SNAKES?
How do you feel about snakes? I've been researching pit vipers and other venomous snakes recently for my own curiosity and amusement. I'd like to direct those with even a pasing interest to a YouTube channel that I stumbled across called Viperkeeper TV. According to this web site, snakes teach us "how to birth untapped power and creative wisdom." Other sources claim that snakes are symbols of transformative, healing and sexual energy. Some creation stories and epic legends throughout different parts of the world involve serpents. What do you think of these beasts?FEATURED ARTISTS
Each time I update my journal I like to feature an artist that has used my stock in their art. This week's featured artist is...
aphostol: This artist from Spain has a sexy and dark style that I absolutely love. I have featured him in my journal before because I just can't help myself from admiring what he does. He's also recently added a few stock images to his gallery for your use! I hope you go see for yourself.Other Art by aphostol
Another great snake-ish art piece that was made with one of my stock images is the above photomanipulation by Lowranzy6699. Gorgeous; isn't it?FEATURED GROUP 
DeviantHerps is a reptile and amphibian group for deviants that love these little beasties. LadyBlacksword founded the group in March of 2007, and its members have contributed to the group's gallery, which is full of all sorts of beautiful snakes and reptiles. You can also find some fascinating information in the group's journal. If you love herpetology, this would be a great club for you to check out and maybe even join!FEATURED FREEBIES
This Week's Theme: SNAKES & SERPENTS
Here are some FREE goodies, which are offered by some very generous deviants for your use! Please be sure to follow each artist's TERMS OF USE before you take anything that isn't yours.
Journal CSS
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I try to make sure that each of these icons is 50x50 and under 15 kb. They are always free to use as your dA avatar within the artist's rules, though you may have to ask permission first...
Journal Stamps
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Mature Content
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LINKS
- My Stock Rules
- Unrestricted Stock
- My Free Avatars & Stamps: FantasyStockAvatars
- Clubs I Support (Needs to be updated.) Stockers A-Z:
- My dA News Articles
- Community Links
- My eBay Auctions
- My Change.org Profile
2009 Contests & Projects
This is a list contests going on around deviantART, but I am NOT responsible for them. The following events are hosted by other people:- Superhero Cosplay Contest by Superhero-club (Deadline: January 20)
- Winter Theme Contest by xgnyc (Deadline: January 23)
- Of Wolf And Man Contest by bleedingpyre (Deadline: January 28)
- Arthurian Legends Contest by Prolific-Imp (Deadline: January 31)
- Sculpture Design Contest! by danji-isthmus (Deadline: February 1)
- Surreal Darkness Contest by my-dark-desire (Deadline: February 10)
- Within the Elements Art Contest by keelerleah (Deadline: March 15)
- iStock, can you? by Dan-Heffer (Deadline: March 30)
- 100 Theme Contest by xStacyxAnnx (Deadline: March 31)
- FallenMidnightStars' The Tale You See Contest (Deadline: April 4)
- Murder At The Moulin Rouge Contest by Bnspyrd (Deadline: May 14)
- GloryAngels - (Deadline: Ongoing)
- ManipulateThis - (Deadline: Ongoing)
- createbyweek - (Deadline: Ongoing)
- The100DProject - (Deadline: Ongoing)
- WordoftheWeek - (Deadline: Ongoing)
- moonbeam13's Listing of Current Contests (Deadline: Various)
If you would like your event listed here, please send a note to me with 1) a link to your contest or project, and 2) the deadline by which entries must be received. Your contest must be for members of dA, not off-site.Patrons
♥ Thank you! ♥
These Deviants' icons are a permanent feature in my main page journal entries in return for donating to my stock gallery! Contributions to my stock cause may be accepted via note.QUOTE to PONDER :thumb103523211:
- "I'm not the one who's so far away
When I feel the snake bite enter my veins.
Never did I wanna be here again,
And I don't remember why I came."
- Voodoo lyrics by Sully Erna of Godsmack (1968-????)
