deviantART
By Conny Coon,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Online art gallery is creative space for older teens.

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What’s It About?
DEVIANTART is an online community of artists, where kids can share, discuss, and sell original artwork. With 26 million registered users, its huge social network reaches artists in 190 countries. Users create an account, then fill in profile information and add their art to personal galleries, which can then be viewed by other visitors. Art is categorized into searchable sections like \"Traditional Art,\" \"Photography,\" and \"Manga and Anime.\" deviantART also offers tutorials and a professional portfolio creator for artists ready to take it to the next level.
Is It Any Good?
As a global arts community, deviantART is not as deviant as it claims. There's tremendous talent and creativity on display through the many, many galleries of art and literature on the site. Genres are vast and include everything from photography, cartoons, and comics to digital creations, film, and flash animations. Members can display and critique the works on display, and there's a sense of support and camaraderie among the artists who participate. However, among the works with artistic merit, there is also some devious activity. Completely unmoderated, there are offensive posts, explicit group names, and some works that might be deemed inappropriate for younger eyes due to their sexual subject matter or graphic, violent imagery. Older teens interested in art will surely find some phenomenal inspiration, but they will likely come across some questionable content.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how a supportive online community can help build confidence in kids. What can be learned from other creative kids? Why is it important to provide constructive criticism in a virtual community? What harm can be done by doing the opposite?
Talk about online etiquette. What does etiquette mean to you, and how do you demonstrate it online? What rules of the road will help maintain a courteous online environment?
What should you do if someone in an online community is using inappropriate or suggestive language? What kind of information is safe to post in public forums? What can teens do to stay safe online?
Website Details
- Subjects: Language & Reading: discussion, Arts: drawing, film, photography
- Skills: Communication: conveying messages effectively, friendship building, multiple forms of expression, Creativity: imagination, making new creations, producing new content, Self-Direction: identifying strengths and weaknesses, initiative, motivation
- Genre: Creating
- Pricing structure: Free
- Last updated: November 5, 2015
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