The world was slowly transitioning into the digital age, and because of DeviantArt, sharing art with others became easier than ever.ĭeviantArt was never really focused on the professional side of artistry, but on community and sharing - it was especially valuable to young adults, just discovering their love and passion for art and creativity.īecause it was the only site of its kind, it kept growing exponentially - and with it's massive growth, started developing some problems. What caused DeviantArt to decline?ĭeviantArt was launched in 2000 - it was one of the very first websites made specifically for artists to share their work, and provided a place for the online art community to thrive.ĭeviantArt was a space for creatives to make connections, to find like-minded people, and to talk about their hobbies and interests. Let's look into what caused users to start leaving DeviantArt in the first place. Many artists no longer consider DeviantArt a relevant site, some even scoff when it is mentioned, but despite this it still has some loyal users.Īnd that leads me to the big question: Is DeviantArt dead? DeviantArt isn't "dead" and still has a userbase, but it isn't what it used to be - the issues it has struggled with for years are still unsolved, so many artists instead use other options like ArtStation and Instagram.ĭespite DeviantArt's recent attempts to modernise their site and fix the various issues users had with it, it still hasn't been enough to draw users back in. Sadly since then, the site has changed a lot. Whether it was just for browsing, or being an active member of the community - DeviantArt was the most prominent space for artists to share, talk about their work and get inspired. Most artists who were on the internet in the early 2000s used DeviantArt in some shape or form.
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