the details about this contest can be found here. Connect the dots to find something spectacular!

:star: While we wait for more entries, we want to know: Did you enjoy deviantART's April Fools' Day prank? Did you find true love using deviantHEART? What's the best April Fools ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Connect-the-Dots-361956156 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Connect-the-Dots-361956156 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:53:24 PDT Thursday: Connect the Dots! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Great choices for deviations to fit the movie quotes from last week! Who knew each quote could manifest in so many different ways. Well done!

Our top six winners are:

:star: "The stuff that dreams are made of."
:thumb332782679: :thumb308208399:
Chosen by :devEverch: and :devHakkaeni:

:star: "It's alive! It's alive!"
:thumb162987885: :thumb37809817:
Chosen by :devSilvanne: and :devManiacalFreak:

:star: "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse."
:thumb17752 ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Missing-your-Premium-Membership-privileges-361991844 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Missing-your-Premium-Membership-privileges-361991844 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:49:05 PDT Missing your Premium Membership privileges? nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
DeviantART is currently experiencing a bug that makes it appear as if some Premium Members no longer have Premium Membership privileges.  If you've logged into your account today to find that your Premium Membership has expired before it's schedule to, don't worry!  We're already working on resolving the bug and there's no need to buy or renew a Premium Membership.

:star:  To amend the issue, please log out of your account and log back in. This should restore all of your Premium Membership privileges.  In the event it does not, please hang tight while we c ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Going-to-the-movies-360749901 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Going-to-the-movies-360749901 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:45:55 PDT Thursday: Going to the movies! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
by :devChisaku:

by :devRei-Hikaru:

by :devTrollGirl:

Congratulations! You will be contacted about your prizes within the next 24 hours.

For this week, we'd like you to do some investigative searching. We're going to give you three famous movie quotes, and your challenge is to find a deviation that fits the quote, without being from the movie!

Your three quotes are:
:bulletyellow: "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse." - from The Godfather
:bulletyellow: "The ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-St-Patrick-s-Day-359452560 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-St-Patrick-s-Day-359452560 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:08:45 PDT Thursday: St. Patrick's Day! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi Brilliantly created stories.
Congratulations to our winners below!

:star: :devbloodawni:
:star: :devjessica-lorraine-z:
:star: :devtk36477:
:star: :devspyderzt:
:star: :devepicstormmage:
:star: :devrahiden:

You will be receiving your prizes within the next 24 hours. :clap:

Sunday is St. Patrick's Day! This holiday is all about all things green and the luck of the Irish.

Your task today is to draw something luck related using :devmuro: in the comments below! However, you must use shades of green in your drawing!

What comes to your mind when you think of luck? What would be your good luck charm? Show us using green c ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Simple-as-ABC-358194531 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Simple-as-ABC-358194531 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:21:18 PST Thursday: Simple as ABC! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Our top six winners are:
:bulletpurple: Fantasy
:thumb356562248: :thumb176246077: :thumb67418393:
chosen by :devmiguel-santos:

:thumb159482677: :thumb324505775: :thumb346258612:
chosen by :devsilvanne:

:bulletpurple: Architecture
:thumb327857016: :thumb201640442: :thumb65711201:
chosen by :devclassicisme:

:thumb304944713: :thumb356937787: :thumb335914548:
chosen by :devsabbelbina:

:bulletpurple: Tyopgraphy
:thumb141095399: :thumb269558258: :thumb84009064:
chosen by :devjoannamoory:

:t ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Curation-Contest-356818673 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Curation-Contest-356818673 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:31:27 PST Thursday: Curation Contest! nonadult journals/deviantart/contests Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Our top three winners are:

Under the Olive Tree by :devtrollgirl:
:thumb356463867:

Help Love Grow by :devteq-uila:
:thumb356653472:

Forever Loved by :devsmalld1171:
:thumb356168109:

Congratulations! You will be contacted about your prizes within the next 24 hours. :clap:

This group has many purposes, one of which is to promote the work of Premium Members! This week, we want to challenge you to curate a feature of awesome work to showcase in an upcoming Journal.

