DeviantArt creative platform

DeviantArt is a premier online community for artists and art enthusiasts, providing a platform for creators to exhibit, promote, and share their work. Founded in August 2000, it has grown into one of the largest social networks for artists globally, hosting millions of pieces of digital and traditional art, photography, and literature.

The platform was originally established in Hollywood, California, by Scott Jarkoff, Matthew Stephens, and Angelo Sotira. Over the decades, it became a cornerstone of internet culture, facilitating the growth of fan art, digital painting, and custom UI design. Its operations remain centered in the United States, utilizing global server infrastructure to host its massive digital library.

In 2017, DeviantArt was acquired by Wix.com, the Israeli-based cloud-based web development platform. This acquisition aimed to integrate DeviantArt's vibrant creative community with Wix's professional web design tools. Today, DeviantArt operates as a subsidiary of Wix, maintaining its unique brand identity while benefiting from the technological resources and global reach of its parent company.