Becoming famous on DeviantArt can be challenging—sometimes very challenging—but with patience and these tips, you can increase your popularity within the artist community.
Part 1
Step 1: Upload Regularly.
Upload regularly. No one wants to visit a blank page. Keep your profile lively and engaging.
Step 2: Join Groups like #Art-Zone.
Join groups like #Art-Zone. Such groups accept all forms of art and showcase them to thousands of other users.
Step 3: Visit Other People's Pages.
Visit other people's pages. Leave comments, favorite their works, and follow the new creations of artists you admire. They are likely to check out your page in return. You might even make new friends!
Step 4: Use the 'Random Deviant/Deviation' Button.
Use the 'Random Deviant/Deviation' button. Click on one of these buttons to open a random artwork or user page. Leave friendly comments; you want to make a good impression. Offer some advice if you can.
Step 5: Participate.
Participate. Join contests hosted by administrators or other users. Groups are a great way to gain recognition on DeviantArt. Join groups and share your works while commenting on and favoriting other artists' interesting pieces.
Step 6: Get a Premium Membership.
Get a premium membership. If you (or your parents) are willing to pay for a premium membership on DeviantArt, you'll gain several perks: additional options for your page, the ability to attract critics for feedback on your works. For your profile, you can add all available widgets and choose a number of thumbnails for display. Not to mention, you can choose from 100 magazine covers to decorate it. Utilizing critic assistance is crucial, as they will notice you and help improve your works.
Step 7: Submit Your Works to Groups.
Submit your works to groups. If your pieces are going unnoticed, even with a decent number of views, by submitting to several well-known groups, you can gain visibility. A vast number of people join groups on DeviantArt, and many of them might notice your work if it's accepted into a group. Choose a few groups that align with your work's theme. For example, if you've created a painting of a gothic castle, you might submit it to Dark Art, Gothic Souls Club, Madmen Asylum, DisturbingArtHorror, or Bloody Sanctuary.
Step 8: Join the #ArtChance Group.
Join the #ArtChance group. They host contests where you can submit one of your best works, and if you win, it could gain fame across the site.
Step 9: Add More People to Your Watchlist.
Add more people to your watchlist. Go to the homepage and look for works you like, or search for artists. If you find something interesting, favorite it and add the artist to your deviantWatch. The more you do this, the more people will notice you and thank you for the addition, and they may add you back.
Step 10: Be Prepared.
Be prepared. Disappointments can happen on any website. Don’t pay attention to rude comments. If their actions contradict DeviantArt's policies, report and block them from your page.
Step 11: Be Friendly.
Be friendly. Nobody likes grumpy people. Be approachable and sociable, and you will win over other artists. Many people make friends this way.
Step 12: Leave Advice.
Leave advice. Offer suggestions to people and provide constructive criticism on how they can improve their works if they ask for it. In turn, listen to similar advice and feedback you receive.