:target: Your task is to post a com ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Tree-Olive-Bottle-Art-Contest-355631384 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Tree-Olive-Bottle-Art-Contest-355631384 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:36:25 PST Thursday: Tree, Olive, Bottle Art Contest! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
This week, we're continuing the love trend. :heart: We're doing an art creation contest. However, there's a twist -- you must use three pre-determined items in your piece!

We want you to create a deviation including three specific items that revolves around our theme of love:

Your deviation must contain these images:
:bulletyellow: Tree
:bulletyellow: Olive
:bulletyellow: Bottle

How you incorporate these items around the theme of love is up to you!

Of course, you may use more than the objects above, but all three of those objects must ap ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Happy-Valentine-s-Day-354268815 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Happy-Valentine-s-Day-354268815 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:36:42 PST Thursday: Happy Valentine's Day! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
The top six winners are below:

Category: Soda brands
Answer: Dr Pepper
Question: Who did Fanta recommend Coke went to when he was feeling a little de-fizzed? by :devsarah-bk:

Category: Famous landmarks
Answer: Stonehenge
Question: What happened when God got bored with dominoes? by :devginger-politicat:

Category: Fruits
Answer: Blood orange
Question: What's a vampire's favorite citrus? by :devjames--steele:

Category: Birds
Answer: Toucan
Question: How many birds can "play at that game"? by :devstevejones313:

Category: Cities
Answ ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Reverse-Jeopardy-Word-Game-352777935 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Reverse-Jeopardy-Word-Game-352777935 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:14:18 PST Thursday: Reverse Jeopardy Word Game! nonadult journals/culture/contests Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
:star: Spell storm without a 'C' by :devtk36477:
:thumb351682572:

:star: Full by :devshinysilver:
:thumb352203745:

:star: Deluge by :devtiefug:
:thumb352562336:

Congratulations! You will receive your Premium Membership within the next 24 hours.

For this week, we're playing Reverse Jeopardy, a game of wordplay! This game is all about finding clever uses of words. It's easy to play:

Step 1: I'll give you a category and the answer in that category.
Step 2: You'll provide the question to that ans ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Change-of-Letter-Contest-351472991 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Change-of-Letter-Contest-351472991 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:24:23 PST Thursday: Change of Letter Contest! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
The top four winners are:

:star: Typical Bergen Weather by :devchimeradragonfang:
:thumb351366858:

:star: Dillsburg Pickle Drop Truck BW by :devtemariataje:
:thumb336243454:

:star: breathe by :devrhynwilliams:
:thumb293443219:

:star: A Rodeo of Balloon Shapes by :devtmulcahy:
:thumb350956982:

You will be contacted about your prizes in the next 24 hours. :clap:

For this week, we're challenging you to create a story! But this won't be just any ordinary story. ;) In you ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Show-us-your-home-350175069 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Show-us-your-home-350175069 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:22:07 PST Thursday: Show us your home! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Thank you for your suggestions last week. We love hearing from you about what you like and how we could improve!

But now, we're back to the contest action! This week, we're having a photography contest! We want to understand a bit more about where you come from and your hometown.

:megaphone: Your challenge is to pick your favorite thing about your hometown and submit a photograph of it!

For example, my favorite thing about my hometown is the nature, so I would submit a picture from my Gallery such as the following:

:thumb350134867:

What do you most like about your hometown? Is it the people, the weather, the wil ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Friday-We-d-like-your-input-349044171 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Friday-We-d-like-your-input-349044171 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:06:54 PST Friday: We'd like your input! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
We'd appreciate your answers to the following:

:star: 1. Which part of being a Premium Member do you enjoy the most?  We're looking to hear about the one thing that keeps you subscribed above all else.

:star:2. If you could add any one thing -- feature, ability, or privilege -- to the Premium Membership package, what would it be?

Comment below with your answers! We'd love to know your thoughts on what you love and how we could improve.

:dalov ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Winners-and-Word-Game-349016199 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Winners-and-Word-Game-349016199 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:29:25 PST Thursday: Winners and Word Game! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Lovely colored linearts from last week! You definitely did justice to the beautiful pieces submitted and made them come to life. Great work!

Our top three winners are:

Griffin Farms
:bulletyellow: CE - Griffin Farms by :devtulpen-teufel:
:thumb348713542:

Starburst Farms
:bulletyellow: PremiumMembers Colouring Contest by :devrssfim:
:thumb348310616:

Zombie Farm
:bulletyellow: Zombie farm alternate version by :devfactitioustruth:
:thumb348711387:

Honorable mention to:
PremiumMembers Contest - Zombie Farm! by :devnikitasaurus:
:thumb348558652:

Congratulations! You will be contacted abo ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Coloring-Contest-347620453 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Coloring-Contest-347620453 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:25:59 PST Thursday: Coloring Contest! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Excellent lineart last week! We saw a ton of awesome farms cultivating a variety of things. Great creativity, and well done! :clap:

Our top three winners are:

:trophy: Contest entry: Starburst Farms Lineart by :devtheladyj:
:thumb346772884:

:trophy: Griffin Farms: Lineart Contest by :devpainted-flamingo:
:thumb346945741:

:trophy: Zombie Farm by :devjadedragonne:
:thumb346977157:

Congratulations! Winners will be contacted about their prizes within the next 24 hours.

Now that we have this lineart, what better to do with it than to release it to you to color! :dummy:

Your task this week is to take one (or more) of the pieces ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Lineart-Contest-346481178 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Lineart-Contest-346481178 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:19:11 PST Thursday: Lineart Contest! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Well done on your New Year's Resolutions last week! You came up with inventive and goal-oriented aspirations. We can't wait to see you put them into practice, given that you're the leader of your country, an ant, or a pirate. ;)

Our top six winners are!

Leader

President of Poland New Year Resolutions:
- to learn to speak properly and with charisma, so that my listeners won't fell asleep during my speeches ever again.

- finally come to terms with the government, and above all the opposition party
- to lose weight and quit smoking, so I could proudly represent the country and the nation abroad, on ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-New-Year-s-Resolutions-345080769 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-New-Year-s-Resolutions-345080769 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:06:09 PST Thursday: New Year's Resolutions! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
I hope everyone had, and continues to have, a wonderful holiday season. We're winding down to the end of the year, which means it's time for a little self-reflection. :meditation:

As the New Year approaches, we're all faced with making our New Year's Resolutions -- the top things we want to work on in 2013.

You may have already made your own personal New Year Resolutions, which is why we want you to channel someone else and write your resolution as if you were them!

Your challenge is to write three resolutions for one (or more) of these people/insects:

:bulletyellow: The leader of your cou ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Haiku-Winners-and-Art-Exchange-343837116 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Haiku-Winners-and-Art-Exchange-343837116 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:39:23 PST Thursday: Haiku Winners and Art Exchange! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Gingerbread Houses.
So delicious and tasty,Please, let me eat you.
by :devconspir:

Shining lights, like stars
The promise of being lovedA year's renewal.
by :devkimikimochi:

Every day I wait
For when I can open myAdvent calendar.
by :devtiefug:

Build up to Christmas
You smile at me as you walkThe best present yet
by :devskydivergirl:

Cheerful Gift-giving
No matter what you receiveIt’s the thought that counts
by :devnatarisaru:

Congratulations! Winners will be contacted within 24 hours. :)

Our contest this week? Head o ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Super-Groups-Sale-Upgrade-for-Less-343663635 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Super-Groups-Sale-Upgrade-for-Less-343663635 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:35:27 PST Super Groups Sale: Upgrade for Less! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Our Super Groups sale is back! From now until December 23rd at 11:59 PM Pacific, get 12 months of Super Group status for $49.95!

:bulletyellow: Group administrators: The ability to upgrade is only available to you. The power to take advantage of this awesome deal is in your hands!

:bulletyellow: Group fans: If you want your favorite group to be upgraded, poke your nearest group administrator and alert him or her to this limited time only sale.

:groups:  Super Groups Benefits:
Highlighted rank in the Groups directory. St ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Haiku-Contest-342564807 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Haiku-Contest-342564807 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:19:07 PST Thursday: Haiku Contest! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Our top three winners are:

:star: Deterrent Acceptance by :devslugette:
:thumb341913969:

:star: Cold Digit by :devlifeiszealous:
:thumb341223305:

:star: Advanced citizen by :devdererne:
:thumb341669577:

Honorable mentions to:
:star: Coral Erosion by :devkiara2811:
:thumb341764727:

:star: A Moment of Vulnerability by :devdrivebyartist:
:thumb340411243:

Congratulations! You will be contacted about your prizes within the next 24 hours.

This week' ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Tuesday-Give-One-Get-One-FREE-341665011 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Tuesday-Give-One-Get-One-FREE-341665011 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:02:20 PST Tuesday: Give One, Get One FREE! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
It's the holiday event you've been waiting for! Give one, get one FREE Premium Memberships is here! :eager:

How does it work? When you give a Premium Membership to a friend, you'll get an equivalent Premium Membership applied to your own account FREE! If you give a one month Premium Membership, you get one month. If you give a year, you'll receive a year. Give more, get more!

GOGO veterans are well-aware of the awesomeness contained in this offer, but for those who are unfamiliar, here's the breakdown:

1) Visit the Premium Membership Gift page.

2) Insert the name of the lucky person you want to r ]]> http://premiummembers.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Call-for-entries-holidays-and-more-341543269 http://premiummembers.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Call-for-entries-holidays-and-more-341543269 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:33:07 PST Thursday: Call for entries, holidays, and more! nonadult journals/personal PremiumMembers http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/p/r/premiummembers.png?3 Copyright 2012-2013 #PremiumMembers
All entries must be submitted to the Random Phrase Contest folder by Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 11:59 PM Los Angeles, CA, time. Three winners will receive the dA Cursive Headphone Hoodie and 500 Points! All the details are here.

Second, it's December, which means the holiday season is upon us! We want to know: Do you ask Santa for any art supplies for the holidays? What do you hope to see under the tree or in the stocking? Or, do you pick up a little something special ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Random-Phrase-Art-Contest-340340377 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Random-Phrase-Art-Contest-340340377 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:27:42 PST Thursday: Random Phrase Art Contest! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving last week, and are rested up and ready for an art contest this week! Using a random phrase generator, your task is to make a piece of art depicting your random phrase!

:star: Here's how to participate:

:bulletyellow: Use this random phrase generator to get a random two-word phrase. It's best to use the first one that comes up, but you may choose another.
:bulletyellow: Draw this phrase, depict it in a photograph, or write about it! Any medium is accepted. However this phrase inspires you, we want to see it!
:bulletyellow: Be sure to include your random phrase in the description of yo ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Happy-Thanksgiving-338970581 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Happy-Thanksgiving-338970581 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:09:35 PST Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Today is a day for gratitude -- giving thanks for what you have and what you've been given. It's a time for remembrance and enjoying the company of others. And though Thanksgiving is not celebrated everywhere in the world, being thankful is still important to keep in mind.

:star: We're asking you to tell us what you're thankful for! It could be anything -- the people in your life, the weather, your lunch, or, maybe just that it's Thursday, the best day of the week.

If you need inspiration, check out :devtechgnotic:'s article about gratitude here.

There are no prizes this week, but you could be chosen b ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Winners-and-Riddles-337752392 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Winners-and-Riddles-337752392 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:04:55 PST Thursday: Winners and Riddles! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
It's your lucky week, Premium Members. You get to hear from me more than normal. ;) That's because there's a lot going on!

First, we're here to announce the winners of the Superhero contest from last week. I'm pleased to announce that the tangerine crisis has ended and the world is saved! Well done, and a special thanks to these three heroic deviants who are our winners!

:star: :devcyberlogic: as Barber The Barbarian.

:star: :devartoveli: as Manifold.

:star: :devs ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Tuesday-Premium-Member-News-336915948 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Tuesday-Premium-Member-News-336915948 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:59:23 PST Tuesday: Premium Member News! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
And that's exactly why we're reaching out to you today. As you may have seen, Premium Members get 40% off all Prints through November 15th!

That means everything in the Prints shop is 40% off! Take home your favorite Photo Print, Fine Art Print, Wrapped Canvas, Art Gift, and more for less! Or, start your holiday shopping early and purchase a Prints product for a fellow deviant. ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Last-chance-Buy-One-Get-One-Premium-Memberships-336906494 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Last-chance-Buy-One-Get-One-Premium-Memberships-336906494 Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:20:58 PST Last chance! Buy One, Get One Premium Memberships! nonadult journals/personal Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
We're getting in the holiday spirit early by bringing back one of our favorite holiday sales -- Buy One, Get One Premium Memberships!

Starting Monday, November 12, 2012 at 12:01 AM Los Angeles, CA, time, through Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 11:59 PM Los Angeles, CA, time, when you purchase a pre-paid Premium Membership, we'll automatically double it!

How does it work?

:star: Head to the Premium Membership checkout page and choose your pre ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Become-a-superhero-336717754 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Become-a-superhero-336717754 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:50:32 PST Thursday: Become a superhero! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Here are our top winners:

by :devrydi1689:

by :devmedli20:

by :devpur1n:

Honorable mention to:

by :devsimplysilent:

Congratulations! You will be contacted about your prizes within the next 24 hours.

:megaphone: Calling all superheroes -- there's a crisis afoot! The world's supply of tangerines is dangerously low, and we need a superhero to come and save us. That's where you come in!

Your task this week is to become a superhero and save the world -- in this case, solv ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-What-do-you-see-335214543 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-What-do-you-see-335214543 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:06:33 PDT Thursday: What do you see? nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Great acronyms last week! Your use of Halloween, Pumpkin, and Ghost really got us in the spooky spirit. Well done!

:target: Our top six winners are:

:bulletblack: Halloween

Haunted
Attics
Look
Lovely
Once
Witches
Exorcise
Enigmatic
Nightmares
by :devanyluck:

Haunting
Apparitions

Leisurely

Lurk
On
Wicked,
Eerie,
Eidetic

Nights
by :devgertrudefin:

:bulletorange: Pumpkin

Pretty
Unicorns
Make
People
Kill
Innocent
Nuns
by :devjaybobgfeller:

Picking
Up
Monster
Poop
Kindles
Instant
N ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Halloween-Acronyms-334178370 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Halloween-Acronyms-334178370 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:51:33 PDT Thursday: Halloween Acronyms! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
A really great outpouring of bear and rabbit love! Awesome job one and all. In fact, thanks to a generous donation from :devheidi:, everyone who submitted an entry will be receiving a one-month Premium Membership! :woohoo:

Our top three deviants, who will be receiving a deviantART Hoodie/Jacket, are listed below!

:star: Forest's Lullaby by :devtrollgirl:
:thumb333950431:

:star: Rabbit And Bear by :devchrisravensar:
:thumb333201867:

:star: Will Power- Diet by :devgerakun87:
:thumb333586217:

Honorable mention to:
:star: Showdown by :devraigfx08:
:thumb333952089:

Congratulations! The winners will be contacted abo ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Bear-and-rabbit-contest-332935529 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Bear-and-rabbit-contest-332935529 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:50:38 PDT Thursday: Bear and rabbit contest! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
This week, we're having an art creation contest! :la: As you may imagine, many deviantART employees enjoy creating art. For the past few weeks, :devheidi: has opened her whiteboard to drawings of bears and rabbits. And while the staff has done a pretty good job:

We want you to join in the bear/rabbit drawfest!

:target: Your task this week is to create a deviation depicting a bear and a rabbit!

This can be anything you want, but make sure a bear and rabbit are included. Submit traditional pieces, digital renditions, photo ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-More-Like-This-331882966 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-More-Like-This-331882966 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:45:54 PDT Thursday: More Like This! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
:devhalfinane-halfmental:, :devonyxaradia:, :devchinara:, :devallegro-designs:, :devstrawboo:, :devdasghul:, :devpixel-bells:, :devanhvan44:, :devwynter-san:, and :devmiontre:!

Well done guys, and keep the More Like This links coming! Read on for details. :la:

Awesome work with your festive limericks last week! We enjoyed your rhymes and felt the Halloween spirit rising! :pumpkin:

Our top five winners are:

:star: :devrahiden:
Halloween, the night of the dead,
With a horseman holding his head,
From skeleton's moans
To deep ghostly groansAnd me, hiding under my bed.

:sta ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Limerick-Contest-330685893 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Limerick-Contest-330685893 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:42:49 PDT Thursday: Limerick Contest! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
It's October, and exciting times are ahead! In fact, in the coming week, we'll have a special new Premium Member only feature for you to enjoy. Be on the lookout for the announcement soon! :eager:

Until then, we've got a brand new contest and the winners from last week's contest to announce! :la:

Our top three Premium Members from last week are:

:star: :devMirrorandImage:
:star: :devDarthRose:
:star: :devtearsofbreakingglass:

Congratulations! You will be contacted about your prizes within the next 24 hours.

For this week, we're having a limerick creation contest! This poetic device challenges you to create a st ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Your-future-self-needs-you-329465740 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Your-future-self-needs-you-329465740 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:00:39 PDT Thursday: Your future self needs you! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Your nominations were heartwarming and sincere. Here are the top ten suggesters and the deviants they selected, all of whom will receive a 1 year Premium Membership!

:bulletyellow: :devcarmalain7: / :devazizriandaoxrak:
:bulletyellow: :devyukonix: / :deviluuuv:
:bulletyellow: :devhmfs: / :devduendeverde:
:bulletyellow: :devadmx: / :devmixedmilkchocolate:
:bulletyellow: :dev8-bitquilter: / :devpippanaffie:
:bulletyellow: :devvenry: / :devanatopist:
:bulletyellow: :devspaghettifox: / :devmrnostalgia:
:b ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Make-your-nominations-328252157 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Make-your-nominations-328252157 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:07:00 PDT Thursday: Make your nominations! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi Beautiful work!
Creativity flourished
During our ABC poem and story contest.
Everyone described
Fantastic cat-related tales.
Give it up for our winners!

:star: :devcreated-by-caz:
:star: :devshinysilver:
:star: :devstevejones313:

Honorable mention to: :devsmartboyathome:!

Winners will be contacted within 24 hours about their prizes. :clap:

If you're a member of this group, chances are you know how awesome a Premium Membership is. Access to journal skins, browsing ad free and with 120 thumbs per page -- the list goes on and on!

For this week, your task is to suggest one of your fellow deviants who you think should receive ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-ABC-Stories-326864331 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-ABC-Stories-326864331 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:53:24 PDT Thursday: ABC Stories! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
We first want to announce the winners of the Mother Nature contest! These were the entries that best represented the concept, with the creativity and visual impact to make an impression. Well done to the winners!

:star: Serenity by :devmaximedaviron:
:thumb322118194:

:star: Cradle of Life by :devSYoshiko:
:thumb326191904:

:star: Miss Mother Nature by :devTheLadyJ:
:thumb324540814:

:star: Mother Nature by :devSteamstrike:
:thumb324419738:

Congratulations! You will be contacted about your prizes within the next 24 hours.

For this week, we're reviewing our alphabet and testing out our poetry skills! Your t ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Back-in-time-325681311 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Back-in-time-325681311 Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:17:10 PDT Thursday: Back in time! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
This week, we want to remind you that we're still accepting entries for the Mother Nature art creation contest!

What comes to your mind when you think about Mother Nature? Do you think of green forests brimming with exotic wildlife? Or bulldozers and factories polluting our planet? Perhaps you envision Mother Nature as an actual person, guiding her creation along. Whatever it is, we want to see it!

All entries should be submitted to the Mother Nature Gallery folder. Remember, only one entry will be considered per person, so m ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Mother-Nature-Art-Contest-324318189 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Mother-Nature-Art-Contest-324318189 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:55:35 PDT Thursday: Mother Nature Art Contest! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Our top three winners are:

:trophy: :devsleepyowlet: with Keeping in touch with your inner child

:trophy: :devdorktron: with Extreme Archaeology

:trophy: :devteamminato: with Time Traveling Ed

Congratulations! You will be contacted about your prizes within the next 24 hours. :la:

For this week, we're having an art creation contest! All mediums are welcomed and all Premium Members are encouraged to join!

The theme for this contest is:

:star: Mother Nature :star:

What comes to your mind when you think abo ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Ideal-Class-322947475 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Ideal-Class-322947475 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:33:16 PDT Thursday: Ideal Class! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Our top winners are:

:star: Express delivery by :devunknownoo8:

:star: The Most Interesting Delivery Guy in the World by :devallegro-designs:

:star: Untitled by :devsarah-bk:

:star: Fella's Intergalactic House of Pancakes by :devallieryan:

Congratulations! You will be contacted about your prizes within the next 24 hours.

It's back to school season! We know many out there may be dreading this time of year, but we're here to make it a little more to ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Improbable-Mission-321405058 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Improbable-Mission-321405058 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:32:51 PDT Thursday: Improbable Mission! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
We have the winners from our Reverse Jeopardy contest! Awesome puns and use of words. We enjoyed reading through all the entries!

The top winners are:
:bulletblue: Category: Olympic Sports
Answer: Badminton
Question: Which sport is constantly making a racket?
by :devaczi16:

:bulletblue: Category: Aquatic Life
Answer: Red Snapper
Question: What was an accurate description of the photographer when told to get a real job?
by :devtheblueavenger:

:bulletblue: Category: School Subjects
Answer: Algebra
Question: In which subject do we study the subject of ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Word-Game-319967195 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Word-Game-319967195 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:09:59 PDT Thursday: Word Game! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
And, you guys came through for us! Our birthday cake was no where to be found, but leave it to deviantART's super deviants to create something perfect for the occasion. Nice work!

Our top five deviants, who created beautifully delicious layers, are:

:star: *rocketlobster:

:star: :devreginesartwork:

:star: :devfenori:

:star: :devdavidofarbela:

:star: :devsalynrad:

Congratulations! You will be contacted about your prizes within the next ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Short-Story-Illustrations-316993861 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Short-Story-Illustrations-316993861 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:17:45 PDT Thursday: Short Story Illustrations! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
These were the top commenters who took the prize. Congratulations, one and all!

:star: Premium
Please
Remember
Even
Monsters
Invade
Uganda
Monthly
by :devtwimper:

Poptarts
Recent
Explosive
Marketing
Idea
Unites
Mothers
by :devcamishakelley:

:star: Thursday
Time
Has
Undiscovered
Rhythms,
Stored
Delicately,
Awaiting
You
by :devnarwhalnobody:

Three
Hot-dogs
Under
Rainbows
Shout,
"Die
All
Yetis!"
by :devzachamation:
]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Acronym-Contest-315699156 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Acronym-Contest-315699156 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:49:18 PDT Thursday: Acronym Contest! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Tomorrow's
Holiday
Usually
Really
Saddens
Dogs
Across
Yemen

Why am I bringing up sad dogs in the Middle East, you ask? It's all part of this week's contest! :la:

This week, we're having an acronym contest! Your task is to spell out one or more of these words, and use each letter as the first letter to create a sentence. Your words should, generally, make a full sentence instead of a string of nonsense.

:star: The three words are:

:bulletyellow: Thursday
:bulletyellow: Premium
:bulletyellow: Winner

Take my example above as inspiration for how these should be set up. You may choose to spel ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-A-day-for-winners-314072215 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-A-day-for-winners-314072215 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 07:38:52 PDT Thursday: A day for winners! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
First, from our Create a Poll contest:
:star: Who are you on deviantART? by :devmariaheam:
:star: How did you come to receive your Premium Membership by :devlost-angle:
:star: How did you get interested in art? by :devtifa22:

Look for these polls in a Message Center near you! ;)

Second, from the Symbolize Your Year contest:

For me, the year started rough... though I suppose it dates back to the October floods. Then in February I lost my beloved oldest dog, after seventeen years we had always spen ]]> http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Symbolize-your-year-312808297 http://ayame-kenoshi.deviantart.com/journal/Thursday-Symbolize-your-year-312808297 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:19:57 PDT Thursday: Symbolize your year! nonadult journals/deviantart/blog Ayame-Kenoshi http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/a/y/ayame-kenoshi.gif?1 Copyright 2012-2013 $Ayame-Kenoshi @ayamekenoshi
Your polls were so awesome last week! Great suggestions all around. In fact, they were so great, that we need another week to decide the winners. Sorry for the delay! Next week, we'll have the winners from the Create a Poll contest and today's contest. Double the winners, double the fun!

Since we’re a little more than halfway through the year, we wanted to take some time to reflect on what it has meant to you.  Before the written word became popular, many American Indians used to keep their tribe's history by drawing the most significant event of the year (in their case, something like a b ]]>